#TLAP Archive
#TLAP is a weekly chat for educators who embrace author, keynote speaker, and moderator David Burgess' approach of teaching like a pirate. Burgess is author of Teach Like A PIRATE: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator and co-author of P is for PIRATE: Inspirational ABC’s for Educators.
Monday October 24, 2016
Hi! Tisha HS Culinary teacher from SO Oregon
Hey ! Christopher, KS, Middle School Sci checking in!
I'm here for 15 minutes. Lets make them count!
Erin from TX here! Excited for !
Excited to be here. Watching the Broncos game and tlapping. If I scream, it's because the Broncos have "holding" again.
Hello! Excited to be joining after seeing Dave present today!
Hey Steph from the the Lone star state.
Meggan from Central Tx, 8th grade science & instructional coach.
is one of my "go tos!!" I've seen speak twice. Our district invited him in - loved it!! Always a… https://t.co/NARZL1IVmU
Hi! Jennifer, 1st grade, Okla
Hey !! Join right now!! I am eating dinner w/ AND the always fun, Good times!!
I'm a public speaking teacher and literacy coach from CO.
Hi everyone in - Principal in Alabama
Lindsay, TX teach 1/2 day PK serve as campus admin/instructional specialist other 1/2
Doug from WP. 9th G geography and MS PE.
Also my anniversary today my gift was my wife let me do chat
Jolene, a sixth grade teacher from St. Charles...glad to be here...
Hi Denis, K-12 MAth Supervisor and Author of DBC book Instant Relevance. Great to see at the hel… https://t.co/WUNVpnwTSr
excited to chat with you tonight. I teach 7th grade science in MA.
Only 6 questions tonight on Communication, Creation, and Culture. Plenty of time to tweet at each other and learn from one another.
Finally, I'm home on a Monday night in time for PD with the best crew
Audrey, Instructional Technology Coach from Missouri
Hello! Early childhood major with minor in SPED. Junior in college!
Is that guy high octane or what?
Hello, I'm an SMSU future elementary teacher and am excited to join tonight!
Welcome! Thanks for joining in tonight!
5th and 6th U.S. History teacher Alabama
Hi ! Lisa, teacher librarian (K-6). Missed the last couple weeks - happy to be back!
I've seen him ZERO times. I need to change that!
Great to have you here Kristin!
Hey everyone...Kayleen here! Fifth grade teacher from Sioux Falls!!
Great to see Pre-service Ts here tonight! Welcome to
Hello I'm Steven, a Middle School Assistant Principal from Missouri!
Hi . May be popping in and out tonight. I'm Ku, Learning Coach, Argentina.
Wish I had Twitter/ in college.... you're lucky! https://t.co/f19Xjuynla
Hello! Early childhood major with minor in SPED. Junior in college!
Q1: We talk about the importance of communicating with parents, but how do you truly engage them? https://t.co/KnCiaUVa5D
Adam, 5/6 social studies, Brooklyn, OH! Tomorrow here is going to be crazy! Banner raising and World Series! CLE rocks!
Hey , jumping in for a bit. Looking forward to see what awesomeness has planned. David here from MO, HS principal.
Hi from Pittsburgh, I teach Spanish & joining in for a bit :)
I'm Brandon, a math teacher from planet Vulcan... jk it's just Alabama.
Good evening , Greg, Northwest Indiana, PE teacher/Tech coach. Excited for the chat tonight
Hi,
Isabelle consultant in ESL in beautiful Laurentians, Québec, Canada.
A1: True relationship building can only take place through F2F communication! Messages or emails are nice but… https://t.co/l3wLobnbGe
Q1: We talk about the importance of communicating with parents, but how do you truly engage them? https://t.co/KnCiaUVa5D
I am originally from PGH!
a1 Great question-- def an area I need to work on!
Hey, Pirates! Hannah, 5th grade Math & Science from Raleigh, NC!
Read I got one of those pics this year!! Most of my colleagues threw it out...Not me!! I love it!
A1: AS an admin, I held parent forums on our math program. UP 1to10 Parents at once, for 30 min, for total of 12 hours. Good insights
5th and 6h grade Math Teacher in Alabama #
A1: keep them updated and in the know! Our lessons shouldn't be secrets! We should answer questions they have with enthusiasm!
A1: I use class DOJO and they have a classroom story like a facebook page for your class. If parents facebook they love it.
Having a two way conversation—Having the “village” mentality in regards to their child’s education https://t.co/TaJXt0jpfQ
Q1: We talk about the importance of communicating with parents, but how do you truly engage them? https://t.co/KnCiaUVa5D
A1 Communicate the positives, get Ps excited about what's going on, provide family fun night.
Hello My Monday Friends so glad it's time! Matt K-5 art, TX!
A1) Parents are happy to come see Ss in action! I loved inviting parents in for S-led conferences, product work, & to help in centers!
