#5thchat Archive
#5thchat is for people interested in chatting about topics in education, especially as they relate to Grade 5. The goal is to connect people who enjoy learning & sharing, plus supporting & creating partnerships worldwide!
Tuesday January 12, 2016
Welcome to ! I'll be your host for the evening :) Introduce yourself and tell us where you're from! Jacqueline from Weatherford, TX
Hey girl! Life's been better than I deserve... You should join that's starting now :) https://t.co/3zaXVltIAT
Hey Hope life is treating you right! :)
Jennifer from North Carolina
Jenny from Weatherford, Texas
hi, all! Shelly from TX 5th SS/ELA
I'm here but also in :) I'll try and follow all of the awesomeness! Are you teaching 5th?
Sweet! Doc D in the house!!!
Hi everyone! It's Claire from HSTRY ready for a great tonight!
Charles digital learning consultant in the great state of Texas!
Jordan from Princeton, NJ...tweeting again from the produce aisle.
Hope you don't mind if I lurk during this chat. Kim from Norman, Ok. 5th grade teacher.
Zach from Joplin MO. Glad to join back in after youth Bball kept us busy on Tuesday nights.
Sweet! I'll be hanging around this town (counting crows reference) too tonight!
I'm Jana O'Neal from in Weatherford, TX and and I are team members together!!
Debbie from Weatherford, Texas
I love that Twitter allows for personalized PD ery where! https://t.co/tS2LmcQl3b
Jordan from Princeton, NJ...tweeting again from the produce aisle.
I’m Jennifer Bond, a 5th grade teacher from Walled Lake, MI. Glad to attend my 1st !
I am Dr. Dorian L. Roberts-Miller at 5th grade teacher for Detroit Public Schools
Of course not, lurk away!
Tonight's chat will be in the Q/A format. Here we go!
Jennifer!!! I didn't know you were teaching 5th!! Cool beans!
Q1: Describe a hobby that ignites your passion and creativity. Bonus points if there’s photo evidence! :)
Yes, I made the switch this year after teaching 3rd grade for 14 years.
Hey girl.... Fancy meeting you outside !!! https://t.co/OoUuD2uYTm
I am Dr. Dorian L. Roberts-Miller at 5th grade teacher for Detroit Public Schools
Welcome, Jennifer! I'm loving the representation tonight!
Q1) Writing is one of my passions and my evidence to this is https://t.co/mXZghuTZkh :-) I encourage everyone to read & enjoy
A1) I can't get enough of philosophy... it's a hobby and a passion & it helps me win arguments w/my 5 yr https://t.co/SE241qePA0
A1 a cappella...started a group in grad school. Loved arranging pop music for voices.
I run long distances, like marathons. I discuss goals with my Ss and we set and achieve them together. https://t.co/WsWJYBCnYq
Love this! Where did you get the inspiration?
I want to learn how to do that! My son’s 4th grade teacher had one and the kids LOVED her!
A1: I also love writing poems or rewriting songs.
this is awesome! Working to the same time period...
Q2: In what ways did the passion for that hobby provide true, deep learning opportunities?
What a fun hobby! How did you get started?
A2: trying new things and working with materials that I've never used before
A2: You seek out learning that excites you. I see where you're headed
my deep learning is Don't sweat the small stuff! As a parent I stressed out over everything. Love being Mumsy!
A2: I am very thrifty by using less expensive things to create. This is the heart of my maker space and most projects I do.
A2. I'm trying new things pushes me to try new strategies 4 Ss in class. Brings me out of my comfort zone. No box Thinkn
This is awesome! My Ss loooooove them some sketch noting :)
Q2) Right now it doesn’t however, it should and I should take the time to ignite that writing fire w/ my students.
It made me realize how important it is for Ss to get up and move around. To not worry about if they work sitting at a desk or not.
A2: As I go through stores or recycled goods, I am always thinking of the multiple ways products can be used.
Love this https://t.co/5c4mt4ZiQA
A2: I am very thrifty by using less expensive things to create. This is the heart of my maker space and most projects I do.
You and need to start making me a wreath for all major holidays. Boxing Day included (obvi).
A2 Then, it was a challenge trying to find the right voicing and syllables; had to really REALLY listen
A2. When creating recipes, you must experiment in order to continuously improve.
