#makeitreal Archive
Wednesday September 28, 2016
9:30 PM EDT
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Welcome! Please introduce yourself, your role and where you are from!
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:30 PM EDT
I am Teresa, MS Literacy Teacher, from NY.
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MrRussoRH
Sep 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Hello
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friends! Todd from NY- HS assistant principal.
https://t.co/RD9B0VmLpG
StantonAlana
Sep 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Hi Alana Stanton from Dacula Georgia. I love using music and pop culture in our class. Can't wait to learn some new ideas
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Hi! I'm Denis, K-12 Math supervisor, realmaker, and author of Instant Relevance! Welcome to all!
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT
@MrRussoRH
Hi Todd!
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT
@StantonAlana
Hi Alana!
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MagicPantsJones
Sep 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT
I'm Sean, I chill with 3rd graders, I'm from space, but I'm currently stuck in Florida. Excited to
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with my pal
@teresagross625
!
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
Hello Denis! Thanks for stopping by!
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Come on over to
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and bring your
#kidsdeserveit
hats with you!
perfinker
Sep 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT
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Hi team. Joining and lurking as I can tonight. Multi-tasking! I have read the chapter :) Gillian from Vancouver
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#IE
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT
@MagicPantsJones
Nice to have you with us!
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT
@perfinker
Hi Gillian!
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT
@teresagross625
I heard this was a cool chat so I figured I'd try it out
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seanrussell311
Sep 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Aloha! Sean from Raleigh, NC here. I'm a 5th grade math and science teacher.
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
Glad you could make it, think you will like it. You might know the author of the book....
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KConner1213
Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Karen from San Antonio, TX 5th grade, self contained
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@seanrussell311
Hi Sean!
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Hello
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so excited to chat tonight. This is Melissa from Katy TX!
https://t.co/WVS05HWJMO
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@seanrussell311
Welcome Sean! Thanks for joining
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@KConner1213
Hi Karen!
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primarybalance2
Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Sarah from Virginia Beach and I teach 2nd!
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MagicPantsJones
Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@seanrussell311
Two Seans, because Seans
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@ChouinardJahant
Hi Melissa!
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RadfordAmy
Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT
I'm Amy. Middle school ELA teacher from TN.
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@primarybalance2
You're Back! Welcome :)
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@primarybalance2
Hi Sarah!
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forthekiddoes
Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Hi y'all! Valerie from Atlanta. Teacher of Littles. Presently editing a video for a huge grant using my
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philosophy!
ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT
@StantonAlana
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Hello!!!
https://t.co/ILyAcvBZAv
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT
@RadfordAmy
Hi Amy!
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT
@forthekiddoes
Hi Valerie! How are you?
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT
@MagicPantsJones
@teresagross625
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Hello you two!
https://t.co/Z2f9H0FCfd
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT
@forthekiddoes
Ooh! Good luck and let me know if you need any support!
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT
@RadfordAmy
Welcome to
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Q1
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@MathDenisNJ
https://t.co/j46uaARNqz
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A1: engagement! Ss love it! It connects to them.
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Come on out to
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@MissDenko
@BethHouf
@burgessdave
@JayBilly2
@Jonharper70bd
@kennisdani
@alicekeeler
itsmeSpiri
Sep 28 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Hello
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friends Spiri from PA joining in 😊
ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 9:35 PM EDT
@teresagross625
So excited you are hosting cause you rock!!!
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https://t.co/oZp55VMIRV
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A1: we bring their world into our instruction
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT
@forthekiddoes
Good evening!
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forthekiddoes
Sep 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT
@teresagross625
I'm great! We are on Fall break. Been a quiet week!
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT
@ChouinardJahant
Thanks friend!
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hdutrey
Sep 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Little late, but I'm Heather, an instructional coach from IA
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A1: If one thing activates student passion, it's pop culture. It belongs to them! We have to use it or risk wasting the opp
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT
@itsmeSpiri
Hello there!
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT
@hdutrey
Hi Heather!
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT
@itsmeSpiri
HI!
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https://t.co/hDJ7aCvgZS
itsmeSpiri
Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@MagicPantsJones
@seanrussell311
I haven't met a Sean I didn't like ...hello boys 😊
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@MathDenisNJ
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Relevance, interest, passion, current trends all of which Ss are encompassed by & use daily
forthekiddoes
Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
Thank you! We've made a video carpool karaoke style for the first level of a district "Shark Tank" proposal.
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MrRussoRH
Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A1: look to create rapport with students and make connections that will create but in.
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A1: learned all kinds of literary vocab through Lego Movie.
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MagicPantsJones
Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@ChouinardJahant
@teresagross625
Heyyy!
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StantonAlana
Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A1 It makes the ss have a connection. It beings an element of magic to the room. They bond over pop culture
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V_Sojo
Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A1: Novelty heightens student interest and as a result creates a sense of relevance and therefore improves engagement
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@MrRussoRH
Creating safe learning environment.
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KConner1213
Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A1 Ss want to know we speak their language. They feel they can be understood
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@MathDenisNJ
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A1 To create authentic & relevant learning experiences Ts need to make connections with Ss.
forthekiddoes
Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A1 It's what the know and identify with. We have to bring it into learning. Art. Music. TV. Dance.
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StantonAlana
Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A1b It also allows them to make connections later. It creates memorable lessons
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT
@StantonAlana
Love the magic....Harry Potter is such a great connection....
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A1: IF Ss know their interests are valued and their opinions on Pop culture are welcome, conversations rise to a new level
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hdutrey
Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A1: Relationships w Ss are SO important... easy way to create relationships is w common interests - including pop culture
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT
@V_Sojo
Welcome!
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT
@itsmeSpiri
Hey hey!
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT
@KConner1213
Absolutely!
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MagicPantsJones
Sep 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT
@itsmeSpiri
@seanrussell311
Well, hello!
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https://t.co/jpGD9NRxNl
V_Sojo
Sep 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT
And making connects is the key to learning
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https://t.co/2EYpzclw1p
StantonAlana
Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A1b It also allows them to make connections later. It creates memorable lessons
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JayBilly2
Sep 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Hello friends let's
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in NJ- I'm Jay, an elementary principal
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT
@hdutrey
Definitely.
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RadfordAmy
Sep 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A1: It had been an immediate and easy connection to make with Ss.
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hdutrey
Sep 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT
And they're more likely to engage/participate in class:)
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https://t.co/zvM3bCMZMV
KConner1213
Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A1 Ss want to know we speak their language. They feel they can be understood
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT
@JayBilly2
Welcome!
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perfinker
Sep 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A1
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The emotional significance is where benefit originates--so POP culture is one way to get to that…
https://t.co/JaYuDghmA6
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Q1
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@MathDenisNJ
https://t.co/j46uaARNqz
ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT
@V_Sojo
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Hello my friend!
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT
@perfinker
Yes.
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MagicPantsJones
Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A1 Instant Relevance! If you're conversant in Ss' culture, they trust you, and they get you easier.
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MagicPantsJones
Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT
@JayBilly2
Hi Jay! Long time!
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A1: reluctant readers LOVE analyzing song lyrics
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT
@JayBilly2
Good evening Jay!
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT
@MagicPantsJones
Yes, they do!
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JoziKettle
Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A1: sparks interest and creates connections
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JacquieGentile
Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
@teresagross625
Jacquie, Pa 8th gr math, not big on tv, but hope to gain ideas tonight. Thks for avenue.
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT
@JoziKettle
Welcome!
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itsmeSpiri
Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
Helloooo
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https://t.co/ajQx9JiEGX
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT
@JayBilly2
Hi Jay! Thanks for seeing my bat signal!
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT
@JacquieGentile
Welcome!
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JayBilly2
Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Hello my friend
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https://t.co/niV523bQZD
MagicPantsJones
Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT
@JayBilly2
Hi Jay! Long time!
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V_Sojo
Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT
@teresagross625
Hi and thank you :) Sojo, educator from India
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landed here because of
@ChouinardJahant
primarybalance2
Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A1: integrating pop culture helps Ts relate to Ss and resulted in relationship building bc Ss will think you "get them"
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seanrussell311
Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A1. Utilizing pop culture makes teaching even more fun for me.
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#somewhatselfish
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
I thought he came for me?
@JayBilly2
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itsmeSpiri
Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT
@StantonAlana
hey girl!
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https://t.co/bFFhwVFz5T
RadfordAmy
Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
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. I have done just that by asking them to tell me about Pokemon. They will talk forever!
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Q2
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@MathDenisNJ
https://t.co/NaoDFk8VdA
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@JayBilly2
You're my bat signal!
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT
@seanrussell311
Right?????? I agree!
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V_Sojo
Sep 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT
I like this! "Instant Relevance!"
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https://t.co/mUZTEi2Gsj
MagicPantsJones
Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A1 Instant Relevance! If you're conversant in Ss' culture, they trust you, and they get you easier.
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT
@RadfordAmy
check out and follow
@PokemonGoEdu
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A2: We just recorded Carpool Karaoke. The kids LOVED it!
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hdutrey
Sep 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A2: Don't have a classroom right now, but I have used the TV show Numbers in math class:)
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itsmeSpiri
Sep 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT
@MagicPantsJones
@seanrussell311
Hello friends 😊
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https://t.co/WcuQP1rKkE
ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 9:43 PM EDT
@itsmeSpiri
#makeitreal
https://t.co/8BBRk1WuPM
MagicPantsJones
Sep 28 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A1 I was talking about
#StevenUniverse
w/some 5th graders the other day, one said, "Other teachers don't watch shows we watch!"
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A2:
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https://t.co/0LDWs0B4Nx
MagicPantsJones
Sep 28 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A2 I haven't embedded , but there's an understanding & a tone. Rather than co-opt, I want to come from a recognizable place.
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seanrussell311
Sep 28 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A2. I've been seasoning lessons with a little
@adamruins
I like the way the show cites its sources.
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forthekiddoes
Sep 28 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A2 I use Mythbusters with them often. We design our own tests based on things we hear or read.The last was Pop Rocks,
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A2: doing a sci-fi unit?
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They love The Walking Dead
https://t.co/pQj4s3LmEh
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A2: Big fan of Antiques Roadshow. HIstory, art, lit, form, function, value, rarity. So much to talk about!
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StantonAlana
Sep 28 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A2 I'm also using Shimmer and Shine on
@nickjr
.I had a child who was in the commercials come talk to our class about their exp.
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT
@forthekiddoes
Excellent!
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JoziKettle
Sep 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A2: coding with disney characters. Stop animation with lego figures. Ninjago time
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@MathDenisNJ
A2
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Dr. Who- problem-solving, science, pop culture Myth Busters- exp design Scorpions- collaboration
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A2: Shark Tank
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hdutrey
Sep 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A2: A teacher at our school uses different "funnies", even Fallon, for Friday Fun-Thoughts to get kids excited about her class.
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RadfordAmy
Sep 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A2. I bring in The Walking Dead into our dialogue journals. We make predictions for the new season.
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V_Sojo
Sep 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Makes the job of the teacher all the more difficult yet exciting that u need to be as contemporary about culture as they are
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MagicPantsJones
Sep 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A2 There is a lot of
#StevenUniverse
talk this year. Last year, there was SO MUCH
@HamiltonMusical
in my classroom.
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MrRussoRH
Sep 28 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A2: not in the classroom now and don't watch a ton of tv but LOVED using movies more than TV to make connections- Star Wars,etc.😀
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A2: Pretty Little Liars....they watch it....
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https://t.co/wViDmhROel
ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 9:46 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@MathDenisNJ
#MakeItReal
I also talk a lot about shows I watch that they do too-conn-Walking Dead, Once Upon a Time, NCIS
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A2: Don't forget that your shows are valuable because they connect to your life. Transitive property of pop culture!
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seanrussell311
Sep 28 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A2. I'm way more of a nostalgic pop culture referencer though. Magnum P.I. and MacGyver are my go to shows.
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MagicPantsJones
Sep 28 @ 9:46 PM EDT
@V_Sojo
I don't think you -need- to so much as it's helpful...there's also currency, in "I don't watch that, that's not for me."
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perfinker
Sep 28 @ 9:47 PM EDT
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LOL A2 In my graduate course on educational theory I did refer to Montell Jordan "this is how we do it"…
https://t.co/Tuc9pHGXiH
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Q2
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@MathDenisNJ
https://t.co/NaoDFk8VdA
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:47 PM EDT
@seanrussell311
I love those!
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:47 PM EDT
@perfinker
#makeitreal
https://t.co/qFRxAReiNs
V_Sojo
Sep 28 @ 9:48 PM EDT
@MagicPantsJones
I kind of read up about shows than watch them :P
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Make sure to follow 5 people! Great ideas!
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itsmeSpiri
Sep 28 @ 9:48 PM EDT
@MrRussoRH
Yes, my family & I don't watch TV but have incorporated book characters into lessons, like Harry Potter
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MagicPantsJones
Sep 28 @ 9:48 PM EDT
@perfinker
I was trying to figure out how to hit the like button more than once for this...
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JayBilly2
Sep 28 @ 9:48 PM EDT
I'm not in classroom but especially like talking about Col. Hogan from Hogans Heroes and the Professor from Gilligans Island
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A2: Switched at Birth was popular
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Q3
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@MathDenisNJ
https://t.co/Gjjut7vEgL
ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A2
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use a lot of Magic School Bus & School House Rock students love it. Relevant memories. Tracks back to early exp of learning
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A2: Orange is the New Black was popular.
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:49 PM EDT
@JacquieGentile
My kids do netflix almost exclusively. That helps me rewind their interests to find out why!
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:49 PM EDT
@ChouinardJahant
Kids love those.
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V_Sojo
Sep 28 @ 9:49 PM EDT
@RadfordAmy
Yes, classrooms must be about conversations - similar likes can lead to good conversations
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MagicPantsJones
Sep 28 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A3 I think there's LA -and- Math gold to be had in analyzing hip-hop rhyme structure. Especially w/some of the wordier rappers.
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A3: National Anti-Bullying Week....Brave....
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https://t.co/ZFTjVjAQYP
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A3: didn't you just ask me that :)
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https://t.co/l0WiVxYTjG
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 7:07 PM EDT
How could you incorporate this song into instruction?
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#tlap
@MathDenisNJ
https://t.co/ZFTjVjAQYP
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A3
#makeitreal
https://t.co/UJiv3IZizI
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 7:11 PM EDT
@teresagross625
1. poetic lyrics analysis. 2. psychology of hearing the message 3. "what does bravery mean to you?" 4. Visual stim analysis
ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 9:50 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@MathDenisNJ
A3
#makeitreal
Music to sing to and get energized "Happy" or science songs "Element Song" & "Weird Science" fun
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:50 PM EDT
@MagicPantsJones
LOVE hip-hop. So do Ss.
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:51 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
Yes, but everyone else wasn't there. :)
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JoziKettle
Sep 28 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A3: how about book and new movie about middle school being the worst years of my life. That could be used
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:51 PM EDT
@ChouinardJahant
My kids love Happy.
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hdutrey
Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A3: Change the lyrics to popular songs to help Ss remember content!
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT
@JoziKettle
Absolutely! Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children coming out.
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ByrneLearning
Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@MathDenisNJ
Pop music easily lends itself to word choice, purpose, theme, symbolism, figurative language
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A3
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@teresagross625
I have students write lyrics related to science with current songs or raps of science it's fun.
JoziKettle
Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A3: Digital citizenship copyright
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KConner1213
Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A3 Ask Ss to find a song that relates to a book character, historical figure, any concept. Justify that choice
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT
@hdutrey
Yes!
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itsmeSpiri
Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT
@MagicPantsJones
I admire those that can write meaningful lyrics, that rhyme, and can drop a funky beat to it
#puretalent
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT
@KConner1213
Excellent!
