#miched Archive

The #michED chat is a grassroots effort dedicated to giving teachers, students, and parents across Michigan a bigger voice in the conversation about education in our state. We welcome all voices through a variety of projects, media, and social networking. Weโ€™re trying to address educational issues through apolitical conversation, spreading ideas and stories of success from Michigan classrooms across the state, and helping teachers and students regain the courage to connect and demonstrate that schools in Michigan are creating amazing opportunities for learning. We want the face and voice of education in Michigan to be a mural of shared experiences and positive examples of connected learning.
Wednesday September 13, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Hi everyone! I am so excited to be with you tonight as we chat about making learning epic! Can we start with a role call?! #MichEd
  • participatechat Sep 13 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #miched by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/Y5iW4Lilye
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    I'm Trevor Muir, teacher in Grand Rapids. I also wrote the book The Epic Classroom and create videos about teaching. #miched
  • conrad_chris Sep 13 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Chris from Allegan ready for #miched.
  • bethetigger Sep 13 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    The host of #miched is my hero. Now he knows, @TrevorMuir.
  • hs_math_phys Sep 13 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Andrew from #517EdTech and @InghamISD in Mason. I'm also a proud member of the #WaverlyEDU communnity. #MichED
  • techsavvyed Sep 13 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Ben checking in from St. Joseph for this evening's #michED chat!
  • AnnSmart17 Sep 13 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hi #miched Ann Smart form Adrian. Same EdTech but with new location...@LenaweeISD
  • MsSmithSTEM Sep 13 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Jessica Smith, 7th grade Science teacher at Haslett #miched
  • PCCSedTech Sep 13 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    #miched #pccs #edtech #mypccs A Future-Forward Look At Higher Ed https://t.co/xqI50add7n
  • MrRondot Sep 13 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi #miched Zach - 4th Grade Teacher in Troy!
  • DreaWeiner Sep 13 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Bring on #miched, Drea Weiner in Traverse City is ready!
  • bethetigger Sep 13 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hey friends! I'm Tasha at @LSHSShorian in metro Detroit. #miched
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Question 1 coming in 1 minute! #miched
  • bethetigger Sep 13 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Well, @RMWynkoop made me. I'm blaming it on her, @techsavvyed. Where's @Teacheram? Now that would be a dynamic, #miched party!
  • michEDchat - Moderator Sep 13 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    If you're joining us for this evening's #michED chat with @TrevorMuir you can find the questions here https://t.co/t0mUSzZfiB
  • GeorgeHistory Sep 13 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Tyler from Clinton. APUSH, APHG, APWH, and teacher ed. How is everyone? #miched
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Q1: What do you think the purpose of school SHOULD BE? #miched
  • AnnSmart17 Sep 13 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1: To empower kids. #miched
  • GeorgeHistory Sep 13 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1: to provide opportunities for personal and academic growth. Instill skills to be successful in the world: college/military/career #miched
  • conrad_chris Sep 13 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1: To learn to think for one's self. To go beyond what you thought you could do. To try as many new things as possible. #miched
  • techsavvyed Sep 13 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: The purpose of school should be a balance between creating life-long learners and preparing them for the world. #michED
  • blocht574 Sep 13 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: Purpose of school is to find your passion #miched Learn to communicate ideas, decipher information and civil discourse
  • DreaWeiner Sep 13 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: The purpose of school should be to learn how to use knowledge. You can look anything up online. How/why is it relevant? #MichEd
  • MrRondot Sep 13 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: School should help kids realize their full potential & discover strengths to make a positive impact on the world #miched
  • MsNiehaus Sep 13 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Hi #michED Sammy, 4th grade teacher from Jackson checking in!
  • DreaWeiner Sep 13 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    And how to be a responsible citizen of the world. #MichEd
    In reply to @GeorgeHistory
  • MsSmithSTEM Sep 13 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: give opportunities for kids to discover their capabilities #miched
  • blocht574 Sep 13 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    You are being redundant Being prepared for the world means you are a life long learner! #miched (Good evening Ben!)