A1: This is a big area of growth for me! I'm working to invite parents out for engaging projects and hands-on learning!
hi
Carl from Avonsleigh Australia
A1 Well, it begins w/ an invitation. We can't expect to engage them if we don't communicate it first.
has great feedback for parents to stay connected. My Kinder son has it
A1. Same as with kids, invite them in and give them important work to do.
A1: Parents are important to have on board. Each division hosts a monthly parent coffee on topics they are interested in.
A1 Electronically through website, pictures, email, newsletters, , send Ss home to talk with them.
A1: Send home activity ideas that parents can do WITH their child, help them learn together outside of school!
A1) engage Ps by involving them and wowing them
A1 I use some tools to help communicate, invite in, share photos/links to work thru
A1) Must bring them in the building... give them a role. Have them learning as well.
A1: I agree F2F is important. Making the most of BTSN is important to get parent involvement. https://t.co/STOyINP5eL
Q1: We talk about the importance of communicating with parents, but how do you truly engage them? https://t.co/KnCiaUVa5D
Never been to Australia. It's def high on my list!
A1: We have to meet our Ps where they are, we have a school hashtag, school FB page, Instagram, Smore newsletter
- I would love to know what you do on family fun nights.
A1: in the library, using volunteers when we can, open house, night hrs for book fair for family shopping, newsletters, web updates
I think this is SO important! Awesome for Ss and parents to feel empowered to do learning activities at home!
A1 cont. Also invite them to BTSN or to our Open Classroom Days.
A1: via Social media & showing the important things happening in your clsrm!
A1 Engage via SM. I plant the seeds for campus/classroom events & ask for community pics. It helps tell our story/creates buy-in.
A1: We do a weekly Video Newsletter to engage our families. "Here's what's going on" in 2-3 minutes. https://t.co/6KvlfDvvH1
A1 I find parents can often be as stressed about school & getting into college as students-important to help them & share resources!
A1: I like being able to talk with parents about the big picture and not just some grade for some work somewhere.
Angie, supt of Big Walnut, Sunbury, OH. I don't normally do these, but thought I would try it since Ryan is moderating.
A1 Find ways to get them into the school and feeling a part of all the good things that are happening.
We also have info talks from K-12th grade on major topics such as bilingualism, digital citizenship
A1: I used to call the parents to simply tell them something good about their child. They were always surprised.
Yes! is a great way to share amazing things going on in class
A1. I use Remind. It is a quick easy way to keep parents involved in what is going on in class.
Ok, on my tweetdeck now. Should be easier to answer now.
yes - we have to work harder to find the opportunities and make them work for parents
A1: Letting the parents know and see what their children are learning and doing in school will certainly get them hooked.
Well we are here and not going anywhere
Elem teacher from TX A1 I give them and their child homework to engage them we also have a monthly parent university
Good to know. Stability is key.
A1: let them be part of the learning, whether that’s physically or digitally, share what their S is doing
Can you say more about the Parent University?
A1.2: we need to make Ps the extension of our classroom! Ps are our allies, not enemies! We need unification for education!
yes - always like the BTSN sign ups... then need follow ups! :)
Love Smore https://t.co/wNqGZEP4ZM
A1: We have to meet our Ps where they are, we have a school hashtag, school FB page, Instagram, Smore newsletter
A1 No doubt personal interaction is the most powerful.
Such an underutilized method.
Yes! how do P and T end up at each other's throats? No good!
A1: our 2nd interactive State of the Schools is next week- model classrooms, stud booths, group participation, very little me talking
Can you show an example of what the smore newsletter looks like?
A1: Keep asking. Give them multiple opportunities where they can feel welcome.
Tomorrow we're having a school wide Trick-or-Read event🎃
This should be my goal every day. Can I put this on a plaque?
Parents sometimes think they aren't welcome as their child gets older. I dispel that rumor every chance I get.
I LOVE when that happens!!!
A1 When students are having a good experience, that leads to parents feeling good about the school too.
Have class blog with "Parent's Page" updated weekly with links. Also provide "HomeSHARE" ideas https://t.co/8nHgJMyPXN
and it tears Ss apart...they need to choose a side! Ps say one thing and Ts another! Can't fight that battle!
I would love to know also.
are you playing Halloween Bump!?
Yes, parents should always feel welcome and valued as partners in learning. https://t.co/WvVqA7KiRb
Parents sometimes think they aren't welcome as their child gets older. I dispel that rumor every chance I get.
A1: I would love to turn homework into thought-provoking and talk-provoking assignments designed to engage families,
Or the S plays the adults off one another. Or the P plays them both. Why do we humans play these awful games?
People think they don't have time for a Video Newsletter. Takes me 15 minutes, start to finish. That's WHY I do it. Time efficient.
A1: also like coffee chats as my fav way to get good discussion, need to target invite to get parents there, though
A1: I post videos via to show a sniper of what we do in our art studio.
use to do a regular on Mondays. Might pick it up again soon.