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MagicPantsJones
Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@flocabulary
has added some cool tools for Ss to write their own rap music. Have your kids write bars on topic!
#makeitreal
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT
@MagicPantsJones
there totally is, at a lot of levels. basic rhythm to statistical analysis of word choice and rapper speed
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seanrussell311
Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A3. The 5th grade ELA teacher at
@FredAOldsElem
does a song lyric analysis project that is crazy awesome!
#makeitreal
ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT
@teresagross625
#makeitreal
It doesn't matter bad day or good day you will smile. Sets the tone for the day!
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Hello to anyone who snuck by me!
#makeitreal
MagicPantsJones
Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT
@perfinker
Yes ma'am!
#makeitreal
hdutrey
Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Ss are way better at it then me!! Give them a chance and they'll impress you every time:)
#makeitreal
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itsmeSpiri
Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT
@MagicPantsJones
I admire those that can write meaningful lyrics, that rhyme, and can drop a funky beat to it
#puretalent
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT
@seanrussell311
LOVE IT!
#makeitreal
ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT
@hdutrey
#makeitreal
Me too!
StantonAlana
Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A3 My love! I play throughout the day. I use piano renditions of pop songs. I also change words to pop songs for transitions
#makeitreal
RadfordAmy
Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A3. Whenever we are reading a story we will discuss what would be the characters' favorite song and why.
#makeitreal
MrRussoRH
Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A3: songs make such strong connections!Remember watching HBO doc in 9th grade on Vietnam- Born in the USA in it=powerful! 💜😊
#makeitreal
forthekiddoes
Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A3 My Littles love to alter lyrics to pop songs. I play music all day and love their voices when they recognize the instrumental.
#MakeItReal
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT
@itsmeSpiri
@MagicPantsJones
I possess an odd talent for rhyming and making up songs.
#makeitreal
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Q4
#makeitreal
@MathDenisNJ
https://t.co/F8l5KJQHKe
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:54 PM EDT
@StantonAlana
Love it!
#makeitreal
StantonAlana
Sep 28 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A3b I love using shake it off for Wed. math opener. Kids listen to song as I write two numbers They shake off least greatest
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itsmeSpiri
Sep 28 @ 9:54 PM EDT
@hdutrey
Yes! Found song on regrouping sung to Taylor Swift Blank Space
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hdutrey
Sep 28 @ 9:54 PM EDT
@StantonAlana
This is great!!
#makeitreal
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:54 PM EDT
@StantonAlana
#makeitreal
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 9:55 PM EDT
@perfinker
You snuck by me!
#makeitreal
A very happy evening to you!
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:55 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
Yeah!
#makeitreal
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A4: gaming...... Ss love gaming.
#makeitreal
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A4: sports......
#makeitreal
MagicPantsJones
Sep 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT
@itsmeSpiri
Amen!
#makeitreal
perfinker
Sep 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT
#makeitreal
A3 My ECO-interests: Many songs could be analyzed as reflection of our CONSUMER culture. Buy/Own = HAPP…
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Q3
#makeitreal
@MathDenisNJ
https://t.co/Gjjut7vEgL
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A4: fashion
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A4: commercials......
#makeitreal
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
That's a good one!
#makeitreal
MrRussoRH
Sep 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A4: sports, video games, social media tech...loved talking sports and games when I taught- still do!
#makeitreal
RickJetter
Sep 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT
"Math is a wonderful thing" song by Jack Black in School of Rock is a fun tool to use
#makeitreal
JayBilly2
Sep 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A4: I make a point to tell the kids I share a birthday with Justin Bieber ... And the same initials... I'm so cool
#makeitreal
MagicPantsJones
Sep 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@itsmeSpiri
I can write some, but I need to get warmed up before I can freestyle any.
#makeitreal
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:57 PM EDT
WOW! That flew by!
#makeitreal
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:57 PM EDT
@JayBilly2
They must love you....and are SO jealous!
#makeitreal
KConner1213
Sep 28 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A4 Trends/viral videos like planking (geometry), bottle flipping (percentages), funny vines (hooks), Endzone dance celebrations!
