#engsschat Archive

Last Monday of every month, #engchat joins #sschat to form #engsschat. Stephanie Sukow leads this effort and her help is greatly appreciated.

Monday November 26, 2018
7:00 PM EST

  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:00 PM EST
    Welcome to #engsschat! We hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Please take a moment to introduce yourself, what you teach, etc. #sschat #edchat #engchat #ThankfulForMyPLN #MyPLNRocks
  • MrsMurat Nov 26 @ 7:00 PM EST
    Students are combatting haters and trolls in DigCit class! https://t.co/LSEU5nrKUq #engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:00 PM EST
    Welcome to #EngSSChat, the combined #EngChat and #SSChat! Please take a moment to introduce yourself, what you teach, etc. (Bonus question: if you had a SNOW DAY today, tell us how you spent it (minus 2 points if you did any grading))
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:01 PM EST
    I spent a good part of my day planning, grading, and getting all that darn snow off my driveway. I lose 2 points . . . #EngSSChat
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:01 PM EST
    Don't forget to use the combined hashtag #engsschat tonight! We'll be following the Q1/A1 format. #sschat #engchat #PLN #MyPLNRocks
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:01 PM EST
    Hi, Ben! Hope you had a little bit of fun today, too. #engsschat
    In reply to @bkuhl2you
  • BAKetcham2009 Nov 26 @ 7:01 PM EST
    Bruce 8th grade SS from NC #EngSSChat
  • roth_allie Nov 26 @ 7:01 PM EST
    Allie Roth from Elon, NC. Preservice teacher majoring in Middle grades social studies. Sadly no snow day :( #Engsschat
  • MrSeipel Nov 26 @ 7:01 PM EST
    My name is Max Seipel and I am a pre-service teacher at Ohio State. I am teaching 8th grade social studies! #osussmce #engsschat
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:01 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us tonight, Bruce. Welcome to #engsschat!
    In reply to @BAKetcham2009
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:02 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us this evening! We'll be starting the questions in just a few minutes, after the introductions. Make sure you stick around for the big resource share at the end - the last question! #EngSSChat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:02 PM EST
    I'm Ben, a Chicago-area middle school science, social studies, and ELA teacher. I'm also the #TeachWriting co-founder and an NWP teacher, also a co-director for our local Writing Project site (@IllinoisWP) . . . Welcome! #EngSSChat
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:02 PM EST
    Welcome to tonight's chat, Allie! #Engsschat
    In reply to @roth_allie
  • Betsy_writes Nov 26 @ 7:02 PM EST
    Betsy from Michigan. Third grade teacher. First time #engsschat -er but I love chats so I'm excited I stumbled onto this today.
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:02 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us tonight, Max! Welcome to #engsschat.
    In reply to @MrSeipel
  • sdraperosu Nov 26 @ 7:02 PM EST
    My name is Sarah Draper, I am a preservice middle grades social studies teacher at Ohio State! #osussmce #engsschat
  • Adam_Reister Nov 26 @ 7:02 PM EST
    Hi all, I'm Adam, a pre-service teacher from FUS in Ohio. Good to be here! #engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:02 PM EST
    Welcome, Max! #EngSSChat
    In reply to @MrSeipel
  • Miss_Kumler Nov 26 @ 7:02 PM EST
    Hi all! My name is Hannah, and I am a student teacher from OSU! I am currently student teaching in a 5th grade social studies and ELA classroom. #engsschat #osussmce
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:02 PM EST
    Welcome! #EngSSChat
    In reply to @roth_allie
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:03 PM EST
    Tonight we’ll be using the combined #EngSSChat hashtag - please remember to use it so that we can all see your tweets!
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:03 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us tonight, Betsy! Welcome to #engsschat!
    In reply to @Betsy_writes
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:03 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us, Sarah! Welcome to #engsschat!
    In reply to @sdraperosu
  • AustinJ99660997 Nov 26 @ 7:03 PM EST
    My name is Austin and I’m a middle childhood education major at Ohio State University. #EngSSChat #osussmce
  • italianojulia1 Nov 26 @ 7:03 PM EST
    Hello, I am Julia Italiano, a preservice 5th grade Social Studies and ELA teacher! #osussmce #engsschat
    In reply to @bkuhl2you
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:03 PM EST
    I'm Chris from Bloomington, IN. I teach world history for a private online HS affiliated w/ Indiana Univ. I'm also on the leadership team of #sschat and the @TalkinSS podcast. Gearing up for #NCSS18 where I'll be talking podcasting w/ @STLinOK :) #engsschat
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:03 PM EST
    Adam, glad to have you with us. Thanks for joining #engsschat!
    In reply to @Adam_Reister
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:04 PM EST
    We’ll be following the Q1/A1, A2, A3 format. Don’t forget to use the combined #engsschat hashtag! (It's not too late to join us!) Here comes the first question! #sschat #engchat #edchat #TeachWriting #MakeWriting #TeachWrite #AmWriting #2ndaryELA #NWP #NCTEChat
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:04 PM EST
    We're using the combined #engsschat tonight! We'd love to have you join us!
    In reply to @ErynnCole
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:04 PM EST
    Hi, Hannah! Thanks for joining tonight. #engsschat
    In reply to @Miss_Kumler
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:04 PM EST
    Glad to have you with us tonight, Austin! Welcome to #engsschat.
    In reply to @AustinJ99660997
  • kserge7 Nov 26 @ 7:04 PM EST
    Kim Sergent - Social Studies Instructional Specialist Taught High School Social Studies for 27 years before this position. #engsschat
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:04 PM EST
    Hi, Julia! Welcome to #engsschat.
    In reply to @italianojulia1, @bkuhl2you
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:05 PM EST
    Q1: To paraphrase John Dewey, we don’t learn from experience, we learn from reflecting on experience. Do you agree? Why/not? #engsschat
  • johnsonmaryj Nov 26 @ 7:05 PM EST
    Mary from CO here in #engsschat tonight. Writing & reflecting have been part of my professional life forever. Can't have one without the other!
  • DVISD_SS Nov 26 @ 7:05 PM EST
    #engsschat is beginning now. Join a national PLC discussing reflective writing tonight. What a great way to come back from the Thanksgiving break! Just follow that hashtag to participate.
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:05 PM EST
    Hi, Friend! I didn't realize you started a podcast. I can't wait to listen to it. Happy Thanksgiving! #Engsschat
    In reply to @CHitch94, @TalkinSS, @STLinOK
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:05 PM EST
    We're having our combined #engsschat tonight. This happens the final Monday of each month. It's an awesome chance to collaborate with our ELA colleagues. Please join us!
    In reply to @ErynnCole
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:05 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us tonight, Kim! Welcome to #engsschat.
    In reply to @kserge7
  • Dale_Chu Nov 26 @ 7:06 PM EST
    HAPPENING NOW: @bkuhl2you moderating a talk on reflective writing. Follow along at #engsschat!
  • STLinOK Nov 26 @ 7:06 PM EST
    I’m the other half of the #NCSS18 @TalkinSS Tech Lounge fun. Sad to miss yet ANOTHER #sschat / #engsschat... but only three weeks left of my Mon night Grad School class! (So I can quit just reading archives).
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:06 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us tonight, Mary! Happy Thanksgiving. #engsschat
    In reply to @johnsonmaryj
  • LeslieR66126218 Nov 26 @ 7:06 PM EST
    I'm Leslie. I teach 7th grade English. No snow day today. #EngSSChat
  • MsTurner1027 Nov 26 @ 7:06 PM EST
    Hey everyone! Kayla from Raleigh, NC. I currently teach students in #apush and #civics #Engsschat
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:06 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us today, Leslie! #engsschat
    In reply to @LeslieR66126218
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:06 PM EST
    Glad to have you with us tonight, Kayla! #engsschat
    In reply to @MsTurner1027
  • italianojulia1 Nov 26 @ 7:06 PM EST
    A1 Absolutely agree. Reflecting inward is what reveals successes, failures, misconceptions, or missteps in action. Recognizing these within experiences through reflection is what drives true learning. #osussmce #engsschat
  • Miss_Kumler Nov 26 @ 7:06 PM EST
    A1) I agree because reflection allows you to think about how to respond to a similar experience in the future. You can identify what you did well and what needs improvement, therefore promoting learning. #engsschat #osusschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:07 PM EST
    We're having our combined #engsschat tonight. This happens the final Monday of each month. It's an awesome chance to collaborate with our ELA colleagues. Please join us!
