#122edchat is a weekly conversation designed to help inspire educators across the globe to reach their greatest potential in service of others. Megan Hacholski (@megan_hacholski) and Michael Abramczyk (@_on11), along with guest moderators, lead each week with a different focus tied to their strengths and areas of expertise.
Welcome to #122edchat!
What’s your name?
location?
role in education?
What are some key ingredients for sweet success in 2019 with students?
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Hey #122edchat! So happy to see that you have survived the holidays. Beyond thrilled to be chatting with you tonight, as our buddy @Hell2Teach and @DrMVPsimivalley lead our discussion. This is Michael A. #STEM Lab facilitator from @Simmonsknights1 in Chicago.
Happy New Year from Steve Pietrolungo! I’ve been a school administrator for over 21 years and in my prior life, an agriculture teacher for 19 years.
Currently, I’m the principal for our district’s Independent Program. At our site the ‘P’ word (packet) has been banned! #122edchat
Vanessa Heller: middle school humanities teacher in Southern CA. At my site & district I'm a ELA Dept. Chair, Tech Innovator, & occasional Peer Coach.
I also serve as an #inquiry#pbl#GiftedEd presenter & trainer thru-out CA #122edchat#122edchat
Got invited to #122edchat, so here I sit in anticipation of the first Q. Looking forward to chatting in the new year with the Twitterverse again. It’s been missed.
Hey all! Phil from Northern Virginia. I teach 6/7 US History I&II and am the founder of #waledchat (Thurs @ 9pm ET) and #Edusations (Youtube). Key ingredients to success in 2019: grace, humility, flexibility. #122edchat
Hey folks, Bill from STL. I do a little of everything right now. My recipe for sweet success is making sure students have fun AND are engaged in their learning! #122edchat
Intro: Key ingredients for sweet success in 2019 are determination, innovation, and differentiation! I'm looking forward to a renewed focus on fun with our students too! #122edchat
Happy New Year, #122edchat friends! Marisa Thompson, HS ELA, USD, blogging, teaching, life-living and enjoying the JOURNEY! The key ingredients are humor, empathy, and asking questions to hear their answers! #unlimitedteacher#PLNedchat
Hi all! Meghan, Oak Lawn, IL, 7th grade math! More purposeful learning, more engagement, & more opportunities for students to take the lead in 2019! #122edchat
Phil from N.J. School Admin. First chat is 2019!! Looking forward to keeping the momentum of the 2018 school year into a closing 2019. Continuing to be aware and alert of surroundings, available, and quick to communicate with my Ts #122edchat
Hi Kris from NY happy to be joining...some ingredients for student success in 2019 hope, dedication, love, embracing what is makes them unique #122edchat
Hi Everyone! Deanna from DE, Eng T- grades 10-12. I don’t have specific ingredients, but I like to switch my ingredients and preparation methods #122edchat
Welcome to #122edchat!
What’s your name?
location?
role in education?
What are some key ingredients for sweet success in 2019 with students?
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hi! I am Emily Doty, I am a high school science teacher in Mobile, AL. Key ingredients for success in 2019 include kindness, patience, and empathy. #122edchat
Hello! Destiny Huggins from Houston, TX. I teach 5th Sci/SS. Key ingredients for 2019 is more rapport with students, more student choice, more self care (happy teacher = happy class). #122edchat
Hey, #122edchat friends! I'm a literacy coach and international literacy consultant based in Tokyo. I'm happy to be here (albeit a bit jetlagged) with all of you!
Happy New Year #122edchat
Teresa Engler McGuffey middle school Dynamic Learning Project tech coach from PA
Sweet Success in 2019
Openness
Honesty
Integrity
Relationships
Acceptance
Empathy
Kindness
Happy New Year, #122edchat friends! Marisa Thompson, HS ELA, USD, blogging, teaching, life-living and enjoying the JOURNEY! The key ingredients are humor, empathy, and asking questions to hear their answers! #unlimitedteacher#PLNedchat
#122edchat Let 2019 BEGIN! Jerry Toups aka #JediOfBelieve HS Math Tr from the Houston, TX area. My secret ingredients for student success are the ultimate Tr descriptors.
Welcome to #122edchat!
What’s your name?
location?
role in education?
What are some key ingredients for sweet success in 2019 with students?
#122edchat
Q1: #Inquiry#PBL must have a collaborative classroom culture. How do you cook up a culture of trust and willingness to participate in your class? #122edchat (Please use the Q1/A1 format with with #122edchat tag!)
Hi, Gretchen from KY joining in. STEM. Key ingredients are building relationships,, Student voice and choice,, and incorporating in their interests into real world problem solving. #122edchat
Hi all! Meghan, Oak Lawn, IL, 7th grade math! More purposeful learning, more engagement, & more opportunities for students to take the lead in 2019! #122edchat
A1 Start w/ #flexibleseating, working walls (not static displays), smile from day 1, talk less/listen more, trust & be trusted, teach how they need not what's comfy for you, ask lots of Qs and stop answering Qs so much, ask for their input and ideas, choice & voice! #122edchat
Hello! My name is Brandon from Mechanicsville, Virginia - Spanish and Leadership teacher in a high school. I would say a key ingredient (besides having strong relationships as a foundation) would be to always push and challenge our students and never let them settle. #122edchat
A1: I think you have to start from the beginning, i.e. establishing norms, teaching kids how to communicate with eachother, active listening, how to respond to questions, etc. #122EdChat
A1: Making sure every student knows that their voice is valued. When Ss feel like they can be active knowledge-contributors, they are more likely to collaborate and take risks! #122edchat
Hi Kris from NY happy to be joining...some ingredients for student success in 2019 hope, dedication, love, embracing what is makes them unique #122edchat
A1: We listen to one another. We start each quarter with team building activities that get kids used to being in discussions and hearing alternative viewpoints, then responding appropriately. In this environment, Ss find their voice has value and significant power. #122edchat
RT Q1: #Inquiry#PBL must have a collaborative classroom culture. How do you cook up a culture of trust and willingness to participate in your class? #122edchat (Please use the Q1/A1 format with with #122edchat tag!)
A1 We explicitly, patiently practice how to listen & respond using silly topics at the beginning of the year: pie or cake? beach or pool? We have instruction-less challenges & projects, too. Our HS ELA class is discussion based so daily using the TQE method! I LOVE PBL #122edchat
A1: I make sure students are respectful of anyone speaking, and they know they are not to be rude/disrespectful of a student gets an answer wrong. I also encourage both whole group and small group/pair collaboration to increase autonomy. #122edchat
Oops! Just saw the post of what to comment on. I’m a PK-6 Principal in WI. Key ingredients - - be present, listen, build relationships, support, inspire. #122edchat
A1: to build a culture of trust & collaboration it starts on day one minute one of class. Students must feel welcomed in your space. Students must know that the classroom is a safe place to share thoughts and ideas. W/o this, nothing. It all starts with the groundwork. #122edchat
A1: such a great chat to be a part of tonight. I will be starting an intervention class of 25 2nd graders ro an hour daily in Jan. Just over half are at or above grade level and the other half are below. This is a first for me - I will need support. #122edchat
A1: We focus on relationships & the fact that we’re a family! Each class is a house & they earn points for different things! We welcome mistakes to help us learn more! #122edchat
A1: We start the year with team builders where we answer questions about one another and every person has a chance to answer. We also thank each other for the contribution to the conversation, regardless of the relevance or correctness of the comment. #122edchat
Q1: #Inquiry#PBL must have a collaborative classroom culture. How do you cook up a culture of trust and willingness to participate in your class? #122edchat (Please use the Q1/A1 format with with #122edchat tag!)
Q1: #Inquiry#PBL must have a collaborative classroom culture. How do you cook up a culture of trust and willingness to participate in your class? #122edchat (Please use the Q1/A1 format with with #122edchat tag!)
A1: We start in Sept making the culture a place where you can take risks, get support and lean on each other. We do team building games, physical challenges, and allow Ss to pair or group up when they need to / want to with almost all work #122edchat
Hi Everyone! Deanna from DE, Eng T- grades 10-12. I don’t have specific ingredients, but I like to switch my ingredients and preparation methods #122edchat
Welcome to #122edchat!
What’s your name?
location?
role in education?
What are some key ingredients for sweet success in 2019 with students?
#122edchat
A1: admit your own mistakes so the they are comfortable taking risks and making their own mistakes. Model that mistakes are often great tools for learning and true mastery of skills and standards. Value their input. #122edchat
Q1: #Inquiry#PBL must have a collaborative classroom culture. How do you cook up a culture of trust and willingness to participate in your class? #122edchat (Please use the Q1/A1 format with with #122edchat tag!)
Hi everyone! I’m Ashley Hawkins from Chillicothe Missouri where I teach 4th grade. Some things that would lead to a sweet 2019 would be building positive relationships, a can do attitude, and determination to keep growing. #122edchat
A1: Starting convos in private with them. Talk to them about things other than class. Don’t get on them for silly things. Don’t call them out on little mistakes. Give them grace and space to be themselves. #122edchat
hi! I am Emily Doty, I am a high school science teacher in Mobile, AL. Key ingredients for success in 2019 include kindness, patience, and empathy. #122edchat
A1: I found that the more vulnerability I show, the more my Ss relate to me and want to share with and talk with me. This has really gone a long way in helping build relationships. Working now on talking between Ss. #122edchat
Hey there! I can’t wait to hear all about Disney & Harry Potter world!!! Thought of @MrBaskwill today when I saw that Spark registration opens soon! #122edchat
A1 Give Ss the opportunity to have choice, share their voice, and see you take chances that aren’t always successful. Also important to teach what true collab is and not just give group work. They should challenge one another and play on strengths of the group.. #122edchat
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We cultivate a culture of trust & an authentic drive to participate when we show Ss we see them as people & they matter.
We engage in true dialogue with them.
We LISTEN.
We treat them with respect.
We honor their opinions, even if they differ from our own.
