#gfedchat Archive

Monday October 30, 2017
9:30 PM EDT
  • participatechat Oct 30 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #gfedchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/94Hm07PpXW
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Welcome #gfedchat!
  • MrsVinje Oct 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Good Evening! Ashley Vinje, 2nd Grade at Lake Agassiz-Reeses Pumpkins for sure! #gfedchat
  • TerrytazDavis Oct 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Terry Davis, Lewis and Clark PE. Peanut butter cups. #gfedchat
  • CassieBaasch Oct 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Cassie Baasch I teach art at South Middle School and I love Reeses #gfedchat
  • MsBlakeman Oct 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Melinda Blakeman, Twining Elementary, Reading Specialist. My favorite Halloween candy is Reese's! #nowrongwaytoeatareeses #gfedchat
  • CaelyK Oct 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Caely Nikle- West- Grade 5 Kit-kat bars! #gfedchat
  • kristino720 Oct 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Hello! Kristin O'Connor, Special Ed, Discovery and my favorite Halloween candy is Kit Kat! Yum! 🍫 #gfedchat
  • TheOstgarden Oct 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Joseph Ostgarden, RRHS, Science Teacher, I love Reese's! #gfedchat
  • kcarney1967 Oct 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Kevin Carney - Red River - Social Studies mainly AP Psychology #gfedchat
  • smilingin3rd Oct 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Amber, 3rd grade, discovery, fav candy REECES Peanut Butter Cup #gfedchat
  • rlord050 Oct 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Becca Lord, 6th and 7th Grade World Languages at VMS.... LOVE REESE'S!!!! #nomnomnom #gfedchat
  • judyinmiddle Oct 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Judy Anderson AP at Schroeder MS --- anything with chocolate for Halloween #gfedchat
  • Beaufump Oct 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Amy Beauchamp FACS/GFCentral Snickers or Reeses! #gfedchat
  • LauraFoss1992 Oct 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Laura Foss - Head Start Family Services Coordinator & I love Almond Joys #gfedchat
  • MrRedlin Oct 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Michael Redlin. 5th Grade at Kelly. Twix! #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Kari Melland, Curriculum Tech Partner at Discovery & Phoenix. #gfedchat Favorite Halloween Candy:
  • Kphelps_15 Oct 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Kevin Phelps. Career Ed. Bite Sized Snickers. #gfedchat
  • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Joel Schleicher, GFPS Director of Technology, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups #gfedchat
  • buchhop25 Oct 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Melissa Buchhop, 4th grade at Century. Almond Joy #gfedchat
  • MsRittenbach Oct 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    7th ELA VMS. Reese's PB Cups! #gfedchat
  • 5thPhelps Oct 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Brittany Phelps, Ben Franklin, 5th Grade teacher, Reese's PBC! #gfedchat
  • FlaaganSpanish Oct 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Jayne Flaagan, Elementary Spanish, Butterfingers! #gfedchat
  • mbadger2121 Oct 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Melissa Badger, SpEd Wilder, Twix! #gfedchat
  • shyanneslp Oct 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Shyanne Driscoll, Speech-Language Pathologist at West. Fav Halloween candy is Reeces PB cups! #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Leah Smith, Discovery Elementary, Special Education, and my favorite Halloween candy is tied between Skittles and Kit Kat #gfedchat
  • mrsbethwalters Oct 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Beth Walters, FACS @ RR; Milky Way :) #gfedchat
  • MsBecksClass Oct 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Amanda Beck. West Elem. SPED. Reese’s peanut butter cups. #gfedchat
  • TOstgarden Oct 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Theresa Ostgarden South MS Business Ed~LOVE Snickers! #gfedchat
  • MrsFreund1 Oct 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Ann Freund, Kelly , 3 , Tootsie Roll #gfedchat
  • Grade2Connect Oct 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    LuAnn Schmidt, 2nd grade at Kelly and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups #gfedchat
  • atunseth Oct 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Adam Tunseth, 5th grade, Lake Agassiz. Favorite Halloween candy would be a Butterfinger bar #gfedchat
  • wilbersrockets6 Oct 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Kelly Wilber, 6th grade @ South. Twix! #gfedchat
  • TylerPiper4 Oct 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    tyler piper, sped at south...reeses #gfedchat
  • maultSLP Oct 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Megan Ault, SLP at GFC/Viking, and I love chocolate! #gfedchat
  • SkoolCNSLR_Mc Oct 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Counselor at BF, Peanut Butter Cups #gfedchat
  • Ellwinship Oct 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Chrissy Dewey- EL teacher Winship kitkat #gfedchat
  • Carlson2ndGrade Oct 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Megan Carlson, 2nd grade @ Discovery. Reese's! #gfedchat
  • Jwittmayer19 Oct 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Jennifer Wittmayer, Ben Franklin, instructional para, anything carmel #gfedchat
  • sindylarson Oct 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Sindy Larson, French au Lycée GFC. #gfedchat
  • shyanneslp Oct 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Shyanne Driscoll, West, Speech-Language Pathologist. Reese's PB Cups! #gfedchat
  • mrs_moch Oct 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Val Moch -- RRHS English -- Butterfinger #gfedchat
  • BuchhopTeach Oct 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Kara Buchhop, 4th grade at West Elementary. Sour Patch Kids! #gfedchat
  • AmyAmykruger2 Oct 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Amy Kruger - Elem Spanish - Kelly - Milk Duds! #gfedchat
  • emilyrositas Oct 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Emily Rositas, Special Ed, Viking Skittles #gfedchat
  • KaileyRestad Oct 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Kailey Restad> 2nd Gr> Discovery> REESE'S hands down #peanutbutteraddict #gfedchat
  • MThompsonHS Oct 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Michelle Thompson Head Start Teacher Reese's Peanut Butter Cups #gfedchat
  • bsullivan220 Oct 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Brady Sullivan, Specialist, Schroeder - Peanut M&M's! #gfedchat
  • BrandvoldsClass Oct 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Elisha Brandvold, Phoenix Elementary, Special Education, Twix! #gfedchat
  • mcleveland060 Oct 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Megan Cleveland GFC Business Education Pretty much any kind :) #gfedchat
  • Grade2Connect Oct 30 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Trade you my Twix for your Reese's! #gfedchat
  • MrMcFarlane00 Oct 30 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Richard David McFarlane the First, RRHS, Theatre and Speech. Snickers bars from @pb4gfc ‘s house! #gfedchat
  • pb4gfc Oct 30 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Paul, Grand Forks Central Choir, Dots and its not even close...oh, and whatever @MrMcFarlane00 gives out! #gfedchat
  • sbrandt280 Oct 30 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Sandy Brandt SPED Discovery/Twining Carmel Mars Bar #gfedchat
  • MSpicer209 Oct 30 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Michelle Spicer, Schroeder Middle School, Speech-Language Pathologist. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups! #gfedchat
  • kpaulson070 Oct 30 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    VMS. 7th grade sped. Reese's PB cups all day every day! #gfedchat
  • Grade2Connect Oct 30 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    I knew I LIKED you! #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Sending all the #gfedchat participants a virtual bowl of Halloween treats for tonight's chat! A little sugar rush for our brains! :)
  • kaialunde Oct 30 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Kaia Lunde, 8th grade world languages. #gfedchat Favorite Halloween Candy: Twix
  • KaileyRestad Oct 30 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Thank you for making your questions on pictures!!! This makes it so much easier for me to find them.... :) #gfedchat
    In reply to @KariMelland
  • ann_herbeck Oct 30 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Ann Herbeck - South, 6th grade Science #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Two bits of info for tonight's #gfedchat
  • MrRedlin Oct 30 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Any time peace partner! #gfedchat
    In reply to @Grade2Connect
  • Johnson5Century Oct 30 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Lindsey Johnson, 5th grade @ Century Elementary, Starbursts. #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    2nd Bit of Info #gfedchat
  • MrsHeydt Oct 30 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Lori Heydt, Reading Recovery, Century...Heath bars (which I have so far avoided purchasing this year!) #gfedchat
