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Hessler34 Sep 7 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Hello! Excited to be here with all of these passionate educators! Margie from Lebanon, PA #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #MakeItReal Book Study! Tonight we discuss Chapter "l" https://t.co/ZCTVMqNTOA

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@JacquieGentile @GiordanoHistory Thanks for coming! Sleep is Totally Relevant! I appreciate you being here #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@perfinker Welcome!! #MakeItReal

clarson705 Sep 7 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Hi! Christine from NJ here ready to join the book talk. :) #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@Hessler34 HI! So Glad you could be here #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@GiordanoHistory @JacquieGentile Totally could. Counting for elems. Graphing path for HS! #MakeItReal

MissDenko Sep 7 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Hello everyone! Sylwia Here. Third grade teacher from NJ. We had our first day today and I just cannot wait for an amazing year! #MakeItReal

abookforfrances Sep 7 @ 9:31 PM EDT

I made it! Thank goodness for dirty soccer uniforms discovered the night before a game! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:32 PM EDT

For tonight's Chat please use Q1, A1 and #MakeItReal. Can't wait to hear your thoughts tonight! https://t.co/NOE7nI7M5R

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@MissDenko Day 1 is amazing, terrifying, and exhausting. Thanks for being here tonight! #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Hi y'all! Valerie from Atlanta. Excited to talk about being INSTANT with my world for my Littles! #Makeitreal

NJASCDNorth Sep 7 @ 9:32 PM EDT

NJASCD North joining the #makeitreal chat tonight. Any other New Jersey folk enjoying @MathDenisNJ book?

burgessdave Sep 7 @ 9:32 PM EDT

#MakeItReal Great chance to discuss Instant Relevance! Whether you have the book or not...join in! #tlap #MTBoS https://t.co/Tg6vHgV17Z

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Join #MakeItReal tonight at 9:30EST for 30 Min as we begin a 7 week Book Study on Instant Relevance #kidsdeserveit https://t.co/bYctuqbESF

iruntech Sep 7 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Hello #MakeItReal educators! Excited to take part in this discussion tonight. Loved @MathDenisNJ's book and excited to discuss it w others.

ChouinardJahant Sep 7 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Hello Melissa from Katy TX. Looking forward to chatting tonight! #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@MissDenko Your first day and we are five weeks in here in Georgia! #Makeitreal

vbordano Sep 7 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Veronica, instructional coach joining from Texas #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@abookforfrances Perfect! Make a lesson from them! How does one day affect the next "free write" #MakeItReal

itsmeSpiri Sep 7 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Hello #MakeItReal friends 😊 Spiri from PA but visiting beautiful NJ this evening #SunflowerPower https://t.co/tdL700sdxw

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes So glad you made it. Can't wait to visit Atlanta this summer! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Do you have your copy of Instant Relevance with you? Our Qs come from the book Chapter "I" tonight #MakeItReal https://t.co/K37NxzT7hm

oonziela Sep 7 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Good evening #makeitreal! Oona from NJ. I teach English to 11th grade (AP lit) and 12th grade (contemporary literature).

MissDenko Sep 7 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ wouldn't miss it!! 😊 #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@iruntech NO Way!!!! Thanks for staying up! I owe you so much coffee! #MakeItReal

MissDenko Sep 7 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes wow!!! When do you end the school year? #makeitreal

oonziela Sep 7 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes @MissDenko Y'all can rub it in in June when we're still at work and you're on vacation! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@vbordano Hi! Thanks so much for being a part of this PLN! #MakeItReal

LisaGuardino Sep 7 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Lisa, Northern Ca teacher & TOSA, excited about tonight's #MakeItReal Chat! Hope everyone is a having a great week :)

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri Sunflower Power in the house! #MakeItReal

abookforfrances Sep 7 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@iruntech we both stayed awake - I think that's a testament to @MathDenisNJ and his awesome book #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri Great photo op to teach arrays! #MakeItReal

EHSMrsJ Sep 7 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Hello! Julie from KS, HS ELA and K-12 tech integration, excited for #MakeItReal tonight!

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@oonziela Hi Oona! Thanks for coming. From #bfc530 to #MakeItReal 930!

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@MissDenko Before Memorial Day for kiddoes and a couple of days after for Ts. Crazy, right?!? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Question 1 coming up in 1 minute #MakeItReal https://t.co/FqOwDs6SOh

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@abookforfrances @iruntech I'm floored and honored. Thank you both! #MakeItReal

LISDTechie Sep 7 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Kelly, HS Instructional Coach from Austin area. Excited to learn from everyone tonight #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@EHSMrsJ HI Julie Thanks for being here #MakeItReal

iruntech Sep 7 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ We can discuss in a few weeks at #ecet2njpa. #makeitreal

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@oonziela @MissDenko You got it! I'll send beach photos. Ha! #MakeItReal

LisaGuardino Sep 7 @ 9:35 PM EDT

I'm pretty good at that also, Chris! #MakeItReal https://t.co/suKh1GEnYc

GiordanoHistory Sep 7 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@JacquieGentile @MathDenisNJ Same here, maybe counting sheep could be used in our lesson design tomorrow? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@LISDTechie Hi Kelly! I'm heading to san Antonio in November for Technado! Coming? #MakeItReal

TaraMartinEDU Sep 7 @ 9:35 PM EDT

#MakeItReal Tara from Kansas peeking in for a bit :)

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Q1: Infusing who you are in what you do. See Image for Question #MakeItReal https://t.co/B6EdenAwQ6

iruntech Sep 7 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@abookforfrances @MathDenisNJ Agreed! It was a great book. Loved all the humor! #MakeItReal

MissDenko Sep 7 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes so crazy how different parts of the county "do school" in such different ways! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@TaraMartinEDU We're Not Without Kansas Anymore! #MakeItReal

MrRussoRH Sep 7 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Good evening #MakeItReal friends! Todd from NY- HS assistant principal.

MissDenko Sep 7 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@iruntech @MathDenisNJ I'll be there as well 😁 #makeitreal

oonziela Sep 7 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ When you hoot with the owls, you've gotta soar with the eagles. My grandpa said that. He was often sleep deprived #Makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@MrRussoRH Hi Todd! You're truly a gif to this chat! #MakeItReal

MissDenko Sep 7 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@iruntech @abookforfrances @MathDenisNJ I was actually LOLing throughout! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@oonziela words to live by #MakeItReal

clarson705 Sep 7 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Loved the book, even being a ELA teacher. LOL @MathDenisNJ #MakeItReal

GiordanoHistory Sep 7 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@LisaGuardino Ha! I hope so, we all need it now that we're back in session. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1 RT #MakeItReal https://t.co/ehzxlOKQ4Q

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Q1: Infusing who you are in what you do. See Image for Question #MakeItReal https://t.co/B6EdenAwQ6

LISDTechie Sep 7 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ I didn't know anything about it. I will check it out!! #MakeItReal

clarson705 Sep 7 @ 9:38 PM EDT

I loved the personal touch he added to the book. #MakeItReal

itsmeSpiri Sep 7 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ #whatup 🙌🏼🙌🏼 #MakeItReal https://t.co/F0icZtvZkF

iruntech Sep 7 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@MissDenko @abookforfrances @MathDenisNJ My book is riddled with smiley faces! #MakeItReal

oonziela Sep 7 @ 9:38 PM EDT

I haven't read the book yet. Still reading Launch. But crashing this party anyway, b/c #fakeittillyoumakeit #makeitreal #iwillreaditsoon

JacquieGentile Sep 7 @ 9:39 PM EDT

#makeitreal. If there are 25 sheep in my dream and 3 produce expensive black wool, what's the probability my pajamas are white? :) sorry

abookforfrances Sep 7 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@iruntech @MissDenko @MathDenisNJ I was just typing the same thing! Happy margin notes =) #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Relevant for all of us! I "see" more math now. And NOT a numbers girl--yet. (Been saying that forever!)#makeitreal https://t.co/kyWDAhg2ZS

clarson705 Sep 7 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Loved the book, even being a ELA teacher. LOL @MathDenisNJ #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1: I also play sax and sing. These hobbies give me countless opps to connect to ss #MakeItReal

primarybalance2 Sep 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Sarah from Virginia Beach and I teach 2nd grade. #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Sep 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@oonziela #makeitreal Just got Launch haven't started it yet. In the pile of awesomeness! Want to read them all at once.

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@primarybalance2 Welcome! We're on Q1: #MakeItReal https://t.co/VLCnpLUdIP

LisaGuardino Sep 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: As an Eng Tt, I can include my love of words - from all sorts of places, I also incorporate my love of film #MakeItReal

Hessler34 Sep 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

After reading the first chapter, I connected with many parts #MakeItReal

abookforfrances Sep 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: pop culture is my guilty pleasure and is often an easy connect for Ss #MakeItReal

iruntech Sep 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@abookforfrances @MissDenko @MathDenisNJ I #sketchnoted throughout. Unfortunately my book is on my shelf at school. #MakeItReal

TrudeauLisa Sep 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri @MathDenisNJ I wish you would do a twittterchat on how to make such great GIFS. Love it! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@LisaGuardino Film is excellent. I use ones I love to ones that connect to current events as well #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@vbordano @itsmeSpiri See @MathDenisNJ I can be mathy. #makeitreal

LisaGuardino Sep 7 @ 9:41 PM EDT

I also am loving the anecdotes in the book! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@abookforfrances perfect! very easy to connect personally. Can you connect it to instruction too? #MakeItReal

LISDTechie Sep 7 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1: I love to cook, so Ss can figure out measurement based on ingredients & size of pans on hand? Proportion lesson #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@TrudeauLisa @itsmeSpiri It's mostly called Google them #MakeItReal

GiordanoHistory Sep 7 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1: My love for soccer transferred to a past Social Studies class; World Cup, Child Slavery, Economics, much more #MakeItReal

EHSMrsJ Sep 7 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1: I'm all emojis all the ⌛️. Guilty pleasure perfect for HS ELA! #Emojivocab, bios, summaries.... #MakeItReal https://t.co/a83uqrM87L

Hessler34 Sep 7 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Love this part! #MakeItReal https://t.co/kozJtjmzxj

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@LISDTechie perfect! For me, I have 4 kids and often only want to make 6 cookies. I make them tell me how much ingredients #MakeItReal

LisaGuardino Sep 7 @ 9:42 PM EDT

And just current/contemporary events in general that interest me or connect w/ content... #MakeItReal https://t.co/HHIP6wg56I

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@LisaGuardino Film is excellent. I use ones I love to ones that connect to current events as well #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@GiordanoHistory Incredible connection! #MakeItReal

TrudeauLisa Sep 7 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Fantasy F-ball gives me an early connect w/ Ss in the fall. "Who's your QB?" #MakeItReal

MissDenko Sep 7 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1- I regularly refer to myself shopping during math lessons 😊😁 #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Question 2 coming up in 1 minute #MakeItReal https://t.co/kmWd0j6yf8

burgessdave Sep 7 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1: This is also a key tenet of #tlap! What is unique about you...your voice that you add to your class makes you most effective #MakeItReal

JacquieGentile Sep 7 @ 9:43 PM EDT

#Makeitreal Loving using Amer Ninja Warrior themed skills practice in Google classrm to inspire indiv growth in my kids.

GiordanoHistory Sep 7 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1: If you or your students love fantasy football and to be a part of a draft, then check out the relevance of @FANgeopolitics #MakeItReal

abookforfrances Sep 7 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ absolutely - student driven inquiry is my wheelhouse & pop culture offers so many starting points #MakeItReal

oonziela Sep 7 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@_camccabe I know you can relate. I'm a #liberaluseofbitmoji gal myself! #MakeItReal https://t.co/1FIWK6usWZ

EHSMrsJ Sep 7 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1: I'm all emojis all the ⌛️. Guilty pleasure perfect for HS ELA! #Emojivocab, bios, summaries.... #MakeItReal https://t.co/a83uqrM87L

ChouinardJahant Sep 7 @ 9:43 PM EDT

#makeitreal I love Dr Who m enters my lessons daily.Posters "It's bigger on the inside." Endless conversations. https://t.co/ChwCbpzhY8

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@primarybalance2 Welcome! We're on Q1: #MakeItReal https://t.co/VLCnpLUdIP

iruntech Sep 7 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1 As a first grade T I shared my love of quilting with my Ss. We were able to talk about measurements and angles, color, etc. #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1 My love of travel. My Littles are always exposed to diff artifacts, languages, food, art, clothing-maps, brochures, photos! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: Infusing who you are in what you do. See Image for Question #MakeItReal https://t.co/FUu7fmIn7n

primarybalance2 Sep 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1: My love for the Olympics helped me connect my students to the excitement & into their writing #MakeItReal https://t.co/fB63XVHHaq

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@primarybalance2 Welcome! We're on Q1: #MakeItReal https://t.co/VLCnpLUdIP

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@MissDenko awesome. Did you see this today? #MakeItReal https://t.co/NKtxgeBeIK

Hessler34 Sep 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

I really meant this part...lots of screenshots on my computer, but same realm #MakeItReal https://t.co/wE4FV4oKDL

ChouinardJahant Sep 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@burgessdave #makeitreal Had your book on my desk today- opened great conversation w/ my team! Argh!

iruntech Sep 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1 I also used quilting as my how-to writing sample with my kids. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@JacquieGentile Nice! You can also badge their skills in GC #MakeItReal

clarson705 Sep 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

I am all for edtech, but I agree finding relevance is important for Ts to connect w/ Ss @MathDenisNJ #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@iruntech Love this! And one of my dear 1st Ts just used quilts to talk about stories by bringing in heirlooms from her gma! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@GiordanoHistory @FANgeopolitics cool! I do fan stats with fanduel and pricing too #MakeItReal

MrRussoRH Sep 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A1: I like to run/read/watch movies...not sure how that relates to being an AP unless it's a movie about an AP who runs!😂 #MakeItReal

vbordano Sep 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A2: everyday needs makes me think of how you talked about using the weather...#MakeItReal

mrsstuhr5th Sep 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Sarah Stuhr, 5th grade teacher, mountains of Colorado #MakeItReal

GiordanoHistory Sep 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A2: How about breathing? I loved watching the Olympics & seeing how many breaths swimmers took & comparing that to their times #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@iruntech then use tiles to create tabletop quilts! #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Sep 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes #makeitreal Amazingly true I have travelled a lot & sharing stories makes connections. Especially when Ss have been there.

Hessler34 Sep 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A1:My love for bball transfered to my first project this year. Was in Hall of Fame for bball, so our theme song - "Hall of Fame" #MakeItReal

JacquieGentile Sep 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ #makeitreal They earn a ninja badge that physically moves up a salmon ladder of skills on my window wall

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes Definitely! Can you take them on google walking tours and google expeditions? #MakeItReal

MissDenko Sep 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A1- whenever I make number stories, I always include the students' names and involve their interests #MakeItReal

iruntech Sep 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A1 I al's shared my love of running and had students sign up for mud runs with my kids. Not exactly academic, but so cool! #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A1 Animals. I love them. My Littles love that I love them & can identify with animals easily. That's why we have a chinchilla! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@primarybalance2 I will never stop using olympics to connect! Everyone has a passion that's there! #MakeItReal

Hessler34 Sep 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A1: Taking pictures of my students and putting them up on my Wall of Fame. Using Aurasma to showcase their hardwork #MakeItReal

TrudeauLisa Sep 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A1 I have a dirt collection. Helps out w/ regions of U.S. Domestic dirt only. Don't want blame for next beetle infestation. #MakeItReal

MrRussoRH Sep 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A1.1: love digital tech & social media, I relate that to Ss everyday when I talk about the power and responsibility of it's use. #makeitreal

TaraMartinEDU Sep 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

#MakeItReal A1 (didn't see the ?) but sharing our hobbies, our new learning experiences (+ &-) & our stories= KEY to being REAL w Ss and Ts

ChouinardJahant Sep 7 @ 9:47 PM EDT

#makeitreal A2 Thinking. " I am not here to teach you science but to teach you how to teach yourself science." https://t.co/ANqXxrcxIR

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: Infusing who you are in what you do. See Image for Question #MakeItReal https://t.co/FUu7fmIn7n

LisaGuardino Sep 7 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2: Something w/ wifi, my computer, my cell phone w/ the app that holds all the pix of my G'son... Has to be a prompt in there! #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@MrRussoRH I think running has great parallels to learning! Persistence! Have a plan! Make time for it! Practice! Set a goal!#makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Q2: RT #MakeItReal https://t.co/pfyv6gB7On

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: Infusing who you are in what you do. See Image for Question #MakeItReal https://t.co/FUu7fmIn7n

itsmeSpiri Sep 7 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2) Food intake, counting calories, serving sizes, portion control, so much you can do #MakeItReal https://t.co/GMCkykEzCc

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@ChouinardJahant And when they haven't? It gives them something to dream about. #MakeItReal

iruntech Sep 7 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ I need more info on that. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes @MrRussoRH And at the same time, being aware of the world that surrounds and passes you by as you do. I run too! #MakeItReal

mrsstuhr5th Sep 7 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2: Living in the mountains of CO you can always relate it to some sort of outdoor activity #MakeItReal

TaraMartinEDU Sep 7 @ 9:49 PM EDT

#MakeItReal A1 Finding the strengths of Ss and Ts you're working with & tailoring your lesson/meeting to allow Ss & Ts to play to them.

oonziela Sep 7 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A1: I like using animoto for digital storytelling :-) #MakeItReal https://t.co/wO5ezlGSBm

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@iruntech Will do. #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Sep 7 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ @primarybalance2 #MakeItReal This tweet was just all messed up 🤓

burgessdave Sep 7 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Here is the VIRAL math problem for you to use in class this week!! #MakeItReal #tlap #MTBoS #ClassroomChef https://t.co/gtWbP9M75b

MissDenko Sep 7 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ woah! What was that?? #MakeItReal

primarybalance2 Sep 7 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2: I connect my workouts to math by having them figure out how many miles or minutes I ran. #MakeItReal https://t.co/vnn6vPigPM

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: Infusing who you are in what you do. See Image for Question #MakeItReal https://t.co/FUu7fmIn7n

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@MissDenko @alicekeeler hit me with it this morning. It begs a lot of good questions, right? #MakeItReal

NJASCDNorth Sep 7 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2 Walking and counting steps is used a lot with Fitbits and the like. Plenty of math to use there #MakeItReal

iruntech Sep 7 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ This is weird, but I do not see you tweeting in the hashtag. Not sure why. Maybe it's my phone. #MakeItReal

oonziela Sep 7 @ 9:50 PM EDT

I am behind! What's Q2? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Question 3 coming up in 1 minute #MakeItReal https://t.co/aP5jdDKMEa

Hessler34 Sep 7 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@MrRussoRH I didn't even consider that! I need to involved their parents somehow. You have me thinking over there! #MakeItReal

LisaGuardino Sep 7 @ 9:51 PM EDT

This is so important and requires all of us to take advantage of every opportunity to #MakeItReal https://t.co/Wgzv6WyBn3

MrRussoRH Sep 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A1.1: love digital tech & social media, I relate that to Ss everyday when I talk about the power and responsibility of it's use. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@iruntech weird! I'm totally there, I sweare! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@oonziela #MakeItReal https://t.co/CHvxcMGrMk

mrsstuhr5th Sep 7 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A2: physically making some to explain their thinking. Like 54 square units doesn't equal 54 square feet #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A2 I like to talk about how everything we do is evaluating. What we wear--when we eat, etc. Lots of info coming in to decide. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q3: Infusing who you are in what you do. See Image for Question #MakeItReal https://t.co/dmsIuY5FDI

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT

#MakeItReal https://t.co/P4Foh2PrqI

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q3: Infusing who you are in what you do. See Image for Question #MakeItReal https://t.co/dmsIuY5FDI

ChouinardJahant Sep 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ #makeitreal Go Amazon! That is where I got it!

MrRussoRH Sep 7 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A2: shelter and clothing. Big topics of conversation in the realm of world history. #MakeItReal https://t.co/EoNtVAkamY

MissDenko Sep 7 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A2- division is a big focus in third grade for us and sharing is absolutely an everyday necessity! #MakeItReal

MsTaraDye Sep 7 @ 9:53 PM EDT

My phones about to die, but this looks like a great chat! Next time I am totally joining in! #MakeItReal

Hessler34 Sep 7 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@oonziela Love this! I want to make one now! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@mrsstuhr5th yes. Actually voicing their explanations with actions is great #MakeItReal

JacquieGentile Sep 7 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ #makeitreal Physical wellness: stretch distances, reaching heights, weightsreps, heartrates, ave hrs sleep/week, fruit/veg serv

wadewhitehead Sep 7 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Teachers, will you take the pledge? #sblchat #ohedchat #makeitreal #educoach https://t.co/3wKuNjPbx6

mrsstuhr5th Sep 7 @ 9:53 PM EDT

I'll let you know what happens @MsTaraDye! #MakeItReal https://t.co/YFqBYKDsHV

MsTaraDye Sep 7 @ 9:53 PM EDT

My phones about to die, but this looks like a great chat! Next time I am totally joining in! #MakeItReal

vbordano Sep 7 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3 #MakeItReal tessitura incorporating sharing rituals (food, talks, debates, anything part of “breaking bread ritual”

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@MissDenko Nice! Excellent connection #MakeItReal

MissDenko Sep 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A2- learning elapsed time is important for those third graders who are excited for lunchtime 😊 #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@MsTaraDye See you next week at 930! #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A2 My daily Starbucks habit. From insulators to conductors to volume to shapes to literacy to what else can we use stoppers for. #makeitreal

MissDenko Sep 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@dnoble23 @burgessdave @MathDenisNJ @Jstevens009 @MrVaudrey @MathCoachCorner @johnberray love this!!! Thank you for sharing. #makeitreal

NJASCDNorth Sep 7 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3 Being aware of and doing something about the social and emotional needs of our students. Necessary foundation for learning #MakeItReal

GaryJohnsonFP Sep 7 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Find out more about Gary Johnson 2016 https://t.co/v46yHHSeab #MakeItReal #GaryJohnson #MakeYourOwnDecision #JohnsonWeld2016

mrsstuhr5th Sep 7 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3: sketch noting to explain/show understanding! #MakeItReal

sullydatechie Sep 7 @ 9:55 PM EDT

#MakeItReal Jumping in a little late from Klein, TX! A1: I take Ss into the class kitchen to cook Span. recipes in Spanish.

MissDenko Sep 7 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ @alicekeeler so many! #makeitreal

iruntech Sep 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@oonziela I'm not seeing any of Denis' tweets. Are you? #makeitreal https://t.co/J1e73q5s77

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT
#MakeItReal https://t.co/P4Foh2PrqI
- MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT
  
  Q3: Infusing who you are in what you do. See Image for Question #MakeItReal https://t.co/dmsIuY5FDI

TTMobile_us Sep 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

#MakeItReal is now trending in USA, ranking 45

clarson705 Sep 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

I will def join next week, my eyes are fighting me. lol #MakeItReal

vbordano Sep 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A3 really want to tap into the artist side-give sketchnoting a go--art is beautiful-lots of creativity and critical thinking #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@iruntech @oonziela how about now? #MakeItReal

itsmeSpiri Sep 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes Love this, great idea! Kiss your brain #MakeItReal https://t.co/mgTmRJP3Y6

mrsstuhr5th Sep 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Some days it is about connecting. Ss can't grow academically if they aren't growing social/emotionally. #MakeItReal https://t.co/qe6v8t8BZm

NJASCDNorth Sep 7 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3 Being aware of and doing something about the social and emotional needs of our students. Necessary foundation for learning #MakeItReal

GiordanoHistory Sep 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

I second this #MakeItReal https://t.co/xIp95OlKsX

NJASCDNorth Sep 7 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3 Being aware of and doing something about the social and emotional needs of our students. Necessary foundation for learning #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@vbordano ME Too! I'll try and blog about it for accountability #MakeItReal

LISDTechie Sep 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Luv the idea of Ss figuring out volume compared to $. Is grande to venti really worth extra $ #MakeItReal https://t.co/W8nqjVCfU4

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A2 My daily Starbucks habit. From insulators to conductors to volume to shapes to literacy to what else can we use stoppers for. #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Sep 7 @ 9:57 PM EDT

#makeitreal A4 laughter & enjoying sharing real life moments with Ss. Music & books & pop culture. Want to bring in more ways to be zen.

Hessler34 Sep 7 @ 9:57 PM EDT

I am having a hard time finding the questions in the feed. Can someone help me? #MakeItReal

iruntech Sep 7 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@mrsstuhr5th This is right up my alley! Love #sketchnotes! #MakeItReal

JacquieGentile Sep 7 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ A3: I want to infuse indiv skill bldg via ggl clssrm w/o sacrificing my tessitura of solid lesson plan ideas #makeitreal

oonziela Sep 7 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A2: I read for pleasure every day and that makes it possible to reach every Ss & recommend books to them! #MakeItReal

sullydatechie Sep 7 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A3: field trips! #MakeItReal

MissDenko Sep 7 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes my friend took time to calculate how much she spends on Starbucks in a year. Results were scary!!! #makeitreal

mrsstuhr5th Sep 7 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Yes! So important to offer IRL experiences. #MakeItReal https://t.co/3ViaQqrtv3

sullydatechie Sep 7 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A3: field trips! #MakeItReal

MrRussoRH Sep 7 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A3:I see many Ts wanting to move away from T centered lessons to S ones, where Ss are leading their learning, creating, sharing. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thank you for sharing your life and your teaching with #MakeItReal tonight! https://t.co/lLb098fYY1

ChouinardJahant Sep 7 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@oonziela #makeitreal My fortress is solitude with 4 boys at home. A great book.

iruntech Sep 7 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ @oonziela nope. Only notifications. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@LISDTechie @forthekiddoes Try this one on for size? What can you do with this #MakeItReal https://t.co/skvmY7XLMt

oonziela Sep 7 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@Hessler34 it's so easy even Oona can do it! #MakeItReal

LisaGuardino Sep 7 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thanks for the great chat #MakeItReal Take Care!

EHSMrsJ Sep 7 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A3: Need to do more with SEL, passion projects, etc. Edtech very much IN my tessitura but need to go analog now & again.... #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Join #MakeitReal again next week as we discuss Chapter N: Natural Flow, Follow The Question! https://t.co/8i3IZvMkVK

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A3 Nudging my Littles to ask & answer their own Qs & have an authentic, global audience for their ideas & learning. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thank you all for sharing so deeply how you infuse your lives into your classes. Sorry about tweet weirdness #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Sep 7 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@MrRussoRH #makeitreal Best thing I ever did. Student-led, flexible seating, student centered goals & monitoring. Blended classroom.

NJASCDNorth Sep 7 @ 9:59 PM EDT

We had a blast w/ @MathDenisNJ and the #MakeItReal chat. Let's discuss more relevance in edu. Any New Jersey people loving the book too?

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Thank you all for being a part of our chat tonight. Tweetdeck seems to have detached me from my own chat! #MakeItReal

MissDenko Sep 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A3- this year I am trying genius hour and I am so excited! Ss choosing what they want to learn about, about it making it real! #makeitreal

primarybalance2 Sep 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A3: flexible seating & STEM are BIg for me his year. I want to boost the amount of technology I use! #MakeItReal https://t.co/nIGDt25xwH

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT
#MakeItReal https://t.co/P4Foh2PrqI
- MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT
  
  Q3: Infusing who you are in what you do. See Image for Question #MakeItReal https://t.co/dmsIuY5FDI

iruntech Sep 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT

@MrRussoRH same here! Reading #LearnLAP now that I finished Denis' book. #MakeItReal

TaraMartinEDU Sep 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT

#MakeItReal Sorry. Kinda distracted tonight. I'll try again next week. Aunt T is much needed. :) https://t.co/4wNOMr4gyh

Hessler34 Sep 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A2: Twitter has become a need for me now, lol! I cannot get enough. We could graph how many min I spend on it a night/week/month #MakeItReal

TrudeauLisa Sep 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT

@vbordano I've spent 2nite reading about sketchnoting. A bit much for my GR4 but still going to give it some effort #MakeItReal

MissDenko Sep 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A3- this year I am trying genius hour &I am so excited! Ss choosing what they want to learn about, talk about it making it real! #makeitreal

vbordano Sep 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT

#makeitreal @MathDenisNJ thank you!

burgessdave Sep 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Let's try that again! HERE is the viral math problem for your class! #MakeItReal #tlap #MTBoS #ClassroomChef https://t.co/tDdTSDAj7D

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT

@MissDenko Definitely worth an ongoing string of blog posts. #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Sep 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Thank you Denis @MathDenisNJ #MakeItReal can't wait to continue reading. Until next time.

