#6thchat Archive
#6thchat is used to chat, collaborate, and grow with other sixth grade educators from around the globe. Each session we discuss a topic voted on by #6thchat participants. It's a great way to help grow your PLN and share ideas with others.
Tuesday March 22, 2016
9:00 PM EDT
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Welcome to tonight's ! Our topic is about empowering and engaging students. Looking forward to a great conversation!
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Please share who you are, where you're from & what you teach.
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I'm Angela Rutschke from Caroline, Alberta. I'm happy to be your host! I teach the core subjects, leadership & as well.
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Hi all! I'm Kristin from Lansing, MI 6th Grade ELA and SS
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We use the Q1, A1 format, but feel free to add questions/insights as you think of them. Our chat will join our growing archive.
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Hi Kristin! Great to see you!
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Question 1 is on its way in one minute!!!
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Shanda Andover ks I teach 5th grade
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We are on break April 1-10.
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Hi Shanda, we are happy to have you join us tonight :)
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A1: The 2 link VERY closely, not only for Ss, but for me as well! The more we can choose & steer our learning the more engaged!
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Empowerment provides ownership, which in turns increases engagement
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A1) I think empowerment impacts engagement because with choice Ss feel excited to learn
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A1b: However, Ss aren't comfortable/used to being empowered. Sometimes, they are LESS engaged, as they aren't sure what to do.
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Just a little longer :) Tomorrow is our last day, and then we are off until April 4.
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Retweeted Shanda Seibel ():
Empowerment provides ownership, which in turns increases engagement
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It is REALLY important Ss own their learning! When they don't, Ts and Ps become rather exhausted!
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That is exciting! We have parent teacher conferences next Tues and Wed. Lots to do before break
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Question 2 is up in 60 seconds.
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Absolutely! We had ours last week and although great, they can be tiring :) I need time to plan some great stuff!
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A2: I've been using 's A LOT! We have Class Meetings, lots of choice, Ss help run the day, flexible seating
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A2) I provide choice in assignments wherever possible. Also, I will sometimes put a "work plan" up for Ss to choose work order
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It's awesome that having the choice in what order the tasks are done can help focus a S so much! Simple things WORK!
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Yes! This works well when Ss are at various places in their work. When I forget, Ss ask for the work plan list.
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A2: I think the most important strategy I've used is that I REALLY try to listen & I ask for Ss feedback often. They really notice!
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Question 3 is up in just one minute!
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We have a "Mustard Day" about every 2 weeks for catch-up work & this work plan is SO helpful!
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Hahaha...love that name! I will look into a catchier name once I finish gamifying my class. Love yours!
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Thanks :) I thought I was pretty clever ;P The kids groan every time, so it is a keeper!
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I'd love to hear what your gamification plans! I tend to gamify little parts of every day. Our Sci. unit is a game!
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.It's pretty quiet at the , but it's never to late to join us! We're talking about empowering & engageing Ss.
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I want to blend , habits of mind, and curriculum into a larger game platform; I will keep you posted!
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Half way there! Question 4 in just 60 seconds!
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HOLY! That sounds AWESOME! I can hardly wait!!
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A3) I measure engagement by listening (enthusiasm) and results. Tried today for first time. Rematches showed improvement
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It's my summer project! I am so excited! I will be asking current students for ideas and feedback before they leave
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A4) Goal setting helps Ss focus on what they need to do to improve. It can help with motivation (especially if it is gamified!)
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A3:Ss are focused & excited to talk about what we are learning. Their work is well done, they ask ?s & help each other
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What a great idea! It is quite ambitious, but there are SO many possibilities!
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Are you ready? Question 5 is coming up in the next minute!
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A4: Goal-setting helps Ss focus, gives them a target & when they reflect, it helps them id their strengths & places for improvement.
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It is ambitious but I'll start with the framework (thinking Amazing Race w/superheros as charac.) & add elements as I go
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A5: Games, fun, meaningful challenges, giving choice, using a variety of tools, backchannels, discussion, tech
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I would love to be in your class to try it out :)
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A5) Ask Ss how they want to "show what they know" and then sprinkle with some purposeful tech applications
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A5b: Creating, demonstrating, videos, simulations, role-playing...so many ways, so little time :)
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I love challenges. I like the idea of side quests, and love backchannels, too.
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Question 6 in 60 seconds!
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It seems you have been reading some :) I REALLY love what you are thinking!
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Finished it on Sunday. It's all I'm thinking about now as I plan forward. I keep writing down ideas.
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A6: I've been surprised that many Ss don't always want/like the power, it's uncomfortable for them!
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A6) Biggest surprises: Kids saying "I feel like I am smarter today than I was yesterday." Better recall & integration of concepts
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It's so great to hear that, as so many Ts get turned off of the idea of gamification.
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Hello friends! Jumping in very late! I forgot about being on SK time tonight.
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EXACTLY what we want to happen! It works!!
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Happy to see you Michelle! Darn daylight savings time ;P I like your time better!
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Question 7 is right on deck!
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Do you have the "spring forward" thing too? Wasn't sure if Canada participated in this crazy activity
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Not ALL of Canada. It's messing me up, as I'm not sure which timezones are affected!
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Time again? I will be home close to 8 tomorrow from a meeting.
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I see. We only have a couple of places that opt out. Unnecessary disruption to the pace of life!
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LOL...are you on the Remind list? Here's how you can get a reminder text. Text to (587) 333-7873
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Final question coming up already!
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Will try to be there then. It should work!
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A7: It's challenging that Ss often prefer comfortable to engaging. & working as a team does help!
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A7) Ss who have personality clashes at time dramatize activities that suck some of the fun out of it;
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A7 I find it challenging to engage all types of learners at the same time.
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Yes, often have Ss who say things that infer they want to be told what to do
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YES!!It's not always easy to help them learn to collaborate & think "we" over "me"
