#BetterTogetherCA Archive

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:00 PM EDT

For the next hour, my Tweets will be dedicated to #BetterTogetherCA. We're talking Student-Centered Classrooms tonight.

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Welcome! Pls introduce yourself, tell us where you’re from, your role in edu & why you came 2nite. #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:00 PM EDT

For the next hour, my Tweets will be dedicated to #BetterTogetherCA. We’ll share ideas for Student Centered Classroom

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:01 PM EDT

We will be using the Q&A format. Be sure you use the hashtag #BetterTogetherCA in your responses, so you are part of the group conversation.

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Look for our first question from @MarilynEDU. #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Hi #BetterTogetherCA. I'm Jo-Ann Fox, instructional coach in Escondido, CA. I'm excited to co-mod with @MarilynEDU tonight!

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Hi, #BetterTogetherCA. Excited to be here representing the Imperial Valley in southern California. Marilyn, 6th grade teacher.

laurenpstuart Oct 2 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Lauren, Los Angeles, 6/8 ELA teacher and dept chair, Teacher Advisory Committee for Better Together #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Hi Lauren. Welcome! #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @laurenpstuart

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 2 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Welcome Lauren and thanks for joining us! #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @laurenpstuart

whispermode Oct 2 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Matthew, a 5th T @SanMarcosTigers in #rm222 I’m interested b/c I try to have a S centered classroom daily. ❤️to hear ideas #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Q1: How would you define a "Student Centered" classroom? #BetterTogetherCA

PeterPaccone Oct 2 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Peter from San Marino High School. Looking forward to this tonight. Know so little about the topic #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Hey there friend! Welcome to #BetterTogetherCA. Looking forward to hearing about your Student Centered classroom tonight.

In reply to @whispermode, @SanMarcosTigers

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:04 PM EDT

So glad you stopped by, Matt. So many ideas to share with our Twitter friends. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @whispermode, @SanMarcosTigers

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Hi Peter. Welcome #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @PeterPaccone

laurenpstuart Oct 2 @ 10:04 PM EDT

A1: Student centered classrooms put students above ALL ELSE! #BetterTogetherCA

PeterPaccone Oct 2 @ 10:05 PM EDT

A1. The exact opposite of what goes on in the typical high school AP class. Or in my Honors US History course #BetterTogetherCA

jesush1979 Oct 2 @ 10:05 PM EDT

A1 #BetterTogetherCA it is a classroom that welcomes Ss, allows them to create and express themselves. It's a place they don't want to leave

In reply to @MarilynEDU

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A1 Students are the center. Learning is inquiry driven, self-driven, and student agency is a high priority. #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:06 PM EDT

I'm sorry to hear that you feel your class is not student-centered yet. Seems like you are ready for a change! #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @PeterPaccone

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Peter, do you find that your honors class runs differently? I would be they could blow you away. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @PeterPaccone

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Kids need to feel like their creativity is an honored part of the class. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @jesush1979, @MarilynEDU

SusieWhipple106 Oct 2 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Susie, 5th Grade, Imperial Valley like Marilyn. First twitter chat in a long time #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Welcome susie #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @SusieWhipple106

l_mendoza001 Oct 2 @ 10:08 PM EDT

#BetterTogetherCA. Lisa in the Imperial Valley. 8th grade Science teacher. Department chair & Mentor teacher. Looking for new ideas.

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Hi Lisa! Welcome. We are working on Q1 still. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @l_mendoza001

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Welcome my partner, @SusieWhipple106. She has a phenomenal #StudentCenteredClass. #BetterTogetherCA

SusieWhipple106 Oct 2 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Susie, 5th Grade, Imperial Valley like Marilyn. First twitter chat in a long time #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Can't wait to hear more about it! #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MarilynEDU, @SusieWhipple106

PeterPaccone Oct 2 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Honors US must, by definition, align with the CA HSS standards. A ton of info. Student-centered = content suffers? Yes? #BetterTogetherCA

SusieWhipple106 Oct 2 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1 student cent class is one where students have a voice and ownership of their space and learning #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 2 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Thanks for joining us at #BetterTogetherCA! Happy to have you :)

In reply to @SusieWhipple106

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:09 PM EDT

So glad you stopped by, Lisa. YOU are an inspiration to me!!! #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @l_mendoza001

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Not necessarily. It is in the HOW students get info that makes it student-centered. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @PeterPaccone

HowardKiyuna Oct 2 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Hello #BetterTogetherCA. Howard from SF Bay Area. I'm in and out tonight. It's all a matter of perspective.

