#txeduchat Archive

An informal learning community for educators worldwide. Our passion for learning and connected learning experiences help us to improve our teaching practices. #txeduchat features guest moderators every week.

Sunday April 2, 2017
9:00 PM EDT

  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Introductions! Let's get started with #txeduchat! Tell us what you do, where you are located, and the latest book(s) you are reading!
  • participatechat Apr 2 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #txeduchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/sfhR2MP7X5
  • DrHarrisonMcCoy Apr 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Hello, guys. I'm Harrison McCoy. I teach tech apps at Arlington Collegiate HS. I just started a book called The Chimp Paradox #txeduchat
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    I am an associate prof. at @utarlington and former bil. elem teacher and rdg specialist! I teach literacy studies courses online! #txeduchat
    In reply to @utarlington
  • CarrieAnnTripp Apr 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Carrie, AP at Perry County Middle School, MO. Reading The Innovators Mindset #IMMOOC and School Leaders Dunk Tank #sldunktank #txeduchat
  • MrPowley Apr 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Adam from SC. Just finished reading the March graphic novels. #txeduchat
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Sounds like an interesting book title! #txeduchat
    In reply to @DrHarrisonMcCoy
  • MrsAGilliam Apr 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    #txeduchat I'm Alana, teach 6th grade math, currently reading mathematical mindset by @joboaler and The Best Yes
    In reply to @PeggySemingson, @joboaler
  • mjjohnson1216 Apr 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Meredith joining from SW Florida - Intervention Support Specialist #txeduchat Reading Bold Move For Schools by @HeidiHayesJacob
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Welcome to the chat!! #txeduchat
    In reply to @CarrieAnnTripp
  • Isham_Literacy Apr 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Evening #txeduchat ! Kimberly from north TX, currently reading What Great Teachers Do Differently.
  • DrHarrisonMcCoy Apr 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Not a new book, but I just discovered the author on a TEDX video. #txeduchat
    In reply to @PeggySemingson
  • txeduchat - Moderator Apr 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Great to see at #txeduchat!
    In reply to @mjjohnson1216, @HeidiHayesJacob
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    @edcampmetrodc #mdedcamp #mdeschat #txeduchat #miched @JaimeDonally
    In reply to @edcampmetrodc, @JaimeDonally
  • CarrieAnnTripp Apr 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Ty! What are you currently reading? #txeduchat
    In reply to @PeggySemingson
  • DaultonAS Apr 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Teri in Texas and I'm reading @jmattmiller #ditchbook and The Secret Chord. #txeduchat
    In reply to @jmattmiller
  • p4principals Apr 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hi! I'm Melissa, a middle school principal who is reading Deliberate Optimism by Debbie Silver #txeduchat
  • MrPowley Apr 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    I'd love to see what you do for SS literacy. This is such a big part of improving Ss understanding! #txeduchat
    In reply to @PeggySemingson, @utarlington
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Great to see everyone here this evening!!! #txeduchat
  • NellyKaakaty Apr 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Nelly Kaakaty, MS Learning Specialist in Dallas, TX! Latest read = Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay #txeduchat
    In reply to @PeggySemingson
  • lanier_katiesue Apr 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Hi #txeduchat! Katie, Instructional coach at Allen HS. Reading Innovator's Mindset and Bogside Boys.
  • SaraRanzau Apr 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Sara from the hill country, HS ELA, Dr of education speciality in literacy #txeduchat
  • MrsAGilliam Apr 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Innovators mindset is on my reading list! #txeduchat
    In reply to @lanier_katiesue
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Q1: Why does effective questioning matter to teaching and learning? Tell us what you think! #txeduchat
  • CarrieAnnTripp Apr 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Are you doing the #IMMOOC book study through the blog & Twitter? (If so, sorry I haven't remembered.) #txeduchat
    In reply to @lanier_katiesue
  • SaraRanzau Apr 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Just started reading Midnight in Broad Daylight, awaiting my new Beers/Probst book #DisruptingThinking #txeduchat
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: Questioning builds critical thinking skills for s's; helps them anticipate high level q's; fosters dialogue and cross-talk #txeduchat
  • lanier_katiesue Apr 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Great read. Makes you think about what you are doing in class for your Ss. #txeduchat
    In reply to @MrsAGilliam
  • karelsscience Apr 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Evening everyone... curriculum coordinator and college bio prof. Reading Jim Knight's Instructional Coaching. #txeduchat
  • SaraRanzau Apr 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: if we don't encourage questions, kids take everything at face value and learn little. Questions guide experiences #txeduchat
  • lanier_katiesue Apr 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1 great Qs guide students through learning process. #txeduchat
  • DrHarrisonMcCoy Apr 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: For me, I want my course to take an inquiry-based tone, so it's all about asking the right questions to guide the inquiry. #txeduchat
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Well said! I agree, s's will not dig deeper without the right q's #txeduchat
    In reply to @SaraRanzau
  • yankee_todd Apr 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: effective questioning is the game changer in our business! #txeduchat
  • MrPowley Apr 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1 College S told me he was nervous to answer Qs because thought I was looking for right 1... I needed better Qs for discussions #txeduchat
  • AssignmentHelpN Apr 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    #hsgovchat #iaedchat #oklaed #probchat #txeduchat A Beginner’s Guide on How to Make Mind Maps https://t.co/HMbTauQCs5
  • massignmenthelp Apr 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
  • TeachFangs Apr 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1 With no question to answer, no concept can be mastered! Learning begins with inquiry. #thisgoeswaybeyondbloomstaxonomy #txeduchat
  • Isham_Literacy Apr 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1 It matters because it can cause Ss to be reflective about what they know and challenge them to stretch that knowledge. #txeduchat
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Yes, the right q will put students at ease while challenging them. I also want s's to pose questions, like Socrates.... #txeduchat
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • misscarla62 Apr 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    #txeduchat Waco TX. District level IS GT/Pre-AP/AP. Read Tribes and The Traveler's Gift lately. About to start A More Beautiful Question.
  • CarrieAnnTripp Apr 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2: ?ing is learning. If ask ? DOK 1, aren't reaching analysis. If ask ?s Ss easily answer, aren't teaching critical thinking. #txeduchat
  • mitchcenter Apr 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Greetings #txeduchat Mitch from https://t.co/R5YucvUCZh here joining from NJ. Happy to join ya'll tonight
  • DaultonAS Apr 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: Questioning allows for all Ss to participate. Ts can constantly adjust instruction based on ?. #txeduchat
  • lanier_katiesue Apr 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    We need to teach students it's OK to not have the right answer as long as you don't quit looking. #txeduchat.
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Awesome ideas! Get ready for Q2 on how you *plan* questions to ask students! #txeduchat
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Exactly! This is why I <3 open-ended questions that allow for broad participation from s's. #txeduchat
    In reply to @DaultonAS
  • MrsAGilliam Apr 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1: Questioning is important to engage all Ss at all levels. I <3 questions that make them stop and analyze their own thinking! #txeduchat
  • mitchcenter Apr 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1) Questioning matters because what we ask determines what we discuss. What we discuss dictates what we think and learn. #txeduchat
  • karelsscience Apr 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1: Asking effective questions can often lead students toward finding answers to their own questions. #txeduchat
  • Toups_J Apr 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    #txeduchat Jerry Toups HS math teacher LamarCISD near Houston, TX checking in. #AlwaysBelieve
  • txeduchat - Moderator Apr 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Good to see you! Love the pics! #txeduchat
    In reply to @Toups_J
  • mitchcenter Apr 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1) I'm not sure anything matters more than the questions we ask! Bad questions = low level learning. #txeduchat
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Yes! Very 21st-century skill! #txeduchat
    In reply to @karelsscience
  • MrsAGilliam Apr 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: Some great questions can lead students to ask questions they need answer to make connections in their learning. #txeduchat
  • misscarla62 Apr 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    #txeduchat A1 Questioning is the starting point of innovation. It causes deep thinking and reflection.
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Q2: What is your process for planning questions in a lesson? Do you strategically plan questions to pose or "wing it" or both? #txeduchat
  • lanier_katiesue Apr 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Just Saturday @tyleradewitt was talking about the process of learning through inquiry/discovery and the importance of questions. #txeduchat
    In reply to @TeachFangs, @tyleradewitt
  • Toups_J Apr 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    #txeduchat A1 Effective questioning of Ss should reach the upper echelons of Blooms Taxonomy. Ss should randomly be picked.
  • txeduchat - Moderator Apr 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Retweeting Q2! #txeduchat
    • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      Q2: What is your process for planning questions in a lesson? Do you strategically plan questions to pose or "wing it" or both? #txeduchat
  • JV_lack Apr 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Hi...James from South Texas...Mission CISD....tech integration... #txeduchat
  • mitchcenter Apr 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1) I'm passionate about leader questions too - they need to model the way: https://t.co/VpbsOk0eBd #txeduchat
  • Jmitch462 Apr 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Jenny 4th grade, from OH #txeduchat So glad to stop in! Two amazing reads: Boys in the Boat by Daniel Brown & This -->> by Gravity Goldberg
  • txeduchat - Moderator Apr 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Great resources being shared by all! Connect & follow up with the #TXEDUCHAT educators in the discussion tonight 2 expand your PLN!
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2: I like to use verbs from Bloom's 4 questions & focus on inferencing & application q's with s's! https://t.co/Rf0W4EXYnp #txeduchat
  • DrHarrisonMcCoy Apr 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2: Planning the right questions is really tough for me. I teach a MS Office-based tech apps course, but I want to take it deeper #txeduchat
  • CarrieAnnTripp Apr 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2: Write questions in advance, but go with the flow as the discussion dictates the direction. #txeduchat
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Yes, let the conversation unfold organically to guide further q's. Good thinking! #txeduchat
    In reply to @CarrieAnnTripp
  • SaraRanzau Apr 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2: sometms I pose questions about a situation in a text I want to make sure Ss think about, most others are based on what's said #txeduchat
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    If so, why do we grade as if .... #txeduchat
    In reply to @lanier_katiesue, @MrPowley
  • guyonsmile Apr 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Laurie in NY joining in a bit late #txeduchat
  • MrsAGilliam Apr 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    I research ideas for good questions. Openmiddle or Good Questions (book) #txeduchat
    In reply to @PeggySemingson
  • BucyBetsy Apr 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    #txeduchat Betsy Bucy Math k-5 Interventionist - Frenship ISD TX
  • DaultonAS Apr 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: What are misconceptions Ss could have? Where do we want Ss to 'end up'? ?s need to planned, but 'wing it' ?s will arise. #txeduchat
  • TeachFangs Apr 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2 Great teachers design questions and activities concurrently. They also capitalize on opportunities to make teachable moments. #txeduchat
  • grantmsmith90 Apr 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: I try to think of questions ahead of time, but they often change depending on the flow of the lesson! #TXEDUCHAT
  • Isham_Literacy Apr 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2 Both. One standard ? I have is "Why?" My new Ss have to learn that I ask why no matter what their answer is right or wrong. #txeduchat
    • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      Q2: What is your process for planning questions in a lesson? Do you strategically plan questions to pose or "wing it" or both? #txeduchat
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Start with primary sources. Ask Ss sensory questions (See, hear, smell) and before/after ?s #txeduchat
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Sounds like a great resource! #txeduchat
    In reply to @MrsAGilliam
  • karelsscience Apr 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2: you must plan for questions so they require more critical thinking. Without planning, questions are often low level. #txeduchat
    • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      Q2: What is your process for planning questions in a lesson? Do you strategically plan questions to pose or "wing it" or both? #txeduchat
  • lanier_katiesue Apr 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2 I wish I could craft great questions. I try, it seems that some of the best Q's come from the Ss. Mine are just a warm up. #txeduchat
  • TheCourtneyP Apr 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2 being prepared is definitely the key! #txeduchat
    • CarrieAnnTripp Apr 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      A2: Write questions in advance, but go with the flow as the discussion dictates the direction. #txeduchat
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    This is why I love posing inquiry questions about complex works of art. Multisensory! #txeduchat
    In reply to @mrterborg, @MrPowley
  • misscarla62 Apr 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2: I pre-plan to make sure I have good ones ready but carry Blooms stems and Costa stems around 2 b ready during class! #txeduchat
  • Toups_J Apr 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    #txeduchat A2 Targeted questions should be written in advance, included in lesson plans. Have a verb list of Blooms Taxonomy as you quest.
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    And the flip question "Why not?" #txeduchat
    In reply to @Isham_Literacy
  • guyonsmile Apr 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2: depends on the kind of questions. I plan the basics but the deep dive questions often come from discussion #txeduchat
  • lanier_katiesue Apr 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Great question. I evolved to a system that lets students keep trying. #txeduchat
    In reply to @mrterborg, @MrPowley
  • SaraRanzau Apr 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Isn't that the best way to do it? See what Ss want to know and think and go from there! #txeduchat
    In reply to @lanier_katiesue
  • Jmitch462 Apr 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A1 Thinking Socratively! Without questioning, we're relegated to the lowest levels of learning! Questioning done right, is key! #txeduchat
    In reply to @PeggySemingson
  • DrHarrisonMcCoy Apr 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2: It honestly seems that most of the objectives for my course are Dok1/Dok 2 and not a lot of expectations for deeper inquiry #txeduchat
  • urbie Apr 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    #txeduchat A1 Questions matter because students generally do not “get it” on the first pass. Clarification questions aid perspective.
  • SaraRanzau Apr 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Mine HATE when I keep asking them "why", but they have some awesome realizations! #txeduchat
    In reply to @mrterborg, @Isham_Literacy
  • JV_lack Apr 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2) I think its a mix of both...sometimes they flow in context with how the lesson unfolds and sometimes 💡happen #txeduchat
  • Isham_Literacy Apr 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Absolutely! I want them to think and share their thoughts. Springboard to more ?s. #txeduchat
    In reply to @mrterborg
  • brynmw Apr 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2: when I first started teaching, I planned my critical thinking questions, now I improvise. #txeduchat
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    We can walk in together. No one likes walking in alone. #txeduchat
    In reply to @guyonsmile
  • misscarla62 Apr 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2:But my fave thing is 2 let Ss come up w/their own ?'S after I have modeled. I give them resources like Blooms #empowering #txeduchat
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Q3: What language prompts or stems do you try to incorporate with questioning? Share "starters" & resources 4 creating questions. #txeduchat
  • virdsofafeather Apr 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    So we all remember those who had a part in SB3 when their time comes up for re-election... #txeduchat #txed #SB3 #publiceducators
  • DrHarrisonMcCoy Apr 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2: Don't get me wrong. I push the fences down as often as possible and we go beyond the set objectives! #txeduchat
  • lanier_katiesue Apr 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    I like it best. It makes it easier to connect the topic with something the students want to learn about. #txeduchat
    In reply to @SaraRanzau
  • TheCourtneyP Apr 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Exactly! You are ensuring alignment to the rigor of the verb in the SE. ❤❤👏🏻👏🏻#txeduchat
    • misscarla62 Apr 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT
      A2: I pre-plan to make sure I have good ones ready but carry Blooms stems and Costa stems around 2 b ready during class! #txeduchat
  • Isham_Literacy Apr 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Some Ss will change their answer when they hear Why? Then I ask Why again. #txeduchat
    In reply to @SaraRanzau, @mrterborg
  • txeduchat - Moderator Apr 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Me, too! I do the same! #txeduchat
    In reply to @DrHarrisonMcCoy
  • GrundlerArt Apr 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2: going back to #ProjectZeroHGSE #artfulthinking & considering how to implement thinking routines - sharing w/ admin this wk #txeduchat
    In reply to @PeggySemingson
  • jschwartzcen Apr 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2: Sometimes you have to gage your group and you may have to think on the fly when you set out your questions. #txeduchat
    In reply to @PeggySemingson, @GrundlerArt
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    If one knows how to question or set up the environment one can improvise. Otherwise, structure is needed. #txeduchat
    In reply to @brynmw
  • urbie Apr 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    #txeduchat A2 Most times I design with the end in mind. What paths to get there are likely? I anticipate Qs & run past others for surprises.
  • DrHarrisonMcCoy Apr 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    9th grade tech applications -- mostly about Microsoft Office applications and computing fundamentals. #txeduchat
    In reply to @CarrieAnnTripp
  • misscarla62 Apr 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Awesome tools and resources! #txeduchat
  • SaraRanzau Apr 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3: "Why do you think...", "What might happen/change...", "How come..." #txeduchat
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Well if they hate it, they'll learn to answer the question completely. #txeduchat
    In reply to @SaraRanzau, @Isham_Literacy
  • EduGladiators Apr 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Wait ... They aren't experts in this by that grade? What's wrong with upper/lower el? :) #txeduchat
    In reply to @DrHarrisonMcCoy, @CarrieAnnTripp
  • BucyBetsy Apr 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    #A1 Questioning is an effective way to focus thinking. Thru questioning we model how students may reason. #txeduchat
  • brynmw Apr 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    definitely need structure. I created more structure than needed at first, but learnt how better to navigate. #txeduchat
    In reply to @mrterborg
  • jschwartzcen Apr 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    #txeduchat A3: In Social Studies I like- If you could go back in a time machine what might you see, feel or how would you react?
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    @Larryferlazzo always has great resources! #txeduchat
    In reply to @misscarla62, @Larryferlazzo
  • lanier_katiesue Apr 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Q3 I have always liked 'How do we know __ is right?', What else do we need to consider/know? Why do you think that happened? #txeduchat
  • guyonsmile Apr 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    I totally agree! #txeduchat
    • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT
      Well if they hate it, they'll learn to answer the question completely. #txeduchat
      In reply to @SaraRanzau, @Isham_Literacy
  • GrundlerArt Apr 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: see think wonder https://t.co/Z9Q0ZENjT9 #txeduchat
  • GrundlerArt Apr 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: see think wonder https://t.co/XJGKgyDait #txeduchat
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Great way to personalize this question/scenario! #txeduchat
    In reply to @jschwartzcen
  • lanier_katiesue Apr 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    I always thought it would be fun to ask a SS class to talk about the present if some big event hadn't happened. #txeduchat
    In reply to @jschwartzcen
  • guyonsmile Apr 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: what do you think? #txeduchat
  • DrHarrisonMcCoy Apr 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Right. They get a course in 8th grade that got combined with career exploration. I teach toward cert. in IC3 Computer Literacy. #txeduchat
    In reply to @mrterborg, @CarrieAnnTripp
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    Q4: How do you invite dialogue and student cross-talk when posing questions? #txeduchat *Cross-talk: when S's talk to *each other*.
  • Isham_Literacy Apr 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    They learn to commit to an answer and back it up! #txeduchat
    In reply to @SaraRanzau, @mrterborg
  • guyonsmile Apr 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    But they will learn from it #txeduchat
    In reply to @mrterborg
  • giveawayzovux Apr 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    #txeduchat A3: In Social Studies I like- If you could go back in a time machine what might you see, feel or how would you react?
  • alexstubenbort Apr 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: These subject-specific question stems for tutorials and discussions from @AVID4College are great! #txeduchat
    In reply to @AVID4College
  • GrundlerArt Apr 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: Think Puzzle Explore https://t.co/Z9Q0ZENjT9 #txeduchat
  • GrundlerArt Apr 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: Think Puzzle Explore https://t.co/Tv0Vz2Idym #txeduchat
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    Children should be fluent in most office tools by the end of 6th grade. 8th at latest. Just saying. #txeduchat
    In reply to @DrHarrisonMcCoy, @CarrieAnnTripp
  • guyonsmile Apr 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A4: I like when Ss say 'I hear what you are saying, have you thought about...' #txeduchat
  • SaraRanzau Apr 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Using the ?s from Notice and Note have helped them guide their own questioning a TON! #txeduchat
  • TeachFangs Apr 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A4 One of my most powerful teaching techniques was to have as design equivalent questions to the ones I wrote. #theycandoitbetter #txeduchat
  • jschwartzcen Apr 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    I am a big fan of the Time Machine story by H.G. Wells Gets kids really thinking. #txeduchat
    In reply to @PeggySemingson
  • BucyBetsy Apr 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Q2. Plan ques based on common distractors, misconceptions and scaffolding then wing it. #txeduchat
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Right. I love that. Even if they're wrong. #txeduchat
    In reply to @Isham_Literacy, @SaraRanzau
  • Toups_J Apr 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    #txeduchat A3 The pinnacle of questioning is to have the Ss CREATE their own problems. #PentagonT = #AlwaysBelieve
  • Jmitch462 Apr 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A2 Both are = Lack of planning shows low reception to Ss effort & lack of "winging it" shows low respect to Ss spontaneous ideas.#txeduchat
    In reply to @Isham_Literacy
  • SaraRanzau Apr 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A4: I have to bite my tongue and just stand there and let it happen. I love to watch my kids argue their points #txeduchat
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    I'd much prefer someone who stands alone that can back up an answer, than someone who goes with group. #txeduchat
    In reply to @Isham_Literacy, @SaraRanzau
  • DaultonAS Apr 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A3: Do you agree/disagree...? Can you think of another way/representation? How is this relevant? #txeduchat
  • Isham_Literacy Apr 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A4 Pair & Share. #txeduchat
    • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT
      Q4: How do you invite dialogue and student cross-talk when posing questions? #txeduchat *Cross-talk: when S's talk to *each other*.
  • guyonsmile Apr 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    This is awesome! Thanks for sharing! #txeduchat
    In reply to @GrundlerArt
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Yes, high level Bloom's! Creation...Thanks for sharing! #txeduchat
    In reply to @Toups_J
  • GrundlerArt Apr 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4: positive classroom communication - #community we're exploring it this week in #k12ArtChat w/ @TechChef4u #txeduchat
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Sometimes this is the hardest thing, but it's when the magic happens. #txeduchat
    In reply to @SaraRanzau
  • jschwartzcen Apr 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    That is where a master teacher can balance things just right so ss are engaged. Teaching is an art with science mixed in #txeduchat
    • Jmitch462 Apr 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
      A2 Both are = Lack of planning shows low reception to Ss effort & lack of "winging it" shows low respect to Ss spontaneous ideas.#txeduchat
      In reply to @Isham_Literacy
  • lanier_katiesue Apr 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4 small group or partner tools like peer instruction, table talk keep things less intimidating. And expo markers on talbles! #txeduchat
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4: Wait time, "what do you think of what __ just shared?" This requires them to listen to peers and dialogue! Accountable talk. #txeduchat
  • Toups_J Apr 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    #txeduchat My class is in groups of 3 or 4. During my warm ups they can help each other. When Ss teach each other you can hear the learning
  • DrHarrisonMcCoy Apr 2 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    I agree and it's maybe the level of fluency that is in question. My course is really a cert. class for the IC3 test... #txeduchat
    In reply to @mrterborg, @CarrieAnnTripp
  • karelsscience Apr 2 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    It should be a natural part of your classroom environment. Ss must feel comfortable answering and know everyone is respected. #txeduchat
    • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT
      Q4: How do you invite dialogue and student cross-talk when posing questions? #txeduchat *Cross-talk: when S's talk to *each other*.
  • alexstubenbort Apr 2 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4:I'm always looking for new ways to get kids talking & asking each other questions. Fill your toolbox! https://t.co/Z6ux966kt7 #txeduchat
  • alexstubenbort Apr 2 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4:I'm always looking for new ways to get kids talking & asking each other questions. Fill your toolbox! https://t.co/ay7SA0Nx9W #txeduchat
  • DrHarrisonMcCoy Apr 2 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    ...and requested by our partner community college since we are an ECHS. It's a pretty detailed adult level cert. test. #txeduchat
  • Isham_Literacy Apr 2 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    That comes with modeling! Love it when Ss start using your own words as a stem! #txeduchat
    In reply to @guyonsmile
  • lanier_katiesue Apr 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A4 another tool is LMS discussions or collaborative google docs. Live or not, it helps include the shy or those who need time #txeduchat
  • DaultonAS Apr 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A4: Wait time. Give Ss time to think! #txeduchat
  • guyonsmile Apr 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Very true. Modeling good question techniques is very valuable #txeduchat
    In reply to @Isham_Literacy
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Yes! We should never underestimate power of modeling! #txeduchat
    In reply to @Isham_Literacy, @guyonsmile
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Q5: How can educators encourage S's to pose questions to the class, to classmates, or to themselves? [esp. w/critical-thinking] #txeduchat
  • txeduchat - Moderator Apr 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Yes! I love this idea. I teach 100% online and it's true! #txeduchat
    In reply to @lanier_katiesue
  • BucyBetsy Apr 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A3. "How do you you know?" But also if student gives wrong answer...have them walk me thru til they see the right answer. #txeduchat
  • guyonsmile Apr 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    So true. Long pauses may be awkward for Ts, but they should happen often #txeduchat
    In reply to @DaultonAS
  • urbie Apr 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    #txeduchat A4a In elearning design the Qs I ask are leading, how to get learners to draw productive conclusions about learning topic..
  • DrHarrisonMcCoy Apr 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Here's a link. It's a corporate level certification for adulst actually. https://t.co/efjygALoVR #txeduchat
    In reply to @mrterborg, @CarrieAnnTripp
  • TheDisciplineDr Apr 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Establishing boundaries of good behavior during discussion times will make students more likely to participate. #txeduchat #discipline
  • Toups_J Apr 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    #txeduchat Wisdom being shared by Trs tonight is #AMAZING! Better than a Tr inservice. #AlwaysBelieve
  • urbie Apr 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    #txeduchat A4b Here’s a good reference instructional designers find useful.. https://t.co/mRhhTnLdY5
  • SaraRanzau Apr 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A5: We have to train them to feel safe asking questions. #txeduchat
  • guyonsmile Apr 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A4: I love the collaborate tool on @nearpod to have Ss ask questions. #txeduchat
    In reply to @nearpod
  • alexstubenbort Apr 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Great point! My favorite back channels include: @padlet @TodaysMeet @Mentimeter @Twitter or via video @flipgrid! #txeduchat
    • lanier_katiesue Apr 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
      A4 another tool is LMS discussions or collaborative google docs. Live or not, it helps include the shy or those who need time #txeduchat
  • Jmitch462 Apr 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A4 Listen & then listen, again. S dialogue occurs when they are safe to speak, & know they have the power to share their ideas! #txeduchat
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    I can go with this by 9th grade, w/ parts taught 3rd - 8th. #txeduchat
    In reply to @DrHarrisonMcCoy, @CarrieAnnTripp
  • DrHarrisonMcCoy Apr 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Long pauses/reflection is vital to the way our brains function. So important to higher level learning. #txeduchat
    In reply to @guyonsmile, @DaultonAS
  • SaraRanzau Apr 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Think I'll use the Inside/Outside circle this week as I intro TKAM! Reading an article on Emmitt Till and Scottsboro Boys docu #txeduchat
  • lanier_katiesue Apr 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    I've been able to gauge learning after activities that are difficult to asses w/a simple discussion prompt - what surprised you? #txeduchat
    In reply to @txeduchat
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    My goal is to get my Ss ready for this without knowing it. At least at a foundational level. #txeduchat
    In reply to @DrHarrisonMcCoy, @CarrieAnnTripp
  • GrundlerArt Apr 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A5: again by challenging them to ask more Qs dig deeper in a safe community leverage tech for those less secure to share aloud #txeduchat
  • Toups_J Apr 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    #txeduchat A5 Have the Ss create the questions. The more they put into the question (creating a poster) the more they will remember.
  • guyonsmile Apr 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    And it shows you value their questions and thoughts. #txeduchat
    In reply to @DrHarrisonMcCoy, @DaultonAS
  • txeduchat - Moderator Apr 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Yes, I think asychronous discussions allow for better reflection! S's have time to gather their thoughts! #txeduchat
    In reply to @lanier_katiesue
  • lanier_katiesue Apr 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A4 One more idea - let ELL and shy Ss in on the Qs in advance. Give them time to think and prepare. #txeduchat
  • DaultonAS Apr 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A5: Model good questioning, celebrate Ss examples as they occur. This is a difficult question! #txeduchat
  • BucyBetsy Apr 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A4. We have math talk guidelines for showing respect. Draw Kids in asking, "what do you think?" Or "do you agree?" #txeduchat
  • utalaniz Apr 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A5: By modeling thinking and placing value on questions. #txeduchat
    In reply to @PeggySemingson
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Do you work with MS/EL to help them build a foundation? #txeduchat
    In reply to @DrHarrisonMcCoy, @CarrieAnnTripp
  • lanier_katiesue Apr 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A5 After #flipclass lesson I asked Ss to bring in a challenge Q over the lesson to be shared as part of the warm up. #txeduchat
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Though sometimes one needs the quicker discourse experience. #txeduchat
    In reply to @txeduchat, @lanier_katiesue
  • jschwartzcen Apr 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    #txeduchat A5: When you can relate the topic to a ss interest or connection you will get tons of questions which you can direct to deeper un
  • guyonsmile Apr 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A5: let the Ss record their questions via @RecapThat to show where they are in their learning #txeduchat
    In reply to @RecapThat
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Q6: Share a time when questioning worked very well. What successes have you had? #txeduchat
  • karelsscience Apr 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Again: modeling. Get excited about questions, create culture of questioning, and help students learn to ask better questions. #txeduchat
    • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
      Q5: How can educators encourage S's to pose questions to the class, to classmates, or to themselves? [esp. w/critical-thinking] #txeduchat
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Love the idea of culture of questioning! #txeduchat
    In reply to @karelsscience
  • txeduchat - Moderator Apr 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Great resources being shared by all! Connect & follow up with the #TXEDUCHAT educators in the discussion tonight to expand your PLN!
  • lanier_katiesue Apr 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    True, but live can leave out the quiet ones. I have used both to give everyone a voice. #txeduchat (but my classroom was rarely quiet)
    In reply to @mrterborg, @txeduchat
  • SaraRanzau Apr 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A6: When I use the Scales activity from Kylene Beers for class discussions, general statement turns into great conversation & ?s #txeduchat
  • _Wendy22_ Apr 2 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A5: with sentence stems, ELPS academic sentence frames... start it and they can finish it! #txeduchat
    • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
      Q5: How can educators encourage S's to pose questions to the class, to classmates, or to themselves? [esp. w/critical-thinking] #txeduchat
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Awesome! what is the scales activity? #txeduchat
    In reply to @SaraRanzau
  • guyonsmile Apr 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A6: Ss asked why we were reading a book they were all finding boring. It lead to some great convos #TXEDUCHAT
  • lanier_katiesue Apr 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A6 Peer instruction did not work well for ELL physics, but I found that Ss drawing diagrams to show/summarize ideas was wonderful #txeduchat
  • karelsscience Apr 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A S asked me a question, and I asked questions that made the student think and realize they actually knew the answer all along. #TXEDUCHAT
  • BucyBetsy Apr 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Q5. Give question starters then ask kids to complete to challenge class. #txeduchat
  • lanier_katiesue Apr 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A6 best convo ever was discussion planning what to include in presentations to admin and board members about Ss projects. #txeduchat
  • jschwartzcen Apr 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    That is so important. You have to show your passion and enthusiasm. It's contagious. #txeduchat
    • karelsscience Apr 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT
      Again: modeling. Get excited about questions, create culture of questioning, and help students learn to ask better questions. #txeduchat
      • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
        Q5: How can educators encourage S's to pose questions to the class, to classmates, or to themselves? [esp. w/critical-thinking] #txeduchat
  • txeduchat - Moderator Apr 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A6: My fav. questioning technique is "grand conversation" which is *extremely open-ended* questioning! https://t.co/pqiesC5Ic1 #txeduchat
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    It can. One needs the right environment, pacing. #txeduchat Or use both simultaneously.
    In reply to @lanier_katiesue, @txeduchat
  • _Wendy22_ Apr 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A4: by preplanning ur higher level questioning 4the lesson. Deeper connections r made when que r not surface level que #txeduchat
    • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT
      Q4: How do you invite dialogue and student cross-talk when posing questions? #txeduchat *Cross-talk: when S's talk to *each other*.
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    Q7: Share a time when questioning didn't go as well. What happened? [What would have made it work?] #txeduchat
  • guyonsmile Apr 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    I'm a huge fan of noisy classrooms. It shows a high level of engagement. #txeduchat
    In reply to @mrterborg, @lanier_katiesue, @txeduchat
  • SaraRanzau Apr 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A7: It didn't work well when my questions were too specific - kids had no place to go #txeduchat
  • mitchcenter Apr 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A7) be prepared for radio silence when posing a question to the whole group. Pivot to think-pair-share, cold call or another move #txeduchat
  • _Wendy22_ Apr 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A2: "winging it" typically asks Ss 2reply w/one word answers.... preplanning takes Ss deeper in their convos #txeduchat
    • JV_lack Apr 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
      A2) I think its a mix of both...sometimes they flow in context with how the lesson unfolds and sometimes 💡happen #txeduchat
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Perhaps, but that doesn't mean the quiet room doesn't have a similar level of engagement. #txeduchat (noise can also hurt Ss ears)
    In reply to @guyonsmile, @lanier_katiesue, @txeduchat
  • guyonsmile Apr 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A7: asking too much or going a bit long winded in the question #TXEDUCHAT
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Yes, with Anticipation Guides where they state their opinion! I use them in conjunction with literature! #txeduchat
    In reply to @urbie, @SaraRanzau
  • lanier_katiesue Apr 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Same, Ss couldn't answer Qs they weren't prepared for, lack of knowledge, not enough practice or confidence. #txeduchat
    In reply to @SaraRanzau
  • DaultonAS Apr 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A7: ? is difficult when Ss struggle bc of background knowledge, content difficulties. Build in to your lessons. Scaffold ?s. #txeduchat
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Exactly! We have to get away from yes/no type of answers unless we ask them to dig deeper and/or provide evidence/justification. #txeduchat
    In reply to @_Wendy22_
  • guyonsmile Apr 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Depends on the activity - and the Ss I suppose #TXEDUCHAT
    In reply to @mrterborg, @lanier_katiesue, @txeduchat
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    It all depends on one's experience, how the questions are set up, and if one uses open ended ?s to allow Ss to build on convos. #txeduchat
    In reply to @_Wendy22_
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    It does. Noise doesn't necessarily mean learning is going on either. :) #TXEDUCHAT
    In reply to @guyonsmile, @lanier_katiesue, @txeduchat
  • _Wendy22_ Apr 2 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A1: this allows Ss to learn from one another and make the learning more meaningful... attach it 2an emotion n they remember #txeduchat
  • DaultonAS Apr 2 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A6: ?ing goes well when we let Ss process, talk, do more than Ts. Don't answer ?, but rather answer with another ?. #txeduchat
  • karelsscience Apr 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Q7: Sometimes Ss get off topic, not intentional or irrelevant. You must have a plan for closing discussion in interest if time. #txeduchat
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A7: I'm surprised there were no Ferris Bueller references on this chat! Bueller....Bueller...(answers own question) LOL #txeduchat
  • BucyBetsy Apr 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A7 Scaffold in ???s, Ss wont answer if they don't know. Easy ??s then inc difficulty. T moderates but tries to let Ss talk. #txeduchat
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Q8: What goals do you have for effective questioning in your teaching? #txeduchat
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Yes, like the rule "no long stories" in response to a question! #txeduchat
    In reply to @karelsscience
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Allow wild and crazy answers too. Get Ss talking and then start tweaking results. #txeduchat
    In reply to @BucyBetsy
  • karelsscience Apr 2 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A8: one goal is to make students realize that they know more than they think, and can often answer questions themselves. #txeduchat
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    I'm not saying one shouldn't preplan. One should always figure out how to dig deeper. I could do this better but it's hard #txeduchat
    In reply to @_Wendy22_
  • BucyBetsy Apr 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Q8 Goal for ???s is to steer the discussion to effective learning and have kids demo thinking. #txeduchat
  • karelsscience Apr 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Another goal is for students to be able to ask better questions, and have a process for finding their answers. #txeduchat
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    If one knows how to preplan questions, it should be done. As one gets better, it might not be warranted. Don't know. #txeduchat
    In reply to @_Wendy22_
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    I do think it gets easier over time, with certain books, and familiar topics. #txeduchat
    In reply to @mrterborg, @_Wendy22_
  • DaultonAS Apr 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A8: Have Ss asking better ?s. More reflective, critical thinking. #txeduchat
  • lanier_katiesue Apr 2 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Q8 Help Ts craft 1-2 Qs that will clearly show what Ss have learned from a lesson, or get Ss talking about the lesson. #txeduchat
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Much of what I say comes from my library experience. 30 -40 minute classes, 8 different grade levels - maybe daily. #txeduchat
    In reply to @_Wendy22_
  • txeduchat - Moderator Apr 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Thanks, everyone! Join us next #txeduchat on Sunday, 4/9, 8 pm CT with Dr. Raul Mora (@elpatronhimself) on 21st-century literacies!
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Thanks, everyone! Join us next #txeduchat on Sunday, 4/9, 8 pm CT with Dr. Raul Mora (@elpatronhimself) on 21st-century literacies!
  • PeggySemingson Apr 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Thanks for great ideas and dialogue, everyone! Have a great week! #txeduchat
  • mrterborg Apr 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    This is quite different than in a classroom. Ts should know what types of ? reach each student, how to get them talking deeper. #txeduchat
    In reply to @_Wendy22_
  • BucyBetsy Apr 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Thank you for awesome chat!!! #txeduchat
  • DaultonAS Apr 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Thank you @PeggySemingson. I thought your questions and questioning were fabulous. #txeduchat
    In reply to @PeggySemingson
  • Toups_J Apr 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    #txeduchat A8 your questioning should not only reveal Ss knowledge but also build the Ss / Tr Relationship AND a positive environment.