#ALedchat Archive
#ALedchat is a weekly chat on Twitter about education topics. It is held each Monday from 9-10pmCST. While the discussion on #ALedchat continues on Twitter well beyond our weekly one-hour chat session, this platform affords us the opportunity to extend, expand and share the conversation with an even greater audience. Educators from across the state of Alabama, and the world, can come here to find encouragement, support, resources, professional growth opportunities and advice, while providing the same to their colleagues.
Monday August 15, 2016
Welcome to tonight! Please introduce yourself. Be sure to share your school and position.
Welcome to tonight! Please introduce yourself. Be sure to share your school and position.
Grayson Lawrence, Assistant Principal, Winterboro High School, Talladega County Schools
Derek, MS Social Studies teacher at South Tama MS in Iowa. Had my first official day today and feel exhausted but I'm here!
Tonight's topic is From Bell Ringers to Exit Slips: Effective Strategies for Any Classroom. Join us now!
Tonight's topic is From Bell Ringers to Exit Slips: Effective Strategies for Any Classroom. Join us now!
Hello folks! Wayne, WY, pk-5 principal. Gearing up for a soaring year at the home of the Eagles!
Welcome back, Grayson! Always great having you with us!
Great to see you here tonight, Derek!
For the next hour my tweets will be devoted to . Join us as we chat about classroom startegies! Everyone is welcome!
Christy Bice, Principal at Haleyville Elementary in Hville, AL and co-moderator for . Looking forward to learning w you!
Christy Bice, Principal at Haleyville Elementary in Hville, AL and co-moderator for . Looking forward to learning w you!
I'm an English teacher at Clay-Chalkville High School.
Welcome back, Wayne! We've missed you!
Holly Sutherland, Principal of Haleyville HS, Alabama. Co-founder of this chat and . Welcome all!
Hey, Terry! Glad you're back with us tonight!
Welcome back! Looking forward to tonight's chat!
Welcome! Glad you are back!
Hey Looking forward to learning for you all as always!
Hello everyone! Becky, Elem principal from Monmouth, IL. Go Titans!
Hey, Wayne! Long time no see! Glad you're back!
Tonight's chat will follow the Q1, A1 format.
Welcome back Becky! Glad you are here!
Welcome! Can't wait to see what everyone brings to the table tonight!
Hey, Derek! Glad you're here, even after a long day!
Laura, AP, Edgewood Elementary in Homewood, AL
Hello ! Checking in for a few after my first day back! Intervention Specialist from Ohio!
Emile Aiton, SPE teacher, Haleyville HS
Always glad to see you here in ! Welcome!
Thanks! Watching the O slows 1 down enough to ed chats too. Irony, those Ath. killing it, me on couch watching.
Welcome, glad you joined us!
Welcome Emile! Glad you are back!
Elyse from Haleyville, AL!
Great to have you with us! Welcome!
Good eve
Maggie Bolado, 6th Science, Lucio MS
Q1: Bell ringers: Share how you use bell ringers as a spiraling review.
Great to have you with us!
Way too long since I have talked with so many of you! Excited to be here!
Glad you are back Maggie!
A1: my BR are 3 historical daily facts that coincide with the date & content that we are studying.
Great! RT A1: my BR are 3 historical daily facts that coincide with the date & content that we are studying.
it has been awhile. This is middle and upper school principal in Montgomery checking in
A1: Bell ringers are a great way to keep skills fresh throughout the year.
Good evening. Chad Bynum, assistant principal at Childersburg Middle School
Glad you are back! Welcome!
Welcome friend!! Glad you're here!
Welcome, Chad! Jump right in!
Welcome, Michael! Glad you're back with us for !
A1: Anything you can do to get them up and moving at the beginning of the class will set you up for successful day.
yes ma'am! I believe BR allow for Ss to get into learning mode. Makes the day run smoother bc Ss know what's expected!
A1 We use standards based grading K-5, so many of our teachers use the spiral review strategy in morning work, etc
A1: BR’s are a way of keeping key content at the forefront so students can continually perfect learning.
A1: Bell ringers are a great way to spiral check-ins w.vocab... make sure there's no brain dump after vocab tests.
Google doc with teams projected on smart- students supply answers call it a scrolling review. Gotta respond to 2 additional groups
They do model southern hospitality! Think it is the way they were raised!
Do most of your teachers use bell ringers?
Hey there Chad…great seeing another TCBOE in the chat!!!
A1: been forced to use a spec BR formula in the past. Looking for new ideas.
a1) BR got the mind focused. Tried to include music, thinking & writing.
A1) I use bell ringers to bring relevance to yesterday's content - apply it to what is in "their" news..
A1: Too often BR become just ways to fill time.I always tried to tie them to some type of formative assessment from the day before
Welcome, Chad! Is this your first time in ?
A1: Mondays: My Ss find their comprehensive progress rpt, & highlight all missed work, sign & date. It's accountability for them.
yes..it is an expectation that teachers start every class every day with a bellringer
I was going to say.. https://t.co/KI1Ngse0ox
They do model southern hospitality! Think it is the way they were raised!
You're teaching a great work habit! https://t.co/QP4vmO3xn1
A1: Mondays: My Ss find their comprehensive progress rpt, & highlight all missed work, sign & date. It's accountability for them.
Anyone use bell ringers for test prep or HOT questions?
Then extra welcome! :-) We love first-timers!
A1: I love when my teachers us first 5 minutes to stimulate brain function w brain games and use kinesthetic movement
s/o to for the text to join.
Be intentional https://t.co/kUaUHDCAqx
A1: Too often BR become just ways to fill time.I always tried to tie them to some type of formative assessment from the day before
Great to have our HES AP with us tonight! :)
Some of our teachers use ACT bell ringers.
regents prep site HS great Qs about a variety of subjects. I've used it for test prep before. MC & the Ss can go at pace.
Q2: Bell ringers: Share how you use bell ringers to assess students' background knowledge.
I must remember I work w/middle schoolers - it's all abt "catching up" w/what's happn'n in thr world
Good, discussion-promoting BRs remind readers why they want to know what happens next. https://t.co/pWGdnKWBB1
Q1: Bell ringers: Share how you use bell ringers as a spiraling review.
A1: have used BR as intervention for most missed questions from an assessment the day before. Allow Ss talk time
Bell ringers can be a great way to familiarize students with format/questioning of tests without spending valuable time TTT.
Must have exposure to the level if I'm ever to reach it. https://t.co/7Gp7qB36f3
Some of our teachers use ACT bell ringers.
A2: I have seen teachers use Tweetchat and a hash tag to start the class and draw from here to start lesson.
A2 Qs relate to topic of the day or unit of study. As a bellringer I've asked "Why is farming important" to gauge prior knowledge.
A2: with my BRs it sparks conversations. Try to make the facts interesting for that reason & to see what kids know.
a2) used to create anticipatory set & often used them for opening discussion
MIchele Hill checking in from NJ.
A2:I have a 7th gd math teacher that is doing a problem of the day for BR’s that is based on background knowledge from 6th grade.
Welcome Michele! Glad you are here!
Hey Michelle! Glad you're here tonight!
A2: Any time a child already knows something, I want him to shine, not be bored. APK & let 'em boast! https://t.co/QG9RrrXlHQ
Q2: Bell ringers: Share how you use bell ringers to assess students' background knowledge.
A2: thinking maps. Circle map that then gets added to during class as Ss gain more info.
I use something I call the hot seat. Students must answer Q's correctly and then they can choose another to take their place.
YES! I love a word splash! Give a topic. Have everyone give one word on a sticky note that relates to topic!
great way to review info from previous day and gauge Student understanding.
A2) ringers should assess both parties..use them to see how much content is connecting w thr daily lives - https://t.co/H7Slpd8Nun
Q2: Bell ringers: Share how you use bell ringers to assess students' background knowledge.
Q2: BR can be used to drive instruction once you find out what the Ss already know about a topic.
I love building on a writing theme @ start of the unit by the end they've created an essay. W/ google docs use peer edits now.
Q2: The question must be more important than the answer. Give Qs that make kids think based on prior knowledge.
you need to jump in..you were always intentional with BR’s purpose!!
THIS!! https://t.co/7vsnZsUAsC
Q2: The question must be more important than the answer. Give Qs that make kids think based on prior knowledge.
Haha! I did that, too. :-)
YES..THIS…can I get another AMEN? https://t.co/jbestjupnC
Q2: The question must be more important than the answer. Give Qs that make kids think based on prior knowledge.
Relevance is so key! https://t.co/lxWK1AvPzS
A2) ringers should assess both parties..use them to see how much content is connecting w thr daily lives - https://t.co/H7Slpd8Nun
Q2: Bell ringers: Share how you use bell ringers to assess students' background knowledge.
A2- bell ringers are a great way to spark discussion about a lesson - enabling teachers to gauge student knowledge
The purpose of questions are to give feedback for the next direction https://t.co/j5emoksoqZ
A2) ringers should assess both parties..use them to see how much content is connecting w thr daily lives - https://t.co/H7Slpd8Nun
Q2: Bell ringers: Share how you use bell ringers to assess students' background knowledge.
absolutely..I thought this was brilliant!
I use a variety of BR's, to assess prior knowledge, to review material or create something original and peer edit.
Great to join you tonight
So beneficial in math. Provide an answer and Ss create the question. https://t.co/qAQ1yReWxv
Q2: The question must be more important than the answer. Give Qs that make kids think based on prior knowledge.
Give? that make kids become ?creators is a higher level. We don't want answers, we want mastery https://t.co/xRQZj1hQUy
Q2: The question must be more important than the answer. Give Qs that make kids think based on prior knowledge.
Q3: Formative assessment: Share FA ideas you use "during" class.
I told you all..the !!! https://t.co/SNI5PR8Izt
A2: A good bellringer is quick, thought-provoking, and packed full of spiral review
what better way to gauge understanding than through writing. Reteach, rewrite, reteach then repeat. https://t.co/PnrLbgpOIS
The purpose of questions are to give feedback for the next direction https://t.co/j5emoksoqZ
A2) ringers should assess both parties..use them to see how much content is connecting w thr daily lives - https://t.co/H7Slpd8Nun
Q2: Bell ringers: Share how you use bell ringers to assess students' background knowledge.
A3 Socrative, Kahoot, Formative, Google Forms, etc... Post-its on the door work well too! Try to make it quick and not too "testy"
a3) whiteboards, 1on1, turn & talk, Kahoot
A3: HES teachers love clickers, QR codes, dry erase boards,...
A3: history class allows for lots of discussion. By S discussion I can gauge what they know; also I've used to check.
A3: I commonly see white boards being used in math. Great immediate feedback can be given.
A3: Nearpod! allows you to see kids thinking in a safe environment
The Process https://t.co/knSyq0bQTY
what better way to gauge understanding than through writing. Reteach, rewrite, reteach then repeat. https://t.co/PnrLbgpOIS
The purpose of questions are to give feedback for the next direction https://t.co/j5emoksoqZ
A2) ringers should assess both parties..use them to see how much content is connecting w thr daily lives - https://t.co/H7Slpd8Nun
Q2: Bell ringers: Share how you use bell ringers to assess students' background knowledge.
Love this. We've got to get away from multiple choice and more writing & speaking. https://t.co/zs7rK6Qw1q
A3: history class allows for lots of discussion. By S discussion I can gauge what they know; also I've used to check.
A3: Our 4th grade math classes have dry erase tables! Love seeing them work collaboratively!