PeterPaccone Oct 2 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Can't help but wonder if student-centered works best in lower grades. Yet, I'm curious. #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Voice and ownerships really is empowering when it comes to learning, isn't it? #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @SusieWhipple106

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Such a tricky balance. My son just went off to @UCIrvine. Would have to agree that honors was mostly content. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @PeterPaccone, @UCIrvine

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:11 PM EDT

I work in a middle school/upper elem. We are student centered. We use PBL approach. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @PeterPaccone

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Thanks for stopping by, Howard. I always appreciate your contributions. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @HowardKiyuna

KittyDixon13 Oct 2 @ 10:11 PM EDT

#BetterTogetherCA A classroom where students feel it is theirs.... ownership!!

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Is direct instruction the only way to learn content? There are other strats such as PBL. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @PeterPaccone

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Q2: How do you design lessons to be more student centered? #BetterTogetherCA

laurenpstuart Oct 2 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A2 Lesson design starts with meeting Ss where they are. Self selected vocabulary has been a hit this year! #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A2) At BOY, gave Ss an interest survey #hyperdoc. Knowing their interests help w/lesson design. #BetterTogetherCA https://t.co/aYz0mn8zbj

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Very true!!! Not MY room, but OUR room with lessons revolving around the students. #BetterTogetherCA

KittyDixon13 Oct 2 @ 10:11 PM EDT

#BetterTogetherCA A classroom where students feel it is theirs.... ownership!!

PeterPaccone Oct 2 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Honors is mostly content. Yet I have a rep for introducing much PBL. But that's a tough row to hoe. Balance - challenging #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Have you heard of @thrively? You may like this tool. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MarilynEDU, @thrively

CohenD Oct 2 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A2: in HS English classes, give students choice when possible re: content and process, and don’t grade everything #BetterTogetherCA

whispermode Oct 2 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A1- Ss do the heavy lifting w/o realizing it. Empowerment of Ss, from seat selection to project definition- voice & choice #BetterTogetherCA

laurenpstuart Oct 2 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Love this! Building a classroom library this year that we are working on together for ownership #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MarilynEDU

MsHaughs Oct 2 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Hey all! Amanda, Digital Innovation TOSA in Campbell...a bit late, but excited about this topic! #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 2 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Great idea for giving Ss a place to weigh in! #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A2) At BOY, gave Ss an interest survey #hyperdoc. Knowing their interests help w/lesson design. #BetterTogetherCA https://t.co/aYz0mn8zbj

l_mendoza001 Oct 2 @ 10:14 PM EDT

#BetterTogetherCA Q1. A student centered class is where students are in charge of their learning. Managed chaos in science is what I call it

laurenpstuart Oct 2 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Not grading everything is better for EVERYONE! #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @CohenD

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2 Open ended lesson designs allow students to make decisions about their process and end product. #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2) We created a class mission statement to drive us though our year. Wow!! Is it ever helping us stay focused on our WHY. #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:15 PM EDT

This makes me smile. What others see as chaos, we see as students thinking, learning, and making meaning. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @l_mendoza001

MsHaughs Oct 2 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2: Incorporate S choice in how they learn, what they learn, how they demonstrate learning #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Q2: How do you design lessons to be more student centered? #BetterTogetherCA

HowardKiyuna Oct 2 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A1: Like a multilayered maze with multiple entry points. For me the endpoint has to be layered as well. Almost a hitech single clsss school. #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2 I'm a huge advocate of PBL design as it combines choice and content knowledge. #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Oct 2 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Love that idea-- what does it look like in your class? #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @laurenpstuart

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:16 PM EDT

I love that you mention entry points. So many Ss don't know how to get engaged, but many entry points plans for that #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @HowardKiyuna

HowardKiyuna Oct 2 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2: Restate the outcome across several grades. Build backwards from them. #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Oct 2 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Aw, thanks! The feeling is mutual! #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MarilynEDU

CohenD Oct 2 @ 10:17 PM EDT

multiple ways of approaching: some work I don’t look at, some I look but don’t respond, some I give feedback but no grade… #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @laurenpstuart

PeterPaccone Oct 2 @ 10:17 PM EDT

The @CRF Civic Action Project. A great example of a PBL that gives students voice and choice. Yet, there are standards. #bettertogetherca

KittyDixon13 Oct 2 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2 -#BetterTogetherCA Connecting lesson to relevance for the student and creating opportunities for success as well as a stretch

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:17 PM EDT

You were having fun with your chauffeur this morning. #CutePic #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MsHaughs

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:17 PM EDT

And even better, have students decide their grades for you and identify proof that they have earned it. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @CohenD, @laurenpstuart

laurenpstuart Oct 2 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Students bring 3 words they found in their reading, and as a class we choose a small list worthy of study #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MsHaughs

CohenD Oct 2 @ 10:18 PM EDT

… some is graded and that’s the end of it, some is graded and then there’s opportunity for revision #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @laurenpstuart

jesush1979 Oct 2 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2 #BetterTogetherCA open ended questions, allow them many options to express themselves in a way that really reflects who they are

In reply to @AppEducationFox

PeterPaccone Oct 2 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2. The @CRF Civic Action Project; a great example of PBL that gives students voice and choice. Yet, there are standards. #bettertogetherca

KittyDixon13 Oct 2 @ 10:19 PM EDT

Q2 I love 'voice and choice'. Great for teachers too!! #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:19 PM EDT

This sounds like our level 3 of #Costas. You're a master at bringing out the best in Ss, Jesus. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @jesush1979, @AppEducationFox

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:19 PM EDT

There should always be standards connected to PBL. All of our PBL units are tied to H/SS or NGSS with ELA and math too. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @PeterPaccone, @Crf

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Q3) How does your classroom design allow for student voice and choice? #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Yes!!! As learners ourselves, we even feel empowered when given a choice. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @KittyDixon13

PeterPaccone Oct 2 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A2: I let students decide for themselves what their class participation score is - though I expect the to justify. #bettertogetherca

SusieWhipple106 Oct 2 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A2 new ela curric makes it hard for me. Trying to incorp group/partner/choice into lessons. Last year I did this better #BetterTogetherCA

l_mendoza001 Oct 2 @ 10:21 PM EDT

#BetterTogetherCA A2. Creating activities that are more real world based. To help students see the importance of science in life.

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A3 Classrooms at my site don't have a "front of the room." We have whiteboard walls, rolling teaching station, and AppleTV #BetterTogetherCA

PeterPaccone Oct 2 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A3. Great question - not sure if I have a great answer. #bettertogetherca

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A3) This year we're using @Flipgrid during #GRA17. Loved watching Ss make predictions today. #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Very true. So important to look for the treasures in the TE, then make it your own. It's a #WorkInProgress. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @SusieWhipple106

Clickademics Oct 2 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A3) Flexible seating and different stations around the room give students choice. Give students options for how they share #BetterTogetherCA

twoguysde Oct 2 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A3: Create an environment that forces students to move around the classroom! Learn to move, move to learn #BetterTogetherCA

jesush1979 Oct 2 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A3 #BetterTogetherCA I move Ss once a month and They choose partners for projects, then I do, they learn to work with friends and others

In reply to @MarilynEDU

PeterPaccone Oct 2 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A3. All CA HS soc. studies teachers would agree. To much PBL and the content won't get covered, though kids will engage. #bettertogetherca

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A3 Check out @cueinc OnCue Journal about flexible classrooms for ideas on student centered design https://t.co/xA5447XAnB #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Sounds like you're doing some PBL, Lisa. Love how you're making science real for your Ss. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @l_mendoza001

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 2 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Resource alert! #BetterTogetherCA #StudentCenteredClassrooms

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A3 Check out @cueinc OnCue Journal about flexible classrooms for ideas on student centered design https://t.co/xA5447XAnB #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Oct 2 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3: I incorporate diff types of learning spaces for Ss to use as needed-- group tables, quiet corners, digital stations #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Q3) How does your classroom design allow for student voice and choice? #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Movement is important. Great share . . . one of the two guys. #BetterTogetherCA

twoguysde Oct 2 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A3: Create an environment that forces students to move around the classroom! Learn to move, move to learn #BetterTogetherCA

PeterPaccone Oct 2 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3. I wonder what my students would say if I said point to the front of the room. Suspect they wouldn't agree. #bettertogetherca

