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cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #MTedchat! Tonight! “Expanding Inquiry and Innovation in Education." Take a moment to introduce yourself: name/role/location.

NVradenburg - Moderator May 3 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Hello and welcome to #MTedchat I’m Nikki, I teach K-1 at a rural school just outside of Bozeman

mr_b_history May 3 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Good evening, HS SPED from Akron, Ohio. #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Please give a shout-out and invite someone to the chat! Everyone is welcome! #MTedchat

HoffmannClass May 3 @ 10:01 PM EDT

I'm Alan, English teacher in Savage. Happy to be back after a loooong absence! #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Chat will be typical Q1, A1 format. Include #MTedchat on every post.

lfoltos May 3 @ 10:02 PM EDT

hi. les, Seattle, peer coaching #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Hi everyone!! Crista Anderson, Principal of Dixon PL-8 School in Montana. Just finished our school board meeting, & ready to chat! #mtedchat

ErikCarlson70 May 3 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Erik Carlson. ESSDACK. EdTechConsultant. Howdy all! #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@lfoltos Hi Les! Glad to see you! #mtedchat

wflibrarian May 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Dana from Whitefish MS library #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Moderators tonight will be @cristama and @NVradenburg. Be looking for Qs coming from @cristama to join the convo. #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@ErikCarlson70 Hey Erik! Nice to have you here!! #mtedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@wflibrarian Welcome Dana! #mtedchat

kinsey80 May 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Kelly AP Lockwood. Mtda staff #MTedchat

mrstbauerly May 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Teri Bauerly, I teach grades 6-8 STEM & EdTech in Spearfish, SD #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@HoffmannClass Yay!!! Hi Alan!! #mtedchat

StantonShelly May 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hey #MTedchat Shelly from Billings here. Right now I'm a technology integration "ist".

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hi all! Long time no see! Ann, Tech Integration Spec from Billings - excited to chat with you! #mtedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Question 1 is on its way… #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

All chats will be archived at https://t.co/MK3McLUKw8 #MTedchat

cwdexter May 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Chris, 7th grade English, East Helena #MTedchat

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Hi #Mtedchat Steve, from Oregon joining in.

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@annbruckerTIS @Stantonshelly Woohoo!! Glad to see you both!! #mtedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@kinsey80 Hi Kelly!! #mtedchat

406teacher May 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Evening everyone, Christine, 4th grd from Polson loving the sunshine! #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Q1: In the context of education, innovation means ______________ #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@mrstbauerly Nice to see you Teri!! Glad to have you back! #mtedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

The "Innovation Zone" (Printable Poster by @krissyvenosdale )#MTedchat https://t.co/Ok45txvu1u

ErikCarlson70 May 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Long over due guys. Lol. Will be lurking till I'm done running to the store. #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@406teacher Hello Christine!! :) #mtedchat

StantonShelly May 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@NVradenburg Thanks Nikki! How are ya? I've been out of #mtedchat for a while! Will we see each other this summer?

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@cwdexter Welcome Chris! #mtedchat

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@406teacher It is a gorgeous Oregon evening here, too! Love it! #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@SteveWyborney Ha! Hi Steve! Long time ;) #mtedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

A1: ...creating, iterating, adjusting, and doing it all over again until something COOL pops out! #mtedchat

KamRenae May 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Greeting #mtedchat Kami joining from Hardin Middle School

St006C May 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Hey #mtedchat Courtney WA #iteachk

mrstbauerly May 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Thanks @cristama & @NVradenburg, I'm excited to be able to do an entire #MTedchat, its been a few weeks

HoffmannClass May 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A1: Innovation means finding new ways to connect to every student, throughout the year (or multiple years for some!) #MTedchat

lfoltos May 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A1. Encouraging risk taking!!! #MTedchat

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@cristama Hi, Crista! #MTedchat :)

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@St006C Hi Courtney!! #mtedchat

406teacher May 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Glad to be back with #mtedchat, have missed the inspiration!

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@kinsey80 @406teacher Hi, Kelly! #MTedchat

StantonShelly May 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: In education innovation means: creation, asking questions, iterating, collaboration & thinking outside the box. #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@KamRenae Welcome Kam!! Miss you! #mtedchat

St006C May 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Aa1) innovation means achieving common results w/ sometimes complex means. #MTedchat

mr_b_history May 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A2: I agree with @gcouros - innovation means, "something new and better" #MTedchat

izzaboo May 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@cristama thanks for the invite! I hope to participate in tonight's #MTedchat (Greg. Buffalo, WY. Parent)

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

I really like how you've included the importance of iterations @StantonShelly #MTedchat https://t.co/1BLNovo57k

StantonShelly May 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: In education innovation means: creation, asking questions, iterating, collaboration & thinking outside the box. #MTedchat

lfoltos May 3 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Yes. Innovation won't often occur on the first attempt. #MTedchat https://t.co/uO45nzl9ns

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT
I really like how you've included the importance of iterations @StantonShelly #MTedchat https://t.co/1BLNovo57k
- StantonShelly May 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT
  
  A1: In education innovation means: creation, asking questions, iterating, collaboration & thinking outside the box. #MTedchat

wflibrarian May 3 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: Innovation means recognizing an opportunity to improve your school #MTedchat

cwdexter May 3 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1: Innovation means finding the right fit for your Ss and you. Trying new things. #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 3 @ 10:09 PM EDT

#mtedchat Inquiry? I'm in! Marla, K-5 librarian from Helena.