    In reply to @BeRichard97
  • GeoJo22 Nov 26 @ 7:07 PM EST
    Joanne from Missouri. 7th grade world history and 11th grade modern global issues. #engsschat
  • ErynnCole Nov 26 @ 7:07 PM EST
    A1: We can't base learning on one standard side of any spectrum. Some might learn from reflecting on experience while others may learn by actually being involved in the experience. Its best to stay away from one strict mindset. #engsschat
  • MrSeipel Nov 26 @ 7:07 PM EST
    A:1 I agree. Reflecting is when you process what truly occurred and can learn from what happened. Without reflecting on an experience, the experience is nothing. #osussmce #engsschat
  • TrevorCast Nov 26 @ 7:08 PM EST
    Hi my name is Trevor, I am a Junior at UNI majoring in History Teaching #engsschat
  • roth_allie Nov 26 @ 7:08 PM EST
    A1 I agree bc reflection enables us to think about what we did well or didn't do well. It helps us grow as learners #engsschat
  • Betsy_writes Nov 26 @ 7:08 PM EST
    A1: I feel like the only way to learn from an experience would be to reflect. If we've learned nothing then it was just a fleeting moment. #engsschat
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:08 PM EST
    A1: Yes! Love this quote. Reflection allows us to recognize strengths and weaknesses. It allows us to move forward, grow, and improve! #engsschat
  • AustinJ99660997 Nov 26 @ 7:08 PM EST
    A1 Yes I agree! You have to reflect in order to improve and figure out what you can change in the future. #EngSSChat #osussmce
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:08 PM EST
    Do you think people always learn from experience? If not, how can we help? #EngSSChat
    In reply to @ErynnCole
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:08 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us tonight, Trevor! Welcome to #engsschat
    In reply to @TrevorCast
  • sdraperosu Nov 26 @ 7:08 PM EST
    A1) I agree - we learn from reflecting on our experiences. If we don't reflect we may not realize the misconceptions and misinterpretations we have. Reflecting is necessary to process learning. #osussmce #engsschat
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:09 PM EST
    Glad to see you again, Joanne! Thanks for joining in today. #engsschat
    In reply to @GeoJo22
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:09 PM EST
    Agree - I feel like there have been a lot of experiences that I didn't learn ANYTHING from. Partly because they just sort of happened, and partly because I didn't really think about it . . . #EngSSChat
    In reply to @Betsy_writes
  • MsTurner1027 Nov 26 @ 7:09 PM EST
    A1) I’m a big believer in reflecting, revising and reinventing. I am always changing how I approach teaching to meet the needs of my students, sometimes even adjusting btwn class periods #engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:10 PM EST
    Here comes question 2! #EngSSChat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:10 PM EST
    A1) If we're just learning facts and skills but not thinking about how we learned them, what we can do with them, etc., they don't have a lot of meaning or connection to our lives. #engsschat
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:10 PM EST
    We absolutely learn from experience. Experience allows us to gain perspective and understand what works (and doesn't work). #engsschat
    In reply to @bkuhl2you, @ErynnCole
  • assignmenthelp Nov 26 @ 7:10 PM EST
    How to Become a Chartered Public Accountant https://t.co/IdAEArLdf4 #engchat #engsschat #plearnchat #kyadmin #sschat #DubChat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:11 PM EST
    Q2: If the goal is to promote deeper, long-term understanding of your discipline, when is the best time for your students to reflect on what they know or have learned - before, during, immediately after, much later? Some combination? Why do you think that? #engsschat
  • Betsy_writes Nov 26 @ 7:11 PM EST
    Yes, and honestly, not every experience is equal in importance. Some can be fleeting. Some should be a moment for reflection. And some may slip by without deserved thought. How we learn is partially determined by what we decide to give time to. #engsschat
    In reply to @bkuhl2you
  • kserge7 Nov 26 @ 7:11 PM EST
    A1 Just as it is with student learning, unless you look back on your teaching, identifying strengths within the lesson or opportunities for growth, then It quickly becomes “just another activity” with little meaning or learning. #engsschat
  • GeoJo22 Nov 26 @ 7:11 PM EST
    A1 Oh yes! Reflection encourages you to examine your understanding. How can we know what we have learned if we don't take a look? #engsschat
  • TrevorCast Nov 26 @ 7:11 PM EST
    A1: I agree that we learn from reflecting on our experiences! Reflecting gives us an opportunity to improve. #engsschat #unietd
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:11 PM EST
    Love doing that - it's the best part of teaching the same thing more than once. You adjust. Especially when you know how your classes differ, and how to change to fit other kids. #EngSSChat
    In reply to @MsTurner1027
  • philpuzz Nov 26 @ 7:11 PM EST
    Phil from Sarasota. Lurking in and out tonight as dinner time is soon. Teaching 6th WH & 7th AH. Such a conflict Monday nights. #Engsschat
  • supervxn Nov 26 @ 7:12 PM EST
    Good morning from Israel everybody! Nice to "tweet you". I believe it's my first time in this chat. #engsschat
  • Miss_Kumler Nov 26 @ 7:12 PM EST
    A2) I think including reflection before, during, and after an activity or discussion is beneficial. This allows students to consider their beliefs and biases, what they’re learning, and how their thoughts changed or stayed the same. #engsschat #osussmce
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:12 PM EST
    A2) I teach in an online, asynchronous setting. My students have to complete reflection activities in each lesson. I have them at the end. #engsschat
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:13 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us! Glad to have you with us, Noa! #engsschat
    In reply to @supervxn
  • DVISD_SS Nov 26 @ 7:13 PM EST
    A1Hi everyone, Tish in Austin representing DVISD social studies Ts.We DO learn more from our own reflection about our experiences, We experience a host of things ...unless we think about our planning & responses to those experiences, wemiss valuable life lessons. #engsschat
    In reply to @bkuhl2you
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:13 PM EST
    We appreciate you making the effort. Jump in when you can. Or lurk. It's all good. #EngSSChat
    In reply to @philpuzz
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:13 PM EST
    Welcome! #EngSSChat
    In reply to @supervxn
  • roth_allie Nov 26 @ 7:13 PM EST
    A2: A combination of before, during, right after, a few weeks later. The more our students reflect the more we help them deepen their understanding of our discipline #engsschat
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:13 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us tonight, Phil! Glad to have you with us. #engsschat
    In reply to @philpuzz
  • AustinJ99660997 Nov 26 @ 7:13 PM EST
    A1 Throughout the entire process! Students should reflect on what they do and do not know before completing a task, what they are doing and why during the task, and what they could change and did well after the task. #osussmce #EngSSChat
  • sdraperosu Nov 26 @ 7:13 PM EST
    A2) I believe reflecting on what students THINK they know before lessons begin is important to determine students' misconceptions. Then, reflecting thru out the learning process, immediately, and long after is crucial for ultimately becoming active citizens. #osussmce #engsschat
  • MrAustinA2 Nov 26 @ 7:13 PM EST
    In order to help students become reflective, we have to model what that looks like (especially since they're not often asked to do it + it's not innate). With my @Skyline_WC peer tutors, I often show them this graphic to help them see *why* we reflect. #engsschat
    In reply to @Betsy_writes, @bkuhl2you, @Skyline_WC
  • italianojulia1 Nov 26 @ 7:14 PM EST
    A2 Students should reflect on learning multiple times throughout the learning process; before helps connect to prior knowledge, during helps them self-track progress, right after helps synthesize knowledge, much later reinforces/assesses learning #osussmce #engsschat
  • Betsy_writes Nov 26 @ 7:14 PM EST
    A2: I don't think we will always know the best time, partly b/c reflection for someone else is best decided by them. Young people are learning, so we must decide based on what we know @ them when to give time for this import. work. #engsschat
  • MrSeipel Nov 26 @ 7:14 PM EST
    A2: A mixture of all times for reflection are important. This allows students to understand how their thinking and interpretation is changing. Reflection after a good amount of time is also beneficial because the student is able to digest what occurred. #osussmce #engsschat
  • philpuzz Nov 26 @ 7:14 PM EST
    A1: When we can reflect specifically on a task / activity, it allows us to demonstrate what we truly know and can explain. #engsschat
  • BeRichard97 Nov 26 @ 7:14 PM EST
    I'd be inclined to agree, while experiential learning is definitely valid and has shown proven results, I personally think that reflecting upon one's experience is what allows us to learn and grow. I don't think it's necessarily black and white, though. #engsschat
    • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:05 PM EST
      Q1: To paraphrase John Dewey, we don’t learn from experience, we learn from reflecting on experience. Do you agree? Why/not? #engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:15 PM EST
    A2 - I think that it helps to have them reflect before, after, and then much after. I like the before - it helps them recognize their learning when it happens. I like the after of course. And I like the "much after" - it helps them think about long term value. #EngSSChat
  • Bhank22 Nov 26 @ 7:15 PM EST
    My name is Brooke Hankinson and I am a pre-service teacher at The Ohio State University! #engsschat #osussmce
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:15 PM EST
    A2: A combination of reflection is important. So often learning is about the process and less about the final product. I see great reflections when Ss self-evaluate speeches and papers at the end of a unit or summative, though. #engsschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:15 PM EST
    I think we started almost two years ago. We only have about 20 episodes so far. It's a great crew - @ScottPadway @STLinOK @creativeedtech We're looking to get some more folks involved if anyone's interested. :) https://t.co/2MMgdQIjER #engsschat #sschat
    In reply to @philpuzz, @TalkinSS, @STLinOK, @ScottPadway, @STLinOK, @creativeedtech
  • LeslieR66126218 Nov 26 @ 7:15 PM EST
    A1: I agree that without reflection, we miss out on what we can learn from experiences #EngSSChat
  • MarascoDeanna Nov 26 @ 7:15 PM EST
    A2: Immediately after. Make sure they have all of the information they need in order to come to a conclusion, but don’t let them forget what they’ve learned #engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:15 PM EST
    So how do you teach it, or encourage it, in your students? #EngSSChat
    In reply to @Betsy_writes
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:15 PM EST
    Yes, having them reflect allows them to self-evaluate what they learned and apply it in a critical way. #engsschat
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • Adam_Reister Nov 26 @ 7:16 PM EST
    A1) Reflecting doesn't have to be a formal process and not every experience needs in-depth refelction. But there are times that we learn best from our reflection. #engsschat
  • Betsy_writes Nov 26 @ 7:16 PM EST
    Many adults would also benefit. It is not innate and I didn't realize this until I was an adult surrounded by a variety of people with varying degrees of reflective capabilities. I am still learning too! #engsschat
    • MrAustinA2 Nov 26 @ 7:13 PM EST
      In order to help students become reflective, we have to model what that looks like (especially since they're not often asked to do it + it's not innate). With my @Skyline_WC peer tutors, I often show them this graphic to help them see *why* we reflect. #engsschat
      In reply to @Betsy_writes, @bkuhl2you, @Skyline_WC
  • TrevorCast Nov 26 @ 7:16 PM EST
    A2: To me reflection needs to be involved before, during and after. Having students reflect at each stage will better improve their understandings! #engsschat #unietd
  • MsTurner1027 Nov 26 @ 7:16 PM EST
    A2: I think reflection is a continuous process and should occur throughout the learning process. By reflecting before you are demonstrating prior knowledge, during can help students understand how they learn and after can show growth #EngSSChat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:16 PM EST
    Doesn't experiential learning usually include some kind of reflection after-the-fact? #EngSSChat
    In reply to @BeRichard97
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:16 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us tonight, Brooke! Welcome to #engsschat.
    In reply to @Bhank22
  • ErynnCole Nov 26 @ 7:16 PM EST
    I believe before and after reflections are an excellent way students can see the change in their understanding and learning in order to help better their education! #engsschat
  • kserge7 Nov 26 @ 7:16 PM EST
    A2: Reflection is appropriate throughout the lesson, but I have found that it is most effective after students have engaged in intensive reading/discussion or have to process new learning within a lesson. #engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:17 PM EST
    Here comes Question 3! #EngSSChat
  • Bhank22 Nov 26 @ 7:17 PM EST
    Absolutely agree. Without reflecting you don’t really get to retain all that you learned! #engsschat
  • TRoets23 Nov 26 @ 7:17 PM EST
    Hi, I'm Teresa- no snow day here- just rain☔️...to melt the snow😉I'm a kdg teacher, but also support #k5 teachers with ss instruction and I'm a huge believer of reflective practices for both students and adults. #engsschat #engchat #sschat
    In reply to @bkuhl2you
  • supervxn Nov 26 @ 7:17 PM EST
    A1: First of all, I love that we're basing on Dewey, one of the "original" pedagogists IMHO. I'm indecisive about the claim. It seems meta-cognitive to me. I mean, to have meta-cognition, you first need to conceive something. right? #engsschat
  • DVISD_SS Nov 26 @ 7:17 PM EST
    A2 Reflection needs to occur throughout instruction.Survey what Ss know first to guide planning; Check 4 understanding during helps determine pacing; post reflection guides reteaching needs as well as planning for future years. It's an ongoing process for both Ts & Ss #engsschat
    In reply to @bkuhl2you
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:18 PM EST
    Q3: Do you reflect on your teaching? How? Why do you use that method? Is it effective? How do you know? #engsschat
  • GeoJo22 Nov 26 @ 7:18 PM EST
    A2 All of the above. If you using essential questions, or something like them, your thinking will change as you synthesize new information. So , yes, before, during, immediately after, and later. #engsschat
  • ErynnCole Nov 26 @ 7:18 PM EST
    A2: I believe before and after Reflections are an excellent way for students to see the change in their understanding and learning in hopes of bettering their education! #engsschat
  • BeRichard97 Nov 26 @ 7:18 PM EST
    A2: In my own learning experiences, reflection immediately after learning, and then again much later has been immensely effective. Reflection immediately after allows students to process their experiences, and then much later they can contextualize those experiences. #engsschat
    • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:11 PM EST
      Q2: If the goal is to promote deeper, long-term understanding of your discipline, when is the best time for your students to reflect on what they know or have learned - before, during, immediately after, much later? Some combination? Why do you think that? #engsschat
  • MarascoDeanna Nov 26 @ 7:18 PM EST
    A3: I always try to reflect on my teaching. I think it’s a way to make me a more effective tool for students, and it allows me to tackle the challenges that come with every new year and find what works. #Engsschat
  • DVISD_SS Nov 26 @ 7:18 PM EST
    Welcome Noa. So glad you joined us! #engsschat
    In reply to @supervxn
  • Miss_Kumler Nov 26 @ 7:18 PM EST
    A3) Yes! One way that I have reflected on my teaching as a pre-service teacher is by video recording a few of my lessons! Watching myself teach easily allows me to identify my strengths and areas for improvement. #engsschat #osussmce
  • MarascoDeanna Nov 26 @ 7:19 PM EST
    A3: I normally do it through student surveys. I do this for them, so I’ll allow them to tell me what they thought worked and what didn’t. #Engsschat
  • italianojulia1 Nov 26 @ 7:19 PM EST
    A3 As a stu teacher, reflecting on my own teaching has been the most meaningful way for me to learn in the classroom. It helps to have video footage for me to see exactly where I could have made specific moments more meaningful during a lesson #osussmce #engsschat
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:19 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us tonight, Teresa! Welcome to #engsschat.
    In reply to @TRoets23, @bkuhl2you
  • LeslieR66126218 Nov 26 @ 7:19 PM EST
    A2: I think reflection should be a constant. It keeps concepts fresh in their memory and allows them to add to what they have learned and improve upon it. #EngSSChat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:19 PM EST
    Wow - whoever wrote these questions is writing HARD multi-part brain-crushers. No sympathy at all. . . #engsschat
  • sdraperosu Nov 26 @ 7:20 PM EST
    A3) As a student teacher, I am constantly reflecting on my teaching throughout lessons and even revising before the next group of students comes in. The sooner I reflect on a lesson the more beneficial I find it to be. #osussmce #engsschat
  • MrSeipel Nov 26 @ 7:20 PM EST
    A:3 I reflect on my teaching by video footage and also by checking with my mentor teacher on how my instruction is. Seeing how students react to my teaching is also a way I reflect on my teaching. A simple thumbs test is very beneficial. #osussmce #engsschat
  • ErynnCole Nov 26 @ 7:20 PM EST
    A3: I think basing the success of teaching should come from tbe student's reactions and educational intake. Use what they retained and why as a reflection of one's own personal teaching methods. #engsschat
  • BeRichard97 Nov 26 @ 7:20 PM EST
    You're definitely right, I used the wrong phrase to express what I meant. I think what I meant to talk about was learning styles of individual students (visual/spatial/physical etc). Sorry! #Engsschat
    • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:16 PM EST
      Doesn't experiential learning usually include some kind of reflection after-the-fact? #EngSSChat
      In reply to @BeRichard97
  • Betsy_writes Nov 26 @ 7:20 PM EST
    A3: A lot of my reflection comes through writing about what I am doing, writing about my experiences, and really thinking about what happened. I usually land in a valley with a lot accomplished & many things yet to accomplish. #engsschat
  • johnsonmaryj Nov 26 @ 7:20 PM EST
    A3. Most teachers reflect on their teaching all night long, night after night. Weekends, too. Maybe not in writing, but still. #engsschat
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:20 PM EST
    A3: I try to talk ideas out with colleagues and friends. I also ask my Ss to provide continual feedback and open the floor to discuss what did and did not work. We are always growing! Self-reflection and feedback is critical to teaching! #engsschat
  • roth_allie Nov 26 @ 7:20 PM EST
    A3: Many of my professors @scomorrison require reflections paper after we teach. It is useful to get all my thought down on paper & edTPA prep. It is good practice to reflect on what went well & ways to improve. #engsschat
  • MrAustinA2 Nov 26 @ 7:20 PM EST
    Yep! Becoming a reflective practitioner is a long journey + I'm still walking the path. The more reflective I've gotten + the more willing I've been to accept feedback, the more my teaching has improved. I've also had really great reflective mentors to help me along. #engsschat
    In reply to @Betsy_writes
  • Adam_Reister Nov 26 @ 7:20 PM EST
    A3) Yes I reflect on my teaching because it allows me to make sense of what happened vs what I expected to happen. Its effectiveness can depend on many factors though. #engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:21 PM EST
    I'm never a fan of watching video of my own teaching. It always looks different than I think it does. But it's a powerful learning opportunity - because obviously you don't teach inside your own head . . . #EngSSChat
    In reply to @italianojulia1
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:21 PM EST
    A3: Talking to a PLN, blogging, and sharing ideas are also great exercising in reflecting and growing one's teaching craft! #engsschat
  • AustinJ99660997 Nov 26 @ 7:21 PM EST
    A3 I like to jot down some notes about things that happened during the lesson and walk through it again in my head the next day. This helps me separate myself from the lesson and organize my thoughts to figure out what worked and what didn’t. #EngSSChat #osussmce
  • TrevorCast Nov 26 @ 7:21 PM EST
    A3: The way I have reflected on my teaching is by conducting student surveys. The next step I would like to take is recording my lessons to watch over and see where there is room for improvement. #engsschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:21 PM EST
    A3) Reflecting on teaching is soooo important. Back in the day, I would write notes on paper lesson plans. Now I keep a doc of changes I want to make. Sometimes I make changes to lessons on the fly based on student responses & feedback. #engsschat
  • Betsy_writes Nov 26 @ 7:21 PM EST
    And this is usually how I know it worked. The reflection that is. B/C if I ended feeling like I did it all perfect or everything went as planned I wasn't spontaneous enough. I can still be proud but humble. #engsschat
  • MsTurner1027 Nov 26 @ 7:21 PM EST
    A3: after lessons I take notes on what occurred vs. what my intentions were. I force myself to list both positives and needs for growth. I have a tendency to be super critical so it helps me to try to actively celebrate at least one thing before I focus on the bad #EngSSChat
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:21 PM EST
    Yes! While it's not always fun to watch oneself - this is a helpful growing experience. #engsschat
    In reply to @italianojulia1
  • Bhank22 Nov 26 @ 7:22 PM EST
    A3) As a pre-service teacher I am always reflecting on what I could have done better or questions I should have asked. I have mini meetings with my mentor after a lesson where I say how I felt and he gives me advice. That collaboration really helps me reflect. #engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:23 PM EST
    Want more? Here's number 4! #EngSSChat
  • mrs_C_Hannah Nov 26 @ 7:23 PM EST
    @bkuhl2you a1: yes, I completely agree. We do a lot of reflection in our MEd program and to sit back and think on your practice brings out a lot of perspective on how you practice #engsschat #sschat #ssvpln
  • jgmac1106 Nov 26 @ 7:23 PM EST
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:23 PM EST
    I used to observe other teachers frequently, and I learned a lot from that. I haven't done that in years. Maybe I should ask a few people? Once you're a salty old veteran, it's a bit humbling to admit that you want to learn, but still important. #engsschat
  • GeoJo22 Nov 26 @ 7:23 PM EST
    A3 After my answers about how important reflection is, I must admit I don't do it near enough. I blogged for awhile. I write sticky notes and attach to my lesson plans. Some days I reflect on today and how tomorrow should be different. #engsschat
  • DVISD_SS Nov 26 @ 7:23 PM EST
    ABSOLUTELY! Informally by thinking as I drive home, going over the day; formally by student & parent survey; verbally each unit with the students through circles; I ask kids, "What did I miss? What could I do better to help you understand this more?" With PLC partners #engsschat
    In reply to @bkuhl2you
  • MsTurner1027 Nov 26 @ 7:23 PM EST
    A3) also asking some students what worked for them and what didn’t is also helpful. #EngSSChat
  • BeRichard97 Nov 26 @ 7:23 PM EST
    A3: I tend to consult other educators for advice and guidance on what I could've done better and what went well, I tend to write down whatever they've told me for future reference. I've found it helpful as well to analyze student reactions to my actions/assignments #EngSSChat
    • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:18 PM EST
      Q3: Do you reflect on your teaching? How? Why do you use that method? Is it effective? How do you know? #engsschat
  • LeslieR66126218 Nov 26 @ 7:23 PM EST
    A3: I try to reflect. I add notes to my lesson plan book and discuss with colleagues. When I am consistent, it does help. #EngSSChat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:24 PM EST
    Q4: Do you think allowing students to use pictures to reflect - i.e. choosing an emoji, drawing a face on a circle, selecting from different images, or illustrating their reflection - helps them learn? How do you know? #engsschat
  • johnsonmaryj Nov 26 @ 7:24 PM EST
    Librarians often serve as sounding boards for reflective teachers. We are educators like you, we're an authentic, non-judgmental audience. Try us! #engsschat
  • jgmac1106 Nov 26 @ 7:24 PM EST
    Finding and sustaining a community of bloggers will to engage in reflective practice is my best route to better teaching. #engsschat (https://t.co/EXggk5FX6c)
    In reply to @GeoJo22
  • Miss_Kumler Nov 26 @ 7:24 PM EST
    A4) Definitely! Using pictures, emojis, etc. to show reflection can often present ideas or feelings that can’t accurately be communicated through words. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words! #engsschat #osussmce
  • DVISD_SS Nov 26 @ 7:25 PM EST
    A2 - I also ask students to formally reflect after each assessment and think about their performance, set goals, reflect what went wrong; was it teaching, lack of effort, misunderstanding, etc.? #engsschat
    In reply to @BeRichard97
  • mrs_C_Hannah Nov 26 @ 7:25 PM EST
    @bkuhl2you A2: this is a tough one . I’m curious to know about other people’s experiences . I would think it would have to be a combo, depending on the individual #engsschat #sschat #ssvpln
  • johnsonmaryj Nov 26 @ 7:26 PM EST
    And just like that, I used a comma instead of a semicolon. So much for showing off #engsschat grammar skills.
  • jgmac1106 Nov 26 @ 7:26 PM EST
    Learn out loud. Show your students how you reflect on knowledge growth and watch them model #engsschat (https://t.co/S7wL1DNtmZ)
  • Bhank22 Nov 26 @ 7:26 PM EST
    A4) We actually used drawings today, to help our students visualize a character from the novel we are reading. I think it helps bring more meaning and understanding to things, such as a challenging novel. #engsschat #osussmce
  • MsTurner1027 Nov 26 @ 7:26 PM EST
    A4: I think reflection is a personal choice and has to be meaningful to that individual person. If pictures and emojis work for students and helps them then to me that’s all that matters. #EngSSChat
  • MrSeipel Nov 26 @ 7:26 PM EST
    A4: I have students who LOVE to draw and when I give them the opportunity to draw their response, I find them much more engaged in the material I am teaching. #osussmce #engsschat
  • mrsegall Nov 26 @ 7:26 PM EST
    A4: Students love a creative way to express themselves. A colleague of mine (@Ms_Fuzak) shared once how she had students post GIFs to show how they felt at points of their research project - I’ve stolen that and used it for plenty of self reflection activities #EngSSChat
    • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:24 PM EST
      Q4: Do you think allowing students to use pictures to reflect - i.e. choosing an emoji, drawing a face on a circle, selecting from different images, or illustrating their reflection - helps them learn? How do you know? #engsschat
  • AustinJ99660997 Nov 26 @ 7:26 PM EST
    A4 I think that can be an effective method! Any way students can show and explain their thought process is worth using as long as it fits within the requirements #EngSSChat #osussmce
  • jgmac1106 Nov 26 @ 7:27 PM EST
    The only way to violate #engsschat grammar rules are to correct somebody (https://t.co/JY67w544aT)
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:27 PM EST
    A4: Yes, there absolutely different ways to reflect, which includes visual representation. Depending upon learning style and purpose, drawing and art can be a powerful reflection tool. #engsschat
  • DVISD_SS Nov 26 @ 7:27 PM EST
    This is SO needed by veterans; it also helps to model our constant search for improvement. I still learn more from watching other teachers than I do in any other way. #engsschat
    • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:23 PM EST
      I used to observe other teachers frequently, and I learned a lot from that. I haven't done that in years. Maybe I should ask a few people? Once you're a salty old veteran, it's a bit humbling to admit that you want to learn, but still important. #engsschat
  • mrs_C_Hannah Nov 26 @ 7:27 PM EST
    @bkuhl2you A3: I am always reflecting on my own teaching! Particularly,because I ama preservice teacher, I want to make sure I am continually learning and growing #engsschat #sschat #ssvpln
  • LeslieR66126218 Nov 26 @ 7:27 PM EST
    A4: For visual learners and my artistically inclined students, absolutely! If a student finds that method helpful, I have no problem with them using emojis or appropriate pictures. #EngSSChat
  • sdraperosu Nov 26 @ 7:27 PM EST
    A4) I definitely think images are a great tool for students to use to reflect. These images can help students articulate how they are feeling. Using various forms of reflection is key to reach all students. #osussmce #engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:27 PM EST
    It's really helpful with ELL's, too, who often struggle with the language. It's an effective scaffold. It's also something that kids often do outside of school - a means of expression they have in the "real world." #EngSSChat
    In reply to @Miss_Kumler
  • ErynnCole Nov 26 @ 7:27 PM EST
    A4: It definitely can! It allows them to express the material in a cool way that's relevant to them and their generation! #EngSSChat
  • roth_allie Nov 26 @ 7:27 PM EST
    A4: Absolutely! Images and emojis can help students visualize and reflect in a different way. (Also allowing Ss to reflect in diff spaces. Bonus points if you go outside) #engsschat
  • supervxn Nov 26 @ 7:27 PM EST
    A2: Great Qs tonight! Not exactly reflection, bit this makes me think of KWL charts (before), and adding an extra page in tests, for Ss to show what else they know (after). This is Julie Arsenault's (@SciGeekJulie?) idea. #engsschat
  • Betsy_writes Nov 26 @ 7:27 PM EST
    Talking. Small conversations, big conversations, one-on-one conversations. If I'm going to help Ss be more reflective I have to know them, how they think, and what matters to them. It's my first step .#engsschat
    In reply to @bkuhl2you
  • GeoJo22 Nov 26 @ 7:28 PM EST
    A4 I think short forms of reflection can help, but it probably helps the teacher more as formative assessment. S gets "it" or not. Sometimes that's all time allows, though. #engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:28 PM EST
    If you really want to engage your students in thoughtful articulation of nuance, have them explain an emoji, or compare two emojis and how their meanings differ. That's a fun one - especially when they disagree. #engsschat
  • jgmac1106 Nov 26 @ 7:29 PM EST
    Oops wrong hashtag #engsschat https://t.co/KtHQx33xJv (https://t.co/75mnsGhp9I)
    In reply to @johnsonmaryj
    • johnsonmaryj Nov 26 @ 7:26 PM EST
      And just like that, I used a comma instead of a semicolon. So much for showing off #engsschat grammar skills.
  • BeRichard97 Nov 26 @ 7:29 PM EST
    A4My immediate answer is no, I don't think something as simple as choosing an emoji/face drawing/image would help their learning process. Letting students create something artistic to reflect may work, but I think the choosing process is too surface-level to be helpful.#engsschat
    • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:24 PM EST
      Q4: Do you think allowing students to use pictures to reflect - i.e. choosing an emoji, drawing a face on a circle, selecting from different images, or illustrating their reflection - helps them learn? How do you know? #engsschat
  • DVISD_SS Nov 26 @ 7:29 PM EST
    A4 It depends upon age of child, mental maturity, and ability.Emojis are fine 4 kids who can't read or write yet & even some older students who need a little prompting.I think older students need to do more than just circle a feeling although it could get them started #engsschat
    In reply to @bkuhl2you
  • italianojulia1 Nov 26 @ 7:29 PM EST
    A4 Absolutely! My students love to express themselves/reactions/reflections through various forms of images and media. Memes have been a fun way for my students to represent their ideas in a creative way. Great to get students excited/engaged with learning #osussmce #engsschat
  • mrs_C_Hannah Nov 26 @ 7:29 PM EST
    @bkuhl2you A4: I think it can if they do so in a meaningful way -art can be very expressive . I think talking about their drawing or having them write a short explanation with it will help demonstrate their learning #engsschat #sschat #ssvpln
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:30 PM EST
    Number 5 is alive! (Sorry - old movie allusion . . . ) Question 5 is incoming! #EngSSChat
  • Miss_Kumler Nov 26 @ 7:30 PM EST
    A5)I think asking students to share what they’ve learned through reflection can be a powerful learning experience. Obviously, teachers should be mindful of what reflections are appropriate to ask students to share, but that doesn’t mean it should never occur.#engsschat #osussmce
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:30 PM EST
    A4) I think it can be helpful for students to reflect in a variety of ways and/or have choice in the format they use for reflection. The thinking is the important thing. #engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:31 PM EST
    Q5: How personal should a student’s reflection be - is it appropriate to ask them to share with peers or an outside audience? Should they always be able to choose, or does it help to kick them out of the nest and make them learn to fly? #engsschat
  • DVISD_SS Nov 26 @ 7:31 PM EST
    Yes the visual has to be powerful and higher level, like the old History Alive's visual metaphors. #engsschat
    • mrs_C_Hannah Nov 26 @ 7:29 PM EST
      @bkuhl2you A4: I think it can if they do so in a meaningful way -art can be very expressive . I think talking about their drawing or having them write a short explanation with it will help demonstrate their learning #engsschat #sschat #ssvpln
  • johnsonmaryj Nov 26 @ 7:31 PM EST
    A4. Find a primary source that demonstrates your learning reflection. #engsschat https://t.co/nGreoHqqiC
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:31 PM EST
    Good point - it's not a substitute for actually being able to explain your thinking, and it shouldn't be. As a way to promote their thinking, or as formative assessment - or just as a means of reflecting - it works. Totally agree though - kids still need to write. #EngSSChat
    In reply to @DVISD_SS
  • DVISD_SS Nov 26 @ 7:31 PM EST
    Love this idea! #engsschat
    In reply to @johnsonmaryj
  • TRoets23 Nov 26 @ 7:31 PM EST
    @bkuhl2you A4: I think any practice that levels the playing field for all learners helps them learn. Using pics to reflect does that. While taking the pressure off Ss who might be struggling w writing, it also allows all Ss to think/reflect more deeply. #engsschat #sschat
    • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:24 PM EST
      Q4: Do you think allowing students to use pictures to reflect - i.e. choosing an emoji, drawing a face on a circle, selecting from different images, or illustrating their reflection - helps them learn? How do you know? #engsschat
  • BeRichard97 Nov 26 @ 7:32 PM EST
    Oh I like that! I'm always eager to have student feedback about how I'm doing as their instructor, but I also worry that constantly asking them to reflect and review how I'm doing might become a hinderance or annoyance to them. #engsschat
    • DVISD_SS Nov 26 @ 7:25 PM EST
      A2 - I also ask students to formally reflect after each assessment and think about their performance, set goals, reflect what went wrong; was it teaching, lack of effort, misunderstanding, etc.? #engsschat
      In reply to @BeRichard97
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:32 PM EST
    Lots of people focusing on emojis - which are deliberately oversimplified faces - but what about asking kids to find a real picture? Visual literacy stuff? That's a whole chat right there. "Find a picture of how you feel about your writing right now." #engsschat
  • DVISD_SS Nov 26 @ 7:33 PM EST
    A5-It depends. Ts know their kids, know the what the relationship can and can't handle. Those boundaries need to be respected. Ts can model their own reflection to open kids up more to sharing. #engsschat
    In reply to @bkuhl2you
  • kserge7 Nov 26 @ 7:33 PM EST
    Most times I keep@the reflection centered on process and content, but stretching it to include personal instructional needs or questions they still have is completely appropriate. #engsschat
  • mrs_C_Hannah Nov 26 @ 7:33 PM EST
    @bkuhl2you A5: wow these are some tough questions! Start out by letting them choose but eventually have sharing moments - with ample warning that they will share #engsschat #sschat #ssvpln
  • BeRichard97 Nov 26 @ 7:33 PM EST
    A4Now that I'm seeing what everyone else says about the use of pictures, my mind is opening a bit more, I feel dumb for having forgotten how images could level the playing field for students who might be ELLs or simply not gifted with expressing themselves in words #engsschat
  • supervxn Nov 26 @ 7:34 PM EST
    A3: 1. I think all Ts must reflect if they want to improve. 2. I look at my goals and success measures I set for the lesson at first, I see if I met them, and I try to understand what I did right or wrong. If my reflection was effective, the next lesson will be better. #engsschat
  • jgmac1106 Nov 26 @ 7:34 PM EST
    Here is my favorite image tool: https://t.co/6gVH00Fu2o Flickr CC attribution tool from @cogdog #engsschat (https://t.co/qryJW2FbjV)
  • sdraperosu Nov 26 @ 7:34 PM EST
    A5) Student comfortability is key here. Very personal reflections should be at the students' discretion, but encouraging students to share is important. Creating a strong classroom community will allow for this to happen effectively. #osussmce #engsschat
  • WillTeachEng Nov 26 @ 7:34 PM EST
    A5. Learning occurs in dialogue. It's appropriate to ask Ss to share pieces of their reflections if they know there will be an audience before they write it. -- Been lurking. Kim Williams, HS English teacher and instructional coach #Engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:34 PM EST
    Nice explanation - because it takes the pressure off the kid to find the words for their reflection, and puts the pressure back onto the thinking about how they've learned, or the experience, or the learning itself. #EngSSChat
    In reply to @TRoets23
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:34 PM EST
    A5: When students share their work, they are more likely to engage deeper with the content and take more thoughtful time crafting their words. Sharing to a real audience has powerful effects, but it does not always have to be public. #engsschat
  • johnsonmaryj Nov 26 @ 7:34 PM EST
    I'm in! Of course, it'd have to be a primary source example. From the Library of Congress. #engsschat
    In reply to @bkuhl2you
  • GeoJo22 Nov 26 @ 7:35 PM EST
    A5 I teach 7th graders and I always give them the option to share or not. #engsschat
  • AustinJ99660997 Nov 26 @ 7:35 PM EST
    A5 I think it really depends on the student and the situation. I want students to be able to reflect confidently and if they know they have to open up to their peers like that they may be reluctant to fully engage in the process #EngSSChat #osussmce
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:35 PM EST
    Nice - thanks for your response! #EngSSChat
    In reply to @WillTeachEng
  • DVISD_SS Nov 26 @ 7:35 PM EST
    Love this idea too. Cartoons (both entertainment & political) come to mind as do graphic novels, geographyB & historical pictures that show concepts being studied, etc. #engsschat
    In reply to @bkuhl2you
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:36 PM EST
    Question 6 is almost here! Have no fear! #EngSSChat
  • MsTurner1027 Nov 26 @ 7:36 PM EST
    A5: I think it depends on the assignment and the culture of the class and student. I think there is power in the reflective process and showing students the different stages of learning but also not creating a situation where a student shuts down #Engsschat
  • roth_allie Nov 26 @ 7:36 PM EST
    A5: That's a tough q. I think it depends on what they are reflecting on. If they are reflecting on an assessment I would say maybe personal. If they are reflecting on an activity I would say in partners/groups/class #engsschat
  • jgmac1106 Nov 26 @ 7:36 PM EST
    Reflection is the basis of humanity. We can project into the future and predict probable outcomes only by reflecting on the past. Tis a shame the genre of argumentation, wrapped in Western male hegemony ascended as highest form of writing. #engsschat (https://t.co/XYJoZN35WQ)
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:36 PM EST
    Not sure why my eyes are closed in this one. . . weird . . . #EngSSChat
  • italianojulia1 Nov 26 @ 7:36 PM EST
    A5 I don't think there is a limit to how personal a reflection can be depending on a student's comfort level, but choice is important when it comes to looking inward. This will be a process that students will evolve with throughout the year as they grow #osussmce #engsschat
  • Bhank22 Nov 26 @ 7:36 PM EST
    A5) I believe that students should be personal with their reflections, however, if it is triggering or something that is too hard for them to speak about, especially in front of their peers then it should be kept private. #engsschat #osussmce
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:37 PM EST
    Q6: What mode of writing produces the best results, in your opinion - handwritten reflection, typed or electronic, recorded or audio, video, drawn, some combination of these? Why do you think that? #engsschat
  • jgmac1106 Nov 26 @ 7:37 PM EST
    Empower students to reflect through privacy. Encourage privacy through data empowerment. When students truly own their thinking and spaces for learning reflection and learning occur. #engsschat (https://t.co/KYVKigvhN3)
  • Miss_Kumler Nov 26 @ 7:37 PM EST
    A6) Because students have different learning styles and interests, I think incorporating all of these modes of writing can produce great results! #engsschat #osussmce
  • supervxn Nov 26 @ 7:37 PM EST
    A4: I think it's very important to give many options for Ss to express themselves. Just like we regard different learning styles. It doesn't matter HOW Ss reflect, if the process improves their learning, then it's effective. #engsschat
  • Betsy_writes Nov 26 @ 7:38 PM EST
    A6: We have got to be open to all these types of writing. As a 3rd grade teacher I have Ss who work well in a binder, some who do best in a notebook. others rock it on a chromebook, it isn't about me. It's about them. #engsschat
  • jgmac1106 Nov 26 @ 7:38 PM EST
    A6. The one the learner prefers. I do my best writing walking the dogs...and hope I remember the tale #engsschat (https://t.co/sKxdvlFNbw)
  • roth_allie Nov 26 @ 7:39 PM EST
    A6: It depends on where they are in the reflection process. For an end of unit reflection more formal. But reflection can also be done as a exit ticket on a piece of paper #engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:39 PM EST
    A6 - This is a hard questions. I think kids at all levels need to experiment to find their own best process. I tend to find that handwriting is slower, more meditative and thoughtful, and more dense. Shorter, too. If that's what you want, it works. #engsschat
  • italianojulia1 Nov 26 @ 7:39 PM EST
    A6 I think this will vary by student. There are many modes of literacy that students will engage with in different ways with different effectiveness. A combo of these literary modes will produce holistic results that will reach all students! #osussmce #engsschat
  • johnsonmaryj Nov 26 @ 7:39 PM EST
    A4. Here's a primary source for "confused." #engsschat https://t.co/nnkf1of8VK
  • BeRichard97 Nov 26 @ 7:39 PM EST
    A5: 2/2 or opening them to potential social ostracism from peers on the basis of being "different" or "less than," students have to feel emotionally safe in order to be able to learn properly. #engsschat
    • BeRichard97 Nov 26 @ 7:37 PM EST
      A5: I think this is entirely dependent on the subject matter at hand, though I would lean towards having students keeping their reflections upon their own learning experiences private unless they actively choose to share, to prevent students from feeling embarrassed 1/2#engsschat
  • mrs_C_Hannah Nov 26 @ 7:39 PM EST
    @bkuhl2you A6: it is really dependent on the individual and how they best express themselves. I keep handwritten journals for reflection but I love electronic forms for writing short stories . #engsschat #sschat #ssvpln
  • DVISD_SS Nov 26 @ 7:39 PM EST
    A6-Again depends on the kid. Most immediate is hand written or even notes to the side of a product. Post-its allow short reflections; typing in a google classroom venue also can work. Also depends on what kind of reflecting you want. #engsschat
    In reply to @bkuhl2you
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:39 PM EST
    A6: Typing often allows Ss to produce the most detailed and easiest to share reflection, but I really do like using other modes as well. @Flipgrid is great for fast videos that Ss can share. #engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:40 PM EST
    You're burying the hashtag too close to your 2 - Twitter doesn't know it's a hashtag - #EngSSChat
    In reply to @BeRichard97
  • sdraperosu Nov 26 @ 7:40 PM EST
    A6) Incorporating a combination of these modes allow for students to build upon different literacy skills, while also be given the opportunity to show what they know in the way they feel most confident. #osussmce #engsschat
  • MarascoDeanna Nov 26 @ 7:40 PM EST
    A6: that entirely depends on the situation. All types of writing serve a purpose and they’re all effective in their own way #Engsschat
  • MrSeipel Nov 26 @ 7:40 PM EST
    A6:I think it depends on however students feel most comfortable. Handwritten or typing is great because I can think and write down exactly what is on my mind. Some S’s might enjoy to talk and explain their thinking rather than taking a slower route of writing #osussmce #engsschat
  • WillTeachEng Nov 26 @ 7:40 PM EST
    A6: I find choice often produces the most authentic voice, but Ss need experience in multiple modes. #Engsschat
  • supervxn Nov 26 @ 7:40 PM EST
    A5: I think it's different for each S. Sometimes it helps when they know they have to share it in public, but sometimes it's way out of their comfort zone. In any case, they need to show their reflection to the T. This forces them to articulate their thoughts. #engsschat
  • AustinJ99660997 Nov 26 @ 7:40 PM EST
    A6 Some combination of these would definitely enhance ideal. Giving students multiple ways to demonstrate their knowledge can not only engage different types of learners, but also get them thinking in different ways #EngSSChat #osussmce
  • jgmac1106 Nov 26 @ 7:41 PM EST
    Opps forgot hashtag again #engsschat (https://t.co/fIoURrWaaQ)
  • MarascoDeanna Nov 26 @ 7:41 PM EST
    A5: I think the students comfort level is an important factor in determining this, but whatever they feel is important to share should be acknowledged #Engsschat
  • MsTurner1027 Nov 26 @ 7:41 PM EST
    A6: I like handwriting my reflections usually in a plus/delta format because it forces me to really focus. I use technology all day and it becomes mind numbing. To sit down and hand write things I’m forced to really dig deep and be actively reflecting #Engsschat
  • kserge7 Nov 26 @ 7:41 PM EST
    Student voice and choice by choosing how they respond would be optimal; however, not always logistically possible. When it is possible, choice empowers our students. I have seen some incredible student reflections with #flipgrid. And some interesting sketch notes. #engsschat
  • BeRichard97 Nov 26 @ 7:41 PM EST
    A6: Truthfully, I don't have enough experience to offer an informed opinion on this topic, but I personally have found handwritten reflection to be the most helpful tool for MYSELF, I haven't had an opportunity to try any of these other methods with students yet. #engsschat
    • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:37 PM EST
      Q6: What mode of writing produces the best results, in your opinion - handwritten reflection, typed or electronic, recorded or audio, video, drawn, some combination of these? Why do you think that? #engsschat
  • Chucktaft Nov 26 @ 7:42 PM EST
    In and out quickly tonight (typical Monday) - but looking forward to seeing the #sschat and #engsschat crew at #NCSS18 in Chicago - unconference on Friday!!!
  • supervxn Nov 26 @ 7:42 PM EST
    A6. It's very similar to my A4. #engsschat
    • supervxn Nov 26 @ 7:37 PM EST
      A4: I think it's very important to give many options for Ss to express themselves. Just like we regard different learning styles. It doesn't matter HOW Ss reflect, if the process improves their learning, then it's effective. #engsschat
  • GeoJo22 Nov 26 @ 7:42 PM EST
    A6 It depends on the student. Some have difficulty composing their thoughts on paper. Others hate video reflection. This is reason to offer multiple ways, so Ss can do what is comfortable and what is NOT comfortable. #engsschat
  • MarascoDeanna Nov 26 @ 7:42 PM EST
    A4: pictures are an awesome source for both students with auditory or literary processing disorders as well as students who struggle with language barriers. In addition, sometimes students simply cannot express their feelings in words and pictures help them so much #Engsschat
  • jgmac1106 Nov 26 @ 7:42 PM EST
    Stop thinking you need to have a rubric for everything #engsschat, sure have criterion to lead to growth, but confer with the students and choose targeted areas of growth. Have them reflect on this target, success and struggles as they write (https://t.co/tTon5bhttR)
  • MsTurner1027 Nov 26 @ 7:42 PM EST
    A6: but it’s what works for you. I have students that are better reflectors when talking through things and some who rather type and make comments on docs #Engsschat
  • Adam_Reister Nov 26 @ 7:42 PM EST
    A6) I agree with some others who said my best reflecting often comes when doing something else like walking, driving, or trying to sleep :/ I think there can be all kinds of valid ways of expressing it. #engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:43 PM EST
    It's almost time for Question 7! (We're almost to the big resource share!) #EngSSChat
  • BeRichard97 Nov 26 @ 7:43 PM EST
    Thanks, I'm a wordy writer so I've been trying to condense my tweets, I'll go back and try to fix that! #engsschat
    • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:40 PM EST
      You're burying the hashtag too close to your 2 - Twitter doesn't know it's a hashtag - #EngSSChat
      In reply to @BeRichard97
  • BeRichard97 Nov 26 @ 7:43 PM EST
    A5: I think this is entirely dependent on the subject matter at hand, though I would lean towards having students keeping their reflections upon their own learning experiences private unless they actively choose to share, to prevent students from feeling embarrassed1/2 #engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:44 PM EST
    Q7: How does the content of the learning - math, music, etc. - affect how students reflect best? If the content is factual (like war dates) or conceptual (like causes), should that change how students reflect? Why/not? #engsschat
  • supervxn Nov 26 @ 7:45 PM EST
    I think you can try to compare it to other adults/kids you know. Can you think of someone that expresses themselves better in a different method than writing? Do you understand what they're trying to "say"? #engsschat
    In reply to @BeRichard97
  • Betsy_writes Nov 26 @ 7:45 PM EST
    Talking can be such a great window toward written reflection. Often a deeper reflection beyond self. #engsschat
    In reply to @MsTurner1027
  • DVISD_SS Nov 26 @ 7:47 PM EST
    A7 Content drives the reflection from how well Ss understand material to how what's learned can be used in real world to how those facts learned make Ss feel. It's up to Ts to show how to make reflection meaningful. #engsschat
    In reply to @bkuhl2you
  • jgmac1106 Nov 26 @ 7:47 PM EST
    Reflective podcast!! I set up mine 2toPonder it's a two minute microcast on me reflecting on learning. #engsschat I want to do with students. (https://t.co/eM4DJUhJKu)
    In reply to @Betsy_writes
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:47 PM EST
    I think that drawing fits sometimes with descriptive writing, math and science, but is really hard for music. I think it depends a lot on the person, too. #EngSSChat
  • Miss_Kumler Nov 26 @ 7:47 PM EST
    A7I think that it is beneficial to connect the mode of reflection to the concepts you’re asking students to reflect on. For example,when presenting facts, like dates, it might be effective to ask students to reflect on their understanding by choosing an image.#engsschat #osussmce
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:48 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us tonight! #engsschat
    In reply to @CBreanneWaddell
  • AustinJ99660997 Nov 26 @ 7:48 PM EST
    A7 Students can always reflect on their learning no matter the content or area. It is about reflecting on their thought process and what they can change for the future #EngSSChat #osussmce
  • BeRichard97 Nov 26 @ 7:48 PM EST
    A7I definitely think conceptual content would help students reflect in a manner that's more in line with competency-based learning, and thematic teaching(which i love for SS).This obviously could be taken in a different way depending on someone's personal style though. #engsschat
    • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:44 PM EST
      Q7: How does the content of the learning - math, music, etc. - affect how students reflect best? If the content is factual (like war dates) or conceptual (like causes), should that change how students reflect? Why/not? #engsschat
  • DVISD_SS Nov 26 @ 7:48 PM EST
    But kids can reflect upon how easy/hard notes are to play; their struggles with reading music; how certain beats reflect certain emotions, etc. #engsschat
    In reply to @bkuhl2you
  • jgmac1106 Nov 26 @ 7:48 PM EST
    We set privacy at three levels in my class: just to me, just to class, open on the web. Of course private writing always possible and I don't know. #engsschat (https://t.co/yhHjR90Jua)
    In reply to @ClaytonChaffin
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:48 PM EST
    I think we all dream that kids will know best how they want to reflect in every situation. I think that tools like SeeSaw, where they can record a video, draw, talk, type, or combine all of these, help kids play and experiment. #engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:49 PM EST
    LAST QUESTION! The big resource share! Hope you're ready for the FINALE! #EngSSChat
  • MsTurner1027 Nov 26 @ 7:49 PM EST
    A7: I think it depends on the student/content. I know I reflect differently if I’m dealing with an unknown topic/situation. I often need to talk new things out #engsschat
  • sdraperosu Nov 26 @ 7:49 PM EST
    A7) the content drives the way students reflect - allowing students to connect to the content in meaningful ways thru reflection is key #osussmce #engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:50 PM EST
    Q8: What do you think are the best tools - web-based, mobile tech, old school, whatever - for students to reflect? Please share links, examples, or related resources (personal blog posts about this are welcome). #EngSSChat
  • supervxn Nov 26 @ 7:50 PM EST
    A7: Interesting Q! Never thought about it. Maybe it's like asking if your learning style changes for different things you learn. For me, I don't think so. However, it's been a LONG time since I was "forced" to learn something I didn't want, and was difficult for me. #engsschat
  • MrSeipel Nov 26 @ 7:50 PM EST
    SeeSaw seems like it would be awesome to use! @OSUSocStudies @vrvanzant #osussmce #engsschat
    • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:48 PM EST
      I think we all dream that kids will know best how they want to reflect in every situation. I think that tools like SeeSaw, where they can record a video, draw, talk, type, or combine all of these, help kids play and experiment. #engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:50 PM EST
    Oh sure - I just meant that kids might have a hard time drawing their music, unless they draw actual notes on a staff. It's different from drawing the Battle of Saratoga, or a water molecule, or a decagon. #EngSSChat
    In reply to @DVISD_SS
  • jgmac1106 Nov 26 @ 7:51 PM EST
    In the middle of blog migration. Half are on here: https://t.co/B6qJBjdaQY and some here: https://t.co/r5Q6gDjrF0 need to build a site. Was working on my son's: https://t.co/1WYf1BbvzB #engsschat (https://t.co/amwZi0mJ0v)
    In reply to @Betsy_writes
  • italianojulia1 Nov 26 @ 7:51 PM EST
    A7 I think that how/what students reflect will vary by content. Its important for students to reflect in multiple ways regardless of content, however; this makes it more meaningful and personal to students! #osussmce #EngSSChat
  • BeRichard97 Nov 26 @ 7:51 PM EST
    Truth be told, almost everyone I've met in college/while I've been paying attention to how people express themselves, I think I've only met one or two people who prefer methods other than writing. That said, their meaning usually comes across clearly. #engsschat
    • supervxn Nov 26 @ 7:45 PM EST
      I think you can try to compare it to other adults/kids you know. Can you think of someone that expresses themselves better in a different method than writing? Do you understand what they're trying to "say"? #engsschat
      In reply to @BeRichard97
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:51 PM EST
    It's pretty cool - kids seem to like it. I'm not convinced that they learn a lot more with it, but they definitely enjoy and play with it more than other tools, like blogging. #EngSSChat
    In reply to @MrSeipel, @OSUSocStudies, @vrvanzant
  • Bhank22 Nov 26 @ 7:52 PM EST
    A7) I think it’s all in how the teacher presents the information. For example if I were to present factual/chronological information I may have students respond with a picture or visual to put it more in perspective and take it further. #engsschat #osussmce
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:52 PM EST
    I love using @Flipgrid, Google Forms, and @Socrative for quick reflections. For longer reflections, blogging and student narratives are very powerful, too. #engsschat
    In reply to @bkuhl2you, @Flipgrid, @Socrative
  • WillTeachEng Nov 26 @ 7:52 PM EST
    A8 conferences, flipgrid, old school notebooks #Engsschat
  • sdraperosu Nov 26 @ 7:53 PM EST
    A8) I love https://t.co/Mx7JjFAa5b! It allows students to create a video and share it with their peers (or just you), plus they can make it their own with edits and stickers! #osussmce #engsschat
  • TRoets23 Nov 26 @ 7:53 PM EST
    @bkuhl2you A7: I think that when content is meaningfully framed (i.e. thru #inquiry ) Ss will develop an #inquirymindset regardless of whether it is factual or conceptual. Inquiry and reflection go hand in hand 🙂#engsschat #sschat
    • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:44 PM EST
      Q7: How does the content of the learning - math, music, etc. - affect how students reflect best? If the content is factual (like war dates) or conceptual (like causes), should that change how students reflect? Why/not? #engsschat
  • italianojulia1 Nov 26 @ 7:53 PM EST
    A8 @nearpod allows students to reflect through writing, drawing, "sticky notes", etc. all within a slideshow lesson! One stop shopping for multiple modes of learning and reflection. #osussmce #engsschat
    In reply to @bkuhl2you, @nearpod
  • MsTurner1027 Nov 26 @ 7:53 PM EST
    A8: my school is focusing on digital portfolios for both students and teachers as a tool for reflection and evidence of growth. I also like just having a bullet journal to keep track. One day I’ll commit to a blog but until then I’ll keep up with my old school method #engsschat
  • Miss_Kumler Nov 26 @ 7:53 PM EST
    A8) I think all can be useful! One quick way to get a read on how well students understand material is by asking them to hold a number, 1 to 3, to their chest. 1 means they are confused, and 3 means they have a good grasp on the content. #engsschat #osussmce
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:53 PM EST
    This is a good time to share a link to a blog post if you have one . . . #EngSSChat
  • MrSeipel Nov 26 @ 7:54 PM EST
    A8: I think it’s important to use all kinds for reflection so that students become well rounded. #osussmce #engsschat
  • AustinJ99660997 Nov 26 @ 7:54 PM EST
    A8 Open ended responses in @nearpod are great ways for students to reflect at the end of a lesson that incorporates tech #EngSSChat #osussmce
  • LeslieR66126218 Nov 26 @ 7:54 PM EST
    A8 I like to use Google Docs and interacitve notebooks #EngSSChat
  • jgmac1106 Nov 26 @ 7:54 PM EST
    In the perfect world a student/teacher website is their portfolio. #engsschat (https://t.co/xXByj3rO01)
    In reply to @MsTurner1027
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:55 PM EST
    A8) My students primarily just type up reflection responses in Google Docs but there are so many options. #engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:55 PM EST
    Lately, I've been encouraging people to stay with what they know. Use the tools you already have, don't try to spend a bunch of time learning a new tool when you already have something that works. Google does a bunch of stuff. It's not perfect, but it works. #engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:56 PM EST
    I also really like how integrated things are - like how you can make a note in Keep into a doc, or how forms create sheets, and so on. They want you to stay there, I guess. #engsschat
  • GeoJo22 Nov 26 @ 7:56 PM EST
    Thank you so much @bkuhl2you . I need to leave a bit early. A lot of food for thought... and reflection. #engsschat
  • BeRichard97 Nov 26 @ 7:56 PM EST
    A8I'm a real stickler for old school handwritten reflection methods, but I think google docs could be a great way for students to share and reflect as an entire group. I don't have any resources for this just yet sadly but I'm eager to see what everyone else has! #engsschat
    • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:50 PM EST
      Q8: What do you think are the best tools - web-based, mobile tech, old school, whatever - for students to reflect? Please share links, examples, or related resources (personal blog posts about this are welcome). #EngSSChat
  • supervxn Nov 26 @ 7:57 PM EST
    A8: I think what's important is the instruction the T gives, not the tool. The Ss need to follow the instruction, and explain their thoughts in any way they choose. Many Ts use tools that amplify #studentvoice, like @Flipgrid (obviously) but any creation tool will do. #engsschat
  • Steph_Sukow - Moderator Nov 26 @ 7:57 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us tonight, Joanne! #engsschat
    In reply to @GeoJo22, @bkuhl2you
  • jgmac1106 Nov 26 @ 7:58 PM EST
    I stole a genre of blogposts from @cogdog called #backstage posts, when ever my students are learning a new medium or modality for writing, or processing a piece I ask for peak "backstage" #engsschat (https://t.co/feNDvf9nwE)
  • flipping_A_tchr Nov 26 @ 7:59 PM EST
    It's that time of year again!! In this photo you can plainly see @42ThinkDeep, @MsHolmesTeach, @CHitch94, @dankrutka, & @flipping_A_tchr making the CALL FOR GUEST HOSTS in the winter/spring months --> https://t.co/hofPx33kIB 1st session with 3 themed months! #sschat #engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:59 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us tonight! Join us next time! #engsschat
  • bkuhl2you Nov 26 @ 7:59 PM EST
    Apart from google, I've blogged with KidBlog, and used FlipGrid and SeeSaw. We've done some questions and stuff with Padlet, too - old but fun. #engsschat
  • TRoets23 Nov 26 @ 7:59 PM EST
    Beyond classroom tools, I think Ss need adult & peer models of reflective practices, just as they need adult & peer models of thinking strategies. Can be hard to share/model your thought process with Ss in the moment, but goes a long way & has a lasting effect #engsschat #sschat
    In reply to @bkuhl2you
  • johnsonmaryj Nov 26 @ 7:59 PM EST
    Something that hasn't been mentioned is the power of asking students to reflect on how a unit/lesson/resource connects to previous learning. #engsschat