    In reply to @techsavvyed
  • AnnSmart17 Sep 13 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Find passion, be creators not consumers, instill a I-can-do-it attitude. Along with learn some stuff:) #miched
    In reply to @TrevorMuir
  • MEMSPAchat Sep 13 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    ome join #MEMSPAchat - a leading ed chat on Thursday at 8pm EST @TG_Neil #FLedchat Join the leading, learning & collaboration! #miched
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    I love this. I think so much of school is about autonomy, and raise kids to learn self-sufficiency #miched (but using it for collaboration)
    In reply to @conrad_chris
  • MsNiehaus Sep 13 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Just excited for #miched ๐Ÿ˜‚
    In reply to @techsavvyed
  • braingary1 Sep 13 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: To get students to their better. Whatever their better is. #miched
  • gmckinney2 Sep 13 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Prepare kids for anything, and expose them to a diversity of thought. #miched
  • MeghanMccomb Sep 13 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: to adequately prepare kids for any future of their choosing #miched
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Q1: I think it should be all about becoming the person possible. Empathetic, hard working, critical thinker, creative, kind, #miched
  • bethetigger Sep 13 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: School shouldn't be a place. It is one big professional development opportunity, chopped into bite-sized pieces for everyone. #miched
  • Teacheram Sep 13 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1: explore,develop & encourage passion in the learning process:curiosity, research, designing, unraveling the ?, grit #miched #myLSPS
  • DuValSami Sep 13 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Joining in a few minutes late! Sami, from Jenison! I teacher kinder! #MichEd
    In reply to @TrevorMuir
  • blocht574 Sep 13 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Compliance ... ah yes we do need to teach that too! #miched
    In reply to @techsavvyed
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Question 2 coming up soon! #miched
  • bethetigger Sep 13 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Love the grit part, @Teacheram. It is what separates the pack. Not intelligence levels. The, I am not giving up despite 38 blocks. #miched
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Q2: What is the value of authenticity in the classroom? #miched
  • AnnSmart17 Sep 13 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A2: to make it real for students! #miched
  • bethetigger Sep 13 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Q2: Authenticity is the motivating factor. It is the reason why students work long after school hours. It is purposeful. #miched
  • NoviAcademics Sep 13 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1 "Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself." - John Dewey #miched
  • DreaWeiner Sep 13 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: Authenticity=Credibility. Ss can tell if you're faking it. Be passionate, compassionate, fun, be true to putting students first #MichEd
  • MsNiehaus Sep 13 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: Authenticity has a high value when it engages students and helps create critical thinking! Brings value to a ss process! #miched
  • blocht574 Sep 13 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: authenticity makes it engaging and meaningful #miched answers the WHY we do it!
  • bethetigger Sep 13 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Authenticity is also underrepresented. Goals should be based off community outcomes, not ABCD questions. Find those opportunities! #miched
  • MsNiehaus Sep 13 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    So true! Ss can pick up on all of that! #Miched
    In reply to @DreaWeiner
  • jrommel Sep 13 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Authenticity often equals ownership, Ss are great at sniffing out contrived scenarios when real learning opportunities surround them #miched
  • conrad_chris Sep 13 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: We like to know that our work has purpose. Ss will stick with difficult work when they know it's leading somewhere. #miched
  • MrRondot Sep 13 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2- When Ss are creating projects that are presented to an authentic audience they are more motivated to create a great product #miched
  • techsavvyed Sep 13 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: Authenticity helps shape student's perspective of the world, allows them to experience failure, and makes them feel valued. #michED
  • AnnSmart17 Sep 13 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Its helps answer the "Why do we need to know this?" age old questions. #miched
    • conrad_chris Sep 13 @ 8:18 PM EDT
      A2: We like to know that our work has purpose. Ss will stick with difficult work when they know it's leading somewhere. #miched
  • NoviAcademics Sep 13 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2 Our kids know authenticity in adults and pedagogy when they see it and feel it - they deserve both. #miched
  • MsSmithSTEM Sep 13 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2: Authenticity shows you care... which is necessary to show why students should care too! #miched
  • DuValSami Sep 13 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    I think the more authentic learning can be, the more students are engaged and retain. #miched
    In reply to @TrevorMuir
  • gmckinney2 Sep 13 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2: The opposite of creating authenticity is creating... fiction? Fake news? Make-believe? Ephemeral? Easy choice. #miched
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    totally agree. Sometimes I have scale back for my own sanity, and create "scenarios," and I always see the difference in engagement #miched
    In reply to @jrommel
  • MsNiehaus Sep 13 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Yes! SS love to have an authentic and respected audience too! #MichEd Give them the opportunity, and they shine!
