#XPLAP Archive

Book study chat focusing on Explore Like a Pirate, written by Michael Matera.
Wednesday March 22, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
  • participatechat Mar 22 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #XPLAP by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/H4sKQxKFX1
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to Spring on #XPLAP and glad to have you all join us. Please introduce yourself and what you have planned for spring break!
  • FlintHillMakers Mar 22 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Chris cook. Maker teacher from va. Spring break nearly over. Hoping to get in the garden. #XPLAP
  • MrBaskwill Mar 22 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Nick Baskwill Grade 5 NS Canada, Spring Break was last week for us, in a snow storm today! #xplap
  • KathiSueSummers Mar 22 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    KathiSue Summers, Oregon Online Teacher, Retired MS Admin, and Twitter Junkie.Spring Break is every week for me. #XPLAP
  • SoperWritings Mar 22 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hey all - Sheldon from NJ - a lot of writing to do and a nursery to set up for the twins this spring break #XPLAP
  • MrsLedford6Eng Mar 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    I'm Jen, a 6th grade Eng Teacher from IN! I'm just chilling with my kiddos for break! #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Michael Matera Spring Break will be down in FL for me and my daughter… Can’t wait to relax and recoup! #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Great to have you here even in the snow! #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrBaskwill
  • jkervs Mar 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Jocelyn Kervin, HS Music Teacher in Toronto ON Canada. March Break was last week, and it was VERY restful with lots of ME time! #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Chris, thanks for making it to #XPLAP tonight. Hope you get in the garden too!
    In reply to @FlintHillMakers
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    That sounds lovely! #XPLAP
    In reply to @jkervs
  • MrBaskwill Mar 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    happy to be here! Take more than snow to stop me from joining #XPLAP !
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • Slapshot99 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Nick Davis from Iowa, spring break has come and gone for me, but I just played with my family and watched hidden figures! Great Movie #xplap
  • kaity_haley Mar 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    #XPLAP Kaity Haley from NJ. 6th grade Social studies hoping to catch up on some rest during my spring break.
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Glad to have you here too! #XPLAP power!
    In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Wow! Congrats! #XPLAP double trouble power...
    In reply to @SoperWritings
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Rest is key for us all! thanks for joining in the fun of #XPLAP tonight!
    In reply to @kaity_haley
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Nick, glad to have you here and sounds like you had a nice break! #XPLAP
    In reply to @Slapshot99
  • FlintHillMakers Mar 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Also going to spend a few hours with chore wars, gamifying household chores with family #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Q1: Budding on #XPLAP right now… Please join in the fun!
  • meyerisland Mar 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Dean from Michigan - Spring Break is a week & a half away. We're busy with #MarchMadness interdisciplinary projects-best time ofyear #xplap
  • themathmentors Mar 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Want more math games? Click now https://t.co/cJJJXUAWaz #XPLAP #fledchat
  • burgessdave Mar 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Hey! Hop in #XPLAP just getting rolling right now!! #tlap The #gamification crew is sailing
  • MrBaskwill Mar 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: Looking at a @breakout to get some blood flowing! #xplap
    In reply to @breakout
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Glad you could make it Dean! #XPLAP would not be the same!
    In reply to @meyerisland
  • biobythemathmom Mar 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Jen from NY, teaching AP Bio. Hoping to take the level 2 exam for Google Edu over Spring Break #XPLAP
  • JCrossedu Mar 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Jill, Dir of Teaching and Learning from FL. Spring break was last week for us #XPLAP
  • FlintHillMakers Mar 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    It is a biggie but going to take a shot at gamifying rocket build project w 6th grade #XPLAP
  • meyerisland Mar 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1. We just rolled out 1:1 chromebooks, so I'm trying nearly everything differently #DIYschool #xplap
  • LauraGarlow Mar 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Laura, Elementary Ed major from MN student teaching in 2nd grade!! #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: I used to invite more kids up at recess and before school to play silly games. Really need to bring this one back! #XPLAP
  • jkervs Mar 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: I need to revisit doing more collaborative creation work with my Ss. Eg. song-writing, jazz improv, rhythm collabs, etc. #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: I ran a wii bowling tournament for my colleagues. This needs to come back for sure! #XPLAP
  • Slapshot99 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: We started designing and playing Olympic games #xplap
  • kaity_haley Mar 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: Missing our Making Connection current events discussions each week. They've disappeared as the year has pushed on. #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Now that is awesome and I want to hear more! #XPLAP
    In reply to @Slapshot99
  • tishrich - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Missing my #XPLAP peeps tonight! Thanks @mrmatera for steering the ship! At #NCCE17 in Portland, OR with @hmarrs24!