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:25 PM EDT

I always ask myself... mile wide or mile deep. What will kids remember? #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @PeterPaccone

SusieWhipple106 Oct 2 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3 flexible seating options choosing own topics to research #BetterTogetherCA

whispermode Oct 2 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A2 I consider what matters to them, ask Ss what they want to learn, choice on reading materials and a selection of prompts #BetterTogetherCA

AnBoe65 Oct 2 @ 10:26 PM EDT

good morning, it's 4:25 a.m. in Germany and I just woke up - Anja, teacher, grades 5-10, maybe just reading still tired #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:26 PM EDT

Love that.I always laughed when I gave a kids something and asked them to put it on my desk. They wander the room confused #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @PeterPaccone

MsHaughs Oct 2 @ 10:26 PM EDT

Choosing partners can be tricky! I used to do 1-to-1 conf w/Ss &challenge then to really be strategic abt choosing partner #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @jesush1979, @MarilynEDU

Clickademics Oct 2 @ 10:26 PM EDT

On a classroom visit, if your admin doesn’t see madness, you ain’t teaching! #BetterTogetherCA

jesush1979 Oct 2 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Options make a classroom flow, allow it to not be rigid. Some might see it as madness but it's what kids need!
In reply to @Clickademics

PeterPaccone Oct 2 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3. I've been inspired to have the kids pick where they want to sit for the rest of the month. Will try tomorrow. #bettertogetherca

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Allowing flexibility in seating is so important. It's a mindset as well as location. #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Q4: When you enter a classroom, how do you know it's a student centered rather than teacher centered classroom? #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Good morning, Anja. Glad you stopped by. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @AnBoe65

SusieWhipple106 Oct 2 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@AnBoe65 I am from Germany but living in So CA now! #BetterTogetherCA

l_mendoza001 Oct 2 @ 10:28 PM EDT

#BetterTogetherCA A3. I make assigned seats every month. They sometimes work in groups of 4, sometimes with a partner. Depends on activity

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:28 PM EDT

My friend gives them daily challenges sit w/ a person you don't usually sit next. sit w someone with the same bday month #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @PeterPaccone

MsHaughs Oct 2 @ 10:28 PM EDT

YAY! Good luck! Patience is key.. Some will make poor seating choice 1st cpl times &need training on lrning choices :) #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @PeterPaccone

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A4) Ss are engaged in collaboration, T is off to the side or w/small group, Ss are teaching each other or presenting. #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:29 PM EDT

Menus and choice boards are a great way to allow voice and choice. #Hyperdoc gamebaords are a nice digital option. #BetterTogetherCA

chonito928 Oct 2 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A3: Menu of ways to show learning
In reply to @jesush1979, @MarilynEDU

twoguysde Oct 2 @ 10:29 PM EDT

Check out the other one of us on our YouTube channel https://t.co/J8tVbSNpJr and please subscribe #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MarilynEDU

MsHaughs Oct 2 @ 10:30 PM EDT

GREAT idea for training Ss on flexible seating environment!! Thx @AppEducationFox #BetterTogetherCA #CUSDRockstar

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:28 PM EDT

My friend gives them daily challenges sit w/ a person you don't usually sit next. sit w someone with the same bday month #BetterTogetherCA
In reply to @PeterPaccone

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:30 PM EDT

A4 If you walk into a Ss centered classroom you may have a hard time finding the T. #BetterTogetherCA

SusieWhipple106 Oct 2 @ 10:30 PM EDT

A4 is it silent or are s engaging with each other in purposeful discussion do they look engaged #BetterTogetherCA

Mrjoooooones Oct 2 @ 10:30 PM EDT

#BetterTogetherCA A4:When I am not talking. That's how I know the students are in control. #blabbermouth

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:31 PM EDT

I have to agree. The activity will definitely drive our decisions. And in a science class, safety is an issue. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @l_mendoza001

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:32 PM EDT

A4 You will see Ss collaborating. When you talk to Ss they will be able to articulate what they are doing really well. #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:32 PM EDT

Step away from the mic. :) #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @Mrjoooooones

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:32 PM EDT

A4 Teacher centered classrooms are very quiet. Ss may be working diligently, however it is more compliance than engagement #BetterTogetherCA

jesush1979 Oct 2 @ 10:32 PM EDT

Love this question! #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @AppEducationFox