    In reply to @MrRondot
  • bethetigger Sep 13 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Failure, @techsavvyed? But, I am scared. Please just give me the answers I can find in the textbook. LOL! #miched
  • braingary1 Sep 13 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2: It's what makes learning "real" for the students. #miched
  • jrommel Sep 13 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    For sure - but I bet you're good at showing how the 'practice' scenarios prepare them for the real work! #miched
    In reply to @TrevorMuir
  • bethetigger Sep 13 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Authenticity challenges us to solve problems that do not have solutions, yet. It charges us to be more, push more. #miched
  • blocht574 Sep 13 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    When learning isn't authentic it doesn't stick! #miched
  • MrRondot Sep 13 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    If it's just for their T, Ss will make it "good enough" if it's for an authentic audience students will make sure it's good period. #miched
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Well that is definitely the aim! And it can be done, but I do love seeing them tackle real problems #miched
    In reply to @jrommel
  • GeorgeHistory Sep 13 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2: students need to see the value of the activity/lesson. Boosts meaning when they can. #miched
  • DreaWeiner Sep 13 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    OMG RETENTION! Why would they care if they retain nonsense from Mr. X b/c he was pulling a Trump Presidency (new teen slang)? #MichEd
    In reply to @DuValSami, @TrevorMuir
  • TannerLovesTRo Sep 13 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    I am WAY late to the party! Hi! I'm Abby, a HS history teacher from Jackson, MI #teamjxn #miched
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Few things are as exciting to me as my day today, when kids shed tears when hearing the story of vets, and vowed to serve them #miched
  • twoguysde Sep 13 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2: Authenticity= Real World experiences= Meaningful Learning= A Purpose #miched
  • AnnSmart17 Sep 13 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    For some of you joining usMaking Your Classroom Epic https://t.co/p8C6Fzk7N7 #miched
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Question 3 coming up! #miched
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Q3: How have you injected authenticity into your classroom before? #miched
  • TannerLovesTRo Sep 13 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A2: If you're not real, and your content is not real, it's not relevant. #miched
  • ShanaVWhite Sep 13 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A1: An anti-racist, anti-hate, & safe place where equitable learning opportunities and succcess happens for all studrnts. #michED
  • ShanaVWhite Sep 13 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A1: An anti-racist, anti-hate, & safe space where equitable learning opportunities and success happens for all students. #michED
  • AnnSmart17 Sep 13 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Does being 8 month pregnant and showing the "baby video" in health class count as authentic? ๐Ÿค” #MichED
  • conrad_chris Sep 13 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3: Using geo transform rules to create animations. #miched
  • bethetigger Sep 13 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3: Students create real websites for local businesses, setup internships in the community. Cold call everyone. No one tells me no. #miched
  • lbatsie8 Sep 13 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Hi! Trying to jump in between other stuff. Lorri Batsie here, 1st night representing Hackett Catholic Prep in KZoo. #miched
  • conrad_chris Sep 13 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3: Finance Ss (after seeing how US doesn't plan $ well) make things (ppt, videos, radio shows, etc.) that 9th gr Ss NEED to know. #miched
  • techsavvyed Sep 13 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Equitable would be a nice place to get to. What sort of practices do you have that help make this happen? #michED
    In reply to @ShanaVWhite
  • DreaWeiner Sep 13 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A place that fosters communication ~ issues & points out someone trying to help but unfortunately can be harmful. How one can help. #MichEd
    In reply to @ShanaVWhite
  • DuValSami Sep 13 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3: This year I am teaching sight words as my kids truly learn them from texts. All the words are being introduced by exposure! #miched
    In reply to @TrevorMuir
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    #authentic #miched
  • MsSmithSTEM Sep 13 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3: Looking at hurricane effects and how we can design & build homes to withstand the winds. #miched
  • TannerLovesTRo Sep 13 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3: #lifelessonswithtanner We talk about the awkward teenage years. We problem solve on real issues - both personal and historical. #miched
  • AnnSmart17 Sep 13 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3: Helping Ss make service videos for local nonprofits. That is super #epic #miched
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    I LOVE it!!! What age are your students?? #miched
    In reply to @bethetigger
  • lbatsie8 Sep 13 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3: My Ss are surveying students and teachers about what app they want, and then we're going to try and make it. (yikers) #miched
  • MrRondot Sep 13 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3: having students create a business w/ a product or service to pitch & sell to rest of school and local businesses #MichED @gmckinney2
  • jrommel Sep 13 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    I think I had the most success when I asked Ss for their ideas / concerns and we could connect them to instruction #miched
    • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:26 PM EDT
      Q3: How have you injected authenticity into your classroom before? #miched
  • ShanaVWhite Sep 13 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Actually realize how inequitable schools are in the same district. Start there and w/ leadership making better $ decisions #miched
    In reply to @techsavvyed
  • bethetigger Sep 13 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    High school, @TrevorMuir. The students are awesome. I have two that will be working with a real Web Design company in Ferndale. #miched
  • conrad_chris Sep 13 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    That is amazing! Even if they don't make it, the strides they will make in programming are great. Too cool! #miched
    In reply to @lbatsie8
  • MsNiehaus Sep 13 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3: project based learning with driving questions that help others! Makerspace, genius hour! #miched
  • DreaWeiner Sep 13 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    I have not used this enough! So many nonprofits need help, so many Ss need projects. #MichEd
  • jrommel Sep 13 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Glad you jumped in Lorri - always 'reppin' #miched
    In reply to @lbatsie8
  • bethetigger Sep 13 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    I may not be able to rhyme like you, but I can schmooze companies into taking interns. Places that only take college seniors. #miched #magic
  • MeghanMccomb Sep 13 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A2: If you're not authentic, how will anyone be able to trust what you say? Authenticity is important in and out of the classroom #miched
  • techsavvyed Sep 13 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    for sure. What about at the classroom level? #michED
    In reply to @ShanaVWhite
  • AnnSmart17 Sep 13 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    They were so grateful. Many of the nonprofits did not have any video showing what they do. #miched
    In reply to @DreaWeiner
  • jrommel Sep 13 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Nice! What grade Ss are making the products to share? #miched
    In reply to @conrad_chris
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Here's comes Question 4! #miched
  • TannerLovesTRo Sep 13 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A3b: Created a new kind of career fair. Every student involved. Grads and community members get real about jobs. #miched #findyourfutureNW
  • bethetigger Sep 13 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    I should clarify. I do the cold calling. And sit on the interviews with them. They really are scared, at first. #miched
  • NoviAcademics Sep 13 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A3 Proud of these kids for leading the entire @NCSD staff in PD around their (S) view of our classrooms #miched #Authentic @mwehaegahtan
  • DreaWeiner Sep 13 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    What age group do you do this w/? Are they all PSA style? #MichEd
    In reply to @AnnSmart17
  • MsNiehaus Sep 13 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A3: SS set up our classroom design, help make the expectations, and rearrange furniture. #miched
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Q4: How do you sustain inquiry throughout a unit or project? #miched
  • jrommel Sep 13 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A3/ I think one thing we can all do is to provide authentic audiences - bring in panel of authentic experts to guide Ss #miched
    • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:26 PM EDT
      Q3: How have you injected authenticity into your classroom before? #miched
  • bethetigger Sep 13 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    No, @techsavvyed. But I can Tweet you words of affirmation as you do your thing! #miched
  • techsavvyed Sep 13 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A4: I tried to maintain inquiry by sharing genuinely curious observations and questions with students #michED
  • hs_math_phys Sep 13 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A3 - I try to avoid pretending like this skill or that skill may or may not make the students money in the future. #MichED
  • jrommel Sep 13 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Great way to foster those relationships - just by listening. #miched
    In reply to @MsSmithSTEM
  • AnnSmart17 Sep 13 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A4: Know how to ask good questions (both Ss and Ts) Make Just One Change is a great resource. #miched
  • DreaWeiner Sep 13 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A4: Good q. There seems to be a lot of technical/cultural stuff that leads up to it in my classroom. #MichEd
    • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:36 PM EDT
      Q4: How do you sustain inquiry throughout a unit or project? #miched
  • MsNiehaus Sep 13 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A4: maintaining interest throughout and listening, providing feedback, asking questions and wonders! #miched
  • hs_math_phys Sep 13 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    "You better do your home work because when you grown up you might want to be a __________ and they need to [reference to homework.]" #MichED
    • hs_math_phys Sep 13 @ 8:37 PM EDT
      A3 - I try to avoid pretending like this skill or that skill may or may not make the students money in the future. #MichED
