#makeitreal Archive


Wednesday February 7, 2018
9:30 PM EST

  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Welcome to #MakeItReal! Tonight we're using the SpaceX Rocket to launch our teaching conversation! Who are you? Where are you from? If you could go anywhere in Space, where would it be?
  • participatechat Feb 7 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #makeitreal by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/yMwKnN1Bl2
  • MrPStrunk Feb 7 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Phil from Northern, VA. I teach 7th grade US History II. Does a galaxy far, far away count? #makeitreal
  • OCoumes_ Feb 7 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Hi! I'm Olivia (Liv) from GA, and I would love to see other planets that may contain life! #makeitreal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Hi Phil! It most definitely does. Because if there's a center to the universe, you may be on the planet that's the farthest from. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • WPMadden Feb 7 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Hi everyone! Bill from PA. If I could go anywhere in space, it would be as far as I could go. Think it would be a blast exploring! #makeitreal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Hi Olivia! Welcome to #MakeItReal tonight! Is it really out there?
    In reply to @OCoumes_
  • SteinbrinkLaura Feb 7 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Good evening #MakeItReal crew and @MathDenisNJ ! I would go to the...we talking real space or Star Trek?
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:33 PM EST
    HI Bill. I'd love to be a constant space explorer...as long as my family could come :) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @WPMadden
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:33 PM EST
    What's the difference? #MakeItReal
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • MrsUkena Feb 7 @ 9:33 PM EST
    Stevey from SoIL. My third graders might disown me if I don't answer that I would go to Pluto. #MakeItReal
  • OrganicLeaderVB Feb 7 @ 9:33 PM EST
    #MakeitReal Check out What's JOY Got to Do With It? (via https://t.co/6AOQ5nTo0T) https://t.co/InulWZrwgS
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Welcome to #MakeItReal! Pluto would be awesome! You could have your kids write it condolence cards on not being a planet anymore and deliver them :)
    In reply to @MrsUkena
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Where in soIL are you? #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MrsUkena
  • msyoung114 Feb 7 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Hi everyone, Heather, Seattle and probably just a short jaunt around in the space shuttle (because space is cool but also kind of terrifying!) #makeitreal
  • OCoumes_ Feb 7 @ 9:34 PM EST
    I dont see why it couldn't be! With as many planets as there are, there has to be at least one in the 'sweet spot,' right? #makeitreal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • SteinbrinkLaura Feb 7 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Right! Then the Neutral Zone until I figure it out. :) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • WPMadden Feb 7 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Agreed. Family would have to come, too. #makeitreal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Sounds good. Just a little outer space joy ride :) Welcome to #MakeItReal
    In reply to @msyoung114
  • SteinbrinkLaura Feb 7 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Hi, Phil! :) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:36 PM EST
    Question 1 Blasts Off in 1 minute!!! #MakeItReal
  • sdtitmas Feb 7 @ 9:36 PM EST
    Hi everyone! Scott, technology integration specialist, from NJ. If I could go anywhere in space.. hm.. Somewhere warm, maybe closer to the sun haha. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • PreK33 Feb 7 @ 9:36 PM EST
    Hi! Kris and I teach PreK in KS! I would like to keep it simple and go to the moon, #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:36 PM EST
    I"m figuring I could last on Mars for a bit. The solitude would be welcome :) #MakeItReal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Q1: The SpaceX team admitted it was “way harder than we thought” to finish the Falcon Heavy Rocket. What have you or your students done recently that was way harder than you thought but turned out to be an overwhelming success? #MakeItReal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
    I'd go to the moon in an instant! Imagine seeing earth from the surface :) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @PreK33
  • forthekiddoes Feb 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Hi! I’m Valerie from Metro Atlanta. I teach Littles. I’d go to the moon. (Although prefer just being dazzled by Space—don’t really fancy going!) #MakeItReal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
    RT Q1 #MakeItReal
    • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
      Q1: The SpaceX team admitted it was “way harder than we thought” to finish the Falcon Heavy Rocket. What have you or your students done recently that was way harder than you thought but turned out to be an overwhelming success? #MakeItReal
  • SteinbrinkLaura Feb 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Hey, Scott! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @sdtitmas, @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Then continue to be dazzled..I'll wave from the space station :) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @forthekiddoes
  • SteinbrinkLaura Feb 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A1: 🌟Flexible seating🌟 at the HS level! Lots of things crop up that we didn’t initially consider. Different components in play, like S attachment to desks at first. Now a success but still working out kinks! 🙌🙌#MakeItReal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:38 PM EST
    Awesome! Lots of Teachers are worried that HS kids can't handle flex seating, but they're so creative with it! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • hayes_melisa Feb 7 @ 9:38 PM EST
    Hello #makeitreal Melisa from OH- teach 2nd-
  • MrsUkena Feb 7 @ 9:38 PM EST
    1) It's still a success in the making, but #geniushour! My Ss just finished writing their guiding questions, but they turned out SO good! I'm pumped to see how much we all learn! #MakeItReal
  • Dale_Chu Feb 7 @ 9:38 PM EST
    HAPPENING NOW: @MathDenisNJ moderating a conversation on teaching. Follow along at #MakeItReal!
  • MrPStrunk Feb 7 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A1: Definitely our most recent project where students had to research the Roaring Twenties on their own and design a website. I was there to help with some fact-checking and web logistic things but they did the hard stuff. It went really well! #makeitreal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:39 PM EST
    Welcome to #MakeItReal!
    In reply to @hayes_melisa
  • TheStephenKeys Feb 7 @ 9:39 PM EST
    Stephen from KY. I teach MIDDLE SCHOOL band. So im supposed to say Uranus. But thats too easy. Ill go with Dagobah to see Yoda! #makeitreal
  • SteinbrinkLaura Feb 7 @ 9:39 PM EST
    One snow day, then the ice/snow missed us yesterday, so Ss were very not happy to be at school on a day they thought they'd be home. :) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:39 PM EST
    Love it! Have you ever started the day with #geniushour? It gets the rest of the learning juices flowing! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MrsUkena
  • forthekiddoes Feb 7 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A1 For Littles? Most of what we do is met with, “this is really hard...” So, generally speaking getting them to process through thinking. When they do? They are so exclamatory that they “got it!” They also realize the difference between challenging + (too) hard! #MakeItReal
  • OCoumes_ Feb 7 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A1 does my edTPA portfolio count? 😂 #makeitreal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • WPMadden Feb 7 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A1: Spending time as acting principal this school year. Although you'd have to ask the staff, students, and parents if it was a success. Now I'm onto being a tech coach. Lots of change #makeitreal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Welcome! #MakeItReal The way I see it, always go where Yoda is.
    In reply to @TheStephenKeys
  • MrsUkena Feb 7 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Yes! I love having them work first thing in the morning. They come up with the best ideas then! (File this under reasons I wish we could do PE in the afternoon- ha!) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • sdtitmas Feb 7 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A1 When we tried #MysterySkype for the first time we (5th graders) got schooled by a group of 2nd graders! We learned so much and fell in love with #mysteryskype #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:40 PM EST
    IT's great that you have them differentiate those. IT may be challenging, but it's not TOO hard! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @forthekiddoes
  • PreK33 Feb 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A1: "Big Kids" terminology to my PreKers. Diagonal-slanted. fiction, Non-fiction, parts of a book, author, illustrator, etc. The Ss are such little sponges! They know all of these terms and more! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • SteinbrinkLaura Feb 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
    Like fish in a pond. They love it! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • forthekiddoes Feb 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
    You must be in Georgia! 😬 #makeitreal
    In reply to @OCoumes_, @MathDenisNJ
  • WPMadden Feb 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
    That is great! I know what you mean, but it's amazing at how it hooks the Ss so quickly. #makeitreal
    In reply to @sdtitmas, @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
    Yes! Embracing the challenge and being met with success always counts #MakeItReal
    In reply to @OCoumes_
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:42 PM EST
    That Principal rolewill serve you well as tech coach. You'll see multiple perspectives more easily now! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @WPMadden
  • OCoumes_ Feb 7 @ 9:42 PM EST
    Have any tips for having students design their own websites? #makeitreal
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • TheStephenKeys Feb 7 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A1. Recent playing test. Kidz thought is was too hard. Then they pulled it off. You dont know what you can do until you do it! #makeitreal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:43 PM EST
    Question 2 makes a perfect landing in 1 minute! #MakeItReal
  • forthekiddoes Feb 7 @ 9:43 PM EST
    I want to learn this. I keep saying it and have yet to do it. Keep on me about it, please! #makeitreal
    In reply to @sdtitmas, @MathDenisNJ
  • WPMadden Feb 7 @ 9:43 PM EST
    Absolutely. Biggest thing is to get out of office. #makeitreal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:43 PM EST
    Use Google sites. the new version is SOOOO EASY!! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @OCoumes_, @MrPStrunk
  • OCoumes_ Feb 7 @ 9:43 PM EST
    I've been wanting to try this! I'm glad it went so well #makeitreal
    In reply to @sdtitmas, @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:44 PM EST
    Q2: Every teacher has an ace up their sleeve that can re-ignite a lesson that’s losing momentum. What’s your Reusable Rocket Booster? #MakeItReal
  • OCoumes_ Feb 7 @ 9:44 PM EST
    You guessed it! #makeitreal
    In reply to @forthekiddoes, @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:44 PM EST
    RT Q2 #MakeItReal
    • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:44 PM EST
      Q2: Every teacher has an ace up their sleeve that can re-ignite a lesson that’s losing momentum. What’s your Reusable Rocket Booster? #MakeItReal
  • SteinbrinkLaura Feb 7 @ 9:44 PM EST
    IF you use Google Sites, I have a blog post that tells you how to use it with Google Classroom for peer commenting. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @OCoumes_, @MrPStrunk
  • hayes_melisa Feb 7 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A1. Mmmmm🤔 I’m not sure anything has been so hard but more of a process- #flexibleseating @geniushour #blendedlearning 1:1 #classroomtransformations eleminating homework, behavior charts, spelling tests. #makeitreal
  • WPMadden Feb 7 @ 9:44 PM EST
    That's great! You've been talking about this for a while so it's great to see it working out. #makeitreal
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • TheStephenKeys Feb 7 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A1. Sometime 1 small step, turns into a giant leap. (See what I did there). #makeitreal
  • msyoung114 Feb 7 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A1: Teaching Kinder for the first time in 5 years...this comes up a lot for me! I try something that I'm not sure about and my kids blow it out of the water. The littles are AMAZING #MakeItReal
    • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
      Q1: The SpaceX team admitted it was “way harder than we thought” to finish the Falcon Heavy Rocket. What have you or your students done recently that was way harder than you thought but turned out to be an overwhelming success? #MakeItReal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:45 PM EST
    I see what you did there. Even a half step can turn into a giant leap (music joke...:)) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @TheStephenKeys
  • MrsUkena Feb 7 @ 9:45 PM EST