Running late, my hubs expects dinner 😒. A1: Reading ignites my passion. I wish I made more time to read for pleasure.
MT: Teachers out there what are your favorite strategies, activities for reading? I want my kids to love reading more
I had this one up for Christmas…as I love the bright jewel tones.
A2: sometimes we may stumble and fall but we are all in this together. What doesn't kill us makes us stronger!
My passion for philosophy helped me stick with difficulty books or chapters... I WANTED to succeed! https://t.co/szau7Ixug7
Q2: In what ways did the passion for that hobby provide true, deep learning opportunities?
A2: no matter what I read, I seem to glean something from it...vocabulary, new ideas for teaching, etc.
Maybe they can ignite that fire for you! https://t.co/Jan0pFENEp
Q2) Right now it doesn’t however, it should and I should take the time to ignite that writing fire w/ my students.
Yes, thats the /7 in all of us :)
A2: Jumping in late. Passion provides motivation and desire for learning and drive:).
A2 This is why I'm here every Tuesday night! Deep learning!
There's no such thing as late to an asynchronous Twitter chat! :) https://t.co/cWjRrNewkH
Running late, my hubs expects dinner 😒. A1: Reading ignites my passion. I wish I made more time to read for pleasure.
A2: Sometimes passion/hobby opens doors to relationships and unknown growth.
Q3: Keeping Q2 in mind, how would the climate be different in a classroom filled with Ss’ hobbies and passions?
Absolutely! An outside passion/hobby is also a great way for connecting to some students.
A3: The Ss would feel valued for who they're rather than a score on a test.
Q3: By filling the class with passions, you can start naming learning and have it flow naturally.
A3: Passion ignites! Classroom on fire!!!
Love this! Unexpected learning is sometimes the most organic. https://t.co/shGuEYrMrp
A2: Sometimes passion/hobby opens doors to relationships and unknown growth.
Ss would be excited about learning!
A3: Ss would be more DRIVEN and the learning would dig DEEPER
A2) There’ll be a shift from what they need to know for a test vs. what they want to know based on their interest
Hey there from MO! Just saw your chat and wanted to jump in! A3: Students would be ON FIRE! (as would to the teacher)!
What a great point! Can't predict every outcome o'every "lesson"-Surprises educate as much as planned stuff https://t.co/efw6uo3Jg2
A2: Sometimes passion/hobby opens doors to relationships and unknown growth.
A3 it would be magical. Ss would learn from each other and be so energized
Love https://t.co/ZQFFUbkK4j
A2) There’ll be a shift from what they need to know for a test vs. what they want to know based on their interest
A3 Ss could see how to connect their hobby w/their academics.Ignites a fire within & pushes them to learn more. Strive for gr8ness.
A3: My Ss / projects have sometimes integrated perfectly into units of study…perfect connections!
Hi Joe, former 5th grade teacher, currently math & STEM coach from CA, checking in late.
A3: Ss crave it! The choice, the leadership, the voice, the collaboration. It is so powerful!
A3: Ss would be more invested in their learning and in turn be more engaged and retain more than we could ever tell them.
OMG... If students passions were imported into lesson... That would free us up to guide instead of lecture!
I am excited to join! Looking forward to multi-chatting with and
A3: Can you imagine the level of engagement WE would have if we got to plan what we did during our PD days?
Definitely important to create opportunities for student learning based on student interest. Instant buy-in https://t.co/AmYbjtEzsP
A2) There’ll be a shift from what they need to know for a test vs. what they want to know based on their interest
love it when that happens...wish it would more often.
Yes! And allowing them to keep a blog or me-portfolio to track growth would help! https://t.co/QVxLcbeZf8
Absolutely! An outside passion/hobby is also a great way for connecting to some students.
Anything time we can engage them in the learning, give them choice, allow Ss to take ownership = POWER! https://t.co/w2pDCUa3ws
A3: Ss would be more invested in their learning and in turn be more engaged and retain more than we could ever tell them.
We blog and use our GAFE accounts! Can't forget about our classroom Twitter account too!
Would it ever! Waiting for this to happen in my district.
A3: Ss with more self-confidence because of the opportunities we provide for them to follow their passions.
Great to be here again on . Thanks for the welcome!