  • bethetigger Sep 13 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4: Students are curious when they are creating/solving something with a real purpose. A friendly environment works wonders, too. #miched
  • TannerLovesTRo Sep 13 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4: So tricky! In history it's all about a question focused on the present, and the unit content providing the pathway to answer it. #miched
  • GeorgeHistory Sep 13 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A3: connecting historical lessons to modern/current events and issues. #miched
  • DreaWeiner Sep 13 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    So how do you phrase that conversation? #MichEd
    In reply to @hs_math_phys
  • hs_math_phys Sep 13 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4 - Be real about what needs inquiry and what needs instruction. There's always both. Do each on purpose because they fit well. #MichED
  • AnnSmart17 Sep 13 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    These were high schoolers, 10th grade. A little PSA a little commercial. Idea came from here https://t.co/M7PrqOQhqI #miched
    In reply to @DreaWeiner
  • jrommel Sep 13 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4/ oftentimes modeling self talk, lots of 'I wonder' if Ss feel you're interested they will keep exploring even when it gets hard #miched
    • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:36 PM EDT
      Q4: How do you sustain inquiry throughout a unit or project? #miched
  • lbatsie8 Sep 13 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4: @jmattmiller posted some sweet bellringers that are magic for inquiry. Let me dig them up. #miched
  • GeorgeHistory Sep 13 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4: PBLs, but witha framework of expectations and the Ss guide and control the entire project. #miched
  • MsSmithSTEM Sep 13 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4: Always looking for ways to connect w/ real world. Ask Ss Qs to get them thinking and asking their own. Love this Q too! #miched
  • lbatsie8 Sep 13 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A4: Connect these ideas to your curriculum. https://t.co/bzSscqG3CL I also like lessons like @techsavvyed video story problems. #miched
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Q4: It starts with having inquiry yourself. If you are interested in what's next, students will be too #miched
  • MsSmithSTEM Sep 13 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Well said. I'm always trying to find this balance! #miched
    In reply to @hs_math_phys
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Question 5 in 1 minute #miched
  • csteenst Sep 13 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A4: I try to incorporate some kind of cyclical process - research, plan, do, review or something similar. #miched
  • RustyMayInc Sep 13 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Join us tonight on #BmoreEdchat at 9pmEST to talk about Classroom Management! It's going to be #EPIC! #Fledchat #Ilachat #miched #novaedchat
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Q5: What tools have you used to maintain engagement as well as effectively teach? #miched
  • NoviAcademics Sep 13 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A4 Stay Curious My Friends:) #miched
    • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:44 PM EDT
      Q4: It starts with having inquiry yourself. If you are interested in what's next, students will be too #miched
  • bethetigger Sep 13 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A5: I've always been a Remind fan. Kids want feedback. If they're stuck, behind school hours, I want to solve that with a text. #miched
  • DreaWeiner Sep 13 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    How much do you stress the logic process used to understand the learning of math? #MichEd
    In reply to @hs_math_phys
  • PCCSedTech Sep 13 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    #miched #mypccs #pccs #edtech Practical Ed Tech Live - Featuring Schrute Farms https://t.co/k5rBeiqHBJ
  • csteenst Sep 13 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Not giving answers but prompting thinking - showing interest or excitement is important for sure. #miched
    In reply to @jrommel
  • bethetigger Sep 13 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A5: I also like reflective learning with blogs. I can see what students are thinking, where they are at, and comment on their ideas. #miched
  • MrCoughlin Sep 13 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    #miched #edtech Practical Ed Tech Live - Featuring Schrute Farms https://t.co/RKByBZIERT
  • conrad_chris Sep 13 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5: In the math class, @desmos and @geogebra are great tech tools for engagement & teaching. #miched
  • techsavvyed Sep 13 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5: I use LEGO bricks with students & adults. They're fun to build with and useful for metaphors about building knowledge #michED
  • delta_dc Sep 13 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    The Taxonomy of Engagement - support learners to take responsibility for their own engagement #miched https://t.co/hpU7twX4HB
    • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:46 PM EDT
      Q5: What tools have you used to maintain engagement as well as effectively teach? #miched
  • lbatsie8 Sep 13 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A5: The Ss recently ๐Ÿ’— EDPuzzle. Sometimes "older" tools still do the trick. I am using more @crossbraining and @flipgrid this year. #miched
  • MsSmithSTEM Sep 13 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A5: Google classroom-allows me to post cool & related links quick at any time! Curious students can check them out #miched