    2) Being goofy! Tell a joke, make a ridiculous mistake, throw out "Hey Bo Diddly Bop" (@GoNoodle) - throw them off and bring it back! We all need a brain break sometimes! #MakeItReal
  • SteinbrinkLaura Feb 7 @ 9:45 PM EST
    Still kinks. Tomorrow will be first test (not online) for Ss to take in new seating. We've worked out rotation of seating options too. Pub table and futon are big hit too, along with camping chairs. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @WPMadden
  • TheStephenKeys Feb 7 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A2. https://t.co/Ee8PMlkzQZ you have to stop. Take a breath. And tell a joke. Laughter usually fixes it. Then you just restart. #makeitreal
  • geek_mrs Feb 7 @ 9:46 PM EST
    Creating 32 Google Classrooms and getting all of my 800 Ss (1st-5th graders) joined this last week. #MakeItReal
  • WPMadden Feb 7 @ 9:46 PM EST
    Agreed! Sites is fantastic! #makeitreal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @OCoumes_, @MrPStrunk
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:46 PM EST
    Do you have a "go to" joke that always works ? #MakeItReal
    In reply to @TheStephenKeys
  • OCoumes_ Feb 7 @ 9:46 PM EST
    It may not be in the same day, but demos are my favorite way to get kids excited again #makeitreal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • PreK33 Feb 7 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A2: Brain Breaks! Farmer in the Dell, London Bridges, Hot Potato, @GoNoodle,Jack Hartmann dvds, or outside (weather permitting) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @GoNoodle
  • sdtitmas Feb 7 @ 9:46 PM EST
    It's one of my favorite things to do! My #1 piece of advice is don't worry, just do it and learn from your first one. Don't feel like you have to prepare SOO much before you can ever do it. Also, check out these resources: https://t.co/mEcPElm6iV #makeitreal
    In reply to @OCoumes_, @MathDenisNJ
  • OCoumes_ Feb 7 @ 9:47 PM EST
    Can you link it? I would love to give it a read! #makeitreal
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura, @MrPStrunk
  • msyoung114 Feb 7 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A1: Getting up and moving always shifts things back into the focus zone! #MakeItReal
    • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:44 PM EST
      Q2: Every teacher has an ace up their sleeve that can re-ignite a lesson that’s losing momentum. What’s your Reusable Rocket Booster? #MakeItReal
  • SteinbrinkLaura Feb 7 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A2: I love to use the Plot Summary game! Take a movie, create (say out loud) one sentence that sums up beginning of movie, middle of movie, and end of movie. Bare bones facts. If class can't guess movie, S wins gum. If they do guess it, next person goes. #MakeItReal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A2: When HS kids need to shift, sometimes we go on a "NOtice Walk." NO talking til we get back to the room, but then talk all you want about what you noticed! #MakeItReal
  • forthekiddoes Feb 7 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A2 Einstein is my ace. My Littles will do ANYTHING if Einstein shares it. Who knew chinchillas can write + read + whisper + sing + INSPIRE! They never tire of him. #makeitreal
  • sdtitmas Feb 7 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A2 Not sure I have a specific strategy, but it's really important to just ACKNOWLEDGE that your lesson isn't going as planned and an adjustment needs to be made. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:49 PM EST
    I will do whatever that little guy says. He's ADORABLE!! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @forthekiddoes
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:49 PM EST
    I'm a sax player, so that usually is a joke about us! HOw about, what's the difference between a bari sax and a chain saw? A chain saw has vibrato #MakeItReal
    In reply to @TheStephenKeys
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:50 PM EST
    Question 3 is fueled up and ready to go in 1 minute! #MakeItReal
  • SteinbrinkLaura Feb 7 @ 9:50 PM EST
    https://t.co/PHtPm0Y8i8 is the link to the post. Holler if you have questions! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @OCoumes_, @MrPStrunk
  • forthekiddoes Feb 7 @ 9:50 PM EST
    He’s a really cool creature. #makeitreal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • WPMadden Feb 7 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A2: Don't panic. Be honest about it not going as planned and work through it together. That's life. Things don't go as planned but you don't know unless you try. #makeitreal
  • GPearceWSD Feb 7 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A2) always easy to collect attention through humor. Like you do with babies, jingle your teacher "keys" in front of the class, get them smiling and nodding. #MakeItReal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:51 PM EST
    Q3: SpaceX sent a convertible into orbit. What crazy idea have you been waiting to try in your classroom or school? #MakeItReal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:51 PM EST
    RT Q3 #MakeItReal
  • forthekiddoes Feb 7 @ 9:51 PM EST
    Right! Sometimes I have said to my Littles, “Y’all. This just isn’t working. Let’s shelve it, move on, or try again tomorrow!” #makeitreal
    In reply to @sdtitmas, @MathDenisNJ
  • PreK33 Feb 7 @ 9:51 PM EST
    When you're working on PreK progress reports, stop to answer the phone, and the dog eats your pencil... #MakeItReal That's pretty real!
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:51 PM EST
    It's true. Humor makes it work again. That's why we should try to keep it there all the time, not just as a rescue technique! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @GPearceWSD
  • WPMadden Feb 7 @ 9:52 PM EST
    Wow! #makeitreal
    In reply to @geek_mrs
  • forthekiddoes Feb 7 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A3 Reading with dogs. The research is fascinating. I’d like to train a care dog and bring him daily to work with kids. #makeitreal
  • msyoung114 Feb 7 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A3: I usually get an idea and just go for it. I've got my eyes on getting my kids into Seesaw at some point! #MakeItReal
  • SteinbrinkLaura Feb 7 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A3: I pretty much have done everything crazy, but I am moving in the direction of #EmpowerBook mode for my HS S. I'm turning over the wheel, bit by bit. #MakeItReal
  • hayes_melisa Feb 7 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A2. Music- Dance parties are always breaks! #MakeItReal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:53 PM EST
    That's unexpected. I love the idea though! Launch it and let us know how it goes! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @forthekiddoes
  • OCoumes_ Feb 7 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A3 I've been playing with a few AR apps for chem. The one I like doesn't work on my android, but I REALLY want to make an interactive periodic table for my classroom using another AR app that does work #makeitreal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • PreK33 Feb 7 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A3: Some kind of challenge, involving the principal. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:54 PM EST
    Which one are you using. @aurasma is a good one for what you're looking to do #MakeItReal
    In reply to @OCoumes_, @aurasma
  • MrsUkena Feb 7 @ 9:54 PM EST
    3) Only 1? I'm currently trying to decide which topics should in an OR transformation, how to work in a boot camp, & a few other back burner ideas. @MsLewis3rd & I are brainstorming a book tasting & book clubs between our classes and utilizing @Flipgrid. #alltheideas #makeitreal
  • forthekiddoes Feb 7 @ 9:54 PM EST
    You’ll love it. They will love it. Parents will love it. Do it! #makeitreal
    In reply to @msyoung114
  • Eric_Carlin Feb 7 @ 9:54 PM EST
    Joining in late but I saw Q3 and couldn't help but join in. A3: I would love to try and create a #pbis club that has levels and paths Ss can go on. Bring in my drone and have badges for Ss to earn as they earn levels. #makeitreal
  • mrs_richey1 Feb 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
    Start singing. Make everything into a song. It always works. #MakeItReal #KidsDeserveIt
    • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:44 PM EST
      Q2: Every teacher has an ace up their sleeve that can re-ignite a lesson that’s losing momentum. What’s your Reusable Rocket Booster? #MakeItReal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
    Outstanding! Do you follow @SlaterPBISMN ? He's a #pbis resource you shouldn't be without! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @Eric_Carlin, @SlaterPBISMN
  • SteinbrinkLaura Feb 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A3b: Wait! I forgot that I'm going to gamify my classes! I'm going to be an #xplap 'r soon...#MakeItReal
  • geek_mrs Feb 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A3) I would love to have my Ss collaborate virtually on a project with a class across the county! #MakeItReal
  • WPMadden Feb 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A3: Would like to hold a summit similar to #ditchsummit this summer w/ Ts in my district but build around shark week theme. #makeitreal