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1 Innovation is charting a new course to meet student needs. #MTedchat

mrstbauerly May 3 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1: Ss creating new things, thinking new thoughts, improvements. Ts improving their strategies to learn & reach Ss. Repeatedly. #MTedchat

406teacher May 3 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1) Innovation means thinking for yourself, being proud of how u think differently than everyone else #mtedchat #gtchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1: What is innovation in education? (Good resource) https://t.co/W2SYOwFCCt #MTedchat

St006C May 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1b) innovation is finding as many ways for Ss to try and find success #MTedchat

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1 Innovation means reaching for risk - and then turning that risk into a new strength from which you can stretch even more. #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1 Innovation is keeping things fresh and new for both the T and the Ss #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@bookwormmarla Hello dear friend!! #mtedchat

mrstbauerly May 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1b:synonym of innovation is metamorphosis, I think its perfect, especially for middle school Ss. Do Ss have safe place to grow? #MTedchat

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1 Innovation is when you face the "not sure what to do" but you find a way to do it anyway. #MTedchat

izzaboo May 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@cristama A1) Innovation = finding (relatively) novel solutions to age-old problems. (and solutions to the problems they cause) #MTedchat

KamRenae May 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@gcouros are you able to jump into #mtedchat tonight? https://t.co/JZgCT2kwe4

KamRenae May 3 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Please Join! “Expanding Inquiry and Innovation in Education" #MTedchat Tonight at 8:00 PM MDT

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@izzaboo YES! Please do! Your voice is always such an asset to the conversation! #mtedchat

cbartow May 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1 Innovation means having the courage to step across around over the line when it means Ss are first priority #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@StantonShelly Yes! Like fruit! :) #MTedchat

FHS_Anton May 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1: Innovation means not accepting the status quo. Stepping up and trying new strategies/methods for the good of our students #MTedchat

kinsey80 May 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1 innovation is taking a chance to enhance learning #MTedchat

lfoltos May 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Really like this idea of a safe place to grow! #MTedchat https://t.co/71en3pzrgE

mrstbauerly May 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1b:synonym of innovation is metamorphosis, I think its perfect, especially for middle school Ss. Do Ss have safe place to grow? #MTedchat

education_geek May 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1: Innovation is the drive to resist becoming irrelevant. #MTedchat

izzaboo May 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@cristama aww! too nice! #MTedchat

HoffmannClass May 3 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@lfoltos Can't innovate if you don't feel safe. #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:12 PM EDT

RT @education_geek A1: Innovation is the drive to resist becoming irrelevant. #MTedchat (I LOVE this. Don't fade. Encourage risk)

wflibrarian May 3 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@cbartow howdy. Love all your FB posts this month. #MTedchat

cbartow May 3 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@ErikCarlson70 Hi Erik! Are you coming to MT in June with @kevinhoneycutt for MBI Summer Institute? #mtedchat

lfoltos May 3 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Agree. And safety needs to be used to encourage risk taking. Key to innovation. #MTedchat https://t.co/TE527H64jc

HoffmannClass May 3 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@lfoltos Can't innovate if you don't feel safe. #MTedchat

kinsey80 May 3 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A1 students staff admin community included #MTedchat

education_geek May 3 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Aaron from Kansas City. Joining my Northern EduFriends! #MTedchat

lockwoodlions May 3 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Gordon from Lockwood #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:14 PM EDT

.@SteveWyborney Austin's Butterfly: https://t.co/NZM8Ci2qsQ #mtedchat

bookwormmarla May 3 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@education_geek #mtedchat Welcome KansasCitian! I used to live there!

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@AnnBruckerTIS Perfect! Thanks! #MTedchat

wflibrarian May 3 @ 10:14 PM EDT

“@education_geek: A1: Innovation is the drive to resist becoming irrelevant. #MTedchat” Boy does this hit my library ❤️

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Q2: As an educator, what are some specific innovative shifts I have made, or could make, in my area? #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:15 PM EDT

.@SteveWyborney A little dated, but it's incredible! #mtedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 3 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Hey, where is @TraciPiltz ??? #MTedchat

cbartow May 3 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@wflibrarian School Library month is worth celebrating! #MTedchat

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@AnnBruckerTIS I remember this one now. It truly is a great one! #MTedchat

lfoltos May 3 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2. Have much more confidence in Ss' abilities to do challenging work. #MTedchat

jdoss417 May 3 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Joining in - Jennifer Doss, Kalispell #MTedchat

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@SteveWyborney @AnnBruckerTIS I just saved it for an upcoming PD. Perfect! #MTedchat Thanks!

cbartow May 3 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@SteveWyborney Persistence and not giving up is key to innovation. #mtedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 3 @ 10:16 PM EDT

This is SO important! Ss thrive when we believe in them! #MTedchat https://t.co/mOvvtg2xXk

lfoltos May 3 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2. Have much more confidence in Ss' abilities to do challenging work. #MTedchat

mrstbauerly May 3 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2: starting Spartan Tech Squad, a group of Ss who are creating tech training materials for Ts & will be 1st level of tech support #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2: @StantonShelly, @TraciPiltz and I are trying to engage our Ts more in collaborating digitally. #BPSedchat #BPSbookclub #mtedchat

gklasna May 3 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Gordon from Lockwood again this time on my personal account and not the school account. #mtedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@gklasna It's ok to represent your school! :-) #mtedchat

KamRenae May 3 @ 10:17 PM EDT

this is awesome!! what age group? #mtedchat https://t.co/toZK4JSMIB

mrstbauerly May 3 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2: starting Spartan Tech Squad, a group of Ss who are creating tech training materials for Ts & will be 1st level of tech support #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2a: One of the more innovative things I have done, was to strategically move much of our writing to digital (5th Grade). Blogs. #mtedchat

izzaboo May 3 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Convo about innovation at #MTedchat has me wondering about costs of innovation and how we can be careful (or not) about who pays them.

mr_b_history May 3 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2: Shifting up on the #SAMR model, developing engaging activities that are redefining (activities that previously didn't exist) #MTedchat

mrstbauerly May 3 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2b: innovative in our area & building- I don't give homework or take off points for 'lates'. Offer choices for most learning #MTedchat

education_geek May 3 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2: I've stared using the phrase "yes and" more often than "yeah but"! The mindset makes the difference. #MTedchat

St006C May 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2) one shift I have made is improving HOW I seek feedback and ideas #MTedchat

