MR. K

5th grade teacher. 1 to 1 Chromebooks. Love to integrate technology. PBL. STEM. K-State Wildcats.

[Matt Miller 🗑️ @jmattmiller]

Looking for a fun way to mix up @Quizlet LIVE?

Try Quizlet Quarterback! It helps to ensure one student doesn't DOMINATE the game.

#DitchBook #edtech

[Microsoft Education @MicrosoftEDU]

Have you heard about #AwesomeSquiggles? In this blog, @mrs_smoke explains the global art challenge project and how to get creative and connect classrooms globally through art! Learn more here: https://t.co/EoSVaY04RR #MicrosoftEDU #SkypeClassroom

[Ditch That Textbook @DitchThatTxtbk]

🚨5 things you might not know about @GetKahoot!

💥Play curriculum-aligned games created by Kahoot
💥Create Jumble games
💥Identify “naughty nicknamers”
💥Avoid naughty nicknames
💥Duplicate and change existing Kahoot!s

https://t.co/bd9ww2PA8X #ditchbook

[MR. K @MrK5thgrade]

A5: The benefit of Andover teachers sharing on twitter is we are able to get ideas from all the awesome teachers here in USD385. Also, we can open up or classroom to the world by speaking to experts and creating real world connections that bring our lessons to life. #385edchat

[MR. K @MrK5thgrade]

@ScottKincaids I think food is a great motivator for both students and staff. The virtual field trips that I have seen are very cool! Looking forward to using them in my classroom.

[MR. K @MrK5thgrade]

@thompsonmesks The awesome squiggles project is so much fun for students and a great way to connect to another classroom.

[MR. K @MrK5thgrade]

A4: Wow! Where is that school? It looks awesome. I loved the idea of the virtual field trip, and with our new tools we have here in Andover that would be an easy "surprise" to implement. #385edchat

[MR. K @MrK5thgrade]

@SusieA1920 It would be great for all levels of teachers, but for new teachers, it could be a great place to get ideas and see how other teachers are teaching the same topic/subject.

[MR. K @MrK5thgrade]

A3: I like the idea, but as the article stated, it is difficult to keep it going after a few months. I think twitter can provide this open classroom experience and is more user friendly as it can be any time you have open, not just your plan time during the day. #385edchat

[MR. K @MrK5thgrade]

@hlmaestraymas Great point about how each school is different, even within the same district.

[MR. K @MrK5thgrade]

@jeffgeist416 Those would be great additions to our class options!

[MR. K @MrK5thgrade]

A2: I think the connection with the community such as businesses and community service will be a great addition to our schools. I also think that it will make our students more prepared to enter the real world and get a job. #385edchat

[MR. K @MrK5thgrade]

@P_Slaten You first need to write a learning objective then students rate themselves on that learning objective. Stop - totally confused, Go - ready to move on, Proceed with caution - need help/clarification. You could use a stoplight as a reference.

[MR. K @MrK5thgrade]

@Charbonneau10 I agree. That was my pick also. Very cool idea!

[MR. K @MrK5thgrade]

@MrsW_5thgrade That was probably 3rd on my list. I like the ideas of a short and quick summary. It will make them think of what words will carry the most weight and get their point across.

[MR. K @MrK5thgrade]

@kelly_helmer It seems anything with a time element is a student favorite. Should be some interesting discussions.

[MR. K @MrK5thgrade]

@kelly_helmer @jeffgeist416 @ScottKincaids That surprises me such a low number of middle school students use twitter. I wonder if it is more popular in the high school, or if they use something completely different. Great idea though!

[MR. K @MrK5thgrade]

A1: I think the "So What?" strategy would be very interesting as it would make the students apply what they are learning to the real world. I also really like the "Stop, Go, Proceed" stoplight activity. #385edchat #385edchat

[MR. K @MrK5thgrade]

Students loved learning about the Plains Indians toady. Thanks @centerofthewest for a great presentation! @SkypeClassroom

[MR. K @MrK5thgrade]

Mrs. Uhlenhop does a great job of making sure our school always is decorated with student art work. #385edchat