#digitaledchat Archive
#digitaledchat is a global twitter chat that covers almost everything and anything to do with modern learning, educational technology and learning spaces. Contributors are often from all over the world and new participants are always welcome to take part!
Saturday July 30, 2016
Welcome everyone to this edition of . Jump in, learn and have fun! Let's care, dare & share. https://t.co/WTn5fQb5wT
Hi ! It is a lovely day here in the USA!
Looking forward to the chat!
Welcome, looking forward to a great discussion.
Welcome, thanks for the support! .
Good morning folk. Eggs in bed with my daughter at the moment
What does stand for? 😛
Always appreciate your support.
Always appreciate your support.
Greetings from sunny Auckland
that's awesome! Hi from Chch, NZ.
Welcome everyone to this edition of . Jump in, learn and have fun! Let's care, dare & share. https://t.co/ahF8YafQhX
Hello from hot Portland, Oregon
Good morning! It is a gorgeous day here. Sitting outside by the grill cooking dinner while chatting!
Hi, Kim from Raleigh, NC. Third grade.
Hello on a sunny afternoon from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Welcome Joseph, care to swap, Auckland has rain, darkness and cold!
Let me try that again! Kimberly, Media Specialist from FL here.
Welcome Bonnie, enjoy the sunshine, you've earnt it!
LOl. Fail forward. Welcome!
you are a busy, busy man! I take my 🎩 off to you! 😀
Kevin from Milwaukie Oregon saying hi
HI Kevin, thanks for dropping in!
A1. Student voice is important because they want to feel that their thoughts count.
A1 student voice so important! we put food on our table by serving our community, so their voice matters :) !
Great point. Feelings do matter!
A1 best outcomes come when everyone is invested and feels valued
So true, nice perspective!
A1 St voice allows them to be an active participant in their learning process.
Q1 Student voice drives student learning, creates participation and self motivation
Makes the hard time easier! A1
Awesome Kim and welcome, love the "active" reference! A1
A1 creates buy in, allows Ss to feel that their options/idea matter
A1 Student voice is important because it's their learning and not our teaching that matters most.
A1: Their voice is important because if teachers don't hear them then they don't know what to teach them
Awesome! I wonder why some Ts don't get this.... A1
a1 student voice is important for agency. It's the *students'* learning. Their choice and voice are critical to engagement.
A1 they are the ones living their lives, not their teachers or parents. Developing their voice now means better future
Hi all.Kevin a Teaching Principal of multi classes.I have Irelands first and only school STEAM Room
Yes Jen and welcome ;) A1 It's their space not ours!
A1 because learners know themselves best & we want the best outcomes for them
Hi Kevin, always value your perspective!
Hi Kevin, always value your perspective!
We just have to give the opportunity! A1
We just have to give the opportunity! A1
Short but succint! Nice Fiona. A1
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Some things aren't better digital!
Q1: Because students are the future, they need to know their ideas are important
A1:Ss ownership -> critical thinking, speaking/listening skills, inquiry/passion-driven learners
& sometimes they don't -yet! Even more important to show them!
A1 without voice there isn't authentic choice
A1.In my new school STEAM Room learning is often pupil led,When Ss lead learning we go places where texts could nt take us
A2: Student voice reflects values and POV
A2. If we are preparing them to participate in society, we need to help them develop their voice. We can provide safe space.
We often forget the value of a student's opinion! A2
I agree, when students are safe, they take risks and are prepared to share! A2
A2 provide safe, inclusive environment.. Give equal opportunities for all to share
A2 with many voices and with actions, enthusiasm and moving learning from classroom
Challenges! Not used to the ams!
A2: literally& w their actions. If their literal voice isn't heard, then their actions speak. Listening to both is important.
Love the inclusive reference!
A2. students who struggle with voice can be assisted by tech, it can be an equalizer
A2: they speak in many ways; engagement, social media, assignments, peer-to-peer...
A2 students speak when they know someone will listen usually. & when & how opportunity given
A2. They could speak in a variety of ways: verbally, through their writing, creative projects.
A2- initially they might say what they think we want to hear but as SV culture builds=more honest, more constructive etc
Nice Bridget, if they don't, we need to "train" them to do so!
Q2 Asking essential questions shows students that their opinion matters.
A2. students who struggle with voice can be assisted by tech, it can be an equalizer
A1 they know what they want
Great point, if no-one's listening, why speak! A2
A2 providing a respectful environment, opportunities to take risks and try and modeling for them
Nice William and welcome! A1
So true https://t.co/lFto6l8vCA
A2: literally& w their actions. If their literal voice isn't heard, then their actions speak. Listening to both is important.
Love the respect reference...need diversity of expression but in same places. A2
& sadly so often you get Ss who are surprised when someone does listen!
Great point Bonnie, must be dialogue over monolgue! A2
I like the "when they know someone will listen"
LOL. They almost panic and withdraw.
LOL. They almost panic and withdraw.
A2 by working it out together
Only recognising some forms of communication
Great point, anonymity does have its benefits!
Great point, anonymity does have its benefits!
Some Ss speak louder than others - demand yr attention. I think this comes from large class sizes A3
I think that has been missing from EDU for a while. People don't know how to respectfully disagree.
It's the innate culture of understanding I love to listen in on what drives their love of learning
Nice!!!! I like the idea of us working back from students.
Some students get use to not being heard so stop putting their opinion across
A3 confidence, motivation, respect
So true! Debate the content not the personality!
A3. Introverted students may not want to express themselves in front of crowd.
Excellent point and to regain momentum is very, very hard!
Excellent point and to regain momentum is very, very hard!
A3: We need to know/allow for the many ways ss wish to express themselves
Sounds like our political system :)
Yes! And forcing them to do so only causes harm, short and long-term! A3
Yes! And forcing them to do so only causes harm, short and long-term! A3
Q3 I teach adult ELLs (English Language Learners) & developing language skills can be a barrier to self-expression.
A3 Getting the shy students to speak. Often have great ideas but embarrassed to share. Tech is a great way to share.
Wow! Great point. Students should and need this agency! A3
I have a S who speaks loudly because no one listened to him in a the past https://t.co/6R9rCojhJT
Some Ss speak louder than others - demand yr attention. I think this comes from large class sizes A3
Agree! Like a kid get hurts by another-one says I'm sorry the other replies it's ok. Not it isn't and you can say
We need to remember age doesn't mean comfort! A3
We need to remember age doesn't mean comfort! A3
A3: lack of participation and encouragement from teachers, admin, and parents
This is so true. We have to be open to all forms of expression to truly equalize student voice.
Hard to move forward with...ideas?
Hard to move forward with...ideas?
Something that Ts need to remember too! Real world learning opportunities for all!
That's exactly what I was thinking!
It does take a team approach! A3
It does take a team approach! A3
& totally right that they should! Loud voices also deserve listening to, but also need to try for equity
A3. What make student voice unequal? Largely power dynamics. Very hard to diffuse these,teens strive for popularity .
True. Adult learners are sometimes more reticent than children; the stakes are higher for them.
YES! Teachers often feel scare re robust conversations in class, this is how Ss learn in part!
A3 They also often have more baggage!
A3 They also often have more baggage!
A3 class size, Ss understanding how to communicate effectively and all Ss having the opportunity to speak!
Great share, nice work ladies!
Great share, nice work ladies!
absolutely. Many of these people want it their way & see student voice as chaos
That's because classrooms are for teaching over learning! ;)
Or they strive to blend in. It's hard to stand out when it might make one a target.
I agree. Students numbers and physcial space can be makers or breakers! A3
A3 barriers.. Confidence willingness to be included..key to remove barriers..using talk moves so all speak
A3.As an experienced school leader I think its important for Teachers to feel free and confident to have a voice
But how can I show them without forcing https://t.co/xyfaXay0TT
A3. Introverted students may not want to express themselves in front of crowd.
Nice post. Focus on the confidence then the content! A3 Get them involved.
and too often many don't understand the "team approach" aspect
Give them options, I let students record their speeches and then submit. Oral skill still developed,
A3: personality, social capital, class dynamic, & & & barriers are as individual as students themselves
"Team"....teachers are often petrified of opening up more than students.
of course, I've been doing it wrong...!
Absolutely, hence voice differentiation is key!
Absolutely, hence voice differentiation is key!
Let them share their thoughts in ways other than verbal. Using tech could do that.
I will never give over voice or control....what? students are receivers only!
A4 provide different avenues for communication and scaffold leadership
Nice IMO. the mode of voice matters so little compared to the voice being made!
Nice Michael, love the notion of leadership in voice! A4
A4 Ts need to model, encourage Ss to be risk takers. I tell my Ss how I was always quiet and scared in hopes of inspiring
A4 As others have already said in this , teachers must create that safe space where every voice is valued.
Just tuned in. Melb Australia. Hard to locate Qus. Lots of good answers though!
teachers role to facilitate the talk, motivate and encourage. Listen and process not just hear, good feedback to get mre tlk.
A4 teachers need to be skilled facilitators of discussions & leaders of democracy in own class. Also fair is not always =
That's great examples of personal voice for collective gain!
That's great examples of personal voice for collective gain!
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A4. T should ensure that those who want to share have a safe place to do so. Whether in class or using tech.
Fashionably late...jump on in!
Fashionably late...jump on in!
A4.Give each student the freedom and confidence to express themselves.Lets all be aware of and respect differences
we need to create leaders not just learners
A4- late but love reading these tweets! Ts role: provide MANY opportunities- small groups with 1 "reporter", tech, writings
Baggage is my big problem also empathy from peers they have no time for quiet ones https://t.co/P8PPJlQ4lW
A3 They also often have more baggage!
A4 Create classroom environment where Ss feel safe & willing to share.Give them several different ways to express themselves.
A4 Do they what! Teachers must guide not force student voice. #d#digitaledchat
A4: open, encouraging, diligent
Suggests teachers need a bigger and more diverse skill-set and comms tools?
A4: Teachers role: to facilitate/acknowldege/encourage all safe forms of Ss expression/ideas
A4 hands off. Only if must.
sitting in rows, copying from the board? rip it out if wrong? Brilliant!
A4: Treat ss like people! We cater interactions2suit adults recognising personality&needs we should differentiate for ss, too
couldn't find the front of our venue for ! Brilliant.
Chatter Pix would work for that too!
Nice Joseph and accept that their way may not be the student way.
& leaders come in different guises. Don't all need to be loud, can lead from the back
BFL to have cultivated a classroom environment were all students are happy to voice their ideas & opinions
I used heaps! Need to check out Chatter Pix! Nice share.
can lead through service, that's a teacher
Yes, UDL can help create the right conditions for Ss to find their voice & ways to express themselves.
Absolutely! https://t.co/tDLPCSZFyD
A4: Treat ss like people! We cater interactions2suit adults recognising personality&needs we should differentiate for ss, too
Can lead from 360 or even digital/virtual
Love the notion of students finding their voice! Very cool.
soon we'll be able to teach from home!
totally agree. So much is about the culture. And seeing that using their voice has impact
Like people, I though they were cattle or empty vessels to be filled! Great point.
If Ss leave school with their voice confident, we've won and so has our future!
funnily enough I am moving countries going to tutor my NZ class via and
Very cool! What time be in China? Love to haveforeign correspondent!
Very cool! What time be in China? Love to haveforeign correspondent!
An awesome post that needs to be heard! https://t.co/mcG6jMURtt
agreed, the loudest is not always a leader, a leader does great things for others to want to follow
leaders help others to lead
wow! Awesome! Where are you off to?
A5 It levels the playing field. SS can interact in a way that is less personally threatening and allows time to think.
5 hurt time difference still need to see if I can tweet!
couldn't agree more! The model of leader=loudest/spokesperson is outdated
Just seen this! Early ams, do they have twitter access!
Using Edmodo helped give the quiet ones a voice. I find it easier to write my thoughts often
A5: Tech can give Ss with less confidence a chance to speak and not feel singled out
Love this! Their voice can be heard but the student stays safe!
A5: Tech facilates creation and expression! VR! Augmented Reality! Students can comm w/ experts!
A5 For your introverts it helps them to create and design products that can share their POV and give them a voice.
A5. Tech creates space, safety, sometimes anonymity. Ss don't always wanna be "out there"
A5. Tech can level the playing field--even the quietest voice in the room can be heard. Everyone has opportunity.
A5 Asynchronous tools can remove the pressure for students to respond right away and in front of others.
Google Classroom questions and my fav ! A5
A5 Levels the field! Ss can post answers to questions, show their problem solving by uploading a pic and commenting.
Also, there is a certain etiquette with online chats or forums that is sometimes more polite than f2f
Yes! Teachers need to accept oral voice is now just one option and may not be the best!
You'd like to think so! LOL
Yep! That too! S voice and creativity. Bonus is engagement levels!
A5 Tech also give students a jumping board to express themselves & helps open the doors for them to vocalize their opinions.