  • whitneyjo07 Oct 30 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Whitney Wolf- kindergarten at Wilder! My favorite is Skittles! #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Question 1 #gfedchat
  • DanikaDSmith Oct 30 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Danika Smith, Head Start Teacher, Kisses! #gfedchat
  • PowellsOwlsGF Oct 30 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Kelly Powell, Discovery, ECSE teacher I ❤️Tootsie Rolls! #gfedchat
  • JenStarcevic Oct 30 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Jen Starcevic, elem Spanish, candy corn #nationalcandycornday #gfedchat
  • MrsVinje Oct 30 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A1: Go noodles, getting the wiggles out before the lesson, walk and talk partners #gfedchat
  • kaialunde Oct 30 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A1: Usually my 8th graders are too cool for Go Noodle, but sometimes they are willing to try to get some energy out! #gfedchat
  • wilbersrockets6 Oct 30 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A1: I try to vary my instruction every 15 - 20 minutes. #gfedchat
  • TerrytazDavis Oct 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1: I teach PE so movement is what I do. #gfedchat
  • Carlson2ndGrade Oct 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    When sharing I play music and students move around the room. When music stops they find a partner to share with. #gfedchat
  • AmyAmykruger2 Oct 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1: When we sing songs, we always add hand/body movement with the lyrics. #gfedchat
  • buchhop25 Oct 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1: @GoNoodle breaks, just moving from one spot to another as we change subjects, kagan activities #gfedchat
  • mrsbethwalters Oct 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1: Luckily, much of what I teach requires lab-based activities 50% or more of the time so it's easy to incorporate movement. #gfedchat
  • FlaaganSpanish Oct 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    songs with movement - kids learn, have fun doing it and the music helps them retain it! #gfedchat
  • rlord050 Oct 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1: I use movement to answer Qs. Voting by where they are. I also have my Ss get up and talk to each other in the target language. #gfedchat
  • SkoolCNSLR_Mc Oct 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1: try to use a lot of partner activities or turn-n-talk #gfedchat
  • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1: I was always striving to make history more “hands on” which meant projects, therefore movement. #gfedchat
  • BuchhopTeach Oct 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1: GoNoodle, transitions between daily 3 rounds or math stations, hand up, pair up, share up, answering questions by standing #gfedchat
  • ann_herbeck Oct 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1: Group activities & play music often #gfedchat
  • mrs_moch Oct 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1: With older students, I let them know that they can walk as they read to help focus. One has chosen to pace quietly every day. #gfedchat
  • TylerPiper4 Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    a1- this is something i should make a more purposeful attempt at working into my lessons #gfedchat
  • smilingin3rd Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1 memorizing math facts. some slides are facts some are exercises put to themed music. #gfedchat
  • MsBlakeman Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1: I love using sounds in motion when teaching letter ID & sounds. #gfedchat
  • judyinmiddle Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1: specifically schedule a Ss day to have breaks, PE every day - pressure sensitivities - use the weight room. #gfedchat
  • MrsFreund1 Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1: movement between activities, turn talk and stand when answering questions , go noodle #gfedchat
  • whitneyjo07 Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1: gonoodle, cosmic kids yoga, letter/word hunts around the room #gfedchat
  • KaileyRestad Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1: I use whole brain learning, so we move quite often. Showing answers with their whole body. Brain Breaks. #gfedchat #wholebrain
  • kristino720 Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1: My Ss can walk around while working, move from seat to seat, sit on wobble seats, movement breaks between questions, etc. #gfedchat
  • MrsSlominski2 Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Allison Slominski, Winship, 2nd grade love me some Butterfinger! #gfedchat
  • Grade2Connect Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1: Lots of opportunities for @GoNoodle, transitioning to different places, music and flexible seating. #gfedchat
  • MsRittenbach Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1: Stations, Gallery Walks, and Four Corner activities come to mind w/movement. #gfedchat
  • PowellsOwlsGF Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1 - in prek, we could not get through a 25 minute circle time without at least three movement breaks. #gfedchat
  • MrRedlin Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1: Brain breaks, "hands on, minds on" activities and projects #gfedchat
  • MrsHeydt Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1: We move from activity to activity within the RR lesson & around the room - sleepy afternoon kiddos get to do jumping jacks 🙃 #gfedchat
  • BuchhopTeach Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1P2 - also lots of whole brain learning - movement to learn vocab words! #gfedchat
  • kcarney1967 Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A!: A lot my lessons are movement based sometimes even outside the classroom and around the building...even doing whiteboard work #gfedchat
  • mcleveland060 Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1: I have students move from their desks into discussion groups with different students. #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1: Allowing individualized movement and positions while learning. Standing, wobble stools, sitting on legs, etc. #gfedchat
  • mbadger2121 Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1: around the world game with flash cards, vocab, spelling. Yoga cards with learning activities. animal actions for younger ss #gfedchat
  • Ellwinship Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1: We do morning greeting that always have movement gonoodle brain breaks for me and students #gfedchat
  • 5thPhelps Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1: flexible seating, walk and talk partners, group projects, deck of cards exercise for brain break, reading/math rotations #gfedchat
  • pb4gfc Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1: We always have a physical aspect to our warm-ups and we sit/stand throughout. We change formations as well during rehearsal. #gfedchat
  • MThompsonHS Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1 We use music and movement everyday, all day long! Lots of learning takes place through music and movement #gfedchat
  • sindylarson Oct 30 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A1: Stations and working on building a list of go to brain breaks. #gfedchat
  • sbrandt280 Oct 30 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    I like to use flexible seating, wobble chairs, fidget toys etc. Movement increases concentration #gfedchat
  • Johnson5Century Oct 30 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A1-Some of my Ss don't get into the brain breaks anymore. MakesMeSad! So we walk fast/run around the parking lot. They love that! #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A1There was a lot of movement with Google Expeditions VR field trips today! #gfedchat
  • bsullivan220 Oct 30 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A1: Just got into go-noodle again. Go for walks - smaller class size helps. #gfedchat
  • atunseth Oct 30 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A1: I will be completely honest...I struggle with making time for movement. However, I have implemented a Read & Ride. #gfedchat
  • MrMcFarlane00 Oct 30 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A1: I’m lucky to teach high school theatre, where we are constantly moving. Also, watching @pb4gfc ‘s moves on the dance floor #gfedchat
  • Mr_Hoheisel Oct 30 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A1: I tried to incorporate purposeful movement in the classroom. Not just moving to move, but moving for a purpose. #gfedchat
  • shyanneslp Oct 30 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A1: Jumping, clapping, dancing, pushing items (heavy movement), search & finding items around the room...the list goes on! #gfedchat
  • mrs_moch Oct 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A1: When handing in work part-way through class, I'll purposefully tell students to "come hand them in" (not me collecting them) #gfedchat
  • Beaufump Oct 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A1: A lot of what I teach involves some movement naturally. And I rarely tell Ss that they can't get up to do something. #gfedchat
  • kmuus12 Oct 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A1 #gfedchat Kurt Muus Viking 5th Grade Snickers!
