#RuralEdChat Archive

#RuralEdChat is a chat that focuses on the needs of the rural educator. This chat has been revised by Tammy Neil (@MathNeil), John Martin (@edventures) and Natalee Stotz (@nataleestotz).

Tuesday December 4, 2018
8:30 PM EST

  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Good evening, #RuralEdChat I hope all are having a great school year so far. I'm Tammy and I teach Comp. Sci in North Florida at Suwannee Middle School. I'll be the lead moderator tonight.
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 8:32 PM EST
    As we get started with #RuralEdChat please introduce yourself. Tell us where you teach or are studying education. Don't forget to add the #RuralEdChat so we can all learn from your brilliance.
  • try_rebooting Dec 4 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Good evening #RuralEdChat! I'm Matt, a CS educator and software developer in WA state
  • SJ_Grubb Dec 4 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Hi! I teach preservice teachers in north central Indiana. #RuralEdChat
  • cornett_sydney Dec 4 @ 8:33 PM EST
    I'm Sydney and I'm a junior at Austin Peay State University in Tennessee. #RuralEdChat
  • blambson Dec 4 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Barry Lambson, IT director in Holbrook AZ. #ruraledchat :)
    In reply to @TG_Neil
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 8:34 PM EST
    So glad you are joining us tonight. #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @SJ_Grubb
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Welcome to #RuralEdChat so glad to have you join us.
    In reply to @cornett_sydney
  • cmaye1015 Dec 4 @ 8:34 PM EST
    I’m a pre-service teacher from the University of Montana Western! Excited to be apart of this chat tonight. #RuralEdChat
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Barry is in the #RuralEdChat house tonight. Welcome back!
    In reply to @blambson
  • MadiFischer07 Dec 4 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Good evening! I'm Madison and I'm studying at University of Wisconsin - Platteville to become a secondary education science teacher #ruraledchat
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 8:35 PM EST
    That's awesome, Madison. Thanks for joining us tonight for #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @MadiFischer07
  • langalexan Dec 4 @ 8:35 PM EST
    I’m Alex and I’m a senior studying at University of Wisconsin Platteville. #RuralEdChat #uwpsoe4020
  • SJ_Grubb Dec 4 @ 8:35 PM EST
    So glad to be back! #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @TG_Neil
  • SylviaEllison Dec 4 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Did #RuralEdChat change nights? 🤞🏻
    In reply to @TG_Neil, @cornett_sydney
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 8:36 PM EST
    Welcome, Alex. So glad you are joining us tonight. #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @langalexan
  • blambson Dec 4 @ 8:36 PM EST
    awwww, thanks for having me #ruraledchat
    In reply to @TG_Neil
  • 937Nathan Dec 4 @ 8:36 PM EST
    Nate from SW Ohio. HS Math, Ed.D. Adjunct, rural advocate, consultant. #RuralEdChat
    • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 8:31 PM EST
      Good evening, #RuralEdChat I hope all are having a great school year so far. I'm Tammy and I teach Comp. Sci in North Florida at Suwannee Middle School. I'll be the lead moderator tonight.
  • hughes_tn Dec 4 @ 8:36 PM EST
    I'm Zachary from Austin Peay State University. Studying Special Education. #RuralEdChat
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 8:36 PM EST
    Nope, #RuralEdChat is always Tuesdays at 8:30 pm est. #FLedChat (my other chat) is on Wednesdays at 8pm.
    In reply to @SylviaEllison, @cornett_sydney
  • wmjackson Dec 4 @ 8:36 PM EST
    @WordCampUS #WordCampUS Inviting any educators attending #WordCamp to attend tonight #ruraledchat here in #Florida. William Jackson teacher with @DuvalSchools teaching #PhysicalEducation and other school duties #venetiastrong @RuralEdChat
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 8:37 PM EST
    Welcome, Zachary! Glad you are joining #RuralEdChat tonight.
    In reply to @hughes_tn
  • try_rebooting Dec 4 @ 8:37 PM EST
    Big welcome to all of the preservice teachers joining us tonight! Coincidentally, tonight topic is on student input, which should be a good one for you all to be able to contribute well in :) #RuralEdChat
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 8:37 PM EST
    I've got to get it on my calendar. Definitely interested in #WordCamp. #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @wmjackson, @WordCampUS, @DuvalSchools, @RuralEdChat
  • korytellers Dec 4 @ 8:38 PM EST
    I am actually home and going to try to do a little bit of #RuralEdChat! Kory, Elemebtart Innovation teacher in SE Minnesota.
  • EnzSamara Dec 4 @ 8:38 PM EST
    I'm Samara and studying education at UW-Platteville and am majoring in secondary comprehensive social studies and English! This is my first live chat! #uwpsoe4020 #RuralEdChat
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 8:39 PM EST
    We will be using the Q1/A1 format tonight. Each question will be numbered so your responses can correspond. Our first question will be here shortly... #RuralEdChat
  • assignmenthelp Dec 4 @ 8:40 PM EST
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 8:40 PM EST
    ** Q1 ** How often do you seek or review student input? #RuralEdChat
  • TheresaVanSchy1 Dec 4 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Hi everyone! I am currently a college student double majoring in broad field science and biology. And looking forward to becoming a middle/high school science teacher! #ruraledchat
  • wmjackson Dec 4 @ 8:41 PM EST
    Inviting #HBCU students in Education Departments to join the discussion or just listen and learn. @SCSTATE1896 @ewctigers and @FSCJ_Official @UofNorthFlorida @JacksonvilleU @SJRState Welcome All !! @RuralEdChat #RuralEdChat
  • try_rebooting Dec 4 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A1: Not nearly often enough. I do a formal survey at the beginning of the year, and otherwise mostly do casual check-ins. I want to more regularly ask students focused questions. Maybe a few times a semester? #RuralEdChat
  • SJ_Grubb Dec 4 @ 8:41 PM EST
    @PresidentJord Join if you aren’t too swamped! This chat is up your alley! #RuralEdChat
  • 937Nathan Dec 4 @ 8:42 PM EST
    Exciting to see so many future educators joining #RuralEdChat
  • korytellers Dec 4 @ 8:42 PM EST
    A1 Every quarter #RuralEdChat
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A1: Honestly, not as often as I should. I feel I would be a better educator if I asked my students for more feedback, but sometimes I don't have enough self-confidence to ask. Not always easy to be brave. #RuralEdChat
  • blambson Dec 4 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A1: I see input from my staff on a weekly basis. #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @TG_Neil
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 8:43 PM EST
    I was hoping you would jump in tonight. You have amazing input on this topic. #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @korytellers
  • blambson Dec 4 @ 8:44 PM EST
    In that it's usually pretty weak. #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @TG_Neil
  • cornett_sydney Dec 4 @ 8:44 PM EST
    As a student, I will say this is usually what happens in most of my classes! It doesn't actually bother me, probably because I haven't really thought about it before. It would be cool for us to have a few more chances for feedback! #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @try_rebooting
  • korytellers Dec 4 @ 8:44 PM EST
    Actually, I’m going to change my answer, honestly, it’s pretty much every day. #RuralEdChat
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 8:44 PM EST
    Alternate Q1: How often are YOU (as students) asked to provide input? #RuralEdChat
  • korytellers Dec 4 @ 8:45 PM EST
    A1 I do a formal survey every quarter. That looks like this. https://t.co/mbNPSg0lRy #RuralEdChat
    • korytellers Nov 8 @ 2:05 PM EST
      Survey Says! 4th Graders End of the 1st Quarter Results.
  • 937Nathan Dec 4 @ 8:45 PM EST
    A1: I attempt to get student input multiple times throughout a quarter via journals, Google Classroom postings, surveys, etc #RuralEdChat
  • cmaye1015 Dec 4 @ 8:45 PM EST
    A1 I will try and get student input or feedback at the end of every unit or whenever possible. Student work needs reviewed always to see what students are actually learning and so you can better your future lessons #RuralEdChat
  • TheresaVanSchy1 Dec 4 @ 8:46 PM EST
    Q2: how do you specifically get feed back from your students? Do you have papers that they can write their thoughts on? What is the best way to get their feedback?#RuralEdChat
  • try_rebooting Dec 4 @ 8:46 PM EST
    Yeah, comment in the chat last week made me realize I'm really good at starting the semester focused on addressing stated student interests/goals, but not measuring my work in meeting them #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @cornett_sydney
  • SHuggins67 Dec 4 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A1: Often. I use Google Classroom w/a topic called 'Chat Room' & 1 called 'Following Our Curiosity." Kids post comments about topics they would like to explore like Mexico, China, Hawaii, Atlantis, mythology, sharks, & scorpions. I find content & do lessons to match. #ruraledchat
    In reply to @TG_Neil
  • SJ_Grubb Dec 4 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A1. In every 3-part journal the last part is analyzing class process. Sometimes it’s affirming. But I always learn something. #RuralEdChat
  • korytellers Dec 4 @ 8:46 PM EST
    You can’t take it personally. You want to be the best teacher you can for your students, you have to be ready to hear the good and the bad, and there will be good! #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @TG_Neil
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 8:47 PM EST
    I love this! #RuralEdChat
    • SHuggins67 Dec 4 @ 8:46 PM EST
      A1: Often. I use Google Classroom w/a topic called 'Chat Room' & 1 called 'Following Our Curiosity." Kids post comments about topics they would like to explore like Mexico, China, Hawaii, Atlantis, mythology, sharks, & scorpions. I find content & do lessons to match. #ruraledchat
      In reply to @TG_Neil
  • hughes_tn Dec 4 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A1: It seems as though professors have already found their "flow" so I'm usually not asked for any input. The only time I'm usually asked is near the end of the semester when I have to provide a course evaluation. #RuralEdChat
  • korytellers Dec 4 @ 8:47 PM EST
    Thanks. :) #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @TG_Neil
  • 937Nathan Dec 4 @ 8:47 PM EST
    I agree. I seem to get authentic feedback with regular and less formal means - like journals. #RuralEdChat
    • cornett_sydney Dec 4 @ 8:44 PM EST
      As a student, I will say this is usually what happens in most of my classes! It doesn't actually bother me, probably because I haven't really thought about it before. It would be cool for us to have a few more chances for feedback! #RuralEdChat
      In reply to @try_rebooting
  • wmjackson Dec 4 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A1. I always ask my students what they think of PE class even on the elementary level. I want them to understand that I'm a teacher just like in other subjects and my skills are physical and mental as well. #RuralEdChat @RuralEdChat #Education #TeachersRock
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 8:47 PM EST
    My head completely understands that. My own self-doubt often gets in the way. Still trying to conquer those issues. #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @korytellers
  • SJ_Grubb Dec 4 @ 8:48 PM EST
    It is hard, but taking that risk is always worth it. #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @korytellers, @TG_Neil
  • 937Nathan Dec 4 @ 8:48 PM EST
    Sadly, I can see that. It needs to be ongoing in order to make instruction/learning meaningful. #RuralEdChat
    • hughes_tn Dec 4 @ 8:47 PM EST
      A1: It seems as though professors have already found their "flow" so I'm usually not asked for any input. The only time I'm usually asked is near the end of the semester when I have to provide a course evaluation. #RuralEdChat
  • try_rebooting Dec 4 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Do you prompt your students with specific questions to answer? Or just tell them to write about how class is going? #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @937Nathan
  • MadiFischer07 Dec 4 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A1: In college, I complete course evaluations at the end of each semester. This gives me the chance to give my professors my input. I do not remember formal evaluations like this in my K-12 education. #RuralEdChat
  • korytellers Dec 4 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Whispering, “You can do it.” :) #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @TG_Neil
  • cornett_sydney Dec 4 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A1. Honestly, most of the time in my experience, I've only been asked to provide input at the end of the year at course evaluation. However, some of my professors will ask if they can do anything to help us succeed, so I guess that counts! #RuralEdChat
  • TheresaVanSchy1 Dec 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
    @TG_Neil As a college student we have separate professors come in to give us evaluation sheets for our professors at the end of each semester, however, I do not think this is the best system due to the timing.Every class is different and I wish we could share earlier #ruraledchat
  • korytellers Dec 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
    And remember, this is coming from the teacher that has been told for 4 years she talks too much. ;) #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @TG_Neil
  • langalexan Dec 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A1: I am rarely asked for feedback from professors. Some professors do ask in the middle of the semester and some just wait for course evaluations at the end of the semester. #RuralEdChat
  • 937Nathan Dec 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
    I will supply some form of writing prompt - one that is timely and fitting to our situation. #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @try_rebooting
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Our second #RuralEdChat question will be here soon. I will also try to pose it in a way so our future educators can join in.
  • SJ_Grubb Dec 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
    I do a little of both, but we also co-create course content. When it works it REALLY works. #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @try_rebooting, @937Nathan
  • msgeorgeenglish Dec 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A1 I will try and get student input or feedback at the end of every unit or whenever possible. Student work needs reviewed always to see what students are actually learning and so you can better your future lessons #RuralEdChat
  • SHuggins67 Dec 4 @ 8:51 PM EST
    Thx. Me 2. It's like a little present when I get a Google ClassR notification & click thru 2C what interests they've posted. Then a 2nd present after I post the content & watch them find it & react. I love watching them call people over 2C & hearing academic chat. #ruraledchat
    In reply to @TG_Neil
  • EnzSamara Dec 4 @ 8:51 PM EST
    As a student, I don't think we are asked for our input or feedback nearly as much as we should be. In my ed classes, we put so much stress upon making sure we as educators understand what our students want/need, yet don't give them the opportunity to share that! #RuralEdChat
  • TheresaVanSchy1 Dec 4 @ 8:52 PM EST
    A1 I think that educators should get formal feedback from their students both during and after the first couple units to help modify your teaching to better the ability of your students learning #ruraledchat
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 8:53 PM EST
    ** Q2 ** How do/will you adjust your class based on the input? #RuralEdChat
  • korytellers Dec 4 @ 8:53 PM EST
    A1 If I never asked my students their opinions, I would never have had this “Ah-HA!” quote to live by. #RuralEdChat
  • SJ_Grubb Dec 4 @ 8:53 PM EST
    #RuralEdChat Important to model, hard to do. Worth it, though.
    In reply to @EnzSamara
  • 937Nathan Dec 4 @ 8:54 PM EST
    As one that teaches secondary and higher ed, earlier and often would benefit both teaching and learning. #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @TheresaVanSchy1, @TG_Neil
  • wmjackson Dec 4 @ 8:54 PM EST
    @TG_Neil @WordCampJax is June 29 and 30 2019 at Keiser Univ. You should attend. Aida and I are the Organizers of the KidsCamp maybe some students can attend with their parents and participate in STEAM projects and create a web site. #RuralEdChat @RuralEdChat #Education
  • 937Nathan Dec 4 @ 8:55 PM EST
    Very well said! #RuralEdChat
    • EnzSamara Dec 4 @ 8:51 PM EST
      As a student, I don't think we are asked for our input or feedback nearly as much as we should be. In my ed classes, we put so much stress upon making sure we as educators understand what our students want/need, yet don't give them the opportunity to share that! #RuralEdChat
  • SHuggins67 Dec 4 @ 8:55 PM EST
    Example 4 #ruraledchat
    In reply to @TG_Neil
  • korytellers Dec 4 @ 8:55 PM EST
    A2 The students’ opinions help guide me to know what’s working, what’s not, what do I need to change/adjust. We do stations in my class, I change the stations regularly due to students’ feedback. #RuralEdChat
  • GracieBarrett_ Dec 4 @ 8:56 PM EST
    My name is Gracie Barrett and I am studying elementary education at Austin Peay State University. #RuralEdChat
  • try_rebooting Dec 4 @ 8:56 PM EST
    But like, how do you spy on sharks?!? #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @SHuggins67, @TG_Neil
  • TheresaVanSchy1 Dec 4 @ 8:56 PM EST
    A2 I would use my student's input to help me modify how I am teaching to help my students have a chance to fully understand the topic at hand. For example, there is an increasing amount of youth that prefer visual learning vs. other methods #ruraledchat
  • msgeorgeenglish Dec 4 @ 8:56 PM EST
    A2: By noticing trends in writing or a question that is consistently gotten wrong or grading for a specific thing can give you insight to see who is grasping concepts and who is struggling. You can then go back and add those missing things to your future lessons #RuralEdChat
  • SJ_Grubb Dec 4 @ 8:57 PM EST
    #RuralEdChat Depends on the class and goals. Usually can be flexible—sometimes can anticipate feedback based on knowledge of class.