    In reply to @mrmatera, @hmarrs24
  • SoperWritings Mar 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1 - Spring time is when I dust off some of the old classic #edutainment games from the past for my Ss - Carrmen Sandiego anyone? #XPLAP
  • meyerisland Mar 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1 2/2 @mrmatera #xplap You should push some Happy Salmon https://t.co/DAKVF1F4kH
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • Renard_Teach Mar 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Adam from SW Virginia. 6th Grade Math, checking in late. Wednesday night church.#xplap
  • MrsLedford6Eng Mar 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    That sounds like a blast! #xplap
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • kaity_haley Mar 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    I miss the silly too. Opportunity seems to disappear in the dark winter months as exhaustion sets in with the kids #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Q2: Happening right now on #XPLAP please join in the convo!
  • biobythemathmom Mar 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1: plan to finish core AP curriculum by the exam and take the last 3 weeks to resurrect an infectious diseases unit-no HW for Ss #XPLAP
  • Renard_Teach Mar 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1 Music, good, solid music to put wind in the sails. #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Yes, we need to remain a bit silly, if we don’t adulthood looks really sad and serious to the kids. #XPLAP
    In reply to @kaity_haley
  • JCrossedu Mar 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Ours is way too early for me. But we start school early. #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrterborg
  • meyerisland Mar 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A2. #xplap I have shelves of Teacher Guides that I haven't looked at in years, time 2 shed them and showcase other things like games or kids
  • Renard_Teach Mar 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1 Also, the word needs more accents, I need to pull them all out of my bag of tricks. #xplap
  • SteinbrinkLaura Mar 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: Laura, HS Eng from MO joining the fun. Getting ready to start my zombie novel in "Novels." That screams for gamification. #XPLAP
  • MrPowley Mar 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1 I'm late, but been thinking about this. I have some 'catfish' gmails that I used to use as narrative tools to send missions. #xplap
  • FlintHillMakers Mar 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    This too is the time of year when structure disguised as silly really helps ms students #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    It is a ton of fun… My fav was the trophies we would give out. Like the Penultimate which sounds good but is not. #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng
  • JCrossedu Mar 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: Picture books. I love teaching all subjects and grades using picture books #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    You guys will do great… Show them the power of #XPLAP in the classroom!
    In reply to @tishrich, @hmarrs24
  • MrBaskwill Mar 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A2: Added new layers and bumped up the website for my game, and new challenges like planting seeds #xplap
  • tishrich - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Join in on #XPLAP right now for Q2! #tlap #ditchbook
  • kaity_haley Mar 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2: As part of ancient China, hoping to take old notes and literally shred them to turn them in to new colorful paper making display #XPLAP
  • MrBaskwill Mar 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    what are your top 3 books? Love picture books! #xplap
    In reply to @JCrossedu
  • FlintHillMakers Mar 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Wait, there are zombies in the building? We need to build an electric trap. 15 mins of setting up clues = days if engagement #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2: I love to just shake it up… Have them come in and see the unexpected! Do something random! #XPLAP
  • Renard_Teach Mar 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Hiaku poetry about math concepts complete with pictures/illustrations #xplap
  • KathiSueSummers Mar 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    I am doing a lot of lurking tonight. Brain is not working up to par. Great ideas coming my way. #XPLAP
  • MrPowley Mar 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2 we hit the 60s/70s in my USHIS class which means music. Showed Ss hidden meanings in Sweet Home Alabama today. Guess ruined it. #xplap
  • MrsLedford6Eng Mar 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    This is amazing! #XPLAP
    • FlintHillMakers Mar 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
      Wait, there are zombies in the building? We need to build an electric trap. 15 mins of setting up clues = days if engagement #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    This sounds like heaven on wheels… Congrats on having a slice of heaven here on earth! #XPLAP
    • SoperWritings Mar 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
      I run a game day with a wii center, raspberry pi arcade, and my NES on an old CRT...fun reward for finishing projects before break
      In reply to @mrmatera
  • Slapshot99 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: I am in the process of adding VR easter eggs to my website! I am super excited about it #xplap
  • JCrossedu Mar 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Too many to choose from...Grandfather Twilight, Miss Rumphius, and Seven Silly Eaters #xplap
    In reply to @MrBaskwill
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Q3… coming in two minutes… Keep up the magic here tonight guys… #XPLAP
  • Moldingminds Mar 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A1: #XPLAP fun Friday celebrations! @CaldwellElemen #tlap
    In reply to @CaldwellElemen
  • MrBaskwill Mar 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    thanks! Those are all new to me! Will be checking them out #xplap
    In reply to @JCrossedu
  • MrPowley Mar 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    1 of my favs is USHIS is Seuss' Butter Battle Book about nuclear arms race! Kids book about extinction event?! #xplap
    In reply to @MrBaskwill, @JCrossedu
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Those are always nice and we should not let them go. #XPLAP
    In reply to @Moldingminds, @CaldwellElemen
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Q3 is budding now and it is about the elbow grease! #XPLAP
  • SteinbrinkLaura Mar 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Same. Brain is on Spring Break. #xplap
    • KathiSueSummers Mar 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
      I am doing a lot of lurking tonight. Brain is not working up to par. Great ideas coming my way. #XPLAP
  • Ryan7Read Mar 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Dash and Dot for Kinders | https://t.co/qJTcZHMBUU project by Mr. Read #xplap #sstlap #tlap #robotedu https://t.co/d83G7VFRHM
  • MrBaskwill Mar 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    are you using cospaces? or how are you adding the vr? #xplap
    In reply to @Slapshot99
  • sandyrotto Mar 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Hi #xplap crew-my next Rebel Coach post will feature gamification. Can you please help by filling out this form? Thx https://t.co/9gy79OchPQ
  • meyerisland Mar 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2. 2/2 I do a March Madness 2 week unit that hits at just right time, helps to live in a college town! #xplap
  • MrsLedford6Eng Mar 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2 I am creating new quests for after break for our final book of our series and our poetry slam... fully packed with twist and turns!#XPLAP
  • KathiSueSummers Mar 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A3: All docs are filed in folders and color coded on my Drive. #XPLAP @mrmatera
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • MrBaskwill Mar 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    no way! Another to look up! I have a few kids who would be into that! #xplap
    In reply to @MrPowley, @JCrossedu
  • SteinbrinkLaura Mar 22 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    This will suit my zombie novel perfectly. We're planning to dress up as zombies for extra credit.#xplap
    • FlintHillMakers Mar 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
      Wait, there are zombies in the building? We need to build an electric trap. 15 mins of setting up clues = days if engagement #XPLAP