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    How do you encourage kids to do this since some kids are reluctant to get up and move? #gfedchat
    • rlord050 Oct 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
      A1: I use movement to answer Qs. Voting by where they are. I also have my Ss get up and talk to each other in the target language. #gfedchat
  • DanikaDSmith Oct 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Q1: Prior to every large group learning experience, we do music & movement! "Chicken Count" By Jack Hartmann is our current fav. #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A1: I encourage students to stretch. Stop for a minute and get the blood moving in a purposeful way #gfedchat
  • rlord050 Oct 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A1 Cont: I also like to use my Ss to build models when possible... like we build language family trees out of ourselves! #gfedchat
  • CaelyK Oct 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A1: Brain breaks, flexible seating, recess #gfedchat
  • KaileyRestad Oct 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A1: Ss often like to "act out" their learning. How a seed grows, what liquids look like, vocabulary words. SO fun! #gfedchat
  • TOstgarden Oct 30 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Do you have much room in your lab for moving around? #gfedchat
    In reply to @mcleveland060
  • pb4gfc Oct 30 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Every scene is a chase scene, right @MrMcFarlane00! #gfedchat
  • maultSLP Oct 30 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A1: I encourage Ss to sit, stand, move, whatever helps their learning! #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Can you tell us more about Hand up, Pair Up and Share Up? #gfedchat
    • BuchhopTeach Oct 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
      A1: GoNoodle, transitions between daily 3 rounds or math stations, hand up, pair up, share up, answering questions by standing #gfedchat
  • MrsSlominski2 Oct 30 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A1: brain breaks (go noodle), transitions during rotations, working around the room #gfedchat
  • MThompsonHS Oct 30 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    @DanikaDSmith Love this song!! #gfedchat
    • DanikaDSmith Oct 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT
      Q1: Prior to every large group learning experience, we do music & movement! "Chicken Count" By Jack Hartmann is our current fav. #gfedchat
  • TheOstgarden Oct 30 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A1: I wish I could say my students used it all the time but it's more so me moving around, something I need to work on #gfedchat
  • rlord050 Oct 30 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    I've only ever had a couple hesitant kids... then I've secretly prompted other kids to approach them first! #gfedchat
    • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT
      How do you encourage kids to do this since some kids are reluctant to get up and move? #gfedchat
      • rlord050 Oct 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
        A1: I use movement to answer Qs. Voting by where they are. I also have my Ss get up and talk to each other in the target language. #gfedchat
  • kpaulson070 Oct 30 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A1: Giving students little cleaning jobs or take a note to another teacher to give them some movement when they're antsy in class #gfedchat
  • Mr_Hoheisel Oct 30 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A1: Look inside a primary classroom, those teachers have movement down to a science! #gfedchat
  • BrandvoldsClass Oct 30 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A1:Brainbreaks,gonoodles,task cards taped up around the room, and interactive activities on the Smartboard #gfedchat
  • MSpicer209 Oct 30 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A1: Having the students help me grab materials in the room for the lesson. Work at the white board. #gfedchat
  • MrsH_511 Oct 30 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A1-Brain breaks when the year started. It fizzled some & I can see the need. the Ss need it to be part of reg. routine. #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A1 3 min Brain Breaks that maybe even HS students would do especially classes with late lunch & 7th hour https://t.co/20dUajDuSa #gfedchat
  • Jwittmayer19 Oct 30 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A1: I love gonoodle for sure... it mixes it up for me! #gfedchat
  • emilyrositas Oct 30 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A1: I use wobble chairs in my room and of course we dance! #gfedchat
  • amykuznia Oct 30 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Amy Sage, K Discovery, Take 5 candy bars! #gfedchat
  • Kphelps_15 Oct 30 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A1: I am normally the one moving around during the Career Units.....#gfedchat #workingonit
  • BuchhopTeach Oct 30 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    Hand up, play music while they walk. Walk until the music stops, then high 5 closest person. Share with that person. rinse/repeat! #gfedchat
    In reply to @KariMelland
  • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 30 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A1: By nature, movement becomes a learner-centered experience…#gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 30 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    I think there would be fewer reluctant students in a classroom that has built a collaborative and supportive community #gfedchat
    In reply to @rlord050
  • BuchhopTeach Oct 30 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Totally not my idea - first learned about it with Kagan stuff #gfedchat
    In reply to @KariMelland
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Awesome! Thanks! #gfedchat
    • BuchhopTeach Oct 30 @ 9:46 PM EDT
      Hand up, play music while they walk. Walk until the music stops, then high 5 closest person. Share with that person. rinse/repeat! #gfedchat
      In reply to @KariMelland
  • kmuus12 Oct 30 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A1 Quick 7 minute break outside halfway throught the a.m. #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Q2 #gfedchat
  • MThompsonHS Oct 30 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    YUMMY! #gfedchat
    In reply to @amykuznia
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Good idea to have other kids prompt them. #gfedchat
    • rlord050 Oct 30 @ 9:44 PM EDT
      I've only ever had a couple hesitant kids... then I've secretly prompted other kids to approach them first! #gfedchat
      • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT
        How do you encourage kids to do this since some kids are reluctant to get up and move? #gfedchat
        • rlord050 Oct 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
          A1: I use movement to answer Qs. Voting by where they are. I also have my Ss get up and talk to each other in the target language. #gfedchat
  • JenStarcevic Oct 30 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A2We sing songs and march in Spanish. I have a little interventions kiddo who loves basketball so we work that in whenever we can #gfedchat
  • TOstgarden Oct 30 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    What about labs? #gfedchat
    In reply to @TheOstgarden
  • amykuznia Oct 30 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A1:Power points that have the Ss answer a few questions on dry erase boards, then get up & exercise, then more ?'s, then exercise! #gfedchat
  • maultSLP Oct 30 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A2: Multiple modalities for the win! I have Ss show it, hear it, say it, draw it in speech. #gfedchat
  • JeremyCebula Oct 30 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A2: Change up lessons and allow Ss multiple ways to show what they know/learned #gfedchat
  • BuchhopTeach Oct 30 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A2: Present the same info in a variety of ways, allow different modes of processing (notes, pics) and of showing what they know #gfedchat
  • buchhop25 Oct 30 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A2: CHOICE! Keep in mind the multiple intelligences while teaching and assigning work/projects #gfedchat
  • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 30 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A2: First thought, I believe there should be LESS “teacher delivery” and MORE student-centered learning. #gfedchat
  • AmyAmykruger2 Oct 30 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A2: It reminds us to differentiate instruction and allow for multiple ways for Ss to show what they know. #gfedchat
  • MsBlakeman Oct 30 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A2: Ts need to differentiate instruction and offer different ways for Ss to present what they know. #gfedchat
  • Mr_Hoheisel Oct 30 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A2: Then we can’t teach just one way! #gfedchat
  • kpaulson070 Oct 30 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A2: As a special ed teacher, I'm big on letting kids show their knowledge in whichever way they are able to do so best #gfedchat
  • mcleveland060 Oct 30 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A2: Teachers need to differentiate their teaching and assess S's with a method that allows them to be successful. #gfedchat
  • mrsbethwalters Oct 30 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A2: Vary methods of assessment-keep in mind LS, MI, etc. #gfedchat
  • kristino720 Oct 30 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A2: Ts need to teach the same material different ways and Ss need choice to show what they know. #gfedchat
  • pb4gfc Oct 30 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Q2: I always attempt to discuss multiple ways to approach solutions and ask Ss to share their method. Ss feel invested in process. #gfedchat
  • TOstgarden Oct 30 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A2: I have projects. If kids can tell/talk me through what they did or present a final product, I focus on those understandings #gfedchat
  • MrMcFarlane00 Oct 30 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A2: Differentiated instruction on Ts part, check for understanding on Ss part. @pb4gfc is REALLY good at this. #gfedchat
  • SkoolCNSLR_Mc Oct 30 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A2: S show their strengths in many ways. Sometimes as Ts, we have to show them they can struggle & succeed #gfedchat
  • Carlson2ndGrade Oct 30 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A2: Differentiation and allow students to show their learning in a variety of ways. #gfedchat
  • MsRittenbach Oct 30 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A2: Scaffolding skills/previewing info are important to gauging Ss' knowledge. Also have Ss choose how they show their knowledge #gfedchat
  • 5thPhelps Oct 30 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A2: Differentiating instruction and having students interact with the knowledge in multiple ways-multiple intelligences #gfedchat
