Introduce yourself! Share who you are, where you're from, and an emoji or bitmoji that reminds you of yourself right now! Be sure to use the hashtag #EDpiper#readyGo
I’m ready to chat with my #Edpiper PLN tonight. This is “Nacho” ordinary chat! This one is fully loaded. I’m @DrJohnsonEDU Principal and co-moderator of #EDpiper Let’s roll!
A1: Sometimes it can be really overwhelming! Taking a deep breathe helps... but so does setting specific targets using data then working with data that supports those goals and commitments #EDpiper
You have to look at the data that matta! Seriously, you can get overwhelmed by so much. You have to find the data that really moves your instruction and your students. #EDpiper
A1: I still get overwhelmed, especially when some of the data is still new to me. I take it small chunks and look to my team for support and guidance. #EDpiper
A1: This is a tough one! Different data tells different parts of the story. You have to be able to tell the whole story of the child, so that may require different data for different kids. #EDpiper
haha he's good. Little under the weather, but good. We are still finding places that we forgot to babyproof. We are thinking doorknobs will be tended to soon. #EDpiper#hesgrowinglikeaweed
I think the best leaders show Ts what matters & best teachers show Ss what matters and also in the reverse order, too. Choose the data points that gain the most leverage & refuse to be overwhelmed. #EDpiper
I think the best leaders show Ts what matters & best teachers show Ss what matters and also in the reverse order, too. Choose the data points that gain the most leverage & refuse to be overwhelmed. #EDpiper
A1: I still get overwhelmed, especially when some of the data is still new to me. I take it small chunks and look to my team for support and guidance. #EDpiper
Introduce yourself! Share who you are, where you're from, and an emoji or bitmoji that reminds you of yourself right now! Be sure to use the hashtag #EDpiper#readyGo
Q2: Let's talk data organizers. What tools does your school use & how do you feel about them? (Ex: data walls, notebooks, spreadsheeets, etc.) Be sure to add #EDpiper to all responses!
#EDpiper Let's get data cray cray!!! Shari Dawson, Instructional Coordinator @KJTMADISD Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy joining in for the fun!
#EDpiper Let's get data cray cray!!! Shari Dawson, Instructional Coordinator @KJTMADISD Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy joining in for the fun!
A2 We use digital data wall done on Google spreadsheet for all grades. Each grade has their own version of data folders that students track data. #EDpiper
There are two differing articles that I want to share...one focuses on the negative feelings caused by data walls, the other on a positive outcome from data walls...both great reads. #EDpiperhttps://t.co/8fBYaW58xBhttps://t.co/WuNgc3xMyg
A2: So- I have used several forms, Walls, trifolds, digital. Unless you have the physical space- it’s hard to do a wall. But I have always felt like it was the most effective, physically moving kids and hand writing data onto cards. #EDpiper
Last year our team had @NWEA binders for our MAP data, and Admin used tools in #strive@eduphoria to track commitments, lead measures, and more #EDpiper
This article from @WeAreTeachers entitled "16 Teacher Hacks for Making Data Collection a Piece of Cake" has some interesting pieces in it if you need ideas. #EDpiperhttps://t.co/YEFTNYOGpI
We had a data wall, but it was not as functional as we would have liked. However, I know some schools that have really valued these walls. We are exploring digital this year. #EDpiper
A2: Last year our team had @NWEA binders for our MAP data, and Admin used tools in #strive@eduphoria to track commitments, lead measures, and more #EDpiper
A2: I am still a fan of data notebooks or data profile pages. Call me old school, but I love to keep them for my own kids as discussion pieces and allow them to share their input regarding their data! #EDpiper
As a principal, I had a hard time finding secure, dedicated space for an actual wall. Our campus was overflowing & not an inch to spare. We had to resort to data binders. But daily I’m seeing huge leaps in digital tools. I’m loving idea of digital walls. #EDpiper
#EDpiper A2: Best practices of how Ss learn NEVER change. Don't get bogged down with new curriculum or tech. Stay student centered and support every learner!
I love the idea of showing classroom, grade level, or school-wide growth on a display or wall (w/o names of course). I think it is so motivating to all those working for unified goals. #EDpiper
A2: we mostly track student growth on Google sheets and formative/summative assessments via Eduphoria. I would love to find more ways to integrate data using @CanvasLMS though. Anyone play with the analytics? #EDpiper
A3: It helps guide our instruction, especially for what we will use with small groups. It also helps us lay out our review time and what we are still weak in. #EDpiper
I loved MAP data... the fact that it provides you skill analysis is truly something teachers and parents can understand and easily use to support Ss. #EDpiper
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@lhelton15, @MrsAutumnRiley, @NWEA, @eduphoria
#EDpiper A2: Best practices of how Ss learn NEVER change. Don't get bogged down with new curriculum or tech. Stay student centered and support every learner!
A3: For Ts- Data shows growth, areas of concern, and areas for focus. For Ss- Helps tonset goals, reach goals, and continue on the path of growth mindset. #EDpiper
R3: @WinkelerD said it already but allows for benchmark data to be collected along with chunked data from periodic formative assessments. Ss and Ts can mark progress toward learning objectives. #EDpiper
A3: Data provides a HUGE piece in a successful PLC bc data can show you if you are going back to reteach, extend, or move on. #howdoyouknowtheyknow#EDpiper
A3: 360 Spreadsheet...focuses on homes, demands schedule, physical concerns 2 distract Ss, passions & obsessions that consume Ss. These are much harder to measure, so we don’t often try, focusing instead on the #s alone. #EDpiperhttps://t.co/Uye4QAyJmG
A3- I feel data notebooks are good to measure growth for Ss, staff and leadership. They should then be used to make instructional decisions. One thing we realized is Ss need to measure growth but important to know the standard they are shooting for #EDpiper
A3: Understand that data is more than just numbers...data means information...are you looking at all of the pertinent information for the whole child. #EDpiper
A3: Understand that data is more than just numbers...data means information...are you looking at all of the pertinent information for the whole child. #EDpiper
R3: I make graphs of data for each month. Correlate performance e data with attendance data. Show trends with Ss. Gives them a visual of their performance in relation to other classes. It is posted in the classroom. #EDpiper
Yes! I spent some time with an incredible 6th grade interventionist last year. She had elementary background and was shocked that in HS we weren’t having them track their own data and progress #edpiper#eyeopening#teachme#learnedsomuch
A3: Not just for the reasons of finding a weakness to improve, but also catching those at risk kids early on and implementing a speedy RTI process as well. #EDpiper
A3: Understand that data is more than just numbers...data means information...are you looking at all of the pertinent information for the whole child. #EDpiper
A4: Based on the initial data, students will then play a role in helping set goals, peer grading, self discovery, and projects to better/deepen their learning. #EDpiper
Preach! I have not personally mapped out a chart with their attendance vs. assessment data but I think that would be a big eye opener (especially for juniors and seniors). #EDpiper
R3: I make graphs of data for each month. Correlate performance e data with attendance data. Show trends with Ss. Gives them a visual of their performance in relation to other classes. It is posted in the classroom. #EDpiper
I believe it’s imperative for a learning community to agree upon the critical pieces of data that will help drive instructional decisions. Unlimited data is only good if you’re talking about a phone plan. #EDpiper
A4: Really like this article on student data conferences...effective student data conversations are also supported through student-led conferences vs traditional Ps/Ts conferences #EDpiperhttps://t.co/tVrEORVIvZ
A4: I actually thought about this today! I don’t do it currently but thinking of adding it in. I used it at a previous school. We took an EQ and students put a color dot based on how they felt they mastered it. They watched their own growth. #EDpiper
Q4: This is something I think elementary and middle school Ts do so well! I continue to seek them out to learn. It can be so easy - like a chart in the front of a notebook that they shade in etc. #EDpiper
I believe it’s imperative for a learning community to agree upon the critical pieces of data that will help drive instructional decisions. Unlimited data is only good if you’re talking about a phone plan. #EDpiper
Keeping a data binder (traditional or digital) so Ss can witness growth over time. Ss should also set goals just like we do. To learn meaningfully, Ss need to have a target they can meet. It should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). #EDpiper
A4: What good is it for principals & teachers to know student data if students don’t own it & articulate what it means for their next steps as a leaner? Student ownership is the KEY! #EDpiper
A4: I have seen this done well, and I have seen this be meaningless to Ss. Ss have to understand the why behind data-tracking. It can’t just be for compliance. #EDpiper
A4: I have seen this done well, and I have seen this be meaningless to Ss. Ss have to understand the why behind data-tracking. It can’t just be for compliance. #EDpiper
It is. I’ve done this since 2002. It is eye opening when Ss look at their attendance versus performance. You need butts in seats in order for learning to happen. #EDpiper
Maybe that’s why I believe in it so much. We taught our first graders to know & keep up with & talk about their data. When I moved up, it just seemed normal to expect that. If first graders can do it, big kids can & should, too. #EDpiper
I do! However, you cannot just send it home or give it out without explanation. It is something that should be explained at the start and then discussed throughout the collection process. #EDpiper
A5: It is essential to discuss data with parents...we are partners in this journey together. What a powerful support system we create when parents and teachers are aligned in supporting our Ss. #EDpiper
Absolutely! I think there are so many amazing Tier 1 instruction tools that we don’t understand the value in at the HS level. There’s a sense of “wasting time”... but once you see those gains... you get it! #edpiper
A5: @Owl_b_TorresEdu and I talked about Ss data frequently with parents. It really helped when we talked about attendance. If they are not here- they can’t learn. We also shared growth with parents, especially with some of our “frequent fliers.” #EDpiper
Yes! 🙌🙌🙌 Students don’t need to be in the dark anymore. They also might have suggestions as to what is hindering their performance as well...and it could be improvements/changes on our parts! #EDPiper#themoreyouknow
A4: What good is it for principals & teachers to know student data if students don’t own it & articulate what it means for their next steps as a leaner? Student ownership is the KEY! #EDpiper
I pull the data off our SMS, Skyward. I then use Excel or Sheets to hold data, make graphs. It’s worth every second that it takes to download and create. #EDpiper
A4- Students need to own their growth as well as keeping families informed. Our older students will have parent led conferences. We need to set goals with them and celebrate successes. #EDpiper
A5: @Owl_b_TorresEdu and I talked about Ss data frequently with parents. It really helped when we talked about attendance. If they are not here- they can’t learn. We also shared growth with parents, especially with some of our “frequent fliers.” #EDpiper
And it can validate any other trends you see. When I was admin, I would pull discipline data. Sometimes the academic performance justified the behavior issues. Sometimes the behavior justified the performance, and sometimes attendance played a role also. #EDpiper
A4- Students need to own their growth as well as keeping families informed. Our older students will have parent led conferences. We need to set goals with them and celebrate successes. #EDpiper
A5: I think it’s IMPERATIVE to discuss data with parents. However, in my class, Ss take such ownership of it, that THEY discuss it with their parents. Ss need to be in charge of their learning & we need to be intentional about it #EDpiper
As a T, I treated parent conferences like check up visit to pediatrician. Just like doc office, I provided a typical range of things students should be able to do (behaviors, too) & data to show what their child was doing with little ideas to help work on things at home. #EDpiper
Q5: #EDpiper Student data nights involving parents can WORK! Parents want to know but we HAVE to meet parents where they are- that is KEY!! Don't assume, ask questions, just like we do our Ss. Parents want to help their children be successful! @kjtma@desotoisdengage
A5: I think it’s IMPERATIVE to discuss data with parents. However, in my class, Ss take such ownership of it, that THEY discuss it with their parents. Ss need to be in charge of their learning & we need to be intentional about it #EDpiper
A5: Talking data w/parents is how I have legs to stand on! It’s what allows me to showcase S strengths & what allows me to highlight S struggles. A quick video explaining data can level the playing field for parents too! Helps them feel capable to help their student #EDpiper
Q6: Data can be discouraging at times. How do you maintain positive relationships with students, staff, or the learning community when results are painful to discuss? #EDpiper
A5- It is imperative for students to see data. Not to be a broken record but parents should not be surprised so ongoing data is key. They need to see their child’s growth and know what areas they need to push their kids and where to celebrate with them. #EDpiper
Yes! I had mini conferences & ask kids what I could do to help. Sometimes it was humbling! One student pointed out that I talked too much during tests. I had no idea! They said you repeat things to help us but it distracts me. Wouldn’t have known if I hadn’t asked. #EDPIPER
A6: Sometimes the data is tough, but having a focus and being clear about what the data is designed to show will allow for clear communication and supports. #EDpiper
R6: it’s hard for Ts to get past this—data discussions should not be evaluative. We have to set expectations and use this to help grow. It’s about improving. It is about making progression. It’s about setting goals. It’s about measuring growth. #EDpiper
A6: Don’t feed the data monster!!! Take a beat, ask some questions, figure out what’s going on. When you feed the #datamonster you can jump to conclusions or act too quickly! #edpiper
You can't lose hope when the data fails to show what you desire. You have to keep trying until you persevere. We have to model that each day as educators. Keep the right mindset. #EDpiper
A6: Admin need to be in the classrooms frequently...data shouldn't be a surprise. If we are seeing anomalies then we are honest abt them and provide feedback to assist. #EDpiper
That growth mindset needs to be embedded in everyBODY. When data is disappointing, it only allows for room to grow. I heard a quote from a veteran teacher that used to say she never put a failing grade on a Ss paper but rather how many points they DID achieve. #EDpiper
R6: to clarify my statement from earlier. It’s about finding out what is working and not working for learning, make adjustments for Ss or our own efforts in the classroom and see if the improvement happens. #EDpiper
Humble pie can be the most challenging and rewarding meal (and so true Ss will tell you so much about what you do wrong and right if you ask) #amiright#edpiper
Humble pie can be the most challenging and rewarding meal (and so true Ss will tell you so much about what you do wrong and right if you ask) #amiright#edpiper
A6: Don’t feed the data monster!!! Take a beat, ask some questions, figure out what’s going on. When you feed the #datamonster you can jump to conclusions or act too quickly! #edpiper
A6- Culture is key and you need to establish trust to have those conversations. Celebrate the small victories and keep a growth mindset and work to develop in others. #EDpiper
You can't lose hope when the data fails to show what you desire. You have to keep trying until you persevere. We have to model that each day as educators. Keep the right mindset. #EDpiper
Remember that data can be interpreted in any way we want it to be. Look for positives and look at how to continue to grow instead of looking at negatives and what could happen if things don’t improve. #EDpiper
A6: #EDpiper as educators, we MUST stay positive! There is always something to be positive about! Point it out! Talk about it! Celebrate it and THEN talk about the improvements that need to be made!! @desotoisdengage@KJTMADISD#putyourpositivepantson
Don’t lose focus on what is most important... supporting our students! Data can be helpful in targeting that support but only if clearly defined and understood. #EDpiper
Don’t lose sight of the people behind the data. Make their lives better using the data you have, but don’t let the data lessen a person’s value or self-worth. #edpiper
Data gives us a snapshot of where we are or our students are performing. It’s a snapshot of the entire performance of our Ss. If we look at one pic, it can give us a false sense of security. Multiple pieces of evidence are needed for intervention. #EDpiper