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A1: I start day 1 of school with accountable talk, turn and talk, track the speaker, stand and share etc. By September it is part of our daily routine. #122edchat
A1 One way that I encourage community is by starting most class days off with a "Whip Around" Q -- students sitting in a circle, facing each other. I ask a question and every student answers in the direction of the circle (it whips around!). Gives every Ss a voice.. #122edchat
Q1: #Inquiry#PBL must have a collaborative classroom culture. How do you cook up a culture of trust and willingness to participate in your class? #122edchat (Please use the Q1/A1 format with with #122edchat tag!)
A1: Listen to your students and give them the opportunity to contribute to the creative atmosphere. Ask them for their input and use it in class. #122edchat
A1: at this point in the school year, it’s about the connections you have made for the first semester and the classroom culture that you’ve built. #122edchat
Q1: #Inquiry#PBL must have a collaborative classroom culture. How do you cook up a culture of trust and willingness to participate in your class? #122edchat (Please use the Q1/A1 format with with #122edchat tag!)
A1: I change my seating and groups every day. I also make sure to speak with each student every day (yes, this takes a while, but its worth it in the long run). I also try to make mistakes in front of Ss - makes them more comfortable trying new things. #122edchat
Hello! Destiny Huggins from Houston, TX. I teach 5th Sci/SS. Key ingredients for 2019 is more rapport with students, more student choice, more self care (happy teacher = happy class). #122edchat
A1: Awesome question! As a teacher I created a level of trust by letting my kids see me as real person. I often spoke of my family, my interests, and I was as transparent as possible with lesson successes and failures. They saw I was invested, so they invested too. #122edchat
Q2: #inquiry#PBL begins with a question, a need to know, a want to help, a problem to solve. How do you tempt your students to question deeply? #122edchat
A1. Not everyone likes the same things. Provide variety. Yes its hard. But when the students drive the class...some amazing dishes come out!
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A1: I cook up trust by being my most authentic self in front of my students. I let them share their voice and turn our classroom in to a safe space that all voices have equal importance...even mine #122edchat
Happy New Year #122edchat
Teresa Engler McGuffey middle school Dynamic Learning Project tech coach from PA
Sweet Success in 2019
Openness
Honesty
Integrity
Relationships
Acceptance
Empathy
Kindness
A1. Ss must feel safe to participate. It’s up to us as educators to guide them through the mistakes they will make and discuss how and why they are part of the learning process. Our expectations and classroom norms need to be set to early for this environment. #122edchat
Q1 The more we guide, we listen, and we are open to students thoughts, ideas, and dreams the more open to risk taking they will be, which will result in a successful PBL or inquiry based L classroom ..sometimes it is hard to let go but is almost always beneficial #122edchat
A2: It all comes down to modeling on the part of the T. Regularly doing this for instructions helps. Think of the SIOP method-- I do, we do, you do.
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A2 I teach a process so students (& teachers) can develop Driving Questions in #inquiry#pbl using big ideas from #NGSS Cross Cutting Concepts &/or #GiftedED#GATE Universal Themes. I also use #SDGS (Sustainable Development Goals) to ask Driving Qs & act on big issues #122edchat
Hi Emily! Kindness, patience, empathy. Wow. Definitely something that the world needs more of. Thank you for bringing it each day in your class. Glad you are here for #122edchat!
A1: For me, it always begins with relationships. Kids need to know you care and that they are safe & then the sky is the limit. This happens through team building activities and time. #122edchat
A2: It can be really hard! It's about not letting them settle and keep asking them why or how as much as you can to help drive them. Open their world to things they haven't explored or experienced #122edchat
A2 I prefer PBL which helps ends with a product/effect that helps others. As such, we often discuss topics like: what keeps us from doing things? why don't we use skills we're learning to do good in the world? what would you do if you could? do we really need funding? #122edchat
RT Q2: #inquiry#PBL begins with a question, a need to know, a want to help, a problem to solve. How do you tempt your students to question deeply? #122edchat
A2: Questioning deeply is a skill that often must be taught. A key with Ss is to let them know its okay to not instantly have a right answer. Encourage and cultivate critical thinking.
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A2: When they hit a roadblock or make a discovery, I turn it back to them with the question, "Why?" This simple word opens doors of opportunity for greater exploration and incredible discoveries that may not occur if we rely only on textbook instruction. #122edchat
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Practice questioning tecniques
Encourage openness and communication
Allow for student voice and student choice
Create a classroom built on trust and creativity and personalized learning
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A2: I’m still working on this, especially with math. I try to let them discover and figure things out on their own instead of just giving them formulas and ways to solve problems. #122edchat
Q2: #inquiry#PBL begins with a question, a need to know, a want to help, a problem to solve. How do you tempt your students to question deeply? #122edchat
A2: I always plan my classroom transformations around themes/topics my kids are interested in. The questions and eagerness to learn comes naturally after that 😀#122edchat
A2: #122edchat The problem must be personal. The problem must be something impacting your Ss directly. The problem must be real. Once you introduce the problem you can begin exploring solutions. My job is to help Ss on their journey to solve life‘s complex real world problems.
Q2: #inquiry#PBL begins with a question, a need to know, a want to help, a problem to solve. How do you tempt your students to question deeply? #122edchat
A2: Give then materials to explore and play with without formal directions, only safety precautions. Amazing what they discover and ask! Gave them dry ice to investigate. Amazed at what they wanted to figure out after I gave them time to explore!!! #122edchat
A2: Provide a solid hook to the lesson, then have students develop two “how” or “why” questions about what they saw, heard, interacted with. Then compile these and use them to drive the instruction. #122edchat
Q2: #inquiry#PBL begins with a question, a need to know, a want to help, a problem to solve. How do you tempt your students to question deeply? #122edchat
A2. Make the learning interesting and relevant. I won’t care to ask you any questions if I don’t feel connected or see the relevance. I will just sit, get and comply. #122edchat
#122edchat - A2 - Model good inquiry habits and explicitly teach how to ask good questions. Also build a culture where questions are a valued part of the learning process.
Q2: #inquiry#PBL begins with a question, a need to know, a want to help, a problem to solve. How do you tempt your students to question deeply? #122edchat
Thanks, I have been stepping into classrooms more this year, but this is in a different way. I have ideas, just need to get them up and running and get the littles. Thankfully they all know me. It's just new for all of us. #122edchat
A1 Start w/ #flexibleseating, working walls (not static displays), smile from day 1, talk less/listen more, trust & be trusted, teach how they need not what's comfy for you, ask lots of Qs and stop answering Qs so much, ask for their input and ideas, choice & voice! #122edchat
A2: I push them to ? by throwing ?s right back at them. I am there to make them ponder and see things in new and unique ways so many times it is my job to get the questions flowing...it’s important I teach them how to question rather than taking things at face value #122edchat
A2: you must model strong questioning and require it from the students until it becomes a habit. When they see meaning in their learning, they will be more likely to ask questions to deepen their learning. #122edchat
A1. We respect each other. I start off with a wel. smile, greeting each S. listening to their stories, asking questions to find out information. We do team building activities together solving prob. and bring about discussions and different methods in prob. solving. #122edchat
A1 I try to have my students see that everyone in the classroom has a talent, has something to say that adds value, and has room to grow. This has helped a bit in the class and online. .#122edchat
A2: continued..questioning stems are modeled in August as well. Kids also pick up on questioning skills from each other during turn and talk and stand and share. #122edchat
Exactly - Many teachers confuse making models or posters as "projects". The "thing" you make must be in the service of a driving question or problem to solve. #122edchat
A2: sometimes we begin class by practicing questioning skills. NY Times has interesting photos with cool stories that help create good questions. We sometimes use mystery bags to help create questions. #122edchat
A2: We help Ss question deeply by modeling open-ended, debatable questioning ourselves. Rather than a teaching point/objective, open each learning experience with a question. This transforms you from a "sage on the stage" to a curious learner. https://t.co/ulyJbBl8gN#122edchat
A2: students asking questions goes back to that trust and culture you’ve built. It also requires you planning your lessons in ways that encourages and, even, requires them to ask the questions. It doesn’t just happen; find strategies to make it happen. #122edchat
Q3: Knowing how much and what ingredients to add to a recipe is the work of a great chef. How do you use mini lessons, direct instruction, and on the spot teaching to bind #inquiry#PBL together? #122edchat
I couldn't agree more. I would get frustrated when I would "cook something up" that got panned. It hit me...my like are not their likes. We need to be willing to give them voice and choice in their learning. Instruction is not for the benefit of the name on the door. #122edchat
A2~
~engage the Ss in learning experiences thàt provoke then, inspire them, challenge them, empower them to be thinkers, doers, change agents 😊
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#122edchat A2: we use @ChrisTienken as a consultant and it is a constant “so what?” “now what?” as follow up questions to have Ts or Ss dive deeper into their own thinking. Higher order level questioning can be more authentic when we continue to push Ts and Ss to continue to ask
RT Q2: #inquiry#PBL begins with a question, a need to know, a want to help, a problem to solve. How do you tempt your students to question deeply? #122edchat
A2 It really starts with getting our students to think about what problems they will face rather then looking for solutions to questions or problems we pose...teach them to be problem finders rather then problem solvers. #122edchat
And for me, the next step is communicating the need, the research, the process, the end goal, and the effects. Students must learn to communicate for every field, major, everything. And they CAN do it. They need us to let them practice! #122edchat
A3 I plan #inquiry#pbl thoroughly to allow for freedom to let things happen as they come up. However, I plan many as-needed lessons > most are direct instruction w/ guidance along the way. These mini lessons are transferable across content areas too. #122edchat Here's a sample:
A3 I like using students' ideas as PBL inspiration then question them at each step: What do you think would be most effective and efficient to do next? What else do we need? Is this the best way? Is this what we envisioned, or keep going? Then they TAKE OVER! The best. #122edchat
A1 One way that I encourage community is by starting most class days off with a "Whip Around" Q -- students sitting in a circle, facing each other. I ask a question and every student answers in the direction of the circle (it whips around!). Gives every Ss a voice.. #122edchat
Q1: #Inquiry#PBL must have a collaborative classroom culture. How do you cook up a culture of trust and willingness to participate in your class? #122edchat (Please use the Q1/A1 format with with #122edchat tag!)
A2: I try to make inquiry a core of my lessons. Questions help Ss focus, personalize learning, and eventually solve problems. This is no easy task! I’m still working to make this process better and more consistent #122edchat
A3: #122edchat It all depends on the group of students I have. No one section is ever like the other section. It is important to know your journey and be cognizant of where your learners are at.
Q3: Knowing how much and what ingredients to add to a recipe is the work of a great chef. How do you use mini lessons, direct instruction, and on the spot teaching to bind #inquiry#PBL together? #122edchat
#122edchat A2 When trust exists between the tr and the Ss then deep thoughts and questions become more prevalent. The risk of being wrong has no bad consequences.
A2 Practice open ended responses. Instead of a one word answer, ask a follow up question. “What makes you think that?” “How could you solve that problem?” #122edchat
A3: The key for me is to give just enough. The key with guiding PBL is to give just enough help to aid progress but not enough to give away answers. Utilize relationships to know "just the right amount."
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RT Q3: Knowing how much and what ingredients to add to a recipe is the work of a great chef. How do you use mini lessons, direct instruction, and on the spot teaching to bind #inquiry#PBL together? #122edchat
A2: Not very original, but I ask Ss "why?" A lot. They say something to me and I ask "Why?". I need more ideas - I am sure this group has some. #122edchat
A3: Lots depends on the topic and how much everyone seems to be on the same page. Otherwise lots of small group and individual teaching times #122edchat
...and just think about the impact that you are having on those lives that you are connecting with, Emily. Takes time, but it is soooo worth it. Good for you! #122edchat
A2 I think the biggest piece here is we have to show them that it relates to their current lives. Telling a story is normally a good way to hook Ss into the lesson and show them it can apply to their lives. Of course you have to throw a cliff hanger in there! #122edchat
Q2: #inquiry#PBL begins with a question, a need to know, a want to help, a problem to solve. How do you tempt your students to question deeply? #122edchat
A2. I showcase an article from the NYTIMES once a week called: What’s going on in this pic? It only gives the pic so kids spark curiosity & wonder- by what they see, notice, wonder-then on Thursday it reveals the article so we compare! Kids ❤️
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#122edchat I teach math and I try to give my Ss half of each of my classperiods to peer tutor and learn from each other while I walk around and facilitate. So cool to LISTEN and HEAR the kids teach each other.
A3: I don’t know that I have a clear strategy in place, but in terms of management and time, I know that if my lesson is taking most of class time, Ss are passive participants. #122edchat
Yes! Listen. I love telling kids that some of the best ideas and inventions are hidden in the minds and hearts of the people in the seats. We need to re-train them to share their voice. #122edchat
A3 Students need some general knowledge and skills (mini lesson) when they have an authentic goal they are motivated to develop a deeper understanding of those skills which their teacher helps them to obtain #122edchat
A3: I use "centers" (small, rotating groups) even w/ H.S. students. I may teach the same skill/content 3-4 times in a class period, but I feel like my students learn and retain so much more when they are in groups of 2-4. They also feel more comfortable asking Qs! #122edchat
A3: There are teachable moments ALL THE TIME. We watch a short science video every day (think SciShow channel on YouTube). That usually facilitates a lot of teaching/learning. #122edchat
A2 I prefer PBL which helps ends with a product/effect that helps others. As such, we often discuss topics like: what keeps us from doing things? why don't we use skills we're learning to do good in the world? what would you do if you could? do we really need funding? #122edchat
Q4: Too many cooks in the kitchen can create chaos during an #inquiry#PBL lesson or unit. Share a few management strategies for group work, workflow, managing and presenting multiple projects, etc. #122edchat
Great idea! Teaching a language, I always use pictures to prompt discussion - allows students to interpret very different things, which sparks awesome conversation #122edchat
#122edchat - A3 - I use playlists to help drive self paced instruction. On the playlists I include opportunities for inquiry and project based learning. See how I do it:
https://t.co/oyy36BgENj
Q3: Knowing how much and what ingredients to add to a recipe is the work of a great chef. How do you use mini lessons, direct instruction, and on the spot teaching to bind #inquiry#PBL together? #122edchat
A3: As an early childhood major, I’ve always taught thru “theme”. I am loving the direction education is going in with the IRAs and the text sets. Our state even has Unit Starters. Makes everything flow seamlessly with my science/ SS standards. #122edchat
