#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 November 1, 2016
Hey there! We're taking questions from the mail bag today*! How are ya?
*No, there's just no theme... https://t.co/7C2jm1MeZo
Hey there, ! Sean in St. Augustine here, and I'm pretty alright.
Mark here, elementary principal in MN. Can be here for 30 minutes before the PTO meeting starts.
Hey Mark! Good to have ya. How's autumn treating you?
This is Melissa from Katy TX 7th grade science teacher
Hi everyone! Kathy grade 3 from CT happy to be popping in and out today!
A guy who knows how to light up a photo with a smile:
Pretty great, thanks! You?
Bonus Points for a Doctor Who gif!
Sounds pleasant! 'Sup, Gif Queen?
Chris from PA! Pining for warm weather, the election to be over, & a new pair of rdg glasses!! Hope all are well.
A1) By modeling respect and kindness with each other and with students.
A1 My makerspace is a no fuss place to create-play-doh, buttons, pasta, construction paper, arts & crafts stuff. Recyclables.
Hey
Carl from Oz... got 10 mins before class so i'll chat quick
The real A1: we are displaying quotes of the week and discussing what it means as well as the relevance of wisdom.
What's the word, hummingbird? What up, buttercup?
What's the biz, soda fizz?
A1: Agreed. Modeling respect & kindness. Saying sorry. Respect. No bullying. Everyone feels safe.
Howdy! Has everything in St. Augustine bounced back from the storm?
A1: great imagination and building with others
A1 We talk about what it takes to be kind, and being conscious about keeping feelings in mind.
A1) Model. Students will behave as they are treated... most of times
I hope so! Don't want Cleveland to have 2 champs in one year!
A1 Adults teach respect, responsibility & reliability by being strong leaders & worthy role models. Give what u want to receive
A1.2 Provide lots of opp to collaborate & be a leader- model comm & respect all the time But give them… https://t.co/k2tlNSO6b4
Oh, there's a lot that still needs doing - many ppl displaced for months, prob. But a lot of everyday life is back.
Yay! Carl's here!!! Welcome 😊
What's the fus, platypus... that didn't work did it?
A1: Feeling pretty sparkly today, day after Halloween magic!
A1 I had to create a chart called respect and I refer to it often.
Only for a few mins. I have a class soon. We are measuring skulls...
A1.Kevin here a Teaching Principal of multi classes in a small Irish Primary School
Oh, but it did! And that's the truth, Ruth!
A1:must teach empathy & respect, care and compassion as pro social behaviors from an early age. All stakeholders must be part!
A2) Broken toasters, dead computers, busted vacuum cleaners, unused tools, anything kids can take apart.
How are the schools? DId they loose alot?
A1 Creativity & choice amidst rules & routines, guidelines & guidance, procedures & parameters. Soothing structure & stability.
A2 Cardboard! Tape! Tools!
Things to take apart.
Q2: Once everyone feels safe to explore, sky's the limit. Looking around our home, teaching stuff is e… https://t.co/j31IXuQXcQ
Build, create, interact, collaboration makes a community of respectful & responsible students. https://t.co/HIRvvKmhMR
A2: Deja vu----cardboard and duct tape.
Schools are alright, so the kids get some normalcy. That's a good thing!
What's the deal banana peel? What's shakin' bacon? Ooooh baconnnnn😋😋 😂
A1: ME. Model everything. That includes the classroom & safe school community. https://t.co/ZKmkHGfQBI
A1 We talk about what it takes to be kind, and being conscious about keeping feelings in mind.
That is great! Where did you get this?
A2) Scrap. packaging can be great and often really interesting
A2 Tape, scissor and paper. Can keep engaged for hours..just stay away from the glitter (I went there)
Hi Rita! How are you? Hope all is sparkly ✨✨✨
A1.Our students forget most of what we teach them.They will remember us their teachers forever.Lets be good and kind to them
I feel so honored! I'd have to join from my phone in my room. NO way I'd be home by four!
A1 Make a poster that reads: TCEPSER. Let the Ss figure out that respect goes both ways.
A1: I run Etiquette Bootcamp.
WHAT! Hey Spiri over this side of the pond it is 11.23pm too early to be in bed! :))
Daaaang! That's fantastic, Robert! So cool!
https://t.co/RLZHT4hCcu
A1 Make a poster that reads: TCEPSER. Let the Ss figure out that respect goes both ways.