MsHaughs Oct 2 @ 10:33 PM EDT

A4: More S-talk than T-talk about topic is a good sign you're in student centered class #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Q4: When you enter a classroom, how do you know it's a student centered rather than teacher centered classroom? #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:33 PM EDT

I have been known to set a timer on myself. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @Mrjoooooones

PeterPaccone Oct 2 @ 10:33 PM EDT

A4. The title of the class. History, Gov, Econ - all state required courses, not student-centered. Others student centered #bettertogetherca

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:33 PM EDT

That's so funny. That was going 2 be my answer, but I couldn't put it in2 words. But . . . it's very true. #FindTheTeacher #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @AppEducationFox

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:34 PM EDT

As an instructional coach, I do a lot of walking through classrooms. I love when I can't find the T right away. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MarilynEDU

jesush1979 Oct 2 @ 10:34 PM EDT

A4 #BetterTogetherCA who's the center of attention most of the time? Who is presenting most of the time? Talking most? Needs to be the kids!

In reply to @AppEducationFox

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:34 PM EDT

Lol. That's pretty sneaky. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @jesush1979, @MsHaughs

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:35 PM EDT

Love this response!!! Great visual. #BetterTogetherCA

jesush1979 Oct 2 @ 10:30 PM EDT

Cast a wide net and you will catch lots of different fish
In reply to @chonito928, @MarilynEDU

PeterPaccone Oct 2 @ 10:35 PM EDT

A4. I love the self-timer concept. Gonna give that a go too. #bettertogetherca

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:35 PM EDT

This year we are really studying S-talk. We want to know how to get kids to talk DEEPLY about topics. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MsHaughs

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:35 PM EDT

I just put my hand up and smile. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @AppEducationFox

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:36 PM EDT

Q5: Those Ts using Student-Centered models, where did you learn what you learned? #KnowledgeShare #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:36 PM EDT

Start with co-created rubrics. Have the kids decide parameters. Then work your way to them proving their grade.Takes time #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @whispermode, @CohenD, @laurenpstuart

AnBoe65 Oct 2 @ 10:36 PM EDT

A2 SuS get an overview of competencies they'd achieve + hints on how to practice, they decide where to focus on each topic #BetterTogetherCA

PeterPaccone Oct 2 @ 10:36 PM EDT

A4. Are we throwing the baby out with the bathwater? Isn't a healthy mix of student-centered and teacher-centered best? #bettertogetherca

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:36 PM EDT

Love that. I think some Ts mess with me and watch me look confused until I find them. ;) #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MarilynEDU

MsHaughs Oct 2 @ 10:37 PM EDT

Oooh, would LOVE to hear what you discover! Working w/Ts on student questioning currently. Extending discussion next step #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @AppEducationFox

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:37 PM EDT

Balance is always the answer. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @PeterPaccone

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:37 PM EDT

Grrr. I have a saying . . . Compliance is not creative. I will take chaos over compliance any day. #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:32 PM EDT

A4 Teacher centered classrooms are very quiet. Ss may be working diligently, however it is more compliance than engagement #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:38 PM EDT

It is our school-wide problem of practice study this year around engagement. We r always trying to better our practice #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MsHaughs

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 2 @ 10:39 PM EDT

Same here! Would love to hear what strategies you gather to engage Ss and get them talking about the content #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MsHaughs, @AppEducationFox

PeterPaccone Oct 2 @ 10:39 PM EDT

Q5. Many of my student-centered PBL's I acquired from others. Some I created - though such innovation is very challenging. #bettertogetherca

_lesleytaylor Oct 2 @ 10:39 PM EDT

Just catching up, #BetterTogetherCA! A3) Show off your awesome learning environments by tweeting photos to @CDEFacilities.

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Q3) How does your classroom design allow for student voice and choice? #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:39 PM EDT

A5 Ts at my site were trained by @BIEpbl for PBL. This is our school focus. #BetterTogetherCA

jesush1979 Oct 2 @ 10:40 PM EDT

A5 #BetterTogetherCA during my masters, reading great books, conferences like @cueinc @edtechteam and @Twitter

In reply to @MarilynEDU, @cueinc, @edtechteam, @Twitter

MsHaughs Oct 2 @ 10:41 PM EDT

I think there's a purpose for both. Some of my Ss fave lessons were lecture bc the story & discussion was so good.... #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @PeterPaccone

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:41 PM EDT

So many great conferences and groups. Don't forget the #BetterTogetherCA teacher's summit during the summer.

jesush1979 Oct 2 @ 10:40 PM EDT

A5 #BetterTogetherCA during my masters, reading great books, conferences like @cueinc @edtechteam and @Twitter
In reply to @MarilynEDU, @cueinc, @edtechteam, @Twitter

whispermode Oct 2 @ 10:42 PM EDT

A3 the physical space was designed by them. They select tables, chairs, locations- they self select where they sit daily. #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Oct 2 @ 10:42 PM EDT

... and in PBL units I do T-directed mini-lessons but based on S needs to complete task. So a mix of both T & S-directed :)#BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @PeterPaccone

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:43 PM EDT

A5 I learn so much from the @cueinc and @CUERockStar community. #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 2 @ 10:43 PM EDT

Save the date for our next #BetterTogetherCA Summit on July 27, 2018! :)

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:41 PM EDT
So many great conferences and groups. Don't forget the #BetterTogetherCA teacher's summit during the summer.
- jesush1979 Oct 2 @ 10:40 PM EDT
  
  A5 #BetterTogetherCA during my masters, reading great books, conferences like @cueinc @edtechteam and @Twitter
  In reply to @MarilynEDU, @cueinc, @edtechteam, @Twitter

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:43 PM EDT

A5 And don't forget about #edcamps. #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:43 PM EDT

Awesome. Do you have any photos, Matt? Would love to take a peek. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @whispermode

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:44 PM EDT

Q6: What is the hardest #mindset to overcome when creating a Student-Centered classroom? #BetterTogetherCA

whispermode Oct 2 @ 10:44 PM EDT

A3 #rm222 Student work to be displayed is also their choice. Anchor charts and information on them are S decided. #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:45 PM EDT

A6) The hardest mindset 2 overcome is T is the source of knowledge. Instant access 2 knowledge. Time to think critically. #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:45 PM EDT

Woot, woot. Love how #BetterTogetherCA is already planning more awesome for us. #Summer2018

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 2 @ 10:43 PM EDT
Save the date for our next #BetterTogetherCA Summit on July 27, 2018! :)
- MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:41 PM EDT
  
  So many great conferences and groups. Don't forget the #BetterTogetherCA teacher's summit during the summer.
  
  jesush1979 Oct 2 @ 10:40 PM EDT
  
  A5 #BetterTogetherCA during my masters, reading great books, conferences like @cueinc @edtechteam and @Twitter
  In reply to @MarilynEDU, @cueinc, @edtechteam, @Twitter

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:45 PM EDT

I can't tell you how much I love this. Once my daughter had an art project she hated placed on the clsrm wall ALL YEAR. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @whispermode

MsHaughs Oct 2 @ 10:45 PM EDT

A5: Most currently reading UDL Now! by @KatieNovakUDL Fanstastic read! #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:36 PM EDT

Q5: Those Ts using Student-Centered models, where did you learn what you learned? #KnowledgeShare #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:46 PM EDT

Amanda, what is UDL? #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MsHaughs, @KatieNovakUDL

SusieWhipple106 Oct 2 @ 10:46 PM EDT

A6 doing what you know is right vs what is expected as in teaching the new curriculum #BetterTogetherCA

PeterPaccone Oct 2 @ 10:47 PM EDT

A6. That the content must be covered even though the state isn't testing for it any longer. Such a creature of habit I am. #bettertogetherca

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:47 PM EDT

A6 The hardest part for me is remembering to *not* give Ss all the answers. I want Ss asking good Qs and finding the As. #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Oct 2 @ 10:48 PM EDT

From guided "menu"s to playlists to open-research & inquiry--Think tech makes it so much easier to design S-centered class #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @PeterPaccone

l_mendoza001 Oct 2 @ 10:48 PM EDT

A5. #BetterTogetherCA. Conferences like NSTA ,some PD, awesome fellow teachers too.

