#atplc Archive

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Thursday August 10, 2017
9:00 PM EDT

participatechat Aug 10 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #atplc by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/HuaP7HUrl2
Jigsaw_Learning Aug 10 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Very lucky to have Kim Wedman, Learning Associate, as part of our Jigsaw Learning team https://t.co/UV749qklwu #atplc #jlcrm #abed
TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:00 PM EDT

1. Briefly introduce yourself-telling your role as a school professional; e.g., grade level, GE-SE, years teaching…#ATPLC
TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Remember to include the #atPLC hashtag when you post tonight We'll use the Q1 and A1 format tonight as we share our ideas. #atplc
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  1. Briefly introduce yourself-telling your role as a school professional; e.g., grade level, GE-SE, years teaching…#ATPLC
wellsworth2551 Aug 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A1. I am Wendy Ellsworth, 4th grade teacher, 6th year teaching. 1st year as a co-teacher! #atplc
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WinkelerD Aug 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Dan, 7th year high school business teacher from St. Louis. #atplc
TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:05 PM EDT

2.What successes have you experienced with differentiation of instruction (DI)?#ATPLC Excited to read your responses to Q3! #atPLC
battagc4ed Aug 10 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hello! I have been a teacher since 2000 and consultant for research, assessment, evaluation and reporting for the last four years. #atplc
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TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi Dan-glad you could join #atPLC
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NYCRTweets Aug 10 @ 9:05 PM EDT
NYC! TJK2INCLUDE : WinkelerD Hi Dan-glad you could join #atPLC (via Twitter https://t.co/TJ1UzYwqOl)
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  Hi Dan-glad you could join #atPLC
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TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hi Christine-as a consultant spread the word-hummingbird #atPLC
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battagc4ed Aug 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A2: love choice boards for A&E tasks...so do students; when they don't, they can offer another way to show what they know & can do. #atplc
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TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT

3.What are your differentiation challenges with content (what of learning) and/or the process (how of learning)?#ATPLC
DrRittenour Aug 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I am an asst principal , and edu leadership advocate #atplc
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TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Remember without challenge there is no growth! #atPLC
WinkelerD Aug 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: I have seen higher S engagement and they are retaining knowledge better. #atplc
TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Hi Nicole-Welcome! Do you find that some staff are challenged to use DI?#ATPLC
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WinkelerD Aug 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: The amount of time to differentiate for some Ss. #atplc
battagc4ed Aug 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A3: DI of content - challenging to meet curriculum/standards; DI of process - challenging to design success criteria/rubrics #atplc
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TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT

https://t.co/MXlygIq6DA often and how well do you and your colleagues collaborate?#ATPLCExcited to read your responses to Q5! #atPLC
wellsworth2551 Aug 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2. Meeting needs of the wide variety of learners of all abilities, finding time to plan - hoping co-teaching will help! #atplc
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TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Agreed-without the planning-proactivity is the key and DI is the norm! #atPLC
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TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Takes more time to complain:)#atPLC
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TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Often showing examples and non examples with concrete models and peer mentors helps #atPLC
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TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Yes-reaching leaners where they are-Vygotsky's ZPD!#atPLC
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battagc4ed Aug 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A4: there is direct correlation between how often & how well colleagues collab - the more frequent, the higher the quality of collab. #atplc
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TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Yes-parallel lessons, team teaching, and centers/forums-divide and conquer as co-teachers!#atPLC
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massignmenthelp Aug 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Every Student’s Guide to Writing the Best Research Proposal https://t.co/IsjdL9ykXS #RLchat #saskedchat #SciStuChat #atplc
AssignmentHelpN Aug 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A Writer’s Guide to Difference Between Editing and Proofreading https://t.co/wq0uN2NDPQ #RLchat #saskedchat #SciStuChat #atplc
TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT

5.Share some ways that you establish prior student knowledge.#ATPLC Q6 is next #atPLC
wellsworth2551 Aug 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Collaborate daily within grade level - co-teaching with another 4th grade teacher this year - will collaborate on everything! #atplc
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TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Well stated-you need to be cloned, Christine!#atPLC TEAMS-more hands lighten the load and raise the learning!#atPLC
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battagc4ed Aug 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A4b: plus, need to establish norms & goals for collaboration in the first place. #atplc
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TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Yes-one I like is that it is ok not to know-but not ok to stay that way!#atPLC
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EduGladiators Aug 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#EduGladiators is BACK Saturday 💥{NEW TIME}8amCT/9amET💥 Join us as we talk LEADERSHIP! #ar4learning #atplc #christianeducators #katyisdchat
TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT

6.Define appropriate and meaningful learner tasks. #ATPLC
battagc4ed Aug 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A5: twist KWL - make a WKL chart - Ss wonder first about a topic, then tell what they already know & then share what is being learned #atplc
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wellsworth2551 Aug 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A6. Using 21st Century skills - collaboration, communication, problem and project-based learning that is authentic. #atplc
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battagc4ed Aug 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A6: appropriate means tasks meet the S where they are at & aligned with/curriculum/standards; meaningful means the S is engaged #atplc
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TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT

7.What is an example of a social issue that a student may face, and how can it impact academic performance?#ATPLC
TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT

AGREED, wendy! with metacognition and self-regulation of skills leading to continual growth-#atPLC
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wellsworth2551 Aug 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A7. Poverty, parents in jail, bullying- list goes on and on - need to create a safe environment for learning, so Ss can feel accepted #atplc
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battagc4ed Aug 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A7: Ss face friendship issues that ultimately spill over into the classroom & can impede real learning; negatively distracting #atplc
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TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT

8.In what ways can educators look beyond students’ labels to reach them on both academic and emotional levels?#ATPLC
TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT

This emotional check-in has three levels of engagement and representation at do2learn #atPLC
battagc4ed Aug 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A8: develop & use student profiles; use restorative practices, like circles, to always be in tune with your Ss; conference often #atplc
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wellsworth2551 Aug 10 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A8. Find Ss interests and converse with them. Build relationships that aren't just for acad. purposes, attend Ss events after school #atplc
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TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:40 PM EDT

9.What is the difference between accommodations and modifications? (You are invited to share curriculum examples).#ATPLC
TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Basically accommodations offer different engagements but do not change th outcomes #atPLC
zk0952 Aug 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Q9: Accomidations help all S's get to the same level/goal. A tool to meet a goal like a step stool. Modifications change the task #ATPLC
battagc4ed Aug 10 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A9: accomodations are for any & every student; modifications are for students with more specific learning needs; both help Ss learn #atplc
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TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT

10.Why are frequent assessments and the continual review of data imperative practices?#ATPLC
TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Sometimes Ss need mods-but goal is to wean help-wo spoon feeding and/or frustrating learners or educators-#atPLC
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zk0952 Aug 10 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Q10: Keeps the instruction moving at an appropriate pace. Allowing for extension or reteaching as necessary. #reflectiveteaching #ATPLC
battagc4ed Aug 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A10: Various & differentiated assessments and their review is critical in helping the T plan next steps in instruction & assessment. #atplc
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wellsworth2551 Aug 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A10. Allows for personalized learning for each student - set new goals for growth #atplc
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TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT

https://t.co/Gjzp1MEQYQ can art, music, and movement be used as differentiation tools?#ATPLC
TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT

SO YES-guides net instructional steps and interventions!#atPLC
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wellsworth2551 Aug 10 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A11. Multiple Intelligences - all learners are different, teach Ss the way they learn best. #atplc
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battagc4ed Aug 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A11: arts appeal to different kinds of learners - use dance, drama, music, visual arts as ways for Ss to show/perform what they learn #atplc
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TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Ss can show what they know and learn through multiple channels-neurodiversity is the norm-so instruction needs to be diverse as well!#atPLC
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TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Sometimes the arts are Ss strengths -VAKT channels are essential!#atPLC
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TJK2INCLUDE Aug 10 @ 9:55 PM EDT

12.In what ways does DI bridge classroom learning objectives with real-life experiences?#ATPLC
battagc4ed Aug 10 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A12: DI gives Ss the advantage of playing to their strengths & opportunity to try new things; in "real world", Ss would want to same #atplc
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