  • FlaaganSpanish Oct 30 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Use as many senses as possible in teaching to reach as many kids as possilbe! #gfedchat
  • TOstgarden Oct 30 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A2 cont: I also have kids help teach other kids for better understanding as well. #gfedchat
  • MsBlakeman Oct 30 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A2 cont: offering choice and involving tech can help with this. Providing students opportunities to SHOW what they know #gfedchat
  • BrandvoldsClass Oct 30 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A2:Let students to choose how they want to present what they have a learned such as through a song, poem, drawing, slideshow, etc. #gfedchat
  • Mr_Hoheisel Oct 30 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    I like that! Hit all of their senses. #gfedchat
    In reply to @FlaaganSpanish
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    As a Ss, I love when I don't have to always listen first. I like to know what is expected & get started. Maybe true for Ss too? #gfedchat
  • Kphelps_15 Oct 30 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A2: Multiple options of career paths to choose from. Do not focus on just one certain area. Hit relevant info at each grade level #gfedchat
  • Grade2Connect Oct 30 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A2: We need to teach & share information in a variety of ways & allow Ss to share their learning by providing choice. #gfedchat
  • rlord050 Oct 30 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A2: My 7s have few assignments they MUST do. Instead they have options. I always say if Ss don't get one option, pick another! #gfedchat
  • MrRedlin Oct 30 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A2: Switching up types of assessments. Student centered learning #gfedchat
  • kcarney1967 Oct 30 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A2: A lot of ideas can be delivered in a multitude of formats - discussions, hands on activities, quick writes, presentations.....#gfedchat
  • kcebula Oct 30 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A1: crossing midline exercises, Gonoodle brain breaks, flexible seating so kids move when they want, 4 corners, music #gfedchat
  • PowellsOwlsGF Oct 30 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A2 - We need to teach it in different ways and allow the Ss to show understanding in different ways.#notallcreatedequal #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 30 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Differentiated Instruction and incorporating the various aspects of learning styles and preferences. AND student choice! #options #gfedchat
  • mrs_moch Oct 30 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A2: I'm a firm believer in "re-write opportunities" on larger writing assignments. Prove that you learned how to do the skill! #gfedchat
  • mattsolberg22 Oct 30 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A2: Many examples w/kids when we do activities in the shop. Whether building w/balsa or design projects. Brings out new strengths! #gfedchat
  • CaelyK Oct 30 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A2: Allow choice in how students show what they know, provide different platforms for delivering information #gfedchat
  • MThompsonHS Oct 30 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A2 differentiate instruction in order to reach all students. Students could have a choice in how they show what they know #gfedchat
  • Jwittmayer19 Oct 30 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A2: I teach through music, flip charts, games, videos, etc. I try to get the info across in lots of ways. #gfedchat
  • KJWirt Oct 30 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Kari HearnGFC special Ed. Getting here a little late tonight #gfedchat
  • amykuznia Oct 30 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A2: Differentiating / utilizing personal experiences / making learning meaningful to each student #gfedchat
  • MsBecksClass Oct 30 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A2: Teach same content in multiple ways, and across different settings. #gfedchat
  • Kphelps_15 Oct 30 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A2 Cont: Ss show what they learned by following up with a job shadow, career forum, career fair, job application, etc. #gfedchat
  • kaialunde Oct 30 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A2: This is what I was referring to...#gfedchat
  • kcebula Oct 30 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A2: Ts use different methods and allow freedom of choice for Ss to show what they've learned #gfedchat
  • emilyrositas Oct 30 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A2: letting students show what they know by doing it the way they learn the best. not everyone is the same #gfedchat
  • TheOstgarden Oct 30 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A2: Tteachers need to make sure they are switching up how they do things and also giving Ss lots of choice in showing learning #gfedchat
  • sbrandt280 Oct 30 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A 2 Multimodality, student input #gfedchat
  • MrsH_511 Oct 30 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A2-Looking at a new topic in different ways and allowing choice in the way Ss show their learning is so important. #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A2 LOVED when my son's AP History class got to make video for end of the year learning instead of a test. #MultipleIntelligences #gfedchat
  • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 30 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A2: Students need less worksheets to show what they know and more authentic learning experiences. via @sjunkins #gfedchat
  • kcebula Oct 30 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A2: Ss asked to day if they could research the Titanic and then teach it to the class:) Made my teacher heart happy #gfedchat
  • rlord050 Oct 30 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Me too! I don't let Ss stay stuck at a bad grade! If they did poorly, I didnt teach them, so I did poorly! I'm not okay with that! #gfedchat
    In reply to @mrs_moch
  • shyanneslp Oct 30 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A2: Constantly adapt my lessons and ss goals, to fit my ss learning styles and abilities #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 30 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Something they can take with them and share with others. Awesome!! #gfedchat
    In reply to @KariMelland
  • MSpicer209 Oct 30 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A2: I try to teach in at least 2 different ways (visual pic + auditory OR written + auditory).My Ss LOVE info in video form #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    So true...this is hard because as Ts our brains have a preferred way of storing info but our Ss brains aren't always like ours #gfedchat
    • TheOstgarden Oct 30 @ 9:54 PM EDT
      A2: Tteachers need to make sure they are switching up how they do things and also giving Ss lots of choice in showing learning #gfedchat
  • MsBlakeman Oct 30 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Yes! Switching things up is often hard, but so necessary! #gfedchat
    • TheOstgarden Oct 30 @ 9:54 PM EDT
      A2: Tteachers need to make sure they are switching up how they do things and also giving Ss lots of choice in showing learning #gfedchat
  • TheOstgarden Oct 30 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    For the most part that feels like the norm. I guess there is a lab using people movement when hotwheels movement would work too #gfedchat
    In reply to @TOstgarden
  • ann_herbeck Oct 30 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A2: Offer lots of choices and make information & requirements easily available so students can revisit throughout the process. #gfedchat
  • kristino720 Oct 30 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    "If they did poorly, I didn't teach them, so I did poorly!" GREAT stuff!!!!! #gfedchat
    • rlord050 Oct 30 @ 9:55 PM EDT
      Me too! I don't let Ss stay stuck at a bad grade! If they did poorly, I didnt teach them, so I did poorly! I'm not okay with that! #gfedchat
      In reply to @mrs_moch
  • kseniakelly1 Oct 30 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A2: We talk about multiple intelligences, and the ways students can present what they have learned: create a poem/song, a game #gfedchat
  • MrsHeydt Oct 30 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A2: not to mention, it can get redundant to teach the SAME thing the SAME way year after year! #switchitup #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Q3 #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Yes! Yes! Yes! Students learning is a reflection on Ss understanding & effort AND Ts instruction for Ss BRAINS. #gfedchat
    • rlord050 Oct 30 @ 9:55 PM EDT
      Me too! I don't let Ss stay stuck at a bad grade! If they did poorly, I didnt teach them, so I did poorly! I'm not okay with that! #gfedchat
      In reply to @mrs_moch
  • MrsVinje Oct 30 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A3: Keep my mini-lessons to 10 minutes...no longer! #gfedchat
  • maultSLP Oct 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A3: Keep tasks short -or- varied. Multiple tasks, same objective. First see it, next task say it, finally draw it, etc. #gfedchat
  • mrs_moch Oct 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Definitely! I say, "I can't MAKE you take advantage of this opportunity, but this is a great OPPORTUNITY! (100% their decision) #gfedchat
    • rlord050 Oct 30 @ 9:55 PM EDT
      Me too! I don't let Ss stay stuck at a bad grade! If they did poorly, I didnt teach them, so I did poorly! I'm not okay with that! #gfedchat
      In reply to @mrs_moch
  • CassieBaasch Oct 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A3: I try to change up what we're doing or give students a mind break after a long time of working to help them refocus. #gfedchat
  • mrsbethwalters Oct 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A3: Adults brains work the same way...if I feel like I would be getting bored, it's time to mix it up! :) #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Love how the conversation is flowing between participants tonight to build & ask questions of each other! #DiggingDeeper #gfedchat
  • mcleveland060 Oct 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A3: Break up the hour with several activities. Also, keep S's engaged by asking questions as we learn to check for understanding. #gfedchat
  • AmyAmykruger2 Oct 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A3:I don't lecture. I switch it up. Lots of movement. Keep a list of tasks visible. #gfedchat
  • TylerPiper4 Oct 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    a3- tell them that and make sure they know the lesson is structured for this, stress importance of them having some accountability #gfedchat
  • TOstgarden Oct 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A3: I stay away from a lot of lecture. I try to talk with the kids the first 5 mins. and then have them learn by doing. #gfedchat
  • TheOstgarden Oct 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A3: I try to at least alternate between new information and using that information in any given class period #gfedchat