A3: We can infuse minilessons with inquiry by beginning with a question. We must also include opportunities for learner agency throughout the lesson & the entire period. When do Ss have opportunities to authentically question, explore, & share? #122edchathttps://t.co/pmUGEDW5dx
A3: #122edchat pacing of lessons, grouping of students according to ability, assigning roles to Ss allows Ss to take ownership in activity. A recent 7th grade #PBL had general Ed Ss video-clipping Math problems for Special Ed Students! #authenticlearning
Q3: Knowing how much and what ingredients to add to a recipe is the work of a great chef. How do you use mini lessons, direct instruction, and on the spot teaching to bind #inquiry#PBL together? #122edchat
A3: this is truly a fine work of heART. Each class and child needs a different amount of one ingredient over the other so it’s tasting the batch as you cook it, leading with your gut and heart to figure out what mixture “tastes” the best #122edchat
A3: my Ss this year have said they ❤️ when I teach whole group (I think it’s a ploy), so I use direct instruction for specific issues I see which are usually mini lessons. Most of my teaching is on the spot, letting Ss lead. #122edchat
Q3: Knowing how much and what ingredients to add to a recipe is the work of a great chef. How do you use mini lessons, direct instruction, and on the spot teaching to bind #inquiry#PBL together? #122edchat
A4 I was lucky to attend a PBL Leadership training at HTH in October; incredible. We practiced Project Tunings, the importance of Student Critiques, and an expected number of student products or steps for the unit. Then they planned using a funnel system. Super smart! #122edchat
A4 Groups pursue different Driving Questions for #inquiry#PBL but they post/share links to team contracts, work logs, assignments, projects, presentations, etc on a master Google Sheet where I can see and check progress and work easily. Google Classroom is handy too! #122edchat
A3- I think that it just depends on the concept and what my ss need from me. Sometimes I just need to sit back and help facilitate the discussion and then other times I’m needed to lead in the learning. We have to be flexible and willing to adjust #122edchat
A4: Having specified deadlines for work completion/check-ins and specific expectations are key in this environment. If we expect students to thrive because we are adjusting variables, we need to be cognizant that they have been trained in an antiquated format. #122edchat
A4: For me a learning management system or something like Google Classroom is vital here. You must find a way to work with every group nearly every day. Virtual tools allow for this level of connection as well as valued Ss space.
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RT Q4: Too many cooks in the kitchen can create chaos during an #inquiry#PBL lesson or unit. Share a few management strategies for group work, workflow, managing and presenting multiple projects, etc. #122edchat
A4: I have Ss present content in station rotations. Ss present to 4-6 small groups in 3-5 min rounds. Ss love it and makes the anxiety of presenting a loss less. #122edchat
A2 Can be hard, but I've used the thin/thick example, and also really delved into how Google gets there employees to work on passion projects. #20PercentTime#122edchat
Q4: Too many cooks in the kitchen can create chaos during an #inquiry#PBL lesson or unit. Share a few management strategies for group work, workflow, managing and presenting multiple projects, etc. #122edchat
A3 Mini lessons, direct teach, and lessons support the theme and foundation of PBL. It’s not a one size fits all method. It’s a process to making PBL work. #122edchat
Nor should we be. I know a bunch and I know how to show the kids how to find what they need - as well as how to be comfortable with the discomfort of not finding the answer all the time. #122edchat
Ooooh hang in there! It's a tough thing to start but soon it's absolutely wonderful! I have some ideas to make this work a little easier so students can see how these pushing questions make their work better and help inspire them to keep trying. At first though....... #122edchat
Great idea! Teaching a language, I always use pictures to prompt discussion - allows students to interpret very different things, which sparks awesome conversation #122edchat
There is power in the concept of "Family". It's what many of our students crave but do not have access to. If we can offer that to them, imagine what can take place! #122edchat
A4: I’ve always given my kids the freedom to work how they feel most comfortable. Individually,partners or small group. Most of the time my kids will choose a partner. If small group is a must, I assign a team leader. I try and rotate that job as much as possible. #122edchat
A4: it is all about making sure you have established protocols & procedures from the very beginning of the unit. Ss need to know when there is the freedom to discuss, when they need to research, etc. If you build a culture based around trust & value it will only help. #122edchat
A3
Every class is different
Sometimes reteaching is necessary sometimes it isn't Sometimes exploratory learning works Taking a step back reteaching mini parts
It all depends on the class it all depends on your audience #122edchat
A4: for time management, I like to have a premise calendar created to show what should be done by each day.
