#worldgeochat Archive

#worldgeochat is a weekly chat focused on teaching geography and global studies. Chats vary between geography specific topics as well as general teaching and education topics. ALL are welcome in worldgeochat!

Tuesday January 22, 2019
9:00 PM EST

  • JillWebs Jan 22 @ 9:00 PM EST
    What an awesome chat tonight! Thank you #worldgeochat for having me host. Love adding to my PLN!!!
  • Jim_dEntremont Jan 22 @ 9:00 PM EST
    A5: Still working out the kinks, but I'm trying to incorporate more on the spot assessment through brief discussion with students in the midst of class. #worldgeochat
  • teachcaudill Jan 22 @ 9:00 PM EST
    I use a lot of PBL. So we have checkpoints along the way. It is a chance for me to give feedback on a part of a project. It can be one on one, Doc comments, @Screencastify , really anything. #worldgeochat
    In reply to @CoachHenkel, @Screencastify
  • ecasey77 - Moderator Jan 22 @ 9:00 PM EST
    I'm so glad everyone found us with the new 7:30 start time. You all are incredible and definitely gave me so many new things to try! #worldgeochat
  • MrsWalkerOPS Jan 22 @ 9:00 PM EST
    A1: Really get to know your students outside of class. Not just sports and hobbies but what is their family, home life, etc. show an interest and bring that into your classroom and conversations. #worldgeochat
    • JillWebs Jan 22 @ 8:36 PM EST
      QUESTION #1: STUDENT CENTERED: What are some of your favorite strategies for creating a student-centered classroom? #worldgeochat
  • eric_falls Jan 22 @ 9:00 PM EST
    A5 it always takes longer to grade when you have to correct everything. By giving a little feedback and allowing for revision the final product will be easier and faster to assess. #worldgeochat
  • JillWebs Jan 22 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Seriously...don't grade everything (they don't need to know ahead of time what you're grading and what you're not). If it's a worksheet that is "knowledge" gathering...completion or no grade at all. Spend your time on the "good stuff" - - Application and Assessment #worldgeochat
    In reply to @CoachHenkel
  • storiestoldinsf Jan 22 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Yes! I haven’t been able to use it with kids yet! Thanks for the reminder! #worldgeochat
    In reply to @waddellsworld, @newyorktimes110
  • coachschutte Jan 22 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Good Job Jill! SPICE it up! #worldgeochat
  • GbhillNtx Jan 22 @ 9:01 PM EST
    A5: using software that grades for you or @google #forms #worldgeochat
  • LFU_MissCox Jan 22 @ 9:01 PM EST
    I love using the Critical Friends protocol too! It allows for their classmates to give constructive feedback to their products! #worldgeochat
    In reply to @teachcaudill, @CoachHenkel, @Screencastify
  • Jim_dEntremont Jan 22 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Thank you @JillWebs and #worldgeochat for a thoughtful chat
  • ecasey77 - Moderator Jan 22 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Be sure to join us next week, at 7:30 CST, as we discuss bring experts into your classroom! #worldgeochat
  • GeoJo22 Jan 22 @ 9:01 PM EST
    A5 I am still working at that. ;) I don't grade practice, usually. Only assessments. Though assessments keep me busy. Rubrics help. #worldgeochat
  • KEbbertSSEd Jan 22 @ 9:01 PM EST
    #worldgeochat A5: Don't grade everything, but look over everything! I have a wonderful stamp that says "Done" and I put that on anything I just look over, and do not grade. After a few scans of exit slips its clear what my adjustments for the next lesson need to be.
  • cheffernan75 - Moderator Jan 22 @ 9:02 PM EST
    We need to give 2 claps to @JillWebs for a great #worldgeochat tonight! So many things to read and try!
  • WeirMB Jan 22 @ 9:02 PM EST
    A5 Student choice was also something I really worked towards - always offered it for finals - as well as topics for projects etc... #worldgeochat
  • teachcaudill Jan 22 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Tonight was an AMAZING #worldgeochat thanks to @JillWebs. Going to have to dive into the archive to really get through everything tonight.
  • LFU_MissCox Jan 22 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Thanks y'all for another great #worldgeochat ... definitely going to check in on some of the strategies shared!
  • JillWebs Jan 22 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Oh my! Seriously so fast! Contact me anytime for ideas, resources, and questions! And GROW your PLN tonight... Follow - Follow - Follow! #worldgeochat
  • AnnaMMills Jan 22 @ 9:02 PM EST
    A5: Fabulous question. I would love to figure this out! I am with @CoachHenkel on this one. My principal saw me bring in two bags and a box of grading this morning. #worldgeochat My goal this unit is to not grade everything.
    • JillWebs Jan 22 @ 8:55 PM EST
      QUESTION #5: EFFECTIVE EVALUATION How do you reduce your grading load and still effectively evaluate student progress? #worldgeochat
  • M_Shomaker Jan 22 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Thanks @JillWebs & the #worldgeochat crew for a great chat tonight. A lot of new ideas & new tabs to process!
  • billgx Jan 22 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Creativity requires limits and boundaries. When we say "anything goes" (I know because I do this too) we're stifling creativity. Nothing is more intimidating than a blank canvas. Put some limitations and conditions on the assignment and watch creativity rise. #worldgeochat
    In reply to @teachcaudill
  • WeirMB Jan 22 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Thank you @JillWebs moderators the amazing TS for the fast & furious #worldgeochat
  • PapillonAnne Jan 22 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Awww, I missed #worldgeochat :(. How often are you online and chatting? You have some awesome discussions.
  • GeoJo22 Jan 22 @ 9:03 PM EST
    @JillWebs Thanks, Jill! Great chat. #worldgeochat
  • cheffernan75 - Moderator Jan 22 @ 9:04 PM EST
    @JillWebs - seriously, thank you! I needed a great #worldgeochat tonight and this was perfect!!!
  • MsHolmesTeach Jan 22 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Tardy to the #worldgeochat party, but I often use @quizizz for quick checks that are informative (and fun!). Anyone else like to drop their Bitmoji in to show when students have answers correct/incorrect?
    In reply to @JillWebs, @quizizz
  • billgx Jan 22 @ 9:06 PM EST
    A5. I only recently discovered an option in our course management system that gives automatic credit for responding to an online assignment. As long as they write something, it gives credit. Of course, I can review and give feedback as well. #worldgeochat
    In reply to @JillWebs
  • AnnaMMills Jan 22 @ 9:06 PM EST
    Thank you to everyone at #worldgeochat for another amazing night of ideas! I can't wait to read back through and see what I missed while typing (especially the part about less grading). Have a great week everybody!
  • Jim_dEntremont Jan 22 @ 9:06 PM EST
    Ss reflection may give you insight as to why they may have limited themselves. #worldgeochat
    In reply to @teachcaudill
  • AnnaMMills Jan 22 @ 9:07 PM EST
    I completely understand! I try to do the same. #worldgeochat
    In reply to @CoachHenkel
  • ecasey77 - Moderator Jan 22 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Hi Anna! We chat each Tuesday, now from 7:30-8:00 CST. We would love if you joined us! #worldgeochat
    In reply to @PapillonAnne
  • billgx Jan 22 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A4. One thing I want to try very soon is have students plan a cross country trip using the Green Book. I found it when NY Public Library put its digital archive online. https://t.co/9GipsRL9vh Now there's a movie about it! #worldgeochat
    In reply to @JillWebs
  • cheffernan75 - Moderator Jan 22 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Jill Weber SPICEs up #worldgeochat https://t.co/tMRpsQSasM
  • worldgeochat - Moderator Jan 22 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Jill Weber SPICEs up #worldgeochat https://t.co/aqk6R6JKL8
  • ecasey77 - Moderator Jan 22 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Jill Weber SPICEs up #worldgeochat https://t.co/fyBD4ZC6gS
  • SamMandeville Jan 22 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Jill Weber SPICEs up #worldgeochat https://t.co/n2jJCloRyv
  • billgx Jan 22 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Well the #worldgeochat certainly is a whirlwind 30 minutes of greatness. Boom, just like that it's over! Thanks all for letting me crash your #worldgeochat party.
  • teachcaudill Jan 22 @ 9:18 PM EST
    #worldgeochat here is the archive for tonight's chat. Enjoy. https://t.co/eMfzMS7rHn