#2PencilChat Archive

The #2PencilChat is a weekly conversation about educational technology. As we enter a more student-centered age, let's talk about using all the tools in our toolboxes to be innovative and dynamic teachers.

Tuesday May 1, 2018
7:00 PM EDT

  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to the #2PencilChat! Tonight we're talking about finding more engaging ways to get students writing! Introduce yourself, and say hey!
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:00 PM EDT
    Hey #2PencilChat, I'm Sean in St. Augustine, longtime teacher, and your pal at Buncee. What's shakin?
  • MsMtzSSE May 1 @ 7:00 PM EDT
    Hi! Lucy from Austin. #2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:01 PM EDT
    Howdy Lucy! Glad to see you! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MsMtzSSE
  • nathan_stevens May 1 @ 7:01 PM EDT
    Hello pencil pals #2PencilChat
  • LindaEdwardsi May 1 @ 7:01 PM EDT
    Hi Everyone, Linda Edwards Toronto šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦ #2PencilChat
  • LaurenPorosoff May 1 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    Happy Tuesday #2PencilChat! Lauren from NY. I teach about writing and write about teaching.
  • supervxn May 1 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    Good morning from Israel! #2pencilchat
  • kathyiwanicki May 1 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    Hello friends! Kathy grade 3 from Ct popping in! #2pencilchat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    Hey there! That's a Tony Nominee in your gif! #2pencilchat
    In reply to @nathan_stevens
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    Hey there Lauren! #2pencilchat
    In reply to @LaurenPorosoff
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    You amaze me, my insomniac friend! Good morning! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @supervxn
  • nathan_stevens May 1 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    Well this is a tony nominated chat #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    Hey Kathy, that's the best grade! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki
  • nathan_stevens May 1 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    Hi Noa #2PencilChat
    In reply to @supervxn
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    That would be neat, but we need to put on a show first! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @nathan_stevens
  • mwaysrms May 1 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    Mariah Way from KS! 7th ELA #2pencilchat
  • supervxn May 1 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    Thanks! Actually I work from home now, so it's much easier to keep up with my amazing #PLF #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • britdphillips May 1 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    Hello #2PencilChat! I'm Britaney Phillips, current substitute teacher for Maury County TN, soon-to-be Chemistry teacher!
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    Hey there Mariah, welcome! #2pencilchat
    In reply to @mwaysrms
  • nathan_stevens May 1 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    We are the show #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    Awesome, Britaney! Welcome! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @britdphillips
  • JoPrestia May 1 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    Hey mr magic pants won't be joining today but just wanted to let you know Wednesday is great! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    Sad to hear, but glad to hear, thanks, Jo! #2pencilchat
    In reply to @JoPrestia
  • FoleyKev May 1 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    Hi all.Kevin here a Teaching Principal with Irelands first and only Primary School STEAM Room #2pencilchat
  • nathan_stevens May 1 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    I am superb. How about you? #2PencilChat
    In reply to @supervxn
  • PriscillaCap1 May 1 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    Hey, everybody!! Glad to be here. I teach at the juvenile detention center (boys) in Maryland. Been there for 10 years now!! #2PencilChat
  • josiesmile72 May 1 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    Hello my name is JoAntonette from Houston #2pencilchat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • nathan_stevens May 1 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    I know. And how about a onesie? #2PencilChat
    In reply to @braveneutrino
  • jcaseydesign May 1 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    Hi, #2pencilchat friends! I'm Jennifer from Jax. I teach MS social studies. And I'm now a candidate for office!
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    Welcome, Kevin! We need to get you a sister STEAM room! Come on, Irish schools, who's in? #2PencilChat
    In reply to @FoleyKev
  • Dale_Chu May 1 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    HAPPENING NOW: @MagicPantsJones hosting a chat on writing options. Follow along at #2PencilChat!
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    Welcome, JoAntonette! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @josiesmile72
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    Hey Priscilla! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @PriscillaCap1
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    Yay, Run, Jennifer, Run! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @jcaseydesign
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    Thanks, Dale! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @Dale_Chu
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    Q1 Let's start off fairly. Is there still room for the five paragraph essay? I worry that it kills the love of writing, but let's think about how it can be useful. #2PencilChat
  • nathan_stevens May 1 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    A1 maybe but not with me #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:10 PM EDT
    A1 I will admit that formulas sometimes help kids feel like they can get a foot in the door, but once they know how to use them, I still worry that they kill the fun of actually doing it... #2PencilChat
  • kathyiwanicki May 1 @ 7:11 PM EDT
    A1 For some kids, it gives them the structure they need to help with elaboration and organization. #2pencilchat
  • supervxn May 1 @ 7:11 PM EDT
    A1: IMO there sure is! Ss need to learn how to articulate themselves and express their thoughts so people can understand them clearly #2pencilchat
  • kathyiwanicki May 1 @ 7:11 PM EDT
    A1 It can be used as a tool; to be used if needed. #2pencilchat
  • MsMtzSSE May 1 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    A1: For younger students I think sometimes ā€œformā€ writing is a good way to introduce things but Iā€™m not one to be rigid with it. We always talk about how itā€™s always okay to add more or write less depending on where youā€™re at in your writing, and to try to be unique. #2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    I think that's the thing - they need to be used as a tool, but often get used as the endgame. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki
  • jcaseydesign May 1 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    A1 I think there is. It is good for organizing ideas and language begets ideas. However, my Ss have much preferred making slide presentations or websites. #2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    Right on! #2pencilchat
    In reply to @MsMtzSSE
  • LindaEdwardsi May 1 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    A1 Some kids need it to elaborate on their writing and the structure of it helps too #2PencilChat
  • nathan_stevens May 1 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    A1 I am all about writing about processes which could be in a five paragraph form #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    I suppose if we're teaching them to think their way through in terms of communication, we're doing something good.... #2pencilchat
    In reply to @jcaseydesign
  • alexstubenbort May 1 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    A1: I have to admit that I still think it offers the building blocks to formalize an argument. As a philosophy major I still see value in teaching kids a structure to present logical thinking. With that being said, it is a launching pad not a dead end. #2pencilchat