  • meyerisland Mar 22 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A3. I think I need to model for kids how to start by organizing in folders for google drive. Start Smart, #rollinrollinrollin #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Can't wait to see what Sandy is doing with all this info... #XPLAP
  • SoperWritings Mar 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3 - I've gotten in the habit of making a nested set of folders for each unit- rubrics - activity lists - readings - games - examples #XPLAP
  • MrBaskwill Mar 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3: Need some file work...have over 1000 unread emails lurking #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3: Not sure if this is the best....I made a new folder called old stuff. Then put all stuff in that as is... Then make (P1) #XPLAP
  • danklumper Mar 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3: Well thought out google drive system with your folders. Still not sure if I have the most efficient system. #XPLAP
  • MrPowley Mar 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    the ending is awesome... more q's than a's. I don't want to spoil it but it's worth the cost! #xplap
    In reply to @MrBaskwill, @JCrossedu
  • Renard_Teach Mar 22 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3 Be willing to remove that file that we don't use or we know isn't great. #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3 (continued) Then pulled stuff out that I use when I use it. Started in the begining of the year & now I only have the stuff I use #XPLAP
  • JCrossedu Mar 22 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Grandfather Twilight is just beautiful. #xplap
    In reply to @MrBaskwill
  • Slapshot99 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3: Color code Folders in Google Drive #xplap
  • SteinbrinkLaura Mar 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3: Folders are a must, and a folder naming system is also needed to aid with quick searches.#XPLAP
  • kaity_haley Mar 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Q3:Took 20 minutes with Ss last week to reorganize our drive.Ss on my organization committee created guidelines. Ts and Ss benefited #XPLAP
  • MrBaskwill Mar 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Zen Shorts and the Three Questions and Each Kindness...but the list is long! #xplap
    In reply to @JCrossedu
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Q4 Coming on #XPLAP in a few minutes... Many good ideas so far! Thanks for sharing everyone!
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Love doing this as it really helps with organization... #XPLAP
    In reply to @Slapshot99
  • KathiSueSummers Mar 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Great idea. #XPLAP
    • kaity_haley Mar 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
      Q3:Took 20 minutes with Ss last week to reorganize our drive.Ss on my organization committee created guidelines. Ts and Ss benefited #XPLAP
  • JCrossedu Mar 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    I know! I could keep going and going...#XPLAP
    In reply to @MrBaskwill
  • MrPowley Mar 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    have you seen the @ZombiesRunGame app? It's an amazingly gamified running app. Highly recommend if your into Zombies #xplap
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura, @ZombiesRunGame
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Happen to have a link to the guidelines for us all? #XPLAP
    In reply to @kaity_haley
  • MrBaskwill Mar 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    have to start a sharing file somewhere! #xplap
    In reply to @JCrossedu
  • SteinbrinkLaura Mar 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    No! That sounds great! Yay! Thanks!#xplap
    In reply to @MrPowley, @ZombiesRunGame
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Q4: Hitting the #XPLAP waves now… Join in the fun of Spring!
  • JCrossedu Mar 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    I really should include a page on my blog #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrBaskwill
  • tishrich - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3: I SO need to spring clean my Google Drive! Need some ideas to help organize from the #xplap community!
  • kaity_haley Mar 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    So hard to do sometimes!! #xplap
    In reply to @Renard_Teach
  • jkervs Mar 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3: Combining old folders in GDrive, deleting old and irrelevant announcements from GClassroom to streamline efficiencies. #XPLAP
  • JCrossedu Mar 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A4: @TOPTeachGermany this summer #XPLAP
    In reply to @TOPTeachGermany
  • Slapshot99 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    What naming system do you use for your folders? #xplap . I have problems with this:)
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • jkervs Mar 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Love doing this, and adding numbers or symbols to folder names to put them in orders I like. #XPLAP
    In reply to @Slapshot99
  • meyerisland Mar 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A4. I'm totally trying to blend and eliminate most papers copies, and figure out texts - minus paper journals #xplap
  • FlintHillMakers Mar 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Just went to and presented at #makerfairenova my mind is always blown ny what people sre doing in making #xplap
