#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 December 14, 2015
Welcome crew to tonight's chat! Introduce yourself & rank your Star Wars knowledge from rookie to Jedi https://t.co/q52QuWHGRQ
Thanks, Paul! Love how has become a vibrant community!!
A1: Amy Presley - World/APWH/ East Asia Hist w/ OK's largest High School & lip dub sensation.
Star Wars Level: Padawan
Ooo! That's right - thanks for reminding me!
Ahoy! Ryan from IL, Pirate Jedi and Tech Sith!
Sarah, 3rd Gr T from Eagle River, WI. Not quite a Jedi... maybe an apprentice?
Glad you're here! Hoping we have some fun tonight
I am a little bias but I think is really good. But I must confess that helped start it all.
oh do you think that? I might have to agree with that.
Greg here, Northwest Indiana. Excited to be here. Let's get it going.
Hey Gang! Matt from Atlanta, Ga. 8th Gr US History and Gov.
Good evening crew excited to see what all has cooking for us. Andy from NC, world history. Definitely not a jedi....yet
Hello all. I'm Julie, 2nd grade teacher from Nantucket, MA!
A1 Bryan, 6th gr ela from Ohio. time
Hey , Brea from Wisconsin and a Star Wars Rookie. Excited to chat!
Hey!! Hi, Julie! Glad to see you in tonight!
Hey Michael Matera reporting. I have been a bit busy for a while as I was writing Happy to join in the fun tonight.
Hello crew from TX! I would have to say I'm apprentice level not quite Jedi yet but a long time fan!
it's because you used the word "manifesto" - it's like the bat signal for me =)
let's get your pirate game on!
A1: David, 5th Grade Teacher in NW Indiana, Advocate for our Corporation, and Star Wars Rookie! Let's have some fun!
Ahoy mates - Jay from NJ sailing in without much Star Wars knowledge but we'll watch and see
Gotta admit, the memes are looking great tonight
Oh I have many!!!! Bawahahhaha!
Nick science instructional coach from Iowa
Hi Y'all! I'm Melissa from Mississippi, Instructional Tech for K-8.
JAYBILLY!!! I've got your back in case any trivia comes up lol
I'm not a massive Star Wars guy, but I'm watching the Family Guy Star Wars episode on TV right now.. LOL
good evening - Michael from columbus oh, middle school teacher - happy holidays!
Alright, , I'm heading over to . Have a lovely evening. Try to keep warm!
Ordered my copy today. Can't wait! https://t.co/vlGgAByZlv
Hey Michael Matera reporting. I have been a bit busy for a while as I was writing Happy to join in the fun tonight.
I don't want to be disowned by & but, I'm Dave Burgess & probably just a Padawan.
Hi, Melissa, fifth grade teacher from MA.. Will be in and out tonight, but wanted to plug in. May the Force Be With You.
Greetings I'm Stefanie from Peoria, IL 2nd grade & on the Jedi path!
Thank you. I'm so old I feel asleep in the first Star Wars way back when https://t.co/lHcByQP4iS
JAYBILLY!!! I've got your back in case any trivia comes up lol
It's time for the most challenging hour of the Twitter , when both and vie for our attention! Leslie in Mty, MX.
Hey!! Great to see you, Ku!
Joining in! Excited to chat with great educators! Kristin, Randolph, NJ.
AJ from NJ... jumping in for a little bit. Been looking forward to this chat! Have missed !
third grade teacher from Plymouth ma,
Just ordered it an hour ago and I can't wait!
Hi! Thanks for being here!
Seriously Jay, you fell asleep? Might be a ;)
HEY HEY! Been a while! Hows things over there?
Damien, 5th Grade from PA, old-school Jedi...
Thanks, Ron!! And now you can add to the list!!
Good evening, Sandy Otto, 6th ELA teacher checking in from MN. Channeling Yoda. Keep up with tweets or don't keep up.There is no try.
Glad to be attending Star Wars chat tonight! I brought props and sound effects:) natural fan since grade 3 https://t.co/ZMwP5OeF1r
Likewise. I need a boost to help me through this week.
all good! Watching the Family Guy right now, so classic. How are YOU?
I see what you did there! :)
C'mon Julie, I went back a second time but still didn't get into it https://t.co/8T2pAhyPwJ
Seriously Jay, you fell asleep? Might be a ;)
I can already tell this is going to be a fast and furious chat tonight!
chiming in from Anthony Kansas. Sitting at a board of education meeting so I will be a silent attendee as I try to multi-task. Rookie
Good evening Matt, K-5 Art from TX. Been a while glad to be back on board!
You came to the right place! Always glad to have you here.
Cliff from NJ stopping by.
Doing well... looking forward to some awesome changes in 2016... Get a fresh start and a new journey!
Dean from MI checking in, this Voice finale is drawing my attention, can I say "Islands in the Stream" with Jar Jar and C3PO duet?
Hi , Sean in St. Augustine, FL, 3rd grade, Novelty Driven. I'm sort of a Yukon Cornelius. Didn't he save Hermie from the Wampa?
Q1: As many of us meet the end of a term, how do you help your team meet the various needs that crop us? https://t.co/FTPcMnd72f
Hey Pirates Matt from the STL, Mo. Do or do not there is no try.
Hi. Melissa! Just spent time at the Beau in Biloxi!
A1: We come ashore to reflect on what we have done and how we can make it an awesome end before the winter winds blow us to 2016.
Whoa! Hola and something about where Pepe might be is about the only Spanish I know .. Doing ok.
A1 Use the force...stay calm. Do what you can. Be supportive!