  • josiesmile72 May 1 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    A1: If thatā€™s what they are used to then yes@MagicPantsJones #2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    A1 One thing I like about structure is it gives you something to rebel against, until you get far enough along to learn that the training wheels weren't the goal. #2PencilChat
  • LaurenPorosoff May 1 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    A1 The 5-paragraph essay helps some students make multiple points in the service of an argument. The problem is that students (and teachers) rigidly equate it with essay-writing. No published essay has that format. #2PencilChat
  • LaurenPorosoff May 1 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    A1.2 The 5P needs to be one of many essay structures students learn. They need to learn how to choose a structure based on the purpose and audience of their writing. #2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    As a start! #2pencilchat
    In reply to @josiesmile72
  • PriscillaCap1 May 1 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    A1. Oh, the 5 paragraph essay. It's dreaded by so many, but I feel the basic structure is important. I worry that we are losing the art of writing & communicating. #2PencilChat
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    Hey, hey #2PencilChat! Michelle, Media Specialist from Daytona Beach here!
  • kathyiwanicki May 1 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    This makes me smile! #2pencilchat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • PrincipalFrench May 1 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    A1) I'd need to be convinced about its value. #2pencilchat
    • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:09 PM EDT
      Q1 Let's start off fairly. Is there still room for the five paragraph essay? I worry that it kills the love of writing, but let's think about how it can be useful. #2PencilChat
  • mexusmx May 1 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    A1: a. It depends on if the topic is meaningful. b. Are the Ss inspired to want to write more at the end of the day? c. Is there an authentic audience? #2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    Hallo, Michelle! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @kmichellehowell
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    A1. I think there is, but we also need to expose our kids to other, more varied forms of writing. #2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    It's training wheels, we've solved it! It's not the end, it's the start! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @PrincipalFrench
  • mwaysrms May 1 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    A1: For organization and teaching the basics or reviewing parts of different types of writing. #2PencilChat
    • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:09 PM EDT
      Q1 Let's start off fairly. Is there still room for the five paragraph essay? I worry that it kills the love of writing, but let's think about how it can be useful. #2PencilChat
  • joannavrteaches May 1 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    Hello to all the great educators at #2pencilchat Iā€™m a presenter on the blended writerā€™s workshop and consultant with @EdTechMI sounds like a super topic!
  • braveneutrino May 1 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    I'm thinking this. Stripes are sliming. #2pencilchat
    In reply to @nathan_stevens
  • alexstubenbort May 1 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    I had this EXACT convo with my wife last night! Great writers learn the rules and learn them well, so that when they break them, they break them with purpose and to make an even bigger splash! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    I haven't met many kids who get inspired by a formula, though... I think essay writing is great, though. #2pencilchat
    In reply to @mexusmx
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    Hi, Sean! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • PriscillaCap1 May 1 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    A1.1 I agree that it kills the love of writing. I think this happens b/c that's the only type/form of writing many teachers assign. If you don't like it or aren't good at it and you have to do it all the time, you will definitely hate it. #2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    Q2 How do new modes of writing such as podcasts, blogs, vlogs (and others...) open up new opportunities to teach good writing? Also: What's your favorite new mode of writing? #2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    Heyyyyy JVR! How are ya? #2pencilchat
    In reply to @joannavrteaches, @EdTechMI
  • braveneutrino May 1 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    I'm thinking this one. Strips are slimming. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @nathan_stevens
  • MooreLIT204 May 1 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    Casey from Alabama jumping in late #2PencilChat
  • mexusmx May 1 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    If the formula is restrictive, that will certainly dampen the inspiration. I still think if the topic is meaningful and the audience authentic, there is a shot. #2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    I'll allow it! (Always!) Welcome, Casey! #2pencilchat
    In reply to @MooreLIT204
  • kathyiwanicki May 1 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    Blogging has been amazing in my class this year. Kids who donā€™t talk much feel perfectly content to write down what they want to say. #2pencilchat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    Fair enough! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @mexusmx
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    And thatā€™s just it, isnā€™t it? Is there purpose and an audience, or are the kids writing just so the teacher can check something off? #2PencilChat
    In reply to @mexusmx
  • LindaEdwardsi May 1 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    A2 My kids love vlogs and I think they will love podcasting more so than writing. When they have to write a script to record they don't look at it as writing šŸ˜€ #2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    A2 I had a little girl who really found her physical voice by speaking her writing into a microphone for a podcast. #2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    It's like hiding vegetables the mac and cheese... #2PencilChat
    In reply to @LindaEdwardsi
  • nathan_stevens May 1 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    Most of those have scripts or research. Writing is there or at least the process of writing is there if you canā€™t see it #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • kathyiwanicki May 1 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    My students also love sketchnoting! #2pencilchat
  • MsMtzSSE May 1 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    A2: Good question! I kind of love teachable moments for turning colloquial speech into correct spelling and grammar. I no longer say, ā€œItā€™s not gonna! Itā€™s going to!ā€ We talk about where and when itā€™s appropriate, like texting vs school writing. #2PencilChat
  • MooreLIT204 May 1 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    A1: I have a love/hate relationship with the 5 paragraph essay. I spend my morning breaking AP students from writing the 5P, but Iā€™ve used it in collaborative English to support struggling writers who need the structure and support. #2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    Yep! And then they're getting into it, but they're working toward a goal that interests them! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @nathan_stevens
  • PriscillaCap1 May 1 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    A2. The new forms of writing that are appearing are teaching good writing be really helping Ss develop their voice. It also really forces them to make their point instead of being wishy-washy.#2PencilChat
  • joannavrteaches May 1 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    A1 I think the structure provides a sense of confidence. Once they get the hang of itā€” they expand. So many Ss just sit and donā€™t know how to begin. Learning a ā€œformulaā€ can help with this. Be sure to provide many opportunities for free writes too. #2PencilChat
    • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:09 PM EDT
      Q1 Let's start off fairly. Is there still room for the five paragraph essay? I worry that it kills the love of writing, but let's think about how it can be useful. #2PencilChat
  • mwaysrms May 1 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    A2: I love that the idea of writing has changed so much and voice can be used as a form of writing. I think it helps Ss understand that itā€™s not about the way it looks, but what is being said. I donā€™t necessarily have a favorite. I love them all! #2PencilChat
    • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:19 PM EDT
      Q2 How do new modes of writing such as podcasts, blogs, vlogs (and others...) open up new opportunities to teach good writing? Also: What's your favorite new mode of writing? #2PencilChat
  • LaurenPorosoff May 1 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    A2 Online-published writing gives students an immediate audience, which has the potential of motivating them to express themselves more clearly, purposefully, and creatively. #2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    I am a huge fan of colloquialism and the vernacular! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MsMtzSSE
  • alexstubenbort May 1 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    A2: I think of writing as any form utilizing symbols to exude meaning. With emojis, GIFs, memes, etc. we are experiencing a universal language that is evolving at break neck speed. I donā€™t believe we view it with the seriousness such a phenomenon deserves #2pencilchat
  • nathan_stevens May 1 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    Most 5 paragraph papers are about topics that are boring #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • T_I_Learning May 1 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    A1. Absolutely! All structures and genres have a place. It is a foundational element of writing that expands into a myriad of options. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • PrincipalFrench May 1 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    A2) I love blogs, but short blog posts. You have to be purposeful, meaningful, concise, interesting, and accurate in a few paragraphs! #2pencilchat
    • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:19 PM EDT
      Q2 How do new modes of writing such as podcasts, blogs, vlogs (and others...) open up new opportunities to teach good writing? Also: What's your favorite new mode of writing? #2PencilChat
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:24 PM EDT
  • MsMtzSSE May 1 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    A2.1: Also apparently Iā€™m not cool because I need to start looking at podcasts and vlogs. Iā€™m impressed I started Twitter and actually use it! My kids love tweeting and adding gifs... thatā€™s all I got! Lol #goals #2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    This makes me think of reading about Keith Haring and his use of semiotics in his artwork. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @alexstubenbort
  • PriscillaCap1 May 1 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    A2.1 my personal new favorite form of writing is the "Tweet." I tend to be long winded. Can't do that here. This is my version of poetry. Short and concise. #2PencilChat
  • kathyiwanicki May 1 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    My students also love @BookCreatorApp and @googleslides for writing. We also write in our Writerā€™s Notebook every night. I never check them; just to see if they are working in them. #2pencilchat
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    A2. I think these modes of writing offer authentic ways for students to express themselves. My favorite is podcast, but havenā€™t had much time to promote it. #2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    Yep, and choice comes in again...it works a lot better if kids care about what they're writing , and if they feel like their words are gonna matter. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @nathan_stevens
  • T_I_Learning May 1 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    A2. It opens up the idea of an audience for studentsā€™ writing. Itā€™s not just for the teacher to read anymore. The sharing element makes it real. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • alexstubenbort May 1 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    -Kierkegaard -Plato -Hannah Arendt -Cornel West -Friedrich Nietzsche In no particular order #2PencilChat
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games
  • nathan_stevens May 1 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    A2 as long as it is not texting language #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • MickMack629 May 1 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    Jumping in late, Mickey from Arkansas, Virtual Learning & Tech Specialist. My first #2PencilChat
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    I love this! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MsMtzSSE
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    I think teaching students to make a point concisely is so important. From there, they can learn to put their points together to make a large point! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @PrincipalFrench
  • supervxn May 1 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    A2: summing up your idea in 140 (WTF 280?) characters requires a lot of thinking #2pencilchat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    The votes are in. You win! #2pencilchat
    In reply to @kmichellehowell
  • ASMILEwithAnna May 1 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    A1: For students who lack foundational structure, it provides them with guidelines to follow for organization of thought. After they build organization skills, they can venture from there. I tell them, ā€œBuild the house before going to Bed, Bath, and Beyond!ā€ #2PencilChat
    • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:09 PM EDT
      Q1 Let's start off fairly. Is there still room for the five paragraph essay? I worry that it kills the love of writing, but let's think about how it can be useful. #2PencilChat
  • ChrisAFRIN May 1 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    Something I must try Kathy #2pencilchat
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki
  • PrincipalFrench May 1 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    Maybe even a five paragraph essay! #2pencilchat
    • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:26 PM EDT
      I think teaching students to make a point concisely is so important. From there, they can learn to put their points together to make a large point! #2PencilChat
      In reply to @PrincipalFrench
  • T_I_Learning May 1 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    I allow text language / emojis in draft and editing; but final copy, formal language. It helps some of my Ss get their ideas down easily. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @MagicPantsJones
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    Right on! I think that having a conversation with students about how to use these things to communicate well would be really powerful. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MsMtzSSE
  • nathan_stevens May 1 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    Brevity is a 22nd century skill #2PencilChat
    In reply to @supervxn
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • DrJStephensVP May 1 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    A2: New modes of writing (blogs, etc.) validate imperfection, emotion, vulnerability and rawness in writing. Itā€™s so beneficial for students to see unedited thought construction in writing in order to promote risk taking/build their confidence as writers. #2PencilChat
  • mexusmx May 1 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    A2: the fact that there is something for everyone is a huge opportunity to get kids hooked on the beauty, power and relevance of language! #2pencilchat
  • valerietilton May 1 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    Hi #2pencilchat! Valerie from FL sliding in late! Love this chat!
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    It's easier now. When it was 140 char, every tweet had to be groomed twice as much! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @PriscillaCap1
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    #2PencilChat
    In reply to @mwaysrms
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    Q3 Collaborative tools have really changed the way we work as adults. How do we use that with students in teaching writing? #2PencilChat
  • kathyiwanicki May 1 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    It has really changed how many Ss take notes, respond to literature etc #2pencilchat
    In reply to @ChrisAFRIN
  • alexstubenbort May 1 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    Youā€™re hitting on all cylinders tonight! My son and I read about Keith Haringā€™s upbringing last night in his ā€œKid Artistsā€ Book! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • MickMack629 May 1 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    A2: I think it allows students and teachers a greater connection to WHY writing is important. Itā€™s about communication. Have a student take their writing and make a blog post with it to see if itā€™s a clear piece of communication. #2PencilChat
    • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:19 PM EDT
      Q2 How do new modes of writing such as podcasts, blogs, vlogs (and others...) open up new opportunities to teach good writing? Also: What's your favorite new mode of writing? #2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    Whenever I can podcast with kids, it's GREAT! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @kmichellehowell
  • joannavrteaches May 1 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    A2 my passion! Ss think, write, and publish in so many creative ways. ā€œChoreā€ of writing for some vanishes and they beg for writing time. My favorite mode? Toss up! I love eBooks because with app smashing many tools can be explored. #2pencilchat #blendedwritersworkshop
    • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:19 PM EDT
      Q2 How do new modes of writing such as podcasts, blogs, vlogs (and others...) open up new opportunities to teach good writing? Also: What's your favorite new mode of writing? #2PencilChat
  • mexusmx May 1 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    For sure! I have found tweeting helps me clarify and synthesize my thinking. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @PriscillaCap1
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    Eh, I'm okay with anything, as long as I understand you. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @nathan_stevens
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    Welcome, Mickey! Glad you're here! #2pencilchat
    In reply to @MickMack629
  • MickMack629 May 1 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    I agree! Iā€™ve recently tried to make all of my emails tweets! Fellow educators donā€™t have time for lengthy emails! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @PriscillaCap1
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    You can say a lot with judicious word choice! #2PencilChat #microblogging
    In reply to @MsMtzSSE
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    Absolutely! #2pencilchat
  • supervxn May 1 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    Big word for the art of minimizing... not a native English speaker, so I looked it up. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @nathan_stevens
  • PrincipalFrench May 1 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    A3) I work collaboratively with others in the same room, in my school, across my district, and around the world using Google Docs. I ā¤ļø it! #2pencilchat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    I've seen some really great results from sketchnoting students. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @ChrisAFRIN, @kathyiwanicki
  • nathan_stevens May 1 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    I am not. Give me some full words. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:32 PM EDT
    Oooh! Zing! Good point. :) #2pencilchat
    In reply to @PrincipalFrench
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:32 PM EDT
    Writerā€™s Notebookā€”-that was one of my favorite things about 3rd grade! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @BookCreatorApp, @googleslides
  • nathan_stevens May 1 @ 7:32 PM EDT
    Ooooo I speak fancy #2PencilChat
    In reply to @supervxn
  • kathyiwanicki May 1 @ 7:32 PM EDT
    A3 Writing is so collaborative; we help each other; we read each otherā€™s pieces; we offer advice and support #2pencilchat
  • mexusmx May 1 @ 7:32 PM EDT
    You said it. There are times when I miss #140! Am I the only one? #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones, @PriscillaCap1
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:32 PM EDT
    For sure - students do need to learn about the correct tone and style for different audiences. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @T_I_Learning, @nathan_stevens
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:32 PM EDT
    Hi, Valerie! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @valerietilton
  • kathyiwanicki May 1 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    The conversations my students have on Kidblog are amazing, really amazing! #2pencilchat
  • nathan_stevens May 1 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    A3 leads to more collaboration and harder to see which idea comes from which student #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • kathyiwanicki May 1 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    I love messy notebooks! I love how they get all beaten up and many are on their second composition book this year! So exciting! #2pencilchat
    In reply to @kmichellehowell, @BookCreatorApp, @googleslides
  • jcaseydesign May 1 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    A2 When my Ss complain about writing I mention they can use a speech-to-text tool and they are shocked that it works for them. #2PencilChat
  • cvarsalona May 1 @ 7:34 PM EDT
    #2pencilchat Late to the party. I was busy creating another #digitalinspiration. Carol here from springtime on Long Island.
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:34 PM EDT
    I love this! I'd rather start with my students feeling confident to voice their ideas, and then hone them. It's easier to be real and honest when you're not worried about polish. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @DrJStephensVP
  • FoleyKev May 1 @ 7:34 PM EDT
    Traffic chaos in the STEAM Room today #2pencilchat #edchat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:34 PM EDT
    Hey Valerie! Glad to see you again! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @valerietilton
  • supervxn May 1 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    Many Americans do. And you use lots of slang too.... #2PencilChat
    In reply to @nathan_stevens
  • MooreLIT204 May 1 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    A3: I LOVE collaborative writing. My students are constantly collaborating with their peers and myself through comments, suggestions, and questions about their writing submitted through Google direct comments. #2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    Awesome! I love Keef! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @alexstubenbort
  • joannavrteaches May 1 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    A3 collaboration extends beyond the classroom. Peer revision comes alive! I love the tools available- from G docs, @Flipgrid, @mywriteabout, @Buncee, @BookCreatorApp so many! #2PencilChat
  • MsMtzSSE May 1 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    A3.1: Collaborative tools... let me know if Iā€™m off! My kids this year have really taken to comic/book making so in my writing center thereā€™s a variety of paper they can use to create with. The kids have really inspired me... #2PencilChat
  • cvarsalona May 1 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    A3 My students are teachers so recently I set up an Interactive Digital Notebook with Google Slides and placed it in their Google Classroom folder. The aim was to have a place for them to be expressive and share their voice. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @PrincipalFrench
  • MickMack629 May 1 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    A3: I like using tools like #GoogleKeep and #Padlet for students to collaborate brainstorming ideas. Of course Google Docs, Slides, & Drawings have changed the game in how students and teachers can collaborate. #2pencilchat
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    A3. I love that both @GoogleForEdu and @MicrosoftEDU have methods for students to collaborate on projects! I have also used Googleā€™s Story Builder for collaborative creative writing. #2PencilChat
  • T_I_Learning May 1 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    A3. This is a game changer. Our system initiative (Leading Lights) has just moved all 163 schools onto 0365 so our Ss & Ts can now collaborate with anyone in the whole system. We have Ss 100s of kms apart working together in a virtual school. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • PriscillaCap1 May 1 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    A3. I don't have much for this one. I'm curious what others have to say. When I was in grad school, we used Google Docs to help each other edit things. #2PencilChat
  • MsMtzSSE May 1 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    Sometimes they co-author, or oneā€™s the author, oneā€™s the illustrator. The other day one book said, ā€œideas by...ā€ šŸ˜®. #2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    I'm only five minutes behind on commenting. NBD...you're all just killing it tonight...going along ahead of me! #2PencilChat
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    Me too! Thatā€™s a major thing I miss about being in the classroom! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @BookCreatorApp, @googleslides
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    I love you more and more! #2pencilchat
    In reply to @supervxn, @nathan_stevens
  • valerietilton May 1 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    A2: Social Media, texting, and blogging makes writing more personal to them. They understand and identify with these formats. #2pencilchat Having students write more, whatever style, strengthens the process. Expose them to all forms of writing to encourage a love for it!ā¤ļø
  • MickMack629 May 1 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    I like that idea! You could also have a ā€œparking lotā€ slide for any questions they have. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @cvarsalona, @PrincipalFrench
  • cvarsalona May 1 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    A2 New formats for writing are gifts to writers to send their voice out into a real world. Favorite mode of writing for me is poetry but I can place the poems in @Buncee #blogs and my galleries. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @joannavrteaches, @Buncee
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    If it's good enough for Prince, it'll work 4 me, and can work for U 2. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @nathan_stevens
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    Except when I'm writing these questions! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @mexusmx, @PriscillaCap1
  • MsMtzSSE May 1 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    A3.3 We also give feedback every time we share. They can choose 2-3 people and the feedback they give is amazing!! I can see how it sparks them to make changes the next time whether itā€™s using better handwriting or writing with more detail. #2PencilChat
  • cvarsalona May 1 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    Good idea Mickey. I encourage them to comment and I created a forum for them to showcase their work and seek feedback: mini-gallery, Wall of Fame...#2PencilChat
    In reply to @MickMack629, @PrincipalFrench
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    I loved seeing you! Any chance for #EdCampDuval? #2PencilChat
    In reply to @valerietilton
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    Q4 With so many means of writing, how much of a factor is choice in your sphere, and how much is, "Well, they have to know THIS..."? #2PencilChat
  • T_I_Learning May 1 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    Love this too as it helps Ss understand how to speak ā€˜formallyā€™ for the text to be formal too. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @jcaseydesign
  • PriscillaCap1 May 1 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    A3.1Because we are a detention facility, my boys still like to kick it old school with the marbleized notebook. We don't have a lot of access to technology. Especially ones that allow communication with others. #2PencilChat
  • LindaEdwardsi May 1 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    A3 I use the Google suite, @Buncee @Flipgrid, @padlet @Seesaw and @poppletny for student collaboration #2PencilChat
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    I donā€™t think youā€™re off at all! Who says there has to be tech involved? #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MsMtzSSE
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    Yep! Turn your ideas into words, and get 'em down! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @jcaseydesign
  • cvarsalona May 1 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    A3 Your classroom must be a culture of trust so that all voices are honored, Kathy. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki
  • nathan_stevens May 1 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    Ugggghhhhh U2 #barf #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • kathyiwanicki May 1 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    A4 We are a #tcrwp school; so I follow their curriculum. Lots of choice; while pushing them forward as well. #2pencilchat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    Happy Spring, Carol! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @cvarsalona
  • LindaEdwardsi May 1 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    A4 Students can still have choice and meet curriculum standards #2PencilChat
  • MsWillipedia May 1 @ 7:41 PM EDT
    Hiya #2pencilchat crew! I'm a newbie to this chat and a little late to the party, but thought I'd join in. A1: Yes, there is still room for the 5-paragraph essay. IMO, it's the purpose of that essay and the skill of the Ss doing it that matters most.
