#2PencilChat Archive | Participate

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:00 PM EDT

Welcome to the #2PencilChat! Let's banish the phrase "The honeymoon" when we're talking about good classroom culture. Say hey, everyone!

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MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:00 PM EDT

Hey everybody, Sean in St. Augustine, FL, elementary educator, and your pal at @Buncee. Howdy! #2PencilChat

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:01 PM EDT

Hiya #2PencilChat Jo from Wednesday -it's very warm here today 😎

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:02 PM EDT

Hey, hey #2PencilChat! Michelle, Media Specialist from Daytona Beach here! Windows open, enjoying the cool breeze!

ReadforCupcakes Oct 17 @ 7:02 PM EDT

Caren from NC #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:02 PM EDT

Hey there Jo! It was actually cooler here for once! #2PencilChat

In reply to @JoPrestia

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:02 PM EDT

Hi, Sean! #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones, @Buncee

MrsJMario Oct 17 @ 7:02 PM EDT

Hi! It's been a while! Excited to be on tonight! #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:02 PM EDT

It's so lovely out! #2PencilChat

In reply to @kmichellehowell

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:03 PM EDT

Hi Caren! #2PencilChat

In reply to @ReadforCupcakes

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:03 PM EDT

Hi, Jo! How's Wednesday going? #2PencilChat

In reply to @JoPrestia

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:03 PM EDT

Nathan and I will always 💖 @DrKatrinaKeene #2PencilChat

killyalison Oct 17 @ 7:03 PM EDT

Alison Killy 8th grade ELA Greenville, NC #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:03 PM EDT

Hey Michelle! How are ya? #2PencilChat

In reply to @kmichellehowell, @Buncee

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:03 PM EDT

Yayyyyy! Howdy! #2PencilChat

In reply to @MrsJMario

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:03 PM EDT

Hey there, Caren! #2PencilChat

In reply to @ReadforCupcakes

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:03 PM EDT

Wednesday is a great day! How are you km? #2PencilChat

In reply to @kmichellehowell

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:03 PM EDT

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! #2PencilChat

In reply to @nathan_stevens, @DrKatrinaKeene

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:04 PM EDT

Hey there Alison! Welcome back! #2PencilChat

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:04 PM EDT

I'm great! Working on some brown rice while we chat--new recipe tonight! #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones, @Buncee

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:04 PM EDT

YUM! #2PencilChat

In reply to @kmichellehowell, @Buncee

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:04 PM EDT

Hi, Alison! #2PencilChat

In reply to @killyalison

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:04 PM EDT

Yeah I am that type of sweet #2pencilchat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones, @DrKatrinaKeene

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:04 PM EDT

Hi, #2PencilChat! Rebecca from Nevada - I've taught K, 1st & ESL- This year I am an Curr & Inst M.Ed. student. #HR4HR

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:05 PM EDT

Hey there, Nathan! #2PencilChat

In reply to @nathan_stevens, @DrKatrinaKeene

AssignmentHelpN Oct 17 @ 7:05 PM EDT

The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/N8NF3byMeG #2PencilChat #ECET2ARChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:05 PM EDT

You're building quite the checklist, Rebecca! #2PencilChat

In reply to @R_CILR

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:05 PM EDT

#2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:05 PM EDT

Hi, Sean! #2pencilchat #HR4HR

In reply to @MagicPantsJones, @Buncee

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:05 PM EDT

Hi Michelle #2pencilchat

In reply to @kmichellehowell, @DrKatrinaKeene

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:05 PM EDT

Jeanmarie! Yay! #2PencilChat

In reply to @MrsJMario

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:05 PM EDT

Howdy! #2PencilChat

In reply to @R_CILR, @Buncee

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:05 PM EDT

@GruntledChalkie CARL! Where r u? It's started! Are you like teaching or something?? #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:06 PM EDT

Q1 How does your teaching style keep things fresh in your classroom? #2PencilChat

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:06 PM EDT

Hey, Rebecca! #2PencilChat

In reply to @R_CILR

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:06 PM EDT

I always imagine that alpacas are involved. #2PencilChat

In reply to @JoPrestia, @GruntledChalkie

jcaseydesign Oct 17 @ 7:06 PM EDT

Jennifer from FL. MS social studies and language arts. Happy to be here with all of you! #2pencilchat

jessxbo Oct 17 @ 7:06 PM EDT

I’m running late cooking dinner for the boys this week so I can actually chat while it’s in the oven! 🙌🏽 #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:06 PM EDT

Hi Jennifer! #2PencilChat

In reply to @jcaseydesign

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:06 PM EDT

First put light colored rice in a Hot pan wait 5 minutes .... makes brown rice #2pencilchat

In reply to @kmichellehowell, @MagicPantsJones, @Buncee

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:06 PM EDT

I'm well, thanks! #2PencilChat

In reply to @JoPrestia

mr_abee_tweets Oct 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT

Ben from NC #STUDENTTEACHER #GOTAJOBOFFERTODAY #2pencilchat

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT

😂 #2PencilChat It's a school day though - so maybe not?

In reply to @MagicPantsJones, @GruntledChalkie

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT

Wow, I'm just watching Steven Universe - I'm supes impressed! #2PencilChat

In reply to @jessxbo

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT

Hello, Jessie! #2PencilChat

In reply to @jessxbo

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT

It is actually a bigger list than that one- worked with all levels except high school! #2pencilchat #HR4HR

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT

Hey there, Jennifer! #2PencilChat

In reply to @jcaseydesign

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT

Hi Ben! Congratulations!!!!!! That's amazing! #2PencilChat

In reply to @mr_abee_tweets

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT

Automatically banned for use big 4 letter acronyms #2PencilChat

AssignmentHelpN Oct 17 @ 7:05 PM EDT

The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/N8NF3byMeG #2PencilChat #ECET2ARChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:08 PM EDT

I still like to imagine that there are alpacas everywhere in Carl's life! #2PencilChat

In reply to @JoPrestia, @GruntledChalkie

killyalison Oct 17 @ 7:08 PM EDT

A1: I always try to be entertaining, so I rotate activities out to prevent boredom. I also do breakouts. #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:08 PM EDT

haha yes - Ss were taking a test #2PencilChat

In reply to @jcaseydesign, @GruntledChalkie

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:08 PM EDT

Hi, Michelle! #2pencilchat #HR4HR

In reply to @kmichellehowell

joannavrteaches Oct 17 @ 7:08 PM EDT

A1 sense of humor, music, flexible seating, lots of choice in schedule, projects galore #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:06 PM EDT

Q1 How does your teaching style keep things fresh in your classroom? #2PencilChat

mr_abee_tweets Oct 17 @ 7:08 PM EDT

Thanks! I’m stoked. 4th grade. #2pencilchat

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ReadforCupcakes Oct 17 @ 7:08 PM EDT

A1: very ADD so I like to keep things switched up! I also love learning new things so my excitement rubs off on my S #2PencilChat