  • teachlikeaninja Mar 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A4: Joining late...piloting ClassCraft with my homeroom kiddos this quarter to see if its something to explore further this summer. #xplap
  • SteinbrinkLaura Mar 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    I know what I'm doing with the rest of break. Got cosplay experts=friends who can help. #xplap
    In reply to @FlintHillMakers, @MrPowley, @ZombiesRunGame
  • dramseysmith Mar 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Hi, Just got home. Jumping in late. Really interested in your answers to Q3. Having nightmares about my Drive filling up. #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Josh, that is great…I love using 4Q as a testing ground for next years class. #XPLAP
    In reply to @teachlikeaninja
  • Slapshot99 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A4: Going to the Best Conference @USMSpark This is a must attend conference of the summer #xplap
    In reply to @USMSpark
  • meyerisland Mar 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    My kids are totally loving it, lots B-Mod it feels like to me, but extrinsic motivation for some right now is needed #xplap
    In reply to @teachlikeaninja
  • JCrossedu Mar 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Spring goal...add a lit list on https://t.co/abRryLnMzM #xplap
    In reply to @MrBaskwill
  • MrPowley Mar 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    what's cospaces? I'm not really a zombie fan (just liked the app) but always looking for new tools #xplap
    In reply to @FlintHillMakers, @SteinbrinkLaura
  • jkervs Mar 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Numbers and symbols in the folder names! And colour, of course! #XPLAP
    In reply to @tishrich
  • kaity_haley Mar 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Ss have a file. Will gladly borrow and post tomorrow! #xplap
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Me too! #XPLAP
    In reply to @dramseysmith
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Awesome… Just post the link to #XPLAP
    In reply to @kaity_haley
  • teachlikeaninja Mar 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3: Trying to do 5 minutes of old file cleanup every day. Hopefully I'll catch up some day. #xplap
  • MrBaskwill Mar 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A4: Waiting for #USMSpart for a few new thoughts to get my planning going...summer is later up North #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Q5 dropping in 1 minute on #XPLAP
  • MrPowley Mar 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A5 I have some big plans to play with Twine to create more meaningful choices in the class narrative and project choice. No time now #xplap
  • SoperWritings Mar 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A4 - Im prepping for my 4th summer of #LATIC training. It has revolutionized my how my Ss learn and made DI truly student-driven #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Q5: SPRING BREAK!!! #XPLAP
  • SteinbrinkLaura Mar 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    For "technology " stuff, TCH Technology =root. TCH Tech Inventory=subfolder. Search turns up all TCH stuff. #xplap
    • Slapshot99 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT
      What naming system do you use for your folders? #xplap . I have problems with this:)
      In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • teachlikeaninja Mar 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    I told my kids I don't know anything about it. I set up their stuff and told them to explore and report back to me. #xplap
    In reply to @meyerisland
  • Slapshot99 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Hi Dana, its great to have you here! #xplap
    In reply to @dramseysmith
  • meyerisland Mar 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    At #MACUL17 I presided over a @jmattmiller connected session, we shared #USMSpark ideas but settled on #Hogwarts as its magic #xplap
    In reply to @jmattmiller
  • MrPowley Mar 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A6 also found out about 'TaleBlazer' which looks awesome. Seems like you can creat real world Pokémon go style lessons #xplap
  • jkervs Mar 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4: Practising #sketchnote skills, working on GCE Level 1, want to better use gamification elements next year, will expand in summer. #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Twine is awesome! Working on a VLOG about it when I get back! #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • biobythemathmom Mar 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4: planning to do the 2 online courses on the college board website for AP Bio teachers--quantitative reasoning (oh my!) #xplap
  • SteinbrinkLaura Mar 22 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    I have cardboard ones. Assume they'll work.#XPLAP
    In reply to @MrPowley, @FlintHillMakers
  • meyerisland Mar 22 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A5. #xplap we get to celebrate 4th quarter with...State Testing for 3 weeks, zoinks!
  • teachlikeaninja Mar 22 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A4: I'll be going to ISTE this summer, so hopefully will pick up a bunch of ideas there. #xplap
  • MrBaskwill Mar 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A5: Solved a Completed a breakout )escape) room! Lots of fun! #xplap
  • jkervs Mar 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    So helpful! #XPLAP
    In reply to @Slapshot99
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    That is a tall order but one I think you should continue to work toward!!! :) I know #XPLAP community can help!
