#ctedu Archive
#ctedu is a great way for Connecticut educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Tuesday October 11, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Welcome to ! Let us know who you are, your role in education and your favorite fall activity!
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Don't forget to add to your tweets tonight, your voice matters!
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Soo excited that is back. Introduce yourself. Share with your friends.
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Soo excited that is back. Introduce yourself. Share with your friends.
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Hey! This is Dan, Instructional Coach in Derby, CT.
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Welcome Dan. Hope you're having a great start to the year.
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Hello This is Sean Hutchinson fourth grade teacher in Stamford
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Hello and welcome back. Joel from CT. Humanities Curriculum Coordinator
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Hello . Happy to have this chat back up in running. Jimmy from Stamford. 6th grade SS teacher.
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Hello from Kim and Jill in Fredericton, NB. We're K-12 literacy coordinators.
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Thanks, Rob. And congrats on the new position this year!
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I'm Tim. an elementary AP. Thank you for hosting!
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Hey, Dan. How's the year going?
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I'm Amy, elementary art T in Easton. My fav fall activity is making apple crisp... and eating it :)
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Hey, and ! It's Maura from New Fairfield. Sped, ELA, and math in 6th grade!
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Welcome Tim. Hope you've had a great start to the year.
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Hey bud! Off to a great start! How's your new role?
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Ah! 6th grade Social Studies teacher -- how cool!
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HELLLOOOOOO ! Melissa 3rd grade teacher, Stamford.
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Rob, Elementary AP (CISD) from Norwalk. Excited for the conversation.
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Hope you're all off to a great start!
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Welcome Mr. SS. Hope you;re having a great start to the year. I think I saw you in the paper.
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Just like you! Nice write-up in the advocate! How are you?
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yes sir. Off to a great start. Loving the new gig. Sent you back a vox today.
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Hi AMY!!!! It's been TOO long! How are you!? Ms. 092!
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Hello Melissa. How's everything? Welcome to the conversation.
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Hi Maura!!! How are you!?
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First Q coming up in one minute!
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He is our local celebrity! Great article; great program.
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definitely important to learn new stuff, though!
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Thanks. It's a very special program and happy to be playing a small part in the pilot. Only one of 12 schools in nation!
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Hey Rob! Excited to be here! I've been in an extended twitter hibernation! Things are GREAT! How's the new gig?
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Q1: Is student choice important in the classroom? Why or why not?
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Yo Joel! Happy October! How are you!?
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Me too. Been busy but good.
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Hi I'm Erin 5th grade literacy/SS teacher. I just pulled myself away from watching Bloodline to chat with you guys!
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Awesome, so far! How are things?
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Hi Erin!! WOohoo!! We must be pretty special to pull you away from a tv show!! How's things?
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Hi, Maura, great to see you!!!
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A1: Of course S choice is important - it helps ensure better engagement & participation!
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I think that's the theme this year -- 'busy but good'!
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A1: My school is a -our school culture promotes Ss choice, voice, participation, responsibility https://t.co/jD31DPNmwb
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Welcome to the world famous Ms. Gray. How's everything?
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Hey, Melissa. Life's good. What's new in Stamford?
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Student choice is vital. When students chose what they can read/write about, they take more ownership in their work
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. Wow, that is a crazy wave, Melissa! Thanks! ((WAVING BACK))
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A1: Choice is imperative bc it allows students to be valuable stalk-holders in class. It builds trusting relationships as well.
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A1: Student choice is pivotal to a student's interest and passion for learning.
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Tim, 4th & 5th grade T in Maine. S choice / are of great importance in classrooms. Engagement, empowerment, learn to learn.
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great! Loving this year. How about yourself?
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A1. Student choice can build relevance and when we build relevance we can increase rigor.
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A1: Student choice is SUPER important in my classroom - it increases their engagement, desire to learn, dedication
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A1 Choice is a critical aspect of student engagement along with, access, time, collaboration, etc.
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great! How's the new position?
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Yes! Nice, point, Dan https://t.co/I9gfxr4xjy
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A1: Of course S choice is important - it helps ensure better engagement & participation!
