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BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #BmoreEdchat this evening! Please intro yourself with your name, role, & location.

Owl_b_TorresEdu Oct 4 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Jessica, Elem AP at @BrookAveElem in Waco, TX...mostly lurking tonight as I study for comps #BmoreEdchat

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Tiffany Ott, Gifted Intervention Specialist, Northeast Ohio! Excited to be here! #BmoreEdchat

R_CILR Oct 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hello, #bmoreedchat! Rebecca from Nevada. Hope you all had a good Tuesday.

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Marcia, middle school Media Specialist, Eastern Shore of MD #BmoreEdchat Moderating for @justincholbrook tonight.

R_CILR Oct 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi, Marcia. #BmoreEdChat

In reply to @BooksBytesBlog, @justincholbrook

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT

First question in about a minute #BmoreEdchat

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1: Does your district have a homework policy? If so, please describe it. #BmoreEdchat

DrBrianCook Oct 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#BmoreEdchat Brian, middle school ELA teacher, Eastern Shore

Owl_b_TorresEdu Oct 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: No, decisions are at the discretion of the campuses...we leave decision up to Ts w/input based on our philosophies #BmoreEdchat

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 Not specifically, but bc I am a gifted intervention specialist ina pull out program, Ohio doesn't allow me to assign hmwk #BmoreEdchat

DrBrianCook Oct 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: No official policy here.. #BmoreEdchat

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Nice that it is a building-level decision. Addresses unique qualities of each school. #BmoreEdchat

In reply to @Owl_b_TorresEdu

FrancesChizuko Oct 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Frankie, LDT M.Ed. Student, Atlanta #BMoreEdChat

In reply to @BooksBytesBlog

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Interesting. So your lessons must be completely self-contained? #BmoreEdchat

In reply to @TechieTeachOtt

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Are there unoffical policies? Guidelines or common understandings? #bmoreedchat

In reply to @DrBrianCook

FrancesChizuko Oct 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: My former school did not. However, reading at home was highly encouraged. #BMoreEdChat

In reply to @BooksBytesBlog

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Q2: Do you think districts or schools should have homework policies? Why or why not? #BmoreEdchat

jazzmeister2013 Oct 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Hey #BmoreEdchat leaders! Greg- K, #TeamFelegy. Hope all are well. On mobile tonight looking forward to engaging.

DrBrianCook Oct 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT

It’s a school by school decision. It really depends on the administrator. Mine is great and leaves it to T discretion. #bmoreedchat

In reply to @TechieTeachOtt

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Yes, I can give Ss opportunities for work outside of class and can advice to Ts on differentiated hmwk, but cannot require it. #bmoreedchat

In reply to @BooksBytesBlog

Owl_b_TorresEdu Oct 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: Really should be campus decision...campus all have unique needs & personalities #BmoreEdchat

myassignment Oct 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT

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jazzmeister2013 Oct 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1- HW certainly part of the grading policy but left to individual T. HW has many variables that can influence effectiveness. #BmoreEdchat

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 if they do, should be more of a flipped learning model. Stop sending Ss home to practice work they may not understand! #BmoreEdchat

FrancesChizuko Oct 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: There R many misconceptions about the necessity of hwk b/w Ts & esp Ps. A research-supported policy could help address it. #BMoreEdChat

In reply to @BooksBytesBlog

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT

And, I would argue, the vast majority of homework ends up being ineffective! #bmoreedchat

In reply to @jazzmeister2013

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Q3 coming. A quick poll... #BmoreEdchat

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT

I get MUCH more pushback from Ps about no homework than any other stakeholder. #bmoreedchat

In reply to @FrancesChizuko, @BooksBytesBlog

DrBrianCook Oct 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT

I agree..the variables are sometimes a great obstacle and it can be different for each student...#BmoreEdchat

In reply to @jazzmeister2013

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q3: Do you assign homework? Why or why not? #BmoreEdchat

jazzmeister2013 Oct 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT

I agree, which is why my most common HW for my K Ss is to read w/ family each night, in whatever language spoke at home. #bmoreedchat

In reply to @TechieTeachOtt

BaltoESOL Oct 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Natalia, ESOL teacher in Baltimore #BmoreEdchat

DrBrianCook Oct 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2: I am for autonomy and T choice, but one needs to know the purpose and value of HW being assigned. #BmoreEdchat

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Interesting. Would love to have some of them explain. #BmoreEdchat

In reply to @TechieTeachOtt, @FrancesChizuko

jazzmeister2013 Oct 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Absolutely! Can vary widely from S to S. #bmoreedchat

In reply to @DrBrianCook

R_CILR Oct 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3: With my K and 1st Ss, I asked them to read books at home. I sent home copy paper books during the year. #bmoreedchat

FrancesChizuko Oct 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Same here! At the start of school, the team would share an article that supported our decision to nix it with the parents. #BMoreEdChat

In reply to @TechieTeachOtt, @BooksBytesBlog

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I love your emphasis on the language! Do you have a lot of ELL students? #bmoreedchat

In reply to @jazzmeister2013

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Love the addendum of "whatever language spoken at home". Acknowledges parental participation and culture. #BmoreEdchat

In reply to @jazzmeister2013, @TechieTeachOtt

Jill_Snell81 Oct 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Lurking and learning with #BmoreEdchat tonight #msetlearns

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #BmoreEdchat this evening! Please intro yourself with your name, role, & location.

DrBrianCook Oct 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3: Minimally..when I do, I try to allow it to expand and stretch the learning target. HW cannot be punitive tasks #bmoreedchat

massignmenthelp Oct 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT

The Complete Guide to UK Car Driving Theory Test https://t.co/skWVo4OBdl #1to1techat #BmoreEdchat #DTK12chat

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3 Nope! Not allowed. :) #BmoreEdchat

FrancesChizuko Oct 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I think most Ps want to help their child as much as they can. And hmwk is what they know best. #BmoreEdChat

In reply to @BooksBytesBlog, @TechieTeachOtt

Sayers_ELA Oct 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: I’m late! Alison from St. Mary’s County. HW is reading 20 min each night. I provide novels to choose from. #BmoreEdchat

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Excellent point. #BmoreEdchat

In reply to @FrancesChizuko, @TechieTeachOtt

BaltoESOL Oct 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3 I assign homework starting in 2nd grade. I work with ELLs who have a strong homework culture. They actually ask for more 🤔 #BmoreEdchat

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Do you mind sharing the article here? #bmoreedchat

In reply to @FrancesChizuko, @BooksBytesBlog

FrancesChizuko Oct 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Flipping the classroom really helped with this in a more productive way. #BMoreEdChat

In reply to @BooksBytesBlog, @TechieTeachOtt

jazzmeister2013 Oct 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Yes, I have a number of ELL Ss each year. Ps feel better when language barrier is removed. Ss benefit greatly! #bmoreedchat

In reply to @TechieTeachOtt

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Yes! That would be great! Would like to read it. #BmoreEdchat

In reply to @TechieTeachOtt, @FrancesChizuko

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT

True. I always point them in the direction of some great, free resources they can use at home. My favorite is @khanacademy #bmoreedchat

In reply to @FrancesChizuko, @BooksBytesBlog, @khanacademy

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Q4 dropping soon... #BmoreEdchat

DrBrianCook Oct 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Love having student choice of novels; let students read what their attracted too. #BmoreEdchat

In reply to @Sayers_ELA

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT

I LOVE flipped classroom model! When I taught middle schl math, everything was flipped and I had so much more time with Ss #bmoreedchat

In reply to @FrancesChizuko, @BooksBytesBlog

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT

How do you make the homework you do assign most effective? Any particular methods you use? #bmoreedchat

In reply to @BaltoESOL

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Q4: Should homework be something student can complete independently? #BmoreEdchat

FrancesChizuko Oct 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Sure! Let me find a couple, and I'll share them. #BMoreEdChat

In reply to @TechieTeachOtt, @BooksBytesBlog

jazzmeister2013 Oct 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Yes indeed! A skill is a skill is a skill. #bmoreedchat

In reply to @BaltoESOL, @TechieTeachOtt

FrancesChizuko Oct 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT

My Ps loved it, too! I did it for only one unit in math (2nd). Ps loved being able to help their Ss if they wanted to. #BMoreEdChat

In reply to @TechieTeachOtt, @BooksBytesBlog

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A4 100% yes, absolutely, definitely. If it is not, we are setting Ss for failure & increasing the divide btw haves & have nots. #BmoreEdchat

R_CILR Oct 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A4: My thought when I read that was (and I've seen this posted by someone on Twitter), if given, HW should be the choice of Ss. #bmoreedchat

FrancesChizuko Oct 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A4: I believe this depends highly on the content and instructional objectives. #BMoreEdChat

In reply to @BooksBytesBlog

jazzmeister2013 Oct 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Sharing is caring! #bmoreedchat

In reply to @TechieTeachOtt, @FrancesChizuko, @BooksBytesBlog, @khanacademy

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT

I love how much it let me differentiate in class. I could give a quick check assessment and then group daily based on need! #bmoreedchat

In reply to @FrancesChizuko, @BooksBytesBlog

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Do you mean choice as to completing it or not? #BmoreEdchat

In reply to @R_CILR

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Thanks! #bmoreedchat

In reply to @FrancesChizuko, @BooksBytesBlog

R_CILR Oct 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT

S choice as to what it is that they want to work on and how they decided to represent their learning. #bmoreedchat

In reply to @BooksBytesBlog

FrancesChizuko Oct 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT

I've hrd many Ts question the possibility that Ss actually will do it. Then the debate of credit comes into play. what do u do? #bmoreedchat

In reply to @R_CILR

DrBrianCook Oct 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4: Yes, but it cannot hurt to reach out to an adult. It's great when adults help! #BmoreEdChat

LaRueKMurphy Oct 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: I’m late. Yes, hawk should be completed independently. A reinforced skill or practice from a lesson taught in class. #BmoreEdchat

FrancesChizuko Oct 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT

It took me a bit of time to get into a routine. I did learn to keep the process of recording simple. #bmoreedchat

In reply to @BooksBytesBlog, @TechieTeachOtt

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Q5: How do you deal with students who do not complete homework? #BmoreEdchat

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Definitely! I love when adults work w/ Ss on hmwk- talking and thinking together. I just don't want them to NEED an adult. #bmoreedchat

In reply to @DrBrianCook

phhscience Oct 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3 If Ss don't understand the material why give it for homework and if the Ss understands the material why give it for homework #BmoreEdchat

R_CILR Oct 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT

I would expect them to bring proof (a representation) of their learning, so that would show they did it. #bmoreedchat

In reply to @FrancesChizuko

FrancesChizuko Oct 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Sounds almost like it could be project (or problem) based learning! #BMoreEdChat

In reply to @R_CILR

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT

I don't give any credit for homework. Ss only get "credit" in my class for mastering content. #masterylearning #bmoreedchat

In reply to @FrancesChizuko, @R_CILR

FrancesChizuko Oct 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Yes!!! #BmoreEdChat

phhscience Oct 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3 If Ss don't understand the material why give it for homework and if the Ss understands the material why give it for homework #BmoreEdchat

LaRueKMurphy Oct 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A5: When I gave hmwk, I would allow Ss 10 mins before class to complete it. #BmoreEdchat

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT

This! It doesn't make much sense when you think about it this way! #bmoreedchat

phhscience Oct 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3 If Ss don't understand the material why give it for homework and if the Ss understands the material why give it for homework #BmoreEdchat

FrancesChizuko Oct 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT

I agree! And this is also why I never graded hwk for the gradebook. It got checked tho. #BMoreEdChat But a 100% doesn't mean they got it.

In reply to @TechieTeachOtt, @DrBrianCook

BaltoESOL Oct 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4 I think Ss should be able to do it independently. Otherwise students who have less support available are at a disadvantage. #BmoreEdchat

DrBrianCook Oct 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A5: Love 'em and their situation - Work w/ them through it and make it an awesome learning opportunity to support their growth #BmoreEdChat

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q6: In your opinion, what impact does homework have on student achievement? #BmoreEdchat

phhscience Oct 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I never assign homework Ss may complete an assignment at home if they did not complete it in class #bmoreedchat

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A6 Totally depends on how it is assigned & used. Too often, it doesn't or negatively impact- by lowering grades & Ss confidence #BmoreEdchat

FrancesChizuko Oct 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5I've only given hwk when it was required. If the S got it, I didn't stress. If they didn't, we wrkd on the concepts in class. #BMoreEdChat

In reply to @BooksBytesBlog

phhscience Oct 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#bmoreedchat

LaRueKMurphy Oct 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A6: It depends on what kind of homework is assigned. #BmoreEdchat

AssignmentHelpN Oct 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT

The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/N8NF3byMeG #1to1techat #BmoreEdchat #DTK12chat

Sayers_ELA Oct 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A6 Ss reading outside of school impacts reading skills greatly. Just need enough time & resources to get great books to kids. #BmoreEdchat

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Did you allow them to work together? #BmoreEdchat

In reply to @LaRueKMurphy

FrancesChizuko Oct 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Me too. Even had a student bring in a self-assigned project. A diagram of her thoughts about the Flint water crisis. (Gov unit) #BmoreEdChat

In reply to @phhscience

R_CILR Oct 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Getting the books is important. Have you heard of the rain gutter books some schools have in the hallway for Ss to take home? #bmoreedchat

In reply to @Sayers_ELA

phhscience Oct 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT

If homework was optional how many Ss would do it? #bmoreedchat

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

What a great idea! #BmoreEdchat

In reply to @R_CILR, @Sayers_ELA

MrMcGrain Oct 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

#bmoreedchat Side question, honest question: What counts as homework? Is asking a student to read in advance of lit class homework?

R_CILR Oct 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

My 1st and K Ss loved getting books from the rain gutters! #bmoreedchat

In reply to @Sayers_ELA

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Q7: How can we help shape homework policy to be fair to all students? #BmoreEdchat

R_CILR Oct 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Thanks. Not my idea, but I have worked at schools that used it. #bmoreedchat

In reply to @BooksBytesBlog, @Sayers_ELA

FrancesChizuko Oct 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT

This is such a cute idea! #bmoreedchat

In reply to @R_CILR, @Sayers_ELA

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT

What was the student response? Did they keep the books, return or replace with already read books? #curious #BmoreEdchat

In reply to @R_CILR, @Sayers_ELA

R_CILR Oct 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Thanks! As I mentioned, I learned about it from schools I worked at. #bmoreedchat

In reply to @FrancesChizuko, @Sayers_ELA

Sayers_ELA Oct 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A7 By not assuming resources required for completion are in each home. Ex: I provide books, kids just have to read. #BmoreEdchat

BaltoESOL Oct 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A7 Have conversations with parents. HW was a topic at our School/family council. The result is a school-wide HW policy. #bmoreedchat

LaRueKMurphy Oct 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A7: I used a tic-tac-toe grid when using homework. They chose 3 squares they wanted to complete. #BmoreEdchat

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT

That sounds powerful. What is your school policy? #BmoreEdchat

In reply to @BaltoESOL

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT

When we stop defining learning by hmwk, grades, & time in class, Ss see time outside of class as learning 2. More engagement! #bmoreedchat

In reply to @phhscience

R_CILR Oct 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Idea was if a book didn't come back it had a good home and was wanted. :-) Books gathered from grant funds & donations. #bmoreedchat

In reply to @BooksBytesBlog, @Sayers_ELA

phhscience Oct 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A7 Use open ended questions no wrong answer #bmoreedchat

FrancesChizuko Oct 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A7: Not require it? Or reframe it w/ smtn like #flippedlearning (with access to tech). Practice at home can build bad habits. #BMoreEdChat

In reply to @BooksBytesBlog

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT

I'd like to hear it too! #bmoreedchat

In reply to @BooksBytesBlog, @BaltoESOL

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT

So many amazing ideas from the #BmoreEdchat discussion. #humbled to be a learner in this PLN.

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT

"Students see time outside of class as learning" #PureGold #BmoreEdchat

In reply to @TechieTeachOtt, @phhscience

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TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Awesome chat, @BooksBytesBlog! I am looking forward to moderating next week's #bmoreedchat about #masterylearning! Hope 2 see you all there!

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Q8: What is your big takeaway from tonight's discussion? #BmoreEdchat

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Thanks @TechieTeachOtt Looking forward to learning with you next week! #BmoreEdchat

In reply to @TechieTeachOtt, @TechieTeachOtt

BaltoESOL Oct 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT

There are many points. One point is time it takes to do it - no more than 10 min in gr.1, 20 min in grade 2, etc. #BmoreEdChat

In reply to @BooksBytesBlog

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Anytime! Feel free to reach out if you need any help! #bmoreedchat

In reply to @BooksBytesBlog, @FrancesChizuko

R_CILR Oct 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Thank you @BooksBytesBlog and #bmoreedchat for a great chat! Have a great Wednesday!

Sayers_ELA Oct 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A8 already feeling in a rut this school year, & takeaway is that w new curr I haven’t been focused on ind rdg like I need to. #BmoreEdchat

FrancesChizuko Oct 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Great chat @BooksBytesBlog Chat with everyone next time! #BmoreEdchat

BooksBytesBlog Oct 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A8: So many ideas, but my big takeaway is that homework should be purposeful, have student choice, provide materials, no grade. #BmoreEdchat

TechieTeachOtt Oct 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Especially students without adult help. It sets them up for struggle, frustration, fatigue, and a dislike of the subject! #bmoreedchat

In reply to @BooksBytesBlog

phhscience Oct 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Many Ss have sports, jobs and family obligations after school. Hard to fit in homework. #bmoreedchat