#TLAP Archive

#TLAP is a weekly chat for educators who embrace author, keynote speaker, and moderator David Burgess' approach of teaching like a pirate. Burgess is author of Teach Like A PIRATE: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator and co-author of P is for PIRATE: Inspirational ABC’s for Educators.
Monday May 15, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Hey #TLAP #TeachFurther Family! My name is Rae from Central Illinois & I am honored to be hosting tonight! Nice to meet you all!
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Let the Games Begin! #TLAP #TeachFurther Starts NOW! Where are you chatting from?!? #MasteryChat
  • participatechat May 15 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #TLAP by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/mK1UYyD5Qi
  • geekedoutteach May 15 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Chatting close by in Indiana #tlap
  • Ryan7Read May 15 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Hello, Ryan from IL, #STEAM teacher and manager of campus tech. Pirate 3 years now #tlap
  • mounder_rudolph May 15 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Tom Rudolph checking in from WI. #tlap
  • BKd204Sci May 15 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Brian, Aurora IL, MS sci..chatting from my dinner table w/my 9 yr old slurping spaghetti by my side! #tlap
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • dlcoachbrooke May 15 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Brooke Sims, Digital Learning Coach from Coppell TEXAS. Hi, y’all. #TLAP
  • Weiss__michelle May 15 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Hey #tlap peeps! I'm Michelle & I'm a 2nd grand teacher in central Illinois!
  • LDJr_Mrs May 15 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Hello, Kirsten from Silicon Valley, CA. #tlap
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 15 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Laura, HS Eng/Tech Coach from Missouri . Good evening, #TLAP crew!
  • MathDenisNJ May 15 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Here It Is! Fidget Spinners Lesson Collection:20+ Lessons in Math, STEM, ELA, World Lang+ https://t.co/9qjP8YGVVh #MakeItReal #tlap #mtbos
  • guyonsmile May 15 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hi #tlap! It's Laurie from NY!
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Tom, Great to have you! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @mounder_rudolph
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Ryan, Great to connect again during a #TLAP #TeachFurther Chat!
    In reply to @Ryan7Read
  • jbretzmann May 15 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hi #tlap Tweeting from my couch in WI.
  • TeacherRunner42 May 15 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    good evening, #tlap - michael from columbus, Ohio - middle grades teacher
  • RadfordAmy May 15 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hey #tlap! Amy from TN.
  • mjjohnson1216 May 15 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Meredith chatting from glorious SW Florida #tlap
  • JoveStickel May 15 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hi to all the pirates out there. Jove MS principal from central MO #tlap
  • polonerd May 15 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Sean from Orland Pk IL. Trying to close out the school year on a strong note by getting more Ts to board the pirate ship - willingly! #tlap
  • MathDenisNJ May 15 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hi #Tlap! Denis, K-12 math guy from NJ, author of Instant Relevance, and super excited about Fidget Spinners! https://t.co/9qjP8YYxjR
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hey! Welcome! Cant wait to hear your thoughts & ideas! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @geekedoutteach
  • AmesAngels May 15 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Carmen Ames from Madison, WI Home of the Badgers #TLAP
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Great to Connect Kristen! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @LDJr_Mrs
  • burgessdave - Moderator May 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Join #TLAP starting NOW!! Hosted by @TeachFurther tonight. I'm Dave...walking through a Walmart in Newton, NJ at moment! #LearnLAP #random
  • LemarrTreadwell May 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Hello #tlap PLN. Lemarr Treadwell, Fresno CA.
  • Renard_Teach May 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Hey! Adam from Roanoke VA. #TLAP
  • bmilla84 May 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Brandi- 1st Grade Teacher from Florida! #TLAP
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Yes! Michelle from IL! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @Weiss__michelle
  • polonerd May 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    I'll see your couch and raise you a recliner #tlap
    In reply to @jbretzmann
  • MathDenisNJ May 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Where are you in IL? I used to teach north in Lake Forest #tlap
    In reply to @TeachFurther, @geekedoutteach
  • WinkelerD May 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Dan, business teacher from St. Louis. #tlap
  • JayBilly2 May 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Hello #tlap friends, switching over from #LearnLAP. - I'm Jay from NJ and I'm a pirate and still a kid at heart
  • smarterteacher May 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Hello #tlap Brian teaching #LEARNING through the 6 C's in @ScienceRoom229 @LaSallePas CA
  • PapaBacher May 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Austin from Dallas Texas. I'm excited to join this chat tonight #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Hey Brooke! Great to have you with us tonight! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @dlcoachbrooke
  • Ryan7Read May 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Same here. #tlap
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • teacherknikki May 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    #tlap Knikki here. Good to see everyone.
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Yum! Love Spaghetti! Great to have you here Brian! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @BKd204Sci
  • jlpuuri May 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hi everyone! I am Jackie from Michigan! Looking forward to the #tlap chat tonight.
  • Hahne_KingEle May 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hi y'all! I'm Elyse from Katy. Working with special education & behavior support while surrounded by students. #tlap
  • lsmellott May 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    #tlap Shanna from Oklahoma, English Teacher, choosing the road not taken
  • MrMikeCostello May 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Mike - HS Computer Science, IT, Geometry teacher in St. Augustine, FL. #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Austin, awesome to see you again at a #TLAP #TeachFurther Chat! Cant wait to hear your thoughts!
    In reply to @PapaBacher
  • StantonAlana May 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hi everyone! Alana Stanton from Ga here! Great to see everyone tonight! #tlap
  • room20awesome May 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Jennifer from Moore, Okla, 1st grade #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Jay! Awesome to have you #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @JayBilly2
  • chadostrowski May 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Canton, OH #TLAP great to be here @teachfurther!
    In reply to @TeachFurther, @TeachFurther
  • Partain_Science May 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Meggan, I'm here from San Antonio, TX tonight! #tlap
  • mjjohnson1216 May 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Just think of all of pirate ships that use to float from island to island in SW Florida! #tlap
  • karsner May 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    #tlap I'm going to try to participate, but life is trying to happen in this house. Names Karie % I'm in Eureka CA.
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • BusEd11 May 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Theresa here from SE Missouri, we graduated seniors yesterday. #tlap
  • TeacherRunner42 May 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    hi, friend :) #tlap
    In reply to @Partain_Science
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Q1: How can connecting Content to Careers benefit student learning? #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    @TeachFurther Hi I'm Sue, 3rd grade in Alaska. #tlap spent the day learning from the community! Excited it's all week long!
    • spiraledu May 15 @ 8:20 PM EDT
      Hearing the Gwich'in story of Visaagihdzak, learning to sew, and dancing the jig at today's cultural #parentcamp
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A1 : Content & Careers = Relevancy! Ss deserve to see purpose in each lesson-otherwise...why bother? #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • Teacher_AWebb May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Amber from m MI here jumping from one great chat to another tonight!#TLAP
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Dan! Great to have you here from St Louis! Ill be there later this summer for a #METCsci Conference #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @WinkelerD
  • LemarrTreadwell May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Hey Principal Stickel .... what's happening? #tlap
    • JoveStickel May 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT
      Lemarr whasssssssss up
      In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • BretMistergesl May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Flipping from #LearnLAP to #tlap (always so much fun!) Bret, ESL teacher from NE Texas
  • gdorn1 May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Hi Gretchen from KY. #tlap
  • Partain_Science May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Hey! Have you done any races recently? #tlap
    In reply to @TeacherRunner42
  • TracyMailloux May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Hey there #tlap! Tracy, 6th gr Sci T from MA jumping over from #LearnLap for a bit.
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Nice! Im in Normal, IL - but originally from the Chicago Burbs #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @geekedoutteach
  • yaujauku May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Hi, #tlap. I'm Ku, Learning Coach, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Hey Brandi! Great to have you! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @bmilla84
  • SlaterPBISMN May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Hey Pirate Gang, Curt Slater from MN proud Principal of the Wildcats! @Wyomingwildcats @Jrwildcatsroar #Tlap
  • JayBilly2 May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A1: It makes all learning authentic and gives the Ss the WHY they sometimes need to move forward and become learners #tlap
  • stephenkelley85 May 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Hi, #tlap Steve, IA.
  • jbretzmann May 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    I'm definitely reclining, but more so couching #tlap
    In reply to @polonerd
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Hey! Argentina Soccer Fan by Chance? haha Always love the Argentina team during the world cup too! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @yaujauku
  • BKd204Sci May 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1 Reinforcs Ss goals They can see where their passion/interest can take them Infusing it makes dreams into reality #tlap
  • Stephanie_GXY May 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Hi, Stephanie here signing in from 🇸🇬 #tlap
  • polonerd May 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    1 more week here. Favorite part of our graduation is faculty forming 2 line 'gauntlet' of support that grads walk through. #tlap
    In reply to @BusEd11
  • MrMikeCostello May 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1: It creates "real world" connections automatically. It also answers the "why are we doing this" question. #tlap
  • Ryan7Read May 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1: Gives a real connect to their lives outside the classroom. What we show and how they will become leaders of tomorrow. #tlap
  • TeacherRunner42 May 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    a1: gives them the why - any connection to real life is a good connection #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Yea! 6th Grade Love! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @TracyMailloux
  • Renard_Teach May 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1 Ss finding interests gives us all something to build on. #TLAP
  • Teacher_AWebb May 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1: #kidsdeserveit they need to see how what they learn in school is real life. If not, whatvare we teaching it?! #TLAP
  • lmhawkhill May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Lenette from Louisiana jumping from #LearnLAP! #tlap
  • guyonsmile May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Home of @StateFarm! I've been there! #tlap
    In reply to @TeachFurther, @MathDenisNJ, @geekedoutteach, @StateFarm
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Great to have you Gretchen! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @gdorn1
  • Weiss__michelle May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: begin with the end in mind! The context of careers helps student see the results of their efforts #tlap
  • CoriOrlando1 May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Hi All! Cori from SoCal #tlap
  • charleswgardner May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Chuck - Principal in ATL #TLAP
  • room20awesome May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1 Connecting content to careers = Connecting content to the real world! #tlap
  • JoveStickel May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1 opens up Ss to new possibilities they may have never thought of. Gives Ss an opportunity to experiment with different interests #tlap
  • hayes_melisa May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Hello! Melisa from OH #Tlap
  • geekedoutteach May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: Connect content to any career automatically makes the content relevant. Plus it lets kids explore possible futures #tlap
  • StantonAlana May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1 #tlap Gives students purpose and meaning. They connect the world in the lesson.
  • Hahne_KingEle May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1 It provided the foundational groundwork for the whys & hows of what Ss need to know for the future! #tlap
  • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    #tlap on my first day, a student said her career goal was to join the WNBA... lead to her basketball science fair project on shoring angles
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: Not only for connecting learning to careers, but can also open doors to new careers for Ss to consider .#TLAP
  • MrsLedford6Eng May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    I'm burnt from a field trip today but I'm here! I'm Jen, a 6th grade English Teacher from IN! #TLAP
  • LemarrTreadwell May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1. The first step in learning any new skill is the learner must see relevancy. Without learning ceases or wanders. #tlap
  • LDJr_Mrs May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1 It is motivating. I try to tie in the people they want to become and the things they want to do. #tlap
  • MrMikeCostello May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1-extra: My Ss will be doing Web Design next year and I'm planning on having them work with other Business students. #tlap
  • mjjohnson1216 May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1. When it is meaningful students connect. #tlap
  • BusEd11 May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1 - Gives an answer to the forever question, when are we going to use this? #tlap
  • PapaBacher May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: We have to show Ss that life has a journey. Education and determination has the power to transform their journey. Take the leap! #tlap
  • GruntledChalkie May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    #tlap A1. My classroom right now. Students building a retaining wall for a vege garden at local primary school
  • JudiHolst May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: Ss can see that their learning applies outside of the classroom. They can make connections and hear it from a "pro." #tlap
  • i3algebra May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Hey #tlap crew! Stephanie, technology/CS teacher in St Louis...joining late and probably in-and-out. I'll tweet what I can!
  • teacherknikki May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    #tlap Students see that learning is connected to a bigger picture. That it's not just a dead end to pass a test or please the state.
  • AmesAngels May 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: Makes what they learn seem real. Gives them a real world purpose to learning #TLAP
  • StantonAlana May 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Ohhh what field trip and what grade! #tlap
    • MrsLedford6Eng May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      I'm burnt from a field trip today but I'm here! I'm Jen, a 6th grade English Teacher from IN! #TLAP
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Yes! Learning should have Purpose! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @StantonAlana
  • Renard_Teach May 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1 Also, changing roles makes content real. #TLAP
  • charleswgardner May 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1 - students like to see why what they are learning matters in life - huge benefits for engagement #TLAP
  • room20awesome May 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1 Connecting content to careers = Connecting content to the real world! Creating deeper meaning! #tlap
  • smarterteacher May 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A.1 Connections to possible "real" life opportunities. However, So difficult to say what jobs may be available for their future. #tlap
  • mounder_rudolph May 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    It helps ss realize that the concepts being taught are part of a bigger picture. Makes concepts relevant. Answers the why. #tlap
  • jbretzmann May 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Told my Ss today we are starting the countdown: 8 more days until it's only 3 months until we get to come back to school! #tlap :)
    In reply to @polonerd, @BusEd11
  • CoriOrlando1 May 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: Anytime we can create relevant experiences for our Ss, it's a win. Let them connect it to real life ⬆️stickiness. #tlap
  • sdtitmas May 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1 Making this connection helps students see the practicality of what they're learning. Also leads them to a passion. #tlap
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • MathDenisNJ May 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: Connecting careers is a top way to #MakeItReal for Ss. Showing how connected their learning will be to their future is big #tlap
  • branowar May 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: I mean, if it's not connected to some career or life skill somewhere, should anyone really teach it? #TLAP
  • mrsmandygill May 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    #TLAP
  • i3algebra May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    And it was #learnLAP on #LeadLAP to #tlap tonight too wasn't it?!?!
    In reply to @BretMistergesl
  • polonerd May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: So many Ss are so lost when it comes to what they want to do. Tying content to actual careers can open eyes & doors #tlap
  • jfprovencher27 May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    hello francois from montreal, canada #tlap
  • JudiHolst May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Judi from Colorado. I help students learn public speaking skills and coach new teachers to be the best they can be. #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    This is outstanding Carl!!!! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    #pineapplechart #tlap #ditchbook #edchat #bmoreedchat #mdeschat
  • lsmellott May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    #tlap A1: Ss would read, research, write, & discuss about which would help increase literacy skills. It plays on strengths & interests.
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Yes! Purpose can add so much to a student journey through learning #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @PapaBacher
  • guyonsmile May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: Ss may not always know why they are learning something. This helps make connections #tlap
  • jlpuuri May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: When you show how relevant the content is to their future careers - or even to being an adult - they become more motivated. #tlap
  • MrAguina May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1 this can drive student learning for those S's who might be difficult to engage. #TLAP
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • sgormanyogi May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    #TLAP. Susan from Dallas. A1.relevant learning and gives ss motivation.
  • hayes_melisa May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    #A1. Authentic- real world experiences #passions #motivating #collaboration #Tlap
  • lmhawkhill May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: Gives them a Purpose for learning. It infuses the WHY & YET . It brings REALITY to their learning. #tlap
  • teampassafume May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Chris @teampassafume from Murrieta, California here! Hey #LearnLAP #tweeps, you might as well join us here at #tlap
    In reply to @CoriOrlando1, @teampassafume
  • charleswgardner May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Boom! #TLAP
    • branowar May 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT
      A1: I mean, if it's not connected to some career or life skill somewhere, should anyone really teach it? #TLAP
  • polonerd May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    They must love you! That's exactly what they're hoping to hear. #tlap
    In reply to @jbretzmann, @BusEd11
  • burgessdave - Moderator May 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Super excited! What a story! #tlap #RunLAP
    In reply to @awelcome, @burgess_shelley, @brooksrunning, @runnersworld, @richroll, @the100MileMan
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A2: 100's of resources as small as a Word Problem to asking friends&family what skills are necessary for their job! #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • jfprovencher27 May 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1 it can help with the end in mind, however not everything is connected to career in education #tlap
  • stephenkelley85 May 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Thx #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Q2 : How do we make connections between Careers & Content for students? #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • massignmenthelp May 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    #ksedchat #luthed #msmathchat #Sci4allSs #teacheredchat #tlap #tntechchat Top 5 Concerns Students Have While Writing https://t.co/QNgbrlLwjX
  • yaujauku May 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: When you connect careers w/teaching, you never know when Ss will discover their passions thru an experience. #tlap
  • Stephanie_GXY May 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: Ss will learn the application & importance of their lesson in their future career & even daily lives #tlap
  • gdorn1 May 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    It gives Ss a connection as to why they have to learn something and how they can use it and apply it to real life situations or prob. #tlap
  • smarterteacher May 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A.1 To answer the question, "When will I use this in real life?" #tlap
  • MrsLedford6Eng May 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    I always love connecting to the "why?"! #tlap
    • mounder_rudolph May 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT
      It helps ss realize that the concepts being taught are part of a bigger picture. Makes concepts relevant. Answers the why. #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Love this! WOW! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • thegridmethod May 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    It makes what you're doing have a purpose, and so much more applicable. #TLAP
  • jessxbo May 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Hey hey #tlap 👋🏽 Jess from St. Pete
  • TracyMailloux May 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Completely agree. The answer to "why are we doing this?" is making it relevant! #tlap #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • MrRondot May 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1 - allows students to see the why. Eliminates the age old question, "why do we need to know this?" #TLAP
  • WinkelerD May 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: When you connect with Ss careers, you make deeper connections and find more real world examples. #tlap
  • bmilla84 May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: It helps create a purpose for Ss! They see the pathway needed to reach an end goal! #TLAP
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Passion - something we must instill in students as well as ourselves! #TLAP #TeachFurther Learning with Purpose!
    In reply to @sdtitmas
  • BretMistergesl May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Thank you! Was going to say the same thing myself! #tlap
    • jfprovencher27 May 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT
      A1 it can help with the end in mind, however not everything is connected to career in education #tlap
  • geekedoutteach May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: I know I always enjoy learning about potential careers as well. I learn so much when I do my research for those connections #tlap
  • jfprovencher27 May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2 Authentic learning and strong link with community #tlap
  • CoriOrlando1 May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Are you following me??? #tlap
    In reply to @teampassafume
  • SlaterPBISMN May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1 What if we let students look at what the future might look like and the adult embrace the future and let students explore it #Tlap
  • karsner May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    #TLAP A1, it not only shows the relevance of the learning, but a social understanding to the community.
  • jbretzmann May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: Any time we can make content relevant in any way, it is bound to add connections which aid learning. Career is one way. #tlap
  • MathDenisNJ May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: Even bigger, it often shows that learning doesn't always lead to direct connected career. That's a great lesson too #tlap
  • yaujauku May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Jaja, can't say I follow religiously, but can appreciate the game! There's also a collaborative art piece of Messi by Ss in my office #tlap
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • Toups_J May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    #tlap Mr Toups HS Math Tr LamarCISD by Houston, TX. Selfies with STATE CHAMP TRACK ATHLETES this weekend! #LifeIsGood #AlwaysBelieve
  • MrCharlesMartin May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: Too often, students see schooling as something disconnected from real world. We must help them see the relevance. #tlap
  • Gavin_Sonntag May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1) Make learning authentic! By making learning authentic it allows it to be connected to the real-world #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • Teacher_AWebb May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2: Skype visits with professionals from fields within the content #TLAP
  • JudiHolst May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    @TeachFurther - Rae, I like the logo background on your page. It caught my eye. #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Where are you finding it hard to connect contact? Im sure the #TLAP #TeachFurther community would love to help support you!
    In reply to @jfprovencher27
  • jessxbo May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: Ss need to see the relevance. Connecting with careers help them see how skills will benefit them #tlap
  • TechieTeachOtt May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    a1 How can it not? Real world connections are one of the most powerful tools to motivate Ss- as long as it is authentic- not forced! #tlap
  • StantonAlana May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    #tlap I teach kinder and we do a PBL unit on careers. We turn the entire PBL room into a community/town. It is neat to see the end product!
  • guyonsmile May 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2: Teaching is my 3rd career. I tell Ss that I use things I learned in school that I never thought I'd need. #tlap #TeachFurther
  • BretMistergesl May 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1-Understand the connection but feel the focus on careers can distract from true learning when it's seen as a means to an end #tlap
  • PapaBacher May 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2: We lead Ss not towards careers, but the possibility of the future. Teach them to learn & career connections will happen naturally #tlap
  • MrFritz8 May 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1: In our Aspire class we looked at the future of education as well as the future of the job market before they considered careers #TLAP
  • geekedoutteach May 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2: So many project-based approaches allow students to do the discovery themselves. I love that! #tlap
  • drneilgupta May 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1: It provide an anchor in being relevant to life outside of a textbook. #tlap
  • DMooreSpanish May 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Danielle from CHicago. A1 making content relevant is key for Stu buy in #tlap
  • WinkelerD May 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2: My Ss do a career exploration project. They find a career and we use that throughout the semester. #tlap
  • jbretzmann May 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Ha! Yep. They know the real count down is 0. "There are zero days until today!" #tlap
    In reply to @polonerd, @BusEd11
  • mjjohnson1216 May 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2. Assisting students in thinking strategically about factors that will influence their future career. #tlap
  • Weiss__michelle May 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2: bring in the experts! Professionals talking about their jobs will make a bigger impact than me talking about something I don't get #tlap
  • TechieTeachOtt May 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Tiffany coming over from the #masterychat happy to join @TeachFurther here. Tweeting from Northeast Ohio! #tlap
  • skeeTX May 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1: answers the WHY in class when Ss ask if what they're learning is necessary #tlap
  • teampassafume May 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Yeppers!! 😀😀😀 #tlap
    In reply to @CoriOrlando1
  • CoriOrlando1 May 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2: Make opportunity to bridge it. Connect w community via GHO/@Skype Guest speakers, field trips #TLAP
  • BKd204Sci May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2 ELA Ts on my team have career unit During yr I try to highlight sci careers that they could research in ELA #tlap
  • JayBilly2 May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2: It's easier if Ss make the connections themselves through solving problems or PBL. Start with the end and the learning takes place #tlap
  • geekedoutteach May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2: Sometimes I don't feel like I "know enough" to make the best connections. Ss often have great suggestions #tlap
  • teaching_power May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2: Bringing in different speaker, life based projects and questions, turning the classroom into a real life situation #TLAP
  • drneilgupta May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: It's not about getting students to think about their job after school - it's showing them the connection between school and life! #TLAP
  • branowar May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2: My best material is where they have an authentic task to complete to meet a real need with real deadlines and real results. #TLAP
  • smarterteacher May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A.1 #tlap Shift Happens! https://t.co/WaY0Iuip7d
  • LemarrTreadwell May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Nice. Carl. Building lifelong learners. #tlap
    • GruntledChalkie May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      #tlap A1. My classroom right now. Students building a retaining wall for a vege garden at local primary school
  • MrMikeCostello May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2: Internship, field studies/trips, guest speakers. Find alumni that have found success in the fields students are interested in. #tlap
  • MrRondot May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2 - instead of reading a textbook - Skype with an expert and let them explain how they use the content in their day to day life #TLAP
  • i3algebra May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: If we aren't then what are we preparing them for? There are stretches, but that's the real struggle: relevance. Ss work for reason #tlap
  • TSUtorres8 May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: an authentic connection to learning will make a big difference. You also get to help the growth of passion toward careers #tlap
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • BeTheChnge May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1) Connecting content w/careers makes learning relevant. Ss need more awareness of ALL the possibilities. #tlap
  • LovemytribeWB May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    #FISDLearns #TLAP
  • CoriOrlando1 May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    That works :) Hope I don't lead you down the wrong road 😉 #TLAP
    In reply to @teampassafume
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2: Skies the limit on how. After a story=character nearly dies. I bring guest speakers to talk about their jobs & near death moments.#TLAP
  • TechieTeachOtt May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    a2 Look for them- I don't really think they are that hard to find. Work for them- do the legwork to make it happen in your class. #tlap
  • Hahne_KingEle May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2 Allow students to explore and ask questions. Their questioning and learning is powerful & translates to meaningful connections. #tlap
  • yaujauku May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2: Great timing. Our HS Ss will have annual career day Thursday. Our ES Ss interview "experts" in units of #inquiry. #tlap
  • GruntledChalkie May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    #tlap A2 A good start is to know what careers students are interested in. Then build tasks in that context
  • Gavin_Sonntag May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2) Do work-based learning activities! Make sure to make activities as authentic as possible #TeachFurther #TLAP
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Yes! We have 100s of resources to explore to help support students exploration! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @CoriOrlando1, @Skype
  • StantonAlana May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2 We had a career on wheels come to school last week. This inspired many students to see other careers they hadn't thought of! #tlap
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Play more, work less. (Not that play is any easier than work) #TLAP
    In reply to @MrRondot
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Rob, Great to have you in #TLAP #TeachFurther Chat tonight! Always value your ideas & thoughts!
    In reply to @skeeTX
  • MrsLedford6Eng May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2: I think passion projects are an amazing way to light that fire #TLAP
  • MrCharlesMartin May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2: We must first solidify our own understanding of those connections between content and careers. Always remain a learner. #tlap
  • LemarrTreadwell May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    what Knikki just said, lifelong learning through global education. #tlap
    • teacherknikki May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      #tlap Students see that learning is connected to a bigger picture. That it's not just a dead end to pass a test or please the state.
  • drneilgupta May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2: Teachers get out of the classroom and talk with employers. #TLAP
  • BKd204Sci May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2a In sci its important to bring in outside reading Use careers in those readings to build Ss knowledge base of careers #tlap
  • stephenkelley85 May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Real life is our business! We have to connect it to lessons! #tlap
  • SlaterPBISMN May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1 Bring the students dreams to life! Time for Educators to understand that we need to be DREAM MANAGERS and not Dream Crashers #Tlap
  • iCoachKristin May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2: Getting our students involved in their community. #tlap
  • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    That is awesome! It take multiple jobs & skills to make a community! #tlap we thrive when everyone does what they love ❤️
    In reply to @StantonAlana
  • JudiHolst May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2: For my novel-writing group, I bring in authors to do workshops with them. For my speech class, we @Skype with other speakers. #tlap
  • StantonAlana May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    You helped our class Carl! We learned so much about farming and bee keeping with you as our PLN of the week! #tlap Thanks!
    • GruntledChalkie May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
      #tlap A2 A good start is to know what careers students are interested in. Then build tasks in that context
  • jlpuuri May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2: By specifically pointing out connections between the two. I love sharing with kids that their parents write at work by emailing. #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    & find direction to meet those goals! You rock Sam! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @TSUtorres8
  • TechieTeachOtt May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Too often, it IS something disconnected from the real world! #tlap
    In reply to @MrCharlesMartin
  • guyonsmile May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Oh yes! That is so important! #Tlap #TeacherFurther #Globaledu
    In reply to @MrRondot
  • Rdene915 May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    #tlap Hi everyone, jumping in a bit A1 that authentic exper increases learning possibilities, more meaningful, help Ss see connections
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    #TLAP #TeachFurther
    • StantonAlana May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      A2 We had a career on wheels come to school last week. This inspired many students to see other careers they hadn't thought of! #tlap
  • lsmellott May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    #tlap A2: Mirror the job skills-have Ss do something with their ideas through a project, not just for a test. Design & implement an idea.
