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robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Good evening #ruraledchat friends. How are you all doing tonight...especially our friends on the east coast??

nataleestotz - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Hatches are battened down. Wind is howling & snow is flying! Internet is spotty, but we have power & heat #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Hey Natalee. Such a crazy storm! Glad you have power and heat. #ruraledchat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

We'll be chatting about assessment season in a few minutes so we are interested in seeing who is joining us tonight. #ruraledchat

robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

#ruraledchat

nsulla Mar 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Dr. Nancy Sulla checking in to #ruraledchat; creator of the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom #LATIC; Pres @IDECorp; author:

nataleestotz - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Hey #RuralEdChat Natalee from Maine. I'm going to do my best tonight, but internet is slow.

robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Hi Nancy. Thanks for joining us for #ruraledchat

In reply to @nsulla, @IDECorp

edventures - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Hey #ruraledchat, it's John from NH playing chess w/ my son by candlelight in a blizzard!

EduGladiators Mar 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

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robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Hey John! Sounds cozy but a little nerve-wracking! #ruraledchat

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nsulla Mar 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

love love love chess! It builds all sorts of #executivefunction skills! #ruraledchat

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shspjones Mar 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Hello from Missouri #ruraledchat

robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Hi Patti! Thanks for joining #ruraledchat tonight!

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robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT

We'll be using the Q/A method for getting our chat rolling tonight and please tag your responses with #ruraledchat

robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#RuralEdChat Q1: How do spring assessments change or shift your practice?

nataleestotz - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:43 PM EDT

#RuralEdChat A1 We loose instructional time, access to the computer lab, and it saps Ss physical and mental energy

robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#RuralEdChat Q1: How do spring assessments change or shift your practice?

nsulla Mar 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A1) Great question! If you teach for understanding, and you teach your standards, you don't need to change anything. #LATIC #ruraledchat

robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#RuralEdChat Q1: How do spring assessments change or shift your practice?

nsulla Mar 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A1) You could pause for some fun and interesting test-besting that engages Ss. https://t.co/HKTbAauEaQ #ruraledchat

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nataleestotz - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I agree. Do look at results and see where we need to make adjustments. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @nsulla

robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

the most difficult part was not getting results in a timely fashion to make them useful! #ruraledchat

In reply to @nataleestotz, @nsulla

nsulla Mar 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Right! Better to use your own ongoing formative assessment. #ruraledchat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A1) Disruptions to schedules & testing fatigue (Ss & Ts) plus increased anxiety & conflicts #ruraledchat

robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:49 PM EDT

agreed, but it's a reality many face. #ruraledchat

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nsulla Mar 14 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A1) I taught through problem-based learning and positioned the tests as just another challenge to tackle. Ss performed great! #ruraledchat

nataleestotz - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Yes. Having it web based has helped. But we do it in April, testing takes 3 weeks. Only month left #RuralEdChat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Sorry I'm late. #RuralEdChat

robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Hey Tammy! No one is keeping time here! Glad you're here though! #ruraledchat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A1: This year my classes are not as mixed (grade levels) as last year. Some testing days, I have empty class periods. #RuralEdchat

robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:51 PM EDT

#RuralEdChat Q2: What steps have you taken to minimize the impact of assessments on your students & your teaching rhythms?

robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT

wonky schedules and disrupted electives classes are problematic for sure. #ruraledchat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A2: I try to provide my Ss with flexible assignments during busiest testing days. Ss usually use most of their focus for tests. #RuralEdChat

gettinglostcamp Mar 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A2: Been attentive to assessments in other classes and adjusted mine to alleviate stress. I know others wouldn't, so I had to! #ruraledchat

robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Sometimes specials classes are disrupted for several weeks depending on testing schedules. That's frustrating. #ruraledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Same here. Being flexible for the Ss stress level is one of the things they often don't know we do for them. #RuralEdChat

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edventures - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT

which is why NH is so keen on adopting #PACE rather than continuing w/ #SBAC! #ruraledchat

In reply to @nsulla

gettinglostcamp Mar 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT

I do believe the school should address this issue, but until then.... #ruraledchat

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nataleestotz - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT

#RuralEdChat A2 Try 2 do activities that keep Ