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brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Ready? We are here! #G2Great @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 @pranikoff

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #G2Great! @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward and I are thrilled to welcome @pranikoff

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Questions for #G2great tonight

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Here are all the questions #G2Great Join us! @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 @pranikoff

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Had a fantastic birthday - ready to end it with a great talk about, well, talk! #g2great Hope I can keep up this week!

btkissel May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Thanks Mary!!! #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

participatechat May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #G2Great by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/FB8JlXMi8b

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Happy birthday @AshleyLS_16 What a compliment that you are topping off the day with #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Had a fantastic birthday - ready to end it with a great talk about, well, talk! #g2great Hope I can keep up this week!

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

So great to be here with the #G2Great community! Let's get talking! @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 @brennanamy

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Questions for #G2great tonight
- brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT
  
  Here are all the questions #G2Great Join us! @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 @pranikoff

girlworld4 May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Hi! Dani, reading coach in Kalispell MT. Will be teaching kinder this fall! Excited to foster engaging student talk w/my kinders! #g2great

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#G2Great Court smiling from SoCal tonight...three sleeps away from joining my crew in NYC! @pranikoff @suzrolander @jdolci @laurenebrown19

btkissel May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@pranikoff LOVE the topic of your book. Sooooo important! #G2Great

johnnydowney May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Hello!!!!! Checking in from Cincinnati Ohio. Next week will be my last week as a Reading Specialist! New role coming!😇🤗🤓 #G2Great

LRobbTeacher May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Happy to be joining tonight's #G2Great chat!

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Three sleeps away...music to my ears @KinneyCourts ! #G2Great

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#G2Great Court smiling from SoCal tonight...three sleeps away from joining my crew in NYC! @pranikoff @suzrolander @jdolci @laurenebrown19

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

oooooooh! I LOVE the topic, too, @btkissel Can't wait to hear about talk in your community. #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@pranikoff LOVE the topic of your book. Sooooo important! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Welcome #G2Great friends. We are so excited to have Kara here tonight. I’m chatting from a hotel in Albany NY tonight.

laurenebrown19 May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Lauren from NYC here! Happy to be in the room where it happens! @pranikoff #G2great

btkissel May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#G2Great Brian from North Carolina. Excited to hear from Kara.

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Words of wisdom @pranikoff @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

We are so grateful to Heinemann for donating Kara’s book to a lucky winner! Good luck to all #G2Great @HeinemannPub @pranikoff

HeinemannPub May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Starting now... join the conversation at #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #G2Great! @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward and I are thrilled to welcome @pranikoff

Teacher_AWebb May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Amber here from MI just finished up a softball and ready to relax with some talking! #G2great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Close to Buffalo, NY my hometown! @DrMaryHoward #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Welcome #G2Great friends. We are so excited to have Kara here tonight. I’m chatting from a hotel in Albany NY tonight.

morales1stgrade May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Hello all! Sandra from NJ. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Hi Johnny! #G2Great so glad you're here to talk about talking!

In reply to @johnnydowney

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Susie here from NYC with @pranikoff and @laurenebrown19 and a few kids enjoying the #G2Great together!

ValentinaESL May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Valentina, PD Specialist for #ELLs in Katy, Tx! Ready to chat about talk with #G2Great

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Tara from NJ. Looking forward to chatting about student talk! #G2Great

JuliaPledl May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Julia here, 6th grade teacher in south LA #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Welcome, @Teacher_AWebb after softball and everything! #G2Great

Teacher_AWebb May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Amber here from MI just finished up a softball and ready to relax with some talking! #G2great

johnnydowney May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Talking is my favorite! #g2great #buddytheelf

In reply to @hayhurst3

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

So great to see you tonight Courtney ;) #G2Great

In reply to @KinneyCourts, @pranikoff, @suzrolander, @jdolci, @laurenebrown19

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hi Tara! So good to see you tonight #G2Great

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Tara from NJ. Looking forward to chatting about student talk! #G2Great

laurenebrown19 May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Lauren from NYC here! So happy to be in the room where it happens! #G2Great @pranikoff @suzrolander

ERobbPrincipal May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#G2great Evan Robb @ERobbPrincipal middle school in VA- in for a few @LRobbTeacher

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hey friend!! #G2Great

johnnydowney May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Talking is my favorite! #g2great #buddytheelf
In reply to @hayhurst3

MargaretGSimon May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Margaret from South Louisiana. #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

How did you bat @Teacher_AWebb ?? #G2Great

Teacher_AWebb May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Amber here from MI just finished up a softball and ready to relax with some talking! #G2great

ValentinaESL May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#G2Great so excited

HeinemannPub May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Starting now... join the conversation at #G2Great
- hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT
  
  Welcome to #G2Great! @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward and I are thrilled to welcome @pranikoff

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hey Dani! #G2Great

In reply to @girlworld4

ssvincent May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Susan from Cincinnati, Miami University early childhood education department. School's out for us!! #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

I am so happy we’re HOOKED you Lauren!! (and jealous of your location() #G2Great

laurenebrown19 May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Lauren from NYC here! So happy to be in the room where it happens! #G2Great @pranikoff @suzrolander

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hi Tara! Glad you're here! #G2Great

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Tara from NJ. Looking forward to chatting about student talk! #G2Great

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hi Mary! So looking forward to being with the #G2Great family tonight! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Hi Tara! So good to see you tonight #G2Great
- tara_smith5 May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
  
  Tara from NJ. Looking forward to chatting about student talk! #G2Great

melizdav May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Morgan from snowy Denver, headed back to coaching next year. #G2Great

johnnydowney May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

So glad to be joining tonight! It's been a couple weeks but so very glad to be here with you friend! #g2great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

jdolci May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Justin from NJ...So excited for tonight. #G2Great

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#G2Great A1:Role of S talk in the classrm is essential:the one doing the talking is the one learning. Ss need space to co-construct learning

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q1: #G2Great

HeatherMMcKay May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Excited to join #G2Great tonight! Heather from Calgary, AB (Canada).

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Love your dedication Ashley so glad you're with us. #g2great

In reply to @AshleyLS_16

emilyfranESL May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Emily, from NC - K-5 ESL teacher. Happy to join! #g2great

morales1stgrade May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Hey Justin! #G2Great

In reply to @jdolci

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Love to talk, too @johnnydowney Welcome! #G2Great

johnnydowney May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Talking is my favorite! #g2great #buddytheelf
In reply to @hayhurst3

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Great to see you @ERobbPrincipal Happy you are here with #G2Great teachers! and @pranikoff

ERobbPrincipal May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#G2great Evan Robb @ERobbPrincipal middle school in VA- in for a few @LRobbTeacher

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Oh my goodness Evan. What an incredible honor to have you here tonight. We’ll just thrilled to have you for as long as you can stay #G2Great

ERobbPrincipal May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#G2great Evan Robb @ERobbPrincipal middle school in VA- in for a few @LRobbTeacher

johnnydowney May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Hi friend! 👋🏻 #g2great

In reply to @ssvincent

btkissel May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

YAY! Same with us. But I'm teaching summer school. :( ....I mean :) haha #G2Great

In reply to @ssvincent

mollienye72 May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Hello! Mollie from Columbus, Ohio.I teach 2nd. Love this topic and the importance of talk w/ Ss!#G2great

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A1 Student talk builds a classroom’s foundation of trust, community and shared learning. We talk to connect, we talk to think aloud.#G2Great

girlworld4 May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Glad you're here, my #voxer friend! #G2great

In reply to @MargaretGSimon

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

We are so grateful to Heinemann for donating Kara’s book to a lucky winner! Good luck to all #G2Great @HeinemannPub @pranikoff

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

I believe in empowering students to tune-in, develop and share their thoughts. Talk does this across all content areas. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A1 Talk deepens our understandings so why would we choose to withhold this stepping stone to meaning-making? #G2Great

MargaretGSimon May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A1: When we engage in authentic conversations about topics we care about. #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

So glad you could be here, @ERobbPrincipal Nice to meet you at NCTE this year. #G2Great

ERobbPrincipal May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#G2great Evan Robb @ERobbPrincipal middle school in VA- in for a few @LRobbTeacher

btkissel May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

It's snowing there??? It's in the 90s here! #G2Great

In reply to @melizdav

girlworld4 May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A1 Student talk empowers learners by giving attention to and affirmation for their ideas, questions, ponderings & they feel valued #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q1 #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q1: #G2Great

dubioseducator May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Faige from Los Angeles. Today I subbed in Toddlers tomorrow Kinders. Science & 4s also this week! #G2great

Mohammed13A May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Hi everyone!! Aaliya Mohammed checking in from #KatyISD #G2Great

emilyfranESL May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A1: Student talk should be far more than teacher talk. #G2great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q1: #G2Great

PWickster May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

So excited about tonight's conversation !!! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Hi Amber welcome to #G2Great

In reply to @Teacher_AWebb

JuliaPledl May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A2: Ss should be talking more than T. The ones doing the talking are the ones doing the learning. #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Hi friend! @jdolci #G2Great

jdolci May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Justin from NJ...So excited for tonight. #G2Great

melizdav May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Construction of learning! Yes! And when paired with writing, gives space and access to engage. #G2Great

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#G2Great A1:Role of S talk in the classrm is essential:the one doing the talking is the one learning. Ss need space to co-construct learning

ssvincent May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

I love to listen so I should hang with you guys! #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Love to talk, too @johnnydowney Welcome! #G2Great
- johnnydowney May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
  
  Talking is my favorite! #g2great #buddytheelf
  In reply to @hayhurst3

elizabethsilvis May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Looking forward to a little talk about Teaching Talk with @pranikoff @DrMaryHoward and #G2Great

Teacher_AWebb May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: #StuVoice is imperative to a successful classroom. You need them to tell you what they want to learn and how they cam do that #G2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Hi Sandra! Good to see you. #G2Great how are your first graders?

In reply to @morales1stgrade

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

One measure for the quality of our instruction is the QUANTITY of talk we turn over to kids. #G2Great

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#G2Great A1:Role of S talk in the classrm is essential:the one doing the talking is the one learning. Ss need space to co-construct learning

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Talking IS co-constructed understanding! @KinneyCourts #G2Great

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#G2Great A1:Role of S talk in the classrm is essential:the one doing the talking is the one learning. Ss need space to co-construct learning

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

.@DrMaryHoward I am luckiest person ever to b in this room w/ these two fabulous women. @pranikoff @laurenebrown19 #happyheart. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT
I am so happy we’re HOOKED you Lauren!! (and jealous of your location() #G2Great
- laurenebrown19 May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT
  
  Lauren from NYC here! So happy to be in the room where it happens! #G2Great @pranikoff @suzrolander

emilyfranESL May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

So. Very. True!! #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A1 Talk deepens our understandings so why would we choose to withhold this stepping stone to meaning-making? #G2Great

johnnydowney May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1 student talk is VITAL to a constructivists theory of learning. And for all of us extroverts- we have to speak through sometimes! #G2Great

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Beautifully put, @girlworld4 !#G2great

girlworld4 May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A1 Student talk empowers learners by giving attention to and affirmation for their ideas, questions, ponderings & they feel valued #g2great

morales1stgrade May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1 Let Ss know that they can speak freely. There are no wrong answers here. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Hi Tara :) #G2Great

In reply to @tara_smith5

JuliaPledl May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: students should be talking more than the teacher. The ones doing the talking, are the ones doing the learning! #G2Great

girlworld4 May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Bet you're tired! I know I would be. I am gearing up to teach kinder this fall! #G2great

In reply to @dubioseducator

ssvincent May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1. Oral Language=basis of literacy!In early childhood classes, many Ss have low oral language skills--so talk time is imperative. #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1 Talk has the potential to elevate student thinking if kids are in the talk driver’s seat. Lift their voices in joyful harmony! #G2Great

jrestock3 May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1) Ss need to lead the discussion but need to learn how to have a discussion through modeling and the use of sentence starters #G2Great

jdolci May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1: We need to believe at our core that human is human & Ss have equal value, shut up, listen #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Welcome Julia glad you are able to be with us tonight! #G2Great

In reply to @JuliaPledl

dubioseducator May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1 We're there for that Sts. Giving them center stage so we learn what they need. #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

So excited to have @pranikoff at #g2great tonight

ValentinaESL May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Talk is critical. If S don't verbalize, the won't internalize. A quiet classroom is a 🚧⚠️ #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Sending major hug your way. Meet you at the pause point :] #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT
.@DrMaryHoward I am luckiest person ever to b in this room w/ these two fabulous women. @pranikoff @laurenebrown19 #happyheart. #G2Great
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT
  
  I am so happy we’re HOOKED you Lauren!! (and jealous of your location() #G2Great
  
  laurenebrown19 May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT
  
  Lauren from NYC here! So happy to be in the room where it happens! #G2Great @pranikoff @suzrolander

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Yes @girlworld4 Affirmation of their ideas makes them confident to bring them forth. Keeps them questioning, pondering. #G2Great

girlworld4 May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A1 Student talk empowers learners by giving attention to and affirmation for their ideas, questions, ponderings & they feel valued #g2great

LisaEickholdt May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Lisa from Georgia excited to talk about talk tonight! #G2Great

morales1stgrade May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

They are GREAT! I am so proud of them and all of the work they are doing this year. #g2great

In reply to @hayhurst3

ElisaW5 May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Hello #G2great Elisa, 5th grade T in Quito, Ecuador. Popping in 4 short while in between making dinner, eating & winding down 4 the night.

PWickster May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1. It's one of the most important life skills we can give students. #G2Great

HeatherMMcKay May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

One of our board's literacy beliefs is literacy is a social practice & oral language is the foundation of literacy. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Wow so glad you're able to join us tonight Evan. Welcome Welcome! #g2great @DrMaryHoward @brennanamy

In reply to @ERobbPrincipal, @LRobbTeacher, @DrMaryHoward, @brennanamy

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Kids are naturally drawn to learning from each other. They have an innate connection to bring out the best thinking in each other. #G2Great

MargaretGSimon May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

We should be affirming their ideas, not shutting them down. #G2Great

In reply to @girlworld4

melizdav May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

#G2Great aw, shoot. Just stopped long enough to drain the past and now I'm a question down! I love Twitter!

dubioseducator May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

YUP! #g2great

In reply to @girlworld4

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

That dedication is what keeps the three of us coming back again and again isn’t it Jenn and Amy? #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Love your dedication Ashley so glad you're with us. #g2great
In reply to @AshleyLS_16

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

So great to see you tonight Heather! #G2Great

HeatherMMcKay May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Excited to join #G2Great tonight! Heather from Calgary, AB (Canada).

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

So happy you are here with us, Patti! (And Gracie!!!!) @PWickster #SCDS #G2Great

PWickster May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

So excited about tonight's conversation !!! #G2Great

laurenebrown19 May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1. Ask them what they think about everything! Their reading brains are developing along w/ their identities. @pranikoff #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Hi Patti! So great to have you join us for #G2Great tonight to talk @ talk with @pranikoff #scdslit @mbartley10_kang are you here?

PWickster May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

So excited about tonight's conversation !!! #G2Great

Mohammed13A May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Students arevteacher and facilitators to their peers. They are learners and achievers. They are the classroom #G2Great #mjejags #katyisd

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q1: #G2Great

ERobbPrincipal May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

#G2Great A1 Students and all people like to communicate- increase engagement and understanding!

girlworld4 May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Reminds me of something called "I See, I Think, I Wonder" that a team of colleagues shared in my graduate course #G2great

In reply to @pranikoff

btkissel May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1 I did my diss study w/ PreK writers. One of my major findings: talk was one of the biggest influences on what they put on pages. #G2Great

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

#G2Great A2: The one doing the talking is the one doing the learning. Learning is social: processing & practice take time. Talk is essential

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Yes, Morgan! A beautiful mentor said just today: "The threads of literacy intertwine" reading & writing intertwined @DrMaryHoward #G2great

melizdav May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Construction of learning! Yes! And when paired with writing, gives space and access to engage. #G2Great
- KinneyCourts May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
  
  #G2Great A1:Role of S talk in the classrm is essential:the one doing the talking is the one learning. Ss need space to co-construct learning

CollabKApow May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1: Always welcome, always encourages. We are a community of learners...questions, ahas, connections, always welcome #G2Great

ValentinaESL May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1 if the T is doing most of the talking, the T is doing most of the learning. Yikes! #G2Great

ssvincent May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A2. I want to add that it's not just talking. It's listening and responding. It's conversation. It must go back and forth #G2great

emilyfranESL May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Yes! Let them learn from each other! #G2great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Kids are naturally drawn to learning from each other. They have an innate connection to bring out the best thinking in each other. #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Absolutely, no wrong answers. It's about the process. @morales1stgrade #G2Great

morales1stgrade May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1 Let Ss know that they can speak freely. There are no wrong answers here. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

When we relinquish a death grip on the talk table we show that we trust kids to take the reigns. It shows we value their thinking #G2Great

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A1 Student talk builds a classroom’s foundation of trust, community and shared learning. We talk to connect, we talk to think aloud.#G2Great

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Even in 6th. grade, we always talk before we write and during the process. Thinking aloud is so important. #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1 I did my diss study w/ PreK writers. One of my major findings: talk was one of the biggest influences on what they put on pages. #G2Great

jdolci May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Some Ts love to hear themselves too darn much #G2Great

In reply to @johnnydowney

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1 Thinking is a messy non-linear path to understanding. Encourage this meandering process w/the gift of TALK TIME! #G2Great

LRobbTeacher May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Student talk is essential for inquiry, for communicating ideas about texts. Student talk develops active listening & responding.#G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1 Student talk is an essential #G2Great It should be omnipresent in every classroom no exceptions

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q1: #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#g2great A1 Talk is a scaffold that supports all learners. Talk supports the risky work - a place where students can try on ideas for size.

girlworld4 May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Love this belief! So much of literacy learning is social - just like talk! Beautiful dovetail #G2great

In reply to @HeatherMMcKay

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

That’ is gorgeous Courtney! #G2Great

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Yes, Morgan! A beautiful mentor said just today: "The threads of literacy intertwine" reading & writing intertwined @DrMaryHoward #G2great
- melizdav May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
  
  Construction of learning! Yes! And when paired with writing, gives space and access to engage. #G2Great
  
  KinneyCourts May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
  
  #G2Great A1:Role of S talk in the classrm is essential:the one doing the talking is the one learning. Ss need space to co-construct learning

johnnydowney May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Absolutely. At the end of the day it's about our Ss not ourselves. #g2great

In reply to @jdolci

CynthiaSchwind May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#G2Great Hi! Not sure if I'm doing this right!

In reply to @pranikoff, @KinneyCourts

ssvincent May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Love it!! Sounds like a smart board (no pun intended!! 😂) #G2Great

HeatherMMcKay May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

One of our board's literacy beliefs is literacy is a social practice & oral language is the foundation of literacy. #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

At a faculty meeting today our dept chair asked us not to talk for the first 15 min. We couldn't stop ourselves. We talked. :) #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

So nice to have you with us Emily! #G2Great Happy to learn with you.

In reply to @emilyfranESL

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Certainly something they will use long after they leave our four walls Patti. Truly a LIFE SKILL #G2Great

PWickster May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1. It's one of the most important life skills we can give students. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Q2: #g2great

ERobbPrincipal May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

#G2Great A1 As a principal I see how important communication is for students- but when I interview people it is equally important

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Love that. All writers of all ages need to talk. That's an easy and fun way to rehearse. @btkissel #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1 I did my diss study w/ PreK writers. One of my major findings: talk was one of the biggest influences on what they put on pages. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Hey friend! #G2Great

morales1stgrade May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

They are GREAT! I am so proud of them and all of the work they are doing this year. #g2great
In reply to @hayhurst3

LisaEickholdt May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1: "Reading and writing float on a sea of talk". James Britton. This sums it up for me. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Well said! #G2Great

In reply to @emilyfranESL

AffinitoLit May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

#g2great Better late than never! Happy to be able to join in!

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward #mirrorworth so early! Wowza! "quality of our instruction is the QUANTITY of talk we turn over to kids." @pranikoff #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT
One measure for the quality of our instruction is the QUANTITY of talk we turn over to kids. #G2Great
- KinneyCourts May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
  
  #G2Great A1:Role of S talk in the classrm is essential:the one doing the talking is the one learning. Ss need space to co-construct learning

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Welcome! #G2Great

In reply to @Mohammed13A

Mohammed13A May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Why are we not talking more in classrooms is the real question?!?! Engagement is key in the learning process #G2Great #mjejags

melizdav May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

#G2Great A1 and the power in talk as assessment to drive and adjust our moves

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Exactly! So, why is it so hard for us to afford our kids the same? Conversation builds enthusiasm. #g2great

btkissel May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

At a faculty meeting today our dept chair asked us not to talk for the first 15 min. We couldn't stop ourselves. We talked. :) #G2Great

emilyfranESL May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Students learning from each other! :) https://t.co/dZa6oogYDJ #g2great

emilyfranESL May 17 @ 2:07 PM EDT

Kindergarten teamwork at its best! #retelling #conversations #ELL

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Beautifully said…. and I can’t imagine withholding those important opportunities from kids! #G2Great (and hello friend!)

LRobbTeacher May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Student talk is essential for inquiry, for communicating ideas about texts. Student talk develops active listening & responding.#G2Great
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

#G2Great A3: I decentralize my power. Ss take ownership over the convos during RA. They drive & I facilitate equity & exploration of thought

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1: I believe ss search for understanding at their core...we are the ones who get in the way many times. #LetThemTalk #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A2 Turn and talk is a simple way to raise Std voices (& close ours). Thoughtful pauses create a culture of thinking out loud. #G2Great

staceyreeder May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1: When Ss talk their thinking is more visible to all who hear them. All thinking grows exponentially w/ each idea shared! #G2Great

ElisaW5 May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1 Student talk is critical 2 learning. Period. The more of it the better. Ts need 2 structure talk 4 learning w/students. #G2great

girlworld4 May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

TU for that insight, Brian. I'm getting a little shaky in my boots about moving to kinder this fall. Want writing to be powerful #G2great

In reply to @btkissel

dubioseducator May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

It's no wonder they call it the "art of conversation" #g2great Some have lost it. Need to rekindle the story telling aspect of it.

In reply to @HeatherMMcKay

ValentinaESL May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Exactly! Being effective communicators is a lifelong skill. And it's learned. We have practice using oral language #G2Great

In reply to @btkissel

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Hi Elisa. I love it when you join us - even a little while makes me happy #G2Great

ElisaW5 May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Hello #G2great Elisa, 5th grade T in Quito, Ecuador. Popping in 4 short while in between making dinner, eating & winding down 4 the night.

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A2 Talk is often our first draft thinking - an opportunity to try out ideas, and experiment with digging deeper. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

This chat is right up your alley :) #G2great

In reply to @morales1stgrade

cpoole27 May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

(New Post) The Final Countdown: A Different 'End of the Year' Mentality! https://t.co/NhnVaY7NTm #mschat #G2great #lrnchat #globaled

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Yes, please, let's trust our kids and release the death grip. Kids need the reigns. (Beautiful!) @DrMaryHoward #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
When we relinquish a death grip on the talk table we show that we trust kids to take the reigns. It shows we value their thinking #G2Great
- tara_smith5 May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
  
  A1 Student talk builds a classroom’s foundation of trust, community and shared learning. We talk to connect, we talk to think aloud.#G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Sorry I'm late. Kimberley from Maine. #g2great

ERobbPrincipal May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

#G2Great A2 Be able to explain the understanding of a concept

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Their reading helps them develop their identity too right @laurenebrown19 @KinneyCourts @pranikoff #G2Great

laurenebrown19 May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1. Ask them what they think about everything! Their reading brains are developing along w/ their identities. @pranikoff #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Talk allows learners to revise & strengthen independent thinking. Sharing thoughts with precision helps solidify understanding. #G2Great

jrestock3 May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2 Studying a mentor text and digging deeper with each day by planning critical questions that allow the students to discuss #G2Great

beardonald May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Nice to see Britton quoted! #G2Great

In reply to @LisaEickholdt, @jdolci

JuliaPledl May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2- talking is part of every single step of learning. It ignites our curiosity, it's during our research, is coming to conclusions #G2Great

morales1stgrade May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2 We have to give kids TIME to talk. A lot of times we rush them. Have to remind ourselves to follow their lead. #G2Great

ERobbPrincipal May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

#G2Great A2 Learn to listen with the intent to understand- good for kids and adults too!

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

#G2Great is already trending folks. I’d say that shows how important this topic and Kara’s book is! @hayhurst3 @brennanamy

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Hi @CynthiaSchwind So glad to see you here! Welcome to #G2Great WOW! @KinneyCourts

CynthiaSchwind May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#G2Great Hi! Not sure if I'm doing this right!
In reply to @pranikoff, @KinneyCourts

Teacher_AWebb May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2: Our pk Ss were talking the idea of force and as they talked based on experiences one boy raised his hand and asked . #G2great

Mohammed13A May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Everyday in readinand wrting. Write like a reader &read like a writer but connection comes from talking/collaborating with peers #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Q2: #g2great

parentmantras May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A1 I truly cannot think without talking, so I expect my kids to as well. Helps make thinking visible anyway. #g2great

jdolci May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

You will have them writing novels...by December #G2Great

In reply to @girlworld4, @btkissel

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

And I’d say to bring out the best in US when we have the privilege of listening in too :] #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Kids are naturally drawn to learning from each other. They have an innate connection to bring out the best thinking in each other. #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Talk was part of their rehearsal, part of their drafting, and part of their revision. The class WAS NOT quiet. Wonderful hum! #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Love that. All writers of all ages need to talk. That's an easy and fun way to rehearse. @btkissel #G2Great
- btkissel May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT
  
  A1 I did my diss study w/ PreK writers. One of my major findings: talk was one of the biggest influences on what they put on pages. #G2Great

girlworld4 May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Now THAT spoke volumes didn't it? #G2Great

In reply to @btkissel

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

💯Susie! Reading is an essential ingredient in developing identity, at all ages across this journey called life. @suzrolander #G2great

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Their reading helps them develop their identity too right @laurenebrown19 @KinneyCourts @pranikoff #G2Great
- laurenebrown19 May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT
  
  A1. Ask them what they think about everything! Their reading brains are developing along w/ their identities. @pranikoff #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Hi Lisa glad you're with us tonight. Rough drafts are for talking too right? #g2great

In reply to @LisaEickholdt

JuliaPledl May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2: I say "turn and talk" and "turn to the person next to you..." more than any other phrase from the proverbial teacher lexicon #G2Great

jdolci May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Oh, I have too..in the past #G2Great

In reply to @girlworld4, @johnnydowney

spiraledu May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

We practice oral storytelling before we do written ones. That's how the elders here do it & it helps the students things out #g2great

In reply to @brennanamy

mollienye72 May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2: we talk - A LOT. From the start of the day w/morning meeting to turn and talk to book clubs to think alouds to closing meeting. #G2great

morales1stgrade May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

I know! So glad I was able to make it! Hate it when I have to miss this awesome chat! #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

This chat is right up your alley :) #G2great
In reply to @morales1stgrade

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Welcome any time @AffinitoLit So glad to see you here! #G2Great

AffinitoLit May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

#g2great Better late than never! Happy to be able to join in!