  • kathyiwanicki May 1 @ 7:41 PM EDT
    We love our composition notebooks! Those are our Writers Notebooks! #2pencilchat
    In reply to @PriscillaCap1
  • cvarsalona May 1 @ 7:41 PM EDT
    I move writers through scrap paper notebooks (like mine) to digital ones so they can find their comfort zone. #2pencilchat
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @kmichellehowell, @BookCreatorApp, @googleslides
  • jcaseydesign May 1 @ 7:41 PM EDT
    Yes! Ss can be remarkably organized when speaking and using speech-to-text tools. Gets past that brain fog that can happen when trying to type at a computer. #2pencilchat
    In reply to @T_I_Learning
  • kathyiwanicki May 1 @ 7:41 PM EDT
    I hope so... I like to believe it is.. #2pencilchat
    In reply to @cvarsalona
  • cvarsalona May 1 @ 7:41 PM EDT
    I think the apple polishing comes from a desire to make your piece public. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones, @DrJStephensVP
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    A4. Honestly, at this point, itā€™s more ā€œthey must know THIS...ā€ Really hoping that changes... #2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    I'm planning 2B there! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @kmichellehowell, @valerietilton
  • nathan_stevens May 1 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    A4 students write tutorials about what they create. The creation comes from their choice. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • DrJStephensVP May 1 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    A3: Peer editing/feedback is a gift to any student giving/receiving it. When we promote safe classrooms it affords students the opportunity to learn both how to take feedback & how to construe it while theyā€™re doing more of what we want them to be doing - READING! #2PencilChat
  • MickMack629 May 1 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    I think the focus on Google Apps has made people unaware of what O365 has to offer. I learned about Sway this year, and I think it is incredible! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @T_I_Learning, @MagicPantsJones
  • larkscience May 1 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    A4 All the choice feasible; my keyboard is not your ballpoint is not their quill. Rarely do you hear of a writing lovestory with loads of restrictions #2PencilChat
  • alexstubenbort May 1 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    A3: With the ability to connect in real time where writing mimics conversation, not teaching kids how to collaborate effectively via these informal spaces is tragic. The only way to see itā€™s value is to model these tools and provide the sandbox for kids to play #2pencilchat
  • LaurenPorosoff May 1 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    A3 My students give each other feedback via Google Docs. I occasionally evaluate the effectiveness of their feedback. #2PencilChat
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones, @valerietilton
  • kathyiwanicki May 1 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    What is sway? #2pencilchat?
    In reply to @MickMack629, @T_I_Learning, @MagicPantsJones
  • valerietilton May 1 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    Our teachers primarily use Google Docs and Classroom. Wonderful tools for collaboration! Iā€™m sure they use other programs too, but GSuite is the tool of choice!#2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    Noooo, not U2, U 2...lol #2PencilChat
    In reply to @nathan_stevens
  • cvarsalona May 1 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    Indeed it is a happy day on Long Island. My walk allowed me to notice, wonder and create digitals embedded with #poetry. Invite to all to my #Sense-sationalSpring Gallery: https://t.co/wkBWzo3ifT #2pencilchat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • MickMack629 May 1 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    A4: So many great ways for our students to become creators and publishers of content! The challenge is keeping all of the tools organized for teachers, students, & parents!!! #2PencilChat
  • DrJStephensVP May 1 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    Amen my friend!šŸ‘šŸ¼ā¤ļøšŸ’Æ #BetterTogether #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • kathyiwanicki May 1 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    We have chrome books so it is our only choice #2pencilchat
    In reply to @valerietilton
  • supervxn May 1 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    A3: Collaborative tools allow Ts to foster many skills while practicing writing. For example: teamwork, anger management, digital citizenship... #2pencilchat
  • nathan_stevens May 1 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    Ohhhh #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    Heyyyy, it's my pal from EdCamp Leadership Summit! Howdy! #2pencilchat
    In reply to @MsWillipedia
  • MsMtzSSE May 1 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    A4: Thatā€™s why I like the Writerā€™s Workshop model. I still teach all my standards for writing, genre, spelling and grammar but I always end mini lessons with, ā€œMaybe this will inspire you to write... (whatever it may be) but do you have to? No, itā€™s your choice.ā€ #2PencilChat
  • mexusmx May 1 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    Great ideas and great quote! Constructive, supportive feedback is what every writer yearns for. I am amazed at how few Ts are avid readers and writers. That sends an unfortunate message to Ss! #2pencilchat
    • DrJStephensVP May 1 @ 7:42 PM EDT
      A3: Peer editing/feedback is a gift to any student giving/receiving it. When we promote safe classrooms it affords students the opportunity to learn both how to take feedback & how to construe it while theyā€™re doing more of what we want them to be doing - READING! #2PencilChat
  • LaurenPorosoff May 1 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    A4 They have a lot of choice in terms of topic so they can choose something meaningful. They also make choices about which strategies theyā€™ll use to help them come up with a thesis, add imagery, organize their ideas. #2PencilChat