  • forthekiddoes Feb 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
    You did say crazy! I’m seriously thinking about it. 😂 #makeitreal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • Eric_Carlin Feb 7 @ 9:56 PM EST
    I was duct-taped to a wall recently! I can't say I would recommend it but it was a great laugh for Ss. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @PreK33, @MathDenisNJ
  • TheStephenKeys Feb 7 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A3. I wish someone would.bring a convertible to my bandroom. Somewhere around April 12. Should be top down weather by then. #MakeItReal
  • GPearceWSD Feb 7 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A2) connect meaningfully with classrooms across the world , open up the doors and develop some real partnerships. #makeitreal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:56 PM EST
    Well get into a #mysteryskype with @sdtitmas and get going!! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @geek_mrs, @sdtitmas
  • OCoumes_ Feb 7 @ 9:56 PM EST
    I couldn't quite get that one to work the way I hoped. I've been playing with RApp Chemistry, AtomAR, and Augmented Class! v0.7. daqri has one that looks amazing, but I haven't gotten it to work on my phone yet #makeitreal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @aurasma
  • Eric_Carlin Feb 7 @ 9:56 PM EST
    Thanks for the connection! I do now. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @SlaterPBISMN
  • forthekiddoes Feb 7 @ 9:56 PM EST
    Ask a local car dealer! I bet they will! #makeitreal
    In reply to @TheStephenKeys
  • MrPStrunk Feb 7 @ 9:57 PM EST
    This Thursday at 9pm ET, I will be hosting #waledchat for 30 minutes of reflection. This week we will be reflecting on tech and ed. I hope you will join us! #makeitreal @DMooreSpanish @dmfouts @DavidGeurin @MathWithMsHawes @BrysonBridget
  • sdtitmas Feb 7 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Let’s do it Holly! I’m sure I can find a teacher in my district to partner you with OR another teacher on Twitter. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @geek_mrs
  • SteinbrinkLaura Feb 7 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Hey, got time in the next few weeks to do one with one of my HS classes? A mystery GHO or Skype? I want to train this new group and haven't done one this year yet. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @sdtitmas, @OCoumes_, @MathDenisNJ
  • WPMadden Feb 7 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Let it go, let it go...lol #makeitreal
    In reply to @mrs_richey1
  • forthekiddoes Feb 7 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Love this idea! #makeitreal
    In reply to @WPMadden
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:58 PM EST
    Thank you so much for being a part of this amazing #MakeItReal Chat tonight!!! Join us every week, and if you'd like to be a guest host anytime, just message me and we'll set it up!!!
  • forthekiddoes Feb 7 @ 9:59 PM EST
    I bet they won’t. Or ask like an organization that has car shows—. There will be someone that will do it for education! I betcha! #makeitreal
    In reply to @TheStephenKeys
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:59 PM EST
    There's no #MakeItReal Chat on Valentine's Day next week! But know that I love you all! Instead, here's an activity to try! Can you come up with your own? Share them with us all too! https://t.co/DmPlbXUPnS #tlap #learnlap #kidsdeserveit #ValentinesDay2018
  • Eric_Carlin Feb 7 @ 9:59 PM EST
    Shark week theme for Ts-build on ideas for the building and district for the coming year. Similar to a jam session as talked about in #4OCF #makeitreal #edcamp @renathunderhawk
    In reply to @WPMadden, @renathunderhawk
  • SteinbrinkLaura Feb 7 @ 9:59 PM EST
    Thanks, @MathDenisNJ for a great chat and for guiding the #MakeItReal crew tonight! See ya after Valentine's Day!
