Messy Tech

New blogpost from Messy Tech! This year I want to be more intentional about morning meetings, so I've created a list of questions for the year. If you'd like a copy, go to the blog post and click on the pic of the questions. Happy Community Building! messytech.com/sel

@KathrynSLong2 I love this so much! I just posted 50 songs one can use in the elementary classroom. Check it out! I'd love to see some of your routines! twitter.com/messy_tech

I teach dance fitness routines as part of my school's morning exercise program. Great way to get all students and teachers moving every day. I'm looking to refresh my music playlist with new songs. Suggestions for danceable songs appropriate for elementary school? #PostForPencils

Here is the spreadsheet with links to the lyrics to the songs I posted. They are in Google Doc form and you will have to make copies. #gid=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u…

I just finished posting 50 songs for the classroom and the lyrics on my website messytech.com! If you want to read my blogpost about why I sing with my students, click here: messytech.com/music/10-reaso… Add your favorites in the comments below! Happy singing!

@Allegiant Our flight out of South Bend, IN to Las Vegas has been cancelled. We can’t get ahold of anyone at Allegiant. If we fly out of Fort Wayne instead, can we keep@our flight back to South Bend? No one was available for chat.

As promised, here are 10 songs for the elementary classroom. 🎶 More are on the way! Let me know if you want the lyrics on Google Docs. Reply with songs you use! Blog Post: messytech.com/blog/10-songs-… @mrskaczalamusic @sellers_larissa @Julie64555125 @teachpotter @MrsPalmer23

If you are an online tutor, have you heard of the Teach with Koala? teachwithkoala.com It is an interactive platform with fabulous features like an interactive whiteboard, a marketplace with lessons, and my favorite part--the shared browser. Check it out! #onlinetutor

Singing in the Classroom messytech.com My latest blog post is about singing with your students and 10 reasons you might want to give It a try. 🎶 messytech.com/blog/10-reason… #sing #scienceofreading #4thgrade #fluency #teaching #learning @teachpotter @MrsPalmer23

@MsRosieLMC Thanks! I'm always looking for book recommendations!

I do not think she can write a bad book. Her depth of character, inventive prose and necessary viewpoints all lead to masterful stories. The alternate side of “making it” in the NFL. So good. Must read. #library

Use @BookCreatorApp to create a work/playspace for your entire unit. Takes a lot of work upfront, but it's SO nice to have as you work through your unit of study. @BookCreator_Wil @DanKemp79 #onetinytip @TeachFromRidge @jmattmiller @teachpotter @specialtechie @JenMitchellEDU

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Thank you @DitchThatTxtbk! Getting re-inspired AND newly inspired at the summit! #ditchthattextbookdigitalsummit youtu.be/UMMZOOFxB18 Goal 1: More games!

#onegoodthing In looking for new games to use online, I came across @factile. It is a Jeopardy-type game that students can play in teams. One thing to get me excited about going back to school after break. playfactile.com/mygames @TeachFromRidge @jmattmiller @teachpotter

@VirtualGiff @jmattmiller Wow! This is awesome. Thanks for sharing!

Create a memorable class with techy pirate teaching with ⁦@jmattmiller⁩ #DitchSummit A day behind but I will catch up!

#onegoodthing One thing about using @BookCreatorApp virtually is getting everyone into the library! 3 more of my students got in today! Yay. We are also having fun investigating our wonders on @Wonderopolis and then working in teams to put our curiosities into a BC book!

It’s been a creative & inspiring week! Wrapped up our ‘exploration of identity’ with “I Am Every Good Thing” - a beautiful book by @Author_DDB & @GordonCJamesArt!📚 #AGoodThing #InspireChange

@teachpotter Thank you so much! I appreciate hearing your ideas. If you would share your slide deck with me, I'd be grateful.

@messy_tech Online games to boost engagement- scavenger hunts, this or that, would you rather. I have some in a slide deck if you want. Let me know. Also, class jobs- class comedian, magician, scientist, artist, ect.

Please share ideas about how to keep students engaged during live lessons in Google Meet. I am struggling. Links to podcasts, blog posts, etc. would be appreciated! @pd4uandme @jmattmiller @TeachFromRidge @specialtechie @teachpotter @jillmclean27 @cultofpedagogy @ShakeUpLearning

@teachpotter I need both, but more engagement at this point. I am using Pear Deck, Kami, Jamboard, and Nearpod, but students are super hesitant to speak up, so there are no discussions. :/ I am looking into using breakout rooms and I just signed up for an online class about online teaching.

@messy_tech We are F2F so I can’t be of much help. Are you looking for more engagement during lessons or building class community?

It's time for a #Peartember and #BeInternetAwesome giveaway! To enter, tell us why you think it's important to teach digital citizenship and internet safety to students. 💻⚡️❤️ We'll randomly select some of you to win Be Internet Awesome kits like this! #PearDeck #GoogleforEdu

Struggling to keep accountability for distance learners on tests? The last q had them create a flipgrid explaining their work for dimensional analysis problems. I didn’t think it would turn out this good!! Have I mentioned how much I love @Flipgrid? 👏🏽😍