#5thchat Archive

#5thchat is for people interested in chatting about topics in education, especially as they relate to Grade 5. The goal is to connect people who enjoy learning & sharing, plus supporting & creating partnerships worldwide!
Tuesday August 1, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Hello #5thchat! Introduce yourself, your role in education and what you are looking forward to this new school year.
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Hi #5thchat - Edward from Long Beach, CA. I'm a HS @linked_learning & #edtech coordinator looking forward to implementing LL pathways!
  • participatechat Aug 1 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #5thchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/bsl55664vz
  • EDUcre8ive Aug 1 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    John Kline from WeVideo for Schools. Love me some learning! S'what I live for #5thchat
  • iowajonhuebner Aug 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hi, I am Jon, a 5th grade teacher from Iowa. I am looking forward to getting to know a new group of Ss. #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hey John, glad you could join! #5thchat
    In reply to @EDUcre8ive
  • jmplus2 Aug 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    #5thchat - Hello everyone. Jeanne / 5th grade teacher in the St.Louis area.
  • missmcalister Aug 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hi #5thchat I am Chandler McAlister from Dallas, TX. I teach 5th grd ELAR and science. I am excited to grow during my 2nd year of teaching.
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    New students, new experiences right? #5thchat
    In reply to @iowajonhuebner
  • yenneam Aug 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    I'm Ann, teach 5th grade in Colorado Springs. Looking forward to taking steps toward student's taking ownership of their learning. #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi Jeanne, thanks for joining us tonight! #5thchat
    In reply to @jmplus2
  • CoachCueva Aug 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hey #5thchat ! Melinda from Rosenberg, TX. Looking forward to my 1st year at a new school building relationships & challenging myself!!
  • Teachintjay Aug 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi! I'm Terry a Reading Specialist from Alabama's Gulf Coast. First time here. #5thchat
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Aug 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    I'm Paul Solarz, a 5th grade teacher from Arlington Heights, IL. Looking forward to: @Peekapak @WriteSteps_ @PenpalSchools & more! #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Student ownership is EVERYTHING! It's always rewarding to see them "take the wheel." #5thchat
    In reply to @yenneam
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Exciting! Everything will be new. I love the "blank page" opportunity #5thchat
    In reply to @CoachCueva
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Q1: What does “pursuing a love of learning” mean to you? #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hi Terry, I hope you find your time with us worth it! #5thchat
    In reply to @Teachintjay
  • TrishKing6 Aug 1 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Trish in TN I teach Global Cultures, Looking forward to meeting more of my new 6th graders &their Ps at ipad orientations this week #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    A1: "Pursuing a love of learning" to me is doing and learning things that you don't want to stop or can't wait to continue #5thchat
  • Robitaille2011 Aug 1 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hello, Louise from Ontario #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    ipad orientation? is this where they get a device to keep for the year? #5thchat
    In reply to @TrishKing6
  • daniellecaryn Aug 1 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    #5thchat Danielle, teaching 5th in Guatemala
  • EDUcre8ive Aug 1 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    A1: you don't even think of learning as learning. You just are and it fuels you #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Love it! Learning is part of your fabric; it's not work or a chore, just is! #5thchat
    • EDUcre8ive Aug 1 @ 8:06 PM EDT
      A1: you don't even think of learning as learning. You just are and it fuels you #5thchat
  • yenneam Aug 1 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1: To me it means to take on a challenge and keep pushing through when it's hard to make the pieces come together. #5thchat
  • iowajonhuebner Aug 1 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1. to me it means to never stop learning. To broaden your knowledge base to other areas of interest. #5thchat
  • TrishKing6 Aug 1 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Yup! They were issued the iPads last week and now I'm training them on our LMS and basics like email & printing #5thchat
    In reply to @MrSteinhauser
  • jmplus2 Aug 1 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1: Learning along side the kids keeps me feeling "refueled" and passionate about the content. #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Right? That internal drive keeps you going no matter what! #5thchat
    In reply to @yenneam
  • daniellecaryn Aug 1 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    #5thchat A1 It means always asking why, how, and how come...