    In reply to @TG_Neil
  • hughes_tn Dec 4 @ 8:58 PM EST
    A2: I believe my best quality will be the ability to be ale to adapt to make work enjoyable. The biggest issue for me when I was in school, was that I was extremely disinterested. So, I want my kids to lean in to what I say. Laugh and smile while they're at school. #RuralEdChat
  • msgeorgeenglish Dec 4 @ 8:58 PM EST
    A2: You can use that input to see what worked well with those students and what didn’t. Each group of students reacts to different instruction and it’s good to know what went well for future reference #RuralEdChat
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 8:58 PM EST
    A2: When I have asked for input/opinion, I share the results with my students. I give them my appreciation for their honesty and then try as much as possible to incorporate their requests into my routine/plan. #RuralEdChat
  • SJ_Grubb Dec 4 @ 8:58 PM EST
    #RuralEdChat But is things can’t be adjusted it is frustrating to be asked for feedback. So non-negotiables have to be shared up front.
    In reply to @TG_Neil
  • 937Nathan Dec 4 @ 8:58 PM EST
    A2: Depending on the prompt. It could be as simple as reteaching a unit to changing the set up of a room. #RuralEdChat
  • wmjackson Dec 4 @ 8:59 PM EST
    A2. One of the best ways to get feedback students, let them teach as part of the lesson. I have had students state that "this is hard teaching kids" as I chuckle and share that is why education is important for our careers. #RuralEdChat @RuralEdChat #Education
  • GracieBarrett_ Dec 4 @ 8:59 PM EST
    A1: as a student, the only time I am really ever asked for input is during course evaluations or during lessons going over material we are learning. #RuralEdChat
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Question three will be here shortly. #RuralEdChat
  • try_rebooting Dec 4 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Q2: I plan in days for either students to go and learn on their own, or I design lessons to guide their learning through the topics they've requested. Over the long haul, I've learned students want fewer lectures and way more hands on/exploring the subject time. #RuralEdChat
  • wmjackson Dec 4 @ 9:00 PM EST
    A2. Experience is the best teacher. So gradually allow students to teach during the school year to shape their perspective on learning and teaching #RuralEdChat @RuralEdChat #Education
  • 937Nathan Dec 4 @ 9:00 PM EST
    A2b:When students realize their #voicematters, the instruction-learning paradigm shifts to another level. #RuralEdChat
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 9:00 PM EST
    ** Q3 ** Have you ever received very negative feedback from students? How do you respond? or Have you ever had to give negative feedback to an educator? How did it go? #RuralEdChat
  • try_rebooting Dec 4 @ 9:01 PM EST
    YESSS! Our high school CS students run hour of code activities for elementary and middle schoolers - they all report that teaching really tests how well they know their stuff. Plus that it's hard, but fun (who'd have thought?) #RuralEdChat
    • wmjackson Dec 4 @ 8:59 PM EST
      A2. One of the best ways to get feedback students, let them teach as part of the lesson. I have had students state that "this is hard teaching kids" as I chuckle and share that is why education is important for our careers. #RuralEdChat @RuralEdChat #Education
  • korytellers Dec 4 @ 9:01 PM EST
    A3 Hold please...🤣🤣🤣 #RuralEdChat
  • SHuggins67 Dec 4 @ 9:01 PM EST
    I use a lot of content from resources like https://t.co/mnz3XKjA8I, https://t.co/3oWZAE8wnZ, https://t.co/5LziOmlqfV, https://t.co/5HY50dAAYl, @NASA @khanacademy , etc. in order to provide good ed content 4 their requests. #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @TG_Neil, @NASA, @khanacademy
  • SJ_Grubb Dec 4 @ 9:03 PM EST
    #RuralEdChat Yes—and after taking a step back, as difficult as it is—“Tell me more” tends to be a good response.
    In reply to @TG_Neil
  • GracieBarrett_ Dec 4 @ 9:03 PM EST
    A2: Depending on the input, I will try to adjust my class by researching more ways to help my students and ask them if there is any way I could help them. #RuralEdChat
  • SJ_Grubb Dec 4 @ 9:04 PM EST
    #RuralEdChat First instinct!