Hit up and . They're flipping the way PD is done on our campus!
share your blogs with us! W have them too on
Yes, I have enjoyed the natural connections and being able to use their proj. as the examples. It’s powerful!
Digital portfolios are KEY! Great way to show growth instead of test that stands at 1 pt in time.
I find a key is to build an audience for Ss' blogs. Connect w online buddy classes.
Love digital portfolios that Ss can add to throughout the year.
Wow, that's incredible and such a great way to teach dig cit to those yung'uns!!! https://t.co/HQk68HRvdK
We blog and use our GAFE accounts! Can't forget about our classroom Twitter account too!
We are on Kidblog - I will share. Awesome!
Totally agree that dig portfolios are key! https://t.co/N5838RWDJe
Digital portfolios are KEY! Great way to show growth instead of test that stands at 1 pt in time.
Q4: Have have you used your students' passions and interests as a resource in the classroom?
Definitely a proponent of . Have been flipping for couple yrs
My wish is for portfolios to be used more than tests. Shows growth over time.
A4: YES! Every chance I get to connect with them is an opportunity to EXCITE them!
A4 Ha! With , my kids show me something new each time!
Q4) Very good ?; What I’ve started to do is give them choices on how they would like to present or produce a project.
A5: Definitely! IMPT to let go & let Ss lead. It's their learning after all. & https://t.co/QwHpUP88oM
Q4: Have have you used your students' passions and interests as a resource in the classroom?
A4 Not as much as I would like. Really think the use of their interests/hobbies daily would make them begging 4 more daily.
A4: absolutely! Sometimes my Ss are more of an expert on something than I am, it's so much fun to see k's taking charge!
voice and choice is always key in getting kids to invest themselves in dry standards
A4: have done a lot with Interested in S led classrooms!!! Want more!!
A4: Genius Hour and presenting work (via GAFE, Blog, Twitter) seems to spark ideas like crazy!
Well said! Learning built on connections.
A4: Yes, I had kids create a sugar scrub business during , and I integrated their business into our economy unit.
A4: I give kids open access to our standards and encourage THEM to come up with ways to explore content.
Dude!!!! I think we're singing the same song lol 😁👍🏼 https://t.co/jam8ZIaPH5
My wish is for portfolios to be used more than tests. Shows growth over time.
So many ideas and wants for my classroom, yet so many restrictions in my school. 😞 Hard to create the class I want. Baby steps!
A4cont: Our Skype with amped up the energy today! And, they learned a lot! Ready to do it again! Anyone interested?
This is true for use of ! Many Ts are just in position of keeping up with the children. https://t.co/LWRCpP2mAp
A4: absolutely! Sometimes my Ss are more of an expert on something than I am, it's so much fun to see k's taking charge!
A4: I have enjoyed using in the classroom to motivate them and engage them in learning.
A4: Ss use choice to show understanding of concepts. Finishing up solar system = prove knowledge with ppt, video, image etc
It's all about making those connections. Connecting Ss w/others that share their passion. Introducing them to resources.
Love love 💕💕💕💕 https://t.co/5W84yLzSLK
A4: I give kids open access to our standards and encourage THEM to come up with ways to explore content.
A4: As they are delving into their passions, we are strengthening relationships.
It's a song that more educators & policy makers need to sing. :)
would love to share ideas...thinking of designing my first real map soon!
Right?! I learn stuff erryday from my kiddos!
Honestly struggle with desire for S led classroom!! Need inspiration and understanding!!! ❤️
A4) I'd love to try idea of digital farming...Have Ss create content to be consumed by other Ss in lower grade
Always! My kids are constantly on the hunt for connections! PM me :)
Genius! Wow... https://t.co/G0iv98J7Ua
A4: Yes, I had kids create a sugar scrub business during , and I integrated their business into our economy unit.
Love projects using in the classroom! Ss are engaged when we base learning on interests.
Well said. Let's think back to our school years: how many lessons do we remember v. how many relationships https://t.co/Lmi6rlB3Vy
A4: As they are delving into their passions, we are strengthening relationships.
I have used it on Days , since most of the kids have it. The app does cost $. There is too.
And ultimately...this is what it comes down to. Boom. https://t.co/hD4sVnlM8Z
A4: As they are delving into their passions, we are strengthening relationships.
