Good evening! Data collection is nothing new in schools. In the age of high-stakes testing and summative assessment, educators have access to an unprecedented amount of data and statics about how well students performed on a test. #ILAchat
Hello friends. Mary Howard from Tulsa, OK. I can just stay for a bit but happy to be be here until our #G2great chat begins in 30 min. We’d love for you to join in after #ILAchat since it’s a perfect topic to follow this one.
But are those the data educators need to improve student outcomes? Our latest literacy brief says no. Educators need to look beyond the numbers and use students’ needs to dictate what data are being collected. https://t.co/JbDJqbiYiX#ILAchat
Hi All! I'm Ken, a Supervisor of K-12 Curriculum & Instruction in NJ...also the proud President of @NJLiteracy and @ILAToday Board member. So excited to be part of this chat! #ILAchat
Good evening! Data collection is nothing new in schools. In the age of high-stakes testing and summative assessment, educators have access to an unprecedented amount of data and statics about how well students performed on a test. #ILAchat
To guide tonight’s #ILAchat, we have @kipglazer and @DrCarlosGrant, educators familiar with collecting and analyzing data to help make informed decisions.
Hi everyone I am a senior at the University of Northern Iowa majoring in elementary education. I am excited to join in and follow this tweet chat! #UNILitEd#ILAChat
Data based decisions are not new to education but database systems capable of generating the required student data reports have consumed much of the attention of district and state assessment and technology offices....but... #ilachat
To guide tonight’s #ILAchat, we have @kipglazer and @DrCarlosGrant, educators familiar with collecting and analyzing data to help make informed decisions.
Hi! My name is Stephanie Hoebelheinrich, and I am a student at the University of Northern Iowa! I am currently an Elementary Education major with a math endorsement. This is now my 2nd tweet chat, and I'm even more excited than before! #ilachat#UNILitEd
Such powerful words from ILA
"Rather than data driving the decision making, student learning goals should drive what data are collected and how they are used.
It’s about WHY ≠ HOW #ILAchat#G2Great
My name is Shayna Hartwig and I am a junior at the University of Northern Iowa. I am studying Elementary Education with a Psychology minor. #UNILitEd#ILAchat
Good evening! My name is Amy and I am a reading intervention specialist (7th/8th grade) in Northern Ohio and an #ILAchat junkie. Excited to be talking about data tonight.
Hello! My name is Kalli and I am studying elementary education at the University of Northern Iowa! I am excited to participate in this tweet chat! #ILAchat#UNIlited
Such powerful words from ILA
"Rather than data driving the decision making, student learning goals should drive what data are collected and how they are used.
It’s about WHY ≠ HOW #ILAchat#G2Great
Hi! My name is Stephanie Hoebelheinrich, and I am a student at the University of Northern Iowa! I am currently an Elementary Education major with a math endorsement. This is now my 2nd tweet chat, and I'm even more excited than before! #ilachat#UNILitEd
Such powerful words from ILA
"Rather than data driving the decision making, student learning goals should drive what data are collected and how they are used.
It’s about WHY ≠ HOW #ILAchat#G2Great
Hello! My name is Jocelyn Lewis I am currently a college student going to the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, IA for elementary and middle level education. #ILAchat#UNIlited
This important work is necessary but totally insufficient for true data-informed decisions that influence education. Data-informed educational decision making consists of much more than just a data system. #ILAChat
Data based decisions are not new to education but database systems capable of generating the required student data reports have consumed much of the attention of district and state assessment and technology offices....but... #ilachat
To guide tonight’s #ILAchat, we have @kipglazer and @DrCarlosGrant, educators familiar with collecting and analyzing data to help make informed decisions.
A1: From a teacher’s viewpoint, data-informed decision making means forming lesson plans and teaching material based on the content that data shows our students need extra support in. #UNILITED#ILACHAT
A1: Data-informed decision making to me means I will know my students' skill levels and learning needs better, and I can use this to strategize my classroom and lesson plans. This can then lead to instructional improvement! Data looks beyond numbers. #ilachat#UNILitEd
What data-informed decision making means to me is that I use the data I have collected from my students to help me find out their strengths and weaknesses, and can help me to change up my lesson plans or assessments. #UNILitEd#ILAchat
A1: The term "data" has a tendency to result in an agitated response from educators-but, data-informed decision making with a fresh and honest eye can drive what happens in a classroom on Monday morning. It tells us what's needed for whole gr, small gr, 1:1 instruction. #ilachat
Good evening! My name is Amy and I am a reading intervention specialist (7th/8th grade) in Northern Ohio and an #ILAchat junkie. Excited to be talking about data tonight.
A1: It means data that informs instruction used in a way that helps kids grow. It also means looking at multiple data points and having live conversations about kids. #ILAchat
A1: Making data informed decisions to me means using ongoing assessments to provide instruction that meets STUDENTS needs. It’s an essential process for measuring INSTRUCTION effectiveness.
#ILAchat
To me..data based decisions are not new to education but database systems capable of generating the required student data reports have consumed much of the attention of district and state assessment and technology offices....but... #ilachathttps://t.co/g8m5WoYp9n
To guide tonight’s #ILAchat, we have @kipglazer and @DrCarlosGrant, educators familiar with collecting and analyzing data to help make informed decisions.
A1: It means researching a topic and looking at the data to go along with it before making a decision. It is important to be educated before we made decision. #ILAchat#UNILitEd
A1: Data-informed decision making means collect data on the students I teach to keep track of their growth over time, but to also keep as a reminder of the instruction strategies I used, and now know whether or not they were successful for my students. #ILAchat#UNILitEd
A1: To me data informed decision making means that as a teacher I am using data from my students assessments and making decisions on their learning. Whether that means they need more one to one instruction. Or something else! #UNILitEd#ILAChat
This important work is necessary but totally insufficient for true data-informed decisions that influence education. Data-informed educational decision making consists of much more than just a data system. #ILAChat
Data-informed decision making to me means that we teach based off of the students needs. We should take time to look at how they are doing in classes and base our teaching off of previous tests/assignments. #UNILITed#ilachat
A1: Data informed decision making to me is a conundrum...the numbers represent potential instructional direction, yet students are more than numbers. #ILAchat
It has always meant to me to be careful with the data that I have. It also meant that I needed to be able to produce the data that is good and clean to justify my decisions. #ILAchat
A1 Data-informed decision making is based on the collection of multiple forms of data to make a prediction or decision on the best way to move forward with clarity on topics of concern. #ILAchat
Hi everyone I am a senior at the University of Northern Iowa majoring in elementary education. I am excited to join in and follow this tweet chat! #UNILitEd#ILAChat
A1 We must begin by ensuring that the “data” we are using is even worthwhile in informing those decisions. If we use narrow data such as Dibels then we are likely to make decisions based on that narrow data. WHAT we use is crucial or what follows is poor decision making. #ILAchat
To me, data-informed decision making is forming decisions and creating lesson plans based on the analyzation of students data, which will lead to success. #ILAchat#UNIlited
A1: To me, data-informed decision making is forming decisions and creating lesson plans based on the analyzation of students data, which will lead to success. #ILAchat#UNIlited
Good evening! My name is Amy and I am a reading intervention specialist (7th/8th grade) in Northern Ohio and an #ILAchat junkie. Excited to be talking about data tonight.
A1. Data informed decision making means analyzing the data to determine where deficits exist, so that we can target specific needs of students. #ILAchat
A2: I’m still in college, but I know students in Iowa are required to take the Iowa Assessments, which provides data to the state. I’m interested in seeing other responses from current teachers! #UNILITED#ILACHAT
A2: I'm still in college student so I don't have a school to collect data for, but I am curious to hear what others in this chat have to collect for data! This will then give me a good idea about the future schools I will work in and what is expected of me. #ilachat#UNILitEd
A1 When we are looking at numerical data it’s easy to lose the child in the mix if we aren’t careful. Data INFORMED means that we use a success based lens (what can the child already do) and how can we use that as a stepping stone? #ILAchat
I hope my tweets are timed okay :) Tonight is my school district's strategic planning! Can't wait to catch up on this awesome chat when I get home. #ilachat
A2: In my district, we have a comprehensive data system through the use of @LinkItAnalytics . We use all sorts of data to track what's working and what needs a second glance. What's most important is that these conversations always involve teachers. #ilachat
A2: Our state mandates yearly ELA assessments based off state directed standards. Within our district we use a generalized reading assessment to progress monitor Ss growth. We also recently developed common formative assessments to measure our target standards. #ILAchat
A2: #ILAchat MAP data, running records are required, but I use additional assessments for progress monitoring such as Letter ID, sight word assessment, Developmental Spelling Assessment (Ganske), story retelling
A1: Data informed decisions to me mean that we should be teaching according to what the students need. We should look at their previous records and base our teaching off of that. #UNI Lited #ilachat
A2: Most obviously, we are to collect the standardized-testing data. We also collect student grade data. What's interesting to me is that many of these agencies are not able to collect certain data due to #FERPA and other regulations. #ILAchat
A2: I am still a college student, therefore I am not quite sure what data needs to be collected. However, I really am interested in reading what data current and past teachers have and had to collect. #ILAchat#UNILitEd
A1: Data-informed decision making means not only seeing what data tells us but also what it doesn't. In ELA, data can mean any number of things, and it's easy to misinterpret/misrepresent. We need to be honest about that and its impact on what we do in classrooms. #ilachat
A2: Every teacher has a data wall where reading levels for each month and/or trimester are posted, math unit data, STAR data (school-wide testing in ELA & Math). #ILAchat
A2. I know you are looking for K-12 responses, but in higher ed, we collect data on certain assessments throughout coursework for our teacher candidates to ensure we do not have gaps in our EPP. #teacherprep#ILAchat
A2: I am still in college as a student, and do not have a school to collect data for, but I am curious to hear what others have to collect for data from others in this chat. #UNILitEd#ILAchat
A2: Since I am still a college student I don't have any data to collect for a purpose. I am very interested to see what other teacher have to say! #ILAchat#UNIlited
A2 As a literacy consultant in schools everywhere I see the Good, Bad & UGLY. I’m always shocked to learn we still collect so much trivial data that doesn't inform our practices. You can’t squeeze blood out of a turnip & and you can create INFORMANTS where there are none #ILAchat
A2: I have data walls with our K-5 reading proficiencies, fact fluency and math proficiencies. Iowa will have a new state test this year so we'll see how we can use this information as well. #ilachat
Q3: Our latest literacy brief states that educators need to look beyond numbers and test scores and to let student need dictate what data are collected. What data do you collect for use in your own evaluations, and what are your methods for collection and analysis? #ILAchat
A2: I write curriculum at the district level currently, and so we use standardized test (STAAR) data, but also our own formative assessments that align with our scope and sequence. We use this data to inform curriculum when possible and PDs to support teachers. #ILAchat
A1: Data-informed decision making isn’t always based on data gained from assessment. I receive data from students every time I work with them. I then use it to make a decision on what to teach, reinforce, or learn more about. #ILAchat
A2: I'm still in college, but I know students are required to take the ITBS tests and that communities may use various types of standardized testing to measure their students progress. I'm looking forward to reading other responses. #ILAchat#UNIlited
A3: In my future classroom I plan to collect data on each student’s personal progress. I’ll use pre-assessment methods + compare them to knowledge at the end of a unit. Students will be able to see how much they’ve grown, which encourages further learning. #UNILITED#ILACHAT
A2 There is a real danger that we are celebrating data that isn’t relevant, teaching toward that irrelevant data and then patting ourselves on the back for reaching it. There’s a serious problem in this thinking! #ILAchat
A3: When observing classrooms, I've evaluated students individually on subjects. During work time, I observe how they are doing, tell them what they did well and what to work on, and I record it all under their name in a binder to check on them for next time. #ilachat#UNILitEd
A1. Data-informed decision making to me means that we make decisions based on researched data and have “back-up” for the decisions that we make. #ILAchat#unilited
3. While working in my classrooms for my field experience classes I have done formative assessments where I work with the students and gather data on how well they are understanding the data. I base my evaluation on their I can statements. #UNILitEd#ILAchat
A1: Perhaps my answer addressed more on the data authenticity or data collection side than the decision side of things. But I always felt that decisions based on the data are only as good as the data I had. #ILAchat
A3. I do not have much knowledge over this questions, but from my experience as a student. I know many teachers collect average grades to monitor overall student success. This is also to help determine any curve in the collegiate courses. #ILAchat#unilited
Q3: A great example of this is student writing. I can learn more about a student's literacy needs from a writing sample than any standardized assessment. #ILAchat
I have not developed assessments yet as I’m still in my undergrad at UNI. But I have performed some assessments. In my literacy class I have completed the FAST Assessement with a student I am tutoring. We complete several assessments throughout our time with the student. #ILAChat
A3: Once again, I am still in college. However, if I was a teacher, I would collect data that consisted of students level of understanding to dictate whether my instruction and explanation works, or needs to be improved. #ILAchat#UNILitEd
A3: I'm so glad that @ILAToday does not emphasize levels or test scores as the sole indicator of student progress. I enjoy collecting anecdotal evidence, too. When it comes to schools, even every Tweet tells a story about how students are learning! #ilachat
A2: I am still a college student, therefore I am not quite sure what data needs to be collected. However, I really am interested in reading what data current and past teachers have and had to collect. #ILAchat#UNILitEd
A3: Were I in the classroom, I think I would be focusing a lot less on standardized data and a lot more on the information I collect from conferring and student-created products. I think those give you a better, more well-rounded picture than multiple choice data. #ILAchat
A3: It’s important for us to remember that our students are going to be active members in our community. My class goal is to address the social-emotional needs as well as the academic needs of the student. (1/3) #ILAChat
#ILAchat A3: Tracking student's personal progress so I can have an idea how to best differentiate and help that student succeed. I keep my own records, keeping as much relevant information about that child as possible.
As a preservice teacher I have not collected this kind of data. I do think it is important to collect data with a purpose other than just scores. To evaluate what our students strengths are and what they need from us. #ILAchat#UNILitEd
A1: Data-informed decision making isn’t always based on data gained from assessment. I receive data from students every time I work with them. I then use it to make a decision on what to teach, reinforce, or learn more about. #ILAchat
A3: From my field experiences, I see how teachers collect things from formative assessments, observations, projects, essays, and tests. Another item is from standardized tests. Methods involving evaluating and adjusting how they teach to meet the students needs.#ILAchat#UNIlited
A3: I track data on student mindset, we practice goal setting for the year and monitor progress towards those goal , we use work samples to monitor how our writing has progressed, we use self assessment for demonstrating mastery, etc. (2/3) #ILAchat
As you continue to train, make sure to focus on developing common formative assessments based on learning targets. Learning Targets=specific skills from State Standards. #ilachat
A3. Collect anecdotal records, informal observations, and conferencing. Most importantly, student reflections as a way to encourage ownership of learning! Teaching teacher candidates to be reflective in their learning, teaching, and overall practice! #ILAchat
In some classes we have talking about how beneficial formative assessments are. It is important to see what the students can do other than testing them with a summative test. #UNILitEd#ILAChat
Pearson often said that the further we step away from the instructional process, the more we stand to lose in the assessment process. We need that assessment instruction merger desperately! #ILAchat
A3: I do not have much knowledge on this kind of stuff yet as I am still in the learning process. But you can track average grades, students personal progress so that we know how we can specifically differentiate the learning #ilachat#UNIlited
A3: In some classes we have talking about how beneficial formative assessments are. It is important to see what the students can do other than testing them with a summative test. #UNILitEd#ILAChat
A3: I have found that when students have a purpose and can visualize their progress there tends to be a greater buy in. They create a greater sense of agency in their learning. #ILAChat
A3: In my past student teaching experiences I have seen my mentor teacher collect some reading data to help students pick out different books they would like to read and to see how they comprehend. #ILAchat#UNIlited
A3: As educators, we must remember that we work with complex humans. I strongly encourage educators to use qualitative data such as performance, anecdotal, and product data. We must give our students to express what they know in multiple ways. #ILAchat
Thank you #ILAchat for this important topic and for sharing the wonderful new ILA brief. I’m so sorry but I need to get ready for our #G2Great chat happening n a few minutes. We hope you’ll join us after this one friends
4. I have seen this throughout working in different classrooms and through my own working with students, of teachers and myself changing up our lesson plans or strategies to accommodate to our students needs. #UNILitEd#ILAchat
Thank you so much for that! We have talking about formative assessments in several of my classes, and using those learning targets! I will definitely remember to use that! #ILAChat
A4: I see this all the time, for instance, my math professor is always collecting documents and data from us to check for understanding. She looks at are work and decides on whether to move on or to keep working on the same topic. #ILAchat#UNIlited
A4: I have seen this a lot in one of my college classes where we read lots of research papers on how classrooms. One research question led to many other questions, and the experiments and research helped focus on the problem answer these questions. #ilachat#UNILitEd
A4: Constantly! We are so lucky to have committed leaders and teachers who serve on various teams to improve student outcomes: data teams, I&RS, etc. I love that @VEM_Principal in my district also has an ESL-centered data team! Data must be part of your everyday roots! #ilachat
A4: I’m still in college, but in high school my AP teachers used our test results to shape lesson plans for the following year. Seeing which problems were frequently missed allowed them to fill gaps in their teaching. #UNILITED#ILACHAT
A4: Universal screeners, when used properly, lead to formative assessment and progress monitoring when needed. Data starts big and gets smaller. This is how it should work but often doesn't. #ILAchat
In my field experiences I have been able to observe the teachers collect data bout the students in order to create more personalized lesson plans. #ILAchat#UNILitEd