  • TannerLovesTRo Sep 13 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A5: Cartooning. I'm the least artistic person, but Ss love it. Reading becomes engaging & is summarized well via cartoons. #miched
  • AnnSmart17 Sep 13 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A5: This is a hard questions for me. What do we consider "engaged" #miched
  • jrommel Sep 13 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    And sometimes very hard not to lead down the path you think is 'the way to go' #miched
    In reply to @csteenst
  • hs_math_phys Sep 13 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Can I get an amen? #MichED #517EdTechh
  • NoviAcademics Sep 13 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A5 #miched
  • MsSmithSTEM Sep 13 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Plus Ss see I think about the content outside of classroom too :) #miched
  • AnnSmart17 Sep 13 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    I am still a fan of Nearpod if used correctly:) #miched
    In reply to @lbatsie8, @crossbraining, @Flipgrid
  • DreaWeiner Sep 13 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A5: I've been using ice breaker activities to get my Ss talking before we being the content. They need intentional ice breaking. #MichEd
    • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:46 PM EDT
      Q5: What tools have you used to maintain engagement as well as effectively teach? #miched
  • bethetigger Sep 13 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    I am NOT the only one that LOVES icebreakers, @dreaweiner! #newdiscovery #youarecool #miched
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Final Question comin at ya in a minute! #miched
  • hs_math_phys Sep 13 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A5 - Engagement comes from relationships. Engage in your students and they will engage in you. Also lighten up. Be funny sometimes #MichED
  • DreaWeiner Sep 13 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    You are not alone! #gladifoundyou #MichEd https://t.co/tzFYdTmhfh
    In reply to @bethetigger
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Q6: Do you think school should be fun? #miched
  • AnnSmart17 Sep 13 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A6: Of course!! But is everything we do in adult world fun? Unfortunately, no. I think a 70% fun 30% not so much is a good mix:) #miched
  • conrad_chris Sep 13 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Maybe not quite to the level of the Ss that didn't notice that the bell rang? #miched
    In reply to @AnnSmart17
  • bethetigger Sep 13 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A6: Hell yes! Students should look forward to being in your class. Your content is powerful, purposeful. You care. They care. #miched
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Yes!!! #miched
    In reply to @hs_math_phys
  • DreaWeiner Sep 13 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    I like that ratio. How to you deal w/Ss checking out during the 30%? #MichEd
    In reply to @AnnSmart17
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Good question. Sometimes I confuse compliance with engagement #miched
    In reply to @AnnSmart17
  • hs_math_phys Sep 13 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A6 From @rushtonh "It's not our job to entertain. But if we teach in an entertaining way, the Ss might just come along for the ride" #MichED
  • lbatsie8 Sep 13 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A6: I agree, @AnnSmart17. I love what I do... most of the time. At other times, you gotta rub some grit on it and push through. #miched
  • techsavvyed Sep 13 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A6: Does school need to be fun? No. Is school better when students enjoy it? Yes! #michED
  • AnnSmart17 Sep 13 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Well, its not about checking out. Its about doing things that may not be as fun or comfortable. Lots to learn in those moments. #miched
    In reply to @DreaWeiner
  • DreaWeiner Sep 13 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Yes. Teaching is infinitely easier when students are engaged w/the material & having fun. #MichEd
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    I agree!! If we aren't enjoying ourselves, what's the point?! Now... that's not to say hard work can't be fun- or intensive learning #miched
    In reply to @bethetigger
  • conrad_chris Sep 13 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A6: #miched
  • TannerLovesTRo Sep 13 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A6: If it's not, I surely don't want to be there. I'll defer to my homie TRo on this one. #miched
  • AnnSmart17 Sep 13 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Thats what I am talking about. If I show a video they are all watching, but are the engaged? #miched
    In reply to @TrevorMuir
  • TrevorMuir Sep 13 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    https://t.co/HjqKvTP7Ut #miched
    In reply to @hs_math_phys, @rushtonh
  • MsSmithSTEM Sep 13 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Used both of these in my college class and in my own classrooms! LOVE them! ๐Ÿ™Œ #miched
    In reply to @hs_math_phys
  • AnnSmart17 Sep 13 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Thats closer to what I was trying to say with the 70-30% #miched
    In reply to @TrevorMuir, @bethetigger
  • MeghanMccomb Sep 13 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Making it fun is one of the best ways to get kids engaged, but there should be a balance between work and fun #miched
  • DuValSami Sep 13 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    A6: I canโ€™t imagine anything more fun than learning more about the world everyday! So- yes! School better be fun! :) #MichEd