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

I LOVE the way you worded that. So true! #G2Great

Mohammed13A May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Students arevteacher and facilitators to their peers. They are learners and achievers. They are the classroom #G2Great #mjejags #katyisd
- brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
  
  Q1: #G2Great

jrestock3 May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2) Ss can discuss using a borrowing table, think-frame-pair share...Ts need to step back and let Ss take over the conversation #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

That's why I'm doing it! hahaha #G2Great

In reply to @ssvincent

johnnydowney May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2 talking helps clear the "bugs" out of anything tricky or concerning for Ss or Ts it's the best tool for solving confusion #G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2 A teacher once told me they're going to talk anyway, why not make it a part of the lesson so you don't waste time on discipline. #g2great

LitCoachLady May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Sorry I'm late...this chat is hopping! #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I love to turn all questions back to my students. What's your hunch? How could you find out? What your best explanation? #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 Sometimes it’s important to linger a bit longer & elevate talk to engaging dialogue. Small TALK groups should be plentiful. #G2Great

massignmenthelp May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

#delachat #G2Great #precalcchat #jerdchat Top 5 Concerns Students Have While Writing Assignments https://t.co/QNgbrlLwjX

adebisi4141 May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

https://t.co/oyPcQlW6P2 #repost #instagram No Watermark! #G2Great 924453

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

.@DrMaryHoward spit my wine out..."relinquish our death grip on the talk." YES! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
When we relinquish a death grip on the talk table we show that we trust kids to take the reigns. It shows we value their thinking #G2Great
- tara_smith5 May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
  
  A1 Student talk builds a classroom’s foundation of trust, community and shared learning. We talk to connect, we talk to think aloud.#G2Great

dubioseducator May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 Talking becomes a form of analyzing, synthesizing making sense of our world. Sts need lots of time & space to find their voice #G2great

spiraledu May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

When we do discussions: I open a doc & type what students say so they know their views are valued #g2great helps me save their great quotes!

In reply to @brennanamy

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Sounds like @DrMaryHoward to me lol #g2Great

In reply to @jdolci, @girlworld4, @johnnydowney, @DrMaryHoward

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 Talking is part of path of learning - it is 1 way down the path (thinking, writing, doing are others); lots of starts and stops! #g2great

btkissel May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

For sure....some of my most powerful writing experiences have been in K classrooms! #G2Great

In reply to @girlworld4

emilyfranESL May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: provide a comfortable environment for Ss to take the risk to speak what they are thinking...even its wrong! T&T helps a lot #g2great

morales1stgrade May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 When Ss listen to each other, their conversations grow= learning. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

We maneuver our way to new understandings through talk - as we meanders our way to meaning it’s amazing what we gain along the way #G2Great

ERobbPrincipal May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

#G2Great A1 Students and all people like to communicate- increase engagement and understanding!

CynthiaSchwind May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

I would like to offer this book up for a fall book club in my district- so important! #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @hayhurst3, @brennanamy

Mohammed13A May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Yes! Teacher and administrators collaborate all the time about decisions so let students collaborate more! #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Talk allows learners to revise & strengthen independent thinking. Sharing thoughts with precision helps solidify understanding. #G2Great

beardonald May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Great idea. Notetaking also keeps me quiet while looking at the Ss #G2Great

In reply to @spiraledu, @brennanamy

jdolci May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

What does? #G2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3, @girlworld4, @johnnydowney, @DrMaryHoward

LitCoachLady May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2 Turn and talk invites engagement and builds on the thinking of others. Kids love it! #G2Great

ValentinaESL May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Q2 S need time 4input, but they also need time 4output (talk)- effectively express & communicate ideas, debate w one another, etc #G2great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Connection and collaboration, always! @Mohammed13A #G2Great

Mohammed13A May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Everyday in readinand wrting. Write like a reader &read like a writer but connection comes from talking/collaborating with peers #G2Great
- brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
  
  Q2: #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Me too. Yes and what a great way to collect formative data and teach a lesson that words have value. #g2Great

In reply to @spiraledu, @brennanamy

HeatherMMcKay May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: My classroom is supporting teachers across schools - talk time always built in ex. Knowledge Building Circles, turn & talks #G2Great

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Such great practice to do this-it tells our kids that we want to know what they think, not just sit back and listen to us #G2great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I love to turn all questions back to my students. What's your hunch? How could you find out? What your best explanation? #G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2 I also think that we need to write exactly what kids are saying so the secret about writing your thoughts is out. #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

I could read @DrMaryHoward tweets all day long! So full of wisdom and heart! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1 Thinking is a messy non-linear path to understanding. Encourage this meandering process w/the gift of TALK TIME! #G2Great

ssvincent May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2. Even small group reading intervention, talking with partner or whole group at various points in their rdg aids comprehension #G2great

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A1 I had magnets w/ kids' names on the board - used them to "label" strategies or ideas - students saw the value of sharing ideas #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Did everyone read this. Research study showing the impact of talk on writing. YES YES YES Brian! #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1 I did my diss study w/ PreK writers. One of my major findings: talk was one of the biggest influences on what they put on pages. #G2Great

emilyfranESL May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Great strategy! #G2great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I love to turn all questions back to my students. What's your hunch? How could you find out? What your best explanation? #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Love, love, love, love, love! #G2Great

emilyfranESL May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Students learning from each other! :) https://t.co/dZa6oogYDJ #g2great
- emilyfranESL May 17 @ 2:07 PM EDT
  
  Kindergarten teamwork at its best! #retelling #conversations #ELL

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 STUDENT TALK isn’t something to be scheduled. Let it rise naturally from the heat of thoughtful learning moments. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

#G2Great

jdolci May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Well, she IS my long lost sister from another mister....#G2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3, @girlworld4, @johnnydowney, @DrMaryHoward

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Music to any educator's ears! @btkissel #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Talk was part of their rehearsal, part of their drafting, and part of their revision. The class WAS NOT quiet. Wonderful hum! #G2Great
- pranikoff May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
  
  Love that. All writers of all ages need to talk. That's an easy and fun way to rehearse. @btkissel #G2Great
  
  btkissel May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT
  
  A1 I did my diss study w/ PreK writers. One of my major findings: talk was one of the biggest influences on what they put on pages. #G2Great

polonerd May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Beside Hacking Homework what other great resources do you have for new approach to Homework? #tlap #ditchbook #G2Great #globaledchat

BillBoyle24 May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Those doing the talking are those who are doing the thinking #G2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Again we could all take a page from Faige! #G2Great

dubioseducator May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 Talking becomes a form of analyzing, synthesizing making sense of our world. Sts need lots of time & space to find their voice #G2great

beardonald May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Nodding gets and looking to others helps me enourage S talk-talk. #G2Great

LitCoachLady May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 Oral rehearsal for drafting and revision bring more ideas to the table & opportunities to play with words/ideas. #G2great

johnnydowney May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

😂😂 #G2Great

In reply to @jdolci, @hayhurst3, @girlworld4, @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Aw you sweet TALKER (see how I did that…. huh, get it?#G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT
I could read @DrMaryHoward tweets all day long! So full of wisdom and heart! #G2Great
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT
  
  A1 Thinking is a messy non-linear path to understanding. Encourage this meandering process w/the gift of TALK TIME! #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

I used magnets on the board w/kids' names to capture their thinking and ideas - showed them the value as others referred to them! #G2Great

In reply to @parentmantras

btkissel May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Woah! "Decentralize my power." Love this phrase! #G2Great

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

#G2Great A3: I decentralize my power. Ss take ownership over the convos during RA. They drive & I facilitate equity & exploration of thought

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Yes, the secret about how and why we write our thoughts becomes visible #g2great

parentmantras May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2 I also think that we need to write exactly what kids are saying so the secret about writing your thoughts is out. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Q3: #g2great

jlevenherz May 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2: talk can grow/clarify ideas and support writing and writing can grow/clarify ideas and support talk. Both= better thinking #G2Great

girlworld4 May 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A3 Always be mindful of responses vs discusson; responses are directed to the T but discussion lends itself to shared ideas w/peers #g2great

ValentinaESL May 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Yes a safe environment is important for risk taking #G2great

In reply to @emilyfranESL

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

YES PLEASE! #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Absolutely, no wrong answers. It's about the process. @morales1stgrade #G2Great
- morales1stgrade May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT
  
  A1 Let Ss know that they can speak freely. There are no wrong answers here. #g2great

jdolci May 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

I've added "think introspectively for a few seconds first" lately. #G2Great

In reply to @JuliaPledl

btkissel May 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

We're being very "talk"ative! haha #G2Great

LitCoachLady May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Sorry I'm late...this chat is hopping! #G2Great

johnnydowney May 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Yes!!!! Such a quick powerful tool I use daily #G2Great

ssvincent May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2. Even small group reading intervention, talking with partner or whole group at various points in their rdg aids comprehension #G2great

LRobbTeacher May 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Talk puts Ss at center. Ss talk is about their ideas, not teachers or program. Takes faith that Ss can learn from each other. #g2Great

HeatherMMcKay May 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

❤️'culture of thinking out loud'. When we stop talking, we open up space for students to grow in that space. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A2 Turn and talk is a simple way to raise Std voices (& close ours). Thoughtful pauses create a culture of thinking out loud. #G2Great

LitCoachLady May 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

This! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1 Thinking is a messy non-linear path to understanding. Encourage this meandering process w/the gift of TALK TIME! #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

.@emilyfranESL comfortable for risk taking. Allows teachers to take a risk being quiet and listening, too. #G2Great

emilyfranESL May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: provide a comfortable environment for Ss to take the risk to speak what they are thinking...even its wrong! T&T helps a lot #g2great

JuliaPledl May 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2: literacy teaching points have shifted too- "as readers, writers, talkers..." is a current fave sentence starter for me. #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Love Ss to get riled up trying to convince peers of their interpretation. Voices of urgency and strength. Natural debate ensues. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A3 Too much talking is an enthusiastic teacher’s curse so awareness is key. Practice closing our mouths so they can open theirs. #G2Great

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Me, too Brian! Can't take credit, though. All the credit of the language goes to @MisterMinor #G2great

btkissel May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Woah! "Decentralize my power." Love this phrase! #G2Great
- KinneyCourts May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT
  
  #G2Great A3: I decentralize my power. Ss take ownership over the convos during RA. They drive & I facilitate equity & exploration of thought

ERobbPrincipal May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A1 #G2Great Great point- time to talk is great- so is time to read independently

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1 Thinking is a messy non-linear path to understanding. Encourage this meandering process w/the gift of TALK TIME! #G2Great

melizdav May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

I surround myself w/ people who talk to think; and we must remember those who don't talk w/o thinking. Writing is visible. #G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A1 I truly cannot think without talking, so I expect my kids to as well. Helps make thinking visible anyway. #g2great

beardonald May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

I ask them to come with Golden Lines. Ss read them and then tell us why they're golden. #G2Great

In reply to @brennanamy

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

3 My kids are responsible for formulating their own disc. points/questions to bring to book groups-it’s about what they want to say #G2Great

spiraledu May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

I sometimes share with families on blog or newsletter. often times they have great explainations that can be used w/ other S #g2great

In reply to @hayhurst3, @brennanamy

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A3 A big part of the book club experience is practicing how to lead/participate in book talk #G2Great

aniruel_ewoks May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

#G2Great

Teacher_AWebb May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A3: Our students did book talks for their votes during March and May Book Madness. It gave them more power and control over choices #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

And so we hold tight to the things that matter most. ALWAYS enough time for those! #G2Great

ERobbPrincipal May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A1 #G2Great Great point- time to talk is great- so is time to read independently
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT
  
  A1 Thinking is a messy non-linear path to understanding. Encourage this meandering process w/the gift of TALK TIME! #G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A3 T should not be holding the hot potato. Pass it quickly: But why do you think that? What do you know already? Tell me more. #g2great

EduGladiators May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

🎯SATURDAY #EduGladiators teams up w/#ImpactMatters & @ZacharyJeans hosts! #edureal #kyadmin #langchat #G2Great #memspachat #GlobalEdChat

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

#G2Great A4: Kinda always. It's the way in which we look at spaces in our day to find opportunities to support Ss' conversational indep.