Regardless of data requested, awareness of a student’s community’s funds of knowledge, home language, interests etc. provide an important lens through view data that maintain a focus on the student. #ILAchat
@ILAToday A3. We collect data that informs our school culture and climate which goes beyond standardized assessment data collection. Using @MarzanoResearch HRS Framework to guide the work. #ilachat
A4: In my level 3's I had a student that was not capable of paying attention, and therefore it effected their level of understanding. Instead of asking what is wrong with them, I simply asked questions that circulated around what was hindering their learning. #ILAchat#UNILitEd
A4: When I started teaching, we didn't know enough about what our kids needed, specifically. Now it's almost too much. You must be a savvy consumer of data. #ilachat
A4: I love working with teachers to examine student writing for trends, patterns, and instructional implications. It's a lot less dry than looking at a spreadsheet, and gives us an opportunity to really celebrate individual student growth. #ILAchat
A4: In my field experiences i have been able to observe the teachers collect data from and about the students in order to create more personalized lesson plans. #ILAchat#UNILitEd
A4: During grade-level PLC work. Our classroom teachers are amazing! I'm also working to engage teachers in student-centered coaching cycles that will allow us to use data to inform instructional decisions and impact student achievement. #ilachat
A4: Recently, I attended a @NCAA workshop hosted by @USC_Athletics. The presenter discussed how NCAA uses the anomaly in their data to determine the student eligibility and weed out fraudulent behaviors. Such an effort is creating a level-playing field. #ILAchat
We look at licensing exam results (Praxis), edTPA data, and collaboratively decide as a faculty how to best serve our teacher candidates. We map our curriculum and assessments so that we are meeting state EPP standards & initiatives. Data matters...even in higher ed! #ILAchat
A4: In order for data enhancement educators need to consider student needs, highlight instructional gaps and other necessary data collections. Data should be beyond numbers #UNIited#ilachat
A1 Data-informed decision making means that I use both the formal and more informal data I collect to adapt and change my teaching. It should guide my instruction to best reach my students’ needs. #ILAchat
5. I think that it should be used all the time because you are always wanting to change up your instructional strategies and decide how to teach certain lessons based on how well your students are doing with the information. #UNILitEd#ILAchat
The Oral Reading Record allows the student to see his/ her reading and talk about it. This student teacher conversation provides so much information about student learning and problem solving. #ILAChat
A5: Student data should be one of the main factors in informing instructional decisions. The goal of our instruction is to provide the best learning experience for our students. If data shows they’re not learning, then our instruction is clearly not working. #UNILITED#ILACHAT
A5: I think data should be collected daily! You always want to be observing and evaluating your students, so you can improve on your lessons and instructions to fit their needs. Data isn't just numbers, it's recognizing the student individuality. #ilachat#UNILitEd
A4: I see this all the time, for instance, my math professor is always collecting documents and data from us to check for understanding. She looks at are work and decides on whether to move on or to keep working on the same topic. #ILAchat#UNIlited
A5: I would say often because teachers spend the entire year collecting all sorts of information about our students to help determine how we teach and what we need to adjust. #ILAchat#UNIlited
A5. I think student data should be used all the time because it allows teachers to monitor student progress and change any teaching style so that we can better educate students. #ILAchat#unilited
A5: I think that student data should be used to inform and better instruction decisions on a regular basis. It could be anywhere from every three months, to every semester change. It really depends on the class, teacher, and the students. #ILAchat#UNILitEd
A5: My heart wants to say every day, but that can also be overwhelming! How about using data to set long and short term goals? Progress monitoring should be an ongoing process and involve lots of collaboration...beyond just a specified data-entry date on a calendar. #ilachat
A5: All the time! Any teacher will tell you that they are constantly collecting data. Some call that "reading the room." In that sense, the act of teaching is in and of itself a data-driving decision making. #ILAchat
A5: As often as possible, but not formally. For example, I might use info from the previous day's lesson to determine whether I have to reteach anything the next day. Data doesn't always have to be formal; it can be an exit ticket or a whip-around or a quick conference. #ILAchat
A5: I believe that educators should be collecting student data at all times to get a full understanding on how the student learns and to better educate them in a way that fits them personally. #UniLited#ilachat
A5: I think student data should always be in our mind as we make decisions about our students and their learning. The decisions we make have big effects on them and when we use the data we have received from them we can give them the best opportunity possible. #ILAchat#UNILitEd
Honestly, I think we use data everyday to inform our instructional decisions (informally). Reflective practices, student engagement and demonstration of knowledge are at the forefront of our work. #ILAchat
A5: Student data should be used to inform instructional decisions pretty often in my opinion. If the teacher doesn't go off of their students' data than the students could be not doing well, but the teacher could just keep going forward with the lesson/ unit. #ILAchat#UNIlited
A5: Constantly! Whether it is through formative/summative assessments, or formal/informal observations, teachers need to know what students know and are able to do, along with where they need to end. With this information, teachers and PLCs can adjust accordingly. #ilachat
A5. Meaningful data collection should happen every day. It is intentional and targeted for an intended purpose. Outcomes matter. Go beyond quantitative and value qualitative data as well. #ILAChat
A5Always, as long as the data is viewed from the perspective of what’s been accomplished, shared with the student and the student ( or groups of students) has an opportunity for input. #ILAChat
A5: But don't you think you are always collecting data? Don't you look at your students expressions and think, 'Well. that didn't work. I better say/do differently.' I feel that some teachers are very hard on themselves when it comes to data. #ILAchat
I think sometimes what educators think of as data varies widely from what the system of education sees as data. They see charts and percentages and passing rates. I see a conversation with students that lets me know who my next small group needs to be for reteaching. #ILAchat
I think of data as something that is measurable and observable. If that definition fits then ongoing informal assessments can definetly be beneficial for data driven decision making. #ILAChat
A6: Snapshot data only accounts for data at one specific point in time. Our students are constantly learning and growing, so if we base all our research on data from a single day in a school year it’s not an accurate representation of reality. #UNILITED#ILACHAT
A6: I would say that by taking a specific piece of data may impair decision making because they are only using one piece of information. Decisions should be based off of multiple data or documents. #ILAchat#UNIlited
A6: Snapshot data only tells one story...and a LIMITED one at best. It often leads to reactive (and not proactive) decision making, like throwing out "programs" to buy new ones. It's our instructional practices that make a difference, not pre-packaged programs! #ilachat
A6: Snapshot data can be harmful because it's a one-time deal. Students are improving and changing all of the time, so if they are only assessed once, they can't express and show their true abilities. #ilachat#UNILitEd
A6. Snapshot data impairs decision making because it is only from one period. We need to look at data over a long period of time to create reliability for decision making. #ILAchat#unilited
Q5: use it every day! Might be formative or summative, but either way each day use some type of data to determine how students are responding to instruction to drive your instructional decisions. #ILAchat
A6: This can impair decision making because we don't have the full picture. That can cause us to make uninformed decisions that harm instead of help students #ILAchat#UNILitEd
I agree. It drives me crazy when people justify their poor decisions with terrible data. I remember advocating for looking at the cohort data rather than the annual data when my principal told me that the school didn't do as well on the standardize test. #ILAchat
A6: Snapshot data can impair decision making by letting the teacher see how the students comprehend the lesson as they are teaching and wether to redirect it or not. #ILAchat#UNIlited
6. . Because it is only based on summative assessments that categorize students into the wrong categories of low, medium, or high proficiency levels , and because standardized tests are not designed to place students in these categories of proficiency. #UNILitEd#ILAchat
A6: Snapshot data can impair decision making because it can be inaccurate for the students real academic success and capabilities. It can also, if not thoroughly understood, affect instruction and perception in a negative way, #ILAchat#UniLitEd