For presentations, I have found screencastify or flipgrid to be great. #122edchat
A4 all members of the team of PBL needs to have a purpose. Seeing the downsides of lack of structure is a sure miss to make the pbl fail. It’s an important lesson for Ss to have. #122edchat
A4: I use cups so students can let me know when they need help. Making sure Ss learn to manage their own groups, voice control, on topic etc. quick reminders of expectations seems to work best. #122edchat
RT Q4: Too many cooks in the kitchen can create chaos during an #inquiry#PBL lesson or unit. Share a few management strategies for group work, workflow, managing and presenting multiple projects, etc. #122edchat
At one point we had about 300 people arriving in under 5 hours and our location plan fell through. "Now what, everyone?" ***crickets*** "Cmon! All ideas welcome! They're on their way soon, so..." We figured it out. #122edchat
A4 I was lucky to attend a PBL Leadership training at HTH in October; incredible. We practiced Project Tunings, the importance of Student Critiques, and an expected number of student products or steps for the unit. Then they planned using a funnel system. Super smart! #122edchat
Q5: The proof is in the pudding (or pasta) as they say. How do you use formative and summative assessments in #inquiry#PBL to know if students mastered skills, concepts, and standards? #122edchat
A4: I start w/ the environment- to reduce chaos, I turn down lights a little and play some "chill" music. I make sure Ss are close enough (physically) during collab. they don't feel like they need to yell to speak. Don't get me wrong though- we have loud days too! #122edchat
A3. With PBL, Ss may need mini lessons to build up concepts in learning with background knowledge they need to solve the problems, create the real life experiences as they demonstrate their learning. #122edchat
A4: Specific roles for each member, individualized grading, placing recording devices at each group to record work sessions, teacher appointments scheduled w/ each group, stress process over results. #122edchat
A4: Exactly what I need help with. I always seem to have a real eager student who 'takes over' every topic/discussion/presentation. I have tried giving him/her three post-its for 3 questions, but need more ideas #122edchat
A4: Use a rubric for kids to assess themselves and their participation in the group work, but also the others in their group. Holds eachother accountable. #122edchat
I WILL! I have to get it all mapped out and ready to explain though (and I need permission)! Ha! But YES! If you're near San Diego, it's being modeled soon! #122edchat
A3: It really depends on what's needed when. Mini lessons and on-the-spot lessons will be ongoing throughout the project. Direct instruction will be provided if/when students get to a point where they are really stumped or need that direction to help them continue. #122edchat
A5: Like grilling you cannot throw your meats on the grill & walk away. You have to keep checking & fidgeting, if you want things to turn out right. We are constantly questioning and checking for understanding throughout the process. Small problems can be fixed early. #122edchat
A5 Plan/Align #inquiry#pbl lessons/units to standards & content frameworks. Use #VisibleThinking routines as formative assessments to CFU along the way. It's okay to quiz/test on facts kids need as base for higher thinking but use group-made rubrics for meatier fare. #122edchat
A5 I use student critiques, growth from first drafts to last, reflections, & final products to assess learning. We focus on a few key standards for each unit so students know not every component is graded but each is essential to the success of the overall project.#122edchat
some recipes are best by trial and error...taste the soup and if it needs more salt...then add it! Drives my wife nuts that I never measure anything when I cook! #122edchat
A4~
~ class timers on interactive board for reference
~ear plugs for some 😉{including neighbors)
~Ss are group leaders & have specific, well practiced, roles & very nicely keep the Learning growing & flowing
~flexibility with space used & resources available
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A4: Each student is assigned a role within the group. The roles rotate each day. This ensures that the workload is evenly dispersed and that each student is contributing their voice. #122edchat
A5: With inquiry and PBL, the proof in the pudding is the growth of the Ss throughout. Formative assessments dot the path the entire way through and mastery or the is summative on growth more than an end product.
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RT Q5: The proof is in the pudding (or pasta) as they say. How do you use formative and summative assessments in #inquiry#PBL to know if students mastered skills, concepts, and standards? #122edchat
Amazing work this evening, #122edchat! And to think, many of you are still on break! Quite impressive. And to our excellent chief chefs, @Hell2Teach and @DrMVPsimivalley...a terrific 5-star performance. Thank you for lending your passion and sharing your expertise with us tonite.
Q5: The proof is in the pudding (or pasta) as they say. How do you use formative and summative assessments in #inquiry#PBL to know if students mastered skills, concepts, and standards? #122edchat
A5: #122edchat I believe that we should always be assessing our students either through formative assessments or end of unit summative assessments. We assess every day but that doesn’t mean everything needs to be graded.
Q5: The proof is in the pudding (or pasta) as they say. How do you use formative and summative assessments in #inquiry#PBL to know if students mastered skills, concepts, and standards? #122edchat
A4. I give my kids choice on working in group, with buddy or alone.. Sometimes they have to work in group & like @LindaEdwardsi said the teal lesson happens: who is 👂🏻, being a leader or bossy, whonis too comfortable & not contributing or wjo can’t get a word in... #122edchat
A4: literally hit the pause button and have a moment where you allow the Ss to summarize what the think they are supposed to be doing. If they explain it well, press on. If they struggle, provide necessary supports and a few minutes later, hit the button & check again #122edchat
A4: Model, model, model effective collaboration skills. What does it look like to actively listen, manage & resolve conflict, show empathy, make just decisions, encourage others, know when to compromise & when to advocate, take & share responsibility...? #122edchat
Next week, what do you get when you combine #KidsDeserveIt & #betheone? Answer: The greatest night of #122edchat in history! Don't miss this opportunity as @mradamwelcome AND @sheehyrw lead the discussion. TWO amazing leaders and advocates for kids in one 30-minute conversation.