AssignmentHelpN May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

#delachat #G2Great #precalcchat #delachat The Ultimate Compilation of 60 Ways To Use an iPad in the Classroom https://t.co/Du9eR0MYRB

Mohammed13A May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Let them choose their book,&let the LEAD their own book club discussions. Give lots of feedback in the process to evoke more convo #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Q3: #g2great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Wow, I would be love to talk with your district. It would be great to see work in your classrooms. Be in touch! @CynthiaSchwind #G2Great

CynthiaSchwind May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

I would like to offer this book up for a fall book club in my district- so important! #G2Great
In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @hayhurst3, @brennanamy

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

This is how we express our shared humanity we share our ideas we grow conversations we connect #g2Great

LRobbTeacher May 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Talk puts Ss at center. Ss talk is about their ideas, not teachers or program. Takes faith that Ss can learn from each other. #g2Great

morales1stgrade May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A3 Teach them how to talk about a book. Let them practice. Let them know it might be messy at first. #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2: Oral rehearsal & thinking-so important for all learners. Don Holdaway said, must go through your ears & across your tongue 1st #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Hi Donald! Amy and Jenn our incredible friend Donald is here! @hayhurst3 @brennanamy #G2Great

beardonald May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

I ask them to come with Golden Lines. Ss read them and then tell us why they're golden. #G2Great
In reply to @brennanamy

jrestock3 May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A3:Literature discussion groups Ss come with a set purpose during reading a text and come to discuss(T is apart of the group) #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A3 don't talk; teach to look around circle when speaking, not at T; don't raise hands; track conversations/discussions #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A3: In a writing context, I strongly believe in student-led conferences. Students lead the way and we get insight into thinking. #G2Great

randomawwpics May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

#G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

All great questions #G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A3 T should not be holding the hot potato. Pass it quickly: But why do you think that? What do you know already? Tell me more. #g2great

emilyfranESL May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A3: in order for Ss to take control of the text they need 2 find a strong connection. Personal/cultural connection always works #G2great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Q3: #g2great

Mohammed13A May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Love this... #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A3 Too much talking is an enthusiastic teacher’s curse so awareness is key. Practice closing our mouths so they can open theirs. #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Those notes are priceless and so helpful in future teaching, right! @beardonald @spiraledu @brennanamy #G2Great

beardonald May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Great idea. Notetaking also keeps me quiet while looking at the Ss #G2Great
In reply to @spiraledu, @brennanamy

LRobbTeacher May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Totally agree,Kara. #G2Great

In reply to @pranikoff, @SheskeyS

dubioseducator May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A2 for younger student some talk needed some structure. Our wonder wall in Kinders helped those uncertain reluctant "talkers" focus #G2great

girlworld4 May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

TU for that insight, Mary - at least I know when I talked too much, I was being enthusiastic, and not just unaware #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

I LOVE the way you said that Kimberly (and so happy too see your wonderful face on my screen friend!) #G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A3 T should not be holding the hot potato. Pass it quickly: But why do you think that? What do you know already? Tell me more. #g2great

johnnydowney May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A3 I always turn things around to them, asking follow up questions to prove them to think on their own and not search for my answer #G2Great

laurenebrown19 May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Me too, which is something I love about teaching. Makes me a better human! Human to human. That's all there is! #g2great

In reply to @jdolci

LitCoachLady May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A3 Get Ss to talk to each other ¬ back at the teacher when discussing books. Teacher can be an equal participant or observer. #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Courtney you are going on my mirror! Will show you when you come!! #G2Great "I decentralize my power...ss take ownership."

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

#G2Great A3: I decentralize my power. Ss take ownership over the convos during RA. They drive & I facilitate equity & exploration of thought

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

LOVE that so much Amy! #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2: Oral rehearsal & thinking-so important for all learners. Don Holdaway said, must go through your ears & across your tongue 1st #G2Great

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

I love this! Great writing begins with rehearsal - it's important for our kids to embrace this #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2: Oral rehearsal & thinking-so important for all learners. Don Holdaway said, must go through your ears & across your tongue 1st #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

This, YES !!!! Thinking and talking is good rehearsal for writing. @parentmantras #G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2 I also think that we need to write exactly what kids are saying so the secret about writing your thoughts is out. #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

I am careful to honor student ideas and not share my own. I keep talk in their hands by simply asking , "What are YOU thinking?" #G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Sometimes we think that because they haven't talked yet, they aren't thinking. Give them time to process and then talk. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Model what a book club should look like let understand how to push the level of conversation. Coach them #g2Great

In reply to @Mohammed13A

JuliaPledl May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 we prepare for bk clubs, saving ideas in NB so we are ready 2 follow any path & then its in the club to go where they want to #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

I bet you all got him hooked! :) #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Hi Donald! Amy and Jenn our incredible friend Donald is here! @hayhurst3 @brennanamy #G2Great
- beardonald May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT
  
  I ask them to come with Golden Lines. Ss read them and then tell us why they're golden. #G2Great
  In reply to @brennanamy

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Ah yes, the enthusiastic teacher’s CURSE. I suffer from the same thing and have to work on it all the time! #G2Great

girlworld4 May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

TU for that insight, Mary - at least I know when I talked too much, I was being enthusiastic, and not just unaware #G2Great
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

jrestock3 May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3) Giving Ss scaffold of conversation starts and practicing how to use them with mentor texts #G2Great

CollabKApow May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A2: Think-Pair-Share, table talks, read aloud turn and talks, and topic immersion charts in reading genre studies and science #G2Great

Gavin_Sonntag May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A1) Collaboration is a necessity in the classroom. Additionally, students must learn collaboration skills needed for 21st century! #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

"voices of urgency and strength!" Our whole world could use a bit of this right now @pranikoff #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Love Ss to get riled up trying to convince peers of their interpretation. Voices of urgency and strength. Natural debate ensues. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Our mission in life Brian! #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
I bet you all got him hooked! :) #G2Great
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT
  
  Hi Donald! Amy and Jenn our incredible friend Donald is here! @hayhurst3 @brennanamy #G2Great
  
  beardonald May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT
  
  I ask them to come with Golden Lines. Ss read them and then tell us why they're golden. #G2Great
  In reply to @brennanamy

LisaEickholdt May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3: Teach kids to linger on idea-talk long about a concept instead of waiting to interject their new idea. #G2Great

ValentinaESL May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 explicitly model accountable talk circles. Show S how to hold book talk. What that looks & sounds like. #G2great

beardonald May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

right.#G2Great

In reply to @btkissel

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3 I move my chair slightly back from the small group table. Repositioning myself shifts the talk back to them. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Welcome to #G2Great Elisa! #G2Great

In reply to @ElisaW5, @ShiftParadigm

dubioseducator May 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

For me from here I blog. For Sts another segue to writing #g2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Teaching kids to take ownership of their own questions, musings, reactions. Yes, pass it on to THEM, it's where it belongs! #G2great

parentmantras May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A3 T should not be holding the hot potato. Pass it quickly: But why do you think that? What do you know already? Tell me more. #g2great

btkissel May 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

"the enthusiatic teacher's CURSE." BRILLIANT! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Ah yes, the enthusiastic teacher’s CURSE. I suffer from the same thing and have to work on it all the time! #G2Great
- girlworld4 May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
  
  TU for that insight, Mary - at least I know when I talked too much, I was being enthusiastic, and not just unaware #G2Great
  In reply to @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

I love that - double benefit! #G2Great

beardonald May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Great idea. Notetaking also keeps me quiet while looking at the Ss #G2Great
In reply to @spiraledu, @brennanamy

LRobbTeacher May 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Yay! Talk leads to thinking imagining and writing. All learning is social. I love to talk. #g2Great

In reply to @tara_smith5, @DrMaryHoward

parentmantras May 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Thanks Mary! I'm always excited when I remember #g2great on Thursdays at 8:30 instead of when I remember it Friday morning. 😜

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

johnnydowney May 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Love to linger! And that's a great word! #g2great

In reply to @LisaEickholdt

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Beautiful " through your ears & across your tongue" @brennanamy #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2: Oral rehearsal & thinking-so important for all learners. Don Holdaway said, must go through your ears & across your tongue 1st #G2Great

Gavin_Sonntag May 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A2) Talking not only allows Ss to communicate to build ideas, but also allows for Ss to defend/explain their thought processes. #G2Great

HeatherMMcKay May 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3: stepping out of the space and establishing Ss led protocols for how to switch between speakers supports Ss to lead class talk #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Ahhh…. Lovely friend #G2Great

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

#G2Great A3: I decentralize my power. Ss take ownership over the convos during RA. They drive & I facilitate equity & exploration of thought

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Processing time is so important! #G2Great

In reply to @parentmantras

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

.@morales1stgrade isn't all the best learning messy! #G2Great

morales1stgrade May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A3 Teach them how to talk about a book. Let them practice. Let them know it might be messy at first. #g2great

spiraledu May 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3. I think #booksnaps are a great way to start conversations. #g2great why did that part speak to you? Did anyone else notice that?

In reply to @brennanamy

johnnydowney May 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

And sometimes a gentle nonverbal reminder of who they can and should bounce ideas off of. Love to combine the 2, more drama #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

btkissel May 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@Gavin_Sonntag YES! #G2Great

Gavin_Sonntag May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A1) Collaboration is a necessity in the classroom. Additionally, students must learn collaboration skills needed for 21st century! #G2Great

ssvincent May 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

YES! I actually have a hard time with "turn &talk" because I need "sit & ponder" first! Or "stop & jot" first. Honor differences #G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Sometimes we think that because they haven't talked yet, they aren't thinking. Give them time to process and then talk. #g2great

morales1stgrade May 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

It's how I learn...lol #g2great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT
.@morales1stgrade isn't all the best learning messy! #G2Great
- morales1stgrade May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT
  
  A3 Teach them how to talk about a book. Let them practice. Let them know it might be messy at first. #g2great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Ss ALWAYS have interesting ideas. I've already done my thinking about a text. The goal is to give Ss space to think independently. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3 LOTS of collaboration opportunities where we become fly on the wall observers taking anecdotal notes. #G2Great

ERobbPrincipal May 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#G2Great A# I really like to see planned opportunities for students to communicate about books- questions and reflection opportunities

Mohammed13A May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Let them choose their book,&let the LEAD their own book club discussions. Give lots of feedback in the process to evoke more convo #G2Great
- brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT
  
  Q3: #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Show don’t tell and then support them along the way. Love it Jenn #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Model what a book club should look like let understand how to push the level of conversation. Coach them #g2Great
In reply to @Mohammed13A

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3 I'm working w/ Ts to stay out of T&Ts - let students work through and coach in with prompts, don't lead w/your own Qs #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

This quote needs to be retweet and retweet and retweet… #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
"voices of urgency and strength!" Our whole world could use a bit of this right now @pranikoff #G2Great
- pranikoff May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT
  
  Love Ss to get riled up trying to convince peers of their interpretation. Voices of urgency and strength. Natural debate ensues. #G2Great

emilyfranESL May 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Explicitly model academic TALK is Key....yes @ValentinaESL #G2great

ValentinaESL May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 explicitly model accountable talk circles. Show S how to hold book talk. What that looks & sounds like. #G2great

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Lucky district is all I am saying!! #G2Great @pranikoff

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Wow, I would be love to talk with your district. It would be great to see work in your classrooms. Be in touch! @CynthiaSchwind #G2Great
- CynthiaSchwind May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT
  
  I would like to offer this book up for a fall book club in my district- so important! #G2Great
  In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @hayhurst3, @brennanamy

LRobbTeacher May 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Love shared humanity, Jenn! #G2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#G2Great Huey "they grow into it (reading) as they learned to talk, "

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2: Oral rehearsal & thinking-so important for all learners. Don Holdaway said, must go through your ears & across your tongue 1st #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Q4: #G2Great

LitCoachLady May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3 Fishbowl discussions let Ss observe & analyze book discussions to learn from them-both process & substance. #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

.@girlworld4 Man did I need to learn to listen and not talk. Did not come naturally to me. But I found it so worthwhile. #G2Great

girlworld4 May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

TU for that insight, Mary - at least I know when I talked too much, I was being enthusiastic, and not just unaware #G2Great
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

jdolci May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Yeah...so many kiddos are ready to share & many need a few secs...levels the "playing field" & values built thinking b4 acting. #G2Great

In reply to @JuliaPledl

emilyfranESL May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

I need to start doing this! :/ #G2great

spiraledu May 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3. I think #booksnaps are a great way to start conversations. #g2great why did that part speak to you? Did anyone else notice that?
In reply to @brennanamy

jdsniadecki May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Hey there! Back from dinner w/girls! Fun! Jennifer here from IN, 6th grade. #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

The lingering is so important, we always rush, we need to take it in, listen, linger and learn #g2great

LisaEickholdt May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3: Teach kids to linger on idea-talk long about a concept instead of waiting to interject their new idea. #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Value and name when Ss choose purposeful talk during independent times - that's transfer! That's what we want! Celebrate it! #g2great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

.@suzrolander @KinneyCourts Such articulate teachers. Beautiful and precise! #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Courtney you are going on my mirror! Will show you when you come!! #G2Great "I decentralize my power...ss take ownership."
- KinneyCourts May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT
  
  #G2Great A3: I decentralize my power. Ss take ownership over the convos during RA. They drive & I facilitate equity & exploration of thought

dubioseducator May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

I love this "sit and ponder" The rush can be overwhelming especially for young Sts #G2Great

In reply to @ssvincent

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Recognize students who revise and confirm their thinking through conversation. Emphasize the process not the answer. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A4 Use ANY experience to put talk in Sts’ hands. Create a TALK CULTURE by making it integral to the learning day. #G2Great

ElisaW5 May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A2 When Ss pairs talk in classroom I often ask them 2 make sure both partners can explain ideas. They keep talking until they can. #G2great

HeatherMMcKay May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3 I love how Cunningham's book Story: Still the Heart of Literacy learning helps us look at and learn from kinds of talk happening #G2Great

Gavin_Sonntag May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3) I don't position the students... THEY position themselves. Allow an a flexible seating environment for easy discussion! #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Love this Ashley! We have to get ss to look at each other and not us for confirmation. @AshleyLS_16 #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A3 don't talk; teach to look around circle when speaking, not at T; don't raise hands; track conversations/discussions #G2Great

spiraledu May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@TaraMartinEDU has a great blog on how to get you started with #BookSnaps #g2great

In reply to @emilyfranESL, @TaraMartinEDU

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

This is such hard work-but so worth taking the time (and patience) to practice #g2great

LisaEickholdt May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3: Teach kids to linger on idea-talk long about a concept instead of waiting to interject their new idea. #G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A4 @tara_smith5 You are so good at offering opportunities for kids to really talk out their thinking. Socratic circles and such. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

I love that Stacey! #G2Great

staceyreeder May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1: When Ss talk their thinking is more visible to all who hear them. All thinking grows exponentially w/ each idea shared! #G2Great

girlworld4 May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Absolutely. When we lead w/our Qs, then Ss are simply giving us what they think we want. We lose authenticity in their learning #G2Great

In reply to @AshleyLS_16

beardonald May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Ss work with a partner to plan how they will guide the discussion of what we've read. "Two to Ask" #G2Great

twglobal4 May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

#G2Great Pop in Radio! https://t.co/KBy7NG4gqR

Mohammed13A May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Conferring and small group instruction#tcrwp also letting them design their end product to demonstrate their own learning .. #G2great #mje

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Q4: #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A4 There are endless opportunities when you make that something you value #G2Great

HeinemannPD May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

In progress... jump on in! #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #G2Great! @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward and I are thrilled to welcome @pranikoff

johnnydowney May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A4 book clubs are a quick easy way to motivate and converse. Engaging and authentic #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Just staying quiet gives students independence. "Good thinking takes time," I say. Then smile and just wait for their ideas. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

We want to be sure that we know that TALK is NOT responding to questions…. it’s a pathway to the process not an end point. #G2Great

jdsniadecki May 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Starting late tonight! #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Q4: #G2Great

johnnydowney May 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A4 also a quick morning meeting conversation around he circle can be low risk for many Ss #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Yes we have @beardonald with us #G2Great

beardonald May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Ss work with a partner to plan how they will guide the discussion of what we've read. "Two to Ask" #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

.@AshleyLS_16 a worthy pursuit! #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3 I'm working w/ Ts to stay out of T&Ts - let students work through and coach in with prompts, don't lead w/your own Qs #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A4: Ss need to work in book/writing groups. I wrote a blog post about this issue on my blog this week: https://t.co/Hh1hlLMMHG. #G2Great

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Rich conversations lead to rich thinking and writing. I try to build this habit #G2great

parentmantras May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A4 @tara_smith5 You are so good at offering opportunities for kids to really talk out their thinking. Socratic circles and such. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4 Kids tend to look to us even when talking to peers. Stepping back lets them assume control. Don’t hover! #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Look! #G2Great is trending!!!

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Fishbowl discussions have so much power- kids learning from each other #G2Great

LitCoachLady May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3 Fishbowl discussions let Ss observe & analyze book discussions to learn from them-both process & substance. #G2Great

morales1stgrade May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4 Art of Comprehension! Where is @trevorabryan??? Kids convos grow using the access lenses! #g2great

jrestock3 May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Give Ss academic language to be successful but the biggest leverage was recording their conversation and asking Ss how to improve #G2Great

Mohammed13A May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Love this! Starting this tomorrow in my classroom #talkculture #g2great #mjejags

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A4 Use ANY experience to put talk in Sts’ hands. Create a TALK CULTURE by making it integral to the learning day. #G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4 Kids will talk more about what they really think when they trust you. Instead of lesson planning, try experience planning. #G2Great

jlevenherz May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A3 teach readers how to prepare, how to look at different perspectives, how to grow ideas. Give tools for meaningful talk w/out you #G2Great

LRobbTeacher May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Yes, model and coach! Ss are super engaged when they do the talking. Ss tLk gives Ts learning opportunities. #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

girlworld4 May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

It's the BIRTHDAY GIRL!!! #G2Great

In reply to @jdsniadecki

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

And this starts in Morning Meetings! The more we teach students the value of interacting with each other, the better. #G2Great

In reply to @suzrolander

LitCoachLady May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4 Giving Ss opportunities to lead lessons, inquiry circles, discussions can develop empathy for that role, as well as leadership. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Hi Jennifer! No one is ever late to #g2great Just so happy you are here!

In reply to @jdsniadecki

jdolci May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

I hear ya...7-10 seconds of wait time is always a good starting point. #G2Great

In reply to @JuliaPledl

btkissel May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Gavin....BIG! When we talk about "choice" we need to also give choices in physical spaces and choices in groupings. #G2Great

Gavin_Sonntag May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3) I don't position the students... THEY position themselves. Allow an a flexible seating environment for easy discussion! #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

.@brennanamy @LisaEickholdt LINGERING is one of my favorite verbs. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT
The lingering is so important, we always rush, we need to take it in, listen, linger and learn #g2great
- LisaEickholdt May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
  
  A3: Teach kids to linger on idea-talk long about a concept instead of waiting to interject their new idea. #G2Great

HeatherMMcKay May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4 I like the idea of 'soft starts' - let students begin day with curiosity fuelled conversations:) #G2Great

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT

#G2Great A5: The absense of listening with deep intent negates talk. As a tchr, stay in the moment. For Ss, model, coach & give them the WHY

suzrolander May 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A3: @pranikoff this is where I need to grow. I strive to facilitate student control but I won't lie, it is hard for me a times. #G2Great

ERobbPrincipal May 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT

#G2Great A3 Structure communication opportunities can be great for kids such as Paideia

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT

And Ss will never think about WHY they're doing what they're doing - it will always be "b/c my T told me to!" #G2Great

In reply to @girlworld4

CollabKApow May 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4: All and any opportunity...acknowlesge every effort from Ss thoughts and connections, always trying to relate to Ss and thinking #G2great

Gavin_Sonntag May 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4) Give ways to start discussions. Give Ss guidelines like this as well! The goal is STUDENT led discussions, NOT teacher led... #G2Great

laurenebrown19 May 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4. To extend, I ask Ss to express thinking in whatever way works for them: talk to a partner, draw a comic, write. @pranikoff #G2Great

dubioseducator May 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4 BOOKS! Opens door 2conversation & to Ts understanding of their Sts. Subbing w/4s giving me more insight https://t.co/BNDbLcnGEm #G2great

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT

That was my "new try" this year. Loved it - and the kids loved it, which is more important. #g2great

HeatherMMcKay May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4 I like the idea of 'soft starts' - let students begin day with curiosity fuelled conversations:) #G2Great

LisaEickholdt May 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT

4: Interactive read aloud with acct. talk is imperative. Eliminate students raising their hands and let them chime in with ideas. #G2Great

JuliaPledl May 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4 book clubs, partnerships, advisory, WW feedback, any group work at all- also big fan of juicy topics in middle, big life Q's etc #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT

AWESOME!!!! #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Look! #G2Great is trending!!!

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4 Let talk revolve around CHOICE books. BOOK LOVE fuels meaningful talk in emotionally engaging experiences. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#g2great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT

.@LRobbTeacher So glad you agree. They are natural connectors. We just have to give them the space. #G2Great

LitCoachLady May 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT

This is so important. #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

We want to be sure that we know that TALK is NOT responding to questions…. it’s a pathway to the process not an end point. #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT

It's tough at 1st! But if you know what you're listening for/have prompts ready, it's easy peasy! Amazing progress in short time! #g2great

In reply to @pranikoff

ValentinaESL May 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4 morning meetings, current events, read alouds, sci experiments, tests, feelings, family events, anything that engages S! #G2great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Q5: #G2Great

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Experience planning...let me just say how much I love this! They will forget the lesson, most likely, not the experience. #G2great

parentmantras May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4 Kids will talk more about what they really think when they trust you. Instead of lesson planning, try experience planning. #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

.@laurenebrown19 Choice is so important. Many ways to respond and prepare and extend talk. #G2Great

laurenebrown19 May 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4. To extend, I ask Ss to express thinking in whatever way works for them: talk to a partner, draw a comic, write. @pranikoff #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

I couldn’t like this enough times if I tried! #G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4 Kids will talk more about what they really think when they trust you. Instead of lesson planning, try experience planning. #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

.@DrMaryHoward does the 60+ mean anything?...that there are so many brilliant educators with amazing ideas! #G2Great sit back and enjoy?

HeatherMMcKay May 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

❤️"experience planning" to build vocabulary and language through talk! #G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4 Kids will talk more about what they really think when they trust you. Instead of lesson planning, try experience planning. #G2Great

LeeAraoz May 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

This is a GAME-CHANGER!! Student-Created Google Classroom Classes for Literature Circles/Book Clubs #G2Great https://t.co/8VofalzqXr

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A5 I can’t teach if I don’t listen to what my kids are thinking/questioning, by encouraging their talk I also model how to listen.#G2Great

girlworld4 May 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

These were helpful go-to truths for my teachers #g2great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A5 Conversation is about more than what we hear. We stand to learn even more from the nuances of discourse. #G2Great

ERobbPrincipal May 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

#G2Great A4 Reading and structured student conversations that encourage reflection and critical thinking

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

I’m with you friend! #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

.@DrMaryHoward does the 60+ mean anything?...that there are so many brilliant educators with amazing ideas! #G2Great sit back and enjoy?

Mohammed13A May 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

You know they want to talk during your read aloud bc they are engaged and ideas are coming to them! #g2great #letthemtalk

LisaEickholdt May 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT

4: Interactive read aloud with acct. talk is imperative. Eliminate students raising their hands and let them chime in with ideas. #G2Great

jlevenherz May 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4 teach Ss to pay attention to body language... when to jump in, when to hold back, how to invite in a quieter voice #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A5: What do you gain? Listening allows us to build meaningful relationship with students. #G2Great

spiraledu May 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A5. We do taking circles when conflict happens: everyone gets a chance to tell their side & suggest a solution. It's routine now! #g2great

In reply to @brennanamy

beardonald May 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Cool! #G2great

In reply to @LeeAraoz

suzrolander May 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

I have seen @pranikoff wait and sometimes it is painful but always results in deep student talk! #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Just staying quiet gives students independence. "Good thinking takes time," I say. Then smile and just wait for their ideas. #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Lot's to talk about across the miles! @DrMaryHoward @suzrolander #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
I’m with you friend! #G2Great
- suzrolander May 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
  
  .@DrMaryHoward does the 60+ mean anything?...that there are so many brilliant educators with amazing ideas! #G2Great sit back and enjoy?

ERobbPrincipal May 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

#G2Great A5 Listening is the key to understanding your students and building relationships

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Teachers can trust that giving all the wait time necessary IS good teaching. Deep, independent thinking takes time & perseverance. #G2Great

johnnydowney May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A5 as a teacher you gain invaluable formative data about your students. Grab a pad and start writing. Listen for their thinking! #G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

I love how engaged you are in noticing and acting on what you see your kids need. #g2great

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A5 I can’t teach if I don’t listen to what my kids are thinking/questioning, by encouraging their talk I also model how to listen.#G2Great

LitCoachLady May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A4 Think about how practice of raising hands helps or hinders student conversation. Consider alternatives with purpose in mind. #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A5 Tchr talk is one of the biggest scaffolds in any classroom. When T listens instead, they learn what scaffolds Ss actually need. #G2Great

jdolci May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

I have LIVED it personally & the result was SINCERELY LIFE CHANGING! #NCTE16 #G2Great

In reply to @suzrolander, @pranikoff

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

.@parentmantras Congratulations! You are our winner tonight! Thank you @HeinemannPub for donating @pranikoff fantastic book to #G2Great.