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Choice breeds engagement and allows students to feel a deeper investment in the learning process.
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Hello friends! Chris, elementary principal from Greenwich. We were thrilled to complete a two day Global in Sept!
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Umm...I can't think of anything new besides the color of my nail polish - lol
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A1: Yes! Just like adult choice, it allows for students to feel part of process and allows them to have some control over learning
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Hi, Erin! Thanks for joining us tonight!
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oh my it's so so so good. The first 3 episodes are slow but after that... it's INSANE!
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Going well. Thanks. Busy but amazing.
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Totally agree!! I can't imagine not letting students choose what they read write....
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A1 Providing choice also provides differentiated opportunities for Ss allowing for multiple pathways to success.
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So important in writing. Creates authenticity. https://t.co/cWoaPOIMKQ
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Student choice is vital. When students chose what they can read/write about, they take more ownership in their work
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A1: Choice allows Ss to demonstrate understanding in ways that fits their needs. As long as objective is met, shouldn't matter how.
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A1: S choice is well-supported by S voice, important for T to value
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That sounds amazing. Tell us more. Welcome Chris.
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Totally agree Joel! Their investment means they get so much more out of the process! It's amazing!
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Hey there, Chris! Happy to have yo here tonight
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When students have choice in their reading, it automatically changes their perception of the story.
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Hey Chris! So cool!! How'd that go?
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A1: I love witnessing the spark in a S's eye when they are allowed to follow their own path.
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What about control and compliance?
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This right here https://t.co/A49qRKpUeS
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A1: Choice is imperative bc it allows students to be valuable stalk-holders in class. It builds trusting relationships as well.
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Q2: Is your school or district encouraging Ts to increase Ss choice and voice? How?
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and heightens their appreciation for reading in general https://t.co/tdDPx3c4aO
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When students have choice in their reading, it automatically changes their perception of the story.
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ha! Compliance is the lowest form of engagement. I guess I should revert back to the stone age.
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I agree. Can you imagine not being able to chose what we read as adults?
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I think that is the biggest piece that many have difficulty with...ppl still think it should all be the same.
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A1: Student choice is key. I notice that is has to be gradually encouraged because it can be overwhelming for Ss that never had it!
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Visit a makerspace where Ss can dive into anything that is interesting to them or class using 20% time.
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Excellent point. When we give Ss relevant work, it gains the teacher credibility and trust.
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It's good! Every day is a new adventure...I'm learning a lot this year and I love it
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I hear the test is the same, so everything must be the same in class. My response, "I don't teach to tests. Ever."
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A2: As an instructional coach, I bring this to Ts. Last year we started Genius Hour in a couple grades, which was a huge 1st step!
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A2 Started with S choice w/ literature, moving onto Deep Dives and Genius Hour projects. S ownership of learning!
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that's a GREAT point, Sean. Sometimes choice is VERY overwhelming for some.
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A2: Several Ts in m school are also adept at using Socratic Seminar
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YES! I'm having to go super slow with choice seating this year -- too overwhelming for some
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A2: Yes! It is part of our student goals for the year, to increase student voice and choice in the classroom. Awesome ideas fromstaff
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Nope. That would drive me nuts.
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100% Ss are used to not having it. Not sure how to handle at first. Gradual release model.
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DITTO! Last time I checked life wasn't a multiple choice test or an essay...so why would I teach everyday for that?!
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Not much to add, but I'm here!
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A2 Making S learning transparent by encouraging S generated blog posts & tweets broadcasts S opinions & thoughts. Engages & connects.
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Welcome to the conversation Leon. Hope all is well.
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Isn't that college though?
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but at least in college we have a choice as to what we want to study 😊
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A2: "Personal learning" is a goal for our school/district, but not sure we're there yet.
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A2: I'm having a hard time answering this...
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Voice takes on many meanings. Giving Ss ownership of the questions, the discussions, & the demonstration of learning.
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Wow...that's a cool idea! What does personal learning mean?
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I find that hard to believe, Leon. You always have vital insight.