#makeitreal
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Thanks for an excellent
#MakeItReal
! Join us next week, same time, same hashtag!
https://t.co/NO861Kk3t9
itsmeSpiri
Sep 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
LOVE how he's gazing at you 😍😊
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RadfordAmy
Sep 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT
A4. Anytime I can bring in a tv show as an example. When teaching phrases Ss found examples of fitting titles.
#makeitreal
hdutrey
Sep 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT
@KConner1213
Awesome ideas!
#makeitreal
MagicPantsJones
Sep 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT
That was a fun lil chat! You're alright,
#makeitreal
! And thanks to Teresa with the Good ?s! Nice work,
@teresagross625
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Thank you for participating! Had so much fun!
#makeitreal
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@MathDenisNJ
#makeitreal
A4 Current Novels, movies, Pokémon, superheroes, comic books, YouTube shows, memes, sports
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT
I hope you've enjoyed reading Instant Relevance so far! I'd love your Reviews on Amazon
https://t.co/azVqOXZGlU
#makeitreal
JoziKettle
Sep 28 @ 9:59 PM EDT
A4: gamify your class
@classcraftgame
@codemokey@kodable
#makeitreal
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:59 PM EDT
@itsmeSpiri
I'm pretty amazing
#makeitreal
teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Good night everyone! Picture day tomorrow! Need my beauty sleep!
#makeitreal
perfinker
Sep 28 @ 9:59 PM EDT
#makeitreal
A4 What our restaurants say about us--look at fast food favourites/advertising--message/meaning--impact…
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teresagross625
Sep 28 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Q4
#makeitreal
@MathDenisNJ
https://t.co/F8l5KJQHKe
MagicPantsJones
Sep 28 @ 9:59 PM EDT
@JoziKettle
I love
@classcraftgame
so much!
#makeitreal
ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 9:59 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@MathDenisNJ
#makeitreal
A4 Hunger Games, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson too many novels to name I read same ones to connect
StantonAlana
Sep 28 @ 10:00 PM EDT
A4 ss used minecraft to make pattern pieces for game boards and we've done angry birds for math
#makeitreal
seanrussell311
Sep 28 @ 10:00 PM EDT
A4. I've just started grading quizzes with emojis. Most of my students think it's hilarious.
#makeitreal
KRScienceLady
Sep 28 @ 10:00 PM EDT
@teresagross625
is a go girl!
#makeitreal
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 9:57 PM EDT
Give your shout outs and thanks to
@teresagross625
for excellent questions and a fun Guest Moderation of…
https://t.co/H7FY4ffonZ
StantonAlana
Sep 28 @ 10:00 PM EDT
Have a great night every one!
#makeitreal
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 10:00 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@MathDenisNJ
A4
#makeitreal
Pokémon is so huge & Minecraft etc. Super smash Brothers oh my!
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 10:01 PM EDT
@seanrussell311
Nice! Use bitmojis for feedback too
#makeitreal
MrRussoRH
Sep 28 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Thanks
#MakeitReal
friends and
@teresagross625
for a great chat this evening! Have a great week!
https://t.co/cAC5fcwGjI
forthekiddoes
Sep 28 @ 10:01 PM EDT
A4 Art & Literature. Make Way for Ducklings in Boston brought back to Atlanta.
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Thank you all again for a great and inspiring conversation
#makeitreal
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Thank you
#makeitreal
you are all heroes! Love chatting weekly with you all!
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itsmeSpiri
Sep 28 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Thank you
#makeitreal
friends,
@teresagross625
@MathDenisNJ
for a fabulous time!
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Thank you Teresa
@teresagross625
again a fantastic chat!! A true superhero!
#makeitreal
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itsmeSpiri
Sep 28 @ 10:03 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
Yes you are my friend 😊
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 28 @ 10:04 PM EDT
@itsmeSpiri
#makeitreal
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forthekiddoes
Sep 28 @ 10:05 PM EDT
@StantonAlana
When the conversation lends itself to testing or backing up a claim!
#MakeItReal