What is the Parent University? https://t.co/upffeuQZr5
Elem teacher from TX A1 I give them and their child homework to engage them we also have a monthly parent university
In the grand scheme o' things, actual class grades truly mean something to fewer than 5 people. What you know counts.
Q2: Love it or hate it, social media isn't going anywhere. How is your school embracing it? https://t.co/Ej9353XdI5
Seems faster than typing. Though I much prefer reading than watching.
Love the idea for a class blog! We live in an area though where many parents don't have internet access. … https://t.co/IPhZuRqKYz
Have class blog with "Parent's Page" updated weekly with links. Also provide "HomeSHARE" ideas https://t.co/8nHgJMyPXN
WAIT, what?! I must know what this is!!!
greed...selfishness...complexity that I can do no wrong! We see the best, but they want the better!
A2: We use Twitter as a way to reach out to parents and the local community. Great for building relationships and transparency!
I've had one parent tell me that. All others prefer watching/listening.
-I always think that also until I remember that some families have 5 or 6 kids and are doing what they can to just survive.
Right on! Even memory of our own childhood is inaccurate-- memory isnt a movie. Need to encounter ss where they are
A2: We are putting our music videos we make on FB. I tweet awesome from our classroom. I do app movies.
sorry if I missed it - what program do you use? And can you post a link to one so we can see a sample?
A2: ONE of my FAVORITE things about my school is our Twitter presence! See Ts and Ss working hard & sharing that with the community!
A2: We have a Social Media Coordinator, who is a recent graduate covering all major events using our school hashtag & Facebook
A2: I tweet everything we do in class as a little artifact. I'm proud of what we do, and so are the kids. I want the world to see it.
A2: Each school has a twitter page, use varies. Facebook pages are also very popular, especially with elementary.
We are embracing SM by utilizing FB, twitter & Periscope when we can.
A2 We use Twitter and Facebook primarily to share all kinds of good news and fun stuff with our community.
A1 Metaphorically. Simile-ee. Given most parents probably work I’d suggest mixing up how messages are sent to… https://t.co/eCEvyLps2j
Q1: We talk about the importance of communicating with parents, but how do you truly engage them? https://t.co/KnCiaUVa5D
- No, but it sounds right up my alley. I would love to know more.
Hey , it's been a while! Shauna, joining late from Ottawa, Canada. Scrolling back, I can't find the topic or Q1 or Q2. Help?
A2: I’d like to see more Ts using SM to communicate with parents. We have to meet them where they are!
A2 FB page, updated website with teacher pages, Ts using FB to connect w/families through class pages
A2: The classroom I observe in has a class Instagram page with pictures of fun classroom activities!
This year, it's all about helping Ts build PLNs!
The K- class I am in right now uses the smart board for morning meeting and a wonderful math app (dreambox) for further learning
A2 Love this Q...slowly but surely. Parents and students are already there...working on getting the staff there as well.
A2:My prin is BIG on twitter-more for good PR than PD-lots of T have joined w/ her help. Ss prefer IG & fewer T have acct there
a2 we have a somewhat anemic fb presence, but thats about it. Admin knows we need to do more, but not a priority
That is great! Would love to have one to focus on sharing our school's & districts story.
What can I say, we're weird. I read faster than I watch. I feel tethered to the screen. But if it works for the majority
A1b How about baseball or playing cards kinda like https://t.co/PaMjuvn6nz ? Anyway, I’d stay away from Word docs. Pictures, yes.
That's awesome! How do the parents like the connectivity?
I love and animate next is a full studio. but need to get 1st
A2: We've our staff! Missions posted to twitter each wk! SLC's are in friendly comp for XP! https://t.co/AgZnc0LG6F
A2: school reaches all stakeholders via social media. Great way for school to inform/notify/celebrate/connect with entire community
Our school also has a hashtag! Its very effective in building community and culture within the school with S's and T's
I'm writing a short paper on the importance of recess. I'd appreciate comments and thoughts https://t.co/Yta0iWLM5F
A2: you can make a class twitter for parents to check on what that student did that day, what they learned, and if there is any HW
A2 Sharing your classroom and school story on social media shows student success is important enough to share with the world.
A2: Our school uses a hashtag and educators post to Twitter and Facebook - Twitter stream appears live on our website
A2 We use Twitter Remind and I personally use SeeSaw
A2: We have a hashtag use FB, Instagram, and trying out a snapchat account, meet your ppl where they are and tell your story
A2: my school is slowly getting into it. I believe I've helped push that movement forward. I'd like more immediate postings!
A2: One of our teachers came to me with the idea of Social Media Bingo. Selfie with the Principal, pic of a student reading.
I think my brain just short circuited! Wow!
A2: We have a hashtag for teachers () to share goodness with them. Generic one to share S learning is
I had something similar a few years ago.
We are offering another book study through twitter for staff - PD can happen anywhere
A2: My Ss are starting to *think* in Tweets and can answer Qs quickly and concisely in 140 characters or less - with hashtags!
Hello! Newbie here! Middle/high math where we are !