  • WPMadden Feb 7 @ 9:59 PM EST
    Thanks! I've been trying to find the right name since last year, but still can't seem to think of one that I'm sold on. #makeitreal
    In reply to @forthekiddoes
  • forthekiddoes Feb 7 @ 9:59 PM EST
    Thanks @MathDenisNJ + everyone in this group. I say it every week, one of my fave chats! xo #makeitreal
  • MrsUkena Feb 7 @ 10:00 PM EST
    3b) Personal tho- my craziest ambition that I'm slightly trying to ignore is that I want to teach a college course. Not the hard hitting ed classes, but still meaningful- student engagement, building classroom community, thinking outside the box (& classroom walls). #makeitreal
  • forthekiddoes Feb 7 @ 10:00 PM EST
    I do love those. So bad for your teeth but I have them in my desk. Yellow is my fave. 😂 #makeitreal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • sdtitmas Feb 7 @ 10:00 PM EST
    A3 I am all about supporting other teachers and helping them develop/integrate their own crazy ideas. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • WPMadden Feb 7 @ 10:01 PM EST
    Yes! That's exactly what I'd like it to be like. Well put. #makeitreal
    In reply to @Eric_Carlin, @renathunderhawk
  • WPMadden Feb 7 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Thanks everyone! This chat was "out of this world!" Have a great week! #makeitreal
  • SteinbrinkLaura Feb 7 @ 10:02 PM EST
    This is me, but if movement fails, I can call it done before the bell and then start the Plot Summary game that I mentioned in my answer. :) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @sdtitmas, @MathDenisNJ
  • mrs_richey1 Feb 7 @ 10:02 PM EST
    #makeItReal
    • mrs_richey1 Feb 7 @ 10:00 PM EST
      We changed our school-wide interventions and schedules a week before Christmas #SoMuchPlanning but it is showing great success MakeItReal
  • WPMadden Feb 7 @ 10:02 PM EST
    That's brilliant! #makeitreal
    In reply to @sdtitmas, @MathDenisNJ
  • forthekiddoes Feb 7 @ 10:03 PM EST
    What’s your district name? Can you use that with Ed Tank after it? Or not catchy enough... #makeitreal
    In reply to @WPMadden
  • Eric_Carlin Feb 7 @ 10:03 PM EST
    #Makeitreal I am so glad I stumbled on this chat tonight and hope to join in again soon! @mathdenisnj
  • forthekiddoes Feb 7 @ 10:04 PM EST
    He’s great! Best class pet ever! #makeitreal
    In reply to @msyoung114
  • WPMadden Feb 7 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Hollidaysburg (mascot...tiger). Any thoughts? #makeitreal
    In reply to @forthekiddoes
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 7 @ 10:04 PM EST
    I hope you'll join us again! We're off next week for Valentine's Day but pick up on the 21st. The #MakeItReal chat is based on my book, Instant Relevance, and connects to great teaching and learning ideas each week. See you again soon!
    In reply to @Eric_Carlin
  • mrs_richey1 Feb 7 @ 10:05 PM EST
    I’ve been thinking about starting a #maker or #coding club. Would love to hear about how others got started. #MakeItReal #KidsDeserveIt
  • forthekiddoes Feb 7 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Yes! We have a dog adoption organization that will do this. It got me thinking. What if I had a dog that came each day. Watch this space..it’s outlandish, but I am curious! #makeitreal
    In reply to @MrsUkena, @MathDenisNJ
  • forthekiddoes Feb 7 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Oh! 😂 Well I can’t help you there! #makeitreal
    In reply to @TheStephenKeys
  • forthekiddoes Feb 7 @ 10:07 PM EST
    I’m jotting it down and will think. I mean the obvious is #tigertank or #tigeredtank But let me think! #makeitreal
    In reply to @WPMadden
  • WPMadden Feb 7 @ 10:12 PM EST
    Thanks! Like those! I think you're onto something. #makeitreal
    In reply to @forthekiddoes
  • WPMadden Feb 7 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Boom! That is pretty good and might be it. Thanks! #makeitreal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @forthekiddoes
  • forthekiddoes Feb 7 @ 10:17 PM EST
    How great! Is it a district program or do the dogs belong to teachers? I really am keen! #makeitreal
    In reply to @SShepReads