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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:30 PM EST

Welcome to #MakeItReal Who are you, where are you from, and what do you teach?

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:31 PM EST

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:30 PM EST

Welcome to #MakeItReal Who are you, where are you from, and what do you teach?

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:31 PM EST

I'm Denis, #MakeItReal Founder. K-12 math supervisor from NJ and author of Instant Relevance https://t.co/3AbYrUAoaZ

Vaughn_trapped Jan 4 @ 9:31 PM EST

#MakeItReal Sara from NC teaching math 2, math 1 and math 8 to amazing 8th graders.

forthekiddoes Jan 4 @ 9:31 PM EST

Hi! Valerie from Atlanta. I teach Littles 5-8 years old & LOVE it! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:31 PM EST

Welcome Sara! Great to see yiou again #makeitreal

In reply to @Vaughn_trapped

jacq_mccarthy Jan 4 @ 9:31 PM EST

Hi, Jacqueline, Social Studies teacher from northern NJ, excited to join the inaugural chat! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:31 PM EST

What's Up ATL??? Great to have you back #makeitreal

In reply to @forthekiddoes

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:32 PM EST

Hi! Thanks for being a part of tonight's chat! #makeitreal North JErsey!!!

In reply to @jacq_mccarthy

Weiss__michelle Jan 4 @ 9:32 PM EST

Hoppin on over to #makeitreal

Weiss__michelle Jan 4 @ 9:02 PM EST

Hi! I'm Michelle & I'm a 2nd grade teacher in Illinois! #kidsdeserveit

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:32 PM EST

Excellent! Glad to be the hop recipient #makeitreal

In reply to @Weiss__michelle

ChouinardJahant Jan 4 @ 9:32 PM EST

Hello Denis @MathDenisNJ and #makeitreal this is Melissa from Katy TX

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MissDenko Jan 4 @ 9:32 PM EST

Hello everyone! Happy 2017! Sylwia from NJ here 😊 #MakeItReal

RACzyz Jan 4 @ 9:32 PM EST

Rich, Principal of @TRSchoolWTSD From NJ/PA! Glad to be here w/ @MathDenisNJ and #makeitreal tonight!

In reply to @TRSchoolWTSD, @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:32 PM EST

Welcome back, tried and true #makeitreal contributor :)

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

clarson705 Jan 4 @ 9:33 PM EST

Christine from NJ checking in. #makeitreal

LeeAraoz Jan 4 @ 9:33 PM EST

Good evening, #makeitreal chat peeps! I'm Lee, an instructional technology coach and teacher from NY.

EHSMrsJ Jan 4 @ 9:33 PM EST

Hi #makeitreal! Julie from KS, HS ELA/tech integration. Can't wait to tweet with you tonight!

pearse_margie Jan 4 @ 9:33 PM EST

#MakeItReal Hi All! Margie from PA Math Coach K-12 and MS Math Teacher

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:33 PM EST

Happy 2017! Great to see you here tonight #makeitreal

In reply to @MissDenko

Hessler34 Jan 4 @ 9:33 PM EST

Hi! This first week back after break is exhausting! Staying up to chat with my favs! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:33 PM EST

Great to have the excellent host of the #4OCF here tonight #makeitreal

In reply to @RACzyz, @TRSchoolWTSD

wesaquje Jan 4 @ 9:33 PM EST

Hello! I am Jessica and I teach a grade 2/3 split in Saskatchewan, Canada. #MakeItReal

RichHayzler Jan 4 @ 9:33 PM EST

Hey @MathDenisNJ Rich Hayzler, Middle School Principal and HP Alumn! #makeitreal

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twoguysde Jan 4 @ 9:34 PM EST

Hey all, 2 educators from DE here! Before we get started, learn from our failure video https://t.co/qn8zpxUu8Q #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:34 PM EST