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True....I just didn't do a very good job at picking my classes until my grad classes...lol
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Love your point about demonstration of learning. I love finding new ways other than slideshows! https://t.co/dNJEKY7FaX
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Voice takes on many meanings. Giving Ss ownership of the questions, the discussions, & the demonstration of learning.
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I love this beyond words!
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Hi there, Leon, glad you could make it!
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I saw this on Instagram/Twitter -- sounds SO cool!!
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Thanks for joining Your voice will add to the discussion
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Q3: Are you giving your students more choice & voice in the classroom? How?
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It was so much fun. We hosted them for teachers and librarians too!
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A3: Ss have choice in class design, where we put things, seating, what they read, where they read/learn, sit...what they write...
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Have you had success with QFT in our subjects like math
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A3: Allowing Ss to demonstrate understanding in variety of ways. Empowering them through feedback and surveys. and simply, listening.
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A3: Students select their topics for the digital media PSA's and documentaries
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Student voice is always the biggest challenge for teachers. We are used to talking. Step back, allow Ss to process & drive the disc.
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A3: As mentioned, by implementing Genius Hour and Socratic Seminar, but also PBL and other hands-on assignments
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Hardest part is for us to shut up!!!!!!!!!!!
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A3: In TAB art rm, Ts teach short mini-lessons, Ss decide what they will create. Ss take ownership of set-up/clean up too Ss like it!
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A2. Providing choice can happen in all different ways. Remember- we all learn differently and how can we build ownership in Ss?
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A3: Have choice can allow Ss to share their awesome and help other kids utilize high and low tech ways to create.
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Little things like choice seating demonstrate trust in our learners. Builds good emotional currency.
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I had one of my kids time me the other day -- I was only allowed 10 minutes to talk! They LOVEd it!
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This year, we have also given T their own genius hour called "Teacher Time" once a month after school
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A3 Flexible seating choices. Also creating a "menu" of choices to respond to a text. Thanks to idea...
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Wait...we should just listen to the kids? No way.....
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A3: I always use choice w/ flexible seating. Ss use couch, standing desk, counter, regular desk, floor, pillows, exercise balls.
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Hey Rob good to hear from you! How is it going?
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Honestly have never taught math, Sean. But I saw examples this summer of in all subjects.
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Thanks for the RT! What an honor!
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A2 Sorry so late! Our district stressing student-centered learning this year; recently had PD for Ts to discuss techniques we use
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That works, but much guidance is necessary because students will easily drive conversations away from relevancy
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Yes. I love this! If we want Ts to think differently, schools have to as well.
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I wish I had more room for this, Jimmy! Although some might not work in art rm...
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As a classroom T I was never afraid to have Ss evaluate me at start, middle and end of year. I loved the feedback and reflection.
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Biggest piece is listen. As Ts, we don't have to always fill the silence. Give Ss time to think.
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Would love to hear more about this!
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that's great you're using that. Great way for choice and to incorporate focused dialogue and conversation in class.
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Q4: Share 1 school/classroom task that you currently do that can be done by Ss.
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What would that menu look like? Would love to see!
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Wow...now that is a COOL idea!!
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No, Ts are still in charge, Ss empowered w more choice/voice
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What do you mean by a menu of response choice? Question types?
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Thx for participating Dolors!
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Question Formulation Technique. Read Make Just One Change by &
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all aligned to the mentor text we read. We then used blogs to connect and share.
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Better late than never! :)
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DEEP GAME CHANGER. I don't say that lightly at all.
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Teacher Time- can you tell us more about it? Sounds like a fantastic PL model.
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A4: I go in to 4th grade classes and teach them how to do ken kens. They are fun and self-motivating. We began Genius Hour last year
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?'s, essays, visuals, connections, etc. using Crenshaw and blogs to connect and share.
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Once per month we are given time to explore pet projects instead of sitting in a meeting
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Agreed. Practice facilitating discussions, driving them. I make a point to make sure Ss talk to each other, not teacher.
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A4: Definitely miss being in the classroom once back in there!
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A4: Ss teaching Ss in my reading class...word fluency, sentence fluency, passage fluency. One S reads, the other instructs! Power!