  • Teachintjay Aug 1 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: Pursuing a love of learning means allowing Ss the freedom to be curious and follow paths to answer ?s. Allow them to be Genius. #5thchat
  • elena_SF_CA Aug 1 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Hi, Elena, 5th gr teacher from SF, CA, looking forward to expanding my school garden this school year. #5thchat #plantingfutures
  • TrishKing6 Aug 1 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1. Being open to new things, asking questions, seeking answers, learning almost without thinking about it. #5thchat
  • CoachCueva Aug 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    "Pursuing a love of learning" means continuing to learn & explore because its what you are passionate about & sharing that passion #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    If we aren't passionate about the content why would we expect the kids? #5thchat
    In reply to @jmplus2
  • EDUcre8ive Aug 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Yes. Set an example and show them yourself learning. And don't even talk about it!#5thchat
    In reply to @jmplus2
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Ask MORE questions! #5thchat
  • EDUcre8ive Aug 1 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    What wherefore whence wither #5thchat
    In reply to @daniellecaryn
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Sharing your passion builds relationships, models behaviors and is inspirational #5thchat
    • CoachCueva Aug 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT
      "Pursuing a love of learning" means continuing to learn & explore because its what you are passionate about & sharing that passion #5thchat
  • yenneam Aug 1 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1b: Finding ways to make the world a better place and then learning how. #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Q2: Growing up, what was something you loved to learn about and why did it interest you? #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A2: Always fascinated w/things that connect to my life - health, history, music, my city, nature, etc. they impacted me so I cared #5thchat
  • yenneam Aug 1 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A2: I loved math because it was like a puzzle to me. HS/College I loved anatomy/physiology because it explained so much! #5thchat
  • iowajonhuebner Aug 1 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A2.This is difficult. I always have loved learning. Probably top was history and geography because I love traveling and new places #5thchat
  • missmcalister Aug 1 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A2 I love to learn about music. I am skilled in this area. Ss like learning when they feel successful. #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Anat/Phys was one of my favorite classes in HS for that exact reason #5thchat
    In reply to @yenneam
  • daniellecaryn Aug 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    #5thchat A2: other cultures and history
  • Robitaille2011 Aug 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    #5thchat I loved to learn new dance moves because it helped me grow as a dancer.
    • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:12 PM EDT
      Q2: Growing up, what was something you loved to learn about and why did it interest you? #5thchat
  • CoachCueva Aug 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A2: Growing up I loved learning about all things science! The excitement of the unknown was my favorite part! #5thchat
  • TrishKing6 Aug 1 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A2. Languages! I started Spanish at 5 then Latin, Greek, & French. It was fun, came naturally & I loved history & wanted to travel. #5thchat
    • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:12 PM EDT
      Q2: Growing up, what was something you loved to learn about and why did it interest you? #5thchat
  • Teachintjay Aug 1 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A2: I was fascinated with English/Lit, then History. It's probably not a coincidence that my fav. T in midd/HS taught those classes #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Same here and you can incorporate so many other areas when you travel too #5thchat
    In reply to @iowajonhuebner
  • elena_SF_CA Aug 1 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A1: Perusing a love of learning means u stay open to new ideas. U model a willingness to change. Accept failure as part of learning.#5thchat
  • Jyoung1219 Aug 1 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A2: I loved studying baseball statistics. It was super fun to calculate batting averages and ERAs. #5thchat
    In reply to @MrSteinhauser, @PaulSolarz
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Do you try to incorporate music throughout your day? #5thchat
    In reply to @missmcalister
  • EDUcre8ive Aug 1 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2: so many things that weren't taught in school and I couldn't understand why: fishing, canning, building, navigating...#5thchat
  • HowardKiyuna Aug 1 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2: I liked to dismantle bikes and put them back together. Thinking of hanging a bike on my class wall. #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    I was not about to show others my dance moves when I was younger! Haha, now I don't care #5thchat
    In reply to @Robitaille2011
  • daniellecaryn Aug 1 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    #5thchat other cultures and history, I liked to learn how other people think, to figure them out... It helped me understand myself