Thanks for making it! You're the best! #makeitreal

In reply to @clarson705

RACzyz Jan 4 @ 9:34 PM EST

Good evening! Hope all is well! #MakeItReal

In reply to @LeeAraoz

ciji_thurman Jan 4 @ 9:34 PM EST

4th grade science teacher in Kentucky - Ciji Thur #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:34 PM EST

Welcome Lee! Thanks for coming back to be a part of the 2017 #makeitreal season

In reply to @LeeAraoz

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:34 PM EST

Great to have you here tonight! #makeitreal

In reply to @pearse_margie

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:34 PM EST

Thanks for putting off sleep for us! #makeitreal

In reply to @Hessler34

mburwitz Jan 4 @ 9:35 PM EST

Mardalee from Allen, TX. Livin' the life of math amongst 8th graders! #MakeItReal

LeeAraoz Jan 4 @ 9:35 PM EST

Hey, Rich! Great to "see" you here! #MakeItReal

In reply to @RACzyz

ChouinardJahant Jan 4 @ 9:35 PM EST

The excitement is building and the brain power here is off the charts! #makeitreal

RACzyz Jan 4 @ 9:35 PM EST

Glad to be here! Thanks for the reminder! #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:35 PM EST

Thanks Karim! #makeitreal

In reply to @karimkai

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:35 PM EST

Hi Rich! Thanks for joining in! LOoking forward to the Summit at pequannock! #makeitreal

In reply to @RichHayzler

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:35 PM EST

Thanks for coming to #makeitreal tonight

In reply to @twoguysde

LeeAraoz Jan 4 @ 9:35 PM EST

Hi, Denis! It's great to join you for another season of #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:36 PM EST

Question 1 Rings in our new year in 1 minute! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:36 PM EST

Welcome! Thanks for joining us tonight! #makeitreal

In reply to @ciji_thurman

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:36 PM EST

IT's a good life. #makeitreal

In reply to @mburwitz

Weiss__michelle Jan 4 @ 9:36 PM EST

Instead of Brad Pitt yelling WHATS IN THE BOX now we're like "what box?" #kidsdeserveit #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:37 PM EST

Q1: What was your Top Relevance Increasing Instructional Change made in 2016? #MakeItReal

pearse_margie Jan 4 @ 9:37 PM EST

#MakeItReal A1: included school community in math lessons.This is our mystery teacher I traced & measured in centimeters. Ss made estimates

Vaughn_trapped Jan 4 @ 9:37 PM EST

I do occasional openers with real data from sports. That's new for me this year. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:38 PM EST

That's excellent! Ss love their other teachers too much to not bring them into lessons #makeitreal

In reply to @pearse_margie

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:38 PM EST

Very cool! Start gathering the openers from Ss. They'll begin to see the math in their activities #makeitreal

In reply to @Vaughn_trapped

Hessler34 Jan 4 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1: Started to explore service learning during the holiday season! It was AMAZING! #makeitreal

Weiss__michelle Jan 4 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1: newbie in the Relevance world, but I looped with Ss & know so much about their them now that it's easy to make connections #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:38 PM EST

Great! Sometimes the most relevant connection is the interpersonal, not the academic #makeitreal

In reply to @Hessler34

pearse_margie Jan 4 @ 9:39 PM EST

The faculty was having such fun with it too because I kept it a secret from everyone #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

RACzyz Jan 4 @ 9:39 PM EST

This is awesome! #makeitreal

pearse_margie Jan 4 @ 9:37 PM EST

#MakeItReal A1: included school community in math lessons.This is our mystery teacher I traced & measured in centimeters. Ss made estimates

forthekiddoes Jan 4 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1 I asked more questions & kept my phone handy for photos of everything--to bring it back to my Littles. #MakeItReal

ciji_thurman Jan 4 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1: Having students construct their own ERQs and actually using them during the lesson reviews #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:37 PM EST

Q1: What was your Top Relevance Increasing Instructional Change made in 2016? #MakeItReal

clarson705 Jan 4 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1: Creating a store with discount prices for Ss to figure out percent change in order to "pay" for school supplies with fake $. #makeitreal

Hessler34 Jan 4 @ 9:39 PM EST

Service learning in action! #Makeitreal

Hessler34 Dec 23 @ 7:03 PM EST

https://t.co/iXAsVm5GXM. SO INCREDIBLY PROUD OF MY STUDENTS! They now know the true spirit of giving!

MissDenko Jan 4 @ 9:39 PM EST

so happy to be here!! #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:39 PM EST

Relationships matter most. Excellent start to #makeitreal

In reply to @Weiss__michelle

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:40 PM EST

#makeitreal #tlap #kidsdeserveit

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:40 PM EST

The phone is big. take pics and vids even if you're not sure you're going to use them.! #makeitreal

In reply to @forthekiddoes

MissDenko Jan 4 @ 9:40 PM EST

I always love how you call your students your Littles ❤❤ #makeitreal

In reply to @forthekiddoes

ChouinardJahant Jan 4 @ 9:40 PM EST

#MakeItReal A1 definitely my 1-minute checkins weekly w/ students. We chat about current events & strengthened relationships

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:40 PM EST

Great! When students care, students act, and when students create, students care #makeitreal

In reply to @ciji_thurman

jacq_mccarthy Jan 4 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1: Engaging my Ss in PBL to give them an authentic experience & audience. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:41 PM EST

great! I did similar, and had Ss find prices online instead of providing. they found their own discounts! #makeitreal

In reply to @clarson705

MissDenko Jan 4 @ 9:41 PM EST

A1) I asked my Ss what they wish we did more &they said crafts. My goal is to find more ways to educationally incorporate crafts #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:41 PM EST

It's astounding how much is gained from so little time #makeitreal

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

RichHayzler Jan 4 @ 9:42 PM EST

Letting students control their own learning in our makerspace in the media center. Amazing what they create when they own it. #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Jan 4 @ 9:42 PM EST

Exactly! Figure it out later. I go through them & think, "Uhh..what was that again?!"😬#makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

EHSMrsJ Jan 4 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1: Started devouring YA for my own leisure-reading to have better suggestions for & connections w/Ss. https://t.co/sCbmI6pZbC #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:42 PM EST

Nice! not useless cut/glue, but real, meaningful reasons to craft. Check out STEAM lessons incorporating crafts #makeitreal

In reply to @MissDenko

wesaquje Jan 4 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1: Showing learning in different ways. Students show their creativity in ways they enjoy. #MakeItReal

MissDenko Jan 4 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1) I want my Ss to know they can make a difference. We did a class PBL and now they are going to do their own project #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Jan 4 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1 #makeitreal @MathDenisNJ Having Ss create superhero's was engaging & relevant- connected human body & comics- they designed from scratch

forthekiddoes Jan 4 @ 9:42 PM EST

Ahhh, thanks. It's different & they like it! #makeitreal

In reply to @MissDenko

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:43 PM EST

Question 2 will be sprouting answers in 1 minute! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:43 PM EST

I can't belive the crazy, but feasible ideas some Ss come up with #makeitreal

In reply to @RichHayzler

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:43 PM EST

my wife stopped looking at my pictures. none of my kids. all weird possibilities for the blog #makeitreal

In reply to @forthekiddoes

MissDenko Jan 4 @ 9:43 PM EST

great idea!!! We actually made fragrances as part of a STEAM lesson. SO AWESOME #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

RichHayzler Jan 4 @ 9:43 PM EST

had a student build a flux capacitor from Back to the Future. Crazy! #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:44 PM EST

Q2: What will you do to keep that change alive and thriving in your classroom? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:44 PM EST

I have mine do 5 min "my favorite"presentation. just tell class about what their doing on their own time #makeitreal

In reply to @wesaquje

pearse_margie Jan 4 @ 9:44 PM EST

#makeitreal A1. Two of our T'ers acted out a problem 4 kindies to solve on what's the perfect size turkey! Used unifix cubes to measure

forthekiddoes Jan 4 @ 9:44 PM EST

Do some reading about Arts Integration! Not just crafts--but intentional arts:visual, dance, voice--! #makeitreal

In reply to @MissDenko

mburwitz Jan 4 @ 9:44 PM EST

A1 yes! Each Monday checking in as to how their wknd went... sometimes, went over time limit - but worth it! #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Jan 4 @ 9:40 PM EST

#MakeItReal A1 definitely my 1-minute checkins weekly w/ students. We chat about current events & strengthened relationships
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Vaughn_trapped Jan 4 @ 9:44 PM EST

A2 #MakeItReal For years my opener ALWAYS launched my lesson. I'm no longer married to that and it has freed me to bring in current interest

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:44 PM EST

Very nice!!! Any good ones :) #makeitreal

In reply to @MissDenko

RACzyz Jan 4 @ 9:44 PM EST

A1: Ts using @TweenTribune & @Google Cultural Institute to learn about current events https://t.co/VBDIYKIHvW #4OCF #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:44 PM EST

Did they have to come up with creative names too? #makeitreal

In reply to @MissDenko

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:44 PM EST

if only it worked.... #makeitreal

In reply to @RichHayzler

MissDenko Jan 4 @ 9:45 PM EST

yes!! They ended up being holiday gifts for their parents 😊 #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:45 PM EST

modeling vs being the model. That real life acting out is a great connection for getting Ss to do same #makeitreal

In reply to @pearse_margie

ChouinardJahant Jan 4 @ 9:45 PM EST

#makeitreal A2 Keep the classroom atmosphere one of Flexible seating, student choice, student driven activities, #geniushour

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

Weiss__michelle Jan 4 @ 9:45 PM EST

A2: really working on educational songs based on top 40 hits- frequently polling the kids for their favorite songs #makeitreal

pearse_margie Jan 4 @ 9:45 PM EST

#MakeItReal A2: Be curious, noticing every opportunity to help make math real, engaging, and accessible to ALL our students

Hessler34 Jan 4 @ 9:45 PM EST

A2: My goal is to bring reps from the charities in to talk to my students. What does it take to create something like that? #makeitreal

LeeAraoz Jan 4 @ 9:46 PM EST

A1: My students have been blogging about more meaningful topics (their choice) this year. They've really been into it! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:46 PM EST

I was the same. Then shifted and my classes total atmosphere changed. #makeitreal

In reply to @Vaughn_trapped

MissDenko Jan 4 @ 9:46 PM EST

love! Great idea! We've done Reader's theater and they love it! #makeitreal

In reply to @forthekiddoes

MrSmall215 Jan 4 @ 9:46 PM EST

A1: The cause paper... Easy... Kids got to research issues in the world they want to see changed. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:37 PM EST

Q1: What was your Top Relevance Increasing Instructional Change made in 2016? #MakeItReal

Hessler34 Jan 4 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2: my other goal is to attach service learning to PBL. #makeitreal

clarson705 Jan 4 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2: Continue to find projects for Ss to work on and discover for themselves. Guiding Ss to learn on their own #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:46 PM EST

love the GCI. Have studetns curate their own exhibits next! very cool, and self directed #makeitreal

In reply to @RACzyz, @TweenTribune, @Google

ChouinardJahant Jan 4 @ 9:47 PM EST

#makeitreal A2 Stay excited everyday to be in the classroom, laugh and play with my Ss & keep making real world connections

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forthekiddoes Jan 4 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2 Continue to document learning. When the process becomes the learning & it can be seen--it's powerful. #MakeItReal

ciji_thurman Jan 4 @ 9:47 PM EST

Q2: Gaining feedback and learning from others; knowing every moment is a teachable one it's okay to veer off the lesson plan #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:44 PM EST

Q2: What will you do to keep that change alive and thriving in your classroom? #MakeItReal

EHSMrsJ Jan 4 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2: Book clubs, #booksnaps, binge-reading challenges, etc. https://t.co/w8eqeCX2Si #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:47 PM EST

great ways to continue to foster the relevance and engagement you've grown #makeitreal

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

RACzyz Jan 4 @ 9:47 PM EST

Awesome idea! #NextStep #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @TweenTribune, @Google

MrSmall215 Jan 4 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2: Keep giving them chances to chase their passions #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:44 PM EST

Q2: What will you do to keep that change alive and thriving in your classroom? #MakeItReal

MissDenko Jan 4 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2)we've been making some changes to routines. For example, I have a "clean up" song that I play, now it's going to be different #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:47 PM EST

nice! I dbl majored math/music and did this a lot! Music connects to the heart, no matter who you are #makeitreal

In reply to @Weiss__michelle

ChouinardJahant Jan 4 @ 9:48 PM EST

@MathDenisNJ Yes we often run to two minutes but so worth it- open dialogue = security & trust & a sense of community #MakeItReal

In reply to @mburwitz, @MathDenisNJ

TaraMartinEDU Jan 4 @ 9:48 PM EST

A1 More open-needed Qs & adding at all grade levels #BookSnaps #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:48 PM EST

Yes! Notice and Wonder! find the math IN life and surroundings, don't place the math ON them. #makeitreal

In reply to @pearse_margie

forthekiddoes Jan 4 @ 9:48 PM EST

Check out https://t.co/5SVuJ100yp #makeitreal

In reply to @MissDenko

RichHayzler Jan 4 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2: Empowering teachers to take risks in making learning relevant is key. Encouraging them to take risks can = opportunities! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:48 PM EST

what platform are you using. google sites is our preferred #makeitreal

In reply to @LeeAraoz

RACzyz Jan 4 @ 9:49 PM EST

A1: Use election process to include debates in the classroom! https://t.co/p3LYIJC05A #4OCF #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Jan 4 @ 9:49 PM EST

My fave! #makeitreal

In reply to @Hessler34

MissDenko Jan 4 @ 9:49 PM EST

A2) always trying to find new things to do! Today we made QR codes for the first time #makeitreal

MissDenko Jan 4 @ 9:49 PM EST

thank you!!! #makeitreal

In reply to @forthekiddoes

EHSMrsJ Jan 4 @ 9:49 PM EST

I'm always excited to help my Ss choose a #OneWord! Check out ideas here. ⬇️ #OneWord2017 #onelittleword #vchschat #MakeItReal

EHSMrsJ Dec 29 @ 12:25 PM EST

Help your Ss choose #OneWord! Great alternative to traditional resolution-setting: https://t.co/s4lvAlOZSz #OneWord2017 #JoyfulLeaders

forthekiddoes Jan 4 @ 9:49 PM EST

and let your learners discover & find their own! #makeitreal

In reply to @clarson705

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:49 PM EST

If Ss have enough time to talk, they'll find the projects themselves. Then you can lead their inquiry #makeitreal

In reply to @clarson705

Weiss__michelle Jan 4 @ 9:49 PM EST

A2: try to find inspiration all around- about to start measurement & that's about as obviously real life in your face as needed #makeitreal

TaraMartinEDU Jan 4 @ 9:49 PM EST

A2 Continue to model reading annotations & making meaning of text with #BookSnaps for Ts & Ss #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:50 PM EST

Question 3 Shifts into place in 1 minute #MakeItReal

wesaquje Jan 4 @ 9:50 PM EST

A2: I find by writing down goals in my day book I better remember to follow through on ideas. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:50 PM EST

These are the words of an excellent educator #makeitreal

forthekiddoes Jan 4 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2 Continue to document learning. When the process becomes the learning & it can be seen--it's powerful. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:50 PM EST

Yes! invite others in and grow together #makeitreal

In reply to @ciji_thurman

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:51 PM EST

Q3: What is One New Relevance Increasing Shift you intend to make in 2017? #MakeItReal

LeeAraoz Jan 4 @ 9:51 PM EST

I use Kidblog. I’ve used it for years and I don’t mind the fee. Here’s an example: https://t.co/15oVXRIfNr #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:51 PM EST