I was 6 when the first Star Wars was released. My dad always took us kids to the theater. Mom never went.
3rd grade swashbuckler in Hingham, MA checking in on the crew tonight. Hope it has been smooth seas for all lately!
Nili Bartley, MA sorry for jumping on late!
A1: I think the thing that my team does really well is making sure we make time for each other. Just to talk or to work together.
A1- take time to celebrate success
a1: "Stay on Target - Stay on Target!" What's the goal? what's the solution? How do we get there?
My secret Santa loves Star Wars so I gave him Gogurt Yoghurt Lightsabers today. He'll receive Hans Solo socks tomorrow
ready to better myself in the ways of the ! It runs strong w this one
A1: Regroup, analyze what's worked & what hasn't then think about the first two weeks back
Sara from San Francisco checking in on and before heading off to Busy night!
Hi, ! Alex from Citrus County, FL. Happy to be here as an ELA T and aspiring admin.!
while himself. They just raised over 6.2 million for 14 new episodes.
A1: My team and I enjoyed time together today, chatting at lunch, proctoring the math exams. We stick together.
Hi , my name is Lorraine Magee. I'm a first-year 3rd grade teacher in MA.
Hi, Sydney! When are we going o get our next f2f? Hopefully 2016!
A1 always look to help out as I can, try to keep focus on big picture rather than chaos of last week
A1: Since I'm not in a classroom - I offer to help Ts out whenever I have free time. Even a few mins helps!
A1 I'm not always the best team-member at school, I'm a great ally, tho. Not sure what my worth to team is, but they keep me around.
looks like I'm opening my pocket book again! :)
A1: Stay focused... just because we have a break doesnt mean that we can coast the rest of the year. We still have goals to reach!
A1: Admittedly, this came up today. I think it's always good to celebrate what has been accomplished & remind yourself it'll be ok.
Alrighty Craig from WI checking in.
Yeah, I was sweating in shorts and tee shirt on my dog walk tonight!
I agree on that. My wife is asking if I'm going to buy a ship next then she remember my
A1: Communication is key (just ask C-3PO) and WORKING TOGETHER (like Luke's plan in RotJ to rescue Han) is how teams get through it
I hope so! Grad classes are officially over YAY, so I can travel a bit more & tweet more!
A1 I spend the day offering support & staying positive I must! Challenging semester's end is https://t.co/RqxIjJisGQ
Sorry guys, I was a Junior in HS and it bored me. Just saying. https://t.co/4oUNmaM5eE
I was 11. I'll never forget that Star Destroyer flying over my head. Had MAD crush on Luke - he's so lame! haha
A1. My team is busy trying to make the Kessel Run in less than 9 parsecs, so no reflection. Only being frozen in carbonite will help
a1 Best way is to always offer help, realize how much pressure everyone is under and how it filters down to students,
A1: Like R2, be right by their side when they need it, lead them when they need it, and be steady no matter what!
like that label, find better in that role too, sometimes allies more important than teammates
A1: Divide & conquer! We take turns planning lessons/units. We also reflect on celebrations! We support & check in as often as we can
A1: Reflect Reflect Reflect and Celebrate successes
There's nothing like seeing original movies on the big screen. We thought those special effects were killer!
David from VA. Eng T checking in.
A1 We have fun together. On rough days when the ship hits stormy water, we turn to each other, laugh, smile and plough on through.
A1 As I'm reading others' responses, I'm realizing that positivity and bringing homemade cookies are my strengths.
A1: I open my room for Ts as we score Winter Writing Benchmarks. They are learning the value of
Hey - Darin, RLA teacher from Iowa, coming in blazing like a Stormtrooper....:)
Rob in the house from Northern CA AKA AKA Seeking the Force tonight!
A1: Keep looking ahead. We use scope & sequence, pacing guide, and our understanding of our Ss and plan for our goals.
A1: It's time we celebrate in NWIndiana! So need? Teacher Morale. Help: Christmas Apparel Tacky Tuesdays, fun comps. and food!
A1 frequent communication and motivating each other to keep pressing on. Everyone needs a reminder of the mission sometimes.
A1: Reflect on practices & S proof of mastery in subject. Most importantly, though, we pat each other on the back 4 a job well done
A1. Unfortunately we have to reflect on our own at my school. We don't do anything formal to reflect on 1st term.
A1 admins must stay visible, supportive & proactive these last few days keep moving forward https://t.co/ahZAW4EOIp
A1 taking the time to regroup and focus. This is an exciting time of year for all. Remember to enjoy the ride.
A1: Reflect, be open and honest.
A1: Currently I'm helping our campus become more Googley - great time saver with collaboration
Just wait for 2016! Thx for the support!
Hello. Grade 7 Language Arts (English). Grande Prairie, Alberta
A1: Try to give support where necessary and not put too much new or strenuous on Ts. Give lots of props and positives
Great answer kids need to see us having fun! https://t.co/9ymQVnTohq
A1 We have fun together. On rough days when the ship hits stormy water, we turn to each other, laugh, smile and plough on through.
A1: I keep the force strong..always smile,try to be solitons oriented,offer to train/assist when I can, even if it's close to a break
I love Tim Needles. Okay...I said it.
We have a potluck on Wednesday and a Star Wars Costume Contest on Friday. School should be fun.
a1: Trying to get everything in before semester ends, AND starting on the next one. Trying to encourage my fellow Ts at school
Sounds like a good team.
https://t.co/OImeeehA7z
A1 We have fun together. On rough days when the ship hits stormy water, we turn to each other, laugh, smile and plough on through.
Oh I can shoot, just not very well! ;)
Wow! I can't wait to see who else will be joining the pd bootcamp. It's happening, right?
Loving the references and positive vibes (but who's really surprised at that part with this group)!
Q2 coming up in 2 min!
A1 Being a parent I'm providing space (decompress?) for my kids in school. At work I'm transitioning into a broadcast video role..
Bring 'em on! I've got lots of reading time now! Do you have a speaking calendar posted anywhere Dave?
I'm in https://t.co/Z4WmsDWw8X
Wow! I can't wait to see who else will be joining the pd bootcamp. It's happening, right?
A1: Never allow fear to creep in! This is the path to the dark side! We support our team with knowledge and assistance!
A1 When you see Red Squadron getting wiped out on the bombing run you gotta swoop in out of the sun and give back up.
A1 Appreciate the and process that each person on our staffs has offered
Guess you can call us chameleons. Tonight, Pirates are Jedis and Jedis are Pirates! Our ship is the Enterprise.
Yes, as soon as I saw the theme I knew this would be coming! Comfortably predictable! haha
I also try to promote Googliness.
Well, I am juggling on Twitter. TweetDeck and I don't see eye to eye.
A1: I keep the force strong..always smile,try to be solutions oriented,offer to train/assist when I can, even if it's close to a break
A1: I emcee our annual school wide Holiday sing w/ 4th grade T & music T. We have motions and go all out! Fun is key for sanity
Star Wars costume contest!!! That gets you a follower! BAM!
A1: For personal reflection, I check that my work is in line with my "Why"
No...but I can see how close I'm coming. Lots of time in TX.
I love this time of year. Sure it is a bit chaotic but it is happy chaos.
. me too! Share the GoogleLove!
Q2: Pick a S (the tough one). What is 1 way you are going to change their view by the end of the term? https://t.co/a84iqLtZ7Z
yes, that's exactly how I feel about new books that come out!
Join us tomorrow night for as we talk about writing outside of school and holiday writing!
A1 I am going to do something nice for my teachers. This week I will take S for one hour and do https://t.co/xajvfuYFi6 !
Hello my friend! I was thinking the same thing!
I love this - going to totally steal this and make me a sign! https://t.co/dSoP7JV3zf
A1: For personal reflection, I check that my work is in line with my "Why"
A2: I have a student that loves to paint, I'm going to get this funded: https://t.co/UwtOBvcd8M so they can unleash the force within
A2 I'm helping one of my boys to see that slowing down when he's angry helps him navigate the situation better.
A2 Even when most of their lives have been spent in service of the dark side your belief can bring them back. Take off the helmet.
Perfect! TX and OK I can do easily!
everyone knows that we all learn better user the Sith. Sith = national learning strategy
A2 Going to stay consistent and calm. Their life is a lot tougher than mine.
A2 Or attack them with teddy bears.
A2 Listen to him. Get to know him better. Make time for him daily.. Little things, pick out a bk I think he will like.
Kelly from Kansas joining in. Come to you from a Kansas Service Center
Hello! Brian from Washington IL.
Michelle Pepin from Croswell-Lexington checking into tonight!
A2: Make memories. Celebrate the accomplishment, even the small ones that might not take notice.
Hey Sorry to be late. Just coming from little kid indoor soccer practice. The Force is with those little guys!
A2: Fostering relationships building through better conversations. A simple gesture often goes a long way.
A1: I will tell her she is smart... she is capable & she makes me proud. I will tell her until she finally sees & believes it herself.
A2: I think I will create a fun safe space and invite some kids up to play recess games every day this week. Thanks for the push
A2: This is SO our district's phrase: Building the future, one student at a time!
A2 Old school had a really good Ss mentoring program usually allowed to get to know some of these kids outside of just classroom world
A2: "Be there" for that student.
A2: Help them find their greater purpose. No challenge, home or away, is more powerful than the hope of a greater purpose.
Great chat for crew to check out tomorrow. https://t.co/0irjONBI8E
Join us tomorrow night for as we talk about writing outside of school and holiday writing!
A1: I have very little knowledge of star wars!
A2 I'm aiming lasers of positivity at all of my students. Hitting them with messages of their worth and potential.
A2: By using tech in the library to draw this S in! He loves the 3D printer and droids ;-) Relationship 1st! https://t.co/RvTtbSn2EZ
My S is always very unfocused unless he is creating with art and he loved using during why we are doing this.
A2: I am committed to give opportunities to let his passion for photography and tech shine in my ELA classroom DAILY!
amazing to me how helps build relationships
A2: Consistency & serenity now! Celebrate victories and find safer smarter outlets!
Sandy! Will you be at again? As soon as dream pd has a date, I'm saving it!
Sorry I am little late I am Hannah Trafton- education major
Star Wars level: Jedi
A2 - Striving to support my own son with Seeking that inner motivation that resonates with him to propel him forward.
A2: I will tell her she is smart... she is capable & she makes me proud. I will tell her until she finally sees & believes it herself.
A2: Ts are my Ss,working to save a sapling&share GoogleLove one Ts at a time, determine to get at least 2 Ts to mature tree status
Thanks, Darin! Hi, Chad! We would love to have you join us!
A2: I had that tough S today. He doesn't know yet that he had one of the best essays in his class. I must tell him tomorrow.
A2 do the little things too, make eye contact, listen, don't jump to my own conclusion or assumption w/o hearing from them 1st
A2: Actually, I love the challenge of trying to help my Ss who say they don't like to read, get hooked on a book/author/series.
A2: By allowing him to play with the dark side but work tirelessly to return him to the light side of the force. Mind open we must...