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@KamRenae Hi, Kam! #MTedchat

mrstbauerly May 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@KamRenae 6th, 7th, & 8th graders!! #MTedchat

HoffmannClass May 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2: I introduced my school to Google Docs. Now Ss can't imagine life without it. #MTedchat

KamRenae May 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@cristama what program are you using to do this? #MTedchat

lfoltos May 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

What was the benefit for students? #MTedchat https://t.co/ZiwibyWESZ

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2a: One of the more innovative things I have done, was to strategically move much of our writing to digital (5th Grade). Blogs. #mtedchat

anne_vize May 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@NVradenburg Changing the words we use and the texts / resources we provide to focus on 'challenge' 'achieve' etc #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2b: It was innovative because, I was quickly able to drop my direct instruction of grammar/spelling etc. Edit while publishing. #mtedchat

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@cristama Excellent! #MTedchat

kinsey80 May 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@mrstbauerly #mtedchat https://t.co/6bUhk3Yl0a

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 3 @ 10:19 PM EDT

Hello, my #MTedchat friends! Jessi, HS Science, 2016 Montana Teacher of the Year. Checking in from Washington D.C. https://t.co/FNjnohjBub

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:19 PM EDT

I think that part of innovation is learning to work with what we already have, & add when we see its value #mtedchat https://t.co/OupwCQVSY4

izzaboo May 3 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Convo about innovation at #MTedchat has me wondering about costs of innovation and how we can be careful (or not) about who pays them.

cwdexter May 3 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2: S choice on projects-let them express themselves and show strengths/experiment. #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2c: Expanding to the global audience automatically added relevance to student work. They cared. I cared. Others cared. #mtedchat

mrstbauerly May 3 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@KamRenae Sure, I'm working on a handbook & the Ss are creating their website. Its been hard to meet this year but we're resilient #MTedchat

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@TriSciCurious Hi, Jessi! I hope you had an amazing day!!! #MTedchat

HoffmannClass May 3 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@cwdexter That's a huge part. Allows me to get to know them too! #MTedchat

lfoltos May 3 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Yes. Really powerful when we give Ss' a real world audience!! #MTedchat https://t.co/A1h9PF94t2

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2c: Expanding to the global audience automatically added relevance to student work. They cared. I cared. Others cared. #mtedchat

mrstbauerly May 3 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@TriSciCurious Was just going to ask where you were! How is DC? #MTedchat

St006C May 3 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@cristama how do you deal w/ potential crutches like auto correct or texting spelling? Is it even an issue? #MTedchat ?

FHS_Anton May 3 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2: Implemented #PBL both (project and problem) into all of my social studies courses and inquiry based strategies more completely #MTedchat

izzaboo May 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

My first thought was the new audience that would be available for the writers. #MTedchat Glad it was opened to world https://t.co/1QnxFnLJd7

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2c: Expanding to the global audience automatically added relevance to student work. They cared. I cared. Others cared. #mtedchat

mrstbauerly May 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A2c: I would like to innovate grading.We're still on a standard grading scale & report card, but I don't think it fits my teaching #MTedchat

kinsey80 May 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week. Thanks for all that you do #MTedchat

lfoltos May 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Yes. What was impact for students? #MTedchat https://t.co/Zgnee7zZDm

FHS_Anton May 3 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2: Implemented #PBL both (project and problem) into all of my social studies courses and inquiry based strategies more completely #MTedchat

wflibrarian May 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@cwdexter In the classroom, I gave choices for parts of a test. Not all Ss like essays #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@clake04 Q2: As an educator, what are some specific innovative shifts I have made, or could make, in my area? #MTedchat

KamRenae May 3 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Hey all of my #mtedchat tweeps!! Happy Teacher's Appreciation Day!! https://t.co/xK9VqkS4bA via @giphy

HardemanM May 3 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Innovation is motivation on steroids #MTedchat

ErikCarlson70 May 3 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A2, #PBL is key to let kids know that they CAN Inovate and are empowered to do so. #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@lfoltos Automatic purpose for writing. Embedded tools for editing (leveled field for all abilities). Interactivity..comments. #mtedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 3 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A2: We need to re-humanize our Ss. Innovation can be more than just tech. Innovation needs to happen w/a focus on relationships #MTedchat

anne_vize May 3 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@cwdexter Project based learning great for focussing on strengths and interests #MTedchat

cbartow May 3 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A2 Turn the classroom inside out, engage parents and community as partners, make sure #deeperlearning is for ALL kids #mtedchat

FHS_Anton May 3 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A2: Looking at incorporating "20% time" idea for next year into my government courses--maybe a service leading project... #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@St006C Students learn to work with it... I didn't allow texting spelling, but they knew that..discussed purpose and audience. #MTedchat

kinsey80 May 3 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A2 blended learning for students and staff individual pd for staff. Ghos have been powerful for our staff #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 3 @ 10:23 PM EDT

#mtedchat as a librarian and a humanties person I wondering how to support science in the library. My Genius Club was successful this year.

lfoltos May 3 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Really powerful How can we teach Ss or learn with peers unless we really know them? #MTedchat https://t.co/Hy8UvewbmA

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 3 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A2: We need to re-humanize our Ss. Innovation can be more than just tech. Innovation needs to happen w/a focus on relationships #MTedchat

HoffmannClass May 3 @ 10:24 PM EDT

I love this idea. Could be awesome to see what they come up with! #MTedchat https://t.co/HPQz6jEAYl

FHS_Anton May 3 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A2: Looking at incorporating "20% time" idea for next year into my government courses--maybe a service leading project... #MTedchat

St006C May 3 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@TriSciCurious I agree! I just did #teacherfriends chat &I we talked how tech does not replace good Ts &Ss #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@St006C Use of spellcheck...esp when it would offer list of words, actually improved most students spelling better then 'lists' #MTedchat

gklasna May 3 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A2 embracing technology and not being afraid to ask students for help when needed #mtedchat

mr_b_history May 3 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Great answer, community and parental involvement is huge! #MTedchat https://t.co/5Xq2N9cOz1

cbartow May 3 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A2 Turn the classroom inside out, engage parents and community as partners, make sure #deeperlearning is for ALL kids #mtedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 3 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A2 I’ve been using blended learning strategies with my K-1 kids. Loving it! #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Q3: In the context of education, inquiry means ______________ #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Does Our Current Education System Support Innovation? https://t.co/YbCPDkIWEq #MTedchat

kinsey80 May 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@FHS_Anton can I get an amen #MTedchat https://t.co/hDAnewyVJt

izzaboo May 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@mrstbauerly Are there other ways to evaluate S work being used near/around your classroom/school? #MTedchat

cbartow May 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A2 Yes to relationships! @triscicurious and making learning personal and individual by putting learning first, not just data #mtedchat

lfoltos May 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Cool. What is benefit for Ss? #MTedchat https://t.co/GlWQSQgGuQ

NVradenburg - Moderator May 3 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A2 I’ve been using blended learning strategies with my K-1 kids. Loving it! #MTedchat

FHS_Anton May 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@lfoltos Tons of engagement, and much better relationships. Providing s's w/ voice/choice had been huge in getting buy-in.#MTedchat

wflibrarian May 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@bookwormmarla pulling my hair out launching makerspace. Flashes of great buried inbetween headaches #MTedchat

StantonShelly May 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3: In education inquiry means S driven questions, research and sharing through creation/verbal of what they learn. #MTedchat

lfoltos May 3 @ 10:26 PM EDT

Really keen on voice and choice. So important to engaging students. #MTedchat https://t.co/vA1hepHbmK

FHS_Anton May 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@lfoltos Tons of engagement, and much better relationships. Providing s's w/ voice/choice had been huge in getting buy-in.#MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 3 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@lfoltos self paced learning, more one on one time w/me, mastery learning #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 3 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3 Tchng with inquiry means stimulating questions, not giving answers. #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@cbartow Hi!!! Will I see you tomorrow?? #mtedchat

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3 Inquiry is when we allow questions to drive our learning... and we let it help us discover even more important questions. #MTedchat

anne_vize May 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@cbartow Having a 'school gate' chat is useful for families who are nervous about entering the school itself - good for engaging. #MTedchat

lfoltos May 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Student driven questions. Lots of voice for Ss. So critical. #MTedchat https://t.co/KlTUClbLBQ

StantonShelly May 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3: In education inquiry means S driven questions, research and sharing through creation/verbal of what they learn. #MTedchat

izzaboo May 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@mrstbauerly Just wondering if there could be an grade innovation movement where you're teaching. :-) #MTedchat

406teacher May 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A2) letting go of homework! #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3: Inquiry starts with a driving question that begs the need to know. #mtedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

AMEN!! #mtedchat https://t.co/8Dl2umx7qw

406teacher May 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A2) letting go of homework! #MTedchat

St006C May 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3) it depends. I think we r moving towards this but script curric & spoonfeeding have decreased inquiry. #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@wflibrarian I am evaluating my first year... #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

I'm seeing a pendulum between data & whole child. We really need to land in the middle. Relationships=key! #MTedchat https://t.co/NeQ7FqEbrm

cbartow May 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A2 Yes to relationships! @triscicurious and making learning personal and individual by putting learning first, not just data #mtedchat

kinsey80 May 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Rt #3 please #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

RT @TriSciCurious Need to re-humanize Ss. Innov can be more than just tech. Innov needs to happen w/focus on relationships (YES!!) #mtedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@anne_vize @cbartow I'd love to hear more. #mtedchat

education_geek May 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A3: In education, inquiry means eliminating oppressive pedagogies. True inquiry liberates the mind! #MTedchat https://t.co/31F29Dop1l

cbartow May 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@cristama YES! With bells on, handouts, and info about standards-based grading. Bringing @cmock-stutz too #mtedchat

anne_vize May 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@bookwormmarla Embrace science and make yourself into a library/humanities/science person! #mtedchat

lfoltos May 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Yes. Essential questions so important to deeper learning #MTedchat https://t.co/LL3q6KYdSS

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3: Inquiry starts with a driving question that begs the need to know. #mtedchat

St006C May 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A3b) inquiry has increased due to amt of info at our fingertips. #MTedchat

mr_b_history May 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A3: I believe inquiry (in the context of ED) should be engaging for Ss and allow they to grow as learners. #MTedchat

mrstbauerly May 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A3: Ss & Ts being able to ask real questions & take time to find answers. Learning environment where asking ?s are encouraged #MTedchat

HoffmannClass May 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A3: Inquiry means being able to ask next level questions to drive discussion and understanding. #MTedchat

KamRenae May 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@kinsey80 #MTedchat https://t.co/ogzZbslFcc

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Q3: In the context of education, inquiry means ______________ #MTedchat

mrstbauerly May 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@izzaboo OH, I understand. Not in our area yet, some are looking at Standards Based cards, but I think we might be a few years off #MTedchat

FHS_Anton May 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

For sure! The key is having s's developing q's and driving direction of class. Great formative assessment #MTedchat https://t.co/luo3zqD5uG

StantonShelly May 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3: In education inquiry means S driven questions, research and sharing through creation/verbal of what they learn. #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A2: Creating a Culture of Inquiry | Edutopia https://t.co/75GK0iwWPy #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@anne_vize #mtedchat working on it! Took a MOOC with Dr. Graves at MSU - Inquiry in Sci Engineerg Practices. #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@anne_vize #mtedchat working on it! Took a MOOC with Dr. Graves at MSU - Inquiry in Sci Engineerg Practices. #MTedchat

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@AnnBruckerTIS What is your current driving question as an educator? #MTedchat

cbartow May 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@TriSciCurious I'm more and more keenly aware of how dehumanizing a focus on data and summative assessment can be #mtedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