GiordanoHistory Sep 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

@Hessler34 You model and students do the same for snapchat. I want to see the data on that one! #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Sep 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Thank you #MakeItReal for awesome chat! Come over to #imaginEdchat now!

iruntech Sep 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

@MrRussoRH @itsmeSpiri @oonziela @MathDenisNJ Sad it's not just me, ppl are missing out. #MakeItReal

oonziela Sep 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

A3: definitely podcasting. I want to do it but have to carve out the time. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

@iruntech @oonziela Why tonight??! Sorry it went wacky! #MakeItReal

Hessler34 Sep 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

A3: Bringing in @voxer this year for lit circle groups. Getting some push back from GT parents, but pushing forward #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@oonziela Me too! I just got a new mic and am ready to give it a shot! Maybe we try together :) #MakeItReal

itsmeSpiri Sep 7 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Thank you #MakeItReal friends & @MathDenisNJ for a sweet time Later Gators https://t.co/F0tfs4iAsh

oonziela Sep 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Going to reading workshop at HS level can be scary but it's what's best for Ss and me! Such great energy when Ss get more choice #MakeItReal

Hessler34 Sep 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

#MakeItReal #pushback

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@burgessdave @MathDenisNJ Wait! Why wasn't I tagged in this math problem?!? 😬😜 #makeitreal

MissDenko Sep 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ absolutely!! I can't wait to get started 😊 I'm excited to collaborate with you again, Denis! #makeitreal

iruntech Sep 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ @oonziela No worries! It was a great chat-see you next week. #MakeItReal Or tomorrow for #BFC530

MrRussoRH Sep 7 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Thank you @MathDenisNJ and #MakeItReal friends for a great chat! Have a great week! https://t.co/q8Mu9iHGsz

iruntech Sep 7 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Thanks for a great night of idea sharing. Sew you next week! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Again, thank you all so much for contributing to tonight's #MakeItReal chat. I've learned so much. Can't wait til next week!

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Thanks @MathDenisNJ for bringing us together & encouraging us to #MakeItReal for kiddoes!

TrudeauLisa Sep 7 @ 10:04 PM EDT

A2 Ss kept track of g.of sugar they ate at snack. Graphed it. Kids started to try to "win" by having lots of sugar. Ss centered! #MakeItReal

MrsYanong Sep 7 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ quick question- where are the chat Qs posted for #makeitreal ? Wasnt showing in my feed- Enjoyed lurking though!

oonziela Sep 7 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ #lonelymicrophone here too LOL #MakeItReal https://t.co/WX7NzUDLtD

iruntech Sep 7 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Thanks for a great night of idea sharing. See you next week! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@vbordano Nice! Thanks :):) #MakeItReal

MissDenko Sep 7 @ 10:06 PM EDT

So sorry but my eyes are getting heavy. I added the chat to my calendar for the upcoming weeks! 😊 #makeitreal https://t.co/sQE1V4XmUV

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@MissDenko #MakeItReal https://t.co/no4M4JoFwD

MissDenko Sep 7 @ 10:07 PM EDT

1st day of school sleepiness😴Goodnight! Have an amazing rest of the week! Looking forward to chatting with you all next week 😊 #makeitreal

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 10:07 PM EDT

My Littles are learning about repurposing school cafe milk cartons & creating an invention entirely of these cartons! Crazy T! #MakeItReal

primarybalance2 Sep 7 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ thank you for a great chat! #MakeItReal

oonziela Sep 7 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ @iruntech we are flexible! (The only acceptable F word in education). #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Night all! 4:55 am run scheduled. Gotta #MakeItReal and get to bed. xo

oonziela Sep 7 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Goodnight #MakeItReal! Maybe I'll, like, read the book for next week's chat. 😌😌😌😌

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@primarybalance2 Thank you for coming! #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ Absolutely! Even Google Earth has them captured. They like to calculate how far these places are from ATL! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Hi #imaginEDchat Denis, K-12 Math Supervisor and Author of Instant Relevance checking in after my #MakeItReal chat

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes play geoguessr. you'll love it #MakeItReal https://t.co/jO7YOi3Qva

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ @MrRussoRH Yes and how great is it to see constellations on an EARLY morning run? My fave. #makeitreal

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@MissDenko Shhh. I can't even. #makeitreal

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ @LISDTechie Ok. I'm on it. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:13 PM EDT

If you don't have a copy of Instant Relevance, it's in paperback/ kindle here https://t.co/Tl8eegsEJn Pick it up for next week! #makeitreal

forthekiddoes Sep 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@GruntledChalkie @burgessdave @MathDenisNJ You can DM me the solution. KIDDING! I can do it. Ts have to feel discomfort too! #makeitreal

TrudeauLisa Sep 7 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@vbordano Yes. I was all over that site 2night. Not sure how to intro w/Ss. Maybe s-note the Pledge of A or Nat Anthem? #MakeItReal