ValentinaESL May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A5 As Ts we can listen to clear up misconceptions, take anecdotal notes, formatively assess language development. And more! #G2great

ERobbPrincipal May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#G2Great A5- A personal discipline for me- Listen with the intent to understand VS listening to just respond

jrestock3 May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A 5) The tough part is getting Ss to listen to each other which is why it is important to model how to add on to others ideas #G2Great

emilyfranESL May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A5: Before I answer Ss I wait to see if another student has an answer to the question. In many occasions, they teach each other #g2great

LRobbTeacher May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A4 students discuss questions they write; collaborative projects; negotiation w/other Ss & with Teacher. #G2Great

Mohammed13A May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Listening to ss gives you authentic data about instruction. If you just listen you will know where the struggle lies. #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Q5: #G2Great

Gavin_Sonntag May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A5) If we constantly talk/provide information, do Ss have opportunities to show what they learned? Let Ss show you what they know! #G2Great

beardonald May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Yes. How can I teach unless I know what you know? #G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
I love how engaged you are in noticing and acting on what you see your kids need. #g2great
- tara_smith5 May 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
  
  A5 I can’t teach if I don’t listen to what my kids are thinking/questioning, by encouraging their talk I also model how to listen.#G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Yes AND to understand kids at much deeper levels. THEIR talk let’s us travel us on the thinking journey w/them #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A5: What do you gain? Listening allows us to build meaningful relationship with students. #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

.@DrMaryHoward "a pathway to the process not an end point." Love this! wow! @pranikoff #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

We want to be sure that we know that TALK is NOT responding to questions…. it’s a pathway to the process not an end point. #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

My colleague did a 'no raising hands' discussion with Ks and they rocked it! #G2Great

In reply to @LitCoachLady

ssvincent May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Love this thought ("deep intent") I think some students need more support with talk, and some need more support with listening. #G2Great

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT

#G2Great A5: The absense of listening with deep intent negates talk. As a tchr, stay in the moment. For Ss, model, coach & give them the WHY

btkissel May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A5: Lately, I feel education has been hijacked by a mindset that privileges achievement over relationships. It worries me. #G2Great

melizdav May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#G2Great Ss come in talking. Had to rethink my soft start to keep the conversations going, not stop them at the door.

LeeAraoz May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Thanks, Donald! #G2Great

In reply to @beardonald

ElisaW5 May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Thanks, friends! Will catch up w/the @Storify. Have a great night! #G2great

jdsniadecki May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A5: I’m a talker, but when I stop (he, he) I love to listen to Ss! I still wish they would talk more! Work to be done, for sure. #g2great

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Yes, be intentional and flexible about how we structure sharing out loud time. #G2Great

LitCoachLady May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A4 Think about how practice of raising hands helps or hinders student conversation. Consider alternatives with purpose in mind. #G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Yay! I love winning. #noreallyIdo Thank you #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

.@parentmantras Congratulations! You are our winner tonight! Thank you @HeinemannPub for donating @pranikoff fantastic book to #G2Great.

LitCoachLady May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A5 Sometimes ask Ss to share what their partner said/thinks rather than themselves. Encourages better listening/processing. #G2Great

eliseheger May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Instead of lesson planning, try experience planning. Life has lessons, but experiences are what we remember! #g2great #LeadUpChat

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
I couldn’t like this enough times if I tried! #G2Great
- parentmantras May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT
  
  A4 Kids will talk more about what they really think when they trust you. Instead of lesson planning, try experience planning. #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Such an honor to be able to listen @jdolci Life changing for all. #NCTE16 @suzrolander #G2Great

jdolci May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

I have LIVED it personally & the result was SINCERELY LIFE CHANGING! #NCTE16 #G2Great
In reply to @suzrolander, @pranikoff

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A5 When we truly listening we don’t just attend to WHAT but HOW - the process leading to talk is just as important! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

And we have to always be cognizant of that Kara because the teacher’s instinct is to jump right in! #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Just staying quiet gives students independence. "Good thinking takes time," I say. Then smile and just wait for their ideas. #G2Great

Mohammed13A May 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Listening tells you about the quality of the learning and what level of blooms they are at with the concepts #g2great #KatyISD #bethelegacy

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Q5: #G2Great

HeatherMMcKay May 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A5: I learn EVERYTHING by listening to my Ss. I come to know who my Ss are. I can't know what to teach next without listening. #G2Great

jdolci May 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

We will win this tug of war! #G2Great

In reply to @btkissel

dubioseducator May 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A5 Before that convo begins building trusting relationship paramount. Everything else takes a back seat. Kids need to know you care #G2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Thank you Elisa we appreciate your coming out to chat with us tonight! Have a great Friday. #g2Great

In reply to @ElisaW5, @Storify

girlworld4 May 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A5 When Ts listen, we have the opportunity to look beyond our agenda for teaching/learning & discover more clearly where our Ss are #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Happy reading @parentmantras Thank you @HeinemannPub #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

.@parentmantras Congratulations! You are our winner tonight! Thank you @HeinemannPub for donating @pranikoff fantastic book to #G2Great.

parentmantras May 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A5 If they tell you who they really are and you aren't listening, are you really teaching them? #g2great

suzrolander May 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Do you get tired of my liking your tweets @DrMaryHoward just say so! #G2Great so many wonderful thoughts friends! Thank you!

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4 Kids tend to look to us even when talking to peers. Stepping back lets them assume control. Don’t hover! #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Transcribe discussion. Read the text of your classroom talk. Notice that listening & responding to peers builds strong ideas. #G2Great

emilyfranESL May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Yes! That's our place!! #G2great

ValentinaESL May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A5 As Ts we can listen to clear up misconceptions, take anecdotal notes, formatively assess language development. And more! #G2great

morales1stgrade May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 When I listen, I know what they need next. #g2great

LitCoachLady May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

LOVE THIS! #G2great

girlworld4 May 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

These were helpful go-to truths for my teachers #g2great
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

LRobbTeacher May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

So true. Understanding is goal! #G2Great

In reply to @ERobbPrincipal

laurenebrown19 May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

What a gift--the time and space to think. The message is, "Your thoughts are worth it." @pranikoff #G2Great

In reply to @jdolci, @suzrolander, @pranikoff, @pranikoff

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

And we’re often surprised by the depth of that thinking when we REALLY listen! #G2Great

johnnydowney May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A5 as a teacher you gain invaluable formative data about your students. Grab a pad and start writing. Listen for their thinking! #G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

I. Can't. Wait. #g2great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Happy reading @parentmantras Thank you @HeinemannPub #G2Great
- hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
  
  .@parentmantras Congratulations! You are our winner tonight! Thank you @HeinemannPub for donating @pranikoff fantastic book to #G2Great.

KDavEdu May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

This would be a great support for students who are unsure of how to participate in a discussion. I love that it includes more talk! #G2Great

beardonald May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Ss work with a partner to plan how they will guide the discussion of what we've read. "Two to Ask" #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

.@DrMaryHoward @suzrolander Pathway and Process for all. #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
.@DrMaryHoward "a pathway to the process not an end point." Love this! wow! @pranikoff #G2Great
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT
  
  We want to be sure that we know that TALK is NOT responding to questions…. it’s a pathway to the process not an end point. #G2Great

Mohammed13A May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Students are dying to be heard even the ines who don't like to talk. They want to be validated #G2Great

girlworld4 May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

See? Pays to show up a little late! #g2great

In reply to @pranikoff, @parentmantras, @HeinemannPub

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

You can like me as much as you want to sweet friend :] #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Do you get tired of my liking your tweets @DrMaryHoward just say so! #G2Great so many wonderful thoughts friends! Thank you!
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT
  
  A4 Kids tend to look to us even when talking to peers. Stepping back lets them assume control. Don’t hover! #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5 As kidwatchers/listeners we gain so much we can translate into next step possibilities. Mouth shut; eyes/ears open. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Right? Pretty awesome to have @beardonald admire your work Lee. #G2great

In reply to @LeeAraoz, @beardonald, @beardonald

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Great idea! I often record conversations and play back for students to listen and respond to what worked/didn't work #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Transcribe discussion. Read the text of your classroom talk. Notice that listening & responding to peers builds strong ideas. #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Donald--I studied Word Study in my doctoral program at UVA in a class taught by Marcia. Your work is really great! #G2Great

In reply to @beardonald, @MrsD_Malone

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q6: #G2Great

emilyfranESL May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

absolutely! Great was to assess content and language! #G2great

In reply to @morales1stgrade

LitCoachLady May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A5 Videotape discussions and have Ss analyze how well they listen, respond. #G2great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

.@AshleyLS_16 @LitCoachLady Kinders could rule the world. Love that no raising hands! #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

My colleague did a 'no raising hands' discussion with Ks and they rocked it! #G2Great
In reply to @LitCoachLady

beardonald May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

We're a team. Marcia's got the ideas, indeed. #G2great

btkissel May 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Donald--I studied Word Study in my doctoral program at UVA in a class taught by Marcia. Your work is really great! #G2Great
In reply to @beardonald, @MrsD_Malone

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Working w/a T, 1 of us *watched* other *listened* & we compared notes - an interesting exercise to look at the two parts of "talk" #g2great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

LRobbTeacher May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Great point. Silence is a prelude to talk. Time to reflect & clarify. #G2Great

In reply to @suzrolander, @pranikoff

JuliaPledl May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A5 we model and teach into listening A LOT and practice and rehearse and practice the listening part #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A4: Turn and talk help all ss to participate. Too many times one s talking leaves the rest not participating. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A6 Teach respectful conversations including how to pull OTHERS into the process (be aware old habits die hard). #G2Great

emilyfranESL May 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT

SO BRILLIANT!!!!! #G2great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Transcribe discussion. Read the text of your classroom talk. Notice that listening & responding to peers builds strong ideas. #G2Great

morales1stgrade May 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A6 Write...Get them to write the ideas down and then share them so they can connect their ideas. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Yes Gavin! We learn so much about them as learners - more than any spreadsheet will EVER teach us! (EVER EVER) #G2Great

Gavin_Sonntag May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A5) If we constantly talk/provide information, do Ss have opportunities to show what they learned? Let Ss show you what they know! #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A6: This is such a great ?. When I do PD I sometimes get worried when someone dominates the convo while others roll their eyes. #G2Great

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A6 Modeling how to be a considerate listener,how to wait one’s turn is crucial early-in-the-year work #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Pair up talkative students. Let them talk through ideas BEFORE a class discussion. Then they have been heard & focus on listening. #G2Great

JuliaPledl May 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A6 Create a classroom collective understanding of "step up, step back" #G2Great

Mohammed13A May 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Reader's notebooks! Graffiti wall ! Sticky notes, use anything that can be written on! Communicate! #TCRWP #G2Great #mjejags

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q6: #G2Great

ssvincent May 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

And in the end, achievement will suffer anyway because learning is social and emotional. #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A5: Lately, I feel education has been hijacked by a mindset that privileges achievement over relationships. It worries me. #G2Great

jrestock3 May 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A6) Using talking chips at the beginning and scaffolding them out with modeling using conversation stems like "what do you think _" #G2Great

LitCoachLady May 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A6 We have used Silent Conversations -written discussions. Works a lot like a Twitter Chat either on paper or GoogleDoc! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

I LOVE THIS Ashley. What an incredible way to have a meeting of the minds that brings NEW understandings about kids #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Working w/a T, 1 of us *watched* other *listened* & we compared notes - an interesting exercise to look at the two parts of "talk" #g2great
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A6 Kids will wait if they know they will get their chance,that their thinking is valued IF they can also be considerate listeners. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

This is a brilliant observation from @LRobbTeacher (of course) #G2Great

LRobbTeacher May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Great point. Silence is a prelude to talk. Time to reflect & clarify. #G2Great
In reply to @suzrolander, @pranikoff

ERobbPrincipal May 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#G2Great A6 Guide and plan how conversation will be part of a lesson- sometimes if left unplanned a few might dominate

jlevenherz May 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A5 can't just tell students to discuss. Need to teach them strategies-how to talk, how to listen. Once they have tools, they can #G2Great

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Analyze the transcript w/ ur Ss.Much to be learned fr who talks, who doesn't, where the convo goes @Reginagrowinged intro'd concept #G2great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Transcribe discussion. Read the text of your classroom talk. Notice that listening & responding to peers builds strong ideas. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Such a good idea. #g2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Transcribe discussion. Read the text of your classroom talk. Notice that listening & responding to peers builds strong ideas. #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT

And their thoughts are the endgame. So worth it! @laurenebrown19 @jdolci @suzrolander #G2Great

laurenebrown19 May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

What a gift--the time and space to think. The message is, "Your thoughts are worth it." @pranikoff #G2Great
In reply to @jdolci, @suzrolander, @pranikoff, @pranikoff

johnnydowney May 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A6 great question. Post it notes and pencils. Or group them so they can quietly chat with others or be able to sit and process. #G2Great

Mohammed13A May 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Padlet, online forum such as canvas, kid blog... yes they slap ideas down while you are reading or while they are reading #G2Great #dontwait

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q6: #G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A6 This is the toughest part of teaching for me. I want to hear all the ideas. Here's the part in #g2great when I listen in.

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT

So important to make the time to reflect and clarify...and silence as everyone thinks. #G2Great

LRobbTeacher May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Great point. Silence is a prelude to talk. Time to reflect & clarify. #G2Great
In reply to @suzrolander, @pranikoff

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A6 I've done "talk coins" as a scaffold for some - for every "talk coin" you use, you need to invite someone else to the convo #G2Great

ValentinaESL May 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A6 in some cases it helps to give some structure to talk. A/B partners for example gives some equity to both S (shy or outgoing)#G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A6 Pull from VARIED talk options, partner, small group, turn & talk. Establish talk guidelines to support this LIFE SKILL! #G2Great

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#G2Great A6: Process in partnerships first, so ALL voices have a chance to be heard, then open up into small groups &/or whole grp convo.