    In reply to @jkervs
  • KathiSueSummers Mar 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    I love ISTE. Not going this year, but hopefully next. #XPLAP
    • teachlikeaninja Mar 22 @ 8:33 PM EDT
      A4: I'll be going to ISTE this summer, so hopefully will pick up a bunch of ideas there. #xplap
  • Slapshot99 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A5: Play games with family like ticket to Ride and Plucky Pilots #xplap
  • sandyrotto Mar 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    I'd love your video comments for my new Rebel Coach post on beginning gamification. Thx for the help, #xplap folks. https://t.co/mG96IABWfl
  • Renard_Teach Mar 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A5 Planning a test prep breakout for my students, much better than now look at this question. #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A5: I think I am going to work in some #GBL into my course and play a board game in class for my lesson. ANTIKE is the game… #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Awesome! #XPLAP
    In reply to @Renard_Teach
  • jvanscoyoc Mar 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    #XPLAP Sorry can't make tonight. Father-son time and then prepping a pre-break BreakoutEDU :)
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Q6 Happening in 2 minutes. Keep the good answers rolling on #XPLAP Such a great community! Great job guys!
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    No prob! Enjoy the time! #XPLAP
    In reply to @jvanscoyoc
  • jkervs Mar 22 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    They are my inspiration, for sure! Been collecting great ideas all year so far, looking forward to new designs. #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • MrsLedford6Eng Mar 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A5 I'm ended this week with court cases. Ss are accused of not learning anything so far in my class. They must prove me ýu8 #XPLAP
  • SoperWritings Mar 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A5 - helping my wife prep for her maternity leave and getting a nursery assembled - I work hard for my Ss, but I always put fam 1st #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Q6 is a fun one… Lets BREAKOUT of our schools and classrooms. #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Love it... How well did they do? #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng
  • MrsLedford6Eng Mar 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Oh... my son sent this tweet! I meant that they must prove me wrong #xplap
    In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A6: What about duck duck goose review game? I think this out side with older kids would be both funny and fun for all involved. #XPLAP
  • KathiSueSummers Mar 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A6: I have Ss take photos and create a slideshow with researched info on what the photo is about. #XPLAP
  • Moldingminds Mar 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A6-partner reading outside! #XPLAP @CaldwellElemen #Tlap
    In reply to @CaldwellElemen
  • MrBaskwill Mar 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A6: Love adding a physical component to lessons and taking Ss outside for it #xplap
  • kaity_haley Mar 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Q4: Continuing to explore @breakoutEDU but Real summer goal is to begin sharing my class commttiees and exploring leadership in PD #XPLAP
    In reply to @breakoutEDU
  • teachlikeaninja Mar 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A5: Love the ideas here. I'd also like to work in some board game time. #xplap
  • MrPowley Mar 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A6 haven't done this, but we have a bus loop near my room. I bet I could work a review game into completing a circle... #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    I have been playing a lot more games lately with new and old friends. It is super awesome! #XPLAP
    In reply to @teachlikeaninja
  • kaity_haley Mar 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Q5: Spring break is no HW week for Ss but return with 4 days of testing. Creating big PBL opportunities to finish with a smile #XPLAP
  • Renard_Teach Mar 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A6 Three nerdy words: Larpping Boss Battle! #XPLAP
  • meyerisland Mar 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A6. I want to do some partner WALK and TALK, rather than sitting down turn and talk sessions for students to share ideas #xplap
  • jkervs Mar 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A6: We have a green space right outside our class. We use clothespins to clip music to stands and take instruments outside to play! #XPLAP
  • MrPowley Mar 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A6 our geometry T used to have students photo diff shapes, angles, etc... to get them outside #xplap
  • SoperWritings Mar 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A6 - We read Sun Tzu every year to use in warfare analysis - nothing like learning about terrain advantages on actual terrain! #xplap