Risk is necessary, and very rewarding! and I support it! #makeitreal

In reply to @RichHayzler

TaraMartinEDU Jan 4 @ 9:51 PM EST

A1 More open-eneded Qs + adding #BookSnaps at all grade levels to engage Ss w/reading + @Snapchat #makeitreal https://t.co/kZmieBaxGw

In reply to @Snapchat

TaraMartinEDU Jan 4 @ 9:51 PM EST

A1 More open-eneded Qs + adding #BookSnaps at all grade levels to engage Ss w/reading + @Snapchat #makeitreal https://t.co/9JMvC09NM4

In reply to @Snapchat

Vaughn_trapped Jan 4 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3 Just simply being aware that the now/real matter and engage kids the most. Hit them where their hearts beat. #MakeItReal

Weiss__michelle Jan 4 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3: I thinks it's just about changing how you view the world- its not just happening, there are connections to be made #makeitreal

spiraledu Jan 4 @ 9:52 PM EST

#makeitreal during #geniushour, I feel like an anthropologist as I observe & document the learning I see! So many insights!

In reply to @forthekiddoes

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:52 PM EST

I just posted about this as well at https://t.co/JmvfnZECrl #makeitreal

In reply to @EHSMrsJ

RACzyz Jan 4 @ 9:52 PM EST

A2: Pushing forward in 17! Ss #makingwriting by using Legos to make scenes before creating stories! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:53 PM EST

#makeitreal rt

SteinbrinkLaura Jan 4 @ 9:53 PM EST

A2: We'll even look at fiction, essays, and current news articles to discover motivation, agendas, hidden agendas, purpose, and rhetoric.

pearse_margie Jan 4 @ 9:54 PM EST

#makeitreal A3: Would like to bring the Ss' communities more into the classroom. I want to take some pics in Ss neighborhoods for class

ciji_thurman Jan 4 @ 9:54 PM EST

Q3: More student reflections. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:51 PM EST

Q3: What is One New Relevance Increasing Shift you intend to make in 2017? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:54 PM EST

#makeitreal rt2

SteinbrinkLaura Jan 4 @ 9:49 PM EST

A1: We used the election to talk about rhetoric, agendas, and author/speaker's purpose. Everyone has a purpose or agenda.

TaraMartinEDU Jan 4 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3 More use of video reflection & podcast in the classroom & in PD w/Ts. *Model personally & implement with Ss! #makeitreal

wesaquje Jan 4 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3: There are many digital platforms for recording student data. I've been dabbling into this. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:54 PM EST

Don't forget the people in the communities. Have parents/professionals visit class too #makeitreal

In reply to @pearse_margie

Hessler34 Jan 4 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3: Connecting to our community and reaching out! Service learning meets PBL! #makeitreal

sdtitmas Jan 4 @ 9:54 PM EST

doesn't matter how old, they love doing crafts. My kids got a thrill just making a flip book before break. #makeitreal

In reply to @MissDenko

forthekiddoes Jan 4 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3 Continue to integrate relevancy with intentionality so there's some longevity in the real learning--not just a fad. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:55 PM EST

Here's how...get the Ss to take the pics and videos, share a drive folder, and you're up and running #makeitreal

In reply to @pearse_margie

Weiss__michelle Jan 4 @ 9:55 PM EST

A3: seeing a pile of snow and thinking "that's a math problem!" Instead of "ugggh snow again?!?" #makeitreal

MissDenko Jan 4 @ 9:55 PM EST

hey, I love crafting!! #makeitreal

In reply to @sdtitmas

LeeAraoz Jan 4 @ 9:55 PM EST

I LOVE this idea! #makeitreal

In reply to @RACzyz

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:55 PM EST

don't forget to add the #makeitreal tag to your tweets :)

In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura

clarson705 Jan 4 @ 9:55 PM EST

A3: I would love to become a completely digital in a perfect world where Ss are discovering and learning for themselves. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:56 PM EST

Thanks for being a part of #MakeItReal 2017! Keep sharing your ideas, questions and posts on how you make it real every day!

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:56 PM EST

Thank you! It is not just a fad, it's our lives. We work hardest on what matters most. So do our Ss of all ages #makeitreal

In reply to @forthekiddoes

MissDenko Jan 4 @ 9:56 PM EST

A3) I feel like I've said this a million times on twitter, but genius hour!!! P #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Jan 4 @ 9:56 PM EST

A3 #makeitreal My Ss creating podcast tutorials & reviews for 7th grade science and post to our new YouTube channel colliding with science

clarson705 Jan 4 @ 9:56 PM EST

A3: When I'm an admin I will encourage this in classrooms. Right now difficult to do w/ our admin #makeitreal

MrSmall215 Jan 4 @ 9:56 PM EST

A3: Giving them Authentic Audiences... #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:51 PM EST

Q3: What is One New Relevance Increasing Shift you intend to make in 2017? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:56 PM EST

There's a chapter story on this in my book, Instant Relevance! #makeitreal https://t.co/3AbYrUiNjr

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:57 PM EST

Check out The new Dunk Tank book by @RickJetter and @RebeccaCoda published by @burgessdave #makeitreal

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RACzyz Jan 4 @ 9:57 PM EST

A3: Getting ready for #SouperBowl for Service Learning and bringing in #NinjaWarrior athletes to talk abt fitness! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:57 PM EST

go baby steps on the tough stuff and cut the cord on the easier stuff and you'll be there in no time! #makeitreal

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ChouinardJahant Jan 4 @ 9:57 PM EST

A3 #makeitreal Providing more time for students to reflect on their learning and how they learn and setting goals for success

TaraMartinEDU Jan 4 @ 9:57 PM EST

Thanks for letting me slide in late... #makeitreal

pearse_margie Jan 4 @ 9:57 PM EST

Thanks @MathDenisNJ & #MakeItReal That was super fast and super fantastic!

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:57 PM EST

I feel like you should do some kind of study on this :) #makeitreal

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forthekiddoes Jan 4 @ 9:57 PM EST

Thanks @MathDenisNJ glad to be back & being nudged by you! Best of the best. #MakeItReal

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mburwitz Jan 4 @ 9:58 PM EST

A3 coding and apps in the math class #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:51 PM EST

Q3: What is One New Relevance Increasing Shift you intend to make in 2017? #MakeItReal

LeeAraoz Jan 4 @ 9:58 PM EST

Hi, Tara!! #makeitreal

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forthekiddoes Jan 4 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thanks y'all! Always get something from you here. ❤ #MakeItReal

MissDenko Jan 4 @ 9:58 PM EST

not a bad idea!!! 😊 or a blog ... ?? #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:58 PM EST

Excellent! have Ss do short video recordings of their experiences and use them for future projects #makeitreal

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ginaseymour Jan 4 @ 9:58 PM EST

I need to check out this book! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:56 PM EST

There's a chapter story on this in my book, Instant Relevance! #makeitreal https://t.co/3AbYrUiNjr
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ChouinardJahant Jan 4 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thank you #makeitreal PLN such great energy and insight tonight!

sdtitmas Jan 4 @ 9:58 PM EST

@MathDenisNJ Little late but A2: I think I'm just getting started. I have been leaning on my PLN for new ideas all year. #makeitreal

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RichHayzler Jan 4 @ 9:59 PM EST

A3: Letting students have a voice in next year's Program of Studies. Relevant courses can mean relevant learning! #MakeItReal

clarson705 Jan 4 @ 9:59 PM EST

Thank you, everyone. :) Have a great night. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:59 PM EST

Always welcome, early, late, tomorrow... #makeitreal

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LeeAraoz Jan 4 @ 9:59 PM EST

A3: Offering more student choice and collaborative content creation opportunities. #makeitreal

RebeccaCoda Jan 4 @ 10:00 PM EST

Yes! #makeitreal and learn to avoid the #sldunktank Excellence in education paired perfectly! Thx @MathDenisNJ & @RickJetter & @burgessdave

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:57 PM EST

Check out The new Dunk Tank book by @RickJetter and @RebeccaCoda published by @burgessdave #makeitreal
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ChouinardJahant Jan 4 @ 10:00 PM EST

Thank you Denis @MathDenisNJ #makeitreal for a reflective and relevant chat, as always I bow to your Jedi powers.