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

It was so cool to focus on only one portion of it; definitely helped when we then went back to studying both - better perspective #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

.@tara_smith5 Video can be instrumental, too. So fun to watch themselves. #G2Great

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Great idea! I often record conversations and play back for students to listen and respond to what worked/didn't work #G2Great
- pranikoff May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
  
  Transcribe discussion. Read the text of your classroom talk. Notice that listening & responding to peers builds strong ideas. #G2Great

laurenebrown19 May 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

And by transcribing rather than paraphrasing, the message is that S's exact words matter. Kid thoughts. Not Tr interpretations. #G2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3

KDavEdu May 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Yes! This also gives time and space to those students who prefer to think and plan their contributions before jumping right in. #g2great

morales1stgrade May 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A6 Write...Get them to write the ideas down and then share them so they can connect their ideas. #g2great

btkissel May 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I LOOOOOOOOOOVE Padlet! had a grad student introduce it to class this semester and everyone started using it in their K-12 classes.#G2Great

Mohammed13A May 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Padlet, online forum such as canvas, kid blog... yes they slap ideas down while you are reading or while they are reading #G2Great #dontwait
- brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
  
  Q6: #G2Great

girlworld4 May 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

It all goes back to Day 1 of 180; T must value a learning community & do all it takes to maintain its integrity for the sake of all #G2Great

In reply to @tara_smith5

LitCoachLady May 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A6 Sometimes TEMPORARY scaffolds help until Ss engage more mindfully (talking stick, tickets to talk, etc) #G2Great

jrestock3 May 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A6) Using language Acquisition Strategies: Stand Up Hand Up Pair Up, Stronger Clearer... #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

.@emilyfranESL Instrumental and fun and powerful, too! Have fun trying. #G2Great

emilyfranESL May 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
SO BRILLIANT!!!!! #G2great
- pranikoff May 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
  
  Transcribe discussion. Read the text of your classroom talk. Notice that listening & responding to peers builds strong ideas. #G2Great

ssvincent May 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I've done this at college level. Also having small groups decide what the the questions will be adds another level of talk. #G2Great

LitCoachLady May 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A6 We have used Silent Conversations -written discussions. Works a lot like a Twitter Chat either on paper or GoogleDoc! #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Love Graffiti wall @Mohammed13A I have that on my bathroom mirror. #G2Great

Mohammed13A May 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Reader's notebooks! Graffiti wall ! Sticky notes, use anything that can be written on! Communicate! #TCRWP #G2Great #mjejags
- brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
  
  Q6: #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A5: To listen well, we all must commit to being a respectful, listening community. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6 We model Talk by how WE interact w/kids. SHOW them how to share the stage w/others. It begins with US! #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#g2great

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

And also, "You are worth it." Incredibly empowering and supports Ss' agency w/in a learning space or community. #G2great

In reply to @laurenebrown19, @jdolci, @suzrolander, @pranikoff

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6 Reflecting w/whole class - how does it feel to be the quiet one when someone takes over? Need to do this w/ my T teams too! #G2Great

jdolci May 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

BRILLIANT! Reminds of @MisterMinor method during #ILA16 special session. Don't ya think @DrMaryHoward @suzrolander? #G2Great

In reply to @KinneyCourts, @MisterMinor, @DrMaryHoward, @suzrolander

jlevenherz May 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6 develop a discussion rubric together- have students reflect and set goals to improve their talk (and listening!) #G2Great

jdsniadecki May 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

I like this because it’s furious and fast, yet quiet! Ss say a LOT. No pressure of “speaking up.” #G2Great

LitCoachLady May 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A6 We have used Silent Conversations -written discussions. Works a lot like a Twitter Chat either on paper or GoogleDoc! #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Be clear about the strength of talking & listening. Both can learn from each other's strengths. Conversations have two parts. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Q7: #G2Great

PLAYMATEJoJo May 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#G2Great #GreysAnatomy Rinne Beau Jordan #ScandalFinale Forsberg Toluca Danny Duffy https://t.co/yD6i6pVX5g

jdolci May 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

ABSOLUTELY! #G2Great

In reply to @KinneyCourts, @laurenebrown19, @suzrolander, @pranikoff

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Again, values and incredible formative data. Want to see transfer... #g2great

In reply to @laurenebrown19

parentmantras May 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Hey @jdsniadecki Happy Birthday! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A7 Carefully placed talk opportunities are essential. Take advantage of in-the-moment opportunities that BEG for reflection. #G2Great

girlworld4 May 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A7: Teach Ss when listening to remain open to the possibility of learning s/thing new. "Seek first to understand" @nataliebmiller #G2great

emilyfranESL May 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6: I have a few that LOVE 2 control the conversation...but they know, just like I honor their talk time, they too need to honor Ss #g2great

suzrolander May 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Yes @jdolci it was a great protocol at #NCTE such a way to strengthen a community..first pairs then groups then the whole group. #G2Great

jdolci May 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

BRILLIANT! Reminds of @MisterMinor method during #ILA16 special session. Don't ya think @DrMaryHoward @suzrolander? #G2Great
In reply to @KinneyCourts, @MisterMinor, @DrMaryHoward, @suzrolander

spiraledu May 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Yes! I love doing interactive read alouds! I welcome comments from the peanut gallery! They learn conversations turn taking #g2great

In reply to @LisaEickholdt

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Have students nominate ideas they want to discuss. Let them choose, as a community of thinkers, what to explore. #G2Great

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A7 I try to teach to “listen as a resident” just as @KyleneBeers @bobprobst encourage us to teach kids to “read like a resident” #G2Great

LeeAraoz May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Definitely! :-) #G2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3, @beardonald

Mohammed13A May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Have a group listen in on another student group and have them focus on what they students are learning from discussions #TCRWP #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Q7: #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

.@girlworld4 @nataliebmiller seek to understand and have others understand. #G2Great

girlworld4 May 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A7: Teach Ss when listening to remain open to the possibility of learning s/thing new. "Seek first to understand" @nataliebmiller #G2great

LRobbTeacher May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

I like groups to "talk" on laptops. I can print these out & discuss with them. I find Ss who talk little in groups write a lot. #g2great

In reply to @pranikoff, @tara_smith5

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A7 @KyleneBeers @bobprobst ‘s big question”:what changed,challenged or confirmed what I already knew” is also a lens for listening #G2Great

jdsniadecki May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A7: Reporting “out” - say something you HEARD someone ELSE say. So cool! #G2Great

LitROCK_taylor May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A7 this is modeling synthesis at its best! We draw visuals of how our combined thoughts have changed our thinking #g2great

Gavin_Sonntag May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A6) My most favorite teaching strategy... Ripple your questions! #G2Great

jlevenherz May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A7 pause talk when you notice wide eyes and aha (better yet, teacher Ss to pause) and jot or share how thinking changed. #G2Great

laurenebrown19 May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A6. Think about the size of your voice and modulate accordingly. Want to use this visual is Sept. How big is your voice? #G2Great @pranikoff

HeatherMMcKay May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A7: Perhaps a thinking routine such as "I used to think... but now I think" in sharing circles with multiple rounds of talk. #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Ask Ss to record 1st thoughts about text and their thoughts after a whole class discussion. This = visual shifts of thinking. #G2Great

jrestock3 May 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A7) Responding to the prompt through writing talking to 3 Ss to borrow ideas, make their response strong more clear with new ideas #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

This is living example of worthiness this time this space is for your and I to think and grow together. It's ok to slow it down. #G2Great

In reply to @jdolci, @KinneyCourts, @laurenebrown19, @suzrolander, @pranikoff

Mohammed13A May 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Have students stop and write a reflection piece in how they started and what they gained-meta cognition #G2Great #TCRWP

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Q7: #G2Great

jdolci May 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Absolutely...part of the workshop model & just smart way of communicating overall. Were you at #ILA16? Just made me think of that #G2Great

In reply to @KinneyCourts, @MisterMinor, @DrMaryHoward, @suzrolander

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Great idea, @LRobbTeacher talking and typing and reviewing later. #G2Great

LRobbTeacher May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

I like groups to "talk" on laptops. I can print these out & discuss with them. I find Ss who talk little in groups write a lot. #g2great
In reply to @pranikoff, @tara_smith5

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A7 recording notes of discussion (T records/stays out of it) and looking back as class to see how ideas great/changed/evolved #G2Great

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Yes! We need to give these kids a comfortable venue to share their thinking, too. #G2great

LRobbTeacher May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

I like groups to "talk" on laptops. I can print these out & discuss with them. I find Ss who talk little in groups write a lot. #g2great
In reply to @pranikoff, @tara_smith5

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Such a great idea Kara! #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Have students nominate ideas they want to discuss. Let them choose, as a community of thinkers, what to explore. #G2Great

jarhartz May 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Using prompts like - who can add in ...to a Ss thought promote both! #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Be clear about the strength of talking & listening. Both can learn from each other's strengths. Conversations have two parts. #G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Love this idea too. #g2great

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Yes! We need to give these kids a comfortable venue to share their thinking, too. #G2great
- LRobbTeacher May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
  
  I like groups to "talk" on laptops. I can print these out & discuss with them. I find Ss who talk little in groups write a lot. #g2great
  In reply to @pranikoff, @tara_smith5

suzrolander May 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Yes @laurenebrown19 how powerful for ss to see their exact words and discuss them in whole group. #G2Great

laurenebrown19 May 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

And by transcribing rather than paraphrasing, the message is that S's exact words matter. Kid thoughts. Not Tr interpretations. #G2Great
In reply to @hayhurst3

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A7 Our choices demonstrate that we value talk (or not). Talk must be embedded in our culture & permeate all we do. #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT

.@Gavin_Sonntag love the visual image of rippling questions. #G2Great

KDavEdu May 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Love this idea! #g2great

In reply to @Mohammed13A

mrdelamare May 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A6 Fishbowl structures great discussion. Came from #PBL but effective across curriculum. Great reflection tool too! Dev Ss to lead #G2great

dubioseducator May 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A6 Rembering to give time and space for the "quiet" one. #G2great

HeatherMMcKay May 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A7 Lots of great ideas to support oracy here: https://t.co/f11eFaKEcb #G2Great

Gavin_Sonntag May 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A6) My most favorite teaching strategy from one of my most favorite college professors... Ripple your questions! #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A7 use "what I'm thinking"/"what I'm thinking now" sheets; be sure to ask open-ended Qs, not ones that sound like they have answer. #g2great

jdolci May 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@tara_smith5 so true! So many Ts look down on digital convo but isn't it what we are doing right now? #chat #21stcentury #G2Great

In reply to @pranikoff, @LRobbTeacher, @tara_smith5

LRobbTeacher May 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

One of my favorite read alouds-/interactive. #g2great

In reply to @spiraledu, @LisaEickholdt

suzrolander May 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

.@btkissel ... @pranikoff and I are going to try to do this this fall when we teach @bankstreetedu #alwaysgrowing #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT
I LOOOOOOOOOOVE Padlet! had a grad student introduce it to class this semester and everyone started using it in their K-12 classes.#G2Great
- Mohammed13A May 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
  
  Padlet, online forum such as canvas, kid blog... yes they slap ideas down while you are reading or while they are reading #G2Great #dontwait
  
  brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
  
  Q6: #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Hey Justin, @jdolci I thought your touchpad was going to slow you down. AS IF! #G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Exactly. #g2great

jdolci May 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@tara_smith5 so true! So many Ts look down on digital convo but isn't it what we are doing right now? #chat #21stcentury #G2Great
In reply to @pranikoff, @LRobbTeacher, @tara_smith5

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#G2Great Please follow each other there are so many smart hard working teachers here to learn with

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A7 Create talk moments that celebrate student thinking over surface level Q&A. Seek their questions not answers! #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Carry class discussions across days. Intersperse group talk w/ partner talk, independent thinking & writing to extend shared ideas. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

.@jlevenherz always looks for the visual cues they never fail you. True comprehension. #G2Great

jlevenherz May 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A7 A7 pause talk when you notice wide eyes and aha (better yet, teach Ss to pause) and jot or share how thinking changed. #G2Great#G2Great

jdsniadecki May 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

We JUST talked about this in our leadership meeting this week! Great ideas travel! #g2great

HeatherMMcKay May 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A7 Lots of great ideas to support oracy here: https://t.co/f11eFaKEcb #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

GREAT POINT! #G2Great

jdolci May 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@tara_smith5 so true! So many Ts look down on digital convo but isn't it what we are doing right now? #chat #21stcentury #G2Great
In reply to @pranikoff, @LRobbTeacher, @tara_smith5

johnnydowney May 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Yes it is! Digital convo is great!!!! And it helps with keyboarding fluency! #g2great

In reply to @jdolci, @pranikoff, @LRobbTeacher, @tara_smith5

jarhartz May 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Love "size of voice" #G2Great

laurenebrown19 May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A6. Think about the size of your voice and modulate accordingly. Want to use this visual is Sept. How big is your voice? #G2Great @pranikoff

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

We need to have as many venues for talk as we have types of kids in our classrooms. Every voice deserves to be heard. #G2great

jdolci May 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@tara_smith5 so true! So many Ts look down on digital convo but isn't it what we are doing right now? #chat #21stcentury #G2Great
In reply to @pranikoff, @LRobbTeacher, @tara_smith5

jdolci May 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

I feel like I have missed sooooo much! #G2Great always goes so fast.