A6: How many characters do I get again? 😂 I think snapshots are hard because they're from a narrow window over standards that may not be revisited for a while. I also think that because they're typically shorter, it's hard to tell why students actually missed answers. #ILAchat
When I think of snapshot I think of one quick memory that is saved. But what about all the others? Snapshot impairs decision making because we do not see the full picture album. We only get one picture. This is why we must collect numerous amounts of data. #UNILited#ilachat
A6: When I think of snapshot I think of one quick memory that is saved. But what about all the others? Snapshot impairs decision making because we do not see the full picture album. We only get one picture. This is why we must collect numerous amounts of data.#UNIlited#ilachat
A6 (ctd): If I am only asking 3 questions for this standard, did they miss them because they don't understand the standard? Did they miss them because the questions were weirdly worded or had unfamiliar vocabulary? Did they not understand the passage they had to read? #ILAchat
A6: Take standardize testing data for example. In my state, we have the big annual test. We keep saying that it's one data point. But that's not how people react to it. When I see how stressed my teachers look, I know it has a paralyzing impact. #ILAchat
A5: Once you have collected data you must determine the “what next?” for Ss or your teaching practice. You must give Ss time to develop the skills you are targeting. Then collect data to check for growth. Sometimes that’s an hour, a day, or a week. #ILAChat
A6: Shapshots are data pieces in isolation and are therefore too narrow of a focus. We need to see growth and evidence of learning. If you look at data in isolation, you're missing valuable information to make instructional decisions that impact student learning. #ilachat
Agreed— do not view it from a single lens. Think of bigger picture to make decisions. Too easy to look at a snapchat and make assumptions about what the data really means— #ILAchat
A6 (ctd): And oftentimes we as teachers don't have the time to dig into the reasons why students missed the questions, or the reasons require more time than we have, and so we just take a stab in the dark at a solution and end up doing students a disservice in the end. #ILAchat
A7: The use of data gives teachers an overall view of their students to help identify which subjects are difficult and that need more time spent on to intensify students learning. #ILAchat#UNIlited
A7: Real data travels deeper into the issues, and that can reveal instructional gaps. It can show how each student is working, instead of observing them as a whole. This can then tie back to what instructional methods are appropriate for your class. #ilachat#UNILitEd
A7. Instructional gaps may be revealed when data is not consistent or it is not valid within the classroom and type of instruction is inconsistent. #ILAchat#unilited
A7: When we collect data we are able to analyze what it means. It can tell us the areas that are going well and those that might need to be changed or retaught so that students have a complete understanding of the topic. #ILAchat#UNILitEd
A7: If we look closely, & analyze data from different angles, we'll start to see meaningful trends! You have to be ready to see them & embrace them with an honest and fresh lens. The gaps will be there, question is: will YOU be there and present to address them? #ilachat
Q6: looking at just a snapchat does not give you the full picture of what the data truly means.. have to dig deeper to truly be able to make the best decisions for students. #ILAchat
And let's throw in the lack of training on how to interact with the said data that perpetuates such judgement and misunderstanding. It starts to get really tough for sure. #ILAchat
A7: I find that more often than not, ELA data reveals literacy gaps rather than strictly instructional gaps. It's usually very apparent, through both formal and informal data collection, which students are reading on grade level and which students are not. #ILAchat
A7: It can reveal instructional gaps by showing the success a student has based on the differences of each of their professors instructions. It shows that how a teacher explains a definition, instructions can make all the difference in the students learning.#ILAchat#UNILitEd
The trends of the class provide the teacher with info re how well instruction was received/used. Great info for a teacher to reflect on - what is effective with one group may not be effective for another. #ILAchat
A7: Data collection may reveal some instructional gaps when we do not collect enough data at a consistent rate. If we collect data here and there randomly that is when you will see instructional gaps. #UNILited#ilachat
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1st they said they needed data about the children
to find out what they’re learningThen they said they needed data about the children
to make sure they are learning.Then the children only learnt what could be turned into data.
Then the children became data
-Mike Rosen
A7: The collection of data can reveal instructional gaps by allowing the teacher to reflect on their lesson what part went well what part didn't or which students understood and which didn't. #ILAchat#UNIlited
A7: I think the collection of "good" data can reveal not only the instructional gap but also the learning gap. It's vital for us to really think about the learning gap when looking at any instructional data. #ILAchat
Sorry for the higher ed response again, but in TN, all EPPs have to integrate literacy standards and submit proposals to the state for program acceptance. In this endeavor, we mapped out all standards to ensure we were meeting and assessing them appropriately. #ILAchat
That is very true. Then you wonder, is the teachers actions based on their own faults, or their lack of training. Maybe even a combination, because if they care, they would ask the appropriate questions. #ILAchat
I respectfully disagree with that "if they care" statement. I believe many teachers do care, but they are not always well trained or supported. How would one be able to ask the appropriate questions if one don't know what to ask? #ILAchat
A8. I think we need to focus on the collection of data as a way to monitor student growth rather than simply giving a grade or assigning a level to a student. #ILAchat#unilited
A8: I'm concerned that I will miss something along the way. I want to be sure I am evaluating every student's ability, but that can be difficult when there's such a wide range and so many unique students. #ilachat#UNILitEd
A8: My concern is always that we use data to drive what's in the best interest of kids, which is not always what's considered to be in the best interest of some adults. Schools exist because of the kids , and so we must use data to address their needs ahead of ours. #ilachat
7 When you are looking at the data that you have collected you can then see if you need to change up your instructional strategies as well based on how well your students are performing. #UNILitEd#ILAchat
A8: I am concerned about what type of data I should use to base my decisions off of. I want to do what is best for my students, so I definitely want to make sure the data I am using is consistent and accurate. #ILAchat#UNIlited
A7: If data shows that students are consistently missing a concept, or have a misconception about a concept, it shows that is an area that our instruction is lacking in. We should adjust accordingly to reinforce or correct the correct information and concepts. #UNILITED#ILACHAT
A8: Data can easily be biased/skewed. Obtaining reliable + representative data takes a well-thought process + a large time commitment. I’m concerned that as a teacher I won’t have time to collect + evaluate data as often as I’d like. Tips from current teachers? #UNILITED#ILACHAT
A8: Student privacy and data security are my top concerns. As the collection tools become more powerful, we will have a lot of data, yet many school districts are not equipped with the technology to secure the data. #ILAchat
A8: My only concern, is making sure that the data I do collect is going to accurately reflect the students success and capabilities, also allowing me to analyze and reevaluate how I instruct. This way I am giving my all to students understanding and growth. #ILAchat#UNILiteEd
Q8: My number one concerns as we look at student data and determine how to act on it are whether our actions align with what we know about best practices and literacy, and whether our actions honor the humanity and individual needs of those students. #ILAchat
A8: I think my biggest concern would be how do we collect data without others judging the results of the data and assessments as well? #UNILited#ilachat
A8: I am concerned that we will focus too much on the numbers instead of our students and their individual needs. We need to remember that one piece of data does not define the student. #ILAchat#UNILitEd
Good point re the questions. To be of use, questions must be formulated according to the principles of fair assessment practices. Here’s our cheat sheet. https://t.co/vqv1ummDa7#ilachat
8.I am concerned that even with changing up my lesson plans it will not effectively help all of my students, or that I do not change them up enough to help my students.
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I wouldn’t classify them as concerns, but more aptly refer to them as growing pains (change can often be uncomfortable), but we know it’s needed! Dare to be different! #ILAchat
A8: A7: One concern I have as a future teacher, is how can you figure out every student's data and how do you go forward with making sure each student gets the right attention based on that data? #ILAchat#UNIlited
I agree. What I mean by the "if they care" statement is that some people are teachers, but should not be teachers. I have experienced this as a student. What I mean by appropriate questions, is just asking for help, or stating confusion. #ILAChat
#ILAchat A8: The collection of data is important but our main focus should always be how can we best improve our practices to help our kiddos! #UNILitEd
I also worry about the manipulation of the data. As the brief https://t.co/fN6hqj5Ji3 points out, data can paint powerful pictures. But often many don't see the bias that exists. #ILAchat
If you haven’t yet, make sure to read our literacy brief Beyond the Numbers: Using Data for Instructional Decision Making for more about using student data as a portrait, a highlighter, or a springboard: https://t.co/JbDJqb1mUn#ILAchat
Thank you so much! This was so fun and informative. It is clear to me that so many teachers care about using their student data well and carefully. #hopeful#ILAchat
