#21stedchat Archive
Our mission for our 21st century chat is to create a positive 21st century learning environment for our students by sharing resources and ideas that has worked in our classrooms. Join us every Sunday from 8:00-9:00 PM (EST) on Twitter using the hashtag #21stedchat. All are welcome!
Sunday August 14, 2016
Welcome to tonights topic is Back to School or just starting school (southern states) We will do Q&A format. PLS intro yourself.
Good evening
4th grade teacher from CA
I am Jill from NC Personalized Learning Director and co-host.
Hi ! Mary- elem principal, Santa Rosa, CA.
Hi! Adam from Va Beach. K-12 Principal
future High school teacher - Central California
Hello from California! Lexie a kindergarten teacher :)
Hi - math teacher from Long Island
Steve Riviere 5th grade teacher, SDSU grad student
Kim, HS librarian from MD
Eric, 2nd year ELA T in Citrus County, Fl. Looking to connect with as many educators as possible this year to improve my craft
Katie, education professor in Greenville, SC
Happy to have everyone in tonight. Let's get started!
Q1. What is something that you are going to try in your classroom/school/district this school year that is new for you?
A1) Will be gamifying this year. Which is new to me.
Tell us more, how will you start doing that?
I hope to use a document camera to teach constructions, and perhaps record my lessons with it.
hello -- Eva, Tech Director from MS
A1. in tandem with Canvas LMS
My tweets for the next hour will be for
I'm going to do full-blown PBL
A1 and creating a spiraling information literacy curriculum for my sts
A1. Added new assignment for undergrads to explore a tech tool to enhance literacy instruction, try it out, & share with class
"I'm studying Social Media in w/ . We're learning about Twitter chat. My 1st time participating w/this chat.
A1: We are one-to-one in 5th and 6th this year. We are in a computer science pilot for K-5 / 9-12.
A1. I am trying stackable badging in my district, weekly podcasting teacher voices and pushing for SBR for 3-5
what will make it "full blown"? Or in other words, what are you changing to step it up?
A1 We are implementing growth mind set. And using air server for all demonstrations ppts, docs, etc
I hope to utilize in my future classroom
A1. Currently collaborating globally on entrepreneurship with two other schools. Trying to give our Ss broader perspectives
Very! I am excited about this year.
A1: greater emphasis on data driven approaches to help ensure student mastery is happening in my class and our time's well spent
Focus on Inquiry based learning. Trying to put a small group of Ts together to share experience & examples
great idea! https://t.co/ITh9LCqQBP
A1: greater emphasis on data driven approaches to help ensure student mastery is happening in my class and our time's well spent
A1: I am using Skype to bring parents into my guided reading table. Connecting classroom to home along w/ student blogs#EDET543
A1. We are participating in the Santa Rosa Symphony's "It's Elementary" program. students will listen to music daily, (1 of 2) .
A1: trying to implement inquiry based math and stem integration
sounds awesome! What do you have planned?
Have an iPad and a locker shelf? There's your document camera.
A1. (2 of 2) learn to play recorders, attend assemblies at school w/ musicians from the symphony & attend free concerts.
A1 I'm supporting teachers as the utilize new tools. Most are working on ExplainEverything
Change agents are doing our first 15 episodes w/ topics that they are passionate about centered around PL. Im excited
A1: GHO on air for Districtwide PD.
A1 pt 2: Would also like and am hoping to build some beautiful student work portfolios with SeeSaw this year
A1: edcampTreasure!! So excited to make this happen!!
A1: Using badges for mastery grading... this will be a challenge https://t.co/SvCpigDKQ6
Q1. What is something that you are going to try in your classroom/school/district this school year that is new for you?
A1: using google hangout for parent conferencing
I did them this summer with educators and they loved it. Have you joined the FB group? Lots of ideas
Also going to pilot - teachers VERY excited
What is your favorite week one activity?@
Yes- we have a symphony rep we work with directly to help w/ everything. She's an expert!
A1: personalized teacher PD. Blended PD, authentic artifact creation from PD.
I loved using Seesaw last year. Used it for video book recommendations. Kids loved it!
Yes, that can be, what do you think your biggest challenge will be?
With class time so precious, GHO is a great way to connect! Especially if schools are several miles apart.
Right now, allowing staff from the three sites to collaborate via Google Doc. Letting them share ideas https://t.co/EqjIrWxAng
sounds awesome! What do you have planned?
Portfolios are def where we need to be. has a great portfolio feature as well.
I will! I just got the boxes! I am trying to plan my media orientation for freshman as a breakout!
will that allow for the class to see immediately?
A1: Coding with little bits and Coding
love the fact that it is recorded and available for anyone unable to attend.
I am fairly new as well. Welcome!
A1: digital portfolios for K-12 using GAFE and Drive. Imagine being a senior looking back on grade 2 portfolio!
Q2. Are you thinking about redesigning your teaching & learning space this year? If so, how? If not, why?
Wow you are trying a lot of new things this year! Go you!
A1 breakoutedu but with fuzzy handcuffs
A2) Would like to continue to rearrange the space to allow more options for flexible seating.
Yes. Either AirPlay to Apple TV or on PC/MAC. Or direct connect to projector w/ dongle.
Learning space, I'm not in same classroom for all classes, so that is difficult.
A2. As P in alternative school, trying to allow more open instructional design. Allow the opportunity for more engagement
- redesigning a lab with furniture and varied learning spaces
thanks for the inspiration. My district doesn't seem to be getting me a good one
Program Manager in California
A2. No; really like flexibility I came up with last year; enough new...
A2. Yes, we also are piloting one school with active learning furniture (stand up desks, bicycle desks etc)
A1 I am working creating a robot building area in our media center
A2: The admin building is currently being remodeled....so YES! May not be able to move in until Oct/Nov = more space!
I had my room one way - I am going back to the GLAD way with the carpet in the center. My students focus better
A2: I redesigned last year! Got rid of desks, moved to tables w/ more community focus in mind. There were def pros and cons
Definitely missed chatting with you for the last month.
A2: Getting back to book in hand w/ a reader wkshop. More bean bags, pillows, and meat&potatoes learning 2 love reading
Have you read, The Third Teacher, great read!
That sounds cool. You better share pics
A2: I have a much larger classroom this year and am considering breaking it up into 'stations' on some days this year
A2 two new tables in makerspace, more whiteboards, more "take what you need" stations for student supplies
will post as I get it together. Bought vex Hexbugs sets to have out
A2. Virtual learning space will be new! Googledocs and collaborating will be a big feature
A2: Many of my teachers are trying tables, flexible seating, and this year.
A2 cont: I think having a few rotating stations w/different activities might help keep my 90 min blocks more engaging for Ss
locker shelves on sale at Staples for $10
Awesome! Creating a comfortable environment is such an important component in cultivating lifelong readers.
A2: I am doing in my class to foster collaboration
A2: we are also working in 3 Act Math Tasks. Powerful learning!
Hi! Amy Mac here- Dir of Literacy in Illinois. Sorry I'm late- putting the boys to bed :)
A2: One of my teacher leaders was doing a 21st century learning environment- different table heights, floor seating, choice!
A2. The Third Teacher is a great read: https://t.co/K3WFHqj4W5 about why and how to create flexible learning environments.
A2 actually I am going to copy whatever does
Just looked up reflector app, looks great
Brooke, new ELA TOSA from WA state, pippin in and out tonight
When your carpet is located in the middle of the room, do you have trouble incorporating technology?
Brooke, new ELA TOSA from WA state, poppin' in and out of the chat tonight
Q3. How will you increase student ownership/agency in your classroom/school/district?
Nice furniture and room - lucky!
must solve breakoutEDU to get a seat! 😂😂 Moving to table lamps, sections of flexible seating, less desks. Outside classes
it was all donations and items discarded. I am excited
A3. Allowing more Ss voice in instruction. Letting them help direct their own learning
Q3: we must give students choice in how they demonstrate their understanding - reward effort
A3. Offering choice and voice
A3 by adding more seats to classrooms
A3 Students make the rules with Respect Agreements. Student lead learners assist peers.