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A7 for example, asking "How did the character change"" is very different from "How do you think the character changed?" #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

We all got obsessed with it! It's a GREAT tool! #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
.@btkissel ... @pranikoff and I are going to try to do this this fall when we teach @bankstreetedu #alwaysgrowing #G2Great
- btkissel May 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT
  
  I LOOOOOOOOOOVE Padlet! had a grad student introduce it to class this semester and everyone started using it in their K-12 classes.#G2Great
  
  Mohammed13A May 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
  
  Padlet, online forum such as canvas, kid blog... yes they slap ideas down while you are reading or while they are reading #G2Great #dontwait
  
  brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
  
  Q6: #G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Hi @jarhartz xxxooo #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Q8: #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT

I think Ts look down on it because there is a disconnect if you're not a connected educator you may not get it. #G2Great

In reply to @jdolci, @pranikoff, @LRobbTeacher, @tara_smith5

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT

#G2Great A7: By processing emerging thinking through the written word. That can look lots of ways.

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT

.@laurenebrown19 @jarhartz Love this beautiful, powerful image. #G2Great

jarhartz May 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Love "size of voice" #G2Great
- laurenebrown19 May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
  
  A6. Think about the size of your voice and modulate accordingly. Want to use this visual is Sept. How big is your voice? #G2Great @pranikoff

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7 Elevate my talk awareness even more. #1 notice when I usurp the conversation so I can shift that role to kids. #G2Great

beardonald May 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Look back through chat for some of the tools like #BookSnaps. #G2great

suzrolander May 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I love this @LRobbTeacher gives voice to so many more ss! TY for this idea! fabulous right @pranikoff #G2Great

LRobbTeacher May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

I like groups to "talk" on laptops. I can print these out & discuss with them. I find Ss who talk little in groups write a lot. #g2great
In reply to @pranikoff, @tara_smith5

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

We did a lot of work around Essential Qs - learned a lot about how Ss view Qs asked by the teacher (as having one answer) (cont'd) #G2Great

_Shorty_B_3 May 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

T-Wayne #Aquaman Drake and Tory Lanez #G2Great Jose Berrios #ped90th #MyMottoShouldBe Rinne https://t.co/UlsV2cDlHP

jarhartz May 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Good to see you!! Better late... #G2great

In reply to @parentmantras

spiraledu May 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I look at my 2 year old: You learn to talk before you read & write. Why do we forget about cultivating that oral aspect later? #g2great

LisaEickholdt May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1: "Reading and writing float on a sea of talk". James Britton. This sums it up for me. #G2Great

parentmantras May 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A8 I will stop jumping in to help with thinking. There is no satisfaction or learning when someone else does your thinking. #g2great

suzrolander May 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

.@pranikoff and I might call on you for support @btkissel ok? #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT
We all got obsessed with it! It's a GREAT tool! #G2Great
- suzrolander May 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
  
  .@btkissel ... @pranikoff and I are going to try to do this this fall when we teach @bankstreetedu #alwaysgrowing #G2Great
  
  btkissel May 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT
  
  I LOOOOOOOOOOVE Padlet! had a grad student introduce it to class this semester and everyone started using it in their K-12 classes.#G2Great
  
  Mohammed13A May 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
  
  Padlet, online forum such as canvas, kid blog... yes they slap ideas down while you are reading or while they are reading #G2Great #dontwait
  
  brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
  
  Q6: #G2Great

johnnydowney May 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A8 I'm going to increase my awareness of tak so hopefully I can allow for much more than I already do! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I think it gets faster every week (or maybe I’m getting slower) :] #G2Great

In reply to @jdsniadecki, @jdolci

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Ts needed to teach Ss about the difference between open and closed questions, and that the teacher wasn't going to respond (cont'd) #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Always looking for good mentors @suzrolander @btkissel #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT
.@pranikoff and I might call on you for support @btkissel ok? #G2Great
- btkissel May 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT
  
  We all got obsessed with it! It's a GREAT tool! #G2Great
  
  suzrolander May 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
  
  .@btkissel ... @pranikoff and I are going to try to do this this fall when we teach @bankstreetedu #alwaysgrowing #G2Great
  
  btkissel May 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT
  
  I LOOOOOOOOOOVE Padlet! had a grad student introduce it to class this semester and everyone started using it in their K-12 classes.#G2Great
  
  Mohammed13A May 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
  
  Padlet, online forum such as canvas, kid blog... yes they slap ideas down while you are reading or while they are reading #G2Great #dontwait
  
  brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
  
  Q6: #G2Great

mrdelamare May 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7 Ss don't call out! Not b/c it's rude or loud, but b/c it interrupts/stops others from thinking/learning for themselves #G2great

btkissel May 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A8: My son stutters and has always struggled with talking--ever since he was a baby. I wonder about his place in classroom talk. #G2Great

emilyfranESL May 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A8: learned SO MUCH tonight! I am going to allow students to take MORE control over questions and answers after reading text #g2great

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Well, speaking for myself, I am getting slower by the Tweet. This chat always goes so fast! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I think it gets faster every week (or maybe I’m getting slower) :] #G2Great
In reply to @jdsniadecki, @jdolci

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A7 Celebrate golden talk moments crying out to us. We can never be so busy that we don’t make room for thoughtful talk. #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT

SUPER easy! We all learned it in about 5 minutes. :) Happy to help. #G2Great

In reply to @pranikoff, @suzrolander

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT

.@DrMaryHoward @jdolci @jdsniadecki Storify! Storify! Storify! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I think it gets faster every week (or maybe I’m getting slower) :] #G2Great
In reply to @jdsniadecki, @jdolci

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT

to every answer they gave - that the class was going to build understanding together, that the T didn't have the answer (cont'd) #G2Great

jdolci May 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Bless your heart...you speak such nonsense. You can Tweetdeck everyone on #G2Great under the table!

In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @jdsniadecki

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT

It always inspires me that Ts allow new learning to inform and impact their practices. My how I LOVE teachers! #G2Great

johnnydowney May 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT

It gets faster because we are gaining more and more friends in our lovely PLN here! #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @jdsniadecki, @jdolci

Gavin_Sonntag May 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A7) Add input when needed to show students their thinking and to have them reflect deeper! #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT

I wish I wrote like you @DrMaryHoward "embedded in our culture and permeate all we do." wow #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A7 Our choices demonstrate that we value talk (or not). Talk must be embedded in our culture & permeate all we do. #G2Great

HeatherMMcKay May 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT

I just started playing with @flipgrid to see how it might invite our community to talk about books! https://t.co/n3DjdMTgFk #G2Great

In reply to @beardonald, @flipgrid

parentmantras May 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Have you read Paperboy by Vince Vawter? When he's older give him models like these. Practice how he'll get his voice heard. #g2great

btkissel May 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A8: My son stutters and has always struggled with talking--ever since he was a baby. I wonder about his place in classroom talk. #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Hahahahahaha!!! "Tweetdeck everyone under the table." Great line! #G2Great

jdolci May 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Bless your heart...you speak such nonsense. You can Tweetdeck everyone on #G2Great under the table!
In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @jdsniadecki

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT

and may not even respond to the answers given with whether they're on the right track. New territory for both Ts and Ss. (cont'd) #g2great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT

.@btkissel My heart....An understanding teacher will give all the wait time needed. Or check @LRobbTeacher idea about typed convos. #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A8: My son stutters and has always struggled with talking--ever since he was a baby. I wonder about his place in classroom talk. #G2Great

jdolci May 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Here that, @DrMaryHoward? #G2Great

In reply to @johnnydowney, @DrMaryHoward, @jdsniadecki, @DrMaryHoward

KDavEdu May 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT

This would definitely help them focus on listening and internalizing others' ideas. Love that multiple rounds = more talking, too! #g2great

HeatherMMcKay May 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A7: Perhaps a thinking routine such as "I used to think... but now I think" in sharing circles with multiple rounds of talk. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT

I start looking cross-eyed midway through the chat Tara #G2Great

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Well, speaking for myself, I am getting slower by the Tweet. This chat always goes so fast! #g2great
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT
  
  I think it gets faster every week (or maybe I’m getting slower) :] #G2Great
  In reply to @jdsniadecki, @jdolci

dubioseducator May 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A8 The classroom I enter belongs 2Sts & continue to let them show the way before I jump in. Listen, observe & let them talk #G2great

ssvincent May 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Wise teachers create various formats for talk so every student has safe opportunities. So you need to look for wise teachers : ) #G2Great

btkissel May 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A8: My son stutters and has always struggled with talking--ever since he was a baby. I wonder about his place in classroom talk. #G2Great

LRobbTeacher May 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Class laptops we rotate on carts. #G2Great

In reply to @laurenebrown19, @hayhurst3, @jdolci, @pranikoff, @tara_smith5

spiraledu May 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT

...And also make sure that teacher know to ask open-ended questions! #g2great What do you predict will happen? What does this remind you of?

In reply to @AshleyLS_16

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Some closing thoughts #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A7 Kara’s amazing book is a TALK treasure chest. I plan to keep digging in to savor her immense wisdom! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT

❤️ And it makes me so happy Johnny! #G2Great

johnnydowney May 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT

It gets faster because we are gaining more and more friends in our lovely PLN here! #G2Great
In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @jdsniadecki, @jdolci

ValentinaESL May 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Sometimes we feel that we have so much curriculum to cover that there's no time 4talk.Rmbr thatS must UNCOVER their learning w talk #G2great

btkissel May 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Oh...he has an AMAZING classroom and speech teacher. So, so, so grateful for them. #G2Great

In reply to @pranikoff, @LRobbTeacher

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Our mission should be to give kids like your son a safe place in which to practice talk even as we practice compassion. #g2great

btkissel May 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A8: My son stutters and has always struggled with talking--ever since he was a baby. I wonder about his place in classroom talk. #G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Great pt @jdolci #G2Great We have 2 realize "conversation" is changing. Reminds me of @MisterMinor "shields up, shields down." #G2Great

jdolci May 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@tara_smith5 so true! So many Ts look down on digital convo but isn't it what we are doing right now? #chat #21stcentury #G2Great
In reply to @pranikoff, @LRobbTeacher, @tara_smith5

mrdelamare May 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A8 Plan for less so Ss can do more! If u fill the lesson, you don't leave room for S lead organic learning/discussion/conversation #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT

The miracle of 140 characters - but that’s all I can handle 😊#G2Great

suzrolander May 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT
I wish I wrote like you @DrMaryHoward "embedded in our culture and permeate all we do." wow #G2Great
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT
  
  A7 Our choices demonstrate that we value talk (or not). Talk must be embedded in our culture & permeate all we do. #G2Great

pranikoff May 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@HeatherMMcKay What's @flipgrip??? Always looking for new ways to talk. #G2Great

HeatherMMcKay May 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT

I just started playing with @flipgrid to see how it might invite our community to talk about books! https://t.co/n3DjdMTgFk #G2Great
In reply to @beardonald, @flipgrid

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Hey #G2Great friends. Could you help our wonderful friend Brian complete this survey! https://t.co/oYApwDncwV

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT

#G2Great is delighted to welcome Junior Varsity #BowTieBoys next wk. These insightful 7-9 gr Sts will inspire you us all! @MisterAMisterA

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Could be it could be or it also could be Padlet. #g2great

In reply to @laurenebrown19, @jdolci, @pranikoff, @LRobbTeacher, @tara_smith5

btkissel May 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT

And patience. It takes him a while to get out a sentence, and we really try to be patient so we can hear his voice. #G2Great

In reply to @tara_smith5

suzrolander May 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Actually...no that is not @DrMaryHoward you have amazing books to show! Good try! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT
The miracle of 140 characters - but that’s all I can handle 😊#G2Great
- suzrolander May 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT
  
  I wish I wrote like you @DrMaryHoward "embedded in our culture and permeate all we do." wow #G2Great
  
  DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT
  
  A7 Our choices demonstrate that we value talk (or not). Talk must be embedded in our culture & permeate all we do. #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT

This podcast from @ASCD (https://t.co/VnhmdWMdk7) was instrumental to our conversation/growth around this idea as a team (cont'd) #g2great

beardonald May 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Thanks for your thinking and sharing, Kara. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Some closing thoughts #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Hey #G2Great friends. Could you help our wonderful friend Brian complete this survey! @btkissel https://t.co/oYApwDncwV

tara_smith5 May 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Thanks again @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 @brennanamy for the quickest hour of learning in my week. #G2Great

KinneyCourts May 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT

And our expanded notion of how we communicate w/ one another shows our commitment to the varying styles w/in which we communicate. #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A7 Our choices demonstrate that we value talk (or not). Talk must be embedded in our culture & permeate all we do. #G2Great

Gavin_Sonntag May 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Thank you for another great chat everyone! #G2Great