  • KaileyRestad Oct 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A3: Digestible bites. #portioncontrol #toomanycarbs #carbs = info #gfedchat
  • BuchhopTeach Oct 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A3: Purposefully build in turn and talks, response/processing opportunities if the mini-lesson / work needs to be longer #gfedchat
  • kcebula Oct 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A3: Ss teach partners, get up and move, quick brain breaks, more movement, #gfedchat
  • kcarney1967 Oct 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A3: Keep things fresh, keep moving ideas forward and rework concepts into different formats....never get boring....#gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Teachers reflecting on their teaching and making changes has a huge impact on student learning #gfedchat
    In reply to @kristino720
  • buchhop25 Oct 30 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    A3: Over the past few years my goal has been to get my lessons to short mini lessons and include movement if it gets long #gfedchat
  • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 30 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    A3: Plan to change things up every 10 minutes; i.e. hook, direct instruction, application, formative assessment, reflection…#gfedchat
  • BuchhopTeach Oct 30 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    That's what I love about whole brain teaching - I wish I remembered to do it more often!! #gfedchat
    In reply to @KaileyRestad
  • PageKristy Oct 30 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    A1: When I am working with Ss, I will take breaks during testing, outside or gym time after testing, or just a run down the hall #gfedchat
  • TerrytazDavis Oct 30 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    A3: I show Ss what I want and then let them practice. Change up skills and practice again. #gfedchat
  • MsBlakeman Oct 30 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    A3: switch it up! We do this in RR - by switching activities, Ts can provide instruction that is digestible and applicable #gfedchat
  • emilyrositas Oct 30 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    A3: keep lesson short but make sure you keep them engaged in the activity after the lesson. #gfedchat
  • rlord050 Oct 30 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    A3: My attention span isnt great either... If I'm bored, my kids are DEFINITELY bored and we need to move on! #gfedchat
  • kristino720 Oct 30 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    A3: Ss need some kind of break or change MUCH more often than we think they do! #gfedchat
  • kpaulson070 Oct 30 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    A3: Try to break learning focuses and tasks into short segments. Change it up and get them moving and shifting focuses. #gfedchat
  • MrsH_511 Oct 30 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    A3-I try to limit teacher talking to short chunks and more group/partner/independent work for the bigger chunks of time. #gfedchat
  • SkoolCNSLR_Mc Oct 30 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    A3: start Ss out easy then add task to build upon skill and challenge them. #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Repetition Rules + Attention Rule = Brain Engagement :) #gfedchat
    • TheOstgarden Oct 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT
      A3: I try to at least alternate between new information and using that information in any given class period #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 30 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    A3: Mini-Lessons and digestible bits. Mix it up, keep them moving, and keep them engaged. Student Centered Learning! #gfedchat
  • MSpicer209 Oct 30 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    A3: Switch up the task during speech sessions #gfedchat
  • MsBlakeman Oct 30 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    A3 cont: I try to remember how I feel when I have been sitting and being talked at for too long #gfedchat
  • pb4gfc Oct 30 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    A3: The key to a good choir rehearsal is pacing, just like the key to good drama scenes blocked by @MrMcFarlane00. #gfedchat
  • BrandvoldsClass Oct 30 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    A3: Keep lessons short, schedule a break after 10 min of lesson, have some kind of movement/check for understanding activity #gfedchat
  • KaileyRestad Oct 30 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    get on it! I use to think it was extra work for me, and now it's 2nd nature. I sometimes wonder how I did things b4! #gfedchat
    In reply to @BuchhopTeach
  • judyinmiddle Oct 30 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    A3: start small - but never settle - kids need to work on focus and persevance #gfedchat
  • Grade2Connect Oct 30 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    A3: Turn & talks, shorter lessons, more breaks. #gfedchat
  • MsBecksClass Oct 30 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    A3: movement breaks and work, work, brain break rotations. #gfedchat
  • JeremyCebula Oct 30 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    A3: Less talking by Ts the better. Short and sweet and be there to help as needed. #gfedchat
  • PageKristy Oct 30 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    A2: Diversity is very important within when learning & teaching, but it is also very challenging, as well. Kudos to Tts #gfedchat
  • MrsFreund1 Oct 30 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    A3: get ss to their activity asapossible, give directions in small amounts, send to work, call back to go over next activity #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    A3 Does anyone think this is harder when there seems like there is so much to get done in a short time with Ss? #gfedchat
  • mattsolberg22 Oct 30 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    A3: Jump in & check for needed redirection often. Most of my lessons are interactive, usually redirection from peer distractions. #gfedchat
  • PowellsOwlsGF Oct 30 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    10 minutes! I am lucky if I can stay focused that long! Switch it up! Talk, move, do, listen, see, etc. #gfedchat
  • BuchhopTeach Oct 30 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Yes!!! #gfedchat
    In reply to @KariMelland
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 30 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    That is SO hard to do but it is necessary! How do you try to manage the time? A timer, flipchart, etc? #gfedchat
    In reply to @MrsVinje
  • wilbersrockets6 Oct 30 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    A3: Vary instruction #gfedchat
  • MrsHeydt Oct 30 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    A3: if the T can build some level of anticipation/excitement for the next thing, it can help to hold S attention #gfedchat
  • buchhop25 Oct 30 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    YES! Some days it is #gfedchat
    In reply to @KariMelland
  • MrsFreund1 Oct 30 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    This applies to me as an adult , too! #gfedchat
    • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 30 @ 10:01 PM EDT
      love the analogy. I'm a visual learner and I can SEE it and therefore understand it!
      In reply to @KaileyRestad
  • JenStarcevic Oct 30 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    A3:with 30 min classes (elem Spanish) we only get 3-10 minute snippets!! It really is just about the right timing for new learning #gfedchat
  • KaileyRestad Oct 30 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    I started showing my Ss how to sketch note. THEY LOVE IT! Freedom + writing/drawing = success! #gfedchat
    In reply to @joelschleicher
  • MrsFreund1 Oct 30 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Agree #gfedchat
    • MrsHeydt Oct 30 @ 10:03 PM EDT
      A3: if the T can build some level of anticipation/excitement for the next thing, it can help to hold S attention #gfedchat
  • MsBlakeman Oct 30 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Absolutely! I think when we feel like we are in a time crunch, we try to cram information and ignore the attention span of Ss #gfedchat
    In reply to @KariMelland
  • atunseth Oct 30 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A3: change it up! Put yourself in the seat and what would you expect or want? #gfedchat
  • amykuznia Oct 30 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A3: Keep mini lessons mini! :) Hook em in.... get them invested! #gfedchat
  • MrsFreund1 Oct 30 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Whats this?? #gfedchat
    • KaileyRestad Oct 30 @ 10:04 PM EDT
      I started showing my Ss how to sketch note. THEY LOVE IT! Freedom + writing/drawing = success! #gfedchat
      In reply to @joelschleicher
  • MrsHeydt Oct 30 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A3, cont: even "I'll let you read to find out what happens at the end" after book intro. Ss are excited to pick up book & read! #gfedchat
  • DanikaDSmith Oct 30 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Q3: When I am beginning to lose their attention, I have them come "cozy close." Scooting their bodies forward is enough to refocus #gfedchat
  • BuchhopTeach Oct 30 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    And then they don't end up remembering any of it! #gfedchat
    In reply to @MsBlakeman, @KariMelland
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A3 No wonder Ts & Ss are tired at the end of a lesson...but tired in a good way.. instead of managing misbehavior. #gfedchat
  • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 30 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A3: bottom line...brains lose focus when not engaged; engagement is increased through relevant, authentic & meaningful learning #gfedchat
  • CaelyK Oct 30 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A3: Ten minutes is hard sometimes, but I try to be mindful of this. Once students start to wiggle, I know I've gone on too long. #gfedchat
  • kseniakelly1 Oct 30 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    We change activities often, I don't talk a lot, but let them explore and experiment with the content themselves: research, respond #gfedchat
  • Grade2Connect Oct 30 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    @KariMelland Yes! Our time with Ss is so limited. #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 30 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    I feel like breaks during tests have an even larger impact because Ss tend to feel stressed during tests. #gfedchat
    In reply to @PageKristy
  • mbadger2121 Oct 30 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    A3: instructions ready, brain breaks, learning activity games, verbal exist slips sometimes instead of writing or technology #gfedchat
  • kmuus12 Oct 30 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    A3 #gfedchat Use examples that are in the Ss world when giving a lesson. Touch base with all/most Ss during a lesson.
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Q4 #gfedchat
  • MrRedlin Oct 30 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    A3: Turn and talks, discussion, move around/rotate centers #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    I re-learn this every time I have to sit and listen as a learner. Let them talk more. Let them move more. And have a snack :) #gfedchat
    • kristino720 Oct 30 @ 10:01 PM EDT
      A3: Ss need some kind of break or change MUCH more often than we think they do! #gfedchat
  • PageKristy Oct 30 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    A3: I observed a Tt who repeated a motivational saying every 10 mins that Ss repeated after him & only took secs. #gfedchat
  • shyanneslp Oct 30 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    A3: Build in breaks, things for ss to look forward to #gfedchat
  • MrMcFarlane00 Oct 30 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    A3: Keep things fresh, keep moving ideas forward and rework concepts into different formats....never get boring....#gfedchat @pb4gfc rules
  • sbrandt280 Oct 30 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    3 to 5 minutes depending on the age of the student. I try to change it up before I lose them. #gfedchat
  • KaileyRestad Oct 30 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    writing ideas/notes with words/pictures. Showing them how to write their thinking in short snipits #gfedchat
    In reply to @MrsFreund1
  • MrsFreund1 Oct 30 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A4: State it from the beginning and continue to mention it . Restate at end, leave time for reflection #gfedchat
  • rlord050 Oct 30 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A4: That's why posted learning goals are so important! I remember lessons in HS that I did NOT get the point of... *sigh* #gfedchat
  • TOstgarden Oct 30 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A4: Wouldn't this be the Essential Question or Goal of the lesson which should be posted? #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    And wasn't "Almost, Maine" fantastic?! Loved it! #gfedchat
  • MsBlakeman Oct 30 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A4providing learning goals or a summary before the lesson may help Ss to focus during the lessons and help them grab onto details #gfedchat
  • MrsFreund1 Oct 30 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    will you send me a picture of a students ?? #gfedchat
    • KaileyRestad Oct 30 @ 10:06 PM EDT
      writing ideas/notes with words/pictures. Showing them how to write their thinking in short snipits #gfedchat
      In reply to @MrsFreund1
  • Carlson2ndGrade Oct 30 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A4: Going over the I Can statements. Quickly telling them what they're going to be learning about before beginning. #gfedchat
  • TheOstgarden Oct 30 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A4: I always reference the goals in a stealthy science application so they're being checked without realizing it #gfedchat
  • mrsbethwalters Oct 30 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A4: Learning goals-both broad & narrow, posted, discussed...connecting to "when in life you will need this". :) #gfedchat
  • PageKristy Oct 30 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A4: Maybe time for a reflection statement after each period with what Ss learned or what didn't learn? #gfedchat
  • maultSLP Oct 30 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A4: Have Ss repeat instructions back to me, check for comprehension, or tell a peer. #gfedchat
  • MrRedlin Oct 30 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A4: State and restate throughout the lesson. Recap the key details at the end #gfedchat
  • kcebula Oct 30 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A4: Post it, say it, have them tell a partner and teach a partner, at the end tell partner #gfedchat
  • mattsolberg22 Oct 30 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A4: Hit the learning goals at the beginning and recap at the end of lesson at a minimum. #gfedchat
  • BuchhopTeach Oct 30 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A4: As we start - I tell them what the gist / learning goal is. I need to remember to do it at the end too! #gfedchat
  • MrsH_511 Oct 30 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A4-Reflections, practicing the skill, exit Slips or a similar idea #gfedchat
  • FlaaganSpanish Oct 30 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A4: Ask your kids what they just learned - and hopefully you will hear what you just tried to teach! #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 30 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A4: I have one or two learning goals for students to focus on and rate. "I can" statements in view during the lesson to refer to #gfedchat
  • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 30 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A4: During & after...embedded formative assessments provide insight to student understanding of the “gist” & details of a lesson. #gfedchat
  • MrsHeydt Oct 30 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A4: Model, practice, repeat, model, practice, repeat #gfedchat #rinserepeat
  • JenStarcevic Oct 30 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    @KariMelland are you posting the questions? Not showing up in my feed #gfedchat
  • emilyrositas Oct 30 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A4sharing with ss the goal of the day and then having ss grade themselves at the end of the lesson on how well they understood it. #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    And Sketch-noting hits on another Brain Rule- Visual Sense Rules the brain more than other senses :) #gfedchat
    • KaileyRestad Oct 30 @ 10:04 PM EDT
      I started showing my Ss how to sketch note. THEY LOVE IT! Freedom + writing/drawing = success! #gfedchat
      In reply to @joelschleicher
  • wilbersrockets6 Oct 30 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A4: Learning goals at the beginning of lesson and revisit throughout. #gfedchat
  • pb4gfc Oct 30 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A4: Rinse and repeat. Drive the point, or gist, home. Attack the plan in a variety of ways to make sure the gist is known. #gfedchat
  • Beaufump Oct 30 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A4: Check in with them often! I get them to repeat things back to me sometimes. #gfedchat
  • Grade2Connect Oct 30 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A4: I Can statements or essential question are stated and restated by T and S. #gfedchat
  • buchhop25 Oct 30 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A4: Keep referring back to the goal of the lesson. Check their understanding throughout with a quick 1, 2, 3, 4 #gfedchat
  • PageKristy Oct 30 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    The gift of time is very important as well. so breaks with extended time is a gift for some :) #gfedchat
    In reply to @Miss_Smith_2015
  • kseniakelly1 Oct 30 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A4: T should make sure they stay in the ZPD, activate prior knowledge, and have the lesson connected to the previous one. #gfedchat
  • judyinmiddle Oct 30 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    A4 many checks for understanding - individual, many modalities - don't move on until they got it! #gfedchat
  • Kphelps_15 Oct 30 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    A4: Summary before we get started. Reflection after we wrap up our unit. #gfedchat
  • MsBecksClass Oct 30 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    A4: Post learning goals and objectives. Tell Ss what you expect when working one on one with them. #gfedchat
  • BuchhopTeach Oct 30 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    I do this all the time! During mini-lessons as well to gauge if we can move on or need some more time! #gfedchat
    In reply to @buchhop25
  • MrsFreund1 Oct 30 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    A4: I always start a lesson the next day asking the ss what we did the day before , turn, talk to get their brains refreshed #gfedchat
  • kcarney1967 Oct 30 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    A4: restate goals and objectives, state the main points and repeat them as class ends and intro them the following day as review...#gfedchat
  • MThompsonHS Oct 30 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    @kariMelland not showing up in my feed either #gfedchat
  • mbadger2121 Oct 30 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A4 continuous comprehension checks(verbal, technology), model and check, ss state learning goals and what they achieved at end. #gfedchat
  • KaileyRestad Oct 30 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A4: snipit of what we're going to learn about- check for background knowledge-verify WHY it is important #gfedchat
  • ann_herbeck Oct 30 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A3: Try to keep instruction short before Ss begin projects #gfedchat
  • JeremyCebula Oct 30 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A4: post goals for the lesson/day review #gfedchat
  • atunseth Oct 30 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A4: Before, during, and after at a minimum. Check it with students and ask. #gfedchat
  • MsRittenbach Oct 30 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A4: Coming back to the essential question/goal. Do Ss get why they are learning something? Can they show that learning to others? #gfedchat
  • AmyAmykruger2 Oct 30 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A4: frequent stops to check for understanding #gfedchat
  • MrMcFarlane00 Oct 30 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A4: constantly check-in. Have them teach it to me. When it doubt, contact @pb4gfc for advice #gfedchat
  • Johnson5Century Oct 30 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A4- Have Ss tell each other what the gist is. I have never used Turn&Talk until this year, and it actually does foster learning! #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    @MThompson I am posting them. Are you using TweetDeck? I often have to refresh my TweetDeck to see the latest posts. #gfedchat
  • KaileyRestad Oct 30 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    ditto! That's an eye opener to see who actually REMEMBERS. Some days...not so hot! #gfedchat
    In reply to @MrsFreund1
  • maultSLP Oct 30 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    I need to get better at having Ss grade themselves. I usually ask difficulty, but I like your idea! #gfedchat
    In reply to @emilyrositas
  • kristino720 Oct 30 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    This is exactly what I do as well! #gfedchat
    • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 30 @ 10:09 PM EDT
      A4: I have one or two learning goals for students to focus on and rate. "I can" statements in view during the lesson to refer to #gfedchat
  • MrsSlominski2 Oct 30 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A2: using different teaching styles to teach and Ss using different methods to show what they learned #gfedchat
  • MSpicer209 Oct 30 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A4: We talk about what we are working on at the beginning of the session. "Today's Goal." #gfedchat
  • sbrandt280 Oct 30 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    Questions are not showing up on my feed chat #gfedchat
  • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 30 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A4: An excellent reminder on the importance of feedback by the late, great Grant Wiggins… #gfedchat
  • kaialunde Oct 30 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A3 I try hard to change it up, so Ss can stay focused! I need that too actually! #gfedchat
  • PowellsOwlsGF Oct 30 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A4 Visuals of goals posted. We start a lesson with the goal being reviewed and pointed out...checkback throughout. #gfedchat
  • ann_herbeck Oct 30 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A4: Essential ?s & shortened list on the board of expectations / projects- always visible for Ss to see. #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    Q5 #gfedchat
  • MrMcFarlane00 Oct 30 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A4: standing up. @Kphelps_15 #gfedchat