  • cvarsalona May 1 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    A4 Choice can be a guided choice option after the content or skill is introduced. Remember Choice leads to amplified Voice. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    Our school collaborated briefly with #nwp. Not really long enough (or with enough teachers being involved) to see our kids writing develop. Makes me sad. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki
  • PriscillaCap1 May 1 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    A4. Honestly, I think it depends upon your subject area and the level you teach. I think exposure is important. If we don't expose to different kinds/styles of writing, we will lose our authors & new styles of writing won't develop. #2PencilChat
  • MsWillipedia May 1 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    A2: I ā¤ļø new forms of media like podcasts, vlogs, @Medium, etc. out there because Ss can create for and publish directly to real world audiences. Pair that w/ @CommonSense and you've got a powerful experience. I'm ā¤ļøing 360Ā° photo & want to play more w/video. #2pencilchat
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    #2PencilChat
    In reply to @valerietilton
  • joannavrteaches May 1 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    A4 choice is a huge motivator. I allowed my Ss to choose the mode for publishing. Some did greenscreen and movies, eBooks, blogs, and some even used paper. Results were fabulous because everyone had something special to share. Writing for purpose. Choice matters. #2PencilChat
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    Hi, Nadia! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MsWillipedia
  • T_I_Learning May 1 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    Sway is an online presentation platform that Ss can collaborate on. They can start from a topic which the program will gather relevant info for the students to manipulate. It takes care of all formatting so that Ss only focus on the content, not the pretty. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @MickMack629, @MagicPantsJones
  • mfinnCBEcoach May 1 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    A4: I think there is a balance in everything. Teaching a variety of skills and tools is essential first then providing choice is easy. #2pencilchat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • larkscience May 1 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    Absolutely. How can you find a passion if you donā€™t get to go looking for one? #2pencilchat
    In reply to @PriscillaCap1
  • MickMack629 May 1 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    I havenā€™t heard of @Medium - Iā€™ll have to check it out! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MsWillipedia, @Medium, @CommonSense, @Medium
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    And I think we're seeing the effects in adults who are using public writing spaces without having processed good mores and norms for interacting online... #2pencilchat
    In reply to @alexstubenbort
  • kathyiwanicki May 1 @ 7:48 PM EDT
    Ooooh, I will have to check it out! #2pencilchat
    In reply to @T_I_Learning, @MickMack629, @MagicPantsJones
  • valerietilton May 1 @ 7:48 PM EDT
    A4: Soooooo manyyyyyyyy! #2PencilChat
  • MsWillipedia May 1 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    A3: Hmm, I think all writing can be collaborative, and there's power in that too. You (luckily) don't need tech either. Ss can collab on @Flipgrid and @padlet but can also do so by passing around the same sheet of paper, adding to each other's words. #2pencilchat
  • LaurenPorosoff May 1 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    A4.2 I ask lots of questions to help students notice where they areā€”in the writing project as as writersā€”and choose strategies that will work for them. #2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    I really want to get a 360 camera... #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MsWillipedia, @Medium, @CommonSense
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    Q5 The open landscape of tools and publishing online creates new opportunities AND challenges. Let's talk about both! #2PencilChat
  • cvarsalona May 1 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    Let's remember that collaborative talk is the first step in writing. I'm with you Alex. Let's give learners the tools to collaborate effectively. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @alexstubenbort
  • nathan_stevens May 1 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    I usually look up in to the trees. ( passion fruit trees!! Get it? I am slaying tonight) #2PencilChat
    In reply to @larkscience, @PriscillaCap1
  • cvarsalona May 1 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    Agree wholeheartedly #2PencilChat
    In reply to @PriscillaCap1
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    Retweeting this for the people in the back! #2PencilChat
    • larkscience May 1 @ 7:47 PM EDT
      Absolutely. How can you find a passion if you donā€™t get to go looking for one? #2pencilchat
      In reply to @PriscillaCap1
  • jcaseydesign May 1 @ 7:51 PM EDT
    I also play a writing game in which students tell a story in a circle either one sentence at a time or one word at a time. It's hilarious! The Ss love it. It teaches them writing can be fun. #2pencilchat
    In reply to @MsWillipedia, @Flipgrid, @padlet
  • T_I_Learning May 1 @ 7:51 PM EDT
    A4. I never focus on a genre, but always starts with authorā€™s purpose. If you know what the (P)urpose is, who the (A)udience is, the (G)enre and literary (E)lements will follow and you will get it down on to your PAGE. Thatā€™s what we use to plan our writing #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • MsMtzSSE May 1 @ 7:51 PM EDT
    Dipping out early everyone! May your night end with ice cream or whatever floats your boat! Have a great day at school tomorrow! #2PencilChat
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:52 PM EDT
    And how can you look for one if your day is so scripted that you have no time to explore your interests? #justwondering #2PencilChat
    In reply to @larkscience, @PriscillaCap1
  • CristinaDajero May 1 @ 7:52 PM EDT
    A1: there is a time and place. Itā€™s ONE way of communicating with a reader- just not the ONLY way. #2pencilchat #LoveLiteracyLearning