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:08 PM EDT

Hi Ben! Yay!!! #2PencilChat

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Teachintjay Oct 17 @ 7:08 PM EDT

A1: Hey! Terry from Alabama! My T style is like a mullet..business up front, party later on Dance sing Have a good time #2PencilChat

jessxbo Oct 17 @ 7:09 PM EDT

your TV knowledge is also quite impressive #2pencilchat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:09 PM EDT

A1 you are assuming that I have a style unless you are including paint as a style #2PencilChat

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MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:09 PM EDT

Welcome back, Terry! #2PencilChat

In reply to @Teachintjay

jessxbo Oct 17 @ 7:09 PM EDT

Oops got so excited I didn’t introduce myself 🤦🏻‍♀️ Jess from St. Pete here! 6th grade math #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:09 PM EDT

Cooking is more important than viewing. I like to cook, too, though! #2PencilChat

In reply to @jessxbo

MrsJMario Oct 17 @ 7:09 PM EDT

A1 trying new ideas! #2PencilChat

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:09 PM EDT

Hey friends! Kathy from Ct popping in late. #2pencilchat

GruntledChalkie Oct 17 @ 7:10 PM EDT

Yard duty now #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones, @JoPrestia

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:10 PM EDT

Hi Jess! LOL! #2PencilChat

In reply to @jessxbo

Tkohlmann25 Oct 17 @ 7:10 PM EDT

#2pencilchat from Michigan here!

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:10 PM EDT

#hirethisguy #2PencilChat

In reply to @mr_abee_tweets

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:10 PM EDT

Hi Kathy! Not too late, though! #2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:10 PM EDT

A1 I'm always happy to be there, thank them for coming and then go 'guess what??' #2PencilChat

GruntledChalkie Oct 17 @ 7:10 PM EDT

It was a test that means nothing to students but measures school standards #2PencilChat

In reply to @jcaseydesign, @JoPrestia

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:10 PM EDT

Congrats on the job offer, Ben! #2pencilchat #HR4HR

In reply to @mr_abee_tweets

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:11 PM EDT

I love innovation! And anything with a computer. Love, love, love global projects and skype #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:11 PM EDT

Any alpacas out there? I think there should be. The kids would love it! #2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @JoPrestia

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:11 PM EDT

A1. New ideas from #EdCamp, conferences, try to do things a bit different in the media center. #2PencilChat

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:11 PM EDT

I always thought wearing leather in the classroom was a neat fashion statement #2PencilChat

In reply to @killyalison, @MagicPantsJones

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:11 PM EDT

Hey, Kathy! #2PencilChat

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GruntledChalkie Oct 17 @ 7:11 PM EDT

No alpacas. Just kids #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones, @JoPrestia

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:12 PM EDT

Hey Carl 😎 looks gorgeous out there today eh? #2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @MagicPantsJones

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:12 PM EDT

Hi TK! Welcome to you, where in MI? I grew up in Lapeer, lived in EL, Rochester, and Ferndale... #2PencilChat

In reply to @Tkohlmann25

mr_abee_tweets Oct 17 @ 7:12 PM EDT

Thanks!! #2pencilchat

In reply to @R_CILR

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:12 PM EDT

A1 I channel my Sean Farnum #2pencilchat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:12 PM EDT

One can hope! #2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @JoPrestia

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:12 PM EDT

A1: I liked finding what my current students like, then finding ways to use those things in activities. #2PencilChat #HR4HR

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:12 PM EDT

Tests kill learning #2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @jcaseydesign

mr_abee_tweets Oct 17 @ 7:13 PM EDT

Haha! #2pencilchat

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MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:13 PM EDT

A1 I'm driven by novelty, so that helps... #2PencilChat

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:13 PM EDT

I am always game for a skype! Look me up next time you want to do one! #2pencilchat

In reply to @killyalison

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:13 PM EDT

That's part of the #2PencilChat Manifesto! #2PencilChat

In reply to @JoPrestia, @GruntledChalkie, @jcaseydesign

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:13 PM EDT

Michelle..you sick of me yet? #2pencilchat

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Tkohlmann25 Oct 17 @ 7:13 PM EDT

A1 try to differentiate...student choice...making student connections. Classroom should be fun #2pencilchat

jessxbo Oct 17 @ 7:13 PM EDT

A1: all personalized learning here. The Ss are all on different stuff, moving at different paces. Exhausting at times but GREAT!#2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:13 PM EDT

Is that possible? #2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @kmichellehowell

stephhrdng Oct 17 @ 7:13 PM EDT

A1: Tech integration!...always a new app to smash, new game to try, etc! Student choice- tictactoe boards. New manipulatives. #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:14 PM EDT

AMEN. #2PencilChat

In reply to @Tkohlmann25

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:14 PM EDT

I also love, love, love #geniushour #2pencilchat

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:14 PM EDT

#2PencilChat

In reply to @nathan_stevens, @MagicPantsJones, @Buncee

urbie Oct 17 @ 7:14 PM EDT

Hey #2pencilchat! urbie, instructional designer. atm recollecting best i can mama’s taco recipe..

GruntledChalkie Oct 17 @ 7:14 PM EDT

And one of the dogs died... of course Clare found out on Facebook before I could cotact her #bfc530 #2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @MagicPantsJones, @JoPrestia

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:14 PM EDT

#2PencilChat

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MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT

Q2 Yes, I used the word classroom twice in the question. I'm sorry! But let's talk freshness culture! #2PencilChat

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT

Q2 @MagicPantsJones has special magic pants. What magic clothes do you have? #2PencilChat

massignmenthelp Oct 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT

The Complete Guide to UK Car Driving Theory Test https://t.co/skWVo4OBdl #2PencilChat #ECET2ARChat

mr_abee_tweets Oct 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT

A1: Whatever I can do to excite Ss without being obvious #2PencilChat

urbie Oct 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT

#2pencilchat A1 Lately i design/manage the production of webinars for clinician PD. Fresh? Making sure accreditations & faculty lined up ok.

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT

Hey there! I think you know you're preaching to the choir with that taco talk. That's also gonna be in the #2PencilChat Manifesto

In reply to @urbie

GruntledChalkie Oct 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT

And the kids don't care about the test #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones, @JoPrestia, @jcaseydesign

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT

Oh man, that stinks #2pencilchat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @MagicPantsJones, @JoPrestia

jcaseydesign Oct 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT

A1 Fun choric speaking, reader's theater, gallery walk, get to know you project (even mid year), student edcamp #2PencilChat

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT

oh no :) #2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @kathyiwanicki, @MagicPantsJones

supervxn Oct 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT

Hi all, Noa from Israel. Since it's 2:15 am here, my pun is Tuning in LATE ##2PencilChat

urbie Oct 17 @ 7:16 PM EDT

#2pencilchat 1b For the infrequent times [sadly] i teach i like to try new stuff. Take compliance training.. HMW use #lessonRemix to engage?

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:16 PM EDT

A2 by giving Ss choice.. #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:16 PM EDT

I have some good flowered socks, and some henna patterned socks... #2PencilChat

In reply to @nathan_stevens

ms_hrdng Oct 17 @ 7:16 PM EDT

A1. TechIntegration, new apps to smash, new ways to use old apps! Allowing student choice- I love tictactoe choice boards! #2PencilChat

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:16 PM EDT

A2. Find ways to let the kids connect their passions to their learning whenever possible! #2PencilChat

GruntledChalkie Oct 17 @ 7:16 PM EDT

She wasn't happy #2PencilChat

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urbie Oct 17 @ 7:17 PM EDT

#2pencilchat A1c I don’t know the answer yet. Maybe mash it up with the tune from a popular song and the key points of the topic?

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:17 PM EDT

#2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @kathyiwanicki, @MagicPantsJones, @JoPrestia

Tkohlmann25 Oct 17 @ 7:17 PM EDT

A2 differentiate...incorporate technology...competitive challenges. Ss love to compete #2pencilchat

GruntledChalkie Oct 17 @ 7:17 PM EDT

I watched her Messenger symbol until it became active bit too slow. It was padt midnight #2PencilChat

In reply to @JoPrestia, @kathyiwanicki, @MagicPantsJones

supervxn Oct 17 @ 7:17 PM EDT

A1: I try to use our laptops as much as possible. It allows for more #personalizedlearning. Lucky 4 me my school has many. #2PencilChat

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:17 PM EDT

What grade? #2pencilchat

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MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:18 PM EDT

I can't tell how much it means to me each wk that you apply schooly ?s to instruc. design. Everything abt that makes me happy! #2PencilChat

In reply to @urbie

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:18 PM EDT

A2: Students had different classroom responsiblites. That gave everyone the opp to help in different ways. #2PencilChat #HR4HR

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:18 PM EDT

Hi, Noa! #2PencilChat

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Teachintjay Oct 17 @ 7:18 PM EDT

A2: Bldg relationships w Ss keeps it fresh because I use their feedback and comments Thus lots of games and hands on actvtes #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:18 PM EDT

Hi Noa! This is like #Insomnichat for you! Welcome! #2PencilChat

In reply to @supervxn

joannavrteaches Oct 17 @ 7:18 PM EDT

A2 let Ss come up with norms that make the room conducive to learning, solve issues together & come up with ideas for projects #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT

Q2 Yes, I used the word classroom twice in the question. I'm sorry! But let's talk freshness culture! #2PencilChat

ms_hrdng Oct 17 @ 7:18 PM EDT

A2. I assign a mystery sS to "supervise" the class and record/pass on compliments that I share @ the end of the day #pbis #2PencilChat

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:18 PM EDT

that just stinks #2pencilchat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @JoPrestia, @MagicPantsJones

killyalison Oct 17 @ 7:19 PM EDT

Q2: switching stuff up, bringing in lit. that has to do with the news, finding something to celebrate everyday #2pencilchat

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:19 PM EDT

Oh no meant to be :( sorry Carl #2PencilChat

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT

oh no :) #2PencilChat
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MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:19 PM EDT

Gosh, YES! #2PencilChat

In reply to @joannavrteaches

mr_abee_tweets Oct 17 @ 7:19 PM EDT

A2: Trying to bring the freshness each week. Vans of course. #2pencilchat

ReadforCupcakes Oct 17 @ 7:19 PM EDT

A2: New stuff! New books, programs, new ways to do the old stuff!! Let them make suggestions, #studentvoice #2PencilChat

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:19 PM EDT

Hey where did Q2 go? Show me again please #2PencilChat

urbie Oct 17 @ 7:19 PM EDT

#2pencilChat A2a It can be challenging, given the online class-size of 1 person on 1 PC. It starts with a Level 1 eval usually..

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:20 PM EDT

I hope my excitement for learning rubs off on the Ss #2pencilchat

supervxn Oct 17 @ 7:20 PM EDT

Yup! Lots of stuff to do. In Hebrew it's called a White Night. #2PencilChat

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mr_abee_tweets Oct 17 @ 7:20 PM EDT

Oh, for students? A2.2: Trying to make the content meaningful. (Using their interests, not over doing tech etc...) #2pencilchat

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:20 PM EDT

Yes! New is always fabulous! #2pencilchat

ReadforCupcakes Oct 17 @ 7:19 PM EDT

A2: New stuff! New books, programs, new ways to do the old stuff!! Let them make suggestions, #studentvoice #2PencilChat

urbie Oct 17 @ 7:20 PM EDT

#2pencilChat A2b #KirkpatrickPartners does a really good job explaining a Level 1 Reaction.. https://t.co/ujqatqhSRg

GruntledChalkie Oct 17 @ 7:20 PM EDT

we have a database you enter when work is late to send a message home. It converted my detention to US Mountain time... #2pencilchat 1/2

In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @JoPrestia, @MagicPantsJones

DemarcoJaimie Oct 17 @ 7:20 PM EDT

Hey #2pencilchat friends! Long time no see! Sorry I'm joining a bit late... Stayed late at school to be productive and just finished dinner!

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:20 PM EDT

#2pencilchat https://t.co/W2jv9o6II7

In reply to @JoPrestia

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT

Q2 Yes, I used the word classroom twice in the question. I'm sorry! But let's talk freshness culture! #2PencilChat

GruntledChalkie Oct 17 @ 7:21 PM EDT

2/2 #2pencilchat Dealing with parents complaining about Sunday evening detention ( US Mountain time)

In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @JoPrestia, @MagicPantsJones

mr_abee_tweets Oct 17 @ 7:21 PM EDT

And Dad jokes....lots of dad jokes and bad puns while I am lecturing. Just to change it up #2pencilchat

Teachintjay Oct 17 @ 7:21 PM EDT

A2a: I also keep it fresh by stealing ideas from my PLAN #2PencilChat

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:21 PM EDT

#Luna is keeping up with #2PencilChat! #catsofinstagram #cattastic #teacherlife… https://t.co/SMSmWoDHou

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:21 PM EDT

haha #2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @kathyiwanicki, @MagicPantsJones

urbie Oct 17 @ 7:21 PM EDT

#2pencilChat A2c I’m participating at the #DevLearn conference next week. So hallway convos, sessions might bring ideas on where to remix..

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:21 PM EDT

Made it! What did I miss? Early in Eugene! #2PencilChat

mr_abee_tweets Oct 17 @ 7:22 PM EDT

How do you bring the Freshness to the classroom? #2pencilchat

In reply to @JoPrestia

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:22 PM EDT

I am in third, but I would still love to give it a try ... if you don’t mind. Let me know. We have done many this year! #2pencilchat

In reply to @killyalison

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:22 PM EDT

I have a magic hat that sorts students #2pencilchat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:22 PM EDT

Thx :) #2PencilChat

In reply to @R_CILR

jessxbo Oct 17 @ 7:22 PM EDT

A2: I ❤️ to have dance parties. #2PencilChat

supervxn Oct 17 @ 7:22 PM EDT

How do you define Classroom Culture? #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

urbie Oct 17 @ 7:22 PM EDT

#2pencilChat A2x It begins and ends with getting people doing stuff to make their learning visible to self, manager, peers. #ShowYourWork

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:22 PM EDT

Just the early questions! We're talkin' about keepin' it fresh in the classroom. #2PencilChat

In reply to @RitaWirtz

DemarcoJaimie Oct 17 @ 7:22 PM EDT

A2: the power of laughter! I flat out GIGGLE with my class at the silly things that happen each day. Find the humor in each day #2pencilchat

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:23 PM EDT

How I keep things fresh is changing it up, like changing grade levels, positions, writing, etc. AND yr. 2 in Preschool! #2PencilChat

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:23 PM EDT

You're welcome! #2pencilchat #HR4HR

In reply to @JoPrestia

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:23 PM EDT

The rituals and expectations that you use with your students? That's a start, I suppose... #2PencilChat

In reply to @supervxn

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:23 PM EDT

With a little DJ Jazzy Jeff and the fresh prince #2pencilchat

In reply to @mr_abee_tweets, @JoPrestia

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:23 PM EDT

#2PencilChat

In reply to @mr_abee_tweets

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:24 PM EDT

Q3 How can setting up events with your students keep the learning fun? #2PencilChat

urbie Oct 17 @ 7:24 PM EDT

i gotta do something to keep sane. counting widgets all day long’s hard. Hopefully it gets us all sharing/thinking/trying #2pencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:24 PM EDT

I knew that, just kidding you. Nathan here? #2PencilCHat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:24 PM EDT

Hi Jaimie! Glad you're here, and humor is such an important part of a culture! #2PencilChat

In reply to @DemarcoJaimie

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:24 PM EDT

#2PencilChat Laughter is SO important!

In reply to @DemarcoJaimie

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:24 PM EDT

No I am secretly .... not so secretly a Sith Lord #2pencilchat

In reply to @killyalison, @MagicPantsJones

ReadforCupcakes Oct 17 @ 7:25 PM EDT

A3: We just had a vocabulary parade for #dictionary day, have a #makerfaire planned for Feb, Genius Hour After School program! #2PencilChat

mr_abee_tweets Oct 17 @ 7:25 PM EDT

The OG of Freshness! #2pencilchat

In reply to @nathan_stevens, @JoPrestia

Bookbandwidth Oct 17 @ 7:25 PM EDT

A2: don’t treat every class like the last or the next. Roll with the punches, adjust as the Ss adjust, learn with them #2PencilChat

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:25 PM EDT

Q3: NA for me. Littles are so stinkin' funny all the time. I just listen to them! #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

jessxbo Oct 17 @ 7:25 PM EDT

A3: I struggle with this as a secondary teacher... feel like there’s no time for events. So I try to just make each day so fun! #2PencilChat

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:25 PM EDT

A3: The lessons I remember as being the best were the lessons when Ss were creative. They came up with amazing things! #2pencilchat #HR4HR

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:24 PM EDT

Q3 How can setting up events with your students keep the learning fun? #2PencilChat

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:25 PM EDT

I have a pandora channel dedicated to them #2pencilchat

In reply to @mr_abee_tweets, @JoPrestia

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:25 PM EDT

A3 I liked to have mini weekly events, but kids like to plan for things too, so setting up classroom events can be so much fun! #2PencilChat

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:26 PM EDT

#GSPD18 for starters! Kids are already asking me about it! #2PencilChat

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:26 PM EDT

A3; Hi there! #2PencilChat

In reply to @R_CILR

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:26 PM EDT

A2 Open the doors & windows let learning happen creatively & funly (yes it's a word - my word :) #2PencilChat

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:26 PM EDT

Right now we are participating ins #gra17. It is fabulous! #2pencilchat

jcaseydesign Oct 17 @ 7:26 PM EDT

There is a link on the @crfusa site for Civil Discussions https://t.co/hAxfKNY615 learning about it at #T2Tcollab #2pencilchat

In reply to @killyalison, @crfusa, @CSPANClassroom, @crfusa

Bookbandwidth Oct 17 @ 7:26 PM EDT

Just saw some Ss working with robotics. T said it was the best teaching she does all day. Why can’t this be the norm?! #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:26 PM EDT

OH, GOSH, YES! #2PencilChat

In reply to @kmichellehowell

urbie Oct 17 @ 7:26 PM EDT

#2pencilChat A3a I think it starts by teachers taking a step back from the classroom. Some kind of PD, mixing it up with other Ts, helps. +

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:26 PM EDT

GREAT ideas! Too cool! #2PencilChat

In reply to @ReadforCupcakes

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:26 PM EDT

They are amazing all on their own! #2pencilchat #HR4HR

In reply to @RitaWirtz, @MagicPantsJones

mr_abee_tweets Oct 17 @ 7:26 PM EDT

Parents just don’t understand #2PencilChat

In reply to @nathan_stevens, @JoPrestia

jessxbo Oct 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT

My fave is when students go “awww man” when the bell rings to leave. #2PencilChat

Tkohlmann25 Oct 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT

A3 always something to look forward to...in history class it is easy...a lot of special days to recognize #2pencilchat

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT

A3 add paint #2pencilchat I am a one trip pony but it is a heck of a trick

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT

Ooh, I made a #GRA17 Response Journal for Fenway and Hattie! #2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT

Hi, Rita! #2pencilchat #HR4HR

In reply to @RitaWirtz

ms_hrdng Oct 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT

A3. Flashlight friday, 5th grade buddies, buncee comp lab trips, guest readers, readers theater, read/work outside time, FOOD😂 #2PencilChat

ReadforCupcakes Oct 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT

A3: Forgot to say @buncess buddies, @SkypeClassroom , #mysteryskype and so much more! #2PencilChat

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT

A2: Funly sounds like something I hear every day. Like that! #2PencilChat

In reply to @JoPrestia

urbie Oct 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT

#2pencilChat A3b @ChristyCate in Texas facilitates this #COMPILE session a couple times a year. Last one was #ARVRINEDU, butts-out-of-seats.

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT

I agree wholeheartedly! #2PencilChat

In reply to @Bookbandwidth

supervxn Oct 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT

Depends on the class. In most of them I joke a lot. Even when a S misbehaves and I tell him off I try to do it with a smile. #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

killyalison Oct 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT

A3: It helps keep the students interested and engaged. We are doing global read aloud and my students love it. #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:28 PM EDT

SOMEbody's doing it right! #2PencilChat

In reply to @jessxbo

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:28 PM EDT

BOOM! #2PencilChat

Bookbandwidth Oct 17 @ 7:26 PM EDT

Just saw some Ss working with robotics. T said it was the best teaching she does all day. Why can’t this be the norm?! #2PencilChat

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:28 PM EDT

Seuss created words, Jo can create words! #2pencilchat #HR4HR

In reply to @JoPrestia

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:28 PM EDT

A3 Events build relationships. Relationships are everything. #2pencilchat

urbie Oct 17 @ 7:28 PM EDT

#2pencilChat A3x #COMPILE works because for a few hours one day teachers wear students’ shoes and get crazy bouncing ideas off each other..

