#miched Archive

The #michED chat is a grassroots effort dedicated to giving teachers, students, and parents across Michigan a bigger voice in the conversation about education in our state. We welcome all voices through a variety of projects, media, and social networking. We’re trying to address educational issues through apolitical conversation, spreading ideas and stories of success from Michigan classrooms across the state, and helping teachers and students regain the courage to connect and demonstrate that schools in Michigan are creating amazing opportunities for learning. We want the face and voice of education in Michigan to be a mural of shared experiences and positive examples of connected learning.

Wednesday January 31, 2018
8:00 PM EST

  • participatechat Jan 31 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #miched by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/Y5iW4Lilye
  • SIGLIB_MACUL Jan 31 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Welcome to tonight’s #michED chat! Q1: Why is inquiry an important part of learning?
  • SIGLIB_MACUL Jan 31 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Q1a: What does inquiry based instruction look like? #michED?
  • RMWynkoop Jan 31 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Excited to have @SIGLIB_MACUL leading the chat tonight! Follow them for questions and throw out an introduction so we know you're here. #MichED
  • LibraryL Jan 31 @ 8:04 PM EST
    A1: Ss naturally have questions. Use inquiry to tap into that natural curiosity and learn! #miched
  • SIGLIB_MACUL Jan 31 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Q2: What are the elements of a quality inquiry-based learning experience? #michED
  • DreaWeiner Jan 31 @ 8:06 PM EST
    A3: Inquiry is the foundation for learning. We learn when we’re curious, challenged, and given room to ask questions and be inspired. #miched #cmakers
  • brunerkylie Jan 31 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Hello I’m Kylie, an Adrian College Education student. Inquiry is always important when learning because asking questions clears up any confusion, and also can lead into more educational conversation. #michED #TED108 @MichelleK929
    In reply to @SIGLIB_MACUL, @MichelleK929
  • LibraryL Jan 31 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1a: Inquiry instruction has students ask questions and then use a process to find the answers to their questions. #miched
  • BrewerDelaney Jan 31 @ 8:08 PM EST
    I am an secondary ed student at the University of Michigan. We have learned a lot about inquiry-based learning and am interested in hearing what the general thoughts are on it. #michED
    In reply to @SIGLIB_MACUL
  • MR_ABUD Jan 31 @ 8:08 PM EST
    In 2 weeks, I’m going to be helping moderate #michED chat for #LoveTeaching Week 2018! Hope you’ll join us on Valentines Day!
  • RMWynkoop Jan 31 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1: Inquiry is important if we are to move from teaching to learning focus. Students engaged in purposeful activities and study leads to long term retention and interest. #MichEd
  • brunerkylie Jan 31 @ 8:08 PM EST
    I think inquiry-based learning consists of quality, well-posed questions, and an answer that allows more conversation on the topic. #michED #TED108
    In reply to @SIGLIB_MACUL
  • conrad_chris Jan 31 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Chris from Allegan joining up for #miched tonight.
  • RMWynkoop Jan 31 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1a: Inquiry based instruction looks like students being more active and doing more work than teachers. Essential questions that lead to understanding of content. #MichED
  • TeachMrB Jan 31 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1) Inquiry is important as we shift away from the idea that knowledge is the regurgitation of knowledge versus solving problems. #miched
    • SIGLIB_MACUL Jan 31 @ 8:02 PM EST
      Welcome to tonight’s #michED chat! Q1: Why is inquiry an important part of learning?
  • RMWynkoop Jan 31 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Welcome Delaney! To the chat and the profession. My advise is always collaborate with your building or district library media specialist! #MichED
    In reply to @BrewerDelaney, @SIGLIB_MACUL
  • DreaWeiner Jan 31 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A3: You need enough instruction and classroom management to ensure the students know what they are doing/expected to do, in addition to the freedom to choose how to explore the learning objective. There also is a level of engaging curiosity that drives the learning. #MichEd
    • SIGLIB_MACUL Jan 31 @ 8:04 PM EST
      Q2: What are the elements of a quality inquiry-based learning experience? #michED
  • conrad_chris Jan 31 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1: Inquiry is important because student Qs and captivating problems help Ss dig deeper into the material. A1a: less focus on right answer and more focus on how to get answers. #miched
  • DreaWeiner Jan 31 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A2: You need enough instruction and classroom management to ensure the students know what they are doing/expected to do, in addition to the freedom to choose how to explore the learning objective. There also is a level of engaging curiosity that drives the learning. #MichEd
    • SIGLIB_MACUL Jan 31 @ 8:04 PM EST
      Q2: What are the elements of a quality inquiry-based learning experience? #michED
  • TeachMrB Jan 31 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A2) As a science/math T, I like to think that an important element is phenomena. But in reality, the first step is to determine what is the question or problem Ss must investigate. #miched
    • SIGLIB_MACUL Jan 31 @ 8:04 PM EST
      Q2: What are the elements of a quality inquiry-based learning experience? #michED
  • SIGLIB_MACUL Jan 31 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Q3: What types of inquiry projects/activities do teachers and students in your school do? #MichED
  • LibraryL Jan 31 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A2: Ss need help coming up with good questions. Those that require yes/no answers are not good for inquiry learning. #miched
  • conrad_chris Jan 31 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A2: I feel, like any system, there are several ways to include inquiry. Common threads: Setting the stage for students to discover the meaning. Rich tasks that lead to deep Qs. Learn processes to solve prob/make connections rather than to just learn the process. #miched
  • RMWynkoop Jan 31 @ 8:15 PM EST
    Appreciate the responses from Science teachers this evening. It's obvious NGSS and Science practices are alive in well in the classroom! #MichED
    • conrad_chris Jan 31 @ 8:14 PM EST
      A2: I feel, like any system, there are several ways to include inquiry. Common threads: Setting the stage for students to discover the meaning. Rich tasks that lead to deep Qs. Learn processes to solve prob/make connections rather than to just learn the process. #miched
  • conrad_chris Jan 31 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A2: I keep feeling like the Karate Kid had a good education, but he didn't know why he was doing what he was doing until later. Inquiry, brings the why to the forefront. #miched
  • brunerkylie Jan 31 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A3: Collaboration-based discussions are always great for inquiry. #michED #TED108
  • RMWynkoop Jan 31 @ 8:16 PM EST
    yes! Great point. We expect students to know how to develop good questions. It is hard work and needs gradual release, at all levels, regardless of previous practice. #MichED
    • LibraryL Jan 31 @ 8:14 PM EST
      A2: Ss need help coming up with good questions. Those that require yes/no answers are not good for inquiry learning. #miched
  • RMWynkoop Jan 31 @ 8:17 PM EST
    How to you manage those collaborative discussions? Is there a particular format or strategy you have found to encourage student discussion? #MichED
    In reply to @brunerkylie
  • LibraryL Jan 31 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A3: One project that 8th grade Social Studies Ss did this year was @StudentCam . Ss chose selected provision of U.S. Constitution and created documentary answering the question about why that provision was important to them. #miched
  • DreaWeiner Jan 31 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A3: My Ss do a lot of project-based inquiry. Projects that ask: What is the problem? Why is it a problem? What can I do to solve it? Does my prototype work? If not, why not? Lots of iterations are created. #MichEd
    • SIGLIB_MACUL Jan 31 @ 8:13 PM EST
      Q3: What types of inquiry projects/activities do teachers and students in your school do? #MichED
  • conrad_chris Jan 31 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Yes! What needs to be solved? What do have have that can do this OR do I need a new tool? #miched
    In reply to @TeachMrB
  • DrLesSharon Jan 31 @ 8:18 PM EST
    We sometimes struggle with taking our STEM activities beyond collaborative problem-solving (building a better mouse trap, etc...) and having students construct new meaning around the task. How can they articulate what they added to knowledge? #miched
  • bbautista Jan 31 @ 8:21 PM EST
    My son's class is using @Seesaw. I actually witnessed him get excited about leaving comments for his classmates. 🤘 #miched
    In reply to @RMWynkoop, @brunerkylie, @Seesaw
  • conrad_chris Jan 31 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A3: As often as I can, I give Ss the chance to find their own patterns and rules for things. We then discuss pros/cons of different processes. Other great projects around ancient Greeks in early world humanities. #miched
  • jrommel Jan 31 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Joe from St. Joe working at Berrien RESA #BRESA - a little late, but was told my hall pass would be accepted! #miched
  • OUSEHS Jan 31 @ 8:25 PM EST
    The Oakland County Reading Council proudly presents John Schu and Travis Jonker on Saturday March 3rd 8am-12pm at Oakland Schools. Register at https://t.co/j5Jsui5nac #miched #reading #lovebooks
  • DreaWeiner Jan 31 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Do you ever do the reverse? For example give the students a pattern to create with @strawbees / Keva Blocks? Does that help with pattern recognition? #MichEd
    In reply to @conrad_chris, @strawbees
  • adirlam Jan 31 @ 8:27 PM EST
    Amy from St. Joseph. Love discussing students and the inquiry process. Been a while since I’ve attended a chat. Great ideas here! #michED
  • RMWynkoop Jan 31 @ 8:29 PM EST
    Interesting idea. #Miched
    • DreaWeiner Jan 31 @ 8:26 PM EST
      Do you ever do the reverse? For example give the students a pattern to create with @strawbees / Keva Blocks? Does that help with pattern recognition? #MichEd
      In reply to @conrad_chris, @strawbees
  • conrad_chris Jan 31 @ 8:29 PM EST
    Yes! Not with those specific tools. Strawbees looks cool for the coding and this summer I'm going to try and figure out how to get more coding back into math curriculum. #miched #summerproject
    In reply to @DreaWeiner, @strawbees
  • cummingsl Jan 31 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A3 how can we solve the locker problematic dismissal time? #miched
  • SIGLIB_MACUL Jan 31 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Q4: Discuss the differences between research process and research product. Which, in your opinion, is more important for student learning?#MichED
  • DreaWeiner Jan 31 @ 8:31 PM EST
    I would love to see that! Please keep me posted. #MichEd
    In reply to @conrad_chris, @strawbees
  • jrommel Jan 31 @ 8:32 PM EST
    Such a great question - I am looking forward to hearing from #miched on this!
    • SIGLIB_MACUL Jan 31 @ 8:31 PM EST
      Q4: Discuss the differences between research process and research product. Which, in your opinion, is more important for student learning?#MichED
  • LibraryL Jan 31 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A3: As a school librarian, I collaborate and facilitate a variety of inquiry project: those that require students to research and create a product based on their findings and those that require physical exploration such as maker challenges. #miched #MISchoolLibrary
  • conrad_chris Jan 31 @ 8:33 PM EST
    I used to do a lot of TI-84 basic programming, but lost it when I didn't have same Ss all year and others didn't want to also program. I think that we can do it (especially in Geo!) but I need to find an easy way to sell to others. #miched
    In reply to @DreaWeiner, @strawbees
  • jrommel Jan 31 @ 8:33 PM EST
    A4 - The product is the result of the research - I think Ss often rush to the product - but I think it's the process that will translate to other areas and invigorate their learning! #miched
    • SIGLIB_MACUL Jan 31 @ 8:31 PM EST
      Q4: Discuss the differences between research process and research product. Which, in your opinion, is more important for student learning?#MichED
  • brunerkylie Jan 31 @ 8:33 PM EST
    A4: The researching process is more important in my opinion than the product. Being able to rule out inadequate/irrelevant information and focus on reliable information is a big factor of learning. #michED #TED108
  • adirlam Jan 31 @ 8:33 PM EST
    A4: Process so very important. Too often I think we get caught up in product and Ss learn more of the “what” than the “how” #michED
  • jrommel Jan 31 @ 8:34 PM EST
    And a big factor in life! #miched Really is one of those skills that T is begging for a S to ask 'when will I ever use this????'
    In reply to @brunerkylie
  • LibraryL Jan 31 @ 8:35 PM EST
    A4: One of my great joys as an educator is teaching Ss "how" to learn. I think they learn much during the research process that can be applied in many aspects of their lives and prepare them for college & career. #miched
  • conrad_chris Jan 31 @ 8:35 PM EST
    A4: I am going to lean process. The research, the discussion, the stumbling is such a part of learning and creation (more so beyond HS). #miched
  • RMWynkoop Jan 31 @ 8:35 PM EST
    The librarian heart in me is screaming "YES"! And, more importantly, the end product will not be good if the inquiry process is not understood and followed. #MichED
    • brunerkylie Jan 31 @ 8:33 PM EST
      A4: The researching process is more important in my opinion than the product. Being able to rule out inadequate/irrelevant information and focus on reliable information is a big factor of learning. #michED #TED108
  • conrad_chris Jan 31 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A4: Product could be made important if they had authentic audience. Real probs, real audience, need for clear summary of work, give meaning to the product they create. #miched
  • DreaWeiner Jan 31 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A4: The value in research in classrooms is the process. How are you coming to the product? What did you learn? People get caught up in the final project. I love the idea of Invention Convention where you explore, research, and create a product that may not be functional. #MichEd
    • SIGLIB_MACUL Jan 31 @ 8:31 PM EST
      Q4: Discuss the differences between research process and research product. Which, in your opinion, is more important for student learning?#MichED
  • jrommel Jan 31 @ 8:37 PM EST
    When they get some choice in the beginning I think it really propels the process forward! #miched
    In reply to @LibraryL
  • DrLesSharon Jan 31 @ 8:37 PM EST
    I can't disconnect them. Sound process leads to sound product. One without the other could be meaningless. The sound of one hand clapping? #miched
  • cummingsl Jan 31 @ 8:37 PM EST
    A4 Pricess is so important to really be able to research, evaluate & synthesize, but the product is how they share what they’ve learned so it is equally as important. #miched
  • DreaWeiner Jan 31 @ 8:38 PM EST
    What does it look like in your classroom? #MichEd
    In reply to @conrad_chris
  • jrommel Jan 31 @ 8:38 PM EST
    and embracing the stumbling, sometimes I think Ss know what they want to produce and then try to make their process revolve around this #miched
    In reply to @conrad_chris
  • jrommel Jan 31 @ 8:39 PM EST
    I would only add that the product may be specialized while knowing the process 'can travel' #miched