So true, students gain confidence and momentum when heard fairly and safely.
Awesome! Love the open doors metaphor!
Awesome! Love the open doors metaphor!
They never will. They see the classroom as a place of teaching and instruction and monologues!
Great point! I love chats for that reason!! Love my PLN!
Flipped classroom also great way of front loading information so ss more prepared to speak
Awesome point Jenny Need to focus on the expression not the errors!
Awesome point Jenny Need to focus on the expression not the errors!
Tech also allows Ss to communicate more freely and openly with each other, not just with Ts
Q5 if Ss are a part of a community of online learners they seek solutions to theirs & others problems
Q5 tech provides safe environment, anonymous and collaborative. Teachers can get more insight.. Also engages motivates kids
Very true! Ss need a variety of opportunities to show what they know so Ts can hear from everyone.
And whether present in the classroom physically or otherwise!
I find that students who are not willing to voice out loud are more than willing to do it via different apps
A5.In my new school STEAM Room students get the chance to develop their special talents like coding, programming ,maker space
A5: levels the playing field by eliminating some inhibitions, to a degree. Offers more options to communicate your voice
Yes & it's their own light!
This is sad...T monologues - what year is this?
Welcome Fred and great point. Students need to deal with their inhibitions before their engagement! A5
1816 for some in all seriousness, they're still out there killing student voice one-by-one.
everyone likes to feel prepared!
We want stars in our classroom!
and in combination with innovative lessons almost gets rid of any discipline problems
A1 learning will take place when Ts listen carefully to Ss. Ss will be more engaged & motivated during the process
Excellent point David! When my students feel included, valued heard, why would they misbehave! #
iMovie voice to camera reduces whakama
Because they like to be transmitter less so developers of students and futures!
A5 Edmodo, padlet, classroom, todaysmeet...
A5 it's an escape. Anon. Self learning and maker. Having control.
A6. Love using for backchanneling-- is great also! has become my new favorite-uploads & voice rec.
A6 I have a shared class blog with the adult ELLs I teach; they also set up their own private blogs & share with me.
A6 Voki, and have been my biggest tools. I LOVE though!!!
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Key with Padlet is to use grid or stream form, not free flow! LOL
Agreed! And Ts sometimes wonder why they have so many problems!
A6.Bee bots are great for all ages ,Students can challenge themselves and their teachers .Coding for fun learning
A6 My kids love explain everything, Chatterpix kid, Google classroom where they can chat, iMovie .
A6 I am also a big fan of any tools.
And then they attack the innocent rather than looking in the mirror.
A6 Like Answer Garden and Poll Everywhere
Q6 and my takeaway from today is chatterpix love it
nice shares, need to check this out! THANKS
A5- Google forms and padlet. Also twitterchat eg
A6 writing and blogging. Self reflection of events/whatever
A6 ! Love it! Going to try Google Classrooms and more this year!
A5 everyone will have a 'voice'. Some Ss consider it their comfort zone ;)
Just getting my seniors into it. They need to understand how live it really is!
So true! Free flow is confusing for younger students!
Kim, Google Classroom now has an awesome question option in it!
A6.Drones appeal to all students and are a key learning tool
I hear a lot of that. Sadly!
And for this old one too! !
And for this old one too! !
Answer garden great name and great app thanks for the share https://t.co/JVLP6yic76
A6 Like Answer Garden and Poll Everywhere
A4: ELL SS can also learn & respond at their own pace via .
Just learned about Answer Garden yesterday! Super cool!
Wow, now's that an awesome consideration of student voice! A6
A6) I've seen both Google Hangouts and Slack work well
A6 if we listing software: Python Nikola (static sites). Digital ocean for hosting but switching to aws,
Great point if ELL students feel rushed, they quickly withdraw!
Yes but the restrictions are insurmountable https://t.co/hsqHovPiQd
A6.Drones appeal to all students and are a key learning tool
A6: we r mixed platform our ss "bring your own anything" I tend to stick with GAFE, seesaw and padlet. Apps aren't practical
This looks cool, what one's this?
Me to, unfortunately I'm the go to guy when other ts have a behaviour problem
Thanks, everyone! Appreciate you!
Thanks for the share, always keen to explore new avenues for student voice!
Love it, I don't have problem students, I've moved them on!
A4 Fundamental!! Ts have to set guidelines/etiquette rules, and be consistent. Ss learn when they're safe.
Thanks everyone for the convo
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