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:28 PM EDT

Oh gosh, yes, that does make sense! #2PencilChat

In reply to @Tkohlmann25

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:28 PM EDT

He's way better at it - but thx #2PencilChat

In reply to @R_CILR

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:29 PM EDT

I don't know why, but that GIF made me...#2PencilChat

In reply to @supervxn, @MagicPantsJones

urbie Oct 17 @ 7:29 PM EDT

#2pencilChat A3z Personally i strive to make the learning experience as much about application as anything. HMW do this with others?

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:29 PM EDT

@ms_hrdng I'm gonna have to come out as a superfan of these tweets! #2PencilChat

In reply to @ReadforCupcakes, @Buncess, @SkypeClassroom, @ms_hrdng

mr_abee_tweets Oct 17 @ 7:29 PM EDT

What are some of the sources you are using? #2pencilchat

In reply to @killyalison

supervxn Oct 17 @ 7:29 PM EDT

A3: I use #gamification and #gbl in my classes. The whole year has a theme, rewards and badges. #2pencilchat

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:30 PM EDT

A3: Sounds good to me! I'm ready to visit! #2PencilChat

In reply to @ms_hrdng

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Okay, I've liked, I've RT'd, what else can I do? #2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:30 PM EDT

#2PencilChat

In reply to @jessxbo

urbie Oct 17 @ 7:30 PM EDT

#2pencilChat #devlearn

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:28 PM EDT

A3 Events build relationships. Relationships are everything. #2pencilchat

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:31 PM EDT

Hi, Nathan! Which one? #2PencilChat

In reply to @nathan_stevens, @mr_abee_tweets, @JoPrestia

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:31 PM EDT

A3 I like green hat thinking... What if ... #2PencilChat

MrsJMario Oct 17 @ 7:31 PM EDT

A3 give students time to share and collaborate, project based learning, want to try a breakout soon... have my first 1 10/31! #2PencilChat

DemarcoJaimie Oct 17 @ 7:31 PM EDT

A3.1: special events are are exactly the way they sound: special! I would love to have more events where parents come ... #2pencilchat

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:32 PM EDT

A3: Lot of paint #2PencilChat

In reply to @nathan_stevens, @MagicPantsJones

Bookbandwidth Oct 17 @ 7:32 PM EDT

What if grades didn’t matter? What if it mattered only what Ss made, what they changed, how they changed... #2PencilChat

In reply to @JoPrestia

DemarcoJaimie Oct 17 @ 7:32 PM EDT

A3.2: in to teach their area of specialty to the Ss! I love seeing Ss interact with (and learn from!) their Parents #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:32 PM EDT

The important questions.... #2PencilChat

In reply to @Bookbandwidth, @JoPrestia

supervxn Oct 17 @ 7:32 PM EDT

you mean of de Bono? #2PencilChat

In reply to @JoPrestia

Mer_Townsend Oct 17 @ 7:33 PM EDT

Our Eng 4 Ts set up a crime scene to intro Macbeth and it was amazing! #2pencilchat

In reply to @jessxbo

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:33 PM EDT

#2PencilChat Boo! scary!

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:33 PM EDT

Q4 How can empowering your students help keep things from getting stale in class? #2PencilChat

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:33 PM EDT

It is called the fresh prince #2pencilchat

In reply to @RitaWirtz, @mr_abee_tweets, @JoPrestia

realjohnball Oct 17 @ 7:33 PM EDT

For a friend. Please RT Chris Crabb= Fight/Cancer/Hope/Chemo/Faith/Chamber/Live https://t.co/EjvJOwLV0C via @youcaring #2pencilchat #edchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:33 PM EDT

Eeek! #2PencilChat

In reply to @RitaWirtz

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:33 PM EDT

That's AWESOME! #2PencilChat

In reply to @Mer_Townsend, @jessxbo

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:33 PM EDT

#2PencilChat Have to be cool like Pete! 😎

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:33 PM EDT

Yes but I break the rules with them https://t.co/tjODiNn41A \ #2PencilChat

In reply to @supervxn

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:34 PM EDT

You could quote tweet it #2pencilchat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones, @kathyiwanicki

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:34 PM EDT

I love Pete the Cat! #2PencilChat

In reply to @RitaWirtz

Bookbandwidth Oct 17 @ 7:34 PM EDT

A4: Ss will think of better questions than you; let them ask. & their imaginations are probably better... #2pencilchat

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:34 PM EDT

A4 Ss are best behaved and most focused during #geniushour when they are completely in charge of their own learning. #2pencilchat

mr_abee_tweets Oct 17 @ 7:34 PM EDT

A4: Makes them feel in control. Not a product of the "curriculum". Also helps to grow leaders. #2pencilchat

jcaseydesign Oct 17 @ 7:34 PM EDT

A3 The best event I did all year was @studentedcamp! The Ss loved learning and leading. #2PencilChat

urbie Oct 17 @ 7:34 PM EDT

#2pencilChat A4a It’s a 2-way street, empowering S. Teachers have to hang back a bit and encourage Ss to experiment. Ts let go a little..

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:34 PM EDT

A4. Establish your classroom as a place to be brave & try new things. #2PencilChat

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:34 PM EDT

A4: When people are involved in something, it means more to them. Same is true with our students. #2PencilChat #HR4HR

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:34 PM EDT

Breaking the rules is part of the #2PencilChat Manifesto. #2PencilChat

In reply to @JoPrestia, @supervxn

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT

I'm the original rule breaker, maverick, as T, P & now T for the littles crew. Absolutely a must. #2PencilChat

In reply to @JoPrestia, @supervxn

ReadforCupcakes Oct 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT

A4: When they are excited about a topic or project, learning has to happen! They learn more than they even realize! #2PencilChat

ms_hrdng Oct 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT

A4. S is empowered➡S is engaged➡S is motivated➡S feels important and 💜s school➡ you have created a life long learner #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT

I SHOULD have. #2PencilChat

In reply to @nathan_stevens, @kathyiwanicki

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT

A4 because students are always into something new #2pencilchat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

killyalison Oct 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT

A4: Students can help to determine what assignments, texts, etc. you use in the classroom GIve them choices! #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

Bookbandwidth Oct 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT

Dudes, I’m on fire tonight #2pencilchat

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT

Wait... Don't we all do that all the time?? #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:33 PM EDT

Q4 How can empowering your students help keep things from getting stale in class? #2PencilChat

Tkohlmann25 Oct 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT

A4 modeling comes in many forms...if they can teach it they know it #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT

That says it all, doesn't it? #2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki

MrsJMario Oct 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT

A4 challenge thinking and asking questions .. developing a need for deeper understanding.. students develop lessons #2PencilChat

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT

There is still time #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT

I SHOULD have. #2PencilChat
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @kathyiwanicki

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:36 PM EDT

Oh, you know you had a good class! YAY #2PencilChat

In reply to @jessxbo

urbie Oct 17 @ 7:36 PM EDT

#2pencilChat A4b The hardest part about empowering students is the teacher crossing their wrists behind their backs and seeing how it goes..

jessxbo Oct 17 @ 7:36 PM EDT

Agh I love that. Math isn’t as fun sometimes! #2pencilchat

In reply to @jcaseydesign

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:36 PM EDT

A4 because fireworks are awesome #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

joerobison907 Oct 17 @ 7:36 PM EDT

A4. Engagement leads to interest- interest results in enhanced creativity-- creativity leads to opportunity #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:37 PM EDT

Everyone is KILLING it tonight. I love you all! #2PencilChat

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:37 PM EDT

A4 because quiet and boring is soooo scary #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

urbie Oct 17 @ 7:37 PM EDT

#2pencilChat A4x A while ago an empowerment exercise went off the rails, with my Ss shouting [they’re adults recall] probs. Go with it..

mr_abee_tweets Oct 17 @ 7:37 PM EDT

Any ideas to encourage those Ss who are content with worksheets and not so much in stepping out? #2pencilchat

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:37 PM EDT

A4: Genius Hour is really all day long, every day. Or should be! Flow State! #2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki

Bookbandwidth Oct 17 @ 7:37 PM EDT

I break so many rules I’m the... the rule breaker #2pencilchat

GruntledChalkie Oct 17 @ 7:37 PM EDT

A4 Empowering students means they feel they own the classroom and are motivated by it #2pencilchat

jessxbo Oct 17 @ 7:37 PM EDT

Gotta go friends, time to eat! ✌🏽 #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:37 PM EDT

Something, something, manifesto. #2PencilChat

In reply to @JoPrestia

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:37 PM EDT

A4 because Sean Farnum said so #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:37 PM EDT

Yeah, but the moment has passed....I'm behind on liking and commenting! #2PencilChat

In reply to @nathan_stevens

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT

#2pencilchat

In reply to @nathan_stevens, @MagicPantsJones

Bookbandwidth Oct 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT

And opportunity leads to change! #2PencilChat

joerobison907 Oct 17 @ 7:36 PM EDT

A4. Engagement leads to interest- interest results in enhanced creativity-- creativity leads to opportunity #2PencilChat

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT

Yes, I reckon I've been called into the Principal's office more than any of my Ss! #2PencilChat

In reply to @Bookbandwidth

GruntledChalkie Oct 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT

How does that cat go to the toilet? #2PencilChat

In reply to @RitaWirtz

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT

Have a great evening, Jess! #2PencilChat

In reply to @jessxbo

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT

Be brave. Be bold. Take risks. For kids' sakes. #2PencilChat

In reply to @Bookbandwidth

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT

Put a bunch of passionate teachers together and get magic! #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:37 PM EDT

Everyone is KILLING it tonight. I love you all! #2PencilChat

joerobison907 Oct 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT

A4. The bottom line is that students have to WANT to be in your classroom- before anything else happens--- RELATIONSHIPS #2PencilChat

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT

I will slow down on my tweeting so you can catch up #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

mr_abee_tweets Oct 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT

I think some Ss think they are powerless (K-12) but they are capable of making mistakes and solutions at the same time! #2pencilchat

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT

#2PencilChat

In reply to @Bookbandwidth

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT

I'm picturing this, and loving it, but also stressing out a little... lol #2PencilChat

In reply to @urbie

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:39 PM EDT

Now that is a darn funny Q, Carl! #2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:39 PM EDT

A4 for some reason the answer to this question is tacos #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:39 PM EDT

Give them time, and let them see the good happening around them. Some animals are afraid to leave their cages at first. #2PencilChat

In reply to @mr_abee_tweets

alexstubenbort Oct 17 @ 7:39 PM EDT

A4When kids are in control it’s always a work in progress. Nothing is ever how it’s “supposed” to be. Constant fun & discovery #2PencilChat

DemarcoJaimie Oct 17 @ 7:39 PM EDT

A4: (warning: this post contains selfish content) when Ss are leaders, they make a Ts job easier! Less stress=lively positive T #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:40 PM EDT

Bon appetit! #2PencilChat

In reply to @jessxbo

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:40 PM EDT

This chat is ALWAYS magical! #2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:40 PM EDT

Maybe that is all they have ever know. Give opp to sample/do new types of activities, and they might like them. #2pencilchat #HR4HR

In reply to @mr_abee_tweets

urbie Oct 17 @ 7:40 PM EDT

Where i went wrong [and later improved upon] was scripting it too much. Ss needed to do more *improvisation*. #2pencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

nathan_stevens Oct 17 @ 7:40 PM EDT

Well it is taco Tuesday #2pencilchat

In reply to @ReadforCupcakes, @MagicPantsJones

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:40 PM EDT

See if there is something that they can do independently that also connects with their interests. Teaching @Minecraft perhaps? #2PencilChat

In reply to @mr_abee_tweets, @Minecraft

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:40 PM EDT

AMEN! I still want to have a #2PencilChat Convention one day!

In reply to @kathyiwanicki

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A4: Right! ME. Model everything! #2PencilChat

In reply to @Tkohlmann25

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:41 PM EDT

Phew! #2PencilChat lol

In reply to @nathan_stevens

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:41 PM EDT

Did someone say magic? #2PencilChat

realjohnball Oct 17 @ 7:41 PM EDT

For my friend. Please RT Chris Crabb= Fight/Cancer/Hope/Chemo/Faith/Chamber/Live https://t.co/EjvJOwLV0C … via @youcaring #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:41 PM EDT

The longer they've been in the system, the harder it is to de-school them! #2PencilChat

In reply to @mr_abee_tweets

GruntledChalkie Oct 17 @ 7:41 PM EDT

I work with animals everyday. i've considered it many times when I bring animals inside. We used nappies on a lamb #2PencilChat

In reply to @RitaWirtz

mr_abee_tweets Oct 17 @ 7:41 PM EDT

Right on! I know when I am in my own class I will build that from day one. Baby steps. #2pencilchat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:42 PM EDT

Q5 What readings (whether teacher books or read alouds) help you keep things fresh in your class? #2PencilChat

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:42 PM EDT

Maslow, then Dewey. Ss must be interested & have need to know to learn anything. #2PencilChat

In reply to @kmichellehowell, @mr_abee_tweets

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:42 PM EDT

Think of the things we could accomplish. We would def solve world problems for sure! #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:40 PM EDT