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • MsWillipedia May 1 @ 7:52 PM EDT
    Oh, it's awesome. It was actually started by @biz who co-founded Twitter. You can publish articles, make an online zine, and my fave --annotate the articles. Let me know what you think. #2pencilchat
    In reply to @MickMack629, @Medium, @CommonSense, @biz
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:52 PM EDT
    #dadjokes #2pencilchat
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @larkscience, @PriscillaCap1
  • mexusmx May 1 @ 7:53 PM EDT
    A5: One of the challenges is to get Ss to take their time and find the words that make their message stand out! I didnā€™t get this until adulthood. #2pencilchat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:53 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining us, Lucy! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MsMtzSSE
  • LindaEdwardsi May 1 @ 7:53 PM EDT
    A5 Students learning to collaborate respectfully with each other is another skill to be taught. They need to learn everyone has a valuable contribution #2PencilChat
  • nathan_stevens May 1 @ 7:53 PM EDT
    I either have dad jokes or 6 year old jokes #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones, @larkscience, @PriscillaCap1
  • cvarsalona May 1 @ 7:53 PM EDT
    A5 Publishing online must become apple polished end pt. Learners need 2 understand fine pts of publication & how 2 properly credit their work & give credit to others they quote or use their photos.Check out my latest gallery w some #stuvoice: https://t.co/B1HayKfG5Z #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • T_I_Learning May 1 @ 7:54 PM EDT
    A5. Opens up a world of sharing BUT the internet is forever so Ss and Ts really need to know what theyā€™re putting out in to the world! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:54 PM EDT
    YES. #2PencilChat
    In reply to @kmichellehowell, @larkscience, @PriscillaCap1
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:54 PM EDT
    A5. You can reach a wider audience, but you leave yourself open to trolls depending on your subject and what you have to say about it. Makes me think about all the women getting harassed for blogging about gaming. #2PencilChat
  • kathyiwanicki May 1 @ 7:54 PM EDT
    Thanks for a great chat @MagicPantsJones Always a great time! #2pencilchat
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:55 PM EDT
    Thank you! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @MsWillipedia
  • CristinaDajero May 1 @ 7:55 PM EDT
    A2: By using various modes of writing as mentor texts, Ts are able to deconstruct writing for Ss and analyze the role, audience, format, topic, etc. #2pencilchat #LoveLiteracyLearning
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:55 PM EDT
    I'm always so glad when you're here, Kathy! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki
  • MsWillipedia May 1 @ 7:55 PM EDT
    Yeahhhh, I just ended up putting some šŸ’µ to the side to get one for myself. They've gone down in price. That said, the @google #Pixel phone (maybe others too) has a "spherical panorama" feature that is almost comparable. #2pencilchat
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones, @Medium, @CommonSense, @Google
  • LaurenPorosoff May 1 @ 7:55 PM EDT
    A5 Online tools can expand studentsā€™ options in how they use their voices. These same tools can make it too easy to opt out of more challenging genres, and students might ultimately not see themselves as serious writers. #2PencilChat
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    #2PencilChat (JK! I love you too!)
    In reply to @valerietilton
  • cvarsalona May 1 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    I second that Kathy. Thanks Sean for the reminder to join in. #growPLN with #2PencilChat
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @MagicPantsJones
  • supervxn May 1 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    Thanks @MagicPantsJones for a very insightful chat. #2pencilchat
  • LindaEdwardsi May 1 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    Thank you for another great chat tonight šŸ˜€ #2PencilChat
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    You got it, Carol! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @cvarsalona, @kathyiwanicki
  • MsWillipedia May 1 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    Yes!!!! I've done a variation of that game and loved it. My Ss did too. Awesome strategy. #2pencilchat
    In reply to @jcaseydesign, @Flipgrid, @padlet
  • CristinaDajero May 1 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    A3: collaborative tools allow Ss to work together to create a product. You can also have Ss provide feedback to one another. #2pencilchat #LoveLiteracyLearning
    In reply to @MagicPantsJones
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:57 PM EDT
    Thanks for waiting up for us, Noa! #2PencilChat
    In reply to @supervxn
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:57 PM EDT
    Thanks, Linda! High five! #2pencilchat
    In reply to @LindaEdwardsi
  • kmichellehowell May 1 @ 7:58 PM EDT
    #2PencilChat
    In reply to @valerietilton
  • PriscillaCap1 May 1 @ 7:58 PM EDT
    A5. We've been learning digital literary & citizenship. So, my mind goes to the ease of "copy & paste" & not using reputable sources. Ss need to know this isn't okay in any form of writing. #2PencilChat @CommonSense
  • jcaseydesign May 1 @ 7:58 PM EDT
    Wonderful #2pencilchat, as always! Will I see any of you @EdCampDuval on Saturday?
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 7:59 PM EDT
    I love you SO MUCH, #2PencilChat Pals! Thank you for joining us tonight! Now go out and make writing fun and interesting for your students, and for YOU!
  • LACLearning May 1 @ 7:59 PM EDT
    Featured Teacher-Authors today on teachers pay teachers! New resource within the hour! #LearnLAP #edchat #2pencilchat #5thchat #elachat
  • valerietilton May 1 @ 7:59 PM EDT
    Thank you #2PencilChat and @MagicPantsJones for another fun informative chat! I always learn and laugh with you all! Have a great week!
  • MagicPantsJones - Moderator May 1 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Hey everybody, now that the #2PencilChat is over, I hope you'll join me and @m_drez on #BunceeChat this Thursday at 8 PM EDT. We're talking about using Buncee to Finish Strong as the school year winds down.