    In reply to @937Nathan, @TG_Neil
  • korytellers Dec 4 @ 9:05 PM EST
    A3 These are just 2 of MANY negative comments I’ve been given when asking students for feedback. #RuralEdChat
  • 937Nathan Dec 4 @ 9:05 PM EST
    A3: Yes - and in a profession where there is so much personal investment, it is hard to take - just have to remember #StudentsMatter - their feedback helps improve instruction. #RuralEdChat
    • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 9:00 PM EST
      ** Q3 ** Have you ever received very negative feedback from students? How do you respond? or Have you ever had to give negative feedback to an educator? How did it go? #RuralEdChat
  • msgeorgeenglish Dec 4 @ 9:07 PM EST
    A3. When I gave a professor negative feedback he saw no reason why I couldn’t comprehend the material and made no changes. After that encounter I will always make sure that my students feel comfortable telling me I need to do a better job to help them learn. #RuralEdChat
  • wmjackson Dec 4 @ 9:07 PM EST
    A2. I use https://t.co/8qfrLpoREE for my health instruction. This allows us to watch short videos and open up the ability to connect learning. From K to 5th and there are middle and upper grades. #RuralEdChat @RuralEdChat #Education
  • korytellers Dec 4 @ 9:07 PM EST
    A3 I try not to take negative feedback too personally. I want to be the best that I can be for my students. So, all opinions matter, good, bad and in between. #RuralEdChat
  • GracieBarrett_ Dec 4 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A3: I have given negative input in one class in college. The professor never mentioned anything about it since it was a course evaluation online. I think I am very good at receiving negative feedback and growing from it instead of taking it personally #RuralEdChat
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Question four will be here shortly. #RuralEdChat
  • korytellers Dec 4 @ 9:09 PM EST
    I talk to my students a lot about the difference between negative comments and constructive criticism. That seems to help a lot. #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @EnzSamara
  • try_rebooting Dec 4 @ 9:09 PM EST
    So sad I have to drop off early tonight! #RuralEdChat see you all next week, and look for more notifications from me as I catch up later!
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 9:09 PM EST
    ** Q4 ** What is the best input students have ever given you? or What feedback do you wish you could give your teachers? How will you get that from your future students? #RuralEdChat
  • wmjackson Dec 4 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Q3. Negative feedback is interesting because kids have no filter. They say what is on their minds, but do not consider the emotional impact. That is where we as teachers cannot take it personal. #RuralEdChat @RuralEdChat #Education
  • SHuggins67 Dec 4 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Yeah, we should totally talk about Computer Science Ed Week & Hour of Code! We're doing that in 2nd grade this week. You gotta see the perseverence-thru-frustration vid I got from https://t.co/FphRdeg9ew. #RuralEdChat https://t.co/6NP35i4L9o
    In reply to @try_rebooting, @korytellers
  • msgeorgeenglish Dec 4 @ 9:11 PM EST
    A4: the best feedback I received is that I need give more clear instruction and to slllooooowwww down. I tend to get excited and talk too fast. Being aware of that has helped me grow as a teacher. #RuralEdChat
  • langalexan Dec 4 @ 9:11 PM EST
    I have had a similar experience where a professor did not make changes to help me learn the material after giving negative feedback. This motivated me to be that much more willing to help my students learn material in a way that they would understand it. #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @msgeorgeenglish
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 9:12 PM EST
    I will be joining several educators tomorrow night in a chat at 7pm est hosted by Georgia Tech. @ShanaVWhite Can you please drop the information? #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @SHuggins67, @try_rebooting, @korytellers, @ShanaVWhite
  • wmjackson Dec 4 @ 9:12 PM EST
    Q3. It is interesting when we tell students to be honest and when they are we say don't be so brutally honest LOL #RuralEdChat @RuralEdChat #Education
  • SJ_Grubb Dec 4 @ 9:12 PM EST
    #RuralEdChat Contact after they’re “required” to in a class—dropping by the office, texts, emails, big life event announcements, etc. All ✨
    In reply to @TG_Neil
  • 937Nathan Dec 4 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A4: Within a journal, I had students describe the type of classroom they learned best. From journal, I had them focus their thought to a few key words that we put in a word cloud. My classroom changed. Atmosphere of learning improved. #RuralEdChat
    • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 9:09 PM EST
      ** Q4 ** What is the best input students have ever given you? or What feedback do you wish you could give your teachers? How will you get that from your future students? #RuralEdChat
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Very true. When students reach out after they've left my class, those connections and conversations are so uplifting. #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @SJ_Grubb
  • korytellers Dec 4 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Going to cut it short, but am so glad I could jump in for a little bit of tonight’s #RuralEdChat Always a great chat! Make it an awesome week!