AMEN! I still want to have a #2PencilChat Convention one day!
In reply to @kathyiwanicki

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:42 PM EDT

I agree, Rita! The energy during this chat is incredible! #2pencilchat #HR4HR

In reply to @RitaWirtz, @kathyiwanicki

joerobison907 Oct 17 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A5. Innovators Mindset by @gcouros #2PencilChat

ReadforCupcakes Oct 17 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A5: Follow #classroombookaday for great recommendations, #shiftthis, #twitter for all kinds of good stuff!!! #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:43 PM EDT

I love you all so much! #2PencilChat

In reply to @RitaWirtz, @kathyiwanicki

GruntledChalkie Oct 17 @ 7:43 PM EDT

Over here it's watermelon Wednesday for me ant @JoPrestia #2PencilChat

In reply to @nathan_stevens, @ReadforCupcakes, @MagicPantsJones, @JoPrestia

Bookbandwidth Oct 17 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A5: a theater degree helps. Read-allies require theatrics. If you don’t have it, invite someone it! (I’m for rent) #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:43 PM EDT

BOOM. #2PencilChat

In reply to @urbie

JFerguson226 Oct 17 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A4: Creating a safe environment where learnning is lively, and everyone takes part! #2PencilChat

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A5. Anything with UNDERPANTS in the title! #2PencilChat

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A5 Read Aloud, most important part of my day, every day. Currently reading Wonder and the Wild Robot. both amazing #2pencilchat

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:44 PM EDT

We heart you. #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones, @kathyiwanicki

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:44 PM EDT

A5 for inspiration, anything by @burgessdave publishing. Anything. Each book as good as the last. #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:44 PM EDT

Maslow before Blooms, or your classroom is doomed. #2PencilChat

In reply to @RitaWirtz, @kmichellehowell, @mr_abee_tweets

urbie Oct 17 @ 7:44 PM EDT

#2pencilChat A5 Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451.. people being books. Going where the books/people are refreshes ideas #EdCamp #DevLearn

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:44 PM EDT

A5: Not a book- Build a PLN and learn from them during chats and from their Tweets. #2PencilChat #HR4HR

MrsJMario Oct 17 @ 7:44 PM EDT

A5 SSYRA book this year A Whole New Ball Game great for Ts and Ss! #2PencilChat

jcaseydesign Oct 17 @ 7:44 PM EDT

A4 They learn that they are insightful, their questions are important, and they are capable of researching answers! #2pencilchat

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:44 PM EDT

Yes! #2PencilChat

joerobison907 Oct 17 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A5. Innovators Mindset by @gcouros #2PencilChat

mr_abee_tweets Oct 17 @ 7:45 PM EDT

Yes a lot of them dig that. Think its all about slowly building that independence/empowerment. I will try some new things soon. #2pencilchat

In reply to @kmichellehowell, @Minecraft

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:45 PM EDT

A5 I used to roll out a long piece of paper down the path, have Ss armed with colours, & I'd read stories while they drew #2PencilChat

urbie Oct 17 @ 7:45 PM EDT

#2pencilChat A5b And I guess @burgessdave’s #tlap book. Would you go to your class? What would you be willing to do to make it so you would?

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:45 PM EDT

#2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:45 PM EDT

A5 and then... I would use paper to wrap presents for staff who were leaving #2PencilChat

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:45 PM EDT

A5 I used to roll out a long piece of paper down the path, have Ss armed with colours, & I'd read stories while they drew #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:45 PM EDT

SO Good! #2PencilChat

In reply to @joerobison907, @gcouros

GruntledChalkie Oct 17 @ 7:45 PM EDT

A5. Observe animals in a herd #2pencilchat https://t.co/O9CoGW497d

killyalison Oct 17 @ 7:45 PM EDT

A5: I think changing up what you read in general and relating it back to what is happening keeps it fresh #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:45 PM EDT

Yep! #2pencilchat

In reply to @RitaWirtz, @MagicPantsJones, @kathyiwanicki

MrElmerLLC Oct 17 @ 7:46 PM EDT

Anyone checked out Bold Schools? It's a great one! We are chatting w/ author @Wes_Kieschnick at 8ET tonight! #2PencilChat

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:46 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @MagicPantsJones Maybe you guys ought to go to Preschool, too! LOL #2PencilChat

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:46 PM EDT

Love it! #2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @nathan_stevens, @ReadforCupcakes, @MagicPantsJones

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:46 PM EDT

Anyone see this book yet? It is amazing. Just got it. #2pencilchat https://t.co/jOsFDX3zfz

GruntledChalkie Oct 17 @ 7:46 PM EDT

Would it be catered? #2pencilchat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:46 PM EDT

So cute! #2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @nathan_stevens, @ReadforCupcakes, @JoPrestia

JFerguson226 Oct 17 @ 7:46 PM EDT

My sixth graders every day! I love my job! #2pencilchat

jessxbo Oct 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT

My fave is when students go “awww man” when the bell rings to leave. #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:47 PM EDT

Wanting to read the Wild Robot. LOVE Wonder. #2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:47 PM EDT

Yes! It looks like an amazing book! #2pencilchat #HR4HR

In reply to @kathyiwanicki

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:47 PM EDT

@kmichellehowell ? Would you? #2pencilchat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @kmichellehowell

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:47 PM EDT

It's pretty astounding what they've put together in education! #2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @burgessdave

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:47 PM EDT

I'll come! #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones, @kathyiwanicki

GruntledChalkie Oct 17 @ 7:48 PM EDT

I'll help eat it #2pencilchat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @kmichellehowell

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:48 PM EDT

#2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @GruntledChalkie

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:48 PM EDT

Adding it to the list!!!! #2PencilChat

In reply to @MrsJMario

ReadforCupcakes Oct 17 @ 7:48 PM EDT

We read "Her Right Foot" today, sparked some great conversation on a variety of topics! #2PencilChat

GruntledChalkie Oct 17 @ 7:48 PM EDT

looks very interesting #2pencilchat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:48 PM EDT

@GruntledChalkie How's baby alpaca? Nappies? So far I haven't used a single one; we have 2 2 year olds in class this year! Phew!#2PencilChat

GruntledChalkie Oct 17 @ 7:41 PM EDT

I work with animals everyday. i've considered it many times when I bring animals inside. We used nappies on a lamb #2PencilChat
In reply to @RitaWirtz

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:48 PM EDT

Michelle catering would be great! #2pencilchat #HR4HR

In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @GruntledChalkie, @kmichellehowell

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:48 PM EDT

Such an important question to ask yourself as an educator! #2PencilChat

In reply to @urbie, @burgessdave

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:48 PM EDT

Amazing, just amazing. Getting to hear Dave speak at the CT reading conference. Cannot wait! #2pencilchat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones, @burgessdave

joannavrteaches Oct 17 @ 7:48 PM EDT

A3 gives a positive 🎯 to aim for. Real world events create real reasons to complete meaningful tasks. Keep it real! #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:24 PM EDT