OK there's the bell. Gotta go
Keep me in your conversations - miss you guys
Need to teach some human evolution to these kids
May they all be attentive and engaged, Carl!
I want to do a Sphero pacman game
Like all good teaching, I stole that from some awesome teacher, so many of whom made me a better educator.
A2: left over parts, computers, cloth, wood, wirings, paint, glue, broken contraptions, anything Ss want to figure out 😀
Sry - comin' in late! (Forgot how to telltime) Marifran, HS librarian from NY
Joining late. Love the name generator Lol
What's up, my librarian pal?
Parents of nearly all littles gave them candy before school this morning. Must be kidding.
A1: toilet paper tubes, discarded magazines from your and some really good glue sticks
my heart rate - jumped off the treadmill when I realized what time it was!
How are you dahhhhhhling? 😊
As long as you can read is all that matters! https://t.co/Oz2AUfEgh4
Sry - comin' in late! (Forgot how to telltime) Marifran, HS librarian from NY
I have a since we don't have enough
Ts put littles in boot camp this morning to shake off sugar. I did Pilates.
A3 Engagement thru choice, creativity, collaboration, camaraderie, connections, controversy, critical thinking... Use them all!
Lots of brain breaks, turn to a partner & repeat, 1-min check ins for a great way to talk 1-1 with eve… https://t.co/5qNjYPPjeK
We did an indoor recess one today. Had to! (and not for recess)
A3 We did acoustic Pop-See-Ko in class to work past some wiggles. Thanks, and !
A3 We also do mindfulness. Kids don't know how t just sit
Answered fake Q1!
A1 (for reelz): admit to our own yuckiness (we all are sometimes), take time to apologize ti, in front of Ss
A1: Repairing books. Using lots of scotch tape. Glue sticks like lipsticks to littles! Glue, too!
A3 or complete 5 problems and do 5 jumping jacks. We have lots of wiggles in my room.
Hello ! Cathy, edtech specialist in NYC, having trouble keeping track of time- and I can't even say I'm in a candy coma 😴🙄
A3 A student-centered, flexible seating, authentic classroom creates an environment where collaboration keeps Ss engaged.
Also: Good classification practice!
ooh, it's contagious - I was late too
And Herman The Worm from YouTube. Darn song stays in my head.
Rest, recover and take care of yourself - hope you are well soon
DEAR is just Dear, always and ever.
OOOH A milkshake, a sticky, sticky waffle
I always had luck w the big fat glue sticks - they were magic creation wands instead of lippy
Sorry! Missed school yesterday. That's why I brought cat costume to school today! Kids share, esp. colds!
Hi friends! I'm late, but I'm here!
Flu and strep keep swirling around my section of the bldg.
SSShhhaaauuunnnnaaa!!!!!!!!!
Hey!
Sore throat for me...Chris, your last name is true...sweet man 😊 Thanks friends
It's such a great way to kickstart a night when nothing's coming. How come it didn't occur to me sooner?
We love that and rollercoaster. Hands up!
A1: Point out examples of rudeness and unkindness from the world at large - suggest ways to be more kind.
A3: focused tasks, purposeful work with others, continuous movement, thinking, writing, sharing...repeat!!!😀
Always a challenge to keep the pacing guide. I blend my classroom so all notes are online & class is f… https://t.co/LRtravnt6I
Letters, we get letters, we get sacks and sacks of letters. Letters!
A3 My mantra this is is "what is best for kids" period the end. .
LOVE glue sponges. Caught recipe last year. Perfect for littles & bigs. Unleashing creativity
A4 Quality over quantity. Depth over breadth. Follow your passion for your subject & kids will follow you to new lands & people
Guys I am recovering from pneumonia.First time off sick in 21 years.Im off to GP again tomorrow but I am on the mend
Q4: I do the best that I can for the students in my classes. Deeper vs wider.
A3 Have to have Ss love school and love you or none of it matters.
A4 Do what you can. Don't beat yourself up. Lean on your team, if you can.
LETTERS!.....Thanks Paul!
Get well soon! Rest up ❤️😊
Thank you Spiri - hopefully in a few days you be as right as rain again
I can't sneak in to without you noticing!
A4 Providing compacting opportunities for Ss to work at their own pace helps Ss master & be more successful
We need some mailbag music!
Hi friends! Sorry for coming in late. WHAT A DAY!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Kathy I am feeling better at last
A4: I provide as many opportunities as possible for my students to learn. Beyond that, I build relationships.
A4: Cross-curricular projects...provide ur Ss w access to their standards and coach them in designing their own learning tasks
A4) Listen to the rhythm of your teaching, be more aware of your Ss, if time to move it along, do so
Hiya sorry I'm late trying to explain bank statement to my 86 yr old dad :) What'd I miss?
A4 seek assistance maybe they are in the same boat - share resources integrate tasks
A4: know your Ss & what meets their needs. Don't push too much on them b/c they won't respond. Don't put too much on yourself.
That sounds like a challenge. ;-)
In the beat of the rhythm of the night....
I miss that show soooo much!
is now trending in USA, ranking 47
David Letterman. Sigh. The king of nighttime.
Hang in there! Been there.
I love Stephen, but Dave was something truly special!
Yes. Quality over quantity. Authentic learning is what is most important.
I always check to see what's trending. Hmmm, I usually only go through 1 pencil in a chat. Is that like a ?
Shauuuuuna! Huuuuuuuuuuuugs!
Unsurprising: people LOVE !
:)
A5: Depends on the class & the year. I love 's choices for My Ss & I are majorly digging "All American Boys"
A4 Prioritise? what can i leave out? What do they already know?
great to hear you are on the way up Kev - take care of yourself
A5: Key is that you DO read alouds with any grade. I've used them from g1-uni level students. They all LOVE to be read to
I love having students write children's books & share with the class or I read Dr. Seuss & Shel Silver… https://t.co/7UOAIK6jfA
A5 Most important part of my day!
A5 I like books that put my kids in different shoes. Read alouds are a great way to explore civil rights with empathy.
I'm a millionaire but I teach for the love of lightbulbs in Ss. Half true ;) which one?!? https://t.co/3eXck5xpKC
Hey there! We're taking questions from the mail bag today*! How are ya?
*No, there's just no theme... https://t.co/7C2jm1MeZo
He always will be. Miss objects being thrown off buildings; old fashioned humor.
A5 I'll pretty much read aloud anything along with actions and diff. voices even to big kids!
COOL!
Our French class just went to see a Moliere for teens production.
Cue cards thrown across the set. Alan Kalter...
Out of my mind
and fish in a tree Change Ss
AMEN sista! https://t.co/NHcqUqU7i0
A5: Key is that you DO read alouds with any grade. I've used them from g1-uni level students. They all LOVE to be read to
A5 Frequently read or reread aloud the passages that speak to your heart. Kids will be captivated by your sincere emotion!
A4: balance...decide what's most important, start there. Consider the best way to do something...ask your Ss what they prefer.
Currently reading Pax for so lifted the level of my Ss comprehension
. Absolutely! Literature is such a powerful way to give Ss empathy by understanding others from their own POV
A5 Best read alouds are stories my students write. PBL they share with elementary students. https://t.co/DOHjamIjYW
So Jan Brady's sister in law?
A5: Wolfie the Bunny, Horrible Bear, I Want My Hat Back, Sam and Dave DIg a Hole, Extra Yarn, all the Elephant & Piggy books...
A5) Favorite read alouds ...Room On The Broom, My Rotten Red Headed Older Brother, The Auntie Clause
Their baby brother is Google Glass.
Have you all seen Mother Bruce?
I love reading bios about famous & not so famous scientists.
A5 I've really loved Esperanza Rising, The Watsons Go to Birmingham, Bud Not Buddy, and Edward Tulane.
Have to go have a good night
A5 Hairy McLarey of course
Larry Bud Melman, his banter w/ the staff, Biff,..
Gloria Estefan? You're living large 😊 Oh ay oh ay 🙌🏼🙌🏼
A5: I'm doing Orbiting Jupiter and All American Boys as part of right now - loving both of them
A5: I teach HS Comp. Science. Coding books just don't make great read alouds.
Haven't read it yet, but it looks great!
A5: Learners of all ages enjoy being read (over and over) The Book with No Pictures by
My new favorite fairy tale is Bloom!
Visits from Richard Simmons...Jack Hanna
A5 I ALWAYS read my Ss The Big Orange Splot by
Love, love, love; absolute agree!
Did you get Hotel Bruce yet?
A6: Google Classroom, or a great LMS. I still have tons to do but the bag is much lighter now.
I didn't bring anything home tonight. I was at school 7 am - 6 Pm.
Don Rickles, Regis---tissues!!!
A6: Paperless classroom-student work lives on digital portfolios (blogs) and the Google Drive! Their work follows you everwhere
A6 Tricky- it's called the guilt bag - just b/c they take it home doesn't mean it's opened - mostly just gets carried back.
A1: Respect starts in the classroom & at home. Continue to build by serving others in their community & beyond.
A6 It's about valuing your own time & saying, "I'm not gonna get done, I'm just gonna do my best." And leave some behind.
A6b: What paper assignments we do have, I try to get the Ss to do peer reviews on so they perfect them BEFORE I see them.
not sure if that's a good thing sometimes...
I was thinking the same thing. I try to not bring it home unless I have a plan for getting it done. https://t.co/LxNZHYAsIF
A6 Tricky- it's called the guilt bag - just b/c they take it home doesn't mean it's opened - mostly just gets carried back.
Agreed! The guilt bag now extends to the guilt email account!
Wonder, No Talking, Fish in a Tree, Harry Potter, City of Ember
I need to get that as well as the new Hat book by
It has taken me 15 years of practice but time manag. Grade when the next class is testing or writing,… https://t.co/403Kl7oeSY
My Ss also submit writing on google docs. I comment on their story.
It cracks me up everytime!!!
A6 It takes YEARS to do most of your planning & grading at school. 24yrs in I don't bring much work home, but I always reflect.
A5: Reading The Hunger Games to grade 7/8 students changed everything. We met for a reunion every yr for the movie premieres
A6 Less work that needs grading, more work that has kids conferencing with each other, teaming to assess.
A6 I have modeled a grading process & a lot gets graded in class. But alas I am science so short answer tests
I like to use my home time for reading S novels, looking up ideas and twitter chats.
A6: I feel incomplete without a big bag. I do work through lunch and planning to minimize night grading.
Yeah, it's not like we're not doing school work now, it's just the heady version!
Connecting with like minded educators <3 <3 keep me inspired
THIS makes THAT easier for me. :)
<3 <3, indeed!
<3 <3 <3 Chats have become invaluable to me. Don't know how I did it before!
I've become SO much of a better teacher through online collab/reflection.
A6 I finally made a deep line in the sand, home life, school life. They overlap of course but grading is reserved for school.
A6) I grade in the early morning only, I jot down lesson ideas during day, then plan in afternoon, evenings= me/family
and refreshed. Humor is the best medicine.
Learning is good for educators. Whether informal or formal, it can be done anywhere.
A6 stretch & challenge the high fliers to become co-assessors
A7 I love the game jump. Students get one jump to tag someone in class when their name is called. Other ss jump away from then
A7 I like to create slightly unfair rewards - a small chance of negative consequences - we learn so much from that.
A7: Minute to Win-It games bring big fun!
A7: pick up sticks & various card games
A7: I need to do more of this. Most of our games are ones they make for us, therefore academically related no matter what.
A7 super quiet game. I try to get them to talk by asking the most random ?s. They ask to play. Ha! Cou… https://t.co/PCqgeJeU8z
A5: personal letters, great speeches, kid's writing, anything that spins a great yarn!
A7 Whaaaaa? Aren't ALL games educational? Don't like that hyphenated word 'non-academic' -what is that exactly??
Yes!! I actually own the DVD 😱😂😂 Such a great, feel good story 😊
YES. Me too! We love Seesaw so much!
I love Clue, Operation, Chess, Ticket to Ride, Yahtzee and for brain breaks Uno, Candy land and Chut… https://t.co/o5wCOvaPUz
Apples to Apples, Chess, Taboo, Mastermind, anything they can build with, Giant Jenga
I love these to reinforce physics concepts
I have 10 battleship games, but that's because it's related to our AP CSP curriculum. But playing for fun is just fun.
A7 I know secondary Ts are sick of bottle flipping, but I love watching kids try!
A7) Four corners, freeze dance, silent ball, 7 up
Q6:never was the one to be the person to leave w/ nothing,as there's always something that can be done.Less is more though.
And they learn other stuff, social skills, game structure, without being "taught"!
I wanna add some stakes and some challenges to Chutes and Ladders...
I am great at it they challenge me every day. But when bell rings all go away.
Hey - Next week from 7-8, we'll be completing cute and silly challenges, then we can go back to watching the world burn!
Make it 3D with hot wheels tracks is cool
Thanks for being consistently awesome and especially to our fearless leader
like it as well. Amazed w/ the skill, technique. Suggested it as a science proj--water ratio, size of bottle,
A7: jeopardy, battleship, stratego, trivial pursuit