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Glad you could join us even for just a while. #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @korytellers
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 9:15 PM EST
    #RuralEdChat FYI
  • blambson Dec 4 @ 9:15 PM EST
    A2: It usually means I need to step up my game. #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @TG_Neil
  • korytellers Dec 4 @ 9:16 PM EST
    I do want to be there, but will be on #MomsTaxi🚕🚖 duties! 😕 #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @ShanaVWhite, @TG_Neil, @SHuggins67, @try_rebooting
  • 937Nathan Dec 4 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A4b: This info was shared at the district level with a forward thinking superintendent - who used regular student feedback to modify the instructional environment. #RuralEdChat
    • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 9:09 PM EST
      ** Q4 ** What is the best input students have ever given you? or What feedback do you wish you could give your teachers? How will you get that from your future students? #RuralEdChat
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Question five will be primarily for our pre-service students. #RuralEdChat
  • wmjackson Dec 4 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Q4 Advice I give students is that they may not get it right now, I'm preparing them for future learning and growth. Remember the lessons now to apply for future learning. All learning is valuable because you never know when you will use it. #RuralEdChat @RuralEdChat #Education
  • SHuggins67 Dec 4 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A2: Like 2do the Google ClassR+Resources stuff. Also like modifying worksheets 2 align w/their interests. Math problems about shark-shaped submarines & Atlantis or grammar problems w/Guardians oftheGalaxy. Here's a paragraph about scorpions in Mexico w/errors 2 fix #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @TG_Neil
  • blambson Dec 4 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A3: Yes. It takes humbling yourself to really listen and not get defensive. Their concerns are their concerns for a reason. #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @TG_Neil
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 9:18 PM EST
    ** Q5 ** What questions do you have about seeking input from your future students? #RuralEdChat
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A5: What tools do you use to collect student input? #RuralEdChat
  • SHuggins67 Dec 4 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A1: We also do classroom votes on Google Forms. #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @TG_Neil
  • msgeorgeenglish Dec 4 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A5: In what ways can we help students give us good feedback? #RuralEdChat
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 9:23 PM EST
    Ask often and listen to what they tell you. #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @msgeorgeenglish
  • TheresaVanSchy1 Dec 4 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A1: How do you know when it is overall better for your students if you don't use their advice? Or, how do you know how not to overthink your teaching and question yourself as an educator? #RuralEdChat
  • 937Nathan Dec 4 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A5: What tool(s) do the students prefer in providing feedback? Authentic tool = Authentic Feedback = Authentic Instructional Change #RuralEdChat
  • TheresaVanSchy1 Dec 4 @ 9:26 PM EST
    @msgeorgeenglish Ask specific questions that force students to write more than just a yes or no question; use your wording to help get the results you are looking for. And always leave a lot of room for the students that actually want to help #RuralEdChat
  • wmjackson Dec 4 @ 9:26 PM EST
    Q5, How can their questions and feedback improve the learning culture of the classroom? Ss have to feel engaged and contributing to the learning process not just an observer. @RuralEdChat #RuralEdChat #EngagementMatters
  • 937Nathan Dec 4 @ 9:27 PM EST
    Part of that is answered by getting to know their #voice - the other comes with authentic self-reflection that only time & experience can bring. #RuralEdChat
    In reply to @TheresaVanSchy1
  • TG_Neil - Moderator Dec 4 @ 9:29 PM EST
    As we come to the end of #RuralEdChat we want to tell you we value your feedback as well. Please let us know how we can make things better. Hope to see you all next week.
  • TheresaVanSchy1 Dec 4 @ 9:29 PM EST
    @937Nathan Students prefer giving feedback that can not be traced back to them. For instance, no handwriting or physically turning it in. This way they will be honest with you. #RuralEdChat