#reflectiveteacher Archive

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:00 PM EDT

Good evening everyone and welcome to the #reflectiveteacher chat! Say hello to the group, what do you teach?

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:02 PM EDT

Beth, Spanish 9-12 here from Chicagoland leading tonight's chat on differentiation. Great topi tonight! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:02 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 hi,Beth! Nancy checking in from PA.. I'm the dir of PD for an #indyschools association #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:03 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 on Spring Break?? #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:04 PM EDT

@nironside13 I am on Spring Break, enjoying time off, reflecting on my last weeks of school. #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:04 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 yes!! Differentiation is important for ALL learners - Ts & Ss alike! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:05 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 so important to have time to reflect, relax & rejuvenate- you've earned it! #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:05 PM EDT

Let's get started with our first #reflectiveteacher question of the evening. Looking for your thoughts!

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:06 PM EDT

Q1:How do you define differentiation in your teaching and learning? #reflectiveteacher #differentiation https://t.co/mpPgM2m8X7

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:08 PM EDT

A1: differentiation is about meeting learners where they are - recognizing their gifts, needs & prior learning experience #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:08 PM EDT

A1: Learning a lang moves at different speeds for Ss, all have diff. abilities, so I need to think about that as I plan. #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:09 PM EDT

@nironside13 Is differentation difficult when classes must all be doing same curriculum? #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:10 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 I bet foreign Lang Ts have lots of differentiation tricks & tips - so many diff levels in your classes #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:11 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 true! Flexibility & student directed learning make differentiation easier! #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:11 PM EDT

@nironside13 I think we all have great tricks up our sleeves, that is what is great about being in the sharing #reflectiveteacher community

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:12 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 so, so true!! We can't be effective alone! #reflectiveteacher

PLloydHenry Mar 29 @ 7:13 PM EDT

Hi #reflectiveteacher -I'm Phiona, a HS English teacher. This is my first time in this chat.

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:14 PM EDT

@PLloydHenry Hey Phiona, welcome to the #reflectiveteacher chat tonight!

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:14 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 good point! Would be great if annual assessments could reflect different paces of learning #reflectiveteacher

PLloydHenry Mar 29 @ 7:14 PM EDT

A1: we can differentiate content, process & products #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:15 PM EDT

@PLloydHenry welcome, Phiona! Nice to see you mid-week! #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:15 PM EDT

@PLloydHenry @nironside13 You got it, Each of those has so many options within it! #reflectiveteacher

fearlessteachrs Mar 29 @ 7:16 PM EDT

A1: Gabrielle from VT DI is about knowing ur Ss & using that information to think ahead rather than react to learning #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:16 PM EDT

@PLloydHenry good to remember all 3! In this way, Ts can really support all learners #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:17 PM EDT

TY everyone! Let's move on to Q2 here at #reflectiveteacher chat. What do you do to give your Ss options?

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:17 PM EDT

Q2:What do you currently do to differentiate learning for your students? #reflectiveteacher #differentiation https://t.co/3g0NPsTBVK

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:17 PM EDT

@fearlessteachrs hi & welcome! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:18 PM EDT

@PLloydHenry #awesome! Great to have crossover w/ #reflectiveteacher & #EngageChat

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:18 PM EDT

@fearlessteachrs Bingo! Knowing your Ss is key to being able to help each one acheive! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:20 PM EDT

A2: formative assessment helps Ts know where students are in the moment & what skills & content they need to progress #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:20 PM EDT

A2: I have tiered activities for my Ss, but my goal would be to have Ss be more aware of where they are at in learning. #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:21 PM EDT

@nironside13 SOOOO many tech tools for formative assessment! #edtech #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:21 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 that would be so great! What would that look like, I wonder? #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:21 PM EDT

@nironside13 @PLloydHenry Love the visits from #engagechat tweeps! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:22 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 yes!! Effective for Ts & engaging for Ss! #reflectiveteacher

PLloydHenry Mar 29 @ 7:22 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 @fearlessteachrs as we learn to serve our Ss we develop our craft too & learn to serve other Ss more #reflectiveteacher

stony12270 Mar 29 @ 7:23 PM EDT

A1: A wealth of resources and knowledge is waiting to be tapped in the community! Knock down the school walls for Ss! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:23 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 😂😂😂😂 I should have known #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:24 PM EDT

@fearlessteachrs @ironside13 When I react to Ss, always a signal to me that I did not do a good job of planning for them. #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:26 PM EDT

@stony12270 @nironside13 @PLloydHenry Yay, let's do that!! #takeaway #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:26 PM EDT

@stony12270 so true! Communities are filled w/ learning opportunities for Ss - & many ways to match Ss w/ interests #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:27 PM EDT

@nironside13 Although I do surprise others with being content with papers now and then! #reflectiveteacher

stony12270 Mar 29 @ 7:28 PM EDT

A2: We work with Ts to have collab events in the library with learning content stations to differentiate for Ss. #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:28 PM EDT

Glad to see we have some new visitors to the chat tonight. TY for your ideas! #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:30 PM EDT

@stony12270 Nice! This would work especially well for Ss prepping for final exams this May/June! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:30 PM EDT

@stony12270 very cool! What level students? #reflectiveteacher

stony12270 Mar 29 @ 7:30 PM EDT

A2: An example of a collab program based on the dust bowl: https://t.co/1sI68TUojm #reflectiveteacher

mytutoringspace Mar 29 @ 7:31 PM EDT

A2 I over prepare;part of the reflective process;students may have choices/can change direction-#reflectiveteacher https://t.co/lnmNI7vKqC

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:17 PM EDT

Q2:What do you currently do to differentiate learning for your students? #reflectiveteacher #differentiation https://t.co/3g0NPsTBVK

stony12270 Mar 29 @ 7:31 PM EDT

@nironside13 grades 8-12. Collab started in 8th grade and has worked up thru 11-12 grades! Ss love! #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:32 PM EDT

@stony12270 In age of tech, I still feel is important to get Ss to visit/use library. Builds community! #reflectiveteacher

stony12270 Mar 29 @ 7:32 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 yes! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:32 PM EDT

@mytutoringspace @bleidolf67 planning is key! #reflectiveteacher gives Ts flexibility

PLloydHenry Mar 29 @ 7:32 PM EDT

A2: I use different instructional strategies at different learning stages teacher & student driven ind, peer, whole class #reflectiveteacher

stony12270 Mar 29 @ 7:33 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 thank you for letting me visit, Beth! Always ready to be a #reflectiveteacher!

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:33 PM EDT

@mytutoringspace @ironside @stony12270 what processes do you have in place for Ss to change direction? #reflectiveteacher

PLloydHenry Mar 29 @ 7:34 PM EDT

A2: I use multimodal & multimedia texts - I offer choice of activities, groupings etc #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:34 PM EDT

@stony12270 You are always welcome. And we love when people help us guest mod as well! ;) #reflectiveteacher

PLloydHenry Mar 29 @ 7:35 PM EDT

A2: I use multimedia & multimodal texts; I offer choice of activities, groups etc #reflectiveteacher

AdvocateforEd Mar 29 @ 7:35 PM EDT

At a Glance: Why We Still Have Educational Inequities https://t.co/3xwRazXQjT #ntchat #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/8Q4uVp5vbd

SyphaxSchool Mar 29 @ 7:35 PM EDT

At a Glance: Why We Still Have Educational Inequities https://t.co/KxvSyposQD #ntchat #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/cgHIZY7XcF

Lynch39083 Mar 29 @ 7:35 PM EDT

At a Glance: Why We Still Have Educational Inequities https://t.co/CPwySgQB3P #ntchat #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/5CQNHZNAjT

stony12270 Mar 29 @ 7:35 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 I agree! I'm so grateful our admin support the library. They just renovated for Ss! https://t.co/CfwuCeePJT #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:35 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 @stony12270 that is 100% true! We ❤️ guest mods here at #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:35 PM EDT

@PLloydHenry Ooh, I like this. Do you have trouble finding texts across different media that are more or less same? #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:36 PM EDT

I love anything tech, so of course our Q3 deals with +/- of differentiating with technology. Here we go with Q3 at #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:36 PM EDT

@PLloydHenry choice is really key - helps Ss maintain their own pace & feel like they have a say in how they learn #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:37 PM EDT

Q3:What are the pluses/minuses of using tech to differentiate? #reflectiveteacher #differentiation https://t.co/bD2Rru3E6T

stony12270 Mar 29 @ 7:38 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 I encourage Ts to give S choice! Let Ss create learning products according to their strengths! #reflectiveteacher

mytutoringspace Mar 29 @ 7:38 PM EDT

.@bleidolf67 @ironside @stony12270 thinkPLAR/transfer to student engagement;encourage peer-peer challenges,+personal time #reflectiveteacher

PLloydHenry Mar 29 @ 7:38 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 English offers latitude -For eg. If I'm looking at a theme -using dif texts/styles/attitudes is a plus #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:38 PM EDT

A3: not all skills can be supported by tech tools - sometimes, old school methods are more effective-but only sometimes! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:40 PM EDT

@PLloydHenry @bleidolf67 true! Many books can be used to teach the same theme.. #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:40 PM EDT

@stony12270 At the core of some quality teaching for a #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/RnTU6SvCdj

stony12270 Mar 29 @ 7:38 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 I encourage Ts to give S choice! Let Ss create learning products according to their strengths! #reflectiveteacher

PLloydHenry Mar 29 @ 7:42 PM EDT

Here's a sample activity chart for our novel study unit #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/UIeIvqkBsX

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:42 PM EDT

A3: Lines get blurred with tech tools and tech learning games. Find tools that help Ss think and reflect,not gain badges. #reflectiveteacher

