#LATICchat Archive

Interested in student-driven classrooms? Join Dr. Nancy Sulla @nsulla (author of Students Taking Charge, Its Not What You Teach But How, Building Executive Function: The Missing Link to Student Achievement, and more) and educators from all over in #LATICchat on Thursday nights at 8pm ET. We hope to bring together a community of educators to share insights, stories, examples, pictures from their classrooms, and more. We welcome all educators to join; no need to be running a #LATIC classroom.

Thursday November 9, 2017
8:00 PM EST

  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Welcome to a very special #LATICchat tonight as we discuss Dr. Nancy Sulla's @nsulla new book: Executive Function: the Missing Link to Student Achievement
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Tonight will be insights followed by A1, A2, etc. Share thoughts, experiences, and questions. Remember to include #LATICchat. Introduce yourself!
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:02 PM EST
    To get ready, you might want to download the list of EF skills from our free content: https://t.co/iJHJkcTzXj #LATICchat
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Also keep this chart in mind. Let's get the conversation started! #LATICchat
  • Mrgarrettrox Nov 9 @ 8:06 PM EST
    #LATICchat Steven Garrett fifth grade Pasco County Florida Sanders Memorial Elementary
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Dr. Nancy Sulla here at #laticchat; creator of the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom #LATIC; author of:
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Hey Steven! Welcome back. Tonight's chat is going to be a bit different. Did you see the EF skills chart? #LATICchat
    In reply to @Mrgarrettrox
  • cclark421 Nov 9 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Christina Clark 3rd grade Nyack Ny #LATICchat
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Hey Steven ... always great to have you share your #LATIC experiences. #LATICchat
    In reply to @Mrgarrettrox
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Welcome Christina. Nice to see you here at #LATICchat.
    In reply to @cclark421
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Hi Christina! I look forward to your questions and thoughts tonight on executive function! #LATICchat
    In reply to @cclark421
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Hello Petronila! Welcome back. Get your questions on #ExecutiveFunction ready. #LATICchat
    In reply to @petronilarod1
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Let's get started with Insight 1: I1/Q1 for #LATICchat it up!
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:10 PM EST
    I really enjoyed writing this book as I think EF is truly that missing link! Let's start talking about it! #LATICchat
  • MissSavastano Nov 9 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Marissa Savastano, Pasco County FL Sanders Memorial 2nd grade #LATICchat
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:11 PM EST
    If you missed the chart below and EF skills grid from the IDEportal you can access those here: https://t.co/iJHJkcTzXj #LATICchat
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Welcome Marissa! Looking forward to talking about #ExecutiveFunction with you #LATICchat
    In reply to @MissSavastano
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:12 PM EST
    I1 - Consider if you're teaching adjectives ... are the prereqs really just nouns and description ... or maybe skills such as categorizing, same & different, persisting, thinking about multiple concepts simultaneously? Without those skills, who can learn? #LATICchat
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:13 PM EST
    I1 - Better books and better lessons will not produce true learning unless students have the executive function to make sense of those lessons and materials. #LATICchat
  • Mrgarrettrox Nov 9 @ 8:13 PM EST
    #LATICchat A1 what makes a "good" student was assumed just happened. Ef is the concrete path to learn skills that lead to effective learning
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:14 PM EST
    so true! We overlook this critical set of skills in favor of pushing content. #LATICchat
    In reply to @Mrgarrettrox
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:16 PM EST
    I2 for #LATICchat - thoughts?
  • cclark421 Nov 9 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A1 ef is the glue that makes learning stick it might honestly what is missing in creating ed reforms that actually work #LATICchat
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:18 PM EST
    I love that perspective! And I so agree ;-) #LATICchat
    In reply to @cclark421
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A2: I do this in preparation for a #LATIC workshop: I "walk" through the day visually, anticipating, questioning, planning... it works! Have shared this with my daughter before a school presentation... success! #LATICchat
  • Mrgarrettrox Nov 9 @ 8:19 PM EST
    #LATICchat A2 visualizing what Ss learn is another path to engagement with the content, helping to internalize the learning.