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Understanding how the world works through discovery is the best! #5thchat
    In reply to @CoachCueva
  • Jyoung1219 Aug 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    What activities or structures do you use to promote success in your students? #5thchat
    In reply to @missmcalister
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Good for you! I took 6 years of Spanish and speak like a two year old #5thchat
    In reply to @TrishKing6
  • missmcalister Aug 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    I do. I play music in my room when Ss are working, and I love using songs in content areas. #5thchat
    In reply to @MrSteinhauser
  • EDUcre8ive Aug 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: music has been huge (masters degree from Yale) and my ES teacher almost made me hate it for life. Thx Mr. Holtz. Not. #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Ya, I would agree there probably is a connection #5thchat
    In reply to @Teachintjay
  • Jyoung1219 Aug 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    That's really cool, Howard. I tried that but wasn't successful in putting it back together. Still fun though #5thchat
    In reply to @HowardKiyuna
  • jmplus2 Aug 1 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: Loved historical fiction! now it helps fuel a love of historical fiction for my 5th graders who usually write it off. #5thchat #tcrwp
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Did that love of baseball statistics transfer to a love of math? #5thchat
    In reply to @Jyoung1219, @PaulSolarz
  • HowardKiyuna Aug 1 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: A little older I loved every aspect of a marching band show. Arr, choreograph, rehearsing, performing #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    interesting you mentioned that #5thchat
    In reply to @EDUcre8ive
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Q3: Did u experience a time when u “lost” that love of learning? Why do u think that happened? If not, what prevented that loss? #5thchat
  • Jyoung1219 Aug 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Absolutely. I'm not a Math & STEAM Instructional Coach to share my love of math & discovery. #5thchat
    In reply to @MrSteinhauser, @PaulSolarz
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    and see the similarities between us! #5thchat
    In reply to @daniellecaryn
  • EDUcre8ive Aug 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    That was my favorite thing of all!!! Thanks for reminding me. My dream: own a bike shop. That's all. #5thchat
    In reply to @HowardKiyuna
  • TrishKing6 Aug 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    I thought I KNEW Spanish until I moved to Paraguay I was an excellent listener & held onto to vocab but couldn't get the words out #5thchat
    In reply to @MrSteinhauser
  • missmcalister Aug 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A3 I lost interest in writing and grammar, because I was not performing well. I gave up b/c I didn't get it. #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A3: I used to love reading & then around middle school stopped bc I stopped reading for the story and only analysis - took joy away #5thchat
  • elena_SF_CA Aug 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2: I loved science b/c I loved to learn about how things are made and how things work. I was very curious. Still am. #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    students demonstrating learning through song is always fun and sometimes funny! #5thchat
    In reply to @missmcalister
  • cacothren Aug 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    I didn't love everything but I generally enjoyed learning. I have a natural curiosity and thirst for knowledge. #5thchat
  • EDUcre8ive Aug 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Always gotta have a guitar (or whatever) handy. My wife improvised during transitions. Changes lyrics of known songs on the fly #5thchat
    In reply to @missmcalister, @MrSteinhauser
  • ReadforCupcakes Aug 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Q3: I did! I went home at 3 and left school at school. Not my finest moment! Got my mojo back in my 13th year!!! #5thchat
  • Jyoung1219 Aug 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A3: My love of baseball statistics faded a bit during the steroids era. Didn't like that people got jacked stats by jacking up #5thchat
    In reply to @MrSteinhauser
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    We have to remember that one bad moment can have a lasting impact #5thchat
    • EDUcre8ive Aug 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT
      A2: music has been huge (masters degree from Yale) and my ES teacher almost made me hate it for life. Thx Mr. Holtz. Not. #5thchat
  • yenneam Aug 1 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A3: MS learning was difficult - the social game was more important, and several teachers who weren't interested in kids. #5thchat
  • TrishKing6 Aug 1 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A3. Algebra 2 crushed my spirit & all math after it (until college) was miserable. Couldn't get it in my head. Shut down. #5thchat
    • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      Q3: Did u experience a time when u “lost” that love of learning? Why do u think that happened? If not, what prevented that loss? #5thchat
  • Robitaille2011 Aug 1 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    #5thchat Yes! I think it was because I was bored with filling out work sheets...
    • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      Q3: Did u experience a time when u “lost” that love of learning? Why do u think that happened? If not, what prevented that loss? #5thchat
  • ReadforCupcakes Aug 1 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3: I was overwhelmed, under appreciated (in my mind), and felt isolated from the other staff! #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    curiosity is such a powerful force, we can't take that out of our students! #5thchat
    In reply to @elena_SF_CA
  • jmplus2 Aug 1 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3: My loss of learning happened when my mindset was fixed. Sophomore yr in HS. Now it's a great life lesson to share with my Ss. #5thchat
  • EDUcre8ive Aug 1 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3: end of grad school. Of course you always come back to it. Sometimes you have to be deliberate #5thchat
  • yenneam Aug 1 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3b: Even the hardest subject was worth the effort if my teacher cared about me. #5thchat
  • Teachintjay Aug 1 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3: Held on to my love of History/Eng/Lit. Held on to my disdain for all things math. Looking back, I didn't have the greatest Ts. #5thchat
  • CoachCueva Aug 1 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3: I lost my love of learning my first 2 years of college taking classes that didn't inspire me. Regained during edu classes #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    ugh worksheets #5thchat
    In reply to @Robitaille2011
  • elena_SF_CA Aug 1 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3: (A) In college I had an intense "Rec & Leisure" teacher that wanted to fail me. My vaca plans weren't active or sporty enough. #5thchat
  • iowajonhuebner Aug 1 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3.I had a teacher who hated his job. I believe he was happy when everyone was miserable. Had to persevere to make it through year #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Interesting you brought up Alg2 because the Cal State University system decided to stop it as a requirement for non-STEM majors #5thchat
    In reply to @TrishKing6
  • elena_SF_CA Aug 1 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    (B) I dropped the class at the state school & took it at a community college, but I never forgot how bad the whole thing felt. #5thchat
  • TrishKing6 Aug 1 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Interesting! #5thchat
    In reply to @MrSteinhauser
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    That's horrible! We have to cultivate positive staff relationships like we do students #5thchat
    In reply to @ReadforCupcakes
  • cacothren Aug 1 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A3: I got lost in 5th grade math. I'm not sure if I ever recovered.#5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Q4: What does a “love of learning” look like at school? #5thchat
  • EDUcre8ive Aug 1 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    So true. The other music T: Mrs. Todd - best teacher ever and I went back and told her so 25 years later. #5thchat
    In reply to @MrSteinhauser
  • Jyoung1219 Aug 1 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Yep. My older brother taught me how. I still do it from time to time. The challenge now in adulthood is filtering distractions #5thchat
    In reply to @HowardKiyuna, @MrSteinhauser, @PaulSolarz
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A4:Coming to school on time, noisy rooms, staying after class, bringing outside info to school bc of connections = love of learning #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Similar to me! I switched to EDU after first year, game changer! #5thchat
    In reply to @CoachCueva
  • cacothren Aug 1 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A4: Excitement, curiosity and engagement. #5thchat
  • elena_SF_CA Aug 1 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    This is what I like best about #tlap & @burgessdave ...chasing the "hook" that will rope in the most students & the most learning! #5thchat
    In reply to @MrSteinhauser, @burgessdave
  • jmplus2 Aug 1 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Agree! Worked so hard at mindset this past yr with my kids. But even so still had some that were hard to convince. #5thchat
    In reply to @Teachintjay
  • TrishKing6 Aug 1 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A4 Curious kiddos asking all kinds of questions, excited about whatever the day's activities might be, making connections, & smiles #5thchat
  • Jyoung1219 Aug 1 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A4: When Ss dig into own interests & passions. When they #DiveintoInquiry. Where Ts are not the focus. Where Ss own process #5thchat
    In reply to @MrSteinhauser
  • cacothren Aug 1 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A4: Collaboration, light bulb moments and lots of smiles 😊! #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    I think the idea of books tell stories got lost when it was grammar/language focused only #5thchat
    In reply to @CoachCueva
  • CoachCueva Aug 1 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A4: a love of learning at a school is students & teachers researching/exploring because they want to, not because it's assigned! #5thchat