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forthekiddoes Jan 4 @ 10:00 PM EST

Fantastic! I teach gifted K-2. Last year my Littles raised enough $ to have a well dug in Africa! #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 10:00 PM EST

That is huge. Make sure you ask the youngers, middle school too, maybe be able to create repeating courses #makeitreal

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ginaseymour Jan 4 @ 10:00 PM EST

My students (HS) love crafting @IslipHSLibrary #makeitreal

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Hessler34 Jan 4 @ 10:00 PM EST

Thank you for all of your amazing insights and ideas! Goodnight! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 10:00 PM EST

Thanks for being here! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 10:01 PM EST

my sentiments exactly. Take care #makeitreal

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sdtitmas Jan 4 @ 10:01 PM EST

A3 step 1, read your book! You and the #makeitreal chat/educators have great input and I'd like to read more.

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MissDenko Jan 4 @ 10:02 PM EST

Lovely chatting with you all! Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2017! Keep on being awesome!! #makeitreal

jacq_mccarthy Jan 4 @ 10:02 PM EST

A3: Focus on being present, take pulse of the room, and adjust lesson plan as needed. #MakeItReal

SteinbrinkLaura Jan 4 @ 10:02 PM EST

A3: Ss will continue reflecting with @RecapThat and take more ownership of own learning. #MakeItReal

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MissDenko Jan 4 @ 10:02 PM EST

awesome book!! You'll love it Scott! #makeitreal

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EHSMrsJ Jan 4 @ 10:02 PM EST

Thanks, @MathDenisNJ! This was my aha #MakeItReal moment of the day. ⬇️ When we know better, we do better. 😉

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EHSMrsJ Jan 4 @ 10:59 AM EST

We just read a Ben Stein piece & all of my references to him were lost on my Ss. (Even Bueller & Clear 👀!) Need to #MakeItReal next time.

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 10:03 PM EST

Thanks for the excellent comments. this PLN charges me up every week! #makeitreal

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sdtitmas Jan 4 @ 10:03 PM EST

Risk taking transformed my classroom. Huge increase in energy/passion for learning from Ss & me. #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 10:03 PM EST

Thanks for helping us all grow! #makeitreal

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forthekiddoes Jan 4 @ 10:04 PM EST

A complete floating on air moment! I wrote about the true learning here https://t.co/3cw7BqvV7k #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 10:04 PM EST

Going to look into this one! Some Ts using snapchat and vines now too #makeitreal

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RichHayzler Jan 4 @ 10:06 PM EST

Risk taking can be contagious. Don't be afraid to share your ideas with your colleagues! Good luck! #MakeItReal

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RACzyz Jan 4 @ 10:06 PM EST

Collecting soup cans for local food pantry. Ss vote for Super Bowl winner by placing in large buckets for either team #makeitreal

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RACzyz Jan 4 @ 10:07 PM EST

Here is website with resources https://t.co/xrpzg9kI3m #makeitreal

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mgrosstaylor Jan 4 @ 10:09 PM EST

💪🏾{NEW POST} EMPOWER #OneWord2017 Let's start here w/Ts & Ss in 2017! https://t.co/XOPtazrXeD #TXed #weirded #UTEdChat #makeitreal #BSD7chat

RickJetter Jan 4 @ 10:13 PM EST

Relevance is crucial in all aspects of education and leadership Thanks Denis @MathDenisNJ #makeitreal #sldunktank @RebeccaCoda @burgessdave

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 4 @ 9:57 PM EST

Check out The new Dunk Tank book by @RickJetter and @RebeccaCoda published by @burgessdave #makeitreal
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