#stucentclass Archive

triciafreyes Jun 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#stucentclass Hi all and happy summer--I hope you had a wonderful year! I'm Tricia from Katy, TX and this is my 1st moderator experience!

JKatzaman Jun 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Joining #stucentclass from Maryland.

Diana_Sarao Jun 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT

I'm Diana, a curriculum coordinator. A breakthrough moment for me was hearing the mantra 'act with urgency not emergency.' #stucentclass

SusZanti5 Jun 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Evening all! Susan, instructional coach-Loudoun County VA glad to be here for a bit 😊 #stucentclass

Diana_Sarao Jun 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Yeah! You are doing great so far! #stucentclass

triciafreyes Jun 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#stucentclass Hi all and happy summer--I hope you had a wonderful year! I'm Tricia from Katy, TX and this is my 1st moderator experience!

ItsMrsPenrod Jun 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Krista frm WI- 2 more days with my 8th graders 😬 #stucentclass

Diana_Sarao Jun 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT

And for thinking about a new year :) #stucentclass

StantonAlana Jun 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#stucentclass Alana Stanton here from ga. Glad to see all of you!

megan_chriss Jun 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Megan, social studies teacher in Katy ISD. My moment: Realizing how much I missed teaching & that I do make a difference. #stucentclass

rizzapiccio Jun 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hello everyone #stucentclass Rizza here from Philippines

cpoole27 Jun 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hey everyone Chuck Poole here from NJ #stucentclass

StantonAlana Jun 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#stucentclass Seeing flexible seating work.At conferences we sat in blue chairs,parents noticed the wiggles.I said they never sit there

triciafreyes Jun 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT

#stucentclass Many students find it hard to trust their peers and their teachers. Q1 How can a student centered classroom abandon isolation?

BarbaraGruener Jun 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Happy Friday night #stucentclass from Barbara, school counselor and author of What's Under Your Cape? in Friendswood, TX.

SusZanti5 Jun 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Hi Chuck! #stucentclass

In reply to @cpoole27

triciafreyes Jun 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1 #stucentclass When we put Ss interests and passions first, they learn to feel more comfortable working together.

KLaFollett Jun 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Kevin, SS IC from Katy. #stucentclass

Diana_Sarao Jun 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: Encouraging collaboration and showing the power of growing together can help reduce isolation. #stucentclass

BretMistergesl Jun 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Bret Gosselin switching over from #engagechat to #stucentclass 😄 Good evening everybody!

StantonAlana Jun 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Barbara happy belated birthday!!!!!!! #stucentclass

BarbaraGruener Jun 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Happy Friday night #stucentclass from Barbara, school counselor and author of What's Under Your Cape? in Friendswood, TX.

Diana_Sarao Jun 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A2: Also, start w low risk situations of feedback to start building trust. #stucentclass

Rdene915 Jun 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#stucentclass Hi friends, checking in from Pittsburgh, last day with Ss, fast year! I teach Spanish & STEAM

JKatzaman Jun 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 Teachers set the tone from the first day of class, which begins with openness, honesty and respect -- encouraging voices. #stucentclass

ItsMrsPenrod Jun 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 Student centered classrooms force Ss to find their "thing" aka the area in which he/she shines! #stucentclass

StantonAlana Jun 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 Students become a tight knit group/family which helps students feel connected, noticed, heard. #stucentclass

triciafreyes Jun 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT

#stucentclass Many students find it hard to trust their peers and their teachers. Q1 How can a student centered classroom abandon isolation?

rizzapiccio Jun 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 working with same interests then having them share their passions reduces isolation and encourage collab #stucentclass

Rdene915 Jun 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#stucentclass A1 focus on Ss and their interests, create opps for peer collab, they learn from each other, find common interests

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StantonAlana Jun 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Oh wow! Big day for you! #stucentclass

Rdene915 Jun 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#stucentclass Hi friends, checking in from Pittsburgh, last day with Ss, fast year! I teach Spanish & STEAM

SusZanti5 Jun 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: Kids are social beings-they communicate with & teach one another in different ways-share their learning-less isolation #stucentclass

cjkorder Jun 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 Casey - Vegas. S centered classrooms allow for ownership and collaboration to break down the isolation wall. #stucentclass #stucentclass

cpoole27 Jun 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT

hi glad to be here! #stucentclass

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BKd204Sci Jun 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Brian,ms sci IL A1 Putting Ss in collaborative situations breaks down isolation...quickly! #stucentclass

JKatzaman Jun 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Hi, Tricia. My biggest accomplishment of the week was getting #stucentclass hashtag right on my first try after goofing up twice last week.