A3. I foster college Ss agency w/ writing workshop. Students choose, topic, format, genre, publishing fomrat, & work at own pace
A3: We are going 1:1 K-8 in literacy - so allowing s's voice, choice, and opportunities to guide lng https://t.co/PX0vubDOqN
Q3. How will you increase student ownership/agency in your classroom/school/district?
A3: I believe that with ss will inherently take ownership because they will investigate their own questions
A3 more freedom for students
Wow !! Great idea...and works as long as you are In one room! Enjoy and good luck! Looks inviting !
A3) Listen to the students more to give them more ownership of their learning.
A3 students demonstrate learning by creating digital content - choice in how is key.
A3: PBL w/authentic reflection and creation, conscious teaching/discipline, tchng psychosocial skills
A3: As a reading teacher, I offer choice through titles and different digital tools for writer's response.
Student choice is a good thing!
https://t.co/0Nt2J8M4f1
A3: PBL w/authentic reflection and creation, conscious teaching/discipline, tchng psychosocial skills
A3. Passionate Learners great read on practical ways of how to build student ownership along w/
A3:
Helping Tchrs move along the TIM matrix. Authentic, transformational, goal-directed. Become global learners/classrooms
A3: I discussed the expectations I had for my Ss this yr AND talked&asked them about theirs for me. We signed Social Contracts.
A#.B more respnsve w/ feedback on Canvas Discussions; need them to feel responsble 4 their learning; off the bench & in the game
A3) students create content (quizzizz, kahoots, 3 act tasks) to teach / stump each other.
A3: start the year with digital citizenship Google Form choose your own adventure!
A3: allow students to openly drive instruction w/in class to promote open discussions & growth.
We did a respect agreement and all the students signed it. I hope that help in our room this year!
A3: By forcing them to prove what they learned and explain how they know they learned it... https://t.co/5AZqYHGKoU
Q3. How will you increase student ownership/agency in your classroom/school/district?
A3 our One Book this year will be Show Your Work! Hopefully it will encourage sts voice and creativity.
A3: Instructional practices & classroom environment.
RT A3 "students demonstrate learning by creating digital content - choice in how is key."
Love this!
A3: leave the permissions open! Let them show who they are right away. Have discussions right away. Real world convos
A3 Have kids make screen casts/videos of various lessons to demonstrate knowledge
A3: formative assessment google sheet style! 100% collaboration and getting students to engage
I need to find ways to allow more freedom for this to happen this year 🤔 https://t.co/ONhoEspoqk
A3 students demonstrate learning by creating digital content - choice in how is key.
Never used it; will have to check it out!
The learning is worth it!
A3 Make study guides using Padlet
A3: more students will publish work via GAFE. They will create the templates for the world to use!
I really like this idea! Sts can share these with staff members who are developing their tech skills https://t.co/InmOZqHbJi
A3 Have kids make screen casts/videos of various lessons to demonstrate knowledge
A3: HyperDocs using Google Doc. My Ss ate this up! Entire research papers hyperlinked! I ❤️ Google so much
A3 - we want students to design their own questions
Apologies, have to slip away from chat tonight
Q4. What are some of your favorite resources you use in the classroom/school that you recommend to others? (books, sites etc)
I have used so many - need to find fav. I use explain everything a lot
A4: are great tools to provide
A4) AirServer now serves Apple AirServer AND GoogleCast. Let students take over the screen from iPads or Chrombooks!
A4: Schoology is a great app for learning management
Q4/A4: Anyone recommend resources for ?
A4. is really contagious at our organization. Helping a lot for informal collaboration
A4. Great books: Hacking Leadership and The Innovator's Mindset
A4: Schoology, Discover education, linoit, powtoons, blendspace, padlet, google tools, quizziz, kahoot, literaryhoot
A4 - highly recommend for anyone on - facilitate workflow, standards-based rubrics
GONOODLE Is great for brain breaks. I use dojo for management so students can see aliens happy or disappear
If I am to jump into this Twitter discussion pool I need to know what the A3, A4 prefixes mean :)
Check and 3 Act Math Tasks. Our students are thinking like never before. The discussion is HOT!
A4 My kids love Plickers, and Kahoot
For presentations: screencastomatic, lensoo, doceri, explain everything
A4 Move to students creating the assessments, not you!