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Question 3 is on its way soon! Make sure you reflected on Q1 & Q2 while connecting with these awesome educators! #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • GruntledChalkie May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    #tlap
    • GruntledChalkie May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      And remember not all career skills are obvious. Responsibility, reflection, resilience are all career skills.
      In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • MathDenisNJ May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2: Don't ask "What do you want to be?" ask "What prob do you want to solve?" Then connect to careers that are doing that! #tlap
  • drneilgupta May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2: Teachers/Schools partner with local businesses and organizations and talk with one another. #TLAP
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • MrFritz8 May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2: History doesn't have to be about becoming a historian. Psych not eq psychologist. Apply skills to future interests of students. #TLAP
  • mjjohnson1216 May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2. What about the 65% that will end up with jobs that haven't been invented yet? EQ skills? #tlap
  • sdtitmas May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2 Field trips and guest speakers (in person & virtual) #TLAP
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • Stephanie_GXY May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2: Occasional field trip or visit to companies will give Ss the excitement and they will remember these memories well #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Yes! Make your lessons student focused #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • mounder_rudolph May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Making lessons that are authentic to the real world. I play into my ss perspective of the world, and use authentic career vocabulary.#tlap
  • guyonsmile May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    But you learn more from play, don't you think? #TLAP
    In reply to @mrterborg, @MrRondot
  • ChrisQuinn64 May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A1: Can provide for truly authentic learning experiences...testing out ideas in more real-world contexts. #tlap
  • LemarrTreadwell May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Yes. Carl. Ts need to embed them in our instruction. #tlap
    • GruntledChalkie May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      And remember not all career skills are obvious. Responsibility, reflection, resilience are all career skills.
      In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Hey! Great to have you a part of the group tonight! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @Rdene915
  • Renard_Teach May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2 Present the problem first, and allow the kids to come up with possible jobs involved in solving issues. #TLAP
  • Toups_J May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    #tlap Whenever possible show Ss Academic concepts being used in "real world" life. IMO the greatest concepts taught are how to live right.
  • iCoachKristin May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Love this~great question for our future leaders. #tlap #osd135
    • MathDenisNJ May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      A2: Don't ask "What do you want to be?" ask "What prob do you want to solve?" Then connect to careers that are doing that! #tlap
  • lmhawkhill May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: RELEVANCY...Include community leaders & spotlight their careers, align it to the standards, make it meaningful & relevant to Ss. #tlap
  • CoriOrlando1 May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    🎤👊🏼 #TLAP
    • MathDenisNJ May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      A2: Don't ask "What do you want to be?" ask "What prob do you want to solve?" Then connect to careers that are doing that! #tlap
  • BKd204Sci May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Teach w/a purpose Look at Ss future & give them possible option Has to be intentional to be effective #tlap
    In reply to @jlpuuri
  • yaujauku May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    @bjohnson_STEAM I really like this visual. Is this from @robertjmarzano newest book or something else? #tlap
  • JudiHolst May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: A Tchr at our school set up a field trip to @Google for the most creative Genius Hour projects for our school. Loved that idea. #tlap
  • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    I love inviting guest speakers in person or via Skype classroom! @KahootSteph gave us great advise on learning coding! #tlap
    In reply to @TeachFurther, @KahootSteph
  • DuffysClassroom May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: Connect kids to community. What’s important in a career? Are we working to help kids find passion and use that daily in career? #tlap
  • BeTheChnge May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2) I teach k-5 STEM and intro engineering to so many kids that didn't know what it was. I use YouTube videos that show professionals. #tlap
  • mjjohnson1216 May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2. Great classroom discussions could help students verbalize their thinking. #tlap
  • mrnewell83 May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: AVID has a guest speaker mnthly to present their career and path towards it. #tlap
  • Rdene915 May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    #tlap A2 We help Ss seek opps in community, also thru #pbl and help Ss connect w employers, people related to area of pbl
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • StantonAlana May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    I agree Chris! Making authentic experiences makes it real for students. #tlap
  • smarterteacher May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A.2 Bring in guest speakers, career days, field trips, research careers, parent sharing... #tlap
  • sgormanyogi May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2 #TLAP. Teach life lessons that prepare students for careers.
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Sneak in the learning just like #tlap
    In reply to @guyonsmile, @MrRondot
  • LemarrTreadwell May 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    17 more days here, coach. EOY work continues. #tlap
    • JoveStickel May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      Down to the last 4 days in that end of the year rush. In need of a break to recharge
      In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • karsner May 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    #TLAP A2, every year this looks different. Brought professionals into the classroom, had parents do feildtrips, & we worked w/as partners.
  • charleswgardner May 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2 - Always be able to answer the why behind the content. Build relationships with companies and nonprofits in community #tlap
  • room20awesome May 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2 Connect with community invite them in. Notice student interests and build on them, introduce to related careers. #tlap
  • SlaterPBISMN May 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2 look at having a career fair at your school and tap into your Parents! Great way to build community in any school. #Tlap
  • jlpuuri May 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    THIS!!! LOVE THIS!!! I had wanted to bring different people in from our community for career day or week... #tlap
    • StantonAlana May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      A2 We had a career on wheels come to school last week. This inspired many students to see other careers they hadn't thought of! #tlap
  • AmesAngels May 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2: Tell my Ss all the time that their writing will be the first things they are judged on for most things, college, career etc #TLAP
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Yes! Use the 3C's to make learning Powerful! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    • Rdene915 May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
      #tlap A2 We help Ss seek opps in community, also thru #pbl and help Ss connect w employers, people related to area of pbl
      In reply to @TeachFurther
  • BretMistergesl May 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    This is a connection between careers and education that I could get behind #tlap
    • drneilgupta May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
      A1: It's not about getting students to think about their job after school - it's showing them the connection between school and life! #TLAP
  • guyonsmile May 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Love this quote! #tlap
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • StantonAlana May 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    I have never heard this before. This is class changing Denis! Thank you #tlap
    • MathDenisNJ May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      A2: Don't ask "What do you want to be?" ask "What prob do you want to solve?" Then connect to careers that are doing that! #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Great idea! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @spiraledu, @KahootSteph
  • ChrisQuinn64 May 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2: In my grade 1 class, we invite parents in to share some of their career experiences & started to leverage Skype connections. #tlap
  • charleswgardner May 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2 - Also love to see teachers Skype in "experts" when they can't come to school! #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    #TLAP #TeachFurther
    • CoriOrlando1 May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
      🎤👊🏼 #TLAP
      • MathDenisNJ May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
        A2: Don't ask "What do you want to be?" ask "What prob do you want to solve?" Then connect to careers that are doing that! #tlap
  • apadalino May 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    #TLAP Jumping Late from Wisconsin
  • gdorn1 May 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Creating real problems in a scientific way that Ss have to solve which apply to everyday life allows for them developing prob. solv.sk #tlap
  • BKd204Sci May 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Like anything you have to make it interactive & fun for Ss to get biggest benefit #tlap
    In reply to @smarterteacher
  • jbretzmann May 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2: Teach govrnmnt & politics so not really sure how to connect it to anything going on right now. Do we need any career folks there? #tlap
  • TheDisciplineDr May 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Lessons learned like skills, work ethic, character, etc can be more useful for students' careers than content. #tlap #education
  • yaujauku May 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Can you tell me what your 3C's stand for? We've been talking a lot about 3C's here and I want to see if they correlate. #tlap
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • LemarrTreadwell May 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Hattie's research strongly supports this idea, Sam. Authentic connection and audiences improves Ss. learning. #tlap
    • TSUtorres8 May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
      A1: an authentic connection to learning will make a big difference. You also get to help the growth of passion toward careers #tlap
      In reply to @TeachFurther
  • ChrisQuinn64 May 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Love the image of the "anchor"! #tlap
    In reply to @drneilgupta
  • JoyKirr May 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Now I get to share MORE (on the website) of what others are doing to #ShiftThis in their classes! #tlap #LearnLAP #MakeItReal #studentvoice
  • StantonAlana May 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    This is something I need to do more of next year. I failed in this! I love this Chris. How proud the children would be too. #tlap
    • ChrisQuinn64 May 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
      A2: In my grade 1 class, we invite parents in to share some of their career experiences & started to leverage Skype connections. #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Yes! I couldnt agree more! Relevancy belongs in every lesson! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @lmhawkhill
  • CoriOrlando1 May 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Oooh...I love this graphic!!! #failforward for sure! #tlap
    • SlaterPBISMN May 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
      A2 look at having a career fair at your school and tap into your Parents! Great way to build community in any school. #Tlap
  • JudiHolst May 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2: Last month, I brought in a woman who trains others to tell stories. She did a great job of teaching the skill to my students also.#tlap
  • techcoachjuarez May 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Did this last week w/ hospital IT director, respiratory therapist, fireman and paramedic for my frosh. They loved it. #tlap
    • charleswgardner May 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
      A2 - Also love to see teachers Skype in "experts" when they can't come to school! #tlap
  • Toups_J May 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    #tlap A2 Field trips to local bussinesses to show kids how their academic content is used in real life.
  • bmilla84 May 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2: I welcome community members in to talk to Ss about their careers. We have the Great American Teach-in @ school! Field trips! #tlap
  • jlpuuri May 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Preparing them for the unknown job. Preparing them with problem solving skills, collaboration skills....#tlap
    • mjjohnson1216 May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      A2. What about the 65% that will end up with jobs that haven't been invented yet? EQ skills? #tlap
  • MarshaSirkin May 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A1 - Making connections is real life. By connecting content to careers, the material becomes more relevant to Ss. #tlap
  • guyonsmile May 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Life long learning - it never ends #tlap
    In reply to @BretMistergesl
  • BretMistergesl May 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    That is the kind of "work" mindset I would like to develop-being a support more than being a success #tlap
    • MrFritz8 May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      A2: History doesn't have to be about becoming a historian. Psych not eq psychologist. Apply skills to future interests of students. #TLAP
  • iCoachKristin May 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Woohoo! Can't wait to read this. Way to go, Joy!! How exciting!!! #tlap
    In reply to @JoyKirr
  • StantonAlana May 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Thanks Joy! We are excited to read your book! #tlap @JoyKirr @burgessdave
  • CoriOrlando1 May 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Hello there, Adam!!! #tlap
    In reply to @techcoachjuarez
  • DuffysClassroom May 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2: We’re prepping Ss for jobs that don’t exist yet. We're bad at predicting exponential change. Help them dream of problems to solve #tlap
  • mrnewell83 May 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2b: @jmattmiller says, "teach them the process of learning these things." https://t.co/9EyNJZGJPu #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Content, Creativity, & Community - #TLAP #TeachFurther focuses on breaking down our 4 walls & using our Community to learn & support Ss!
    In reply to @yaujauku
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Q3 : What Careers Should/Can be highlighted during the year? #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A3: I provide a diverse career group over the year to my Ss! They all have different hopes&dreams-Lets explore them all! #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • AssignmentHelpN May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    #ksedchat #luthed #msmathchat #teacheredchat #tlap #tntechchat The Ultimate 60 Ways To Use an iPad in the Classroom https://t.co/Du9eR0MYRB
  • ChrisQuinn64 May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Liv'in in the here and now! Right on! #tlap
    In reply to @drneilgupta
  • jbretzmann May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Hoping you add "Dream Manager" to your business card Curtis! Awesome title! #tlap
    In reply to @SlaterPBISMN
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    I'm sick of the cradle - classroom - career - coffin pipeline. :) #TLAP
    In reply to @drneilgupta
  • i3algebra May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2: I'll admit with CS it's much easier to connect! But problem-solving & teamwork are a huge focus for me. Benefits any career path #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    It adds new dynamic too! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @BusEd11, @spiraledu, @KahootSteph
  • jessxbo May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Love that! I want to start skyping more in my classroom (that kept autocorrecting to skating more in class, which I also want to do) #tlap
    In reply to @charleswgardner
  • charleswgardner May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    So true! #tlap
    • jlpuuri May 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
      Preparing them for the unknown job. Preparing them with problem solving skills, collaboration skills....#tlap
      • mjjohnson1216 May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
        A2. What about the 65% that will end up with jobs that haven't been invented yet? EQ skills? #tlap
  • gdorn1 May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    It's also poss. to have Ss design the prob. inside the classroom for their peers to solve! #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Chris, this is so Powerful! You Rock! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @ChrisQuinn64
  • daleyscience May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Good evening #tlap. I am Kristin from MA, 7th grade science.