NA_Dellsey Mar 29 @ 7:44 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 differentiation is not real choice, just choice to the limit that the adult sets it. #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:44 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 good point - there's lots of fluffy bling out there - not all of it is worth using #reflectiveteacher

PLloydHenry Mar 29 @ 7:46 PM EDT

@nironside13 @bleidolf67 - it can also get Ss to reflect on the different ways authors can treat topics #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:46 PM EDT

Our chat tonight at #reflectiveteacher deals with #differentiation https://t.co/w3l4gTTS67

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:47 PM EDT

@PLloydHenry @nironside13 This sounds like it would be a great convo! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:47 PM EDT

@PLloydHenry @bleidolf67 yes! Which leads to rich convos about perspective & bias #reflectiveteacher

mytutoringspace Mar 29 @ 7:47 PM EDT

.@bleidolf67 allows for some Ss to show skill with design-requires access to programs/ + may allow for sharing iterations #reflectiveteacher

suepetersen17 Mar 29 @ 7:47 PM EDT

A3 one plus tech more easily allows leveled materials and keeps track of data to correctly place students. #reflectiveteacher

PLloydHenry Mar 29 @ 7:48 PM EDT

@NA_Dellsey @bleidolf67 it can be if students help to decide learning activities & how they would like to show learning #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:48 PM EDT

Here comes Q4. What are some non-negotiables needed in successful differentiation? #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:48 PM EDT

@suepetersen17 hi, Sue! Great to see you here tonight! #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:49 PM EDT

Q4:Are there some “non-negotiables” in differentiation in order for it to be successful with Ss? #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/np3y4zlOIs

NA_Dellsey Mar 29 @ 7:49 PM EDT

@PLloydHenry @bleidolf67 can they choose what to learn? #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:49 PM EDT

Q4:Are there some “non-negotiables” in differentiation in order for it to be successful with Ss? #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/rKvHjWNYi5

PLloydHenry Mar 29 @ 7:51 PM EDT

@NA_Dellsey sure as much as we might think learning only takes place in the confines of our schools, we know it isn't so #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:52 PM EDT

@NA_Dellsey @PLloydHenry This just opens so many options for them! Requires a flexible, open teacher :) #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 Mar 29 @ 7:52 PM EDT

Gotta check out early, friends! Thanks for an engaging chat!! See you next week! #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:52 PM EDT

@suepetersen17 Yep, love data collection. Looking for ways for Ss to get into it as much as I do! #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:53 PM EDT

@nironside13 Thank you for helping me out tonight Nancy- you are a gem! #reflectiveteacher

mytutoringspace Mar 29 @ 7:53 PM EDT

#reflectiveteacher all ages/all levels/all backgrounds benefit when accommodation is put into practice/Ss input 2 https://t.co/AQP7kzeXN1

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:46 PM EDT

Our chat tonight at #reflectiveteacher deals with #differentiation https://t.co/w3l4gTTS67

NA_Dellsey Mar 29 @ 7:53 PM EDT

@PLloydHenry very true. Can school as it is structured encourage that though? #reflectiveteacher

Refthinking Mar 29 @ 7:54 PM EDT

Currently a FREE preview version available. Try it at https://t.co/y5qMwJ6eWv #tlchat #reflectiveteacher #ADEChat https://t.co/2B1T3oo2wJ

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:55 PM EDT

A4: One non-negotiable in differentiation is flexibility, patience on part of teacher. We can't push Ss. #reflectiveteacher

NA_Dellsey Mar 29 @ 7:55 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 @PLloydHenry and a flexible open school. Know of any? #reflectiveteacher

PLloydHenry Mar 29 @ 7:55 PM EDT

@NA_Dellsey they can - to some extent; this requires efficacy in educators & a firm sense of the purpose/value of Ed #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:56 PM EDT

@NA_Dellsey @PLloydHenry I know many Ts. I think schools say they are flexible, yet they are not. #reflectiveteacher

NA_Dellsey Mar 29 @ 7:56 PM EDT

@PLloydHenry but of school must posit itself as the expert, isn't that contradictory to the idea? #reflectiveteacher

mytutoringspace Mar 29 @ 7:56 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 #reflectiveteacher Discussion is a must do! so Ss don't put in work that teach rejects- must communicate is the non-negotiable

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:57 PM EDT

Another quick question before the night is up....anything new you would like to try with differentiation? #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:57 PM EDT

@mytutoringspace Agree. Communication about progress, goals, successes and failures is key. #reflectiveteacher

bleidolf67 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 7:59 PM EDT

My goal would be to make a spreadsheet where Ss can track their own progress. Put it in their hands. #reflectiveteacher

PLloydHenry Mar 29 @ 7:59 PM EDT

@bleidolf67 @NA_Dellsey it might not be easy to be - if you don't have the ability to speak about what you do &why #reflectiveteacher