I show do love me some 👊🏾2🖐🏾
A3: Post it’s, Kahoot, nothing better than a good ole whiteboard for students to write and show!
When it's "testy," it becomes about the grade and not about the learning. https://t.co/IsNy1aUjB5
A3 Socrative, Kahoot, Formative, Google Forms, etc... Post-its on the door work well too! Try to make it quick and not too "testy"
A3 The best formative assessment is when Ss feel safe enough to ask Qs... but I also use equity sticks. https://t.co/UQ5YpvDwD9
Q3: Formative assessment: Share FA ideas you use "during" class.
"My favorite NO” is my fav FA! It gives Ss opportunity to find the mistake. https://t.co/alK4esPw5v
Q3: Formative assessment: Share FA ideas you use "during" class.
This is awesome! I would love to know what the kids' answers were! https://t.co/mJSTnOYUbJ
I do this a lot in third grade. Ours this morning was," The answer is 21 swimmers. What is the ?" Can use any pop
A3) One of my favorites is - allows for interactivity on streaming video https://t.co/jRhDTfnbIL
Q3: Formative assessment: Share FA ideas you use "during" class.
That's a new one for me! I will have to check it out! https://t.co/2qoqvX05UA
A3) One of my favorites is - allows for interactivity on streaming video https://t.co/jRhDTfnbIL
Q3: Formative assessment: Share FA ideas you use "during" class.
I don't know why but I feel like I made up the word "testy." https://t.co/e2MtSnCzfI
When it's "testy," it becomes about the grade and not about the learning. https://t.co/IsNy1aUjB5
A3 Socrative, Kahoot, Formative, Google Forms, etc... Post-its on the door work well too! Try to make it quick and not too "testy"
A3: one of my best was red light green light.I would give greenSs the opportunity to explain answers to red Ss in a different way
A3: I also like the power of the why? Ask it a bout five times and kids will have to think think think!
There is a great example of this on learningchannel if you aren't familiar! Thanks for sharing Emily!
needs to@speak@on this and post some vids https://t.co/z5cLUI5ILl
Q3: Formative assessment: Share FA ideas you use "during" class.
FA like thumbs up or red light only work when a culture of trust is developed between Ts and Ss. A culture where mistakes are OK
Great point! Relationships are key! https://t.co/wBZsvD5V3H
FA like thumbs up or red light only work when a culture of trust is developed between Ts and Ss. A culture where mistakes are OK
Q4: Formative assessment: Share how you use FA at the end of your class to determine who may need additional instruction.
A4: Many of ours have exit slip charts by number. This way the T can go back to check on who might need more instruction.
A4: Some of our Ts use a Google form to collect answers that will help T guide instruction the next day.
Q4: This FA would be a result of small group instruction. The intentional scaffolding is key to determining future instruction.
honestly, why not use classroom Twitter. "DM" me
A3 you should try today's meet as an anonymous backchannel FA ❤️it
You will love it! https://t.co/41rpZJO7zu
Q4: Formative assessment: Share how you use FA at the end of your class to determine who may need additional instruction.
I like for Ss to show a number on their chests w/ the number of diff. equations they can create in math when given a set of items.
A4 IMO, FA should include some form of "I do, We do, You do." Give some instruction but let Ss demonstrate their own understanding
A4: A lot of the same strategies but to help a T determine who needs re-teaching, who needs a challenge and everything in between
A4: quick tweets, exit tickets are an easy way to collect data.
A4) Mind mapping/sketchnoting: looking for the flow of ideas between words and visuals https://t.co/WegiwtzLM4
Q4: Formative assessment: Share how you use FA at the end of your class to determine who may need additional instruction.
Great way to promote creative thinking & problem-solving. Also makes Ss think outside the box! https://t.co/L1lt2GAgqW
I like for Ss to show a number on their chests w/ the number of diff. equations they can create in math when given a set of items.
A4- exit slips are great - can do post it notes on door or on index cards. Also love MIQ (most important quote or point)
A4: my kinder T places sight words on her door n Ss say the word she points 2b4 leaving 4 lunch/recess
a4) exit tickets, 1 on 1, picture sketches.
A4: Post-it out the door. Ss leave a post it note on Classroom door on way out. Post it may have facts of day, answer to Q, etc.
I would also use crystal-muddy.Two facts they were crystal clear on and one fact they were not. ONLY works with a culture of trust
Q5: Engagement strategies: Share strategies that work best for presenting information.
Culture of trust is what makes so much learning work!
a5) include music in lots of ways, chants, learning songs, playing in back as minds work. Passionate T is huge 4 engagement 2.
Q5: Nearpod! Ss constantly interacting with the presentation. Memory match is great brain break
A4 I'm working on an emoji FA poster for exit slip sticky notes to gauge what's making them 😑 or 😎 https://t.co/c9CjTNaPjX
Q4: Formative assessment: Share how you use FA at the end of your class to determine who may need additional instruction.
A5: Several HES teachers are experts in Whole Brain! Great engagement!
A5: I try to open class up with a quick film related to new content. Try to add humor to new content. Ss seem to respond better.
presentation with pictures only and students must relate what they see only to standard and unit of study
film so powerful for kids in world today!
A5) I have to meet them at the corner of genuine & transparent, FIRST. https://t.co/S68MKNzxPi
Q5: Engagement strategies: Share strategies that work best for presenting information.
A5: know your Ss. Use them as examples as often as possible while building them up. Use Ss names as often as possible
Multisensory instruction, movement activities, flexible seating, hands-on learning
Check out Whole Brain Teaching for Challenging Kids! Keeps Ss so involved that there's no time for Ss to be off task.
Out a bit early was in PLC training, brain needs rest before returning tomorrow.
A5 I'm a big fan of using some, not all, wholebrain teaching to keep my 3rdies engaged with gestures and a lot of turn & talk
A5: lessons w/little ⬇️time create engagement. Ts who prepared w/their Ss interests n ability levels in mind have engaged Ss.
Great engagement comes from Ts questioning the lesson and utilizing passions of the T and S.
Have a great week, Wayne!
Yes! This is why it's so important to preplan for guiding questions during the lesson.
Q5: I tend to think a CR environment with several things going on at once is best for engagement. Much like the elem. classroom.
I bet it will be great! Keep us posted!
A5: Prezis presented & made by Ss https://t.co/ak2iwzuUv3
Q5: Engagement strategies: Share strategies that work best for presenting information.
Especially nowadays! https://t.co/rjCopyb6rW
Q5: I tend to think a CR environment with several things going on at once is best for engagement. Much like the elem. classroom.
Visuals and background that they can latch on to are key https://t.co/gxlKc4VLMd
A5: I try to open class up with a quick film related to new content. Try to add humor to new content. Ss seem to respond better.
Love Prezi! Allows for much more creativity than PP.
A5 Engagement starts first with relationships. There must be a culture in place that values creativity, innovation, and risks.
Q6: Engagement strategies: Share strategies that work best to keep students engaged in group work.
Great teachers can make any classroom/content/lesson work!
A6: I love all the collaborative platforms that Google provides. Easy to share and work as a team.
A6 everyone must know their role and everyone must have value that they are adding. Everyone wants to be apart of something great
A6: In PBL group contracts, partner activities, small group activities, technology folks can help with this.
A6: For collaborative grouping, everyone must feel needed!
assign roles, create work compacts/ contracts
A6: must give students very specific roles. Everyone must have a purpose and be equipped to accomplish the task
A6: CCHS Ss love competitions. I let them know the best group will be recognized & they bring game faces. https://t.co/pOmrMCMA2e
Q6: Engagement strategies: Share strategies that work best to keep students engaged in group work.
Agreed. Also, everyone must FEEL like they are valued. We are all in this together. https://t.co/LiKjNK5Ofm
A6 everyone must know their role and everyone must have value that they are adding. Everyone wants to be apart of something great
A6 I'm hoping to use the video feature in Seesaw to keep students engaged and accountable for their group work this year
A6: allowing Ss 2share in a comfortable environment keeps Ss engaged. Ts need 2accept organized chaos
Love https://t.co/2zvxW1HDVL
A6 I'm hoping to use the video feature in Seesaw to keep students engaged and accountable for their group work this year
Q7: Management: Share strategies/tips that make your class run smoothly from bell to bell.
A7: I believe that organization is key to classroom management.
Creating a sense of teamwork & accountability goes a long way with our
A7: Overplan, & for more than what can be done in a class period. Plan for transitions, too. Often overlooked!
Learning so much from interning with my admin this semester. Thanks, for the PCSR grant!
A7: We follow the 20, 60, 10 method. Strategic teaching 20min before, 60 min during PBL work, 10min reflection/recap.
when transitioning heavy on procedures and routine- when engaging, controlled bedlam.
A7: established routines... From day one!
A7: Couldn't have said it better myself! https://t.co/6cwfxNlnYw
A7: I believe that organization is key to classroom management.
A7: Great relationships with students and engagement. Emphasis on relationships.
A7: must create space for Ss to have honest conversation w/ T. Simply be available
A7: In the elem world, routines and procedures are key for a successful day!
A7 I used strategic teaching lesson model. Kids loved to see schedule on board. Knew what to expect. Questions were only surprises
I over plan, keep an agenda on the board and have a bag of tricks just in case.
A7: I must mention it all begins with intentional planning. Planning planning planning is key!
A7: fair, firm, consistent in ur classroom routines
Yes! Without a plan, you are planning on failure!
Teaching routines & procedures explicitly, consistently, & early is key!
A7: I use logic puzzles/riddles as time filler in my HS Algebra class. They don't get answers right away and come 2 class excited
I might add this should be an everywhere world! https://t.co/hnjh5ww1cd
A7: In the elem world, routines and procedures are key for a successful day!
A7- strategic planning is key.
A7 I use music for many of my transitions. 1 week in, & when the flutes play sts auto. clean up & line up 4 lunch w/o a wd fm me
can hook you up https://t.co/XMfaBzPaxc
I'm just getting started with it. Know of any elementary teachers in your district that I can connect with?
FQ: Your best: Share an idea/tip/trick you use that might make a difference in someone's classroom tomorrow.
FA: I heard Dr. Bice once speak and he said the first weeks of school forget the lesson plans. Develop and form relationships.
FA: Continued: You can’t teach a student until you know the student. Hope this helps you this week!
Anyone at the Mid South Reading and Writing Coference in May?
Invest early! Love the quote..Ss don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.
FQ: emphasis always will be on relationships!! Great relationships = great classroom atmosphere!
FA: and I've followed through with this ever since he said it! It's SO true! https://t.co/7PvMj2Ag54
FA: I heard Dr. Bice once speak and he said the first weeks of school forget the lesson plans. Develop and form relationships.
FA Having a plan & formative assessment never go out of style. Questioning is king if used for the right reason. My PLN is pretty⚔
Thank you for joining us for tonight! We love learning with you! Until next week...
Thank you for joining us for tonight! We love learning with you! Until next week...
I enjoyed speaking there and just saying hi now.
Thank you! LOVE THIS!!! https://t.co/L64ExVhZRL
Invest early! Love the quote..Ss don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.
Incorporate Just Dance as often and as much as possible! Join in with the Ss.
A8: don't stress, do ur best, smile n hv a good time w/ur Ss. They won't all get it, learning is a process n sometimes takes time
The power of they don't care how much you know until... https://t.co/4vWc6ueqxL
FA: and I've followed through with this ever since he said it! It's SO true! https://t.co/7PvMj2Ag54
FA: I heard Dr. Bice once speak and he said the first weeks of school forget the lesson plans. Develop and form relationships.