I really want to continue this conversation...I'll check out the archive! I'm off to bed. Good night, friends! #MTedchat

anne_vize May 3 @ 10:30 PM EDT

@cristama @cbartow Not all families feel comfortable entering a school area. Instead, host a cuppa and chat session at the entry #mtedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 3 @ 10:30 PM EDT

A3 Inquiry in my classroom is student led discovery #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:30 PM EDT

@SteveWyborney Oooohh... good question. I think it's, "What do I really want to be when I grow up?" #mtedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:30 PM EDT

@SteveWyborney Ok - what's YOURS? #mtedchat

anne_vize May 3 @ 10:31 PM EDT

@bookwormmarla Visuals are a great hook in a library - pics, hands on activities, come and try sessions #MTedchat

406teacher May 3 @ 10:31 PM EDT

A3) Inquiry means being excited to learn MORE about a topic, Ts leading Ss to dig deeper #MTedchat

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:31 PM EDT

@AnnBruckerTIS That is a fantastic question! #MTedchat

izzaboo May 3 @ 10:31 PM EDT

I agree. And relationships take time! (and commitment) #MTedchat https://t.co/Sdyt0XS8V0

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT
I'm seeing a pendulum between data & whole child. We really need to land in the middle. Relationships=key! #MTedchat https://t.co/NeQ7FqEbrm
- cbartow May 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT
  
  A2 Yes to relationships! @triscicurious and making learning personal and individual by putting learning first, not just data #mtedchat

LauraGWillis May 3 @ 10:31 PM EDT

Inquiry means exploration instead of iteration. #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:31 PM EDT

@anne_vize @cbartow Great idea.. I do see a lot of that. Try to be as transparent and inviting as possible. #mtedchat

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:31 PM EDT

@AnnBruckerTIS I have two: What do I truly, deeply believe about students? and... #MTedchat

cbartow May 3 @ 10:31 PM EDT

@jdoss417 @406teacher So critical when innovating means changing traditions like report cards, homework and grading #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:32 PM EDT

@SteveWyborney I find that the more I say YES, the more opportunities seem to open! #mtedchat

gklasna May 3 @ 10:32 PM EDT

A3 inquiry is an open mind of what's to come #mtedchat

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:32 PM EDT

@AnnBruckerTIS How clearly have I helped my students to understand what it means to learn? #MTedchat

anne_vize May 3 @ 10:32 PM EDT

@education_geek And why o why is there so little of the free inquiry approach? If I was a kid, I know which I'd prefer. #MTedchat

cbartow May 3 @ 10:32 PM EDT

@jdoss417 @406teacher I have a course on the Montana Teacher Learning Hub on SBG that touches on this https://t.co/Id6QyizXwH #MTedchat

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:33 PM EDT

@AnnBruckerTIS yes #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 3 @ 10:33 PM EDT

@TriSciCurious Glad you stopped in! I’m glad you are having fun in DC! Proud to have YOU represent MT! #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:33 PM EDT

@SteveWyborney GREAT questions! How will you know when you've sufficiently answered them? #mtedchat

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:34 PM EDT

The welcomed pursuit of questions is very important. Great points! #MTedchat https://t.co/WiBqtTZeRW

mrstbauerly May 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A3: Ss & Ts being able to ask real questions & take time to find answers. Learning environment where asking ?s are encouraged #MTedchat

cbartow May 3 @ 10:34 PM EDT

A3 Inquiry means letting the questions lead to new ideas and new ways of looking at the world #mtedchat

anne_vize May 3 @ 10:34 PM EDT

@cristama @cbartow Often v impt for families from non English speaking backgrounds, indigenous backgrounds #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:34 PM EDT

A3: Creating a Culture of Inquiry | Edutopia https://t.co/75GK0iwWPy … #MTedchat (Oops, wrong number with 1st attempt ;)

watsonmontana May 3 @ 10:34 PM EDT

Sorry can't participate in #MTedchat this evening. Monitoring election results. Very thankful to our community for their support!

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:34 PM EDT

@watsonmontana We would be nowhere without our local supporters. Good luck Rob! Hope to see you soon! #mtedchat

cbartow May 3 @ 10:34 PM EDT

WIll catch up on transcript later--heading for walk with my son and husband. Too nice out tonight! #mtedchat

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:34 PM EDT

@AnnBruckerTIS Oh, do I have an answer for you! Let's chat about a project I've been working on centered around those 2 Q's #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:35 PM EDT

Q4: What are some ways to engage students through inquiry in your classroom, community, or globally? #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 3 @ 10:35 PM EDT

Let the questions lead! They don’t always need answers either! #MTedchat https://t.co/KT92w3rRId

cbartow May 3 @ 10:34 PM EDT

A3 Inquiry means letting the questions lead to new ideas and new ways of looking at the world #mtedchat

bookwormmarla May 3 @ 10:35 PM EDT

Driving question: am I really helping Ss develop the dispositions that will make them lifelong learners and thinkers? #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:35 PM EDT

@watsonmontana Good for you - that's important work! Just found out our 2 levies lost :-( #mtedchat

kinsey80 May 3 @ 10:35 PM EDT

@AnnBruckerTIS @SteveWyborney #mtedchat https://t.co/yjJIXFdePM

ErikCarlson70 May 3 @ 10:35 PM EDT

Hey guys, I have to step out, but promise to be more active. Been setting up shop at the new gig. #MTedchat #beingagoodemployee

St006C May 3 @ 10:35 PM EDT

A3c) inquiry also means being open to new ideas. Aware of Ss interests #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:35 PM EDT

A3: Inquiry in education means not waiting to be told what to do. Jump in and do..then add vocabulary and clarify understanding. #mtedchat

lfoltos May 3 @ 10:35 PM EDT

Really like this. Addressing real world questions may mean there isn't one answer. #MTedchat https://t.co/5aWn9dvBPT

NVradenburg - Moderator May 3 @ 10:35 PM EDT
Let the questions lead! They don’t always need answers either! #MTedchat https://t.co/KT92w3rRId
- cbartow May 3 @ 10:34 PM EDT
  
  A3 Inquiry means letting the questions lead to new ideas and new ways of looking at the world #mtedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:36 PM EDT

@SteveWyborney OOOH! I can't wait to hear about it! #mtedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 3 @ 10:36 PM EDT

A4 Our Wonder of the Day with @Wonderopolis every morning #MTedchat

wflibrarian May 3 @ 10:36 PM EDT

“@cbartow: @TriSciCurious dehumanizing focus on data #mtedchat” student numbers and scores in file cabinet prove this!