Trying to. Need more around me It might help things go smoother.
A few parents are retweet machines. And they tell two friends, and they tell two friends...
I'm good that. I'm the Ryan who blows minds!
A2: I use Twitter as an exit ticket for Ss to showcase what they learn. & to keep Parents info'd
A2) We use IG, Twitter, and FB for communication and to help tell our story and the parents love it.
A1 inviting Ps 2 help w/ sci labs, family nites with food for college-careers, gaming, etc in addition to Remind & Email Updates
Welcome! is a fast one, thanks for joining us!
For students, teachers, families or all?
A2 The majority of people I work with are into Facebook & Pinterest. Twitter not so much. Go where they are I’d suggest..
Trick-or-Read each grade shares a story. Ss go room to room 4 story, activity, & treat! Ps r given tips on reading with Ss
A2: We’ve been asked by a couple of buildings to do PD on Twitter for Educators. That has been beneficial for those buildings.
This sounds super fun! https://t.co/OKOyvKD7Or
A2: One of our teachers came to me with the idea of Social Media Bingo. Selfie with the Principal, pic of a student reading.
That's so great! I wish my kids' teachers would all do the same - I'd be following it all the time.
A2: I have a class Instagram to share pictures of what we are doing during the day.
A2: All of our schools have a Facebook page. Why? That's where parents, grandparents, and community members are. Share the POSITIVE.
A little late to join the convo, but my 7th grade team is inviting parents to help Ss during !
A2 have a Twitter account, some use, I have and
Ten minutes to FHSD PIRATES!!
A. 2. I love to show activities on Twitter. I goal is to tweet more of my students' accomplishments.
A2: school's been slow to embrace - I run our Twitter page, we have a good website but no FB, IG or other presence yet
A2.2: SM also helps Ps see what is going on in the school. Provides access without being overbearing. Engages and informs!
A2 Not sure that it is. Lots of admin. & a handful of Ts on Twitter. I just started a class Instagram. It's been a great experience.
Definitely but my view of FB is for friends. I refuse to friend colleagues there.
A2 Im happy that my school has begun to use social media to connect & share w/ parents, students & community! https://t.co/09BFjIu2fj
Smithtown HS EAST will be hosting Parent University October 27th. Please come and join us for this information fill… https://t.co/LZSoA0jjjd
FACT: While there's a big push to get Ts in Twitter, most parents prefer FB...hard truth.
I hope people would know you would never have such a boring table of contents!
Oh so Ps run it! Multiple classes in ea room or one at a time? Such a cool idea!
Well, it makes me want to read. 😉
A2: use it for positive comm obviously, but plan to use it for community book study next year (piloting now with Academic Adv Counc)
This is my superintendent. She's ALL IN https://t.co/wFBotokRvW
A1: also like coffee chats as my fav way to get good discussion, need to target invite to get parents there, though
Think I shared this before but & have two of the best IG accts geared towards Ss
Very true! I gave up on a classroom Twitter account 3 yrs ago because I had WAY more parent involvement on Facebook.
FB or Snapchat which is terrifying but very useful from a marketing standpoint. does SC well.
A2 Our school hashtag for awesomeness is
Parents just need to experience the immediacy of twitter and then they'll convert
A2 District FB and Twitter, School FB...Class dojo is a like. social media for the classroom.
Create a class account or group. Find a way. maybe Snapchat?
A2 Have started tweeting this year. Haven't really been telling folks because I am still learning. Only T at… https://t.co/EPAcq13ZW6
Q2: Love it or hate it, social media isn't going anywhere. How is your school embracing it? https://t.co/Ej9353XdI5
Will check out!! https://t.co/gjkfSdPDPF
Think I shared this before but & have two of the best IG accts geared towards Ss
A2 Ss can use some forms like email, Remind, chat within Showbie. Policy is very tight protecting Ss privacy. No outside communication
A3: We have down Positive Referrals,puts me in a different light and make a Ps and Ss day when I call home
A3: happened today with bridge today. I had Ss that normal do not get along creating such awesomeness together!
A2: we use as a district to show how we are mtg our 2020 Vision
You are ahead of the curve!
a3 gr. 8 designed cyborg eye, presented to Collge proffs. Spent lots of time on body language, how to speak in public. Ss rocked it.
This is also a question the students must answer are you doing/being ? It keeps students focused!… https://t.co/cR5yrTOhNj
Great idea! I was wondering that too - Ss Ts or all? Great for PD!
A3: My Ss are completely head over heels for Readers' Circles. Reading Flowers for Algernon and sitting down for book talks weekly
I love this idea. Engaging & authentic. I'd love to see results
A2: teachers are using Twitter for ongoing PD. We are expanding our collaborative circles by growing .
That might work. Hadn't thought of class account. That said, still cannot post student photos
A3: We've read and talked abt Escape Rooms. Ss created games and improved them. We are taking a field trip to on Wed!