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Very cool! Excited to try blog this year! Already have S work uploaded - woohoo!
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A4 Frequent feedback can def be done regularly by peers instead of T; same for self-assessment and st goal-setting
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A4. We are starting student safety patrol - managing the hallways, door, buses. Building 5th grade leadership.
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it's great B/C you can also teach constructive feedback, , connect parents to responses.
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Especially in an inquiry-based social studies classroom now, Jimmy.
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Are they ed topics? Do Ts work alone? In groups? Both? Love this idea.
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A4: After a few years, I realized I spent way too much time grading S writing, so I had them self-assess/peer edit more
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you know it. Using it to kickoff next unit in a few weeks.
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That is probably the most amazing idea...even though it is SO simple! Do you need to show a result?
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My Ss are doing as a video documentary assignment to get them involved in the issues of the election
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I just read it yesterday. I think I'm still confused
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A4: Ss are in charge of putting away/taking out unfinished work each week. Also will ask 3rd gr Ts 4 Ss to put stools down each am.
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Yes, ed topics. Most works in groups, but can be independent.
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. Thanks is for all the likes of our work, Brian! Which school are you working at?
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I would love that, but not asked for by principal yet
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Students need to feel ownership in the school setting. Empower their voices and provide choice in the process.
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So relevant, ! https://t.co/Zkk1fzEge1
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My Ss are doing as a video documentary assignment to get them involved in the issues of the election
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Ss are being trained to be leaders in our school. Help at drop off and pick up. Huge responsibility but building ownership.
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Great point and this multiplies the feedback that is possible for students daily! https://t.co/FqkOu3poRM
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A4 Frequent feedback can def be done regularly by peers instead of T; same for self-assessment and st goal-setting
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Ss will move from to and lengthen their video to include footage 2 create a longer piece.
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Let me know if I can be of any help, Erin. I've used often and presented on it. Happy to help.
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thank you! I appreciate it.
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Wow, great ideas tonight, everyone! 30 min goes by fast! Join us next week for Same time, same place!
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Yes! is a QFT rockstar! Literally answered my Qs 10 minutes before I was going to dive in with Kiddos!
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Such a GREAT chat! Thanks everyone! Until next week https://t.co/z1cwivSyE2
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Wow, great ideas tonight, everyone! 30 min goes by fast! Join us next week for Same time, same place!
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This: awesome! https://t.co/gK2Z2EsVm3
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Students need to feel ownership in the school setting. Empower their voices and provide choice in the process.
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Book tastings? I love that :-)
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Thanks, and the rest of the moderators. Great discussion. Good night, all! https://t.co/qJEDS5jhpf
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Wow, great ideas tonight, everyone! 30 min goes by fast! Join us next week for Same time, same place!
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Thank you, ! Good to be back! Enjoy the day off tomorrow!
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So excited that is back. Tell your colleagues and friends. I learned so many great ideas.
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Joel is kind of the man. Dude has got ideas.
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Yes, yes, yes. When they know they're heard and their voices matter, interest & commitment increase a thousandfold.
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Thank you for hosting! This was fun and infomative. Trying to recruit more colleagues for the chat!
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Joel I'll definitely be picking your brain in the near future! 😊
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Thanks for a terrific chat about student voice!
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Woot! rocks! Thanks again for your participation, everyone. See ya next week! https://t.co/q228FtjGxz
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So excited that is back. Tell your colleagues and friends. I learned so many great ideas.
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K-5. Let me know and I'll send you what we use.
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This is why I luv story-driven PBL. Stories give Ss chance 2 engage & experience, PBL allows them 2 practice lessons in RL
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Great to have back! Thanks for getting the year rolling.
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Don't forget to follow new educators tonight! Your voice matters! (Ss too!)
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Yes. 30 min. Love the new book.
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Spark chat? What is that?
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No prob, Joel! Thx for being here!
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Is that a sweet boxer I see sitting with you Maura?
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A spark chat lasts for only 15 to 30 minutes. is a spark chat. Designed to get ideas going I guess :-)
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errrr....make that wish it were "longer." I thoroughly enjoyed the discussion :-)
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