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SusZanti5 Jun 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Hi, happy to share the learning! #stucentclass

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triciafreyes Jun 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#stucentclass A "Think Tank" is a body of experts who give advice & ideas on specific problems. Q2 How can we use one in a #stucentclass?

BarbaraGruener Jun 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: Connections, connections, connections. There won't be any trust without empathy, compassion & kindness. #stucentclass

R_CILR Jun 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Hi, #stucentclass crew! Happy to be here.

Rdene915 Jun 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#stucentclass Yes definitely and received my 20 years of service award :)

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megan_chriss Jun 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: Creating a community which Ss take ownership. Ss drive Qs w/ T guidance. Ts build trust along the way. No trust falls! #stucentclass

StantonAlana Jun 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Yes! It allows the kids to really know each other and appreciate their differences. #stucentclass

rizzapiccio Jun 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 working with same interests then having them share their passions reduces isolation and encourage collab #stucentclass

BretMistergesl Jun 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1-Help students to see that they are their own best resource and to teach each other-amazing things happen that way... #stucentclass

triciafreyes Jun 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2 #stucentclass Setting up a space where Ss can hash out a community or global issue using materials and collaboration strategies.

cpoole27 Jun 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: Listen to them, grant their real 'wishes,' and meet their needs #stucentclass https://t.co/4V9PGaVYag

SuzOsborne Jun 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

#stucentclass Hi! Suzanne, resource and inclusion teacher @PESDragons Just lurking at the moment. 😊

StantonAlana Jun 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

This is amazing!!! "Well done good and faithful servant" comes to my mind! #stucentclass

Rdene915 Jun 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#stucentclass Yes definitely and received my 20 years of service award :)
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rizzapiccio Jun 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

absolutely, fires their passion plus they get to exposed to different perspectives of their peers #stucentclass

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Diana_Sarao Jun 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2: When I hear 'think tank' I think of amazing groups that dream possibilities before obstacles. #stucentclass

BKd204Sci Jun 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1a When Ts make Ss co-owners buy-in goes up Engagement rises & they want to interact That interaction eliminates isolation #stucentclass

StantonAlana Jun 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT

You said it! It always starts and ends with this. Always #stucentclass

BarbaraGruener Jun 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: Connections, connections, connections. There won't be any trust without empathy, compassion & kindness. #stucentclass

megan_chriss Jun 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: Allowing Ss to pick their fav concept in your course. Build a team of experts, have them share. Down w/ just lectures! #stucentclass

rizzapiccio Jun 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT

absolutely, makes them realize eventhough they are unique individuals, they may share same interests #stucentclass

StantonAlana Jun 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Yes! It allows the kids to really know each other and appreciate their differences. #stucentclass
- rizzapiccio Jun 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
  
  A1 working with same interests then having them share their passions reduces isolation and encourage collab #stucentclass

cpoole27 Jun 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT

so great to see you! Hope your week went well :) #stucentclass

In reply to @StantonAlana, @rizzapiccio

SusZanti5 Jun 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: A safe zone for risk taking-boxless thinking-#growthmindset and joy in collaboration-teaching and learning :) #stucentclass

cpoole27 Jun 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT

hey Susan! #stucentclass

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ItsMrsPenrod Jun 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2 I say we use our resources & invite the community into our classrooms! #stucentclass

KLaFollett Jun 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2-A group of kids using original thought to understand the learning objective. #stucentclass

BretMistergesl Jun 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2-Uninhibited pondering/tinkering/brainstorming-the idea of something being "impossible" starts to seem unrealistic #stucentclass

StantonAlana Jun 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2 We need to embrace a team to help us teach our ss.lets us know it is not just on us. This team also takes responsibility. #stucentclass

triciafreyes Jun 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#stucentclass A "Think Tank" is a body of experts who give advice & ideas on specific problems. Q2 How can we use one in a #stucentclass?

triciafreyes Jun 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#stucentclass Q3 What is the connection between learners and facilitators?

cjkorder Jun 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 - A Think Tank allows for F.A.I.L. To be reflected on, tweaked, and trust to be the norm. #stucentclass

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Hello #stucentclass looks like this chat is amazing. Hello from my sons graduation he just got his diploma

StantonAlana Jun 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Yes this was my year and it helped us all work together. By the end any child could work with any ss in class! #stucentclass

BKd204Sci Jun 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Brian,ms sci IL A1 Putting Ss in collaborative situations breaks down isolation...quickly! #stucentclass

cpoole27 Jun 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: have weekly 'Meeting of the Minds' sessions and plan together #stucentclass

triciafreyes Jun 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A3 #stucentclass It's the eb and flow of true learning. I facilitate one minute and learn from you the next.