We are having some uh-mazing interaction on instagram with partner schools across the globe.
A3: Not being in the classroom has been hard, but co-teaching w/ on a lab safety was quite the experience!
Twitter is pretty much the only social media available at school. Everything else is blocked.
Hello! Educator joining from 21C school in Ottawa.
or could help with this...very private.
A3: Ss are learning authentic leadership through doing dishes together, leading groups of their peers, starting clubs...
A3:I just planned mine, family living in the Great Depression simulation. Doing it Thursday! https://t.co/IYP89nrTHZ
Our's was staff only, but know of districts where students are in as well.
This is true! I have seen it in action. https://t.co/oUTZTidpn0
A3: My Ss are completely head over heels for Readers' Circles. Reading Flowers for Algernon and sitting down for book talks weekly
A3: We are participating in with classes around the world - discussing "All American Boys" on Twitter
Plenty of room on this boat.
Love the gif. Describes my Monday!
A3 My best experience: Snowball fight w/ 300 awesome educators in Venus ISD.
A3: Ss wrote professional business letters to their families and aspirational readers to announce their Digital Portfolios (blogs)
Had Space Week. Built space library together with clear tarps and inflated with fan, read/created inside, Skyped with NASA, StarWars
OH yes. I remember those pics. We did it a few weeks later at my previous school
Can my students experience a lesson? :)
I will learn this twitter chat thing! See already changing mindset to be a Pirate
sketches? Avatars of Ss? Emojiis?
A3 Gotta give a shout out to our Character Council Ss. They've developed some awesome student activities this semester!
There are so many great experiences coming in! Your students are lucky.
A3: I teach a special areas rotation on Fridays. Last week, we created poems from phrases, took pics, and posted them!
A3: LOVED our connections via for ! Ss still talking about it. Also author visit w/ - making books real!
A3 dissecting cow eyes after unit on light waves & human eye W/ several parents in each lab. Pancake engineering
A3-celebrated college acceptances with authenticity by calling parents and friends of students. Oh the places!@McLane_Ryan
A3: Also excited to have almost 60 kids sign up to write/publish a novel this year in our after-school club. … https://t.co/wO7WLwq4EL
Great pics, Ku! Way to share the positive.
That's amazing! Are you writing too?
Possibly. No real shots though. My D is nervous about SM.
Welcome FHSD friends! Tell us who you are and where you "sail."
I can't take credit for the idea or implementation. That's all : the wizard behind the curtain!
A3 Creating ATCs (artist trading cards) to share w/ students around the world was an class highlight! https://t.co/rlGJTZAuKq
YUP! SO true.Had Ss say he didn't want to follow our dept b/c we wouldn't be liking his pics so it wouldn't be worth it.
A3: Had the opportunity to talk to 8th graders about their Genius Hour projects, their excitement was inspiring!
A3: Created an Amazing Race for our Geography unit then had students create ones for other teams.
Does that wheel do the work of the Sorting Hat?
A3 with subject matter experts to augment analysis. Makes the process a lot more fun, and (butts out of seats)
wow - I want to be in your class! :)
wow. You and have been having fun the last couple of weeks.
A3: Tomorrow's lesson will be an experience! Told Ss to bring their aprons.
A3) NEXT WEEK me and are going to crush a cross content Day of the Dead lesson!
Indeed. Not sure how to make this work in my library. Would also need Principal permission.
- I am working on a teacher resource book of my own. I can now relate to the difficulty, but fun, part of it.
I have something for you later this week look for it here in the twitterverse.
Marcy Schrage here :) I teach KDG at Central!
A3 Best experience this year was harnessing the water bottle flip challenge into real science.
A3: Masterchef challenge. Ss create a recipe using methods from unit. Staff comes in and judges! So fun! https://t.co/3bXKRIA8nZ
A former S and I tried last year. We both flaked. i'm not sure I'll do much better this year
A3 We had Ss from Texas teach Ts from Kansas how to (experience) during our District PD! Connec… https://t.co/gR4qDIP3Cz
Come on! Our door is always open.
Do tell how you did this! I would LOVE to be able to turn this huge distraction into authentic learning!
Groucho masks and brimmed hats?
Byrd. We couldn't find a sorting hat. :-(
I'd love for my grade 9-12 Ss to experience a - anyone want a partner? We're in Ottawa, Canada.
- It is definitely a commitment. The reward will be worth it someday.
Not sure that would fly. My district has a very strict policy.
We almost didn't let them leave MN. We ❤️ed having them here. Enjoy your time together.
Q4: Getting kids to create is today's thing. How do you give students the opportunity to create? https://t.co/1TNADBHuhT
I've been thinking of this. Not necessarily art.
I didn't make it! I swear!
A3 liked playing motivating music on Mon A.M. as Ss come in. Have only missed one Mon so far! A miracle 4 me… https://t.co/9nuOJ5o5yh
We will follow the Q1 A1 format. Don't forget the #!