A2: Relationship Relationship Relationship! Build trust, respect and rapport
A2: Listen, listen, and listen some more. Everyone has a voice and they need a chance to be heard!
As a principal, my frequent flyers are usually less than stellar students. One I'm working with this week needs my TLC, encouragement
A2: One step at a time. You aren't where I think you should be; you are where you are. I'll meet you there
A2 Help her to overcome her fears about PE, not all Jedi have been given the same gifts.
A1: we are having a team pot luck & each of us bring something to share w/ everyone!
A2: Little things often mean the most for students and teachers - small random acts of kindness go a LONG WAY
Thanks ! I watched that and now I'll never catch back up with the chat!
A2 I'm going to let that student know that I am a real person, not just a teacher! Will that even work? I hope so!
A2: sending all the public love I can during a rough emotional time, modeling compassion
A2: Hard to pick just one. Our Staff bought presents for over 60 Ss who wouldn't have any. We are working with many families
A2 Tis' the Season, right? Appeal to a higher power: The learner's self interest. What do they need? Do they know they need it? That.
A2: By not allowing the Dark Side in. We don't know what they go home to, and my room needs to be safe for mistakes to be made.
a2: many of the truths we cling to depend on our own point of view - help them see a new perspective, get them on the good side
A2: caught a tough nut just last week & asked he request me for next term. He was shocked & now comes to visit
A2: Like a Jedi, Ts must be able to sense the forces happening around us. As it is the forces that surrounds us and binds us together.
A2 Unfortunately the tough Ss seem to get a little tougher this time of year. Will be home and sometimes not in the best environment.
Honestly, I messed up on the relationships today. I'll apologize tomorrow & arrange the class for success
A2 My goal w/ tough students is to help change their mindset from can't to can-opens a world of possibilities! https://t.co/bgKike0JNF
A2 Don't let them be Solo.
A2: I am fortunate to have tried some new ideas this past term (). That S, the tough one, does not exist this year for me.
A2 when all else fails Jedi Mind Trick! Waves hand you will be kind & successful!
A2: Find out what his motives are, and play to his strengths make him feel successful one day at a time
Plan on being there.Should be fun. Have day on Fri. My counselor and sw are working on starting superheroes https://t.co/oIH6Dl2DcU
Hope to "see" you Thurs night? Totally understand if you have a lot going on. Would be honored to have you there for even a min
Amen my friend! https://t.co/7ZoJIhU3RO
A2: By not allowing the Dark Side in. We don't know what they go home to, and my room needs to be safe for mistakes to be made.
So much truth in that. We need to remember that not having school for break can be hard on some https://t.co/WwwTqi6qE5
A2 Unfortunately the tough Ss seem to get a little tougher this time of year. Will be home and sometimes not in the best environment.
A2 as the PE teacher I see every S in our building. My goal each day is to change a Ss day. At buses, in the hall, or my silliness
a2 connect, smile each day, celebrate the small successes, share with parents good calls home are more important for tough students
Thanks but I'm just a lowly school board member. https://t.co/Rsm3Lkotyk
Thanks, Darin! Hi, Chad! We would love to have you join us!
A2 - Care for and respect the Student. No matter what the response, do it again, again, again, and with a smile
A2: I use my Jedi mind tricks to spark his curiosity and engage his attention. :-)
Awesome! I hope will be at too! A ship is a given!
ABSOLUTELY!!! https://t.co/p2QejCSncW
when my student teaching comes around, could I do that with you if you're still at BA?
A2 If I step out of my world to understand theirs, we stand on equal footing. We then move forward together. https://t.co/PJ0Q47620p
so important to build https://t.co/23RlHcJpKA
A2 I'm going to let that student know that I am a real person, not just a teacher! Will that even work? I hope so!
EVERYONE matters on the crew - climb on board!
A2: we send home weekend snack packs w Ss who need food - 2 weeks away from school will be difficult for many
A2: Showing the young padawan that the dark side is no way to live!
A2: By keeping the young Jedi masters engaged in what they are doing, keeping the trickery of the Sith at bay.
Very excited too. Been pushing it. Couns. and music teacher or getting things going in Jan too https://t.co/RioApuLY3W
Do you know that you seriously just made my night? And you can totally invite them if you'd like!! And is so PIRATE!
Special congratulations to for writing the next book in the series: !! https://t.co/3UzCUUvE1q Support 1 of our own!
Right on Mike. Effort both for positives and negatives. We must mentor and guide as educators.
Agree. Sometimes I feel like I should "get started" instead of talking to Ss. But that's the REAL start! https://t.co/cWOyL7vukk
A2: Not allowing them to take my positivity & become an angry T. No dark side! Must show them the light! https://t.co/I7W6MksVXY
A2 Switching to tech int my goal is to reach Ss who don't realize how powerful their voices are & give them ways to express themselves
school board members impact sch decisions so join in!
Great point, Jason! you are absolutely right.
or don't be the one stuck in the carbonite
A2: Give students an opportunity for success.
That can be so hard to remember sometimes. Thanks for this reminder. Exactly what I needed today.
Thanks and thank you this book has my heart and soul in it. It is packed full of ideas that you can use right away. Enjoy
Yes, lots of positivity this year and it really does help!
Indeed they do! I'd love to see more members engaged in chats like this! :)
Barbara is right. If you are in education at any level or position...you are a life-changer.
Do you have a link to where we can get the book?
: Hey, Crew! Dan, English teacher from San Diego, coming in with a tardy slip.
It's been a while, but I'm sailing out in my dinghy and climbing aboard the ship.
A2. empowering s's by saying "the force is strong within this one" never giving up and riding on their backs like Yoda!
Sorry I'm late... Chris Lee from Toronto.
Star Wars.... hmm... I'm like the tauntaun that was cut open (ie. Rookie).
A3: Share with anyone who will listen. Tout the book and the message. day on Friday to really give the Ss an experience.
A3: Spreading and whenever possible. Today we shared this goodness w/district support workers. https://t.co/lGRrfhp5jS
A3: ENTHUSIASM in all I do or at least I give it my best shot with my light saber!
A3: To spread the message, Ts can blog, blog, blog and Tweet, tweet, tweet!
Thanks Dan, I have you marked as present now. Could you throw the slip in the recycling bin?
A2: I am going to help one of my little friend see that arguing w ppl doesn't help the situation get better!
A3: You can't announce change form the podium. You shift culture and spread messages like building snowballs! https://t.co/jIgsFaxULb
A3: I always come back to the Ss! Sharing their breakthroughs, successes, brilliance, & finding any way possible to mention everywhere
A3: Social media and school hashtags work well to highlight great teaching for other teachers and community
A3 So important to announce to the world the smallest of victories! We have the power to initiate moments all day long!
A3: Class Story by is great way to share with parents and I presented Twitter edchats at staff meetings & conferences.
Ordered my Teach Like a Pirate book today. Can't wait to start trying new things.
A3: Spread hope, kindness, believe in your dreams and be willing to try something you never have done before. You will thank yourself
A3 I share books and talk up the ideas I develop after reading.
A3: Model greatly. Encourage often. Challenge gently. Never give up!
A3: Sharing through Book discussion throughout district w/ some face to face & a lot of
Plus "guest stars" from
A3: I truly enjoy learning & talking via Twitter, edcamps I'm slowing winning over my campus from the darkside of PD
A3 Last yr I announced at a staff meeting I was becoming a pirate This yr it's part of my story that I share as I work with over 50 Ts
A3: Best way is through consistent, positive, conversations about what is happing in your class and on The won’t resist 4 long.
A3: Build that rep & they will come. Give away a few of the Burgess Publishing books and it spread like FIRE
A3: Did a book study last year with the Ts, I try to show Ts that they already are Pirates & need to embrace it and foster it
Contagious! It spreads like wildfire!
Lead by immersion. Have my Ss feel and see my passion through learning experiences
nice. Can Ollie destroy the snow beast?
Preach it. I love it. https://t.co/c1Q3gd35UX
A3 Last yr I announced at a staff meeting I was becoming a pirate This yr it's part of my story that I share as I work with over 50 Ts
A3 if you're doing it right, Ss will sell it for you, Ss tell Ps, Ps tell admin, good word travels quickly
A3:
Me: How do I share what i do?
Yoda: Development of the profession you must...
A3: Writing not only helps Ts SPREAD the message, but helps Ts decide what they THINK about the message.
A3: present at local pd &conferences, offer onsite tech trg at each sch & per Ts request...share the techlove https://t.co/xq8OewRrEK
A3: Lead by example, like Obi Wan...and use a few jedi mind tricks along the way!
A3: I spread the TLAP message in an EdCamp this year. The message was well received, my capris, not so much. https://t.co/rIy6sUW5sQ
This is one I struggle with. Promoting twitter hasn’t gone as well as I had hoped in my world. is on board and a junkie
Yes! Love this! https://t.co/B9x4J11SZf
A3: Lead by example, like Obi Wan...and use a few jedi mind tricks along the way!
A3 Positivity breeds positivity! Stay positive & enthusiastic. Promote yourself & let Ss promote themselves, i.e. class Twitter & FB
Off topic, but are there any aspiring superintendents out there? We have a sup position open as of Jan 1. Would love a to apply.
a3 relationship building sharing and Jedi Mind tricks! Waves hand YOU WILL TEACH LIKE A PIRATE!
Love it! It's a right of passage-- like announcing you just graduated from the university of PIRATE!
A3 Create and participate in PD opprotunities - , , , , and talk Pirate life!
A3 been spreading the positive force by tweeting out, making an event out of S and T class successes! I have a camera on my phone:)
A3 Two words-
Droid messengers.
A3: It's about embodying the growth mindset. Throw overboard "Can it be done", and hoist "HOW can we do it?!"
A3: Lot of conversations that include "you already do this stuff, share it" and then "what else could you add to enhance it for Ss"
replies you should learn to create like a Sith
Truly the mind of a child is.
I did a workshop for my district two years in a row - thought I was going to die. :)
Q4: Communication is often the biggest hurdle in Education. What's your secret "Bowcaster"? https://t.co/VcZ6dkRplr
Agree - so many colleagues who do AWESOME stuff. Get it out there! https://t.co/ZD54bs4j0I
A3: Lot of conversations that include "you already do this stuff, share it" and then "what else could you add to enhance it for Ss"
didn't go over for me either so I decided I'd stick to it 1 Ts at a time & take success in small strides
A3: Simple statements like "I'm going over there. Come w/me!" (Metaphorically speaking, of course).
Doing an style PD first of the year and we are having on Saturday, Feb 6. https://t.co/4DhFjGj3yI
A3 Create and participate in PD opprotunities - , , , , and talk Pirate life!
A3: Recently went to Conf and took 4 new crew mates with me. The crewmate I felt most resistance with was first on board.
A3: Opening the door to Ts on campus, blogging about experiences, and presenting at
A3: By showing the General Ackbars of the staff that teaching like a pirate is not a trap, but a way to freedom!
A3: Express your enthusiasm and share your passion!
You are SO right. To maximize our results, we must nurture and coach change. And not be too proud to ask for help!
A3: Share it, celebrate it, embody it, inspire it, tell it, live it, breathe it, and sometimes wear it. https://t.co/Qrn1jy13vQ
Hi guys happy to read your insights rizza from philippines
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A3: Recently went to Conf and took 4 new crew mates with me. The crewmate I felt most resistance with was first on board.
A3: a delicate balance: Ts struggling with burn out have trouble hearing from excited ones.I like short, sweet emails with quick tips
Loved meeting you and the new crew at the program! https://t.co/QQyY8MgMQr
A3: Recently went to Conf and took 4 new crew mates with me. The crewmate I felt most resistance with was first on board.
A4 I share, oh do I share from lessons to to my blog. The more I share the more people I reach of the magic they can create
RT : A3: It’s about embodying the growth mindset. Throw overboard “Can it be done”, and hoist “HOW can we do it?!”
A3 Cont.'d: Trying so hard to put the book into the hands of as many colleagues as possible!
A3 Okay-Haven't been in pirate gear this year, but I did arrive as ! We "shook up" the central offices! https://t.co/WbLaZN41nD
Putting on an EdCamp is so much fun and rewarding!
A3: was shared by at opening meetings this year! Great way to start off the year & inspiring for new teachers like me.
Q2 I have two Ss this year I'm pouring my ❤️ in to. They need a better relationship with Ts and positive feedback--I gave 1 a journal.
A3 I try to compliment Ts and let them know if I hear Ss talking about something they have done
Thats our plan! Get the ones on board that are willing and then spread it like wildfire. https://t.co/puxBtEzMBo
didn't go over for me either so I decided I'd stick to it 1 Ts at a time & take success in small strides
A3 It's easy to spread the spirit if you live it, just be yourself & make learning fun- it's contagious! https://t.co/gzx2js50ev
A4: So like I'm sort of naturally good at um communication and stuff so like I don't so much need a special tool or whatever, I think.
look the Jedi are "Testing" the students. See Jedi are pro-testing. Pearson=Jedi
a4 face to face talks are the way to go! Say to much electronically we do
the response was overwhelmingly positive, I learned a lot in process & inspired one MS T that's going all out with her Ss
a4 advertise at all conferences and edcamps that TLAP and the crew saved my teaching, inspiration is contagious.
A4: It's about the conversations on chats like this one or face to face
A4 My problem is being too wordy in a newsletter. Twitter has helped me develop a sense of conciseness.
A4: Force to force.... I mean Face to face is the best!
A4: Being visible helps communication so much. So much easier to talk face to face than over email or holographic comm. device
A4: Rephrase everything in the form of a polite, open-ended question. Smile a lot. Wait.
Q4: ask people to clarify. Don't put words into their mouth.
A. 3 I created fantasy characters to engage folks on wonders of awesome brain parts that benefit Ts & Ss
https://t.co/LiWqfBAUhJ
A4: Repeating myself... but Class Story on has been a big hit with parents and communication this year. Love it.
A5: I think most of us know how THIS pirate does it, but if anyone needs help w/that. Let me know! Here to help with that!
A5: hammock (confessed introvert)
A5: Believe it or not, the comic shop and then to the coffee shop. I recharge my creativity there. https://t.co/7tBHiRdsZZ
Have to skip out for dinner but thanks to for putting together such a fun themed topic for tonight & thx to YOU for joining!
A5: Finding ways to feed your will help unlock the force. I've started playing UKE to help me. https://t.co/96lynkYctA
A4: Be an active listener! Listen and repeat to clarify! Show empathy and know that every concern is important.
A5 I go road riding or trail riding on my bicycle. Kayak helps, too!
A4: Everyone has a story to tell. Give them the stage and watch what will happen.
I think we should all connect with as he will have some awesome answers to Q5…
A4: Tech speak doesn't resonate with some Ts so common language goes a long way to help build good techie relationships
A4: Need to be better using email less and face 2 face more. Also, start returning emails with phone calls.
I'm guilty: you were my inspiration for that Q Sir! https://t.co/OqOdmWHFCN
A5: I think most of us know how THIS pirate does it, but if anyone needs help w/that. Let me know! Here to help with that!
A4: by doing & showing, not by telling all the time.
A5: I watch sunrises to recharge
A4 Sketching. Clarifying the message and getting it out there for subject matter experts (SMEs) & learners to kick off conversations..
Great idea - any examples? https://t.co/AoIGbBzEDM
Lead by immersion. Have my Ss feel and see my passion through learning experiences
Thanks for getting on my radar, . I will definitely follow along! Sounds like a great group of educators!
A5: nothing beats a night out or in with the wife and kids. A trip to a play place seeing them have joy brings it back to reality
A5 Time with my three boys is all the recharge I need. Parenting is the #1 teacher training tool available.
A5: I talk to runner friends on Twitter via or I go for a run. I play Candy Crush Soda, which helps me to zone out.
A5: I am sure you saw this coming from me… I play music & games… Man I love games.
Q5:Since winter is upon us (kind of) not much golfing happening. I recharge spending QT with my daughter. Time away from it all helps.
A5: Always to the gym or on a long run. Also helps to attend PD or read a great edu book. Re-read and suck it up and go
A4: Don't forget that VISIBILITY is a.form of communication too. Being seen as present & connected w/ Ss says a lot to community.
A5: Intentional and radical self-care, finding (or re-finding) your passion(s), & giving yourself permission to spend time there.
A5: No lie, I tell pirate jokes to my colleagues! It's all about recharging with other like minded people!
a5 When i need to recharge, i visit younger grades, older grades, to see how far they come how far they can go.
Case in point, after this I ended up writing about the rise of the mob after the first world war. https://t.co/wqBNaFn71M
A5: To recharge I go to my patio in summer & fireplace in winter. Maybe that's why we also do & Best way to learn
A4: has been a big addition this year! Text reminders of big events and due dates have been MAJORLY helpful!
growth mindset is do crucial for Ts
A5: I sit and think about how I can make things beyond mediocre. I think about how my lessons will have an impact beyond my room
A5 I am lucky- was the 1st teacher I ever worked with...the best recharger because she is always doing the best thing for Ss
A5: I will for sure go to ,I play games or design my game
A5: I go to Mos Eisley of course...
A4: I chat with Ts,listen to them so they know they're important&sympathize as I reiterate, comm occurs if Ts feel they have a voice
A5: To recharge my inner Jedi, I look at other blogs or do some writing myself. It helps clear my head & give me ideas.
A5: For me, it's Classic Rock, stillness/silence, and hot, buttered popcorn--ALL of which are my post-chat plans tonight! :)
A5: Other than Twitter, recharge my edu pirate spirit! Personal spirit needs some down time w/ family
A4: Develop relationships
A4: Face to face is always great, but ialso use to relay additional info. to Ps & Ss.
A5: I started a gratitude journal thanks to book! I'm using LOVE this app & for showing it to me!
A5: Laugh. Laughing helps a lot of things.
got to love Dagobah this time of year!
Q6: What lessons (your own or observed) are enough to make hair curl into galactic buns of excitement? https://t.co/7K0sCIHr50
A5: I ask my students. They seem to know what's up.
A5, workshops, Spark, places that make feel like a kid again,the river, the ballpark,ride my bike.for a walk,
A5: I go to fellow teacher leaders to inspire innovation
a5:spend time with my lovely wife and amazing 4 year old, or head to my man cave for some scale modeling
A5: Play with my own kids! Pretend play with them is amazing and they are really good at it! Rejuvenates my hope for the future.
A5: I love, love, love spending time with my husband and sons! ❤
A 5 I replace "pirate" for "innovator" for an image I can run with into waters that challenge yet are safe:-) . Others?
A6: I love doing a full lesson with my Ss with the power of and
Yeah, writing does it for me. Whether it's a song or a blog post, it does something invigorating
A5: of course! My is the best place to recharge!!!!!
A5: I try to go to their weekend events when I can. Seeing how much it means to them always lights a new fire.
A5:Reggae Wine really helps! Kidding! Kind of. I have special troops in my building whom I spend more time with to recharge.
Have to leave a little early...watched Episode V with the fam after school, have to get some stuff done! Thanks for the great chat!
hoping Santa or brings me him for Christmas
A5 looking at old thank you cards and letters from students/admins fills the tank for the hard times too
A5: I usually have a conversation with younger, more inexperienced Ts. Our talks usually starts brainstorming and creativity.
it is so rewarding to go to inspiring Ts
Created a carnival in to teach forces and motion
I should ask if the tee comes in xxxxsmall
... or I go scuba diving or skiing. ;-)
A5. - Love to golf and create or just walk on the Erie Canal with friend. Fine dinner with friends and a glass of wine works too:-)
not only can they inspire but they can be effective and reflective feedback
A6: Observing hands-on lessons that make high level thinking happen in the classroom is always great!
A5: My other guilty recharge: seeking good basketball stuff. I coach MS girls, and new drills and ideas just feel good.
A6: 1. It's okay to make mistakes. 2. It's okay to laugh. 3. Every failed lesson can be successful 4. Let the students teach you
Regina - Phx, AZ- hs ELA checking in for Force recharge to get through Finals week. Getting some ideas to start 2nd sem with
cool! that is what I plan to do with my 2 grandtoddlers over the break! https://t.co/kJ2eab6Qkj
A5: Play with my own kids! Pretend play with them is amazing and they are really good at it! Rejuvenates my hope for the future.
I love this. They are the best and takes me to that beautiful moment.
A6: My beginning of the year skit where I teach that fair does not mean equal. The kids get their first peek at my silly side!
Don't think it's appropriate to tweet "galactic buns" :)
Ku got it right. Travel… The more we tighten our grip on work, the more star systems will slip through our figures.
Absolutely! Clicking the post button for me just seems to clear the world for a time.
A6 Saw a health T show Ss the power of our minds by asking each to hold a string attached to a washer & make it move w/silent commands
a6: my Salem Witch Trial, Explorer Elimination Chamber, Slave Auction, Middle Passage, Mars Colony
A6: I'm struggling with this because the main pirate used to work AT my school. We're still feeling the loss.
A6 I have Ss on the look out for words they don't know in their GR books. They use tech to teach the vocab to all
Gotta go but always a treat to be able to be part of and . Makes for a Marvelous-and inspiring-Monday!!!!
A6: Diffendoofer Day! Dr.Seuss book w/ smelling, yelling, tying knots, noodle poodles & laughing as subjects! https://t.co/FLLOlYvJyt
A6: Heart dissection in Sci 8 & an S was putting her finger through the valve & realized by the feel that it was one directional!
Not only the silly side, but the human side too! :) https://t.co/AIgWDa7iJN
A6: My beginning of the year skit where I teach that fair does not mean equal. The kids get their first peek at my silly side!
A6: Favorite lesson was teaching density and we used art and chemistry to find out which mask was fake
A6: So many great ideas from Ts, conferences, pds, & life experiences out there. I'm yearning to make my way back into the classroom
A6 modeling energetic and divergent intros with and for Ts
A6: Getting my HS Ss connected w/ 10YOs this week to share their Bill of Rights "10 for 10 Year Olds" summary infographics
Q7: The natives are restless this time of year; how do you keep them reaching for MORE anyway? https://t.co/xspmZ3Accl
Love this https://t.co/fRPTmBFjxO
A6: Getting my HS Ss connected w/ 10YOs this week to share their Bill of Rights "10 for 10 Year Olds" summary infographics
A6:
Me-The kind where we teach the young padawan learners to harness the force they have w/ in
Yoda-Learn to think for self they must
I never understood the value, importance & balance of personal + professional passion until . Thanks
Thanks! We're giving it a try with an authentic audience.
A6: Once saw a shy introvert totally own the "popular" extrovert in a historic rap battle in class. I think in him.
A6 - Just hosted student-led Celebration of Innovation -Ss applied course content, to create innovation for the wider community
A7: keeping up relationships, listening, believing in them
A7: Review board games are always a hit in WH. APWH may make me walk the plank if they don't get Taboo this week
A7: Again, we are doing day on Friday. Hoping to pick things up and engage Ss. Teachers and admin share their passions
A7: Give them space, allow them to be silly, engage them in new ways. Ss are just like Ts, need change sometimes.
A6: Conference from last Wednesday still got me feeling some galactic buns of excitment. Just sayin'
A6: Cage Match! With so many to choose from its hard but I do love when I have kids do the cage match! https://t.co/gQz9S4VME4
A7: Disguise critical thinking/STEM activities as "holiday fun!"
A7 Teaching the for full engagement (which we should do year 'round). Hands on, interest based, full of music, art, relationships.
A7: Sharing w/ them your understanding for their excitement & spicing up routine w/ events & ways they can show you their smartness
A6: I feel that my 2nd gr. Kabuki self portrait masks was a great lesson about other cultures outside Ss own https://t.co/xbvn1cgKaa
A7: Explaining, then showing, & then having Ss demonstrate the importance of being Jango Fett instead of one of the Clone Army.
A7: You show them importance of every moment as an opportunity to live an unforgettable experience. If it's not, reflect, try again.
allowing them to be silly is important to understand them as the great kids they are
Cool - It's fun to teach Ss to listen with their brains:-) https://t.co/y05N14Vwp3
A7: keeping up relationships, listening, believing in them
A7: It's an exciting time of year to be a kid. Ask myself, what makes them excited? Christmas presents, Lights, Music, etc. Got it!
A7: keeping it full ahead!!!!
A7: By sending them messages that encourage them to study, but that are fun. Like this one! https://t.co/IcO84hYFPH
A7: By asking open ended, mind opening questions or posing Jedi quests to undertake!
A7: I've learned that if you challenge S's they will accept it & raise the bar. Make it fun. Reward successes, and they will amaze u
These are super cool! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks. Let me know if you know any Ts or parents w/ 10-ish year olds who want to take a look this week https://t.co/2Y1ZQvgshJ
what a great idea with an authentic audience
a7: Just keep being ME. The hallway skippin', Superhero lovin', M GO BLUE cheerin', Piratin' guy at my school. Normal is boring
A7: Listen to students; ask them to Notice and Wonder; cross curricular/inter disciplinary big idea student derived projects; singing
has been a great "distraction" for students to do after all the testing they have recently done. https://t.co/22cBUgKrc3
A7: Disguise critical thinking/STEM activities as "holiday fun!"
Yes! Love it when Silly ties into Content and the Ss can apply stuff in fun way they enjoy! https://t.co/tdVH52BX9e
A7: Give them space, allow them to be silly, engage them in new ways. Ss are just like Ts, need change sometimes.
it is good to recognize we are all excited
It was a cage match. The students on the outside designed with Legos, those inside designed with Kapla blocks.
A7: Giving them something different, keeping them on their toes!
thanks for the great tonight can't wait to be back on board for another adventure!
A7: There is a world full of cool tools! We try to intrigue them with books & tech in the library! Curiosity! https://t.co/H74su6UAKF
A7: love this time of yr bc Ts want tech to increase Ss interests which is good for me & I jump on the chance to visit
Seriously people you need to check out Nick’s game it is awesome. Glad to hear it is going well.
Usually I like to come & play in , but it's taken me nearly an hour to catch up on everything from ! Happy Holidays all!
A7 gonna stop telling Students! Instead, going to let them ask good questions and seek out answers! Humans don't know everything!
After a long day, is recharging me. My Ss thank you in advanced.
Q8: is known for er... "creative" solutions. Give a shout & props to those who inspire you! Grow our ! https://t.co/KFLangLGrJ
A7: Next week we have a "Happy Holidays Ice Cream Game Party Test" because most people like most of those things!
Love this as I think sometimes people forget to hit the follow button on those they read and like.
A7 Youngest is a CNA, graduated last May. She's back in school in January. Keeping the faith & easy does it.
A8 is the Han Solo to my Luke! is the Yoda to my Toby Wan
Or, like me, they hit the follow limit https://t.co/c7cGMkvPyK
Love this as I think sometimes people forget to hit the follow button on those they read and like.
A8: This Twitter world and PLN is new to me this year.Thanks to for pioneering thisground and alwaysbeing a great teammate!
A8 It's been a while since we chatted, but.. lit my candle.
A8: is one heck of a 5th grade teacher and a great colleague. Keeps the energy at a level that no one else knows about.
A8: = creative powerhouses + great dance moves
A8: Awesome people to follow: & peeps
Thank you to the people who've made my evening great! The passion you have is unmatched! :)
A8: So many to choose from, but whoever tickles my fancy might not tickle yours. Instead, I suggest you jump in, explore, and engage!
