“Did you think about what we would do in case of a tie?,” I texted my friend Courtney. Yesterday afternoon, we planned and made virtual resources so our classes could still each participate in a virtual March Book Madness.
Today was day one. My class ‘sweet sixteen round one’ match-up was Big Red Lollipop by Rukhsana Khan versus The Can Man by Laura Williams. At 5pm, all students had voted, justified their choice, and it was a tie.
Awaiting her response, I overthought my options. A few weeks ago, I totally would have just chosen my favorite and told them it was so close but the winner is _____. Now, I feel like I owe them so much more than that.
I could do a virtual rock paper scissors? I could make a video of myself choosing the winning title out of a hat? I could think of a number between 1 and 10 and randomly select two students, who chose opposing titles, whoever is closest wins? I could chose one students name out of a hat, have them close their eyes, hold up the two books, and whichever book they’re pointing to, wins?
Is Courtney’s delay in response because she’s overthinking it too?
Allie Writes 
Love that you are keeping March Madness going -I helped a few districts think through how to do this online. Can’t wait to hear the winner!
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I was hoping to keep ours going as well. The principal is still thinking it over. There are many actions that are getting closer consideration these days. I think you should just pick 🙂
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It is SO very easy to overthink in a normal situation, but I can identify with you really wanting to give more to your young learners.
Let us know the results!
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I notice a trend of people overthinking things of late – ! But I so appreciate how you feel you “owe them more” than just breaking the tie. The outcome will be interesting … I’d be tempted to ask the kids to try and justify the OTHER book and see if anyone at all changes his or her mind …
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