Take what the students are into and make it work for you, automatic hook! https://t.co/qokmlTIwy1
A3 Best experience this year was harnessing the water bottle flip challenge into real science.
A4: Ss share their learning not just w me, or their peers, but with the world on their Digital Portfolios!
A3: my 3rd gr. Making South Amer. Pinch pot animals. & many other projects w/ other gr. lvls https://t.co/elxJL4fsnd
a4 Using that intentionally leaves the door open as the MO in my classes.
need to start preparing for to happen.
A3. Planning class budgeting activities to begin soon!
I don't know that it's a matter of "converting". We need to meet people where they are. 🍎's and 🍊's
A3 I am doing some with my upper level Span Ss & they are preparing to share, excited for opp to choose & explore
Likely story ... :) (I believe you)
A4 As the adult--keep my mouth shut and get out of the way.
A4: CHOICE! "Create" can mean anything from tech to writing to art to voice, movement...
When we model enthusiasm it rubs off on everybody around us; it is absolutely contagious.
Q1 How do you remain passionate about teaching in spite of obstacles constantly put in front of you?
Our STEM special in elementary and intermediate bldgs is huge hit, focus on design and growth mindset
- Do you authors that will skype with student authors, not just kids whom have read their books?
I have some video and photos of a clay sculptor from Peru. Want copies?
These are so fun! We are too young for you guys but there are GoogleDocs online with partners interested.
I need to collaborate with you! tribe member! 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸
A4: I try to give my Ss opportunities to "create" their own representations of learning. Choice in HOW they show their learning!
A4: I teach STEAM, create it was I let me Ss do. From to making their own games on
A4 We want to move Ss from passive consumers of knowledge to active producers of insight & intellect. Creative collaborators all!
A4: Help these Ss create innovative solutions to real world problems - fill in a short survey! https://t.co/D9OgDx0OBT
A4: Our Ss are creating their own games in Coding Club. We are also planning a conference for Ss led by Ss in wkshps.
We have a new STEAM lab at our school this year with tons of cool stuff they can use to CREATE! https://t.co/UcrbJptmtG
Q4: Getting kids to create is today's thing. How do you give students the opportunity to create? https://t.co/1TNADBHuhT
A4: Creation is the ultimate assessment that students own the learning. The act of creation in schools is the ultimate engagement!
A3: my students are experiencing life on a reef including live footage from it has upped the inquiry in my room!
A3:You say experience; I think environment. I'm partial to it's implied longevity. Ts work hard to establish and manage it & Ss bloom.
Ts run it, Ps accompany Ss. It's like trick-or-treating class to class w/a story at each stop. Stories read every 15 min.
A1: The kids! When they come to class excited to engage in learning, it reignites my passion for tching
A4 This is how we create in PK+: iMovie, ,
I will Skype with student authors. Granted I'm not JK Rowling.
Well I'm out, but thanks for another great chat, have a great week!
A4: Ss need to have a voice. Voice comes from relationships! Know your Ss' interests to learn how they can create!
Sounds incredible. Always great when Ss can and lead the way.
A4: Creating needs to be valued as part of the learning process, not just an "extra" that gets added on at the end if there's time.
A4: Design lessons with great questions so that students must create great responses!
A4: Let students choose how they represent their learning. Make it a competition, students LOVE that!
oh my gosh - love it! we should look into this!!
Tomorrow 6th graders will participate in a , followed on a session creating new S orientation scavenger hunt
A1: I remind myself to always do what's best for kids!
A4 strategy games Catan, Forbidden Island, create sci lessons for K-2, iterative process units like pancake engineering, food bars
A4. STEAM activities and lessons engage students and present numerous opportunities for students to create!
I find it easier to utilize my professional passion over content or personal; Incorporating LCLs
A4: We also programmed and created our own video games and game controllers complete with manuals and marketing materials.
That's great - students respond well to having individual choice + voice
A4: Design lessons with great questions that do not have defined answers. Make students create solutions and defend them!
A4: Create the lesson by teaching it, create a book commercial to communicate what they read, create the assessment/rubric, BUILD
Like as a tool for promoting literacy? Book trading cards maybe?
Yes, definitely some big opportunities for Ss to take on leadership roles, develop presentation skills.
That's amazing! What course is this in? What age of learners?
A4 give them opportunity and throw out the box of expectations for what they can create
I agree. I love to learn, that also fuels my passion!
A4 My work as an educator is all about helping kids create & learn in class- I model & promote it every day! https://t.co/OdNY1C78NT
Love that is working with Student Council to create a weekly Newscast for
A4: If you haven't already, check out as a tool for Ss to use to share their learning. My Ss are LOVING it!
A4: Ss are practicing the deep thinking it takes to create by listening to and sketchnoting a story (or 3!)
I don't know what most/ any of these are. :( So hard to keep up w/ tech. Baby steps for me
We are planning our first breakout for a team day. I'm looking forward to it!
I need to get this book. My instructional coaches when to a conference on it.
- Really? Okay, I'm going to send you a message. That would be wonderful.
Is a great STEM curriculum that allows Ss to create & learn from mistakes BONUS - Ss love it!
A4: We used geometry to create a giant stencil to paint our school logo in the middle of our football field. https://t.co/YtZo9x7mYr
A4) If Ss CREATE best when they are inspired to take OWNERSHIP, how do we hand over the reigns to their learning experience?
A4: Do not offer rewards, incentives, or extra points for creative endeavors. will find you and slap your wrist.
A4- STEM Ts provide foundation & classroom teachers build on work done without having to teach growth mindset, design process
Computer science for 11-12 graders. It's been a blast. An original Nintendo has been involved at one point too.
Yes, all our Ss have 3 recesses or breaks throughout the day. Some Ts practice mindfulness & meditation in class.
And rightly so! A creative culture breathes life and growth.
Q5: Since adopting the PIRATE way of teaching, how has the culture of your classroom changed? https://t.co/Arm5Qiymjm
Awesome! I hope it goes well for you!
And these are just a few of the 100s of applications available for students to provide evidence of learning. ;-)
A4 I provide overview of reqts and let them choose tool or no tech to create how they want
A4: You have to release control and sometimes your room is going to get a little loud and a little messy
A4 Ss apply learning building theme parks, animations, games, interview panels, all performance tasks#mieexpert
a5 Ss are learning to stop asking "Is it ___ enough?" Or for 1 right answer. Learning to find answers on own and share them!
Q2 Why is the PIRATE message so crucial in the current state of education?
A5: Much more S interaction - always asking myself if I'd want to me in my class! Lots more "hooks" too!
A5: Ss are energized for learning. I see them genuinely invested in learning & collaborating. Way less "off task" behaviors!
A5) I loved teaching, Ss loved learning, parents were invested!
A4 Destination Imagination is an amaizing way to bring creativity into schools
Q5: Student and Parent BUY-IN big time.
A5: My passion for teaching came back and I bring more fun and love to the classroom now and the
A5- engagement is one of our three cornerstones of our instructional vision, greatly increased through PBL and authentic experiences
For best results, be loud and messy lots.
I see the same thing! My classroom has- by far- the fewest problem behaviors because ss want to be there, learning!
It was everything when I was in the classroom. The & beyond family is incredible. I also own way more costumes now.
It was everything when I was in the classroom. The & beyond family is incredible. I also own way more costumes now.
A1: rmbrng the reason I switched careers to teach ... the kids!
A5: I'm focusing on extending learning past the walls. Providing suspense to have Ss create a want to come back...not a need to!
A5 Integrated, hands on, meaningful learning...create buy in!
Ugh this is the hardest part! Ts have to lose control and trust Ss. The ultimate goal is to become a facilitator.
Yep changed my life in 2014, never regret it. Almost have the complete collection. Had copies stolen though.
A5 ss are more willing to take charge and that means more chances
A5. Our classroom is unlike any other. Creative, innovative, multi age groupings, big thinking, high engagement. 21C - we are free!
That is the whole battle right there! Kids deserve to learn in a place that excites and motivates them!
I love the suspense part!! So true! https://t.co/YxaTS1T1im
A5: I'm focusing on extending learning past the walls. Providing suspense to have Ss create a want to come back...not a need to!
A5: If your excited and passionate your Ss will be too! Do what you love and love what you do … https://t.co/uAbpVeU1fW
Q5: Since adopting the PIRATE way of teaching, how has the culture of your classroom changed? https://t.co/Arm5Qiymjm
Book trading cards, mad scientists, other historic figures and topics :)
A5 I focus on diff areas, more student driven, engaging, active, choices, diff exper every day, connect w/Ss have fun
When I asked myself " would I want to be a ss in my classroom?" forced a total overhaul. Starting to see the fruit.
Q5: I feel like I've got much more of a relationship with all my classes. They'll open up and talk more about class and not class. 😬
A2: We have to do what is best for our students, always.
I'm trying the gradual release of responsibility approach. Challenging for me. I want to be in charge!
A5- see so much more focus on 4 Cs than on test prep, lucky to have community and BOE who support this
A5 - The relationship is far more Symbiotic! (Shameless Student Blog Post Plug - link in bio) https://t.co/RT1VDM23wp
A5: my Ss have become more excited abt learning. & wonder what we are doing next time!
A5 Unforgettable. Unwavering. Uncommon. {Purple Cow} Relationships trump everything.
sadly I had to choose paying off some bills and getting the book.
A5 For me was just confirmation that I should let my pirate flag fly! It has given me confidence, a PLN and much more!
Yes, book and chat were catalysts to reexamining how I interacted w ss and taught.
I love this idea! Thanks for sharing the details!
YES! Means you are doing it right. :)
A5: After reading tlap, my eyes opened to so many possibilities and I cannot wait to share that when I start teaching
A5: attendance improved, engagement soared, career satisfaction bloomed, amazing culture cemented for all time.
For me, it was reading about the "hooks." Made me more aware of the tools I have in my toolkit!
For example, we go from congruent triangles to the best way to change motor oil some days. We have real conversations.
Absolutely! Big difference between...
OWNERSHIP & BUY-IN
A5a Designing elearning, wheels can turn slowly.. asking the question “Would you pay to take your course?” kicks it off
Q2 fully immersing ourselves back into the passion we know our students need!
A5. People support what they help 2 create. Ss won’t care about what you know until they know that you care. https://t.co/S8FRWKNyGo
Q5: Since adopting the PIRATE way of teaching, how has the culture of your classroom changed? https://t.co/Arm5Qiymjm
:-) Love this! https://t.co/dIY5M1VMHA
A5: After reading tlap, my eyes opened to so many possibilities and I cannot wait to share that when I start teaching
A5 The movement encourages & gives me license to push my innovative learning approach & fun ideas in class! https://t.co/U3KXwKE5FS
Thanks for letting me dip my oars in tonight, pirates! It's been too long! Heading to bed now...goodnight!
A5b So getting subject matter experts to rethink what’s been done to date & prototyping via helps a lot
Yes! Preach 🙌🏼 "If you aren't fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm." Vince Lombardi
A5z Trying out different ways to present material and ways to assess efficacy.. w/clients & learners in partnership.
Just because your not on "topic" doesn't mean Ss aren't learning.
- Yes, but have created my own based on my "pirate" speaking techniques. :)
Q3 How do you keep the "teachable moment" alive despite the current emphasis on testing/ assessments?
A6: When they bring the fun of learning to the students, our principal put on her supergirl hand and did a rap song with the Ss.
I would agree! was a good hook for my 5th gr. & making welcome videos for new Ss!
A6: Lead by example. Every day is an opportunity to model enthusiasm, passion for learning, and a growth mindset!
a6 relentlessly promote ss and Ts achievement, listen to T-leaders, share the good news of the school!
They're soooo excited! It's perfect!
A2 fully immersing ourselves back into the passion we know our students need!
Absolutely. I learn the most when I'm looking at all the OTHER Wikipedia pages. https://t.co/TJaskDc1DY
Just because your not on "topic" doesn't mean Ss aren't learning.
you just took the words right out of my mouth!
All wonderful ideas! Will put to great use in the classroom...thank you!
A6: By modeling the traits they want to see in their Ts, Ss and Ps. Good digital citizenship esp!
my pleasure! Love learning and sharing with pln😀
A6: be present. Be supportive. Be willing to support risks. Make it known that failure is ok and that success will come by trust!
Could even come up with rare cards. Have to do certain things to get cards ... Etc.
Risk taking is an important trait to model in the 21st century school! https://t.co/bgNiYLXnSE
A6: be present. Be supportive. Be willing to support risks. Make it known that failure is ok and that success will come by trust!
just looked at the video invite - SO impressed. Would love to work on getting that to happen !
Model positivity, shield them from bullets so they can teach, but let them know enough about the bullets to have a true picture
A5 I model the Pirate-way of teaching through PD for Ts. *The representation becomes a filter--"What's best f… https://t.co/aKD2koioru
A6: By showing you aren't afraid to jump without looking for a net first.
A6 Have a growth mindset, be encouraging, positive, aware, and listening.
A6: I want to be a part of a school that creates a culture of wanting to run into the building each morning, students AND staff alike.
A6 School leaders can model & promote collaboration, innovation & creativity to impact the school culture! https://t.co/2yby32ZwTx
Promote your school library? :)
A6: a support system, be a real person! Open door.
A6: More focus on celebrating who we are as a school community & what we stand for. Focus on the heart & emotional quotient.
A3- Loved 's story about not missing the moment. Lots of life lessons in that one for work & home!
A3: Sharing and discussing is a critical part of the learning! We cannot let teachable moments go!!
A6 Leaders must acknowledge hard work, follow through with ideas, be fair, and make everyone feel like a family.
Hoping we get a soon because we will be using playdough to the extreme!
First chat ever! Sorting through all the information and taking it all in. How awesome:)
A6: Be supportive and a sounding board for new ideas. Getting out of the office to talk with Ss and Ts. https://t.co/MeC6TqQa6T
going to cut out a few min early, . Thanks as always for the inspiration!!
5 minutes to !! Hope you will continue to chat and join us!
it really is one of best things we have done! Our Academic Avenue is best part with kids everywhere!
Shameless plug for Your School Rocks. Resource for modern communication & engagement (Video Newsletter). https://t.co/OeXYSTVZ4c
A6: Relentlessly model what you want to see!
A6. says If you want something to happen at ANY level of an institution it must happen at EVERY level Creative Leadership
I had fun with y’all chatting on ! I learned some great ideas!
Great sharing with everyone on tonight. Thanks to and for asking me to do it. HAVE A GREAT WEEK!
Thank you for a great topic. Have a great rest of the week.
