#ctedu Archive
#ctedu is a great way for Connecticut educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Tuesday October 18, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Welcome to ! Let us know who you are and your role in education.
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Hello and Jackie from CT, HS library media specialist
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Keri from Litchfield here. I am a Lead Teacher at a K-4 teacher in Newtown.
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Hi Christie here Norwalk CT ELA & SS 6th and tech coach
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Hello- Sean Hutchinson 4th grade teacher from Stamford, CT
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Excited to join tonight! https://t.co/rbLXX3FQQA
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30 minutes until talks student-generated questions. Come join the conversation.
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Hello I'm Joel from New Fairfield. Humanities curriculum coordinator grades 6-12.
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Hey, Jacquelyn. How's the year going?
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Jimmy from Stamford. 6th grade SS teacher and proud integrator of the awesome process thanks to
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Hey . Rob, elementary AP from Norwalk!
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Hello! Jenny Lussier, PreK-4 Library Media Specialist in Durham, CT
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Hi Keri how are you doing?
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John from wevideo. I confess I'm not a T. here to learn more about our K 12 audience mind if I hang around?
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Great! I have a new certification and new job... librarian at NCHS. (after 23 years teaching HS social studies *gasp*)
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Good evening . Amy, AP in Wilton
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Nice! The Michael Sapia is in the house. Where are you
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Doing very well. Happy to be here. It's been awhile. How about you?
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John thanks for joining us this evening!
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welcome to so happy you could join!
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doing really well. How about yourself?
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Off to a very busy start this year. So many new things to try this year.
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Hope you are having a great year so far!
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Hi ! Jenna- Instructional Technology Specialist in Ellington, CT
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off to great start lots of energy in Norwalk
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super cool! Thanks for joining our small, but mighty chat! What is your startup?
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Hahaha. Saw it after the fact. So happy your lesson went great today!
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it was magical man and i don't use that lightly. It was a special day.
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I started a new position after 14 years.
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thanks for joining our chat! Happy to have you on board.
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cool! what's your big change?
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Q1: What role does student inquiry play in your classroom?
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First question coming in a minute or so. Great night to talk some student questioning. Come join us
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A1: Student inquiry should play primary role in classroom. Enables students to think critically, work collaboratively, and create.
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Thanks for the warm welcome! We are a cloud-based document annotation software with a passion for education!
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Questioning is the heart of a curious classroom.
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As a librarian, inquiry is the root of everything I do with students; meaningful research is inquiry-driven
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A1: It puts students in the drive seat to become creators, not just consumers.
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A1: Since 2016 & attending a workshop on every day! really brings another level of thinking creation
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A1 I don't have a classroom anymore, but I hope students in my school are getting the chance to answer their own questions.
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Students use inquiry in all aspects of lessons. Leading into a unit. Driving research. Furthering learning on a topic.
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great man. Magical day today. and visited my class today!
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In the library, student inquiry is a major focus as part of students learning to research.
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Hi, I'm late to the party but hello! I'm Alexa, a tech integrator in New Canaan
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Love it! Create from student curiosity leads to authentic learning. https://t.co/rZgbL6P35g
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A1: Student inquiry should play primary role in classroom. Enables students to think critically, work collaboratively, and create.
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Student inquiry provides self guided entrance into new content that is driven by Ss. Ss become the catalyst for learning
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I need to do this! Gotta bring it to main man
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Be sure to pick up Make Just One Change by & . Explains the process thoroughly.
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if you are around, you could jump in here!
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A1: with the tools available at students fingertips today, inquiry should be a driving force in all curricula
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A1. Inquiry should play a major role as it promotes critical thinking.
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this is where I fell in love
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A1: students have to be able to delve deeper and learn to query. Otherwise, they are just being spoon fed info!
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Joining in on chat! Abby, 3rd grade in Ellington, CT
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Yes! if they discover then they will understand more and build motivation
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Great point. Thinking and questioning go hand in hand. https://t.co/hqyJLM8NEH
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A1. Inquiry should play a major role as it promotes critical thinking.
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A1: I think student inquiry is potentially most important aspect of a classroom, engaged Ss asking Q learn the most!
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Amy, so true. So why isn't it in all classes?
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Q2: What strategies do you use to get students generating questions?
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thanks for joining, Abby! Happy to have you on board.
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gives Ts & Ss a simple, logical path to follow towards generating great questions in a classroom-friendly format.
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A1: student-driven inquiry personalizes the students' interaction with the content and skills; learning is meaningful, long-lasting
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Hi everyone sorry I'm late. I'm enjoying reading these tweets to help me better understand
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A2: is my go to for student generated questions, but also informal & formal conversation ensuring is heard and valued.
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Has anyone else had experience using the process in classroom? How did your students react?
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= brainstorm, evaluate, revise, reflect.
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Give Ss opportunities/time to observe and wonder- leads to ?ing. They do this so much in primary grades, seems it dwindles over time
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A2: I have Ss review elements of NF narrative, & ask them to write down a question they would ask themselves to plan for writing
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I think Ts are still afraid of being a facilitator and don't know and understand how to use the tools effectively
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A2: celebrating all questions that students ask, giving time and space for SS to ask and answer the questions they have
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A2: I'm not in the classroom anymore, but I'm a big fan of PBL and giving Ss the chance to solve problems.
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Ss can generate Qs at any point in a lesson from many things: quotes from literature, art, music, a chapter heading.
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In what ways can we plan to coach or ease the fear or getting people out of comfort zone?
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A2: Giving Ss more time than you think they need to generate ?s. feels uncomfortable at first, but more time= better questions
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I am not familiar. Can you tell us more?
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How and why? And why the how? How the why?
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So true. Actually research shows curiosity is at a high point in Kindergarten and steadily declines. Very sad.
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this is important to understand, it's uncomfortable for both teacher and student, how did you handle the awkward moment?
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A2: As hesitant as Ss were first time using , as long as a risk free environment is in place, they'll embrace the process.
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Looking forward to learning about method
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join . We are talking about QFT this evening.
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by celebrating Ts when they do and showcasing those that are taking the leap in front of faculty.
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Great point! https://t.co/oWoo1FRLU9
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A2: celebrating all questions that students ask, giving time and space for SS to ask and answer the questions they have
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A2. We have to create a culture of questioning is more important than the answers. is a great simple tool to get started
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A2: Important to create environment where Ss feel comfortable asking Q, so same Ss are not always asking, e.g. have everyone write
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guilty! I feel I don't give students enough time to think about a question/gather their thoughts. Thx for the reminder!
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also providing them the coaching and resources to support this shift
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Q3: In what manner are student-generated questions used in your classroom or school?
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Question Formulation Technique gives a teacher & student friendly strategy towards brainstorming many Qs
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Exactly! I always tell my S that you learn more from the wrong answers than the right ones.
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Student-generated questions drive literary discussions. They decide unique directions to attack text that Ts may not have thought.
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agreed! Celebrating not the successes but the risk-taking, even if it didn't work out as planned
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Why you are very welcome, Erin. Great free resources.
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A3: Based on process, Ss questions are used as the overarching questions for lessons. Could use multiple Ss questions as well.
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I was at a school data team meeting and thought this maybe a great place to use QFT
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A3: Let's not forget process can be used with staff as well.
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Students are skeptical the first time. They don't trust that a teacher really wants to use their questions.
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A3 Using to so would be very beneficial for kids and for me to relinquish control
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A3: they are used to drive all curricula through PBAs (or that is the goal...)
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A3: S questions give diff perspectives, also it can be hard to tell what Ss are missing when you create the plan and know the topic
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Definitely an important culture shift if S's are used to being question answerers instead of askers
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Student-created questions are a great way to drive
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A3 Questions should increase engagement. They give an automatic investment to students in the lesson.
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A3: Planning opening of next unit about the "Ice Man" as this chat is happening. Can't wait to show Ss "Q-Focus."
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agreed. This is a major shift for many students.