A4: love this my Ss loves this one!
A4: I like using eBackpack and Notability for workflow. Also rec using nearpod if you're 1:1 and worried about Ss distractions
I'll look it up - thanks!
A4: Google drawing as interactive whiteboard
A4: is a great math resource!
A is "answer". The number following it the Q (question) you're addressing. :)
Thank you for the translation kind person
A4: Our teachers put their TEs on Notability, they can zoom, annotate, etc. 'regoingwedontneedpaper
Thank you as well for the interpretation kind sir
A4: is revolutionizing the way To bring videos to life! And it works with Google Classroom!!
I gratefully thank you sir for the guidance
A4 pt 2: NoRedInk was also kind of a game changing (and free!) website to me as a new MS ELA Teacher
Our district t is using now! Time on task is back! It's an amazing tool!
A4: blogging using Google docs. Readers response using Google Forma
Q5. How will you create a positive culture this upcoming school year for your classroom/school/district?
https://t.co/mPDcWamYpY
Q5. How will you create a positive culture this upcoming school year for your classroom/school/district?
My colleague uses Camtasia and loves it. I want to learn it. Has great features in editing
A5. As a P, model the mindset I want all to embody.
Q5 Greet students at the door, more student involvement (ownership), less stress on grades if possible!
I want to ensure my students know there is no wrong answers and their creativity is a gift not a distraction
A5:Coalition of the willing.Change IS happening tchr must CHOOSE to get on the boat. Once they do, they will be forever changed
Huge fan of Camtasia for screencasting & other features
A5: focus on the positive so much that the negative can't be heard anymore.
A5: ISTE 5d requires educators be leaders/innovators. I'll advocate for renewed perspective of teaching n our building
A5: being the fun back to teaching. In FL is all so high stakes.
A5. Agreements vs Rules to get group buy-in; classroom meetings to solve issues; Positive Discipline program; classroom=family
A5 it is ALL about growth mindset and positivity. All things are possible. Dream it, plan it, do it!
Guide on the side.let go. Stop controlling. Let the kids be who they are. Inventors, creators, change agents
A5: Encourage each S that their voice matters and to respectfully engage w/ one another
A5: sharing S success & work from both my class and all across our school on Twitter, emphasizing family atmosphere in my class
Tching psychosocial skills book! Tchng Dweck's!
Yes has been an excellent resource
Paul is a super special human
Why not share beyond the walls of the school?
A5: reminding Ts and Ss alike that everybody can learn anything, give them the time and space to do it.
A5: global classrooms. If any of you would like to collab through Google Classroom let me know!
Q6. What is a take-away that you had from tonight’s ?
Are you considering other ways for global collaboration?
I may take you up on that. What grade do you have?
A6 Enthusiasm for teaching and positivity!
Worth exploring across grade levels for global sharing
A6 its going to be a great year for learning! Ts are innovating like never before. I love it!!!
A5: Desire to continue to grow and learn. Build my PLN
But some schools are not using Google Classroom
A6: With all the different perspectives we all still have the same goal. Help students be successful, in all ways.
Thanks everyone for the great ideas!
TY for joining this week! A special shoutout to for RT Qs as was out bringing his daughter to college
I had my high schoolers working in Google classroom with their younger siblings on ways to combat a social problem.
Thank you for the thought provoking questions!
Yes, use variety of options for connecting & follow upi
awesome chat! Glad I stumbled into it
A6: Use your PLN to ask q's & get some ideas & resources!
Thank you for the wonderful ideas. Was fun!
A6. Student engagement & ownership thru choice & personal connection lead to a rich classroom & school culture!
= best chat! Have a great week!
Joined into the chat, and now want to go back & look at all the contributions in the thread
Great ideas in tonight's chat
I look forward to next week! This was great and motivating
Valuable time -- glad to participate!
A6: found great ideas & resources to take note of once when I become a teacher!
does someone share out an archive of the chat?
Join us next week for Helping the non-traditional student be successful in the traditional classroom with
Thanks for a great chat tonight, all! Leaned so much from you all!
Is warm and fuzzy a pirate thing?