StantonShelly May 3 @ 10:36 PM EDT

#MTedchat, off to watch the levy results and tuck my little mister in bed.

NVradenburg - Moderator May 3 @ 10:36 PM EDT

All roads lead to student acheivment! #MTedchat https://t.co/kVloQd0Ghd

bookwormmarla May 3 @ 10:35 PM EDT

Driving question: am I really helping Ss develop the dispositions that will make them lifelong learners and thinkers? #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:37 PM EDT

A4: We need to flip how students research. Let them find their path to information. Provide purpose (problem) for knowing. #mtedchat

bookwormmarla May 3 @ 10:37 PM EDT

@StantonShelly Hope the results are to your liking! #MTedchat

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:37 PM EDT

I've seen @NVradenburg use @Wonderopolis It's great! I really like the Wonder of the Day concept! #MTedchat https://t.co/ACDYPvrrFM

NVradenburg - Moderator May 3 @ 10:36 PM EDT

A4 Our Wonder of the Day with @Wonderopolis every morning #MTedchat

mrstbauerly May 3 @ 10:37 PM EDT

A4: Introduce a topic and have students come up with the questions they have for the topic & what they'd like to learn #MTedchat

lfoltos May 3 @ 10:37 PM EDT

purpose is so important. #MTedchat https://t.co/IPzE7DYz8m

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:37 PM EDT

A4: We need to flip how students research. Let them find their path to information. Provide purpose (problem) for knowing. #mtedchat

St006C May 3 @ 10:37 PM EDT

@St006C this was supposed to have #MTedchat grrr

mr_b_history May 3 @ 10:37 PM EDT

A4: Allowing students to create a public blog post, then have it published to the world, allowing others to view it. #mtedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:38 PM EDT

RT @NVradenburg A4 Our Wonder of the Day with @Wonderopolis every morning (I'm a HUGE @wonderopolis fan!) #mtedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:38 PM EDT

@St006C Ha!! Happens to me ALL the time... and I moderate!! ;O) #mtedchat

St006C May 3 @ 10:38 PM EDT

A4) teaching Ss HOW 2 ask Qs is just as impt as answering. Qs keep them going and exploring. #MTedchat

406teacher May 3 @ 10:39 PM EDT

@jdoss417 at open house, present research/evidence why! #MTedchat https://t.co/2I6mbdigW1

jdoss417 May 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@406teacher I think we need to educate our parents and community as to why we no longer "assign" homework. Parents are very confused :)

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:40 PM EDT

I agree, Courtney. Questions are very, very important. #MTedchat @St006C https://t.co/QYvF73hpUh

St006C May 3 @ 10:37 PM EDT

A4) teaching Ss HOW to ask effective Qs so they can keep exploring. Qs can b more impt tha. Answers #need hat

St006C May 3 @ 10:40 PM EDT

@cristama well said. I see a trend of Ss being fearful of unknown answers. Do u see this too? #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:40 PM EDT

Deep down in my <3, I believe that Ps expect HW bc they just want to help. We must give them OTHER ways! #mtedchat https://t.co/z7JJKNOjbu

406teacher May 3 @ 10:39 PM EDT
@jdoss417 at open house, present research/evidence why! #MTedchat https://t.co/2I6mbdigW1
- jdoss417 May 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT
  
  @406teacher I think we need to educate our parents and community as to why we no longer "assign" homework. Parents are very confused :)

HoffmannClass May 3 @ 10:40 PM EDT

A4: I had my speech and debate kids run for governor of a fictional state. Have to learn issues and speak on them. #MTedchat

cwdexter May 3 @ 10:41 PM EDT

A4:Ss always so worried about being "right." Need to risk take and learn to question effectively. #MTedchat

LauraGWillis May 3 @ 10:41 PM EDT

Starting a lesson with a hook gets the ball rolling in any lesson, especially inquiry. #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 3 @ 10:41 PM EDT

@AnnBruckerTIS They DO want to help and that is good. #MTedchat

izzaboo May 3 @ 10:41 PM EDT

@St006C Haven't we (the royal "we") always feared the unknown? ;-) #mtedchat @cristama

education_geek May 3 @ 10:42 PM EDT

A4: Ts must transition from 'power over' to 'power with' students. Otherwise, neither engagement nor inquiry will propel learning. #MTedchat

izzaboo May 3 @ 10:42 PM EDT

I'm excited to hear about other ways! :D #MTedchat https://t.co/scFIRgpdKj

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:40 PM EDT
Deep down in my <3, I believe that Ps expect HW bc they just want to help. We must give them OTHER ways! #mtedchat https://t.co/z7JJKNOjbu
- 406teacher May 3 @ 10:39 PM EDT
  
  @jdoss417 at open house, present research/evidence why! #MTedchat https://t.co/2I6mbdigW1
  
  jdoss417 May 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT
  
  @406teacher I think we need to educate our parents and community as to why we no longer "assign" homework. Parents are very confused :)

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:42 PM EDT

@LauraGWillis Yes, that is an important step, and it's really fun, too! #MTedchat

St006C May 3 @ 10:43 PM EDT

A4) I put random stuff on the imagination station and let them go. My Ss explore w/out being told how. #MTedchat https://t.co/rz8ia1prQl

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:44 PM EDT

@izzaboo sit down with your child as he composes a blog post, play a dice game that reinforces a math concept, cook together... #mtedchat

St006C May 3 @ 10:44 PM EDT

A4b) or this....#MTedchat https://t.co/bIL5GLadNM

amyb726 May 3 @ 10:44 PM EDT

A3 In my classroom, inquiry is learning driven by the curiosity of the students. Engaging, creative, and student led. #MTedchat

406teacher May 3 @ 10:45 PM EDT

never thought of it that way, you are SO right! #nextyearproject #mtedchat https://t.co/eGKV5LHo1b

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:40 PM EDT
Deep down in my <3, I believe that Ps expect HW bc they just want to help. We must give them OTHER ways! #mtedchat https://t.co/z7JJKNOjbu
- 406teacher May 3 @ 10:39 PM EDT
  
  @jdoss417 at open house, present research/evidence why! #MTedchat https://t.co/2I6mbdigW1
  
  jdoss417 May 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT
  
  @406teacher I think we need to educate our parents and community as to why we no longer "assign" homework. Parents are very confused :)

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:45 PM EDT

LOVE THIS! #mtedchat https://t.co/TRuhsI2THN

jdoss417 May 3 @ 10:43 PM EDT

@AnnBruckerTIS we started a weekly emailed newsletter for our middle school students. The parents love to get them! They feel involved.

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:45 PM EDT

A4 Often when we allow students to truly connect with each other, the most important, authentic inquiry topics bubble right up. #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:45 PM EDT

Q5: How can schools and systems better support you in providing experiences that promote greater inquiry and innovation? #MTedchat

gklasna May 3 @ 10:45 PM EDT

Do we always have to have one correct answer? This can expand student thinking. #mtedchat

bookwormmarla May 3 @ 10:45 PM EDT

Ss stop guessing what the teacher wants to hear. #MTedchat

HardemanM May 3 @ 10:45 PM EDT

Showing sincere interest and respect to Ss no matter is a good start #mtedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:45 PM EDT

@izzaboo @St006C Oh yes... They (many) don't know how to sift and sort the good from the bad. Also, need experiences to anchor to. #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 3 @ 10:46 PM EDT

6 painted lady caterpillars turning to chrysalid in our room today! #MTedchat https://t.co/D9wyZx7L0K

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:46 PM EDT

A5 Providing inquiry experiences to educators is important. We need to personally experience wonder, dissonance, and search. #MTedchat

St006C May 3 @ 10:46 PM EDT

A5) by providing collaborAtion time for grade level teams during school day #MTedchat

HoffmannClass May 3 @ 10:46 PM EDT

A5: Offering more opportunities for cross-curricular opportunities. #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:46 PM EDT

A5: Encourage those who are actually doing this, and support those who are still teaching the same way that they "learned." #mtedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:47 PM EDT

YES! #mtedchat https://t.co/myBffQ0zRx

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:46 PM EDT

A5 Providing inquiry experiences to educators is important. We need to personally experience wonder, dissonance, and search. #MTedchat

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:47 PM EDT

A5 When we are personally immersed in inquiry, we can pay attention to our experiencs and detect what we want for our students. #MTedchat

ryanhannahoe May 3 @ 10:47 PM EDT

The Transit of Mercury is Monday. Are you watching with your students? #MTEdChat #ClancyScience https://t.co/Oz5mzbXNZl

NVradenburg - Moderator May 3 @ 10:48 PM EDT

Ts working together to discover great things! Love it! #MTedchat https://t.co/KqJjxjr5FX

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:46 PM EDT

A5 Providing inquiry experiences to educators is important. We need to personally experience wonder, dissonance, and search. #MTedchat

izzaboo May 3 @ 10:48 PM EDT

Thinking about Questions. Do Ts often model interesting Qs? Like asking about what happened w/Ss at Recess? #MTedchat

mrstbauerly May 3 @ 10:48 PM EDT

A5: Freedom and support to try new things. Encourage sharing what is being innovated. Time for Ts & Ss to collaborate #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:49 PM EDT

We have had way too many nights of tears over meaningless, pointless worksheets & pages from the textbook! #mtedchat https://t.co/m3AeLMPFVw

jdoss417 May 3 @ 10:47 PM EDT

@AnnBruckerTIS @izzaboo yes! I want my kids to do life "homework". Join a team, join the play, take hunter safety. life is about learning!

education_geek May 3 @ 10:49 PM EDT

A5: Systems best support inquiry & innovation when they instill the desire for improvement & celebrate the phrase 'what if?'! #MTedchat

mr_b_history May 3 @ 10:49 PM EDT

A5: Districts can better support inquiry and innovation if they make it their, "WHY", it must be a core belief. #mtedchat

mrstbauerly May 3 @ 10:49 PM EDT

@izzaboo I wonder out loud all the time, sometimes I'll stop & search for an answer & sometimes I just state my wonder out loud #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 3 @ 10:49 PM EDT

A5 accountability partners! Work together! Find a friend in school, on Twitter and innovate together! #MTedchat

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:50 PM EDT

@amyb726 That is a great point! #MTedchat Stepping into other classrooms to observe those moments is very important.

kirk_humphreys May 3 @ 10:50 PM EDT

#MTedchat Who is tweeting out the questions? I cannot find the Q's for the life of me. Thanks :)

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:50 PM EDT

@kirk_humphreys They are coming from me... One moment...I'll RT them #mtedchat

HoffmannClass May 3 @ 10:51 PM EDT

Also, if you want to promote inquiry and innovation, a limit to standardized testing would be a great first step. #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 3 @ 10:51 PM EDT

@kirk_humphreys #mtedchat ditto!

kirk_humphreys May 3 @ 10:51 PM EDT

@cristama Thanks! It is so bizarre. Your tweets are not appearing on my #mtedchat column.

burgessdave May 3 @ 10:51 PM EDT

@KamRenae @LauraGWillis @burgess_shelley Ha! Perfect timing! Although... #NeverWrongTimeToTLAP! #MTedchat

406teacher May 3 @ 10:52 PM EDT

Give a wonder Q for the week, wonder together send home @NatGeoPhotos explore nature do a book study #mtedchat https://t.co/rXB2uDhY7A

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:44 PM EDT

@izzaboo sit down with your child as he composes a blog post, play a dice game that reinforces a math concept, cook together... #mtedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:52 PM EDT

@kirk_humphreys Q1: In the context of education, innovation means ______________ #MTedchat

St006C May 3 @ 10:52 PM EDT

A5) provide PD w/ engaging methods. Not just dishing info. #MTedchat

izzaboo May 3 @ 10:52 PM EDT

@kirk_humphreys Look for Q's from @cristama #mtedchat (and twitter search hashtag and Qx)

anne_vize May 3 @ 10:52 PM EDT

@SteveWyborney Learning side by side as facilitator rather than teacher can be great for promoting deeper learning without limits #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:52 PM EDT

@kirk_humphreys Q2: As an educator, what are some specific innovative shifts I have made, or could make, in my area? #MTedchat

kirk_humphreys May 3 @ 10:53 PM EDT

A4: Students work collaboratively everyday within my class, explaining concepts, discussing and more. It is great to see them work #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:53 PM EDT

Q3: In the context of education, inquiry means ______________ #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:53 PM EDT

@kirk_humphreys Q4: What are some ways to engage students through inquiry in your classroom, community, or globally? #MTedchat

izzaboo May 3 @ 10:53 PM EDT

@kirk_humphreys I'm getting them alternating between tweetdeck columns. veddy strange! #mtedchat @cristama

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:53 PM EDT

@anne_vize So true, Anne! Step into the classroom with the intention to learn. It's a great teaming strategy for mutual learning. #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:54 PM EDT

@kirk_humphreys Q5: How can schools & systems better support in providing experiences that promote greater inquiry & innovation? #mtedchat

education_geek May 3 @ 10:54 PM EDT

Thank you to #MTedchat and all my Northern EduFriends for welcoming a geek from Kansas City! Cheers! 🎉

bookwormmarla May 3 @ 10:54 PM EDT

@izzaboo @kirk_humphreys @cristama My search for #mtedchat Q5 etc. not working tonight.

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:55 PM EDT

Q6: Where do you go to seek ideas and inspiration? List sites, members of your PLN, regional and local outreach, others... #MTedchat

izzaboo May 3 @ 10:55 PM EDT

@mrstbauerly kids need to see wonder, imo. people often answer me when I wonder things outloud. (even when I'd rather just wonder) #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 3 @ 10:55 PM EDT

A6 #mtedchat; workshops; reading #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 3 @ 10:55 PM EDT

A6 #mtedchat; workshops; reading #MTedchat

izzaboo May 3 @ 10:56 PM EDT

@bookwormmarla I just did a search and most recent result was from 9 days ago. #mtedchat @kirk_humphreys @cristama

cwdexter May 3 @ 10:56 PM EDT

EdCampMT-West on Aug. 2 in East Helena. Sign up! https://t.co/iolzQuaEVG #MTedchat https://t.co/gHXuE6Co2A

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:56 PM EDT

@kirk_humphreys I missed tagging you in this one... Q3: In the context of education, inquiry means ______________ #mtedchat

bookwormmarla May 3 @ 10:57 PM EDT

@izzaboo @kirk_humphreys @cristama I know! Strange! #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:57 PM EDT

A6: To name a few @AliceKeeler, @tonyvincent, @jamestsanders, MEA-MFT Conf, MCCE Smr Tech Summit, ANY Google Summit, and YOU GUYS! #mtedchat

bookwormmarla May 3 @ 10:57 PM EDT

@izzaboo @kirk_humphreys @cristama I do pretty well with nurphchannel, though. #MTedchat

St006C May 3 @ 10:57 PM EDT

A6) TWITTER! Pinterest, TPT, Facebook, colleagues, peers, Google, @EdCampPSWA .... #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:58 PM EDT

Any tools/documents you share can be found at https://t.co/bC5pMjz7BC Please use #MTedchat to share what you are doing in your classroom.

HoffmannClass May 3 @ 10:58 PM EDT

A6: OPI is doing some great stuff with English ed these days. Been to a couple of events this year that have been great. #MTedchat

mr_b_history May 3 @ 10:58 PM EDT

A6: Recently from books @gcouros @bradmcurrie @simonsinek - Also from my emerging PLN and @twitter #edchats #mtedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 3 @ 10:58 PM EDT

A6 I learn a lot from those fun Ts at @BPSTIS @TraciPiltz @StantonShelly @AnnBruckerTIS #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:58 PM EDT

@izzaboo @bookwormmarla @kirk_humphreys Bizarre... I use Tweetchat for convo...tends to not miss.. and questions highlighted. #MTedchat

mrstbauerly May 3 @ 10:58 PM EDT

@izzaboo I used to be really bad about immediately answering Ss ?s or offering help, learning to wait & say "do you need me?" #MTedchat

SteveWyborney May 3 @ 10:58 PM EDT

Q6 Inspiration sprouts from dialogue. When we dialogue, share and give, we often sort our way to questions, ideas, and inspiration #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:58 PM EDT

I works amazeballs because really, we're all just learning from each other! :-) #mtedchat https://t.co/dDWOFfWlA2

NVradenburg - Moderator May 3 @ 10:58 PM EDT

A6 I learn a lot from those fun Ts at @BPSTIS @TraciPiltz @StantonShelly @AnnBruckerTIS #MTedchat

St006C May 3 @ 10:59 PM EDT

A6b) I love @NVradenburg 's ideas! #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:59 PM EDT

Challenge: Reach out to another educator in your community to include in next week’s discussion. #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 3 @ 10:59 PM EDT

@bookwormmarla @izzaboo @kirk_humphreys Ha!! Find knowing them all helps... they each fail at times ;) All will be in archives #mtedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 3 @ 10:59 PM EDT

Goodnight friends! #mtedchat