  • SteinbrinkLaura Mar 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A5: Would love to morph the Oregon Trail game into my HS state test prep. #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Super nerdy but also super awesome! I say give it a shot… #XPLAP
    In reply to @Renard_Teach
  • FlintHillMakers Mar 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    I spend a whole bunch of q4 time outside building rockets w gr6. Kids are testing and others building all outside. It is glorious #XPLAP
  • MrsLedford6Eng Mar 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    They usually do really well! I am the persecuting attorney and the class is the jury! #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    This is a perfect idea… I think I will have to take this idea and go for a walk with my students. #XPLAP
    In reply to @SoperWritings
  • mrterborg Mar 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    When do you start? We start in August. #XPLAP
    In reply to @JCrossedu
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Q7 Dropping right now as I forgot to give you any warning… Sorry #XPLAP
  • SteinbrinkLaura Mar 22 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A6: Zombies are outside , so for Novels, that's easy. Books are portable too. #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Sounds awesome! #XPLAP
    In reply to @Renard_Teach
  • FlintHillMakers Mar 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Our math teacher @FHSMathManiacs takes kids outside to do scale drawings and 3d prints of playground eq #XPLAP
    In reply to @FHSMathManiacs
  • Slapshot99 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A6:I built a rocket launcher and we go outside to launch them.I am hoping add a pocketlab to them this year for some fun competition #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    So true… I might have to dust off the old textbooks and take them for a walk! #XPLAP
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • kaity_haley Mar 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Q6: Love hosting class debate outside Ss practice public speaking over sounds + yell their arguments #sparta #athens #thisissparta! #xplap
  • MrsLedford6Eng Mar 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    I'm right there with you! I do a lot of "rapping on the roof" in the spring to our Latin root stems #xplap
    In reply to @FlintHillMakers
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Done! I am totally doing this when I get back to school. #XPLAP
    In reply to @kaity_haley
  • SteinbrinkLaura Mar 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    That dang dysentery card, or snake bite, measles, and broken limbs. #XPLAP
    In reply to @meyerisland
  • dramseysmith Mar 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    We just played this Friday, but just for fun. Saint Saint Patrick #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • FlintHillMakers Mar 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Invite parents to something big, but NOT graded, where kids can comfortably show off. #XPLAP
  • jkervs Mar 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A6.2: Have also gone outside to "collect" sounds to create Soundscapes with students! #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A7: (Or A6.2) I do a survivor inspired unit and the kids love it. This is something they all know is coming and can’t wait. #XPLAP
  • kaity_haley Mar 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Q6: Outdoor education trip, 3 days in the Poconos keeps my Ss excited, motivated until June. Unplugged and learning in the woods! #XPLAP
  • burgessdave Mar 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Columns are free on Tweetdeck! Open #IMMOOC #kidsdeserveit #scitlap at 8CST and throw in #MakeItReal at 8:30CST #tlap #XPLAP #LeadLAP
  • DarrenHause Mar 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    That's a very fun question! I just discovered this #XPLAP chat
  • MrPowley Mar 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A7 just had our regional @NationalHistory comp. Ss always have more fun and are way more interested in History than they realized #xplap
    In reply to @NationalHistory
  • Slapshot99 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Tell me more about this, SOUNDS awesome! #xplap
    In reply to @jkervs
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    #XPLAP is a great community that is committed to making student learning fun, passionate, and purpose driven. Hope you join in!
    In reply to @DarrenHause
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Can’t wait to hear more! Keep coming to #XPLAP and share out your progress and ideas. #bettertogether
    In reply to @FlintHillMakers
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Q8 Coming in 1 minute on #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Q8. Our last question for the week. I can’t believe how this hour flew by… #XPLAP is awesome community. Thanks everyone.