The 1st chapter of "Learn like a PIRATE" explains the reasons why student-led is important: https://t.co/GGcUW4Q1kn
Just like the dog farting-Let the Ss take over & then when a stink is made point at their innocent eyes https://t.co/JLeAuQSv5Z
So many ideas and wants for my classroom, yet so many restrictions in my school. 😞 Hard to create the class I want. Baby steps!
No question this is the case for SO many Ts and https://t.co/mR8m7R9zBX
This is true for use of ! Many Ts are just in position of keeping up with the children. https://t.co/LWRCpP2mAp
A4: absolutely! Sometimes my Ss are more of an expert on something than I am, it's so much fun to see k's taking charge!
I love your honesty! Share that with your students, it'll open the floor for some AMAZINGLY transparent discussion
Joining late... Heidi from Vegas and I teach 5th grade
Definitely a powerful practice of reflection, synthesizing, & celebrating growth
It's not enough for Ss to passively consume information. Ss need to create the content.
https://t.co/ttwD3mxSBs
A4) I'd love to try idea of digital farming...Have Ss create content to be consumed by other Ss in lower grade
Welcome Heidi. I joined in a few minutes earlier too. We've had a wonderful convo about letting Ss lead. https://t.co/c4YrYbvAhJ
Joining late... Heidi from Vegas and I teach 5th grade
A4: I try too as much as possible. Used , created websites using
A4: ex:business project and they created their own business & coll w/art&music Ts on a diff project
Yes!!Show us what U knw instead of what "we" think U shld knw! Allows Ss to b passionate abt their wk https://t.co/3MEZoqDQy6
Dude!!!! I think we're singing the same song lol 😁👍🏼 https://t.co/jam8ZIaPH5
My wish is for portfolios to be used more than tests. Shows growth over time.
I really want to do this with my students and let them become the teacher, but will it take too much time?
Need to duck out and pay for groceries. Awesome tonight! Thanks so much!
If you begin by unpacking the standards, it's not too much time. So much more learning happens this way.
Students love to code too. Love .org! We code every Friday - Fab Fridays!
Q5: Using your chat answers so far, how would your Ss describe the student "centeredness" of your classroom?
10 minutes until ! We need some direction, please come join the discussion!
A5: I think students know that they are cared about, and that I do my best to make it as student centered as it can be!
Heck no! And the time it's given is so incredibly purposeful
A5: I think my Ss would say that I try to design my lessons around what will interest them most. Getting up, interacting w/peers.
A5b: I teach Math and Science by the way. Easier to do with those subjects.
I would love to connect with you and help you get started in any way possible! PM me if you'd like! :)
A5: Students are always at the center of what we plan/do, but they are not always leading. Got to push
A5 "In need of more." My Ss are so quiet/scared to be more vocal. I want them to become risk takers with their learning.
A5) I'm always trying to make my classes and sessions as student centered as possible... Definitely room to grow-> 83% B-????
A5: Ss lead, choice, voice, differentiated instr., movement, games, collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity!
A5: Ss would describe as CHOICE and VOICE. All I need now is to add more DECISION in how they learn.
A5: my style is Ss centered, but my hands are starting to be tied based on implementation of this initiative
Frees you up to focus on Ss that need you! LOVE! Start small :)
A5: Constantly working on this. It's not where I want it to be but it's better every year.
A5: My Ss world say half and half and want me to go for it. They're the experts at S learning!!
What a great distinction! Love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
https://t.co/JITeOdBI3Z
A5: Students are always at the center of what we plan/do, but they are not always leading. Got to push
I'm going to refer you to 's dog fart comment for this one
This mentality is powerful. Way to go! https://t.co/HGfco0Q5AW
A5: Constantly working on this. It's not where I want it to be but it's better every year.
Great job moderating tonight Thx for all the great convos.
I have Ss design questions to share w/their peers to be answered. They love doing this! It gives them a sense of power.
Thanks so much! I loved having you here!
moderator you totally rocked this chat! I knew that you would!😉😘
Great questions
Thanks for the great chat! Have a good night all!
Excellent chat Thank you!
Great chat. Major thought provoking hour! Thank you for igniting the fire!
Didn't expect anything less from amazing job this evening!!
Awesome chat, PLN and great Qs ! Thanks for the brain juice!!!
Thanks for inviting me to my first ! It was great to chat with many familiar folks and “meet” new ones!