In reply to @MarilynEDU

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:49 PM EDT

Susie, you are doing an amazing job meeting the needs of YOUR Ss. As their T, you know them best. #StudentsFirst #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @SusieWhipple106

jesush1979 Oct 2 @ 10:49 PM EDT

A6 #BetterTogetherCA the idea of letting go is losing control, quiet class has no energy, WO energy an engine sits there and is not powerful

In reply to @AppEducationFox

MsHaughs Oct 2 @ 10:50 PM EDT

Universal Design for Learning https://t.co/xosTbDOygm #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MarilynEDU, @KatieNovakUDL

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 2 @ 10:50 PM EDT

We can't help ourselves... teachers are #BetterTogetherCA!

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:45 PM EDT
Woot, woot. Love how #BetterTogetherCA is already planning more awesome for us. #Summer2018
- CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 2 @ 10:43 PM EDT
  
  Save the date for our next #BetterTogetherCA Summit on July 27, 2018! :)
  
  MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:41 PM EDT
  
  So many great conferences and groups. Don't forget the #BetterTogetherCA teacher's summit during the summer.
  
  jesush1979 Oct 2 @ 10:40 PM EDT
  
  A5 #BetterTogetherCA during my masters, reading great books, conferences like @cueinc @edtechteam and @Twitter
  In reply to @MarilynEDU, @cueinc, @edtechteam, @Twitter

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:51 PM EDT

Hmm. Thanks. I'll definitely look into it. Tonight is truly #BetterTogetherCA.

In reply to @MsHaughs, @KatieNovakUDL

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:51 PM EDT

The past several years we have received training called Quality Teachers of English Learners. It transformed our practice #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @whispermode, @MsHaughs

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:52 PM EDT

Q7: Tag some Twitter friends that excel at creating Student-Centered classrooms so we can learn! #BetterTogetherCA

whispermode Oct 2 @ 10:52 PM EDT

A5 - it started when my own children went to @hightechhigh and I met amazing Ts like @mskimcawkwell #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:52 PM EDT

Great share. #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:51 PM EDT

The past several years we have received training called Quality Teachers of English Learners. It transformed our practice #BetterTogetherCA
In reply to @whispermode, @MsHaughs

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:52 PM EDT

A7 My @Quantum_Academy buddy @bensoninvention does amazing work around Ss centered classrooms and PBL design #BetterTogetherCA

l_mendoza001 Oct 2 @ 10:54 PM EDT

#BetterTogetherCA Q7. @MarilynEDU. Is an awesome rockstar!!

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:54 PM EDT

Love the environments created by @StantonAlana @micronmike & @mrsmiths56class. They are masters at #StuCenteredClassrooms. #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:52 PM EDT

Q7: Tag some Twitter friends that excel at creating Student-Centered classrooms so we can learn! #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:54 PM EDT

A7 Are you following @WonderTechEdu? She does incredible work around Ss centerd classroom in HS English. #BetterTogetherCA

whispermode Oct 2 @ 10:55 PM EDT

A5 - Some Ts @SanMarcosTigers are always finding novel strategies- I often steal from @BHenigSME @rbutcher712 @abby_lyon #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:56 PM EDT

#MuchLove, Lisa!!! When we #TeachFromTheHeart, it's easy. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @l_mendoza001

_lesleytaylor Oct 2 @ 10:56 PM EDT

A7) Recently visited @EscuelaVerdeWI and was blown away in convos w/ empowered, inspired Ss + Ts. We are #BetterTogetherCA and beyond! 🌎

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:56 PM EDT

A7 Another Ss centered rockstar is @jenwagner. #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:56 PM EDT

A7 Oh man... I know so many Ts who do amazing work creating Ss centered classrooms. Check out @KrisciaCabral too! #BetterTogetherCA

MarilynEDU Oct 2 @ 10:57 PM EDT

Yes, yes, yes!!! She is the ultimate. Check out @ProjectsByJen. #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:56 PM EDT

A7 Another Ss centered rockstar is @jenwagner. #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 10:58 PM EDT

A7 @whispermode works hard to design amazing learning experiences for kids in San Marcos. #BetterTogetherCA

_lesleytaylor Oct 2 @ 10:59 PM EDT

A7) Watch for a December event on this topic from @CDEOneSystem @CADeptEd + @CCSSO! #BetterTogetherCA

AppEducationFox Oct 2 @ 11:00 PM EDT

Thank you for joining! Next #BetterTogetherCA chat is 11/6 7pm: Tech Integration w @PintoBeanz11 & @CoriOrlando1