#NJed Archive
This chat is dedicated to everything New Jersey Education, and meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 8:30pm EST.
Tuesday October 18, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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I'm Stephany, 3rd grade T from
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Hi & welcome to ! We are SO excited to get the convos rolling this year! Tonight are mods. are myself, &
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Glad to be moderating tonight with and
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A1. Student learning is defined by the activity, the expectation and the joy found in the moment. #
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Billy Teacher from North NJ
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Hi from Marlz in ! Welcome to the first chat of the school year.
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anyone!! Join us, don't forget to use the hashtag :)
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Hey ts guess what's happening now? and go check them out!!
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Good Evening and Cory proud lead learner from Monmouth Regional HS!
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Hi everyone! Bianca from Northern NJ! I'm an elementary reading teacher.
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. Hi Cory! Thanks for joining us! How is it going over there at good old MRHS?
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Q1: How do you define student learning?
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. Welcome! Thanks for joining us!
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Barry, Sup of C&I in NJ, lifelong friend of
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We are working really hard! Great Ts and Ss at
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A1 anything ss didn't know before or weren't sharp on
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Thanks for joining in Justin!
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Hi all! I'm a 6th grade Language Arts teacher!
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Hi Barry! Thanks for joining us! :)
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A1 something new ss learned or improved their understanding
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glad to check in for a few, miss my peeps
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I define learning through any amount of progress. If they improve reading level by a tenth of a point that counts
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A1: learning is when Ss of all ages grapple w/a strategy, skill, topic, theme, question, and try to make sense of it
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The little things are what makes the big things! :) Love this. https://t.co/5WvODNHAhB
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I define learning through any amount of progress. If they improve reading level by a tenth of a point that counts
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A1 progress and strides made by students daily everything counts!
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yes, it's all about making sense of the lesson objective and constructing new knowledge/refining meaning from it
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A1: Ss learning is about empowerment for me. Making sure each Ss feels valued & important & supporting them in meeting earning goals
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Q2 How do you promote student learning in your classroom?
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YES! Love seeing a Ss light up when they figure something out. https://t.co/IqVgf8P9kp
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A1. Student learning is defined by the activity, the expectation and the joy found in the moment. #
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A1: I believe we have to celebrate students' learning every step of the way! The small things really do matter!
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A2: differentiating is key: we must introduce and explore our learning from multi perspectives
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A2 I promote learning by encouraging mistakes, self growth and team work
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So important! https://t.co/RbMlUpTRvq
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A2: differentiating is key: we must introduce and explore our learning from multi perspectives
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celebrating our efforts, mistakes, failures, is about appreciating the engagement process
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A2 promote the why ties in with engagement fun and ss voice/choice.
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so important to scaffold based on Ss interest and need; sometimes some need more or less
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A2: Establishing a creative culture that encourages curiosity,wonder& awe. Allow & choice to lead.
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So important, don't be afraid to deviate from your plan.. flexibility is what teaching is all about! https://t.co/ZdeUTJli58
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A2: I try to allow teachable moments happen. Even if it doesn't flow with the lesson plan.
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I find that there are often teachable moments that often do not follow lesson plans but there important!
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Glenn so glad you made it!
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this culture must be an extension of Ts identifying as/with Ss. All learn, so all grow
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A1. Ss will meet educators rigorous expectations when they see authentic value in the learning objectives. … https://t.co/Rn4IfyscoX
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A1. Student learning is defined by the activity, the expectation and the joy found in the moment. #
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A2:Innovation is a mindset. Revamp learning space,create threshold moments, celebrate iterations, and encourage them to share with all
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A2: Often Ss learn outside what the Ts have planned. Be willing to be vulnerable and see where the tangents take you.
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Good evening! Bridgette Burtt from Long Branch excited to join the convo! Apologies for the late start, Baby Josh just fell asleep.
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. 100%! WE ARE ALL LEARNERS!
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A2: Ss also bring in prior knowledge based on interest, we need to tap into that, too
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Q3 What challenges have you faced promoting student learning in your classroom?
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A2: Ss see if admins/teachers truly care about them. Too often schools just go through motions and create 2nd rate replicas
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Exactly, and giving Ss a say in their learning and elevating their voice will motivate Ss to do so.
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A3: there are many traditional learners who do not see student-driven learning as learning
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So important. Learning is messy. https://t.co/t5UP1S9lJE
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A2: Often Ss learn outside what the Ts have planned. Be willing to be vulnerable and see where the tangents take you.
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. Hi Bridgette! I miss you!!! Hope all is well with the baby, thanks for joining us
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Without relationships, you have nothing https://t.co/DtxyB1vuGN
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A2: Ss see if admins/teachers truly care about them. Too often schools just go through motions and create 2nd rate replicas
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A3: Every obstacle presents an opportunity to move forward to greater heights. Too often many Admins/Ts try to avoid or go around it
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I want to get better at this! How could I make writing argumentative essays more student centered https://t.co/Qw0kNvaMKx
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A2: Establishing a creative culture that encourages curiosity,wonder& awe. Allow & choice to lead.
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A2-Inspiring Ss means moving beyond the classroom. Staff needs to understand how Ss learn & their interests to promote inquiry.
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I would tweak this: Ss and Ts will still perform, they will not do as well as if they felt appreciated
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. Problem solving and thinking critically to overcome obstacles are what makes us better
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A3: From time to time, we need to face Ss who - for whatever reason - do not want to learn. You must get to know them first. Learn 1st
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People before programs. Authentic Relationships - not just how are you and walk away. Real conversations
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A3 the old mindset that we've always done it this way.