A5: perpetually checking for understanding, taking anecdotal notes/records for reference. Questions should saturate every lesson, whether they’re your questions or the students. When students ask questions, assessment can be taken to another level - powerful. #122edchat
S, you have used all your talking chips for our whole group discussion. Don't forget you can always write your thoughts down for small group discussion later. #122edchat
RT Q5: The proof is in the pudding (or pasta) as they say. How do you use formative and summative assessments in #inquiry#PBL to know if students mastered skills, concepts, and standards? #122edchat
@Flipgrid is definitely on my list of things to explore in this new semester. I have heard so many fantastic things about it but haven’t dove into it yet. #122edchat
Two 11th classes wrote a grant to bring Collab Screens & Flex Furniture to all ELA classes at our school; student's idea. We didn't win, but made a sample room out of my room! In 18-19, my 10th will create, fund an outdoor learning space at an elementary school #122edchat
#122edchat A4 My Ss are in groups of 3. I have 11 groups in my room. I put my highest 11 Ss in the center desk of each group, then randomly assign the rest. #ItWorks
A5: The greatest formative assessment comes through meaningful conferring. For summative assessments, discuss the criteria/standards with the students and have them develop their own summative tasks to show their learning and understanding. #122edchathttps://t.co/sWLRNXxMiw
A5- Like cooking you have to taste and make adjustments to get the best sauce, we have to do this with our ss. We have to taste/check for understanding and add/adjust to get the best results/true learning. #122edchat
Thank you for tonight’s tasty #122edchat! Your thoughts and ideas gave us all something to chew on! Happy New Year! - Dr. P and Vanessa @DrMVPsimivalley
#inquiry#PBL doesn't have to be about making a 'thing" (project). It can be about making an impact! This year my curriculum follows the awareness > advocacy > action trajectory. So far so good! #122edchat
It's worth exploring! I have used this a ton this year. It allows you to see the students thinking/emotion/enthusiasm/confusion instead of trying to decipher how they feel on paper. Great tool! #122edchat
#122edchat Our math tests are lined up to the state learning standards (TEKS). About half of our tests are scanned in to assess the progress of learning. This is a must to prepare kids for standardized testing. You need to know the Ss strengths and weaknesses and reteach weakness
A4
There has to be a very clear we understand that set of procedures and set of rules for working on #pbl projects
A schedule should have said be made ahead of time to keep students on track Regular meetings and reflection is key #122edchat
A4. Assigning roles within a group is important. Everyone has a job. Keeping time, timelines, adjusting for growth and learning, problems, etc. #122edchat
Students determine criteria, I choose the ELA standards. I use the standard itself as a single point rubric, which I love. The growth is for their Reflection Websites & teacher-less student-led conferences. But it helps me decide when to push further or congratulate! #122edchat
A4-Private cubbies and locations Ss can work privately
Signals to call back attention to deliver general info or directions spot check protocol..groups have a protocol where Ss have a quick progress check for T
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A5: Planning that now actually.😜 Working on articles/questions to assess daily knowledge and also prepare them for how they will be assessed. Making sure the vocabulary is applied. Slowly transitioning to them to reading it and answering everything h on their own. #122edchat
A4: This simple answer is to plan ahead. Have everything in place - "ingredients," "recipe," and tools. Make sure students know the expectations, the procedures, and each person's role. #122edchat
Good point. I always struggled in class because I didn't want to appear foolish in front of the entire class. Smaller settings is helpful to those essential questions to be posed. #122edchat
I've seen teachers who have students assess their skills & then decide their teams based on their skills and the roles needed. Haven't tried it, but cool! #122edchat
A5. Ss can do a variety of things to demonstrate learning. A short video, @Flipgrid , or doing something creative to demonstrate their learning, too. #122edchat
A5 Assessent happens throughout the entire day either with PBL or any other learning. Every moment with a S gives the opportunity to see how things are going. #122edchat
Great job @Hell2Teach and thank you for letting me be the sous chef...or probably more like the bus boy! Enjoy your last few days of the break! #122edchat
It's really interesting and I've seen videos and the materials, but haven't done the search to find them! Maybe someone here knows what I'm talking about?? Students self-assess their learning/work styles and skills to self-select their teams and roles...? #122edchat
A5: Formative is ongoing. Ideally, summative should include an authentic audience for the project. Here's one of the best comparisons of formative & summative assessments I've seen... #122edchat
Dennis, Ast Principal here from Rhode Island. I’ll be missing these chats to get some rest but will catch up in the morning with everyone’s input. Have a great chat and keep fighting the good fight! #BeTheOne#BmoreEdChat#KidsDeserveIt#122EdChat
Right? When I present to other teachers & admin, I stress making an impact over making a thing. There's way too much confusion out there about what #PBL is. I do NOT call it project-based learning for that reason. I prefer #inquiry or at least problem-based learning. #122edchat
The project critiques and funnel blew our minds! I'll have to see if I have some images and explain it well. (Sorry; that's like describing the chef's special and then saying, "but we're out") #122edchat
How to ask better questions is so crucial (& how to stop answering everything, lol). Start them off with something doable like the QFT from @RightQuestion These are free resources to get kids to ask Qs and recognize the difference between closed and open ended Qs. #122edchat
Welcome to a 15 min, super fast #BeTheOne chat! Super excited to see everyone tonight and Happy New Year! Introduce yourself and where you're from and your #oneword2019