BKd204Sci Jun 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 In sci make #NGSS #DrivingQuestionBoard development into a Think Tank Great way to get Ss to interact w/one another #stucentclass

Diana_Sarao Jun 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Exclusively delivering lectures is so....20th century. #stucentclass

megan_chriss Jun 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: Allowing Ss to pick their fav concept in your course. Build a team of experts, have them share. Down w/ just lectures! #stucentclass

StantonAlana Jun 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Melissa this is amazing. Thank you for sharing a piece of your heart. #stucentclass

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Hello #stucentclass looks like this chat is amazing. Hello from my sons graduation he just got his diploma

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Thank you Tricia my friend for moderating great topic! @triciafreyes #stucentclass

JKatzaman Jun 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 Before trying a think tank, sit in on one or two others in action to see how they work. Not sure it's that simple. #stucentclass

BKd204Sci Jun 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Putting Ss together puts them all on same playing field They see how peers are beneficial in new ways #stucentclass

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BarbaraGruener Jun 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A3: Our 4th-gr Ts pretty much let Ss take over this Geometry Cities project and they exploded with #stuvoice and leadership! #stucentclass

Diana_Sarao Jun 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Love how you mentioned safe zone. It's hard to grow when we feel defensive or criticized. #stucentclass

In reply to @SusZanti5

BretMistergesl Jun 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Oh wow!!! Congratulations-you must be so proud!! He's got all of #stucentclass rooting for him!

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

R_CILR Jun 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Congratulations to your son!! #stucentclass

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

StantonAlana Jun 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A3 Through relationship building and trust they become a team. #stucentclass

triciafreyes Jun 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#stucentclass Q3 What is the connection between learners and facilitators?

SusZanti5 Jun 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Mutual agreements and relevant goals too-Ts model this in their work, Ss learn accountability and communication/collaboration #stucentclass

StantonAlana Jun 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2 We need to embrace a team to help us teach our ss.lets us know it is not just on us. This team also takes responsibility. #stucentclass
- triciafreyes Jun 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT
  
  #stucentclass A "Think Tank" is a body of experts who give advice & ideas on specific problems. Q2 How can we use one in a #stucentclass?

StantonAlana Jun 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Love this! #stucentclass

BarbaraGruener Jun 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A3: Our 4th-gr Ts pretty much let Ss take over this Geometry Cities project and they exploded with #stuvoice and leadership! #stucentclass

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT

#stucentclass Thank you! We are the C's now in H's awhile to go before I get to hug him profusely

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PrestonMcKellar Jun 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT

#stucentclass - by making them feel safe - it helps to relieve isolation. Ss have a lot 2 cope with daily out of their control

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Whoo! Hoo! Congratulations #stucentclass

In reply to @BarbaraGruener

Rdene915 Jun 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

#stucentclass A2 I could see this working in #pbl or #geniushour possibily,

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rizzapiccio Jun 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3 the connection bet L and F is the foundation of the learning experiences you will share all through your learning journey #stucentclass

ItsMrsPenrod Jun 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3 Learners & facilitators NEED each other in order to be successful! Each party has something to offer! #stucentclass

BretMistergesl Jun 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3-A true facilitator guides the learner to discovering their own ideas, their significance & how to share them with the world #stucentclass

Diana_Sarao Jun 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3: When I hear 'facilitate,' I think of structures to the learning environment & well-timed questions. Anyone can learn that. #stucentclass

SusZanti5 Jun 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Knowing that failing is part of the learning, learning form it, growing through it-trust in the process #stucentclass

Diana_Sarao Jun 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Love how you mentioned safe zone. It's hard to grow when we feel defensive or criticized. #stucentclass
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megan_chriss Jun 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3: Equal ownership in a desired outcome. With Ss & Ts listening, questioning & learning from one another. #stucentclass

cpoole27 Jun 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

thanks so much Casey! This is one concept I talk about in this week's blog post! https://t.co/pdHQoOxOEG #stucentclass

In reply to @cjkorder

Rdene915 Jun 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

#stucentclass thank you! and @hollysking @StantonAlana

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StantonAlana Jun 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Chuck your website is gold. This will be some of my pd going back and reading it! #stucentclass

cpoole27 Jun 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: have weekly 'Meeting of the Minds' sessions and plan together #stucentclass

cpoole27 Jun 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

my students LOVE it #stucentclass

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triciafreyes Jun 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#stucentclass Q4 What activities do you design that are based on a student’s passion or voice?

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Thank you my friend you inspire me every day my friend. I am so lucky you are my friend #Stucentclass

In reply to @triciafreyes

BretMistergesl Jun 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT

How fun is that!? #stucentclass

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BKd204Sci Jun 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3 They are intertwined Ts who are Facilitators put Ss in position to learn & that facilitates new ideas in Ts mind Repeat #stucentclass

Rdene915 Jun 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#stucentclass Loved reading that, :)

In reply to @cpoole27, @cjkorder

cpoole27 Jun 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT

awesome! I'm so glad you think so Alana :) You made my night! #stucentclass

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triciafreyes Jun 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A4 #stucentclass Design an essential question with class then ask them to work on the big idea. Give them something to wonder. PBLs.

cpoole27 Jun 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT

thanks Rachelle! I'm so glad you liked it. Hope it was useful :) #stucentclass

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#stucentclass 2017 graduates congratulations!!!

JKatzaman Jun 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3 Facilitators keep watch to iron out communication kinks and keep learning process moving ahead with everyone on board. #stucentclass

Rdene915 Jun 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#stucentclass A4 #pbl and Ss choose how to create diff projects in class, lead the lessons, go to showcases have Ss teach what they want

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#stucentclass

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 2 @ 5:52 PM EDT

Off to my oldest sons high school graduation- congratulations Gabrial Chase #2017

SusZanti5 Jun 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: Kids learn at a young age how to play w/others, they soon learn from & with others-they facilitate mutual curiosity in L #stucentclass

BKd204Sci Jun 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A4 I have Ss grps whiteboard sci process Their passion/voice comes out in their collaboration &in components of their models #stucentclass

Diana_Sarao Jun 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A4: Honestly, let S choose how to show their learning. They don't need to be boxed in by what only I can think. #stucentclass

cpoole27 Jun 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4: I designed a Shark Tank unit around writing based on Student input in our planning sessions. They still talk about it! #stucentclass

BKd204Sci Jun 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT

#PowerOfChoice is important in the classroom #stucentclass

In reply to @Diana_Sarao

Diana_Sarao Jun 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT

That's awesome! I bet they loved it. #stucentclass

In reply to @cpoole27

BKd204Sci Jun 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Learning is an extension of play Have Ss use their play experiences to facilitate learning in each other #stucentclass

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megan_chriss Jun 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A4: Giving them the choice to express themselves in a variety of ways whether using tech or not to highlight achievement. #stucentclass

BretMistergesl Jun 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A4-"Antidifferentiation"-All students access ALL levels of support to collaboratively overcome obstacles for themselves #stucentclass

ItsMrsPenrod Jun 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A4 Ss just finished up their documentaries based on a problem/issue they wanted to bring awareness to! #stucentclass

triciafreyes Jun 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#stucentclass Q5: How does a stucentclass promote social skills?

cpoole27 Jun 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT

yes they did and learned so much! I'll be putting the unit up on my site soon :) #stucentclass

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SusZanti5 Jun 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Yes :) #stucentclass

BKd204Sci Jun 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Learning is an extension of play Have Ss use their play experiences to facilitate learning in each other #stucentclass
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StantonAlana Jun 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Love seeing pictures! Always gives me ideas. #stucentclass

BretMistergesl Jun 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A4-"Antidifferentiation"-All students access ALL levels of support to collaboratively overcome obstacles for themselves #stucentclass

triciafreyes Jun 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5 #stucentclass When I ask for help or explain my ideas, I learn. So giving Ss choice & opportunity to ask, speak, brings them together.

BretMistergesl Jun 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT

What an incredible use of #PBL-those are skills that are going to stick! #stucentclass

ItsMrsPenrod Jun 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A4 Ss just finished up their documentaries based on a problem/issue they wanted to bring awareness to! #stucentclass

BKd204Sci Jun 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5 Listening, compassion, empathy, understanding, collaboration, & self-assessment are all parts of #stucentclass

ItsMrsPenrod Jun 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5 Ss need to know how to communicate through different modes & a #stucentclass gives them that!

Diana_Sarao Jun 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5: Learning to collaborate, disagree, listen to others, take turns speaking, etc- these are vital soft skills! #stucentclass

SusZanti5 Jun 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5: Give Ss time and space to explore thier learning-guide them to identify the tools that produce their learning-their way :) #stucentclass

JKatzaman Jun 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5 A #stucentclass spotlights the students, giving them worth with responsibility, teaching them how actions have consequences good or bad.

StantonAlana Jun 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#stucentclass I listen to my ss & incorporate what they https://t.co/2wZzGQ597X kites,scratch my lesson & let's do kites! Flexibility is key

StantonAlana Jun 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT

#stucentclass A5 We practice it daily and learn a skill a week through @Flocabulary We also practice empathy anf noticing in the school

BretMistergesl Jun 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A5-if kids collaborate they have a vested interest in each other's success-To me, that makes for good people 😀 #stucentclass