Q3 How can setting up events with your students keep the learning fun? #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:49 PM EDT

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this! #2PencilChat

In reply to @JoPrestia

joerobison907 Oct 17 @ 7:49 PM EDT

A5. Teach Like a Pirate @burgessdave #2PencilChat

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:49 PM EDT

No, but I will order it now! #2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:49 PM EDT

YES! If they didn't have to be there would you be teaching to an empty classroom?#2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones, @urbie, @burgessdave

burgessdave Oct 17 @ 7:50 PM EDT

Thanks, Kathy!! (And Sean!) Looking forward to seeing you there!! #2pencilchat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @MagicPantsJones

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:50 PM EDT

A5 I've found that reading @SethGodinBlog books & blog on marketing is an activity that benefits teaching. #2PencilChat

jcaseydesign Oct 17 @ 7:50 PM EDT

A5 Henry's Amazing Machine is full of little lessons about creativity, innovation, disappointment, redirection. #2pencilchat

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:50 PM EDT

Yes! Fabulous! #2pencilchat

In reply to @MrsJMario

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:50 PM EDT

Ahoy! We read a pirate book today at school! #2PencilChat

In reply to @burgessdave, @kathyiwanicki, @MagicPantsJones

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:50 PM EDT

So did those who were leaving - they did it to me too! when I left - I cried #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:50 PM EDT

That could be fun! #2PencilChat

In reply to @RitaWirtz, @nathan_stevens

DemarcoJaimie Oct 17 @ 7:50 PM EDT

A5: I love What Do You Do With an Idea? and What Do You Do With a Problem? as read-alouds. A bit abstract; gets 'em thinking! #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:51 PM EDT

Q6 How can you turn it around if your class is starting to go sour? #2PencilChat

JFerguson226 Oct 17 @ 7:51 PM EDT

I'm putting this chat on my calendar! I love it! #teachingmakesmehappy #2pencilchat @niceshelley @CBrockELA @sdaigle26 @ReligionIsCool

tkraz Oct 17 @ 7:51 PM EDT

A5 I'll give another shoutout to #SmallTeaching. Inspirational in the way it gives small ways to make big impacts. #2pencilchat

kmichellehowell Oct 17 @ 7:51 PM EDT

Awwww! #2PencilChat

In reply to @R_CILR, @kathyiwanicki, @GruntledChalkie

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:51 PM EDT

Gotta get to work on that! :) #2PencilChat

In reply to @JoPrestia, @kathyiwanicki

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:51 PM EDT

Also check out #2018mbm March Book Madness. all books are amazing! #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:51 PM EDT

I'll bet! #2PencilChat

In reply to @ReadforCupcakes

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:52 PM EDT

I saw him in Tampa a couple of years ago. It was worth the 4 hour drive each way! #2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @burgessdave

alexstubenbort Oct 17 @ 7:52 PM EDT

A5: “That Used to be Us” by Thomas Friedman and “Zen Action/Zen Person” by T homas P. Kasulis #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:53 PM EDT

Questions like Q5 are dangerous to my wallet! #2PencilChat

Bookbandwidth Oct 17 @ 7:53 PM EDT

Me: I’m on fire! #2pencilchat Also me: miss half the questions...

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:53 PM EDT

You changed my way of looking at teaching, Dave! Thank YOU! #2PencilChat

In reply to @burgessdave, @kathyiwanicki

GruntledChalkie Oct 17 @ 7:53 PM EDT

Only one baby this spring as we were using a new male last year and he took a while to work out his aim... lots in Febuary #2pencilchat

In reply to @RitaWirtz

JFerguson226 Oct 17 @ 7:53 PM EDT

#2pencilchat A6: Get the kiddos up and moving! Give them something to investigate! Let them lead!

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:54 PM EDT

SO great! #2PencilChat

In reply to @DemarcoJaimie

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:54 PM EDT

A6 Take them outside or somewhere else - look for things to make *found object art (*read any subject topic here) #2PencilChat

GruntledChalkie Oct 17 @ 7:54 PM EDT

Hold on 2 2 year old what? Alpacas? #2pencilchat

In reply to @RitaWirtz

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:54 PM EDT

Yay! I'm glad you came tonight, Jeannie! #2PencilChat

In reply to @JFerguson226, @niceshelley, @CBrockELA, @sdaigle26, @ReligionIsCool

kathyiwanicki Oct 17 @ 7:54 PM EDT

@burgessdave You made me feel normal! :) #2pencilchat. Thank you!

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:53 PM EDT

You changed my way of looking at teaching, Dave! Thank YOU! #2PencilChat
In reply to @burgessdave, @kathyiwanicki

MrElmerLLC Oct 17 @ 7:54 PM EDT

We've got a great chat in 8min if anyone is up to keep this party going!! @Wes_Kieschnick & @WeberEducation host #divergED #2PencilChat

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:55 PM EDT

I'm guessing bookstores might be the same?! (I'm the same!) #2pencilchat #HR4HR

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:55 PM EDT

LOL! Also, UM, you're awesome, and thank you for making me laugh for real! :) #2PencilChat

In reply to @Bookbandwidth

urbie Oct 17 @ 7:55 PM EDT

#2pencilChat A6 Fart jokes?

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:55 PM EDT

Sweeter than sweet! Baby love! #2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:55 PM EDT

A6 I leveled with them. "This is boring, isn't it. Let's change that!" #2PencilChat

JoPrestia Oct 17 @ 7:56 PM EDT

Absolutley. It's the others we need to worry about #2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @burgessdave

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:56 PM EDT

That's part of it!!!! #2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @burgessdave

R_CILR Oct 17 @ 7:56 PM EDT

I agree with the normal, Kathy! It is nice to find the other pirates! Thanks, Dave! #2pencilchat #HR4HR

In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @burgessdave

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:56 PM EDT

THose go a long way! #2PencilChat

In reply to @urbie

urbie Oct 17 @ 7:56 PM EDT

#2pencilChat A6a Call a time-out and ask Ss where/when things went south. Make it so Ss are part of the solution. #empowerment

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Oct 17 @ 7:57 PM EDT

Amelia Bedelia has made it so I can only think of those as Bored Meetings. #2PencilChat

In reply to @Bookbandwidth

burgessdave Oct 17 @ 7:57 PM EDT

There are lots of us out there!! We just needed to find each other and connect!! #2pencilchat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki

RitaWirtz Oct 17 @ 7:57 PM EDT

Littles! No alpacas, hahaha! Our school is ages 2-8, but this yr., littles really little! #2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie

mr_abee_tweets Oct 17 @ 7:57 PM EDT

If you are still in need of some chattery. (just made that word up) #2pencilchat

PaulSolarz Oct 17 @ 7:56 PM EDT

"Building Independence For Upper Grades" Please join @mr_abee_tweets IN 5 MINUTES (7pm Central) for #5thchat! #edtech #3rdchat #4thchat