  • maultSLP Oct 30 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A5: Bring back topics discussed during our last meeting, review, and find a segue into new material. It should all build. #gfedchat
  • CaelyK Oct 30 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A4: Goals posted and stated, repeat key points verbally and visually, allow time to respond and interact with content, check in #gfedchat
  • MsBlakeman Oct 30 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A5: when a concept can be taught in multiple lessons/subject areas, Ss can revisit the information again and again #gfedchat
  • mrsbethwalters Oct 30 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A5: Scaffolding, building, revisiting, practicing...#gfedchat
  • mcleveland060 Oct 30 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A4: Repetition and various methods of getting S's the information. Review the next day. #gfedchat
  • CassieBaasch Oct 30 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A5: Teachers can use repetition through informative assessment, exit slips, bellringers and other simple question reminders. #gfedchat
  • TOstgarden Oct 30 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A5: With my projects, Ss are building upon knowledge that they just learned and keep practicing it. Repetition! #gfedchat
  • MsBlakeman Oct 30 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A5: Common language between specialists and classroom teachers can help with this, too #gfedchat
  • rlord050 Oct 30 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A5: I like to use games! Basic vocabulary in foreign lang requires memorization... why not play games with them??? #gfedchat
  • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 30 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A5: The key here is DELIBERATE repetition & knowing what each student needs instead of “one size fits all.” #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 30 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    When Ss ask "why are we doing this?" we can talk about the learning goal and reflect on our ability to do the "I can" statement #gfedchat
    In reply to @kristino720
  • shyanneslp Oct 30 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A4:1st tell my ss what the lesson is, before ss leave the room they answer "show what you know" questions pertaining to the lesson #gfedchat
  • TheOstgarden Oct 30 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A5: Almost all info gets reviewed the next day in a new application different so they're using it multiple ways #gfedchat
  • BrandvoldsClass Oct 30 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A4:Post learning target@ the beginning of lesson.Have Ss do an exit slip after the lesson& rate themself on their understanding #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A4 Recently heard @teach42 suggest sharing the gist CSI style- with the end first and then work backwards through the details. #gfedchat
  • MrsHeydt Oct 30 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    @KaileyRestad @MrsFreund1 just googled sketch noting - so cool! Thanks for sharing. What a great idea! #gfedchat
    In reply to @KariMelland, @KaileyRestad, @MrsFreund1
  • emilyrositas Oct 30 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A5: reviewing what was just taught the day before. #gfedchat
  • judyinmiddle Oct 30 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    a5: from an intervention model on 15% new information a lesson, review and work with previous info #gfedchat
  • SkoolCNSLR_Mc Oct 30 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A5:relate things back to what they know already. Team up learning with movement to help build memory points #gfedchat
  • pb4gfc Oct 30 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A5: Start from end, work back to beginning, repeating worked sections after new sections. Rinse/repeat like @MrMcFarlane00 hair. #gfedchat
  • ann_herbeck Oct 30 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A5: Teach using mini lessons - review & add more information, small steps. #gfedchat
  • MsRittenbach Oct 30 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A5: I like to start every class by accessing prior knowledge (what did we learn yesterday? what do we need to find out today?) #gfedchat
  • amykuznia Oct 30 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A4: My learning goal :) #gfedchat
  • MrsSlominski2 Oct 30 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A3: mix it up, movement, short lessons, keep it engaging for Ss #gfedchat
  • KaileyRestad Oct 30 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    It's really fun. I needed to teach them HOW to do it and that it wasn't just an ART project. It's used for a purpose. :) #gfedchat
    In reply to @MrsHeydt, @KariMelland, @MrsFreund1
  • MrRedlin Oct 30 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A5: Recap and review with Ss. Repetition does wonders! #gfedchat
  • PageKristy Oct 30 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A5:Teach a concept & related it to all subjects for a day or two. It will give Ss an understanding of why they are learning things #gfedchat
  • atunseth Oct 30 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A5: common language and review. #gfedchat
  • CaelyK Oct 30 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A5: Repeat skill in a new lesson, transfer knowledge to a new subject area when you can #gfedchat
  • MrsFreund1 Oct 30 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    A5: Get them to repeat things to one another and to you #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    Reposting this question to see if it helps #gfedchat peeps who can't see the posts.
  • BuchhopTeach Oct 30 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    A5: Have them repeat definition and actions for vocabulary, common language, repeat/reteach in small groups after wholegroup #gfedchat
  • sbrandt280 Oct 30 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    Reviewing using a different format ... let the student retell the story vs comprehension questions. #gfedchat
  • Kphelps_15 Oct 30 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    A5: Reference Ss interest from the day prior. Build off of that base and continue to reference it in future lessons. #gfedchat
  • BrandvoldsClass Oct 30 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    A5: Play games or kahoots to practice and/or review material #gfedchat
  • Grade2Connect Oct 30 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    A5: Repetition is what we do in primary. The challenge is know your Ss well enough to know what they need again, & again, & again. #gfedchat
  • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 30 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    A5: How about a coaching example by Coach Wooden on repetition... #gfedchat
  • kristino720 Oct 30 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    A5: Review often and build on prior skills, have students teach each other after learning, video explanations to parents. #gfedchat
  • kcarney1967 Oct 30 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    A5: learning works when it taps into an emotional element from a student's life. ....#gfedchat
  • kpaulson070 Oct 30 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    Review, review, review. As many different ways as possible. As much as possible. #gfedchat
  • MsBecksClass Oct 30 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A5: Teach same content using variety materials & with various work tasks in different settings across an extended period of time. #gfedchat
  • kmuus12 Oct 30 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A5 #gfedchat Games, chants, and revisiting past lessons/problems (math)
  • sindylarson Oct 30 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A5: Circling to bring back topics/info/vocabulary too assure repetitions so kids can acquire what they need. #gfedchat
  • MThompsonHS Oct 30 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    Just using https://t.co/N4byLxhrxO I have never had this problem before. I can see responses but nothing from you. #gfedchat
    In reply to @KariMelland, @mthompson
  • buchhop25 Oct 30 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A5: Always building on prior knowledge and practicing what was learned in different ways #gfedchat
  • PowellsOwlsGF Oct 30 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A5 - we can sing letter sounds in five songs or brain breaks in one circle time...they don't even realize I am using repetition! #gfedchat
  • JeremyCebula Oct 30 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A5: Make connections to Ss to help them remember. Use different lessons to teach topics #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    A5 In the book "Brain Rules" Medina states that new info should be reviewed 90-120 min after learning Wow! #gfedchat
  • KaileyRestad Oct 30 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    did you just REPEAT the question about REPEATING? #sopunny #gfedchat
    In reply to @KariMelland
  • MrsSlominski2 Oct 30 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    A4: sharing the lesson objective at the beginning of the lesson and going back to it throughout #gfedchat
  • MSpicer209 Oct 30 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    A5: Review! Work on the same goals but in different ways.#gfedchat
  • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 30 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    A5: Great quote to remember on repetition to accomplishment via @TheZigZiglar #gfedchat
  • Jwittmayer19 Oct 30 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    I was able to see ? 1&2 but now I can't see any questions on my phone #gfedchat
  • Beaufump Oct 30 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    A5: Review and interact with the new knowledge. I've been working on new review games this year. #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Oh that was clever! Sorry to those of you who can't see my posts. I'm not sure why. #gfedchat
  • mattsolberg22 Oct 30 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A5: Building routines to help ease learning stresses. #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 30 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A5: Standards are not a one and done. They need to be incorporated throughout the year to reach mastery. Re-vist skills over time #gfedchat
  • MrsFreund1 Oct 30 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Coaching is teaching 👌👌I live with a teacher of football 🏈🏈 #gfedchat
  • san35090 Oct 30 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A5: just a why does it have to be just containment? Bring Global Communication iCommunity awareness into learning for connecting? #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    Q6 #gfedchat
  • kaialunde Oct 30 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A4: Ts should ask their Ss ?s to gage their understanding. Getting the gist of it can be complicated and often takes repeating #gfedchat
  • maultSLP Oct 30 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A6: When working on vocab, I show orthography and a picture as appropriate. When writing, I use a fun pic to inspire new ideas. #gfedchat
  • FlaaganSpanish Oct 30 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    "Repetition" often has a negative context, but it is often needed for retention/learning. Again, music is a great avenue! #gfedchat
  • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 30 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    If you are on your phone, be sure you are under the latest tab and not top, which is the default #gfedchat
    In reply to @Jwittmayer19
  • TylerPiper4 Oct 30 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    a6- try to pair everything with multiple modes of input...visual, audio, chance to take about it, etc. #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 30 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A5: Determine what needs to be repeated so it is purposeful. Anecdotal notes, formative assessments, etc. #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    I'm re-posting question #6. #gfedchat
  • MsBlakeman Oct 30 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A7: I try to incorporate videos, images, and even color variety in everything. #gfedchat
  • PageKristy Oct 30 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A6: I sometimes have Ss draw a picture of what they know, especially if they have difficulty formulating sentences #gfedchat
  • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 30 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A6: Social studies should be a visual experience, so I always used charts, diagrams, maps & plenty of photos. #gfedchat
  • KaileyRestad Oct 30 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A6:sketchnoting, pics, videos, anything on the IWB! Color coding ino is great, too! #gfedchat
  • buchhop25 Oct 30 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A6: I am a visual learner so i include pictures and videos whenever I can #gfedchat
  • rlord050 Oct 30 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A6: Relevant pictures! Love when I can find funny memes that kids will like! Short, simple text! #gfedchat
  • TheOstgarden Oct 30 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A6: Having them sketch out their own version/picture gives them that connection in my classroom #gfedchat
  • AmyAmykruger2 Oct 30 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A6: I make lots of lists - checklists - bullet points...I may be a little Type A :) #gfedchat
  • MrMcFarlane00 Oct 30 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    Why haven’t I seen a question since Q2 on my thread? Anyone else having this problem? #gfedchat #fomo
  • mrsbethwalters Oct 30 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A6: Pictures, diagrams, short videos (for example-how to prepare and eat artichokes just the other day), etc. #gfedchat
  • Carlson2ndGrade Oct 30 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A6: I show pictures and videos as much as possible in a lesson. Students also draw or create their own for new vocab, etc. #gfedchat
  • kaialunde Oct 30 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A4: When I give assessments, I evaluate if Ss "get it," if not, I'm happy to reteach the lesson since I didn't do that well. #gfedchat
  • emilyrositas Oct 30 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A6: videos, images, IWB. #gfedchat
  • MrsH_511 Oct 30 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A6-I am a visual learner. I have started searching the internet for videos of how to do new things. Images are good too. #gfedchat
  • MsBlakeman Oct 30 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A7cont: I like incorporating visual and tactile learning opportunities. #gfedchat
  • mrs_moch Oct 30 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A6: Memes. Whenever possible. And appropriate. :) #gfedchat
  • kseniakelly1 Oct 30 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A6: using videos and interactive online practice. #gfedchat
  • CassieBaasch Oct 30 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A6: as an art teacher my instruction is basically all visual so they can see what they need to be doing. #gfedchat
  • TerrytazDavis Oct 30 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A6: Modeling the skill then practice with feedback both from Ts and Ss. #gfedchat
  • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 30 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A6: I often used images for pre-teaching, discussion, to elicit emotion or as a “hook” i.e. Boston Massacre #gfedchat
  • smilingin3rd Oct 30 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A6: posters, pics, videos, acting #gfedchat
  • MrsSlominski2 Oct 30 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A5: review and build on prior skills, playing games to practice skills #gfedchat
  • mrsbethwalters Oct 30 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A6: Student-made diagrams, drawings, the room gets quiet and students dig in-even in high school! :) #gfedchat
  • CaelyK Oct 30 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A6: Flipcharts, Video Clips, Images, Graphs and Charts #gfedchat
  • clandsdown Oct 30 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    Twitter probs. I am not getting any questions in the feed. #gfedchat
  • MsRittenbach Oct 30 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    A6: Helpful images alongside info. Example: drawings next to new vocab. #gfedchat
  • shyanneslp Oct 30 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    A5: Practice and repetition are key to mastering goals #gfedchat
  • Grade2Connect Oct 30 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    A6: IWB, videos, posters, dry erase boards #gfedchat
  • PowellsOwlsGF Oct 30 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    A6- In PreK, everything is paired with visuals...letter sounds with visual phonics is a fav..visual and movement! #gfedchat
  • DanikaDSmith Oct 30 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    A6: This is critical for preschool. I use a shared writing model with illustrations. #gfedchat
  • SkoolCNSLR_Mc Oct 30 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    A6: adding multiple senses increases the chances of remembering. Try to pair up Ss senses. #gfedchat
  • kaialunde Oct 30 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    A6 I am visual, so I'm usually good at this! Sometimes I will post a picture and then Ss need to explain it's significance. #gfedchat
  • atunseth Oct 30 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    A6: every lesson should have a visual experience. Try to incorporate visuals that students can relate with. #gfedchat
  • Kphelps_15 Oct 30 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    A6: Lesson appropriate memes always go over well. #gfedchat
  • amykuznia Oct 30 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    A5: Ensure there is quality in our repetition. #gfedchat
  • pb4gfc Oct 30 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A6: Model proper technique and show what you are asking for with good conducting gesture. #choirtalk #gfedchat @MrMcFarlane00 is the best!
  • TOstgarden Oct 30 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A6: Right now I'm in coding & have to help talk Ss through the meaning of the blocks. Lots of visuals :S Breaking it down slowly! #gfedchat
  • kcebula Oct 30 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A5:Start w/small repeated learning moments before complete understanding is expected,many sm. experiences leads to greater underst.#gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 30 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A6: Learning styles are very important to incorporate in the classroom. Auditory and visual should be paired as often as possible. #gfedchat
  • sbrandt280 Oct 30 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A 6 Keep changing it up, review game, video, images, graphs, drawings, change physical positions, etc #gfedchat
  • sindylarson Oct 30 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    Q6: Google Expeditions! 🌎 Our recent opportunity to interact with the world. #gfedchat
  • shyanneslp Oct 30 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A6: Pictures, visual schedules, timers, keeping goals we are working on visible in writing/pictures #gfedchat
  • MsBecksClass Oct 30 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A6: Some Ss work tasks are all visuals & Ss with visual impairments use tactile cues and transition cards. #gfedchat
  • san35090 Oct 30 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A6: set tone for mindset with not only I@ages but time and room environment for making the connection #gfedchat
  • MrRedlin Oct 30 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A6: I use pictures, videos, gifs, etc. for attention grabbers and conversation starters. IWB for key terms, lists, etc. #gfedchat
  • kristino720 Oct 30 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A6: Modeling, pictures, examples, IWB, as many as it takes! #gfedchat
  • mattsolberg22 Oct 30 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A6: I like to use physical examples of past projects as a visual aid. #gfedchat
  • clandsdown Oct 30 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    I am. #gfedchat
    In reply to @MrMcFarlane00
  • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 30 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A6: I am more of a visual thinker, so this quote resonated with me. (via @DrTempleGrandin) #gfedchat
  • BrandvoldsClass Oct 30 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A6: Videos, images, draw pictures, allow students to write/draw pictures on small marker boards #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A6 Maybe Ss could find a visual that supports the gist or a detail and others could explain. #gfedchat
  • MSpicer209 Oct 30 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A6: Videos, visual aids, pictures #gfedchat
  • kaialunde Oct 30 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A5 I use repetition in learning greetings, days of the week, months, etc. It's good to see the same info in different ways! #gfedchat
  • ann_herbeck Oct 30 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A6: Anything colorful & easy to read: bitmojis, video clips, gifs, fun images & jokes - Ss love this stuff# #gfedchat
  • 5thPhelps Oct 30 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A3: Show students what you expect, model, practice, repeat. #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 30 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A6: I like to model skills. I don't just tell them how, I show them how. #gfedchat
  • MrsVinje Oct 30 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    I started with a timer, but now don’t need it! It is a science to yeah in 10 minutes! #gfedchat
    • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 30 @ 10:03 PM EDT
      That is SO hard to do but it is necessary! How do you try to manage the time? A timer, flipchart, etc? #gfedchat
      In reply to @MrsVinje
  • MrRedlin Oct 30 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    Infinite great Wooden quotes. "Failure to prepare is preparing to fail." #gfedchat
    In reply to @MrsFreund1
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    And we didn't even talk about 5 of the "Brain Rules" tonight! #gfedchat
  • maultSLP Oct 30 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    YES! Love EET! I swear I use this daily. #gfedchat
    In reply to @MSpicer209
  • MrsFreund1 Oct 30 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    YUP !!! #gfedchat
    • JenStarcevic Oct 30 @ 10:22 PM EDT
      This made me think of my hubby too!! 🏈🏀⚾️
      In reply to @MrsFreund1
  • mcleveland060 Oct 30 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    A6: Short videos or graphics for discussion #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 30 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    I love those video explanations to parents. Teaching them to express their learning in new ways! #gfedchat
    In reply to @kristino720
  • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 30 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    #gfedchat Very strange issues with many not seeing the questions in the feed. Not sure. Let's blame Twitter tonight. :)
  • MrsSlominski2 Oct 30 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    A6: having a visual for Ss to see during every lesson; IWB, doc cam, videos, etc. #gfedchat
  • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 30 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    For GFPS Teachers earning PRISM hours for tonight’s #gfedchat, please complete the following: https://t.co/rNo5qDkBDa
  • Beaufump Oct 30 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    A6: I use a lot of video clips and demonstrations. #gfedchat
  • kristino720 Oct 30 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    "I don't just tell them how, I show them how." LOVE this! SHOW...don't just tell! #gfedchat
  • mrs_moch Oct 30 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    A6: I draw (bad) cartoons of complex literature scenes on the board during discussion. 'Romeo and Juliet,' via stick people! #gfedchat
  • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 30 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Thank you to everyone for participating in #gfedchat tonight and to @KariMelland for moderating a great chat on “brain rules”
  • PageKristy Oct 30 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    It's close to Halloween...blame the spooks!! Hehe! #gfedchat
    In reply to @joelschleicher
  • kmuus12 Oct 30 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    A6 #gfedchat Promethean board helps a lot with vision. Writing on a flipchart, looking at google images, showing short videos.
  • KariMelland Oct 30 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    Thanks for participating in tonight's #gfedchat!