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A3: with picture, key ideas to guide Ss towards the goal intended, I <3 to stress the importance of "this is your thinking"
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So true! Great way to drive professional development discussions. Find out what teachers want to learn. https://t.co/DgoaqauIKh
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A3: Let's not forget process can be used with staff as well.
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Q4: What are some challenges you face in getting students to question? How have you worked through the challenges?
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The Q focus is how it starts…correct?
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Biggest challenge #1: Do not judge the student questions! Then they "play school" & look for teacher approval.
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Yes. And think simple. Doesn't need to be elaborate, just something for the students to latch onto.
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great when you see students looking at the same concept but are using their questions to drive the research
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A risk free environment is key. Maybe you can share how you set that up in you space?
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I am wondering how Ts are using in other subjects like math?
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Biggest Challenge #2: Embrace the silence. There will be a lull during brainstorms. Let Ss work through it & process deeper.
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A4: wait time, I don't know why everything as to be fast paced; I have learned to count in my head and just smile at everyone
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Q4 sometimes students don't have enough background knowledge to ask questions. Need to read the discussion and adjust on the spot
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starts w/ listening. Trust.Encouragement.Accountability. Ensure is valued. Make changes based on feedback.
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Just the change in perception for the Ss leads to deeper authenticity & engagement
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AHH!! I made it ! Apparently I can't tell time OR my memory is already fading me :(
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A4. The first time it is very hard for the teacher and the Ss. The key is to keep trying, everyone will get better the more you do it
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and makes the environment student centered
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A4: Ss can feel uncomfortable in front of whole class and T. Seems like the first Q or 2 is hardest, if dont get them can be hard
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Q4b If you haven't established a culture of trust BEFORE you ask them to take risks with questions
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Risk free - yes! Trust is key. Honest and sincere questioning requires trust. And builds it.
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That's one of the toughest parts for Ts. We always feel the need to fill the silence. Give Ss time to think, process.
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A4: Biggest challenges, IMHO, are Ss who don't trust their teachers b/c they've played school. Value their voices.
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As a result Ss get impatient with each other - SUPER important to teach wait is okay
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A4; Be that teacher who makes an impact by valuing their presence and voices in the classroom.
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Just keep trying, never give up, be patient https://t.co/uJhfLEd0cL
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A4. The first time it is very hard for the teacher and the Ss. The key is to keep trying, everyone will get better the more you do it
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This right here. https://t.co/BU83SypB4s
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Risk free - yes! Trust is key. Honest and sincere questioning requires trust. And builds it.
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Q3: ?'s are used to start a science or social studies unit (), to 'talk back' to our fic and nonfic reading
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valuing so important for building relationships https://t.co/N0haxWvz9t
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A4; Be that teacher who makes an impact by valuing their presence and voices in the classroom.
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Yep. Student choice and voice
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I like using a shared Doc because it allows Ss to share their Qt as they intended
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A4: Biggest challenge - reminding kids that questions are GOOD - important - needed!
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Thanks for joining us tonight! Join us next week
Don't forget to follow new educators tonight! Keep those students questioning.
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Relationships are key. Establish early. Trust their judgment. Ss always surprise me with their understandings
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it's paramount in what we do in order to create a learning community where students can thrive all year.
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Great idea! Will help the quiet ones have a voice? https://t.co/PmTjT1GiJu
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I like using a shared Doc because it allows Ss to share their Qt as they intended
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Very true. Minus relationships very little learning occurs. https://t.co/9twvpXOIlW
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Relationships are key. Establish early. Trust their judgment. Ss always surprise me with their understandings
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SO true!! Relationships are the MOST important part of Ss succes!
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Happy to be here tonight. Thanks for the great discussion.
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Yep! QFT is great for all meetings! Makes for better questions, better understanding, more critical thinking, etc
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Joel great chat. I hope we can keep this dialogue going. I would love to stay connected around this. Support group
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thank you for facilitating a great
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Thanks for hosting , and thanks everyone for the great conversation! We will be back next week for sure
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You know, Sean. Any time I can be of help, let me know.
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Thanks for joining us tonight, Amy.
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thanks for the great chat! You recommended the bk MakeJustOneChange to me at others might enjoy