    In reply to @DrLesSharon
  • BrewerDelaney Jan 31 @ 8:42 PM EST
    Definitely agree. Students (especially younger ones) need help to develop their understanding of seeking out information and skills on their own. #miched
    In reply to @DreaWeiner
  • LibraryL Jan 31 @ 8:44 PM EST
    A4: I agree that an important part of the experience is the opportunity for students to share what they've learned. Self-reflection is important as well. #miched
    • cummingsl Jan 31 @ 8:37 PM EST
      A4 Pricess is so important to really be able to research, evaluate & synthesize, but the product is how they share what they’ve learned so it is equally as important. #miched
  • DreaWeiner Jan 31 @ 8:45 PM EST
    How do you deal with the "This is stupid" response? I get the sense that it's being used when Ss don't understand the bigger purpose of understanding the skills or information. #MichEd
    In reply to @BrewerDelaney
  • SIGLIB_MACUL Jan 31 @ 8:47 PM EST
    Q5: What role does the library media specialist play in the inquiry process in your school? What role would you like he/she to play? #MichED
  • DreaWeiner Jan 31 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A5: There isn't a library specialist in my school. If there were, I would love to have someone to bounce ideas off of and see if they have resources to help me achieve Ss success. #miched
    • SIGLIB_MACUL Jan 31 @ 8:47 PM EST
      Q5: What role does the library media specialist play in the inquiry process in your school? What role would you like he/she to play? #MichED
  • brunerkylie Jan 31 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A5: The librarian allows for students to seek information through books and brings new programs and opportunities to the school. #michED #TED108
  • LibraryL Jan 31 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A5: As a library media specialist, I collaborate with Ts and provide lessons on website evaluation, types of resources, ethical use of information as well as supporting technology integration for inquiry products and more! #miched
  • conrad_chris Jan 31 @ 8:52 PM EST
    A5: We have a specialist. She has a wealth of resources for us. She is constantly sharing ideas that support us. While she doesn't know math, she has a world of resources that support what we are trying to do. #miched
  • RMWynkoop Jan 31 @ 8:53 PM EST
    If you have a library media specialist or teacher librarian, make sure you are collaborating! Don't be afraid to ask for resources and partnered activities. #MichEd
    • LibraryL Jan 31 @ 8:51 PM EST
      A5: As a library media specialist, I collaborate with Ts and provide lessons on website evaluation, types of resources, ethical use of information as well as supporting technology integration for inquiry products and more! #miched
  • LibraryL Jan 31 @ 8:54 PM EST
    A5: Today's library media specialists are more than books (although we love books too!) I play multiple roles in the school to support the entire school community. https://t.co/FPmqRIQZHm #miched #MISchoolLibrary
    • brunerkylie Jan 31 @ 8:50 PM EST
      A5: The librarian allows for students to seek information through books and brings new programs and opportunities to the school. #michED #TED108
  • DrLesSharon Jan 31 @ 8:55 PM EST
    We added a small collaborative learning space (4 flat screens and one large one with casting and ikea furniture) so our elementary students could add collaborative open-source research and reporting to the library. Thank you PTO. #miched
  • EduGladiators Jan 31 @ 8:56 PM EST
    Saturday, #EduGladiators begins {NEW} series: We Shall Overcome! This isn't your average chat, nor will this series be your traditional #BHM topics! Warrior @D4Griffin3 kicks things off with "The Struggle"! #FLedchat #miched #fearlessedchat #BmoreEdchat #ohedchat #scitlap #txed
  • jrommel Jan 31 @ 8:56 PM EST
    A5 - When I was in the classroom I was blessed to work with great librarians. With the fake news culture and distrust that permeates media coupled with their expertise in research they're more important than ever! #miched
    • SIGLIB_MACUL Jan 31 @ 8:47 PM EST
      Q5: What role does the library media specialist play in the inquiry process in your school? What role would you like he/she to play? #MichED
  • RMWynkoop Jan 31 @ 8:56 PM EST
    Good opportunity for conversations. Find the break down in understanding. Work on the areas where choice is involved. And....some will still think it's stupid! Great opportunity for relationship building. #MichED
    In reply to @DreaWeiner, @BrewerDelaney