  • Renard_Teach Mar 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A7 I have a dream lesson about Mario Kart. But I need several go karts and a lot of bananas. #XPLAP
  • jkervs Mar 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A7: We host a Music Awards Dinner & Dance every year! Kids bring a non-Music guest and we have "Fun Awards" as well as serious. #XPLAP
  • MrBaskwill Mar 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A8: Keep the conversation going, visit their out of school events - going to a basketball game this weekend #xplap
  • kaity_haley Mar 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A8: My favorite way to connect is our Monday shares. Taking 10 min each week away from lessons the focus on Ss is always worth it #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A8: Talk with them, and I mean really talk with them. Hear them, listen and empathize with them… #XPLAP
  • SteinbrinkLaura Mar 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Had HS Ss chooses to debate which camo was better. Both dressed in their brand & we had to find them. Then they debated! #xplap
    In reply to @kaity_haley
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    YES YES YES!!! Investing in the students heart always translates to an open mind ready to learn. #XPLAP
    In reply to @kaity_haley
  • Toups_J Mar 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    #XPLAP A8 at the end of the year, I cut out all my #BelieveSelfies and GIVE them to the kids with a written message on the back.
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • SoperWritings Mar 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A8 - 7th grd in the spring can be interesting - My goal is to help them find ways to wield their analytical & writing skills for good #XPLAP
  • Slapshot99 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A8: Have lunch with them, 1 minute stories with a pic, celebrate, 1 on 1 conversations. #xplap
  • Moldingminds Mar 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Eat with them and listen to them! #XPLAP #TLAP @CaldwellElemen
    In reply to @CaldwellElemen
    • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
      Q8. Our last question for the week. I can’t believe how this hour flew by… #XPLAP is awesome community. Thanks everyone.
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    This man needs a plot reserved for him next to Mother Teresa! Really awesome idea. Thanks for sharing it with #XPLAP
    • Toups_J Mar 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT
      #XPLAP A8 at the end of the year, I cut out all my #BelieveSelfies and GIVE them to the kids with a written message on the back.
      In reply to @mrmatera
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Agreed… Eating with Ss makes a difference in the relationship with them. Get to know them out of class. #XPLAP
    In reply to @Moldingminds, @CaldwellElemen
  • jkervs Mar 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    THAT. IS. FREAKING. AWESOME!!!!!! #XPLAP
    In reply to @Toups_J, @mrmatera
  • kaity_haley Mar 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    I do something similar. Takes with weeks to get through all the messages but it's worth it! #xplap
    In reply to @Toups_J
  • teachlikeaninja Mar 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A8: I saw that video of the teacher who had a handshake with each of his kids. Took it as a challenge. I'm up to about 60 hand shakes #xplap
  • SoperWritings Mar 22 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A7 - I break out a class wide game of Covilozation each year to let Ss play with their history knowledge #XPLAP https://t.co/CxOIpZziTk
  • Slapshot99 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Jerry this is EPIC love this idea!!! #xplap
    • Toups_J Mar 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT
      #XPLAP A8 at the end of the year, I cut out all my #BelieveSelfies and GIVE them to the kids with a written message on the back.
      In reply to @mrmatera
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    That is cool and I have so many questions to ask you about this… #XPLAP
    In reply to @SoperWritings
  • dramseysmith Mar 22 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    That's a beautiful idea, Jerry. Thank you. #XPLAP
    In reply to @Toups_J, @mrmatera
  • jkervs Mar 22 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A8: We have a "Relax Space" with a couch, plants, colouring books. We chill and chat there. Plus I stay in touch with @RemindHQ #XPLAP
    In reply to @RemindHQ
  • FlintHillMakers Mar 22 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Silly but.. i dont give high fives to my 6th graders. 5-yes 7-yes. 6th not worthy. They come back for YEARS to get that high 5 #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator Mar 22 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Thanks everyone for joining in the fun on #XPLAP tonight. @tishrich and I are taking a break next week. See you in April.
  • SoperWritings Mar 22 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A7 - I break out a class wide game of Civilization each year to let Ss play with their history knowledge #XPLAP https://t.co/CxOIpZQTKS