  • MathDenisNJ May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Here It Is! Fidget Spinners Lesson Collection:20+ Lessons in Math, STEM, ELA, World Lang+ https://t.co/9qjP8YYxjR #MakeItReal #tlap
  • marthastickle May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A1: Helps students to see content's relevance. #tlap
  • ChrisQuinn64 May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Just starting to explore this! Great learning opportunities! #tlap
    In reply to @MrRondot
  • TracyMailloux May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A3 As many as we can? #tlap
  • JayBilly2 May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A3: I'd say kids should be exposed to all different types of careers but more emphasis should be on creating and innovation #tlap
  • MrMikeCostello May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A3: My course lends to mostly tech fields. Anything that makes news is a good choice too. Always ways to tie it to content. #tlap
  • i3algebra May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    The play is SO much more work (for us) it seems! #tlap
    In reply to @mrterborg, @MrRondot
  • geekedoutteach May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A3: The more student choice the better. Let them hone in on their own purposes #tlap
  • daleyscience May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A1 Agreed, connecting with careers creates relevance and sometimes purpose, but also creates conversation. #tlap
  • Ryan7Read May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    I have to check out early. Talk to everyone later. #tlap
  • apadalino May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A1:It gives Ss purpose and empowers Ss to work toward a goal. They can see what they are doing today supports the future. #TLAP #betl
  • Weiss__michelle May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A3: what interests do your students have? Your career topics should vary from class to class #tlap
  • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    I know! My students love doing @GetKahoot, so it blew their minds to talk to someone who worked there! #tlap
    In reply to @TeachFurther, @BusEd11, @KahootSteph, @GetKahoot
  • taniajackson_ May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A1 making it real! Ss need to see that learning is relevant to "real life" , otherwise what's the point??? #TLAP
  • PapaBacher May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A3: Careers can be highlighted through real world connections using @neprisapp Bring the professionals into your classroom virtually #TLAP
  • MarshaSirkin May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2 - We are under construction, and our foreman meets with Ss to discuss how his job relates to what they are learning in class. #tlap
  • Ryan7Read May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    https://t.co/jy2e2K4TSp #tlap #learnlap #leadlap
  • room20awesome May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Love!! #tlap
    • ChrisQuinn64 May 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
      A2: In my grade 1 class, we invite parents in to share some of their career experiences & started to leverage Skype connections. #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    #TLAP #TeachFurther #TeacherGoals
    • MrRondot May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
      A2 - instead of reading a textbook - Skype with an expert and let them explain how they use the content in their day to day life #TLAP
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2b: Always get guest speakers to talk about the continuing ed required for their job too. Ss need to see most jobs require it.#TLAP
  • charleswgardner May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    The sky is the limit! Try finding careers that are high interest for students and connect to multiple areas...bang for the buck! #tlap
    • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      A3: I provide a diverse career group over the year to my Ss! They all have different hopes&dreams-Lets explore them all! #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • TSUtorres8 May 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3: depends on the Ss. Allow Ss the freedom to research & present their findings on their careers. Peer on Peer teach. #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • jfprovencher27 May 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3 any carreer that are link into what you are doing. Authentic learning means expert learning, experts are profesionnal #tlap
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    What are students interested in? what makes them curious, what makes their soul explode? #TLAP
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Great idea! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @spiraledu, @BusEd11, @KahootSteph, @GetKahoot
  • hayes_melisa May 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3. what are the kids dreams and passions? then can get careers to suit them or engage in variety to spark their interest. #culture #Tlap
  • Toups_J May 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    #tlap The MOST IMPORTANT lesson we can teach our kids is for them to #Believe in themselves. Former and current Ss holding state plaques.
  • StantonAlana May 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Have a beautiful night everyone! #tlap You guys rock!
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A2: Authentic learning experiences have either a career or community connection directly tied to the content https://t.co/meQurE09Ti #tlap
  • JudiHolst May 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3: In secondary, any career that has to do with your subject. Teach them to think/read/write/create like a (insert career person). #tlap
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Problems to solve or wonders to create. #tlap
    In reply to @DuffysClassroom
  • sdtitmas May 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3 I would think this is an ever changing list dependent on students' passions and relevant careers. #tlap
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Thats awesome Mandy! hahaahaha #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @mrsmandygill
  • marthastickle May 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3: In English, all careers can be highlighted. Reading, writing, and thinking are what we do! #tlap
  • GruntledChalkie May 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    #tlap
  • MarshaSirkin May 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3 - When it is relevant. We skype with the meteorologist during hurricane season. #tlap
  • MrMikeCostello May 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3: Could have students search through Monster or Indeed to find potential future careers too. #tlap
  • daleyscience May 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3 Guest speakers, connecting with experts via Twitter, etc. #tlap
  • smarterteacher May 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A.3 This is where innovation class, #geniushour allow students to see where there passions might lead them. #tlap @AngelaMaiers @DonWettrick
  • iCoachKristin May 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3: Letting our Ss drive this is key. What are they interested in? How can we empower them to develop their passions? #tlap
  • Gavin_Sonntag May 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3) The more the merrier! Don't use a select few careers... Use a variety!Don't limit student choice #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • Renard_Teach May 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3 What careers CAN'T be highlighted?! Coast guard - Oil Spills, Youtuber - exponents/analytics, you name it! #TLAP
  • mounder_rudolph May 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3: You have to let this be student led. I like starting with a career inventory, so students have an idea of different careers.#tlap
  • Hahne_KingEle May 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3 Every career & Interest area & those Ss could reach to. All bases covered #tlap
  • jbretzmann May 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    This is why you are one of the "20 to watch" Rachelle #tlap
    In reply to @Rdene915, @TeachFurther
  • BKd204Sci May 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3 Life is communication; Communication is life! Careers that use any form of communication should be highlighted Its everywhere #tlap
  • PapaBacher May 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3: Using the National 16 Career Clusters, students can't target their career learning based on their interests and desires #TLAP
  • Rdene915 May 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    #tlap A3 now I am thinking to choose careers based on the chapter theme, relevant careers in that area, Span 4 did job applic and resumes
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • mjjohnson1216 May 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3. Not so much the careers but the EQ skills that will help them no matter which career they initially move toward. #tlap
  • apadalino May 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A2: Read books, articles, and bring in experts, take fieldtrips, or do a virtual fieldtrip. #TLAP #betl
  • BretMistergesl May 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #tlap
    • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      I'm sick of the cradle - classroom - career - coffin pipeline. :) #TLAP
      In reply to @drneilgupta
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    It is, because we discount play. @BrainRulesBooks started me on this path, @TuftsDevTech is helping me along the way. Play = +brain #tlap
    In reply to @i3algebra, @MrRondot, @BrainRulesBooks, @TuftsDevTech
  • GruntledChalkie May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    #tlap recess is over. back to work.
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3: Careers that have subject matter experts that connect w/ learners to help provide guidance in solving real-world challenges #tlap
  • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    always utilize families (this year judge & muskrat trapper)student interest, & interesting ones via @SkypeClassroom or local agencies #tlap
    In reply to @TeachFurther, @SkypeClassroom
  • jennifer_burdis May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Hi #tlap crew. Jen Burdis 4th grade teacher jumping into the conversation a little late tonight.
  • guyonsmile May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3: Ss need to understand that the possibilities are there, they just need to forge their own path. #tlap #TeachFurther
  • kat_goyette May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3: The careers to be highlighted should be those that interest students. Allow learners' passion to lead. #tlap
  • jessxbo May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3- I want to ask the kids that #tlap
  • DuffysClassroom May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3: what are students interested in? Help them see that passion can cultivated in to a career. STEAM careers have many pathways #tlap
  • yaujauku May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Great, thanks! Ours is Conceptual, Competency, Character thru inquiry. I think it correlates. Is yours references from anything? #tlap
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • AmesAngels May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3: Careers that are unusual or not well known. #TLAP
  • techcoachjuarez May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3: All careers should be highlighted, any that a S happens to be interested in. #tlap
  • taniajackson_ May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3 All of them LOL, but truthfully , no careers need to be diminished in value! Ss need to know the world is at their fingertips! #TLAP
  • BusEd11 May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3 Ask them what problems they want to solve, what job would solve that problem. #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    & introduce them to Careers they may not know but have similar skill sets! End of the Unit Planning for the Future Pg #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @TSUtorres8
  • Toups_J May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    #tlap A3 Really cool to show the Ss ALL the career options in engineering. #Math gives you #MorePower
  • LemarrTreadwell May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Let's add, collaboration, communication and technology to the list, Jay. #tlap
    • JayBilly2 May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT
      A3: I'd say kids should be exposed to all different types of careers but more emphasis should be on creating and innovation #tlap
  • Rdene915 May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    #tlap Thanks @jbretzmann :) I appreciate that! thankful for learning from you!
    In reply to @jbretzmann, @TeachFurther, @jbretzmann
  • ChrisQuinn64 May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3: Any and all...help students to know that the sky is the limit and anything in between can be a great choice! Open all doors! #tlap
  • jennifer_burdis May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    When teachers model for students how they are authentically using lessons from school, to home to community, they see deeper value. #tlap
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3: Any career can be tied to your lessons , so find a way. Look for specific careers that fit interests/talents of your Ss & just go.#TLAP
  • charleswgardner May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3 - show how critical thinking is used everywhere! Can have anyone come in and highlight problems they have to solve - relevance! #tlap
  • BKd204Sci May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Have them see where passions can lead Many don't know about careers in their passion field #tlap
    In reply to @kat_goyette
  • Hahne_KingEle May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3b Ss need to explore their goals & what they could attain. #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Q4 : What types of experiences can we provide to help students connect careers & content? #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A4: Love Classroom Transformations! Ss faces while entering a new world is incredible & Engagement is through the roof! #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: Using the #TeachFurther Model - My Ss take on 25 different Career Internships as they explore content. Its a BLAST #TLAP
  • MrCharlesMartin May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: It is not about what I want to highlight but about helping students discover and pursue their own passion. #tlap
  • MrRondot May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3 - for March is Reading Month we asked every guest reader about their job and how reading/writing played a role in their job #tlap
  • lsmellott May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    #tlap A3: The Ss have the choice. My curriculum revolves around the career choices, talents, & interests of my Ss.
  • kat_goyette May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: Empower students by allowing them to research careers of interest, connect w/industry partners. #tlap
  • drneilgupta May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Agreed - we share where it's useful in the "real world" but we don't make students identify their vocation as a carrot #TLAP
    In reply to @mrterborg
  • marthastickle May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Agreed. Students need to see how our content is relevant in their lives TODAY. #tlap
    • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      I'm sick of the cradle - classroom - career - coffin pipeline. :) #TLAP
      In reply to @drneilgupta
  • bmilla84 May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: We do a 6 week unit on our community! We focus on careers & Ss are assigned an occupation research project! Lots of job options! #tlap
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Spot on, but we (I) need help seeing how these skills align to passions/curiosities. Too often we get stuck. #TLAP
    In reply to @MrFritz8
  • mjjohnson1216 May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3. Think about all of the times today's learner will change careers - how do we best prepare them for these shifts? #tlap
  • JudiHolst May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    @daleyscience - Twitter is a great place. It is where I found most of our speakers. #tlap
    In reply to @daleyscience, @daleyscience
  • WinkelerD May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: That depends on the students mainly. #tlap
  • LovemytribeWB May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    #FISDLearns #TLAP
  • apadalino May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Great Idea! The kids are usually ready to share ideas and then they have ownership. #TLAP
    In reply to @geekedoutteach
  • CoriOrlando1 May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Love this!! If we want buy in- we need to know what will hook our Ss! Just ask...so simple. #tlap
    • kat_goyette May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
      A3: The careers to be highlighted should be those that interest students. Allow learners' passion to lead. #tlap
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: At @Proj_ARC, we match business partners with authentic challenges that directly tie to content to support the authentic learning #tlap
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    (Forget students for the moment... :) ) #tlap
    In reply to @marthastickle
  • smarterteacher May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A.3 I use @TEDTalks to expose my students to the opportunities in the world. #tlap
  • MathDenisNJ May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    a4: Skype/GHO or better, F2F visits with professionals who are open to just answering kids questions! #tlap
  • BretMistergesl May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    Would someone mind RTing Q3? #tlap
  • geekedoutteach May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: My brother shared this with me today. Kids starting their tech careers early. https://t.co/ujiadaxj9n #tlap
  • charleswgardner May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    Awesome stuff! #tlap
  • WinkelerD May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A4: My career exploration project that they do at the beginning of the semester. #tlap
  • gdorn1 May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    In STEM with careers, the sky is the limit. We don't know what type of careers will be out there in 20 or 30 years! #tlap
  • stephenkelley85 May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3, We have to T Ss self help skills & #GRIT for jobs that don't exist right now! #tlap
  • drneilgupta May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: Let the students explore them! We need to be careful of making science only out to be doctors! #TLAP
  • kat_goyette May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: Rather than asking students what careers interest them, ask what problems they want to solve. Create problem finders. @gcouros #tlap
  • techcoachjuarez May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3b: Farm labor is huge industry where I work. I'd love to have some of the parents who work in fields and farmers talk to my Ss #tlap
  • guyonsmile May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A4: I believe all Ss should have experiences coding, working collaboratively, and asking their own questions. #tlap #TeachFurther
  • MrRondot May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    #tlap heard this at #MACUL17
    In reply to @mrterborg, @i3algebra, @BrainRulesBooks, @TuftsDevTech
  • BKd204Sci May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A4 Goes w/A3 Give them opps to communicate in multiple ways The more exp in comms the better THEY will connect w/career #tlap
  • geekedoutteach May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A4: Exploration and the freedom to fail #tlap
  • mrsmandygill May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    #TLAP #teachfurther I've also added "In the real..." sections to assignments along with objectives and CCSS
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • jbretzmann May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: All careers should be highlighted, elevated & respected. We should stress that each of us should do our best at whatever we do. #tlap
  • MrMikeCostello May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A4: Let Ss discover what career is about. Or create new career and show artifact of what it might be in the future. #tlap
  • AmesAngels May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A4: Talk to the experts in the fields, bring the people in so they can hear it from the experts how the content connects #TLAP
  • lmhawkhill May 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Absolutely! #tlap
  • TSUtorres8 May 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A4: we had them create a resume, & had a mock interview where Aides had interviews with the Ss. Connects writing, public speaking #TLAP
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • drneilgupta May 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Amen! And, it's okay for teachers to be transparent and go on the journey of discovering connections with the students! #TLAP
    In reply to @jennifer_burdis
  • JudiHolst May 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A4: When you teach a new skills, show them how this applies to different careers. Also, our district puts on a great career fair. #tlap
  • MathDenisNJ May 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    a4: We do a Student Internship Program after AP tests. Ss visit potential careers for up to 6 weeks! Super valuable #tlap
  • MarshaSirkin May 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A4: Have students blog and invite community members to comment on the blog entries relevant to their career path. #tlap
  • BusEd11 May 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A2 - My FBLA students attend local Chamber of Commerce events to hear buisness people speak and build their network. #tlap
  • TeacherRunner42 May 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    a3: any and all - no reason to put any on a higher pedestal - Ss can decide which is best / coolest #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Great Resource! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @smarterteacher, @TEDTalks
  • kat_goyette May 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    This is a great way to foster a home-school connection & engage the community. #tlap
    • techcoachjuarez May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT
      A3b: Farm labor is huge industry where I work. I'd love to have some of the parents who work in fields and farmers talk to my Ss #tlap
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Exposing Ss to careers that connect to authentic challenges may interest them in that career or help them decide it isn't for them #tlap
  • LemarrTreadwell May 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Loving this Rick. Thanks. #tlap
    • RickJetter May 11 @ 10:44 AM EDT
      This might be one of my favorite posters for teaching adversity or talking about the political elephant in the Dunk Tank. #sldunktank #tlap
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    (Where are you going to college, what is your career,... ) Do our first graders really need this? (some, probably, but better way?) #tlap
    In reply to @drneilgupta
  • ChrisQuinn64 May 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A4: Take them out into the community and allow them to see, visit, experience different kinds of work opportunities. #tlap
  • Gavin_Sonntag May 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A4) PBL, experiments, and other performance assessments are GREAT! #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • sgormanyogi May 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A3 #TLAP. should ask ss what career will benefit from learning history. (My content). Leadership lessons learned from history rock.