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:20 PM EST
    Boom! Love this! #LATICchat
    In reply to @cclark421
  • Mrgarrettrox Nov 9 @ 8:20 PM EST
    #LATICchat A2b also stress relief when attempting cognitively strenuous activities
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:20 PM EST
    I2 - watch the Olympics this winter; the skiers regularly visualize at the start of the run ... get kids visualizing how to complete a division problem, read a graduated cylinder, or any other skills you typically demonstrate. #LATICchat
  • MissSavastano Nov 9 @ 8:21 PM EST
    I never thought of using this but do want to try now as goal setting for their day. I feel that visuals are key for students to grasp a concept, so I love to have many around my room. I can imagine it being just as beneficial mentally #laticchat
  • cclark421 Nov 9 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A2 as I see it it’s harnessing a growth mindset. Visualizing success helps us reach our goals. If you can dream it you can do it #LATICchat
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:22 PM EST
    demonstrate a skill, have them close their eyes and you walk them through it, have them open their eyes and hear/see it one more time, and then let them roll! #LATICchat
    In reply to @MissSavastano
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:23 PM EST
    I neglected to say I am joining you from Orlando tonight and I am in the land of Walt, where "if you can dream it, you can do it" LIVES! #LATICchat
    In reply to @cclark421
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:24 PM EST
    I3 for #LATICchat Thoughts??
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:24 PM EST
    So many ways to help young Ss! Graphic organizers, cues, & structures. Give them choices and ask, which do you want? Have them set an easy, 10-minute goal & then celebrate success. Have them be responsible for moving their name from one area to the other for attendance #LATICchat
  • Mrgarrettrox Nov 9 @ 8:26 PM EST
    #LATICchat A3 cause and effect is key to the conceptual piece of math. One operation causes an effect to the digits. Making connections!
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:27 PM EST
    I3 - start easy ... it's raining, what does that mean for recess? Think of your content and use circles like these: #LATICchat
  • MissSavastano Nov 9 @ 8:27 PM EST
    I3. Thankfully @LauraPappas22 helped me so much the other day for S who need help building EF skills- I will impliment goal charts for students to receive rewards for work completion and setting timers for themselves #LATICchat
  • cclark421 Nov 9 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A3 I practice a lot of goal setting and if, then framing. Ss need to see the steps needed to conquer challenges. #LATICchat
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:28 PM EST
    And it's key to fostering the mindset of mathematicians in a #STEAM learning environment #LATICchat
    In reply to @Mrgarrettrox
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:28 PM EST
    I3 - start easy ... it's raining, what does that mean for recess? Think of your content and use circles like these: #LATICchat
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:30 PM EST
    I4: #LATICchat Let's discuss!
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:30 PM EST
    I3 - Help students manage behavior through If ... Then statements ... If someone makes a joke to distract me, then I will ... https://t.co/Mb6NVgKdFh #LATICchat
  • MissSavastano Nov 9 @ 8:31 PM EST
    I3. Cause and effect can also be tied to our last ALU about what would happen if pollinator continued to become extinct. Once students discovered that chocolate would disappear they had such a felt need to continue to work to learn more on how to save bees!! #LATICchat
    In reply to @LauraPappas22
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:32 PM EST
    What? No more chocolate? I'm in! We need to solve this!!!! #LATICchat
    In reply to @MissSavastano, @LauraPappas22
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:33 PM EST
    I4 - Learning is social! Collaboration takes it to a new level ... must create together ... must reach consensus ... must all sign off that this is their best idea. #LATICchat
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:34 PM EST
    I4 - Collab requires seeing multiple sides to a situation, being open to others' points of view, maintaining social appropriateness, and overcoming temptation. Good EF skills to have! #LATICchat
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:35 PM EST
    I5 is up for #LATICchat @missSavastano got us started... let's discuss goal setting, reflecting ... and growing brains!
  • Mrgarrettrox Nov 9 @ 8:35 PM EST
    #LATICchat A4 students learn much from peers. Instead of a one way street of learning, collaborate to learn from each other effectively.
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:35 PM EST
    You'll find in the book that I divide up the EF skills and discuss them based on what you need for these greater life skills . . . #LATICchat
  • MissSavastano Nov 9 @ 8:37 PM EST
    I4. Collaboration allows S to see in new ways they may not have without that peer as well as felt heard. We have hand signals in my room for production conversations such as "new idea" or "building upon others" #laticchat
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A5: You may recall a favorite hashtag of mine: #UseTheRubric ... it's not just because I love rubrics for clarity; doing so builds EF and brains! #LATICchat
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:38 PM EST
    I5 - Empowering students (even the youngest) to take charge of their own learning builds so many EF skills. We need to stop doing things for Ss because we think they can't! #LATICchat #EF_empowerment
  • Mrgarrettrox Nov 9 @ 8:38 PM EST
    #LATICchat A5 intentionality. Before these were things that were needed but not given opportunity to practice and grow. Ss should know why.