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. Make it authentic; have Ss find a problem in school/town/world & design a solution for that problem and then defend it.
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what are your topics? Do Ss feel safe to speak w/ you? Have you had other Ts watch you, or you watch them to reflect?
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A3- overcoming the idea that they are there to learn and develop , not just to earn a grade
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YES! THIS IS ESSENTIAL! https://t.co/CEpG1Xr6CP
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People before programs. Authentic Relationships - not just how are you and walk away. Real conversations
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A2: Ss are promoted to take risks and leave their comfort zone. They are encouraged to ask questions to guide their learning.
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. It's where the magic happens!
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A3: I believe in building real relationships with my students! "Students can't learn from people they don't like!"
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. Thanks for joining us Gabby!
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Q4 What role does technology play in promoting (or hindering) student learning?
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I need MORE! What I would give for my kiddos to have unlimited laptop access! 💻💻💻💻💻 https://t.co/STTZ2Yknss
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Q4 What role does technology play in promoting (or hindering) student learning?
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A4: Technology is simply a tool. The whisk in the hand of a carpenter will not build a home, but in the hands of the baker...cake!
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A4- when the tech connects Ss to the outside world its limitless, when it makes tasks so simple that it's thoughtless, it's limiting
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A4 gives multiple ways to show learning or improvement
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A4:Technology gives my Ss a voice in our community! It also gives them a catalyst 2 share their learning beyond the walls of our class
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Agreed! both Ts and Ss,its not about ridding fear of failure, but teaching how 2 embrace failure as a tool for learning
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A4: Tech can be transformational in lerning but has to be purposeful "Technology should personalize not standardize"
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A4: It's 2016 & we are still talking about whether or not tech is needed? What future are we preparing Ss for- theirs or ours?
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. Who doesn't love a cake analogy?!
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agreed ! A 1:1 school would open up so many things ! ( and kill many less trees )
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A4: If our ancestors came back from the dead- 2 things would look the same- our churches and schools...scary thought
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This is so true and eye opening.
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A4- Technology is a tool to promote Ss learning. Tech can enhance our understanding of how Ss learn best to maximize their learning.
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A4: Tech such as Google Classroom promotes independence and self-advocacy that guides student learning & discovery
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A4: Ss will be coding DNA & developing new AI in 5-10 years from now.Maybe tomorrow-why not encourage them to be the dif in the world
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. Thanks for joining in the convo!! :)
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Q5 What role do (or should) students have in promoting their own learning?
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A5: genius hour !! Passion projects , Google 20% time ( or whatever title for that idea)
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desk,rows,pedagogy,higher ed programs producing 2nd rate replicas, put away devices signs-too many set/comfortable mindsets
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just my opinion from my experiences. Visited so many schools over past few years and many are still "holding on" to past
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A5: Ss learning is not something we should provide, it should be something they create
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A5: Want to find this answer ask any educator their opinion after the are forced into a PD session without choice
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A5: Ss should always be promoting their own learning - Ss explore while Ts guide
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A4: differentiation technology based portfolios allow students to reflect, collaborate, create and communicate
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Q6 What are ways in which the community (local/global) can be involved in helping to promote student learning?
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Be well, friends! Keep up the good work!
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Yes Ts become facilitators while the Ss are in the drivers seat!
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Thanks for joining in the conversation!
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A5-Ss need 2 be encouraged 2 be leaders of their own learning. Ts must facilitate&support this 2 prepare Ss 4 their future.
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A6: mystery Skype has done wonders- not just with other classes, but with professors, astronauts, museum curators and others !
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A5: Students should promote their own learning! We can promote this by providing choices that interest them
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A5: Ss can promote their own learning by being provided choices. Ex. Getting students involved in creating project expectations
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A6 This is great ? Maybe making plans that involves the community more? I'm not sure https://t.co/nUKVWrTvOD
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Q6 What are ways in which the community (local/global) can be involved in helping to promote student learning?
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I hear what you're saying. I see it, too. But it's dying.
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. Yes but Ss need to be the ones in control and create their own learning path
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A6: I am excited to try with my students as a way to share our learning with our community!
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agreed, but the pace is too slow. What does it say when our top minds from Google& Elon Musk start their own schools?
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A6: When Ss become that global collaborator, it makes it easy to be involved and be engaged in their learning
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Encourage schools 2 embrace where Ss design projects focused on solving a community issue promotes local/global support.
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. Yes! Real world, relevant problem solving!
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A4Tech can hinder learning when Ss arent proficient in basic comp.skills or when tech doesn't cooperate 😡
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. and when admin care, teachers care! We should all elevate each other in the learning process.
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I want to thank everyone for joining in and making this chat awesome!
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A4 tech promotes learning as a motivator by Ss can easily see/track results and goals achieved
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Thanks and all of for another great !
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Thanks for joining us Cory!
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Thank You to my co-moderators and for another amazing chat!
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Thank you for a fabulous chat tonight! https://t.co/rZ7NqfLhUc
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I want to thank everyone for joining in and making this chat awesome!
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Thanks for joining us , always happy to have your insight :)
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Thank you for hosting! Lots of great stuff here https://t.co/2qRKcjtcSU
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I want to thank everyone for joining in and making this chat awesome!
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Thank you for joining in Amanda!
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A2-Creating positive Ss self esteem and self belief is key to promoting student learning
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Thank You for coming to tonight our next chat is Nov. 15. Hope you will join!
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A2-I try to ensure that a lesson has activities for all modalities of learning to reach all diff. Ss learning styles.
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Yes! Growth Mindset all day long! :) https://t.co/cTAZYcOk0F
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A2-Creating positive Ss self esteem and self belief is key to promoting student learning