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Thats Awesome! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @mrsmandygill
  • geekedoutteach May 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A4: Ss need to know what they enjoy doing. Giving them time to have new experiences is key! 🔑 #tlap
  • mounder_rudolph May 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A4: Bringing in community members, or going out to the community with ss.#tlap
  • btcostello05 May 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A4 instead of focusing on the actual careers, focus on identifying problems & needs, then they can create opportunities for themselves #tlap
  • apadalino May 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A3: Highlight careers the kids are interested in and some that they may not of thought of yet #TLAP #betl
  • drneilgupta May 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Love that our @wcsdistrict promotes the notion of multiple paths and opportunities for students to explore their passion! #TLAP
    In reply to @mrterborg, @wcsdistrict
  • bmilla84 May 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A4: We take a field trip to a local children's museum that focuses on community helpers! Ss can role play different careers! #tlap
  • JayBilly2 May 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A4: Professional F2F visits, field trips, skypes and hangouts. Having those out there share with Ss is powerful #tlap
  • PapaBacher May 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A4: Imagination and creativity can spark a child's interest in a career to move past the mundane reality to a career they will love #TLAP
  • karsner May 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    #TLAP A3, they should be relevant to the children's lives & interests. If studying space, Skype w/NASA, bring in cooks, partner w/forest ser
  • BeTheChnge May 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A3) maybe it's not about careers with titles but rather types of work: people, medicine, environment, machines, systems... #tlap
  • marthastickle May 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A4: Inquiry-based learning helps with these connections. Curiosity and research skills are valued in most careers. #tlap
  • MrAguina May 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A3 Skills should be the focus. Careers being taught/discussed should be ones with a predicted job growth in the next 7-10 years #TLAP
  • yaujauku May 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A3: Bring in the experts! 2nd grade studying bugs interviewing an entomologist. 1st grade unit of inquiry on art in community #tlap
  • smarterteacher May 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A.4 A great deal of this comes down to a quote from Mr. Einstein. #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Great idea!!! We do this multiple times during the year! Great skills far exceeding the "typical standards"! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @TSUtorres8
  • Rdene915 May 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    #tlap A4 seeing that #pbl is a great opp for Ss, authentic, , Ss drive their learning and reflect, make choices abt learning #inquirybased
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    I heard this recently too. It's accurate. #tlap
    In reply to @MrRondot, @i3algebra, @BrainRulesBooks, @TuftsDevTech
  • iCoachKristin May 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4: Giving them opportunities to explore, develop their curiosity, provide opportunities to develop their passions through genius hour #TLAP
  • lmhawkhill May 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A3: Use it as a critical thinking &/or inquiry based lesson. Let the Ss Explore & come up with possible careers. Could be interesting. #tlap
  • kat_goyette May 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4: Students need to connect to industry partners. Visit job sites, connect via GHO, Skype. #tlap
  • ChrisQuinn64 May 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Pretty sure you're engaging, but it's a great second option! 😊😊😊 #tlap
    In reply to @MrRondot
  • BretMistergesl May 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Exactly! When we talk about it like that, by the time their HSchoolers, learning has lost it's meaning-just a score card to fill out #tlap
    In reply to @mrterborg, @drneilgupta
  • Hahne_KingEle May 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4 Learning that is hands on, means something, makes connections, and leads to chances being taken. Impacting & meaningful learning. #tlap
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    (And teachers? ) #tlap
    In reply to @drneilgupta, @wcsdistrict
  • mjjohnson1216 May 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4. Guidance not telling. #tlap
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Better yet, have them solve the challenges the places of business are experiencing. Connect it directly to your content. #tlap
    • ChrisQuinn64 May 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT
      A4: Take them out into the community and allow them to see, visit, experience different kinds of work opportunities. #tlap
  • drneilgupta May 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4: Allowing students to self-explore. Let kids shadow and intern to explore. @phxms does it in the middle school - never too early! #TLAP
  • teampassafume May 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A3: I'm inspiring my students to be actors or public speaking professionals by incorporating some #greenscreen #tlap #txeduchat #learnlap
    In reply to @DuffysClassroom
  • lsmellott May 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    #tlap A4: Ss conducted interviews, read books & research, made a plan, implemented it, & are giving speeches. Hands-on & using tech.
  • gdorn1 May 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    It always cool to take Ss on a tour of manufacturing plants w/ robotics so that they can see how things are currently being done! #tlap
  • LemarrTreadwell May 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Rick. Here is a Hebrew Proverb. Do not confine your students to your own learning, for they were born in a another time. #tlap
    • RickJetter May 11 @ 10:44 AM EDT
      This might be one of my favorite posters for teaching adversity or talking about the political elephant in the Dunk Tank. #sldunktank #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Yes! Skills can be just as important & make an impact ! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @BeTheChnge
  • geekedoutteach May 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4: Any time I hear myself say, "I could do that," I learn something new. We need that for SS too #tlap
  • jessxbo May 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4: get them out of the classroom as much as possible #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Question 5 Coming Soon! Great #TLAP #TeachFurther Chat so far! Love the energy & ideas of passionate educators!
  • seanrussell311 May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4. A local university, @ncsu , will send engineering students to schools to facilitate a STEM event. #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4: Finding ways to take Content&Career back in the Community! Engage Ss by making work mean something w/ Outreach! #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • techcoachjuarez May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4: Job shadowing & research in addition to following industry mentors on social media. #tlap
  • JohnWink90 May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    The Principal's Summer Excellence Checklist https://t.co/2yLjsiJsbA #tlap #leadlap
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4: I'll add career day at school with resume help/evaluation, interview practice, and F2F with colleges too.#tlap
    • MathDenisNJ May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
      a4: Skype/GHO or better, F2F visits with professionals who are open to just answering kids questions! #tlap
  • sdtitmas May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4 There are a ton of great Marine & Wildlife virtual field trips on the Microsoft Educator Community #tlap #msfteudchat
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • charleswgardner May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4 - Let them start with finding a problem to solve - enter design thinking #tlap
  • btcostello05 May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4 We tell kids that their career is out in some distant future, why not now? Can't they be doing rather than thinking of doing later? #tlap
  • MrCharlesMartin May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4: Experiences that are as close as possible to the real thing. Nothing can give a better appreciation than to actually live it. #tlap
  • guyonsmile May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    You are speaking my language! YES! #tlap
    In reply to @marthastickle
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Yes! Students must have permission to EXPLORE #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @geekedoutteach
  • mrsmandygill May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A3: definitely #coding @TeachFurther #TLAP
  • jfprovencher27 May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4 experiential learning all the way, either in CAS, Stem, Gem or whatever programs you have in your school #tlap
  • ChrisQuinn64 May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Thank you Rae! #tlap
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • apadalino May 15 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A4: Artifacts help create strong connections. Let them see the tools used for careers. Try to bring their learning to Life. #TLAP #betl
  • hayes_melisa May 15 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A4. @geniushour #zookeeper #stem inventor/engineer #actor #problemsolver #Tlap
  • Renard_Teach May 15 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A4 Close out with reflections that relate their experiences, then ask what types of things they think that career may do. #TLAP
  • room20awesome May 15 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A4 Encourage Ss to wonder, explore, ask questions, and find solutions. Help them connect interests to careers. #tlap
  • drneilgupta May 15 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Great question. I would say so - our district PD is personalized with options for everyone! #TLAP
    In reply to @mrterborg, @wcsdistrict
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Sean, Thats a Great Resource! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @seanrussell311, @ncsu
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Space? I did a year long earth/space science unit with K. Looked at NASA launches (60s-70s-80s and today) planets, google earth pro, #tlap
    In reply to @karsner
  • smarterteacher May 15 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Play is so important. Even for the big Kids and even Adults. #tlap
    In reply to @MrRondot, @mrterborg, @i3algebra, @BrainRulesBooks, @TuftsDevTech
  • getwhatugive May 15 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A4 My guest speaker program focuses on connecting careers to student interests and talents @TeachFurther #tlap #teachfurther #passiondriven
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    #TLAP #TeachFurther
    • sdtitmas May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
      A4 There are a ton of great Marine & Wildlife virtual field trips on the Microsoft Educator Community #tlap #msfteudchat
      In reply to @TeachFurther
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    (I'd suggest it's by 4th,5th, or middle school) #tlap
    In reply to @BretMistergesl, @drneilgupta
  • ChrisQuinn64 May 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Love this idea! This would certainly be a BIG challenge for my grade 1 Ss, but they'd be game! 😊😊😊 #tlap
    In reply to @daylynn
  • jfprovencher27 May 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4 in Canada we have a career day inw hich all students are going to work with mom and dad to exprience what they do #tlap
  • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    #TLAP have you heard of Peterson Farm Brothers? Combined their loves of farming & music! https://t.co/bzKSFqGn7b
    In reply to @techcoachjuarez
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Lots of examples here on how kids are making careers out of their school experiences as they solve challenges #tlap https://t.co/meQurE09Ti
    • btcostello05 May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
      A4 We tell kids that their career is out in some distant future, why not now? Can't they be doing rather than thinking of doing later? #tlap
  • geekedoutteach May 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4: Ask, What do you love? And make it your business #tlap
  • apadalino May 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Great Idea! Their Learning is coming to Life for them. #TLAP #betl
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • lmhawkhill May 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    This! Love it #tlap
  • MathDenisNJ May 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Absolutely! #tlap
    In reply to @smarterteacher, @MrRondot, @mrterborg, @i3algebra, @BrainRulesBooks, @TuftsDevTech
  • MrRondot May 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4 we are preparing for Entrepreneur Day - Ss create a business, make their product and sell/pitch to community members #tlap @gmckinney2
  • LemarrTreadwell May 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Hebrew Proverb. #tlap
  • RebeccaCoda May 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4: Skyping with professionals across the nation. Work on a PBL and network with professionals when kids get stuck! #stemprofessional #tlap
  • MarshaSirkin May 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    We've been using this article in class to ignite a spirit of entrepreneurship https://t.co/VsKpz9Jtei #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Even if its through a Classroom Transformation! Take your students to new worlds & explore! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @jessxbo
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    And yes, we used original footage of the broadcasts. #tlap
    In reply to @karsner
  • TTmomTT May 15 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Updated Choose Your Own Adventures in Algebra & Geometry using Google Forms. https://t.co/k96FjFFUSu #DitchBook #tlap #mtbos #CYOA #MOedchat
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Instead of having guest speakers where kids are passive learners, get them to be active participants in solving real-world challenges #tlap
  • JudiHolst May 15 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Guest Speaker program? I would love to know more. #tlap
    In reply to @getwhatugive, @TeachFurther
  • i3algebra May 15 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Truth. #tlap #playLAP
    • MrRondot May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT
      #tlap heard this at #MACUL17
      In reply to @mrterborg, @i3algebra, @BrainRulesBooks, @TuftsDevTech
  • yaujauku May 15 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A4: My first school we designed "enrichment" days based on a theme. Ss K-6 attended wkshps followed by all school performance #tlap
  • TinaKpat May 15 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    #tlap A1: Agree. JA BizTown and JA Finance Park are great programs to support making those connections. https://t.co/CJftAiw5Ui
    • TSUtorres8 May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
      A1: an authentic connection to learning will make a big difference. You also get to help the growth of passion toward careers #tlap
      In reply to @TeachFurther
  • teampassafume May 15 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A4: I agree @jessxbo Take them out of the classroom...like the movies!!📽🎞 #tlap #educhat #education #kidsdeserveit #TeachFurther
  • DuffysClassroom May 15 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A4: Do your kids learn beyond your walls? Are you clear on what matters? Get clear & focused for kids. Worksheets aren’t learning. #tlap
  • guyonsmile May 15 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    We all can! #tlap
    In reply to @marthastickle
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Use as many senses as possible, everyone needs this for optimal learning. #tlap
    In reply to @Hahne_KingEle
  • teacherknikki May 15 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    #tlap What needs to be highlighted is tenacity&INITIATIVE.Those qualities are the most desired in the workplace but disregarded in education
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Just released the PreK-3 version of how our littles can do it, too! https://t.co/zXaTeHW896 #tlap
    • ChrisQuinn64 May 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT
      Love this idea! This would certainly be a BIG challenge for my grade 1 Ss, but they'd be game! 😊😊😊 #tlap
      In reply to @daylynn
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Q5:How can community members help us build Stu Internships into curriculum-creating STRONG Content & Career Connections? #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A5:Passion & Knowledge! Ts cant know it all-but we can use resources! Let the experts help you teach & design content! #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • PapaBacher May 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    We have enrichment Clusters inspired by Renzulli. #tlap Ss choose careers based on their interest
    In reply to @yaujauku
  • jlpuuri May 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    That is awesome!!! LOVE the connection to the community. Very cool. 👏🏻#tlap
    In reply to @MrRondot, @gmckinney2
  • jennifer_burdis May 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    It's important for students to passionately learn, solve challenges, & innovate because their future job may not even be created yet. #tlap
  • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    #TLAP how amazing would if be if an engineer told students what he was working on & gave them a chance to try to solve it! #stem
    In reply to @daylynn
  • jbretzmann May 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Thanks for sharing the #personalizedPD "Game of Stories" Ben @Braz74 Lots of fun & sharing here https://t.co/VnlvSJ7Zm8 #tlap
  • DuffysClassroom May 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    I love it! The ability to communicate is so critical for future careers. #tlap
    In reply to @teampassafume
  • JudiHolst May 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Sounds a lot like my Shark Tank unit. What happens after the pitch to community members? #tlap
    In reply to @MrRondot, @gmckinney2
  • ChrisQuinn64 May 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Thank you! Greatly appreciated! #tlap
    In reply to @daylynn
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • TinaKpat May 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    #tlap @teachfurther A1: Agree,JA BizTown and JA Finance Park are great programs to support making those connections. https://t.co/CJftAiw5Ui
    • TSUtorres8 May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
      A1: an authentic connection to learning will make a big difference. You also get to help the growth of passion toward careers #tlap
      In reply to @TeachFurther
  • iCoachKristin May 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Hope some of the #tlap chatters will join us! Check out our "Teach Like a Pirate" book study below! #135edchat
  • i3algebra May 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Absolutely agree! The play is unfortunately harder to validate to admin. Kids having fun doesn't "look" like learning to some :( #tlap
    In reply to @mrterborg, @MrRondot
  • WinkelerD May 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A5: Have them go out in the community and shadow the carious careers. #TLAP
  • geekedoutteach May 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A4: Ss also need to know that abundance is available to everyone. Not all people believe that, but it is the key to persistence #tlap
  • MarshaSirkin May 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    The story of the 14 year old who started @OrigamiOwl is pretty empowering too. https://t.co/1vL6y51ueD #tlap
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Lots of this going on! This is what we do @Proj_ARC. Lots of examples of it in here. https://t.co/meQurE09Ti #tlap
    In reply to @spiraledu, @Proj_ARC
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    I love when my 6th Grade completes a Shark Tank ELA Unit! SO FUN! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @JudiHolst, @MrRondot, @gmckinney2
  • hayes_melisa May 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A4. We made goodies for fire/police depart. In Dec. got to tour facility of both! Kids chose the charity and it was Toys for Tots! #tlap
  • yaujauku May 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A5: My junior year in HS, we could take an internship for 8 weeks for credit. I was able to intern w/ a pediatrician. It was great! #tlap
  • btcostello05 May 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A5 What types of things does your community need? Have you talked with community members to develop a partnership? Start there. #tlap
  • TracyMailloux May 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    a5 Great Q! Not only the internships, but I'd like to see some more partnering w/ younger grades. #tlap
  • Hahne_KingEle May 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Absolutely! The sky is the limit. #tlap
    In reply to @mrterborg
  • smarterteacher May 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    This is why I posted the link to Shift Happens earlier. #tlap A.3 https://t.co/WaY0Iuip7d
    • jennifer_burdis May 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT
      It's important for students to passionately learn, solve challenges, & innovate because their future job may not even be created yet. #tlap
  • MrMikeCostello May 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A5: Offering internships and shadowing experiences. Guest speaking and mentoring. #tlap
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    I had a student think I was a math teacher all yr just because I left a time zone map up. Someone asked a question. We pursued it. #tlap
    In reply to @karsner
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Lets see learning differently #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @i3algebra, @mrterborg, @MrRondot
  • jfprovencher27 May 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A5 make the communitee active members of your school, share news and ideas #tlap
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A5: Comm knows what skills are in high demand & can help guide development of experiences that will produce those skills.#tlap
  • PapaBacher May 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A5 As educators we r always building our community at the local, state, national, & world level. We have 2 work together 2 give back #TLAP
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    The whole purpose of the work that I do with @Proj_ARC. We also work with businesses to help them support kids in these endeavors. #tlap
    In reply to @jfprovencher27, @gcouros, @kat_goyette, @Proj_ARC
  • MrAguina May 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A4 S's need experiences/lessons that promote hands on activities to a career they can envision themselves doing in the future. #TLAP
  • yaujauku May 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    This sounds great! Would love to learn more about this! #tlap
    In reply to @PapaBacher
  • iCoachKristin May 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A5: Being involved in our schools. Volunteering, creating opportunities for students to be involved more. Connecting with students. #tlap
  • geekedoutteach May 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A5: Big Picture schools (Nashville) require students to find internships for part of the day. It's a great model #tlap
  • Hahne_KingEle May 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A5 Have a common ground. Community leaders & students go to different venues. Ss learn real life ideas & experiences. #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Yes! Then Complete a Community Outreach & Bring their Learning back into their Community! Education can be Circular! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @WinkelerD
  • MarshaSirkin May 15 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A5- Inviting them and collaborating together is the first and most important step. #tlap
    • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT
      Q5:How can community members help us build Stu Internships into curriculum-creating STRONG Content & Career Connections? #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • jfprovencher27 May 15 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A5 Bulid a community center school #tlap
  • room20awesome May 15 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A5 The first step is inviting community in and making connections! They could offer Ss real world experience for future success. #tlap
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    We need to align the play to standards, then have a product(s) that demonstrates that Ss met them. #tlap
    In reply to @i3algebra, @MrRondot
  • PapaBacher May 15 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Absolutely! I would love to share some resources with you. #tlap
    In reply to @yaujauku
  • teampassafume May 15 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A @shartank #sharktank idea sounds awesome!! I love that show! #tlap
    In reply to @JudiHolst, @MrRondot, @gmckinney2, @SharTank
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Thanks. I've joined in the past. Our new series of books links design thinking with authentic challenges https://t.co/zXaTeHW896 #tlap
  • stephenkelley85 May 15 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Very #True Lemarr! They have their own devices, Facebook, Instagram, snap chat, blog! How do we use those tools to connect? #tlap
    In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • drneilgupta May 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    I agree - it doesn't have to be a huge, elaborate scheme - just invite them! #TLAP
    In reply to @room20awesome
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Yes! And we can even duplicate this in the classroom using a #TeachFurther Unit Design! #TLAP
    In reply to @geekedoutteach
  • gdorn1 May 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Our C.M. who work in Businesses build strong rel. with the schools which allows us to set up programs for internships! #tlap
  • Stephanie_GXY May 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A4: In 🇸🇬, we have this intereactive place; kidszania where kids can experience the real work life for their selected profession #tlap
  • yaujauku May 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Please do! I wonder if this could help amplify our conference led by students. #tlap
    In reply to @PapaBacher
  • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    #tLAP my HS teacher had us try to solve Israel-Palestine. We learned fast how complicated it would be. Each solution had challenges
    In reply to @daylynn, @Proj_ARC
  • karsner May 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    #TLAP A4, relevance. Rehabilitate a local stream, what professionals from community will you need to work with & why?
  • jfprovencher27 May 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    The issue with career is that more than 40% of career do not exist yet, therefore we need to ficus on skills, ethics and mindfulness #tlap
  • lmhawkhill May 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A5: Conversations need to take place, along with planning, then selecting the topic(s). #tlap
    • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT
      Q5:How can community members help us build Stu Internships into curriculum-creating STRONG Content & Career Connections? #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • hayes_melisa May 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A5. Inviting community to share in the student's successes and learning! #partnership #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Love the Collaboration! Teaching is all about sharing! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @PapaBacher, @yaujauku
  • mounder_rudolph May 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A5: Be willing to work collaboratively with ss to develop and solve local problems. Community members can explain their career. #tlap
  • JudiHolst May 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    We are in the middle of ours right now. Community members/staff come in to be Sharks. Ss impress me each day with critical thinking. #tlap
    In reply to @TeachFurther, @MrRondot, @gmckinney2
  • lsmellott May 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    #tlap A5: Ss could job shadow for a day, write about their experiences, conduct interviews, & make videos to help them discuss ideas.
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    The beauty of the inquiry process! #tlap
    • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT
      #tLAP my HS teacher had us try to solve Israel-Palestine. We learned fast how complicated it would be. Each solution had challenges
      In reply to @daylynn, @Proj_ARC
  • Rdene915 May 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Join in #personalizedPD chat Tuesday 9EST w #edusnap16 @Rdene915 @sarahdateechur @JodiMos @i3algebra #edchat #edumatch #tlap #formativechat
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Q6 : How can connections between Careers & Content be made daily and/or all year? #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • JayBilly2 May 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Call for proposals for #ECET2NJPA - https://t.co/IdtOpR7TFh #tlap #LeadLAP #LearnLAP #NJED #satchat
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A6 :The Easy Answer? Creating #TeachFurther Classroom Internships! Design a unit around a FBI Cold Case or local Pizza Shop! #TLAP
  • i3algebra May 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A5: I need to reach out, have this happen more. We visited, learned from a parent at Microsoft a couple weeks ago. So beneficial! #tlap
    • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT
      Q5:How can community members help us build Stu Internships into curriculum-creating STRONG Content & Career Connections? #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    ALL! Lets expose our students to ALL of the possibilities! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @karsner
  • JudiHolst May 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Love that idea. #tlap
    In reply to @MrRondot, @gmckinney2
  • MrAguina May 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A5: Communities can lead by promoting opportunities or challenges to our S's. This creates a sense of ownership for S's. #TLAP
  • BeTheChnge May 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A4) For the littles it's all about play experiences- store-business, baby dolls-education/caretakers, legos-engineering #tlap
  • geekedoutteach May 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    S5: Bringing in the community is so much more about mindset than the details of the job. #tlap
  • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    We did an invention convention. I put the students pitches on @donorschoose & we got a 3D pen funded! #TLAP
    In reply to @teampassafume, @JudiHolst, @MrRondot, @gmckinney2, @SharTank, @DonorsChoose
  • RobLunak May 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A5 they can help us get the curriculum out of the building. It enforces the idea that learning takes place in the world #tlap
  • IBPBLJill May 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Opening community options expose Ss to novel niches & promotes thinking about new perspectives. Promote what they don't know they love #tlap
  • JudiHolst May 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    It is a lot of fun and covers almost every content area for teaching. #tlap
    In reply to @teampassafume, @MrRondot, @gmckinney2, @SharTank
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Hey Judi! I'd love to hear how this goes after the #TLAP #TeachFurther Chat! Keep in touch!!!! You Rock!
    In reply to @JudiHolst, @MrRondot, @gmckinney2
  • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    We should ask students what we should do about health care ;) #tlap would love to hear their take on it!
    In reply to @daylynn
  • WinkelerD May 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A6: Yes! You have to ask Ss and make sure to bring in real world examples each and every day. #tlap
  • MarshaSirkin May 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Great idea! @spiraledu #tlap
    • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT
      We did an invention convention. I put the students pitches on @donorschoose & we got a 3D pen funded! #TLAP
      In reply to @teampassafume, @JudiHolst, @MrRondot, @gmckinney2, @SharTank, @DonorsChoose
  • geekedoutteach May 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A6: Ongoing portfolios can allow ss to track the careers they explore. Additional research on required education, pay scales, etc too #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    #TLAP #TeachFurther
    • RobLunak May 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT
      A5 they can help us get the curriculum out of the building. It enforces the idea that learning takes place in the world #tlap
  • guyonsmile May 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A6: Ask your Ss to make the connections, and encourage them to ask questions too. Then explore together. #tlap #TeachFurther
  • JudiHolst May 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    What a great idea. Did you just post different videos as part of your @DonorsChoose page? #tlap
    In reply to @spiraledu, @teampassafume, @MrRondot, @gmckinney2, @SharTank, @DonorsChoose, @DonorsChoose
  • Hahne_KingEle May 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A6 Both; interest is sparked in one day. Passion and desire to do more can take more than a day to build a fire for. #tlap
  • BeTheChnge May 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Q4b) For 3-5 its about the opportunity to take on different roles through teamwork and projects like organizing a fundraiser. #tlap
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    From our new book! https://t.co/zXaTeHW896 #tlap
    • IBPBLJill May 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT
      Opening community options expose Ss to novel niches & promotes thinking about new perspectives. Promote what they don't know they love #tlap
  • TracyMailloux May 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Thanks #tlap & @TeachFurther; dropping out early. Long day. Have a great night all!
  • yaujauku May 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Done! Thanks! #tlap
    In reply to @PapaBacher
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Lets all do it together! Good Teaching is all about Collaboration! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @i3algebra
  • smarterteacher May 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Show the documentary "Escape Fire" to begin that discussion. #tlap
    • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT
      We should ask students what we should do about health care ;) #tlap would love to hear their take on it!
      In reply to @daylynn
  • bmilla84 May 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A5: Our Ss are our future community leaders! Start a partnership early! Let community members see the benefit in investing in our Ss! #TLAP
  • RebeccaCoda May 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A6: Everyday in everything we do, in everything we learn, in everything we read. Great teachers make intentional connections! #tlap
  • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    We didn't do a video, just pictures & their plan. Would be awesome to do a video next time! #tlap
    In reply to @JudiHolst, @teampassafume, @MrRondot, @gmckinney2, @SharTank, @DonorsChoose
  • PapaBacher May 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A6: Simple, ask the ? "Why is this important?" Make new connections for Ss and show them how to plug into their learning. #tlap #LearnLAP
  • getwhatugive May 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Since 2012 have invited alumni, staff, administration, board members, entrepreneurs, etc. to share their academic and career journey #tlap
    In reply to @JudiHolst, @TeachFurther
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Tracy, Thanks for being a part of #TLAP #TeachFurther tonight! Great to connect!
    In reply to @TracyMailloux
  • MarshaSirkin May 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A5: I think our parent community is our greatest asset for this. They are already invested and have the Ss best interests. #tlap
    • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT
      Q5:How can community members help us build Stu Internships into curriculum-creating STRONG Content & Career Connections? #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • MathDenisNJ May 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Read the book Fine Fine School. IT gets the point across really well. https://t.co/OPkfNfUW8n #tlap
    In reply to @i3algebra, @mrterborg, @MrRondot
  • branowar May 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A5: Career tech requires a committee of community members for reference in steering curriculum so graduates meet their needs. #tlap
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    How can we improve health care for the greatest number of Americans? #tlap
    • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT
      We should ask students what we should do about health care ;) #tlap would love to hear their take on it!
      In reply to @daylynn
  • jbretzmann May 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    What we need is a standardized test to make sure everyone knows how to play effectively. I'd send my kids to the highest performer #tlap :)
    In reply to @mrterborg, @i3algebra, @MrRondot
  • DuffysClassroom May 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A6: Dedicate time to personal/passion projects connecting content to goals. Make it cool to be passionate & learn for life #tlap
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A6: All year! Shark Tank lessons mentioned are one way. Ss see what entrepreneurs do through that. Every lesson can spotlight a career.#tlap
  • smarterteacher May 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Good #LEARNING is all about Collaboration. #tlap
    In reply to @TeachFurther, @i3algebra
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Teaching & Learning is a group effort #TLAP #TeachFurther
    • MarshaSirkin May 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT
      A5: I think our parent community is our greatest asset for this. They are already invested and have the Ss best interests. #tlap
      • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT
        Q5:How can community members help us build Stu Internships into curriculum-creating STRONG Content & Career Connections? #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • geekedoutteach May 15 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A6: Yes! It starts with the idea that we all can have abundant lives. Someone has to do the things I love, might as well be me! #tlap
  • room20awesome May 15 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A6 As we create classrooms based on wonder, and problem solving...discussions about career becomes natural next step. #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Love this John! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @getwhatugive, @JudiHolst
  • karsner May 15 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    #TLAP A5, teachers/schools build bonds with professionals for yearly projects to have student partners for those projects.
  • jessxbo May 15 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Howww have I never heard of a #pineapplechart before?! This changes everything! I'm so excited. #tlap
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    They can do so much more than just a fundraiser! #tlap https://t.co/zXaTeHW896
    • BeTheChnge May 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT
      Q4b) For 3-5 its about the opportunity to take on different roles through teamwork and projects like organizing a fundraiser. #tlap
  • i3algebra May 15 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    The real struggle is not losing the authenticity of teachable moments for the sake of standards. I'm a fan of spontaneity as well. #tlap
    In reply to @mrterborg, @MrRondot
  • jfprovencher27 May 15 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Why not model the Rube Golberg project in other field that science #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Our last question is coming soon! Keep your eyes out of Question 7! #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A6: The How? Collaboration! You don't need to do it alone! - Ever #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • mounder_rudolph May 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    In a perfect world, yes. Sometimes as educators I feel like our hands are tied with common core and testing/data. #tlap
  • JudiHolst May 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A6:Again, show how the skill relates to different careers. Ss like to know how they will use each skill in life. #tlap
  • jwalkup May 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    I hear this sentiment a lot. Trouble is that most real-world challenges are pretty damn challenging. #tlap
    In reply to @daylynn, @kat_goyette
  • ResiliencyGuy May 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    #Resiliencechat @burgessdave @docspeaks @ResilientMichae @gcouros @courosa Join in tonight! 7:00 PM PST #TLAP
  • i3algebra May 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Love the shark tank idea. I could try with app development next year! #tlap
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Have you read @OrigamiYoda? It speaks of the testing situation. Hope there's more coming. It's fun. #tlap
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @i3algebra, @MrRondot, @OrigamiYoda
  • yaujauku May 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A6: In this day and age, the answer is a thousands times yes as long as it's purposeful, authentic, and inspiring for students. #tlap
  • Stephanie_GXY May 15 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A5: Be willing to offer internship spot and be ready to accept, teach & mentor #tlap
    • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT
      Q5:How can community members help us build Stu Internships into curriculum-creating STRONG Content & Career Connections? #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • Mr_Canterbury May 15 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    If you have a question and the patience to answer it, you are a scientist! #TLAP
    In reply to @drneilgupta
  • TinaKpat May 15 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    #tlap #teachfurther A2: Work with local businnesses and/or community leadership for class or individual project!
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    Agreed! By using guests - the authenticity comes easily & with spontaneity build in! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @i3algebra, @mrterborg, @MrRondot
  • hayes_melisa May 15 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A6. It evolves all year as we develop our classroom culture and get to know our kids! #Tlap
  • geekedoutteach May 15 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A6: While it may not be appropriate for the classroom, check out Jen Sincero's You Are a Badass to find ways to shift limited thinking #tlap
  • RebeccaCoda May 15 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A6: We can even consider creating professions that haven't been created yet. What about drone regulation officer and lawmakers? #tlap
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    Oh yes. I'm not ignoring the spontaneity. If the learning playground is designed right, those will come, aligned to standards. #tlap
    In reply to @i3algebra, @MrRondot
  • i3algebra May 15 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    #ouch #touché #truth #tlap Love my #PLN!
    • jbretzmann May 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT
      What we need is a standardized test to make sure everyone knows how to play effectively. I'd send my kids to the highest performer #tlap :)
      In reply to @mrterborg, @i3algebra, @MrRondot
  • JudiHolst May 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A6: From my court trial unit, many student "lawyers" are now lawyers in real life. Is that a good or bad thing? #tlap
  • i2Learn May 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Observed #Awesome #Play-Research in JK/SK Class of @michellecr8tive! https://t.co/y5CltSLuwD via @MathDenisNJ #reggioPLC #ece #tlap
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Kids can do it! 7th graders were semi-finalists in a $250k DoT grant to make changes to their roads. #tlap https://t.co/meQurE09Ti
    In reply to @jwalkup, @kat_goyette
  • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    That's why #geniushour is so amazing. Do they want to be an author/coder/chef/basketball player? It might change, explore all options #tlap
    In reply to @i3algebra, @mrterborg, @MrRondot
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    #TLAP #TeachFurther
    • hayes_melisa May 15 @ 9:46 PM EDT
      A6. It evolves all year as we develop our classroom culture and get to know our kids! #Tlap
  • bmilla84 May 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    6: Maximize learning opportunities! Make connections w/ careers whenever possible! Lay those foundations for the future! #TLAP
  • teampassafume May 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Hello my fellow #fitnessgames #fitnessedu #tweeps! Has anybody tried indoor dodgeball yet?! #tlap #txed #educhat #dodgeball @tbed63 #leadlap
  • TheFort_FW May 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    #Tlap Here are some homemade #fidgetspinners made from #Recycled rollerblades. They were pretty satisfying.
  • MrAguina May 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A6: Yes to both. It must start with a vision. The vision must have a tangible end goal. A goal that focuses on student purpose. #TLAP
  • BeTheChnge May 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A5) our 5th graders create their own recycled products and sell them. A business partner co-teaches at least 3 of the 10+ lessons #tlap
  • jfprovencher27 May 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    How many of you think career of the future do exist now #tlap
  • TinaKpat May 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    #tlap #teachfurther A2: Work with local businesses and/or community leadership for class or individual project!
  • MathDenisNJ May 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    nope! I'll look into it! #tlap
    In reply to @mrterborg, @i3algebra, @MrRondot, @OrigamiYoda
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Love it #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @JudiHolst
  • yaujauku May 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Yes! Design your own future career. I bet Ss come up with some brilliant ideas! #tlap
    In reply to @RebeccaCoda
  • gdorn1 May 15 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    We have Ss working on their ILP's in our distrct. Determining what types of careers their interested in, filling in nec. info. #tlap
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    I'm just learning about it too. #tlap
    In reply to @jessxbo
  • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    It's good to know that real world problems can be challenging, you don't ever want to think "who knew it could be so complicated" #tlap
    In reply to @jwalkup, @daylynn, @kat_goyette
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Becky, What an outstanding idea! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @BeTheChnge
  • PapaBacher May 15 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    I'm looking forward to reading this book. I dressed like a pirate before I even knew it was a book #tlap
  • lsmellott May 15 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    #tlap A6: My entire curriculum was this idea. 1st semester-choose an idea, research, & write about it. Semester two- do something with it.
  • TechieTeachOtt May 15 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    #tlap q5 come in to the classroom and just hang out. See what kids are like and where they could fit in.
  • RebeccaCoda May 15 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Some of the worlds greatest real-world problems have been solved by kids! https://t.co/apMneYksVQ #tlap
    • jwalkup May 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT
      I hear this sentiment a lot. Trouble is that most real-world challenges are pretty damn challenging. #tlap
      In reply to @daylynn, @kat_goyette
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Love this for Reviews! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @teampassafume, @tbed63
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    There is a difference between complicated and complex. We want complex learning, right @Proj_ARC ! #tlap
    • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:48 PM EDT
      It's good to know that real world problems can be challenging, you don't ever want to think "who knew it could be so complicated" #tlap
      In reply to @jwalkup, @daylynn, @kat_goyette
  • KelseyTorpey May 15 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    I don't think there is anything wrong with having expert guest speakers visit and work with the students. #tlap
    In reply to @daylynn
  • guyonsmile May 15 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Awesome idea. Who do they sell them to? #tlap
    In reply to @BeTheChnge
  • lmhawkhill May 15 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A6: PLANNING. Also allowing for Ss CHOICE & VOICE to happen.They can create lessons/activities where connections can be made.#tlap
  • jwalkup May 15 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Not sure what you mean. But idea of having Ss solve real-world challenges is likely far too ambitious at K-12 level. #tlap
    In reply to @spiraledu, @daylynn, @kat_goyette
  • MrRondot May 15 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    I have friends who run social media accounts for big companies.. who would have thought that would be a full time job 15 years ago?? #tlap
    In reply to @RebeccaCoda
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    #TLAP #TeachFurther
    • TechieTeachOtt May 15 @ 9:48 PM EDT
      #tlap q5 come in to the classroom and just hang out. See what kids are like and where they could fit in.
  • i3algebra May 15 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    We did tech-focused genius hour for finals this year. Loved seeing students find connections to the things they love outside class! #tlap
    In reply to @spiraledu, @mrterborg, @MrRondot
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Q7 : What are you going to do about it? What are your short term & long term goals? #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A7: Short Term Goal - Contact some of these Killer Educators who participated in this #TLAP #TeachFurther Chat & plan a unit together!
  • yaujauku May 15 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    I refer #tlap as my teaching bible. It's literally traveled the world with me. Remember the photo contest @burgessdave?
    In reply to @PapaBacher, @stephanierae426, @PrincipalDodd, @burgessdave
  • SciTeach7Davis May 15 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A6: THIS is why I started using case studies in class this year. Real probs; real sci; real solutions. #scitlap #tlap
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    There's a difference between passive listening & active support. Plenty of boring presentations that don't go anywhere. #tlap
    • KelseyTorpey May 15 @ 9:49 PM EDT
      I don't think there is anything wrong with having expert guest speakers visit and work with the students. #tlap
      In reply to @daylynn
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    I think you should dress like that every day .... @burgessdave does.... #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @PapaBacher, @stephanierae426, @PrincipalDodd, @burgessdave
  • guyonsmile May 15 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    And will your teachers buy into it? #tlap
    In reply to @mrterborg, @jessxbo
  • RobLunak May 15 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Check out the Google Science Fair. Kids solving problems adults didn't solve in ways adults never thought of. It's possible #tlap
    In reply to @jwalkup, @spiraledu, @daylynn, @kat_goyette
  • PapaBacher May 15 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    I kind of do! The other day I was recorder man #tlap
    In reply to @TeachFurther, @stephanierae426, @PrincipalDodd, @burgessdave
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    You should really read both of my books. PreK-12 doing it & amazingly well. Give kids more credit. https://t.co/meQurE09Ti #tlap
    In reply to @jwalkup, @spiraledu, @kat_goyette
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    You Rock Lori! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @SciTeach7Davis
  • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    My 3rd grade wants to figure out how to save black rhinos from extinction. #tlap it can be done if they are exposed to those problems
    In reply to @jwalkup, @daylynn, @kat_goyette
  • TinaKpat May 15 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    #TLAP #TeachFurther A4: Activities/Experiences - Use Projects! Make connections directly (by working) with companies, community, leadership.
  • lmhawkhill May 15 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Student VOICE & CHOICE! #tlap
  • jwalkup May 15 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    In the article u have 130 kids from across U.S. How can that possibly translate to the 30 students in some English teacher's class? #tlap
    In reply to @RebeccaCoda
  • geekedoutteach May 15 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Worked in alt high school where we did a PBL theme each month. Kids learned about themselves w/ cross curricular connections & exper #tlap
  • PapaBacher May 15 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    I've been an Olympic champion #tlap
    In reply to @TeachFurther, @stephanierae426, @PrincipalDodd, @burgessdave
  • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Yes! Did you see the girl who invented biodegradable plastic from banana peels? Incredible! #tlap
    In reply to @RobLunak, @jwalkup, @daylynn, @kat_goyette
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    No idea. Some will, some won't. I drop in to classrooms regularly just to watch students learn. Sometimes I get to see Ts show skills #tlap
    In reply to @guyonsmile, @jessxbo
  • MarshaSirkin May 15 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    @LEGO_Education and @littleBits helps bring the abstract to concrete. #tlap
    In reply to @jwalkup, @spiraledu, @daylynn, @kat_goyette, @LEGO_Education, @littleBits
  • room20awesome May 15 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A7 My goal this summer is to explore opportunities for community connection, overtime deepening the relationship w/collaboration #tlap
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 15 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A7: Continue to bring the 🌎 to my classroom, find connections to careers & spotlight them in fun/engaging ways. Open minds to the new #TLAP
  • geekedoutteach May 15 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Q7: I truly believe we need a shift in education and mindset. I have started designing curriculum to encourage that shift #tlap
  • i3algebra May 15 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Sorry #tlap...I missed have the Qs bc I got lost in rabbit holes (great convos)! I hope you're all having a great chat tonight!
  • jwalkup May 15 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    U already have scores of top scientists in the world trying to solve that problem. #tlap
    In reply to @spiraledu, @daylynn, @kat_goyette
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Did you hear that our e-waste is creating new minerals? (Not man-made - natural) #tlap #scilap
    In reply to @SciTeach7Davis
  • JudiHolst May 15 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A7: Short term - find more speakers to come in to class. Long term - create more units around careers that involve speaking. #tlap
  • lsmellott May 15 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    #tlap A7: Gather more resources & tweak the curriculum to fit my new Ss. Curriculum should always change to keep it relevant for all Ss.
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Talk about a Well Rounded Teacher!! #TLAP #TeachFurther hahah
    In reply to @PapaBacher, @stephanierae426, @PrincipalDodd, @burgessdave
  • jwalkup May 15 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Sure, but I'm not catching the relevance. #tlap
    In reply to @MarshaSirkin, @spiraledu, @daylynn, @kat_goyette, @LEGO_Education, @littleBits
  • MrAguina May 15 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Q7 Create & share lessons with others on skill development & career research. Have conversations with admin on how to create change. #TLAP
  • WriteOnJulie May 15 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Do you get free donuts from @krispykreme on Talk Like a Pirate Day? #tlap
    In reply to @PapaBacher, @stephanierae426, @PrincipalDodd, @krispykreme
  • PapaBacher May 15 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    This has always been my favorite way to dress up! #tlap
    In reply to @TeachFurther, @stephanierae426, @PrincipalDodd, @burgessdave
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Not an ideal model IMHO & not PBL. Not relevant to kids. Authenticity, relevancy, & complexity needed. Otherwise, just an activity. #tlap
    In reply to @KelseyTorpey
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    I'd love to help, if you need it! Don't hesitate to reach out! You rock Jennifer! Great Goal! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @room20awesome
  • geekedoutteach May 15 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A7: we had great success with students writing &updating manifestos. What do they want their lives to look like? How do they get there #tlap
  • WinkelerD May 15 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A7: Continue to bring in guest speakers to expose them to various careers throughout the year. #tlap
  • jwalkup May 15 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Okay, so you're teaching middle school English and.... what you are going to do? #tlap
    In reply to @spiraledu, @RobLunak, @daylynn, @kat_goyette
  • SciTeach7Davis May 15 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Would love a source/resource to explore with Ss! #tlap #scitlap
    In reply to @mrterborg
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Great Goal! You got this! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @lsmellott
  • MarshaSirkin May 15 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A7: We are totally going to introduce SHARK TANK! #tlap
  • JenWilliamsEdu May 15 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Love this group & ALL these awesome hashtags! #trendthepositive #igniteyourSHINE #TLAP #JoyfulLeaders #CelebrateMonday + #CelebrateLaVonna
    In reply to @LaVonnaRoth, @ElisaBostwick, @burgess_shelley, @MagicPantsJones, @Jennifer_Hogan, @cpoole27
  • karsner May 15 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    #TLAP A6, listening to Ss, making connections from Ss lives in the classroom. Can do mini explorations or community connections w/subjects.
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Let me know if you need any help with this! Great goal! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @JudiHolst
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    All the work that I do with @Proj_ARC is about authentic, relevant, & complex work. Relevance is key to buy-in for kids. #tlap
    In reply to @jwalkup, @MarshaSirkin, @spiraledu, @kat_goyette, @LEGO_Education, @littleBits, @Proj_ARC
  • Hahne_KingEle May 15 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A6 Continue to have Ss explore their options, fine tune their interests, and explore their passions day in and out. #tlap
  • MrCharlesMartin May 15 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    I have to run but just wanted to say thank you Rae for a hosting such a great chat. Learned a lot. @TeachFurther #tlap
  • yaujauku May 15 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A7: I would love to see if we can make careers more prominent at our student led conference. #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A7: Long Term Goals - make more Community, Teacher, & Family connections to better my teaching. #TLAP #TeachFurther
  • smarterteacher May 15 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A.7 As Long as I teach #LEARNING focused on the 6 C's (no C for Content) my Ss will be prepared for their future. #tlap
  • SciTeach7Davis May 15 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Doesn't everyone? #tlap
    In reply to @WriteOnJulie, @PapaBacher, @stephanierae426, @PrincipalDodd, @krispykreme
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Yes! Lets make it happen! Let me know if you need any help! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @WinkelerD
  • stephenkelley85 May 15 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Really,You sadly underestimate Ss today! #tlap
    In reply to @jwalkup, @spiraledu, @daylynn, @kat_goyette
  • jfprovencher27 May 15 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    I have to run thanks Rae for a wonderful tlap session. It was very informative #tlap
  • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Students can't imagine the restrictions on solutions that adults do. With teacher support, an outlandish idea could turn real #tlap
    In reply to @jwalkup, @daylynn, @kat_goyette
  • MrRondot May 15 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A7 - encourage students to explore their passions and take risks! #tlap
  • burgessdave - Moderator May 15 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Special thanks to @TeachFurther for hosting #tlap tonight and to ALL of you who make this community AWESOME!!
  • teampassafume May 15 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Yo #tlap #xplap #txed peeps! Let's help @RobLunak increase his #PLN network! He has great ideas to only have 149 followers!!
    In reply to @RobLunak, @jwalkup, @spiraledu, @daylynn, @kat_goyette, @RobLunak
  • mounder_rudolph May 15 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A7: LT-help change education to be more career focused using intrinsic motivation to drive ss. ST-create real world lessons.#tlap
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 15 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Thanks for a great chat, #tlap crew! Thanks @TeachFurther for hosting tonight!
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    There are plenty of kids inventing & solving challenges. If we don't provide opportunities, they won't grow up to be those scientists. #tlap
    In reply to @jwalkup, @spiraledu, @kat_goyette
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Awesome! Let me know if you need any help! Love your questions! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @geekedoutteach
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    And Turkey for the Win! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @PapaBacher, @stephanierae426, @PrincipalDodd, @burgessdave
  • hayes_melisa May 15 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A7.continue to bring real world into the classroom- #growthmindset ok to fail without loss of enthusiasm! #voice #choice #passion #Tlap
  • JenVanFleet May 15 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A7: Join the #dcsdpln Ask a Techie chat starting in 5 minutes. 🤓 #tlap
  • SciTeach7Davis May 15 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    As #tlap wraps up...did you know there's a science inspired TLAP chat on Wed nights? 8 pm CST. #scitlap JOIN US!
  • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Have you heard of the freedom writers? Ideas & stories can lead to real change! #tlap
    In reply to @jwalkup, @RobLunak, @daylynn, @kat_goyette
  • bmilla84 May 15 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A7: Connect more w/ virtual field trips and @Skype to introduce my Ss to more careers! #tlap
  • MarshaSirkin May 15 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    @MrVantaztic just took his 3rd grade on a field trip to collect coastal population sample data to collaborate with local scientist. #tlap
    In reply to @jwalkup, @spiraledu, @daylynn, @kat_goyette, @LEGO_Education, @littleBits, @MrVantaztic
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    What about a problem solving conference or a venue for them to show off their curiosities then let pros help guide them to career? #tlap
    In reply to @yaujauku
  • gdorn1 May 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    More Community connections. #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Incredible Goal #TLAP #TeachFurther Cant wait to continue to learn from you!
    In reply to @mounder_rudolph
  • smarterteacher May 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    The only restrictions kids have are those placed upon them by adults who want right answers not knowing WHY? #tlap
    In reply to @stephenkelley85, @jwalkup, @spiraledu, @daylynn, @kat_goyette
  • SuzOsborne May 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Are the #tlap chats only on Monday nights?
    In reply to @burgessdave, @TeachFurther
  • room20awesome May 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    I'm happy for any advice or suggestions available! #tlap
    In reply to @TeachFurther
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    It was awesome! Thanks for being a part of the fun! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Yes! We have to scaffold & support. 5 Stages of Finding a Solution does this. https://t.co/zXaTeHW896 #tlap
    • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:55 PM EDT
      Students can't imagine the restrictions on solutions that adults do. With teacher support, an outlandish idea could turn real #tlap
      In reply to @jwalkup, @daylynn, @kat_goyette
  • geekedoutteach May 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A7: Being connected to this community always brightens my day. Kids need that too #tlap
  • LemarrTreadwell May 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Thank you #tlap and Rae for moderating a great week starter. @TeachFurther you
  • BeTheChnge May 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A7) My goals are to improve the quality & availability of STEM education as a conduit for developing life skills - the 4Cs, empathy... #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Love this #TLAP #TeachFurther Family!
  • yaujauku May 15 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Thanks @TeachFurther for moderating a great #tlap chat!
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Great Goal Brandi! Let me know if you need any help! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @bmilla84, @Skype
  • smarterteacher May 15 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    #scitlap is on Wednesday #Learnlap is also on Monday #SSlap is on Thursday #tlap
    In reply to @SuzOsborne, @burgessdave, @TeachFurther
  • mrterborg May 15 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Here: https://t.co/dUOtyph9jI #tlap #scilap
    In reply to @SciTeach7Davis
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Thank you and that includes all Ss! I've had some incredible co-taught classes that taught me a thing or two. #tlap
    In reply to @stephenkelley85, @jwalkup, @spiraledu, @kat_goyette
  • teampassafume May 15 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    You just seem like a solid educator dude! Keep up the good work! #tlap
    In reply to @RobLunak, @jwalkup, @spiraledu, @daylynn, @kat_goyette
  • jwalkup May 15 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Sure, and 99.99999999% of the time it won't. I'm all for giving them the chance; but you can't base a philosophy on an extreme outlier #tlap
    In reply to @spiraledu, @daylynn, @kat_goyette
  • MathDenisNJ May 15 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Thank you for another inspiring and bucket filling #tlap tonight! Always #MakeItReal for Ss and Grow together as Teachers!
  • TinaKpat May 15 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    #TLAP #teachfurther A5: Businesses can collaborate with students (even MS and Upper Elem). Ideas-advertisment, pamphlets, fliers, menus...
  • yaujauku May 15 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Loving this idea!. If I could incorporate #TeachSDGs. @JenWilliamsEdu What do you think? This would be great to dream & design. #tlap
    In reply to @mrterborg, @JenWilliamsEdu
  • lmhawkhill May 15 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Thanks for an AMAZING chat Rae & #tlap. Have a great week. Until next time...#tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Lets continue the collaboration after this chat! Im excited to hear your ideas & build some awesome student experiences! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @room20awesome
  • MrAguina May 15 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Having S's solve real world problems doesn't have to focus on finding a solution. It's about the journey, not the end result #TLAP
    In reply to @stephenkelley85, @jwalkup, @spiraledu, @daylynn, @kat_goyette
  • SciTeach7Davis May 15 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Chats are mondays. Comments and sharing happen 24-7. Plus there are "spin-off chats" for sci (wed) and ss(thurs) plus some others. #tlap
    In reply to @SuzOsborne, @burgessdave, @TeachFurther
  • daylynn May 15 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    My former student was named one of the top 7 individuals you wish could be president, who is under the age of 35. He's not my metric. #tlap
    • jwalkup May 15 @ 9:55 PM EDT
      One of my former HS students went straight to Harvard grad school in physics. Great! But using him as a metric is not going to be helpful
      In reply to @spiraledu, @RobLunak, @daylynn, @kat_goyette
  • spiraledu May 15 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    But that possibility! That 0.00000000000001% chance is still incredible! #tlap
    In reply to @jwalkup, @daylynn, @kat_goyette
  • smarterteacher May 15 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Thanks for some new PEBBLES #tlap
  • TeachFurther May 15 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Thanks for being a part of the fun! #TLAP #TeachFurther
    In reply to @yaujauku
  • RobLunak May 15 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Thanks! #tlap
    In reply to @teampassafume, @jwalkup, @spiraledu, @daylynn, @kat_goyette