#OhEdChat Archive
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Wednesday July 20, 2016
Welcome to Please introduce yourself.
We are discussing Non-Traditional Classroom experience.
Sierra, special ed major.
Hi ! I'm an ELA from SW OH. Can't wait to see the topic for tonight!
Ryan Rismiller, AP, Marion Harding HS
Liz, AYA Mathematics Master's Candidate
Katie, reading specialist, Groveport-Madison, EdAdmin grad student
Hi! Teresa, MS Literacy Teacher, from NY.
Jason Bates, AP Olentangy HS
Lauren Henkin, Master candidate in AYA integrated language arts
Becca- M.A.E.D Early Childhood Education Candidate- Cleveland, Ohio
Hi fellow reading specialist!
Meredith joining from SW Florida. Excited to read your thoughts and comments about this topic.
Lisa, IC from suburban Chicago. Hi, everyone!
Evening, . I'm Brian. Happy to be exploring to the east, as I teach MS students English in CO.
Chris, Westerville, , ESL, just finished a bologna sandwich extra mustard (unrelated but wanted to share).
Zach Peterson, Tt - Olentangy HS
Q1: What are some examples of taking Ss out of the classroom for a Non-Traditional Classroom Experience?
Hey ! James from Worthington. Ready to listen and learn!
Hello everyone! Steven a Middle School Assistant Principal from Missouri
Hi! I'm Jen, an English teacher from IN
A1. Loved it when Ts took students to the Truckee River in Reno, NV - great learning took place!
A1: independent reading on the baseball bleachers or the tennis courts
A1: Field trips are the first things I think of. What about spending class time outside, even if it's just for reading?
Hello! I'm Joan. Masters candidate.
It's Latoya, not from Ohio, joining in from beautiful South Carolina!
A1: My favorite was a T who took us to the conservatory to write poetry.
A1: Star Wars challenge around the school
Hello! Kendra Vyr Masters Early Childhood Education Candidate
A1: field trip/site visit/tours, outdoor labs, community service
A1 taking students to see theater or movie adaptations of novels / Shakespeare
A1 Took my Ss to hear a Holocaust survivor at the Freedom Center in Cincy, after reading 12 Yrs Slave, and Ss wrote reflections
Joining a bit late, Danielle, ECE major, OU-Lancaster
A1: walk & talk around the school to decompress/just listen, to the playground to learn verbs & nouns.
A1: My advanced Ss were a year-long PBL about going to Mars. Part of our class was visiting the Challenger Ctr to sim a mission.
That sounds really cool-details?
LOVE doing this! Bleachers and picnic tables!
A1: Collaborative authentic learning experiences, hybrid classes, allowing field exploration & application of content
and certainly preparing them for a future where reading takes place everywhere.
A1: showing student documentaries on the big screen at a movie theater, open to community.
Hi! I am a retired principal.
great answer! Reminds me of a T who took us to the CLE museum of art for our HS Lit Mag
Borrowed ?s from a day I attended, turned it into gaming challenge, quest.
Hi y'all! Kristi from Texas!
A1 Denver Center for Performing Arts sent Shakespearean troubadors to our school parking lot to perform abridged Romeo & Juliet
Running a little late, Monica from Dayton!
A1.1: career pathways- practicing how to wrap athletes, nurse techs at nursing homes, ECE at preschools
LOVE writing in new places. Took Ss to woods AND to the head custodian's workshop in creative writing.
A1: I take my 7th Ss on a walk of the school campus watershed. It's amazing the number of Ss who have never seen our creek.
A1. Love the ideas that are being shared. Please share more.
Hi everyone! Jessica, an elementary school librarian from NC
A1: Another favorite was a Physics trip to Cedar Point. Great for real world application and PBL before and after.
A1: Gallery Walk/Annotating Advertisements in the hallway
A1: Another way would be virtual field trips and doing mystery Google Hangouts
A1 I've done poetry lessons while walking around the school and vocab rapping on the roof/balcony
You never know where inspiration may strike you, and what a great way to teach that there's beauty in everything!
A1: History walks, nature walks, outdoor learning areas
A1: taking Ss on trips out of town is powerful! It's amazing how many never see outside our cities!