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:38 PM EST
    great strategies for empowering students in a collaborative setting #LATICchat
    In reply to @MissSavastano
  • MissSavastano Nov 9 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A5. Setting higher (and reasonable) expectations for S and showing them that they can do those tasks and take ownership of their learning #laticchat
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:40 PM EST
    So true, Steven. Ts are intentional about academic content ... we need to be intentional about building 40 executive function skills through structures and facilitation (and minimally through activities.) #LATICchat
    • Mrgarrettrox Nov 9 @ 8:38 PM EST
      #LATICchat A5 intentionality. Before these were things that were needed but not given opportunity to practice and grow. Ss should know why.
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:40 PM EST
    That is so powerful! Structures for accountable talk! #EF_collaboration #LATICchat
    In reply to @MissSavastano
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:40 PM EST
    yes, accountable talk is covered in chapter 4 as well #LATICchat #EF_Collaboration
    In reply to @Tanya_IDE, @MissSavastano
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:41 PM EST
    Q6 for #LATICchat
  • cclark421 Nov 9 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A4 collaboration helps to deepen understanding and further learning. Ss need to hear many voices not just the Ts because in the real world they will have to interpret situations from many sides. Ss need to learn how to foster relationships to grow #LATICchat
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:42 PM EST
    yes, and interpreting others, focusing, looking at multiple sides ... all executive function skills #LATICchat
    In reply to @cclark421
  • MissSavastano Nov 9 @ 8:43 PM EST
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:43 PM EST
    I6 - I'm all about efficacy ... it's the difference between being a "life happens to me" person and a "make life happen" person. #LATICchat
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:44 PM EST
    A6: This is why it's so critical to have problems create a felt need for students to learn content and creatively find solutions! The more they solve, they build greater efficacy! #LATICchat
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:45 PM EST
    I6 - Great article: https://t.co/yZRaIROaKi Highly creative people daydream ... do you encourage your Ss to daydream? #LATICchat
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:46 PM EST
    Q7: Now we get to a powerful visual #LATICchat How do we build #EF_leadership in students?
  • laurhobbs Nov 9 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A6: Ss do pretty amazing things when we start to look at learning and design thinking through the lens of "How might we" The undefined experiential experience cultivates these skills and develops the dispositions Ss need to build EF. #LATICchat
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:47 PM EST
    Great insight, Lauren ... and great to see you here at #LATICchat
    In reply to @laurhobbs
  • Mrgarrettrox Nov 9 @ 8:48 PM EST
    #LATICchat A6 to create a 21st century work force we must prepare for jobs that don't exist yet. That means making creative problem solvers.
  • laurhobbs Nov 9 @ 8:49 PM EST
    I6: Make it authentic, embrace things that Ss value to grow these :) #LATICchat
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:49 PM EST
    I7 - And you can build intuition -- observing, predicting, journaling, fast response to viewing an image, etc. #LATICchat
  • laurhobbs Nov 9 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A6: Make it authentic. Ss can grow these when it's through things they value. #LATICchat
  • cclark421 Nov 9 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A5 empowerment comes from students being engaged. Engagement is grown from honing Ss ef skills to maximize learning. Ts need to require more than compliance if they want to build empowered learners #LATICchat
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:52 PM EST
    Yes yes yes ... no more mere compliance! It robs students of growth opportunities. It is disrespectful to them! Engage and empower them toward efficacy! #LATICchat
    In reply to @cclark421
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:53 PM EST
    Q8: #LATICchat I am going to keep the insights coming... #facilitationfacets are powerful!
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:54 PM EST
    Yes! Connected learning to meaningful tasks matters. Great to see you here, Lauren! #LATICchat
    In reply to @laurhobbs
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:54 PM EST
    I8 - In #LATIC, T facilitation might just be the most important thing you do. And so many opps to build exec function! Ask about perspectives, goals, what it takes to persist, creating mental images, and more! #LATICchat
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:55 PM EST
    Now for a fun one! Q/I9: #LATICchat
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:56 PM EST
    I9 - watermelon increases the brain hormone dopamine ... who's throwing a watermelon party next week???? #LATICchat
  • nsulla - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:57 PM EST
    I9 - looking at baby animals causes your system to release dopamine and stimulate the prefrontal cortex ... line those classroom walls! #LATICchat
  • cclark421 Nov 9 @ 8:58 PM EST
    A7 leadership is born when Ss feel empowered. Building ef skills brings Ss to a place where they have ownership of their learning. There is something magical that happens when Ss see that knowledge is power. They start to believe that they can change the world #LATICchat
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:58 PM EST
    I am thinking much sooner! With @CuteEmergency on my Twitter feed #LATICchat
    In reply to @nsulla, @CuteEmergency
  • Tanya_IDE - Moderator Nov 9 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Last Q of the night, #LATICchat - thanks for your ideas and insights! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one.. Challenge Q: