#absscorefour Archive

This is a professional development channel for the Alamance-Burlington School System. All ideas and resources tweeted alongside #absscorefour are curated and collected here.

Wednesday April 26, 2017
3:45 PM EDT

participatechat Apr 26 @ 3:45 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #absscorefour by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/kMnBAmgxXf
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 3:46 PM EDT

Welcome 2 our #edchat! Plz use our hashtag and introduce yourself. I'm Liz Beck, Curr. Specialist. #absscorefour
MrsHaynes14 Apr 26 @ 3:47 PM EDT

Katie Haynes, Graham Middle 6th grade Social Studies #ABSScorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 3:48 PM EDT

Okay folks, today we're chatting about differentiation in Q1/A1 format. #absscorefour
MrDpasion Apr 26 @ 3:48 PM EDT

Dayson, spent the day getting awesome resources at #ncdpidtl. Lurking, may chime in #absscorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 3:49 PM EDT

Q1: What are some struggles you've had with differentiation? #absscorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 3:51 PM EDT

Great. Care to share one or two items? #absscorefour
In reply to @MrDpasion
MrDpasion Apr 26 @ 3:52 PM EDT

1. We did a crosswalk with the new digital teaching and learning compentencies that I would like to bring back to staff #absscorefour
In reply to @ebeck1986
MrDpasion Apr 26 @ 3:53 PM EDT

2. Strategies for streamlining student repairs of devices in 1:1 environment #absscorefour
In reply to @ebeck1986
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 3:53 PM EDT

Have you developed a plan for sharing yet? #absscorefour
dscott2293 Apr 26 @ 3:54 PM EDT

#ABSSCoreFour using problem based learning in Science and planning engaging lessons for all levels!
MrDpasion Apr 26 @ 3:54 PM EDT

Best part though was catching up with some from my PLN face to face. #absscorefour
In reply to @ebeck1986
MrsHaynes14 Apr 26 @ 3:54 PM EDT

A1: Having adequate time to plan and prepare differentiated lesson plans has been a struggle for me. #absscorefour
MrDpasion Apr 26 @ 3:55 PM EDT

Not yet want to bring it back to @amburkoed and instructional team and get their input and feedback. #absscorefour
In reply to @ebeck1986, @amburkoed
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 3:55 PM EDT

Do you have a support group working on the same topic? #absscorefour
In reply to @MrsHaynes14
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 3:56 PM EDT

Always good to get your team members involved and support. #absscorefour
In reply to @MrDpasion, @amburkoed
GMSfalcon Apr 26 @ 3:59 PM EDT

I think we win for having most teachers participate in the #absscorefour edchats ... can we get a badge? ;)
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 4:01 PM EDT

Q2: What are your fave scaffolding tips? #absscorefour
MrsHaynes14 Apr 26 @ 4:04 PM EDT

A2: In Social studies I tend to do a lot of pre-teaching vocabulary, and reviewing that vocab throughout a unit #absscorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 4:05 PM EDT

Vocabulary is a key for reading and understanding. #absscorefour
amburkoed Apr 26 @ 4:07 PM EDT
retweet for @charlenem4078 #absscorefour
- charlenem4078 Apr 26 @ 4:02 PM EDT
  
  Charlene Miller-I never know a head of time how my EC students will respond to a lesson.
amburkoed Apr 26 @ 4:08 PM EDT
#absscorefour
- charlenem4078 Apr 26 @ 3:56 PM EDT
  
  A1-I am a EC teacher and I have several students that all learn in different ways and styles.
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 4:09 PM EDT

Have you noticed once you get to know your students better this problem goes away? #absscorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 4:10 PM EDT

Q3: How do your grading practices reflect your differentiation in your classroom? #absscorefour
charlenem4078 Apr 26 @ 4:10 PM EDT

Q2 I like to preview a lesson, pulling out unfamiliar vocabulary and then proceed to the actual lesson. #ABSScorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 4:11 PM EDT

That is a good strategy. Have you tried including a review of the vocabulary in your closure? #absscorefour
charlenem4078 Apr 26 @ 4:13 PM EDT

Q3- I modify my grading Some of my ec students put forth their best effort but can not met the mark. #ABSSCorefour
MrsHaynes14 Apr 26 @ 4:14 PM EDT

A3: I find myself grading in a variety of ways. Sometimes accuracy, sometimes effort. It depends on the assignment. #ABSScorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 4:15 PM EDT

The key is getting them to put forth maximum effort. I #absscorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 4:17 PM EDT

Q4: How do you assess differentiated tasks? #absscorefour
PatriciaAmoroch Apr 26 @ 4:17 PM EDT

A3: I grade using different strategies. Writing, Speaking, Creating, Answer questions, making questions, Labs, etc😀 #ABSSCoreFour
charlenem4078 Apr 26 @ 4:20 PM EDT

A4 Did they put forth their best effort, writing, presentation and did they follow the instructions. #ABSScorefour
PatriciaAmoroch Apr 26 @ 4:22 PM EDT

A4 To assess different task I can use multiple choose questions, Portafolio, reports, Presentations, labs, Posters #ABSSCoreFour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 4:22 PM EDT

That is the key for differentiation. Select the teaching and evaluation strategies that matches a students strength. #absscorefour
In reply to @PatriciaAmoroch
MrsHaynes14 Apr 26 @ 4:23 PM EDT

A4: Does their final product meet my expectations, did they follow directions and is their information relevant. #absscorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 4:24 PM EDT

A rubric will provide a road map for every student to follow. #absscorefour
In reply to @MrsHaynes14
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 4:24 PM EDT

Q5: What's a differentiation strategy you've tried lately and *loved*? #absscorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 4:28 PM EDT

Q6: how do you make sure every student is working on the same standard despite big skills gaps? #absscorefour
PatriciaAmoroch Apr 26 @ 4:30 PM EDT

A5 For my Splash students I like Newsela. They can read at different levels same text. #ABSSCoreFour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 4:31 PM EDT

Great way to differentiate as students can read at their own level. #absscorefour
MrsHaynes14 Apr 26 @ 4:31 PM EDT

A5: A project where I gave them the required info and chose what the final product would be & how they wanted to present it. #ABSScorefour
MrsHaynes14 Apr 26 @ 4:32 PM EDT

A6: giving them the information in a variety of ways. lecture/notes, researching, videos, small group instruction. #ABSScorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 4:33 PM EDT

A great strategy for differentiated evaluation. #absscorefour
In reply to @MrsHaynes14
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 4:34 PM EDT

Covering the same material in different ways allows the students to hear the information multiple times. #absscorefour
In reply to @MrsHaynes14
PatriciaAmoroch Apr 26 @ 4:35 PM EDT

A6 Giving them the opportunity to create their own products according to their skills related to the Standard #ABSSCoreFour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 4:36 PM EDT

Q7: You walk into a classroom where Ss are taking notes on a lecture for an hour. How would you help the T to differentiate? #absscorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 4:39 PM EDT

Q8: Share a link to your favorite online resource regarding differentiation. And....GO! #absscorefour
MrsHaynes14 Apr 26 @ 4:39 PM EDT

A7: Depending on the levels of the Ss, some will need guided notes, some may need pictures and color.#ABSScorefour
MrsHaynes14 Apr 26 @ 4:40 PM EDT

A7 Continued: I like to have student led notes. Have the students research the concept and teach the class. #ABSScorefour
PatriciaAmoroch Apr 26 @ 4:42 PM EDT

A7: I will help the teacher with some internet resources to incorporate into the lesson plan to make it more dynamic #ABSSCoreFour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 4:43 PM EDT

Besides learning the standard, they also work on presentation skills. This will help them in the world of work. #absscorefour
In reply to @MrsHaynes14
PatriciaAmoroch Apr 26 @ 4:43 PM EDT

https://t.co/93wkgF3gqI #ABSSCoreFour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 26 @ 4:43 PM EDT

Okay folks, thanks for joining our ABSS #edchat! We appreciate all that you do for our students! #absscorefour
MrsHaynes14 Apr 26 @ 4:43 PM EDT

A8: I don't have a favorite one yet! Following for more resources! #absscorefour
charlenem4078 Apr 26 @ 4:44 PM EDT

A6 Start the lesson reviewing the stds and end the lesson summarizing and connecting the stds to the lesson. #ABSScorefour
MrsHaynes14 Apr 26 @ 4:44 PM EDT

Thanks for leading the chat! #ABSScorefour
In reply to @ebeck1986