My friend and former coprincipal & I often talked about how awesome it might be for middle school students to do co-ops
A1: take 8th graders to local colleges for visits
Also ppl make the mistake of thick cut bologna. U want normal cut, extra slices bc it = more fried crispy bologna flavor
that's a cool idea-did you do that?
A1: taking Ss to the theatre, farms, zoo
A1) I have Live-Skyped Ts and Ss in from other countries. My Ss realized the need to apply skills from class
A1: I'd like to take advantage of our nice days more by conducting class outside just to be outside this year.
A1: A former school had a community garden where Ss, Ts, and Ps worked and collected food for the local pantry.
Q2: What are the goals of these experiences?
A1: International Lunch for 8th graders, different restaurants
A1.2: use of Google hangout, Skype or periscope with native foreign language speakers to play guessing games of location
The head custodian was our first day activity. Got some really cool pieces-some Ss took the persona of old tools.
Greetings, Paul from NJ here. Dean of Behavioral Management/Teacher/Gamechanger. Ready to enter the game with strong leaders at
MANY students have returned and shared w/ me what a game changer these visits were in their lives.
A1: we now have a ropes course on our campus
A1 Skyping with authors, scientists, community leaders.
I love this for creative writing! I do a similar thing for poetry and I'm always amazed by the results https://t.co/3EB6HRJbB0
LOVE writing in new places. Took Ss to woods AND to the head custodian's workshop in creative writing.
A1: cafeteria to eat w/ Ss to teach & model personal/social responsibility & get to know them and them know you.
Learning occurs everywhere not just the classroom. It gives Ss a greater appreciation for surroundings
Hey...Kim from GA joining in!
A2: develop life long readers! read anytime, anyplace and it can be fun!
Awesome choice & great application! Ever thought of doing it at the beginning of the year?
A2: Building experiential knowledge/leveling the playing field, shaking up the routine, community outreach
A2: provide relevant experience. Provide use of knowledge and allow Ss to build upon
A2: colleges=explore options, think about goals, future careers, opportunities
A2 For Holocaust and Freedom Center: first hand experiences to connect w/text & hist. For CW: to see that writing is everywhere.
A2: To get Ss to learn hands-on instead of passively taking in a lecture. Or just to get some fresh air.
Absolutely! I strongly recommend it. The application brings "buy-in" a whole new meaning!
A2: to gain an understanding of their surroundings and to explore possible careers/interests
A2: The goal is for students to apply their learning using unconventional approaches to solve identified problems.
A2: Create meaningful learning experiences, we took some Ss to St. Louis, sadly some of our Ss hadn't left our county before
A2: collaboration, problem-solving skills/strategies, working w/ many diff people (not just friends)
A2: To provide a real-world application to what some students keep confined in the classroom. Science is life!
We took all students on college visits !
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A2: learning through exposure! Students learn and retain more through doing.
A2 To learn that learning just doesn't happen in the classroom. Learning opportunities everywhere. Go beyond the walls of school.
A2: Mix up the environment, hands on experiences. Great chance to teach through experience
A2: Exposing kids to experiences they may not have been able to have through the classroom's traditional resources
A2: Goal is always to make learning less sucky & improve personal confidence.
Yep! I've always loved CCC. You can study anything in another language!
A2: Experiences outside the classroom have the potential to provide greater relevance and meaning to the learning process.
A2: challenge themselves, be risk-takers, try new things
A2: Provides Ss the opportunity 2 apply their knowledge to real-world&relevant experiences. Promoting creativity&critical thinking
A2 The ultimate goal is to open the horizon and allow Ss to see that learning can happen anywhere
A2: provide experiences they may never have had the opportunity to enjoy otherwise.
I had the same when I took Ss to national FFA convention and they were out of state for first time
A2. Imagine sharing a google survey with them and asking what learning experiences from the previous yr. they remember the most.
A2: makerspaces allow students to create, connect and collaborate. They have to try & fail & try again
Exposure and experiences matter! We have to find ways to provide this for our kids!
A2: develop empathy for others, not everyone has the same things, walk in other people's shoes
A2: It also shows Ss that learning can take place any and everywhere
A2: Hopefully to payoff their inquiry - to help answer the "I wonders" of science.
A2: for me it's to show that learning doesn't stop when the bell rings.
Non-traditional learning can help all Ss, even the unconventional to shine
A2. We should be assessing if these learning experiences are sustained over time as life changers.
A2 learning goes beyond the classroom - taking Ss out helps apply to real world and reach kids who may be inaccessible in room
A2: Lessons outside the classroom can enhance students drive to learn and discover
Taking risks! The same thing we as educators should encourage one another to do!
I begged an author we'd read on all his social media platforms to Skype w/us. He did, from Peru!
A2.2 Among other goals: Add jolts of entropy and disequilibrium to the learning mix.
How would you do that? A survey?
A2: to expose them to real-world experiences that increase their understanding of the world around them. Make lifelong learners
A2 to develop well-rounded, productive citizens who can problem solve
Absolutely! Especially those experiences our students might not otherwise be exposed to.
A2: To spark new ideas and inquiry. "I wonder what else can come from what I see here?"
Yes, 1 could be created in Google forms. Ss would enjoy being asked to share. We don't ask them enough https://t.co/AHZ7RkzJn4
How would you do that? A survey?
Q3: Why do we take Ss out of the classroom for learning?
Just like we're doing right now. We each took the most important step which was next one forward.
Many never leave their own small community.
absolutely!! encouraging the curiosity to surface
A2) We link lessons and units. That definitely shouldn't stop w/ curriculum. We need to model and help tie the dots to real world
If we want Ss to be "lifelong lrns," we need to give them practice learning where they'll spend most of their life: NOT in class!
Q1 from https://t.co/m20tAWVa3g
Q1: What are some examples of taking Ss out of the classroom for a Non-Traditional Classroom Experience?
A3. If we are preparing them for their future most will not be in a school for the rest of their lives - real life experiences
A3: There are things that we cannot provide, ex. museums have artifacts and/or experiences to relate to standards
A3: Learning happens anywhere, anytime....it's not just in the classroom
A3 Beyond previous Q2 responses, I'll tout the value of reading the room -- specifically when it no longer seems to want us in it.
A3: application- see what practices look like in action. Use of community partners. Provide Ss taste of real life
A3: Give them a change of scenery when the weather gets nice and to help them make connections between content and "real life"
A3: to show them that learning is relevant to life outside school and authenticate the application of their knowledge application.
A3: To show that learning can happen anywhere, not just in a room called a classroom or a building called a school.
A3B: We went to the Holocaust Museum in college, very powerful experience after learning about during that class
A3: Reframe their mindset, learning does not equal just school, learning is everywhere
A3: Learrning doesn't occur in a vacuum. Need to expose Ss to all types of learning
Awesome, Alysse! Problem-solving is undervalued! Important in ANY career field!
A3: To finally answer the question, "Why do we have to learn this?"
thanks! Jumping in late! Plumbing backed up in the whole house! Ugh all fixed!
A3: Exposure to different perspectives and the world around them. Experiencing the world first hand can not be replaced!
A3: when you live in NYS....outside during nice weather is a have to! not optional!!! LOL
A3: Exposure and access to learning experiences they might not otherwise have.
A3: To provide Ss w/learning opportunities they would not be able to gain w/in the classroom. Ss create their own learning!
Ha! Never hurts to beg a little!
A3: bc the problems they encounter in life won't be limited to the classroom.
A3: Encourage students to slow down and really look at the world around them.
A3: forge connections between academic learning and the real world
A3.1: think back to our experiences- did you learn more in your methods course or your student teaching- enough said
A3 To foster empathy, to reinforce that learning never stops even if school is out of session, to build lifelong memories.
A3: And, let's be honest, sometimes it's nice to let them be kids outside for a bit.
A3: great way to evaluate students knowledge/gain without the pressure of a test
Jenny, 4th grade from Toledo, joining in late tonight!
A3.1 Taking Ss out of the classroom can shake them (or us Ts) out of unproductive ruts.
hey Jess! Nice to see you on here.
Living is learning. Not school alone.
A3: opportunities. To connect, see something they may otherwise never be exposed, learn to interact w/people outside of school.
A3: To give S's opportunity to apply learning to outside world as well as to interact with others outside school community.
expose students that learning happens outside classroom walls & our mindset critical to growing to expand learning opps
A3: It's sometimes easier to engage them in real-world learning outside of the classroom walls.
Made "summer reading" much more meaningful for my Ss. Yeah and Walden on Wheels!
With our winters, I need to be outside! LOL
Yes! And find authentic problems that allow Ss to collaboratively work together to solve!
sounds like a nontraditional learning experience- was this periscoped or YouTubed
A3. I remember a walk-about where we explored the different types of architecture in neighborhood homes.
Connections, it what makes the learning stick!
A3 there's more to life than 4 walls of a classroom. Some things you can learn aren't in textbooks or on tests.
YES, interaction with many diff people.
important we connect learning to students world to achieve authentic learning experiences which gain full engagement
Also ... we all need more fresh air ... and there tends to be more of that outside our classroom. 😊
A3b: To change the lens. Our job isn't just delivering kids to the world, we must also deliver the world to them.
A3: Cathy from Chicago, joining late, to engage kids with tangible materials, expose them to real situations, and let them explore
HAHAHA! Think I'll use my imagination for this one. : )
I will beg the kids to go out, come on guys, it's not that warm!
Tricia Ebner, GIS from Stark County currently in W. Yellowstone. Jumping in for a few minutes--good to see everyone!
A3: so students can make connections to real world and create their own meaning
A3: we take students out of the classroom to engage them with new experiences.
Three yards and a cloud of [chalk] dust? Change can sometimes be hard...
it took everything to contain it no free hands to film! Ugh
A3 Ss have a chance to experience a different viewpoint & ideas out of the classroom; but could be Google Hangout, Skype or ePals
totally agree need to change the lens for students to see all sides in and out of classroom
joining In to learn while watching a Pirate show in the Dominican learning happens anywhere https://t.co/NLjTEBOqJ7
Q4: What are some barriers to the Non-Traditional Classroom Experience?
Loving taking them outside. JUST LOVE IT!
A4. Expense of the buses :-(
You poor thing..... yuck!
A4: Cost, distance, schedule, lack of support from parents, administration or other teachers...
A3: And let's face it, aside from the tech and engaging lessons, they're kids! Let them get their hands dirty and make mistakes!
A3: It is often through these experiences that students find their greatest interests, their passions. #
A4: Money, time, fear of behavior issues
Hi
Carl from Avonsleigh Australia
Saw the light on and thought I'd drop by
A4: Resources! and the pressure that some teachers feel to teach to the test
I'm late tonight, too. No worries, Jenny!
A4: tradition, it can be hard, expenses, All can be overcome with a little work
A4: time, by the time we get outside, we have shortened time to engage in learning
A4: funding. Resources. Timing. Capacity.
A4: $$, having substitute Ts if multiple Ts are gone, schedule, distances, depending on size of district bus availability
A4: financing, field trips often cost money
A3) The real world is outside, the problems aren't scaffolded or sanitised. They are real problems they will face
A4: Hours--some opportunities happen outside school hours, or hours where bus transport is available.
A4: The fear of taking risks & challenging "the way it has always been done." Yet we owe it to our Ss to remove these barriers
A4 Not to be too flippant: Life, universe & everything can be barriers to non-traditional classroom exp. Plus, tradition itself!
A4: Fear of the "unknown", lack of admin support, lack of tech. & time constraints. But positives outweigh the negatives, by far!
A4:shifting mindsets, practice, culture, releasing the delivery of knowledge & working towards facilitation of inquiry & discovery
Thanks. I am on a free period here so i'll hang out till the bell goes
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A4: scheduling is a huge problem.
some barriers are that first must educate the space in our mind before we can venture out to learn elsewhere, different mindset
Traditional lessons can never substitute for authentic experiences.
A4: Reluctant S's and/or P's. Limited PD from districts that haven't fully embraced this style yet.
A4 We had to write a grant to go to Cincy. Also, Ss were afraid to miss Chem and Calc, aka traditional exp.
it's fixed and the house is clean. All is well!
You may like which starts back up in the fall. We science teachers need to stick together!
Spontaneity will excite, energize, and motivate Ss. I have a "get them out" schedule-Builds credibility if we treat Ss like humans
A4: Resources, staffing, and time may be barriers, but hopefully there are workarounds, nature is free, walking and volunteers!
A4 financials! But more important - the pressure to teach to the test and make sure things are "measurable" and show "growth"
Howdy Teresa. It's raining here and my feet are cold.
I don't think we impress upon ss enough that failure is a part of life.
A4: logistical concerns. But, I have found clear & frequent communication w/parents & administrators alleviates that barrier.
A4: What barriers? Innovative Ts always find a way. We have unlimited resources such as families, communities to get it done
Seeing so much I want to bring back to my classroom, too. Wish all Ss and Ps could have this experience!
It takes a secure teacher to take a risk and try something out of the box. https://t.co/UOcLdTHtVX
Q4: What are some barriers to the Non-Traditional Classroom Experience?
Shifting mindsets - Love it!
A4.2 As many have said, logistics present hurdles. Traditional class experiences are, in many ways, easier than alternatives.
Oh goodness! My window is open and it's beautiful here. LOL
Welcome! Glad you could join us!
A4) Forget barriers... we use mobile phones as teh answer to let students loose in the City. Makes teh world the classroom
A4 one of the best quotes: "the deadliest words to any organization are always 'but it's always been this way'"
fear of the unknown is a huge component especially if "I have always done it this way" and I think this way works
"The most dangerous phrase in the English language is "That is how we have always done this"" -unknown
I agree 100%! Kids are so busy trying to achieve that they sometimes don't learn how to fail!
sometimes the best learning isn't always the easiest to accomplish but the work is well worth what comes as a result
Where tech access is ubiquituous, virtual world can become metaphorical oyster.
A4: Transportation can often be a burden in districts. Also, motivation of fellow teaching team to get on board.
Admittedly it's 55 degrees here but it still feels cold.
A4: Teachers feel pressure to get through the content and experiences outside the class are often not very efficient.
simply respond with "why?" Then "how would you suggest we do it?"
I know him! https://t.co/ekkByrrrNL
A4: The fear of taking risks & challenging "the way it has always been done." Yet we owe it to our Ss to remove these barriers
Agreed, that phrase can be dangerous -- or straw man begging to be knocked down ;)
A4) OK. there are people out there that we do not want our Ss to have contact with. So it's about working out solutions for this
A4: With , you can eliminate a lot of those hurdles and talk to experts live from your classroom.
I couldnt agree more! https://t.co/ucizhpdMIz
I don't think we impress upon ss enough that failure is a part of life.
High stakes testing tied to Ts evaluation can make jumping outside of the comfort zone even less appealing, too.
A4.1: if Pokemon Go can create a craze and use landmarks to get people. We know there has to be a way to bring experiences to Ss
There is a Square in Melbourne which has amazing wi fi access. You are guaranteed to see Ss and Ts there
Shutting ourselves in classrooms, locking doors, & hiding from said people seems like poor solution to me ;)
This may be true. Need to figure out how to get past that, & how to bring impact of outside to classroom.
Q5: What resources can be utilized to make an experience like those we have discussed happen more often?
Without a doubt, we need to reevaluate how we prioritize our curriculum. https://t.co/3qOC4Gxjye
depends how you define efficient and content for that matter😉
Less appeaing, but perhaps *more* necessary?
Agreed. Our Ss are eventually going to encounter these new people and ideas. What then?
A4Often Ts feel pressure (Curriculum, timing, tests, scores)...we need to communicate & build space to take risks. That's on US.
Agreed. Also, we spend so much time teaching how to succeed and not enough teaching how to respond to failure.
We are near a train station. Have taught Ss strategies re this..incl Carraige 2 always has a T
A5: Grants, parent support organizations (PTA, etc.). What partnerships can we leverage to make this happen?
my feet would love that
I have to go on soccer field duty in an hour.. wet and sloshy
A5 Invest time in grant writing or crowd-sourced fund raising to chip away at financial obstacles.
A5: need to have communication with admin about the importance of why we want to have outside experiences
Need buy in
A5 open dialogue with administrators, parents, community to build relationships and support. Explain value of nontraditional!
A5 Look for grants and publicity, to get Ss excited about experiences of prior SS. Involve other Ts to get buy-in.
A5: the secret is welcoming community partners back to schools. Industry would love to show off potential lifestyle for Ss
A5: sharing ideas through collaboration, like we are doing right now. We ask Ss to make connections, Ts must as well
A5: Technology, community support, willingness to think about new ways of learning.
A5: Really all you need is time in your planning, if you have that, you can walk to local places, sit down and have conversations
A5: Make & utilize connections w/in the community-benefits all stakeholders & provides authentic learning opportunities.
A5 DUH, Twitter ;-) but there are so many: blogs, & online platforms and ways to collaborate; the sky's the limit!
community members are a great resource to bring into the school
A5: knowing what options are around you (walking distance): parks, outdoor learning spaces, technology, historic sites
A5: Our most valuable tool is shared communication. Consult w/others to unveil ways to improve and increase the process.
A5: If you can't go there in person, utilize technology to "go" places and get community buy-in to help curb expenses
Maybe fallback on role-playing they did in class about navigating delicate, fraught situations?
A5 A constant communication with the surrounding community. This will open opportunities
A5: getting Ps involved is a key resource! Be innovative with Ps and community for invaluable support
A5: Keep it close to home. If there's no money for a field trip a walk around the neighborhood!
Teachers tend to replicate what gets validated. So admins need to celebrate those who "break out!" https://t.co/Leme4Nx4yt
Q5: What resources can be utilized to make an experience like those we have discussed happen more often?
Absolutely. Mistakes are so important. They allow us to learn, to troubleshoot. It's about the journey to the answer.
A5: Support from above so Ts know it's worth it to take the risk of failure or going against the grain
we have rules like move in 4s, toilets in 2s, 3 out of 4 must have phone etc
Agreed. My kids go to a rural school. Transportation in terms of time and cost are always issues.
A5: You could walk to a local train station and teach physics, math, history and art all in one outing
Resourceful! Solution-oriented! https://t.co/cKLN8AdCio
A5: Keep it close to home. If there's no money for a field trip a walk around the neighborhood!
Consultation w/others & utilizing staff passionate about these learning opportunities can make a huge difference!
Sad. Efficiency over authenticity https://t.co/Cf4sKIK77A
A4: Teachers feel pressure to get through the content and experiences outside the class are often not very efficient.
A5) With our train tickets, if S takes bus to school then ticket is no more
virtual field trips are really neat too
What about using Google Maps with Street View? https://t.co/RvmYAoWmcN
A5: If you can't go there in person, utilize technology to "go" places and get community buy-in to help curb expenses
We did this to look at & identify landforms for our science standards. The kids loved it!
Remember to build your PLN and keep the conversations going by Following Five
A5) Untapped stakeholder connections exist! We need to be relationally invested in our community enough to utilize its resources
Couldn't agree more, Jason. Got to keep those lines of communication open.
Yes! And Google Earth! https://t.co/Z0w5kMd9vz
What about using Google Maps with Street View? https://t.co/RvmYAoWmcN
A5: If you can't go there in person, utilize technology to "go" places and get community buy-in to help curb expenses
Q6: How can we ensure that these experiences meet various needs; safety, rigor, and schedules?
find a road carving and there is amazing geology to be taught
And Google cardboard goggles can be a great education resource too!
grew up near those areas; definitely my favorite part of being a student so I can't wait to share with my Ss one day
A6. Open communication about the value, advanced planning, and sharing plans w/ all.
A5.1: allow experiences to exist at school- serve as a poling location, food pantry, recycling center, compost and mulch packaging
We do every Friday for 10 weeks in the City covering every curriculum area. I must write a blog about it
A6: Takes lots of open communication & collaboration throughout planning.
A5: Our 6th grade did an Amazing Race simulation and had people send in video clues from all over the world.
A4 If our classrooms are our boxes, we need to learn to *think* outside these boxes. New learning experineces are everywhere.
A6) Send staff out first and hazard check.
Plan to fail and be thorough
Prepare in class for issues
Even google earth works! Used it for a project in my EdTech class last semester. Talk about a hidden gem! https://t.co/onP7iivSh9
What about using Google Maps with Street View? https://t.co/RvmYAoWmcN
A5: If you can't go there in person, utilize technology to "go" places and get community buy-in to help curb expenses
that's another great way for high school students to get their volunteer hours in for graduation requirements
And I bet the kids had a blast. And it was the talk of the playground. Love it!
A6a-Safety is a BIG concern today. We need to do our due diligence and scout out all angles before we "GO" https://t.co/USpP8fbq2s
Q6: How can we ensure that these experiences meet various needs; safety, rigor, and schedules?
A6: career pathways can include as part of their training. Opportunities may be open to flex credit & create additional experience
A6: Work collaboratively to catch potential pitfalls, ensure safety, & establish rubrics that guarantee rigor. And communicate!
I can't wait to learn more about these!
A6: Knowing limits, resources/availability and having multiple plans to carry out the lesson or adventure
Time for me to run, . Great to "see" you all tonight! One more week on the road--I'll be back 8/3. https://t.co/nHI62rjkD8
A6: I always run through lessons and trips with my colleague, we decide which Standard it fits and we "complete it like Ss would"
I love this and the Amazing Race! What a great idea!
Q6b: How involved are parents and/or admins before non-traditional learning?
Agree that those of you who have had these tremendous experiences for your Ss should blog about them - share!
https://t.co/3RNvO2L7yu
exactly! And if a Ss' dad or a Tt's spouse happens to be "Chris the Conductor", chances are, he'll make it affordable for Ss!
A6: Be prepared, have good chaperones, and trust your students to be good kids
if resources are lacking save videos as a QR code
A6: it comes down to solid and early planning, communication, and ensuring that the outside experiences are full of relevance!
A6 Treat out of classroom experiences same as on campus: peer review of standards, curriculum, pacing guides to review rigor, etc.
A6 I 2nd the pre-game planning folks are championing. I'll add: Reserve time to debrief after; celebrate & learn from any oops.
I've seen them effectively utilized w/in a history lesson covering Ancient Greece. Very cool!
A6b: I'm blessed to have an amazing student centered admin who fully support engagement and unique learning experiences
A5: Our Ss are great resources. Ask them what they want to see/experience/learn.
A6: Ts need to check out sites and experience for themselves to look for any possible pitfalls.
Q6. Start small and simple to help minimize problems/complications. You don't need to big production number the first time out.
I want to be a student in your classroom! Would love to hear more about your AWESOME ideas!
We did Amazing race with Ts at check points. Pick places like cafe to wait for Ss. Bonuses if they bring macaroons
A6.2 Strive for gold standards in communication w/students, families, colleagues, any other stakeholders in the experience.
How often would problems be avoided if the correct communication had taken place beforehand? (Yes, I'm married! 😜)
Great chat tonight! Thanks for moderating!
A4 Closed-minded administrators. I had one comment that my class was not a learning environment. Quiet doesn't = learning
. Hi, Rita in Eugene. T eval. should never be tied to test scores. Feh!
Debrief is huge! And share the positive results with parents and community.
. Always preferred noisy, busy, active classes
I know the feeling! Makes all the difference to have a safe atmosphere to take risks! Ss always benefit!
Thanks for contributing to the discussion tonight everyone.
Quiet might equal learning, but just as likely to equal thoughtless compliance or (worse) asleep at wheel.
A6b: ensure that you don't do outside experiences just for the sake of doing it! Ensure it has a purpose!
Thanks everyone for a great chat tonight.
Don't forget the rule of "Follow 5" to grow your PLN!
Thanks for the chat
I had better get some class planning done before the Period 6 bell
stepped in too late for your chat. Sorry!
This is OFTEN missed! We need to follow up & share the validity of the experience. Move others to try!
My kids are very quiet but trust me they are like little sponges. I was the same way.
Thanks for the great discussion tonight!
nicely done! You packed the house!
A4 Barriers to non-traditional classrm experience: fear, TTWWADI, resistance from stakeholders... https://t.co/gm9bUQcknB
Thanks ! Appreciate you moderating the chat tonight!
great job leading this important chat. Hope those who blog about their experiences will share link at in days to come