  • ReadforCupcakes Aug 1 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    LOL is engaged students, ready to try new things, excited teachers! I've spent my summer in pd to bring new things to my Ss!#5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Whoa! not OK #5thchat
    In reply to @theboosmom
  • EDUcre8ive Aug 1 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A4: authentic voice. Ownership. #5thchat
  • Teachintjay Aug 1 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A4: Smiles abound from one end of the school to the other. Ss are actively engaged in their learning. Lots of energy and excitmt #5thchat
  • jmplus2 Aug 1 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A4 - LOVE OF LEARNING looks like Ss running to their classrooms when school starts because they can't wait to get there! #5thchat
  • ReadforCupcakes Aug 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    #5thchat
  • yenneam Aug 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A4: Love when my students will email me projects that they work on at night. I don't give homework! #5thchat
  • joannavrteaches Aug 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A2 Art! I could be as creative as I wanted to be and there was no "right or wrong" answer. It took away the fear of failure #5thchat
    • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:12 PM EDT
      Q2: Growing up, what was something you loved to learn about and why did it interest you? #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Students do the work because THEY want to #5thchat
    In reply to @yenneam
  • Robitaille2011 Aug 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    #5thchat Lots of talking, questions, movement, student voice https://t.co/NpikffX8ZT
  • joannavrteaches Aug 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3 7th grade math=disaster. Teacher was so strict and I was terrified. I couldn't learn the material and it haunts me to this day #5thchat
    • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      Q3: Did u experience a time when u “lost” that love of learning? Why do u think that happened? If not, what prevented that loss? #5thchat
  • ReadforCupcakes Aug 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A2: Pompeii, the Titanic, UFOs, world mysteries! #5thchat
  • iowajonhuebner Aug 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4. Love of learning looks like Ss taking charge of their education. They play an active role, not passive #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A noisy class does NOT equal misbehavior - it can mean ACTIVE learning #5thchat
    In reply to @Robitaille2011
  • Jyoung1219 Aug 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Love it when they bat around the lineup. A great problem to have on the scorecard. #5thchat
    In reply to @yenneam, @HowardKiyuna, @MrSteinhauser, @PaulSolarz
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Q5: How do you foster students’ “love of learning” so that they are excited and engaged? #5thchat
  • jmplus2 Aug 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    One of the hard parts of working w/ older Ss. They've been hard on themselves for awhile. They just need lots of patience and love. #5thchat
    In reply to @Teachintjay
  • joannavrteaches Aug 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A4 engaged students, projects, choice, voice, high attendance--Ss want to be there, relaxed teachers happy to guide and to learn #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A5: PROVIDE CHOICE and acknowledge work that is above and beyond without prompting. Let Ss create and inspire their peers and us #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    They need time to tear down the defensive walls and be vulnerable again #5thchat
    In reply to @jmplus2, @Teachintjay
  • iowajonhuebner Aug 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A5. You get to know their likes/dislikes. You use their likes to make connections to the learning. #5thchat
  • ReadforCupcakes Aug 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A5: S choice! Allow them to work on projects they are passionate about, and also real-world problems! #5thchat
  • TrishKing6 Aug 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A5. Build trust, give them lots of voice & choice, help them find sources for answers, get excited about our learning together #5thchat
    • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT
      Q5: How do you foster students’ “love of learning” so that they are excited and engaged? #5thchat
  • cacothren Aug 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Q5: Show your passion and excitement. Show how the information is relevant to them. Incorporate tech and different learning styles. #5thchat
  • iowajonhuebner Aug 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A5b. If you take the time to get to know your Ss, then they will take to them to work for you. #5thchat
  • CoachCueva Aug 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A5: I keep class exciting and uplifting. Creating an environment of support & make sure they know it's ok to make mistakes! #5thchat
  • yenneam Aug 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A5b: Love of learning comes requires confidence to succeed. Some give up because the journey looks too hard. #5thchat
  • joannavrteaches Aug 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A5 by loving learning yourself! Your feelings are contagious. Give Ss choices, let them learn to be responsible for their actions #5thchat
    • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT
      Q5: How do you foster students’ “love of learning” so that they are excited and engaged? #5thchat
  • Teachintjay Aug 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A5: I bring in trade books, magazines, find websites, bring in props, sometimes schedule guests to help foster their curiosity. #5thchat
  • missmcalister Aug 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A5 Give students choice. I love projects, because students can pick the end product and topic most of the time. #5thchat
  • yenneam Aug 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A5: Help them set SMART goals that they want to keep reaching for. #5thchat
  • jmplus2 Aug 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A5: Empower kids to see choice in their learning. Currently reading the #empowerbook and highly recommend it! #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Variety helps to keep the novelty alive #5thchat
    In reply to @Teachintjay
  • ReadforCupcakes Aug 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    We did #stikbots during steam club! S recommendation! I had no idea what they were! Ss engaged over 2 hours! #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    great recommendation! It's definitely part of my large pile of summer books #5thchat
    In reply to @jmplus2
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Student suggestions are often the best! #5thchat
    In reply to @ReadforCupcakes
  • TrishKing6 Aug 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Awesome! I love when that happens! Mine have shown me some really cool things too. #5thchat
    In reply to @ReadforCupcakes
  • Robitaille2011 Aug 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    #5thchat Using the inquiry approach, creating a safe place https://t.co/wXToSLr32O
    • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT
      Q5: How do you foster students’ “love of learning” so that they are excited and engaged? #5thchat
  • joannavrteaches Aug 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Must leave early but wishing you all a wonderful week. Getting ready to go back to school is a challenge but exciting! #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Thanks for spending time with us! #5thchat
    In reply to @joannavrteaches
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Q6: How do you model “pursuing a love of learning?” #5thchat
  • HowardKiyuna Aug 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    That would be a great lesson. Use game replay, embed a doc cam & guide the class. Snacks. Finish w/a blog summary. #5thchat
    In reply to @Jyoung1219, @MrSteinhauser, @PaulSolarz
  • iowajonhuebner Aug 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Your feelings are contagious! I see it all the time. #5thchat
    In reply to @joannavrteaches
  • EDUcre8ive Aug 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A5: connect to stuff they love. Provide context. It's like that snowball post I saw yesterday @burgessdave #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A6: I am a big believer in not asking others to do what you're unwilling to do. I participate in convo & want to share my learning #5thchat
  • TrishKing6 Aug 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A6. I model it, share my learning and invite my Ss to learn with me. Ex: Last year I started #sketchnoting and many joined me. #5thchat
  • yenneam Aug 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A6: Twitter chats. Right answer? #5thchat
  • jmplus2 Aug 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    How about #InnovatorsMindset ? One of my other fav summer reads that will fuel my Ss love of learning. #5thchat
    In reply to @MrSteinhauser
  • EDUcre8ive Aug 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A5 have them own it by giving them a voice and an authentic audience. #5thchat
  • TrishKing6 Aug 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A6b. I let them teach me too- they're great at finding apps or other kinds of problem solving. #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Oh there are multiple "right answers" here! #5thchat
    In reply to @yenneam
  • CoachCueva Aug 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A6: Ss see how excited I get to be at school every day and do my job, in return they get excited about what they're learning!! #5thchat
  • Jyoung1219 Aug 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Nice. Great idea. #5thchat
    In reply to @HowardKiyuna, @MrSteinhauser, @PaulSolarz
  • HowardKiyuna Aug 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A5: I use Maker sessions as motivation for S or helping a S on the spectrum connect to the classroom activity. #5thchat
  • jmplus2 Aug 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Have you read #launchcycle by @ajjuliani and @spencerideas ? #5thchat
    In reply to @yenneam, @ajjuliani, @spencerideas
  • Robitaille2011 Aug 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    #5thchat Show your passion & love of learning...show that you care!
  • Teachintjay Aug 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A5: I confess that I don't know it all. I get in there and learn with them. I research with them, share my "awe" moments with them #5thchat
  • iowajonhuebner Aug 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A6.I share with them what I am learning....misconceptions I have, and how I figured out the solution..or where I am at in learning #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Oh and Lead Like a Pirate, LearnLAP is great too (already read it, not in Summer pile, Ha!) #5thchat
    In reply to @jmplus2
  • Teachintjay Aug 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Oops...that was A6 #5thchat
  • jmplus2 Aug 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Totally the right answer! :) #5thchat
    In reply to @yenneam
  • TrishKing6 Aug 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    They were both in my summer pile- great stuff! #5thchat
    In reply to @MrSteinhauser, @jmplus2
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    If you aren't excited you can't expected the Ss to be. Same goes if you are showing up to school late and leaving right at the bell #5thchat
    In reply to @CoachCueva
  • EDUcre8ive Aug 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A6: I make goofy greenscreen movies everyday. Ok sometimes no greenscreen but always fun & always about T&L (u might not know it) #5thchat
  • SSHistoryEduc Aug 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Agreed! Be your content's biggest fan, adaptable, responsive! #5thchat
    In reply to @cacothren
  • HowardKiyuna Aug 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A6: When I taught Lang Arts I did 2 wk home activity: Pick something you've never done, do it, write it up - present artifacts. #5thchat
  • cacothren Aug 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A6: Tell them how u pursue learning. What subjects interest u and how u fit it in. Kids ❤️to hear about their teachers. #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Q7: Should teaching content standards and teaching a “love of learning” be opposing ideas? #5thchat
  • SSHistoryEduc Aug 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Q5: Be your content's biggest fan, sell content like a saleperson. Be adaptable, responsive to learning styles & preferences! #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A7: Standards provide a framework in which we can inspire learning. If Ss don't love learning they aren't going to master standards #5thchat
  • SSHistoryEduc Aug 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Teachers frustrated with my own impulsivity, erratic choices, etc. That's adolescence! #5thchat
    In reply to @MrSteinhauser
  • jmplus2 Aug 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Yes, and my Ss chose ideas all yr long and took them through the cycle. It was their fav part of the day. #5thchat #discoverytime
    In reply to @yenneam, @ajjuliani, @spencerideas
  • CoachCueva Aug 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A7: definitely not! I am always looking for ways to incorporate both things in my lessons! #5thchat
  • iowajonhuebner Aug 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Oh it does. A very true statement #5thchat
    In reply to @Teachintjay
  • HowardKiyuna Aug 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A6: I'm always building something. Show them my Pinterest board or vids on the idea. My twitter feed is up sometimes #5thchat
  • SSHistoryEduc Aug 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Show you're still learning! Share WHAT you read and WHY you read it. #5thchat
    In reply to @MrSteinhauser
  • missmcalister Aug 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A7 Show interest in the content standards, and they will love learning about it. #5thchat
  • yenneam Aug 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A7: Standards help kids, too! Here's the expectation for you to be on track - What is your plan to get there? #5thchat
  • SSHistoryEduc Aug 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Engage in inquiry! Provide questions that aren't UNNECESSARILY regulated by boundaries. (some boundaries are good...when necessary) #5thchat
    In reply to @MrSteinhauser
  • TrishKing6 Aug 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A7. Standards are there, creating a framework and source of essential questions, a love of learning can certainly still be inspired #5thchat
    • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT
      Q7: Should teaching content standards and teaching a “love of learning” be opposing ideas? #5thchat
  • EDUcre8ive Aug 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A7: could get myself in big trouble if I answer. Let's just say love of learning is foundational & transfers to learning anything. #5thchat
  • Teachintjay Aug 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A7: All lessons that come from a passionate teacher have both included. #5thchat
  • HowardKiyuna Aug 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A7: Should, no. Is, probably for some. Motivating is like the salt of the earth. So tough. #5thchat
  • SSHistoryEduc Aug 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    John Dewey (@John_Dewey) compared educ boundaries to rules in sport. Plenty of opportunity for play within regulatory bounds. #5thchat
    In reply to @MrSteinhauser, @John_Dewey
  • iowajonhuebner Aug 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A7. I believe they can coexist. It comes down to how we present standards to Ss. #5thchat
  • cacothren Aug 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Q7: Find ways to make the content exciting and relevant. Use props, stories, videos to hook them. #5thchat
  • SSHistoryEduc Aug 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    YES, but it doesn't have to be! it can be opposing, but it need not be. #5thchat
    In reply to @TrishKing6
  • iowajonhuebner Aug 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A7b. If we create lessons based on Ss background and are engaging, then Ss will learn #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    totally! empowering students is one of the most powerful ways to inspire a love of learning #5thchat
    In reply to @DayCatherineM, @PaulSolarz
  • CoachCueva Aug 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A7: they go together. Standards set the framework for the lessons and the teacher helps keep the students love of learning! #5thchat
  • SSHistoryEduc Aug 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Confuse them, too. Think: curricular puzzle! Confusion is the antecedent of discovery! #5thchat
    In reply to @cacothren
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Q8: What is one thing you plan to incorporate in your school to help students “pursue a love a learning?” #5thchat
  • cacothren Aug 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Q7: I think it turns out to be opposing many times. It takes work, research and time to blend the two. #5thchat
  • SSHistoryEduc Aug 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Intentionally confuse kids! Think: curricular puzzle! Confusion is the antecedent of discovery & strong catalyst for inquiry! #5thchat
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A8: I want to provide more opportunity for students to be creative and have #stuvoice in school #5thchat
  • shanaprugh Aug 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    We're All Born With Mathematical Abilities (And Why That's Important) https://t.co/odjRyz8Jn5 #elemmathchat #5thchat #mathteacher
  • KWarnick13 Aug 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Help! Need ideas for how to do math centers in a 5th grade classroom! #mathchat #5thchat #fifthchat #edchat #edtechchat #txed #txedchat
  • SSHistoryEduc Aug 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Books, but not any books...books that converge and diverge in curious and engaging ways! #5thchat
    In reply to @MrSteinhauser
  • Teachintjay Aug 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A8: I hope to implement Genius Hour in some classrooms and Flipgrid so Ss will have another way to express their thoughts. #5thchat
  • SSHistoryEduc Aug 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Q8: Books that converge and diverge in curious and engaging ways! Multiple perspectives, but with contradictory points of view #5thchat
    • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT
      Q8: What is one thing you plan to incorporate in your school to help students “pursue a love a learning?” #5thchat
  • cacothren Aug 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Q8: Assist students who feel behind.Ss often give up at that point. #5thchat
  • CoachCueva Aug 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A8: I'll provide exciting relevant lessons and show them by example what a love for learning looks like. Excitement is contagious! #5thchat
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Aug 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A8 - Passion Time (a.k.a. #GeniusHour)! Here are all of our resources on how we do it: https://t.co/pKNLT2Z5Gm #5thchat
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Aug 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Thanks goes out to @MrSteinhauser for moderating a GREAT discussion on #5thchat tonight! Hope to see everyone back next Tuesday night! :)
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Aug 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Topic: "The Power of Building Relationships First" Please join @cjkorder NEXT TUESDAY at 7pm Central for #5thchat! #edchat #education #k12
  • UrbanEdChat Aug 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Coming to Houston, TX #fuelgreatminds #satchat #UrbanEdChat #5thchat #txeduchat #ntchat https://t.co/kzGUxVgYFn
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    always a pleasure! #5thchat
    In reply to @PaulSolarz
  • yenneam Aug 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A8: Using #designthinking to help me build empathy for different types of learners. Then playlists with choices for them! #5thchat
  • SSHistoryEduc Aug 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    I used version w extra credit, guided inquiry. Student(s) skipped other classes to present to peers. (Supportive colleagues!) #5thchat
    In reply to @Teachintjay
  • MrSteinhauser Aug 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Thank you #5thchat for sharing your amazing ideas and dedication to our students. Have a great school year!
  • missmcalister Aug 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A8 I would love to find some time to do a genius hour, or at least my own version of it occasionally. #5thchat
  • elena_SF_CA Aug 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A7: Certainly not, but there are times creating a link btwn the two takes some planning, but the effort pays off. #5thchat
  • Teachintjay Aug 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A superb job moderating! Enjoyed my first go at #5thchat Look forward to many more.
    In reply to @MrSteinhauser, @PaulSolarz
  • HowardKiyuna Aug 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A8: I've been trying to simplify for over a yr. Simplify. Is this really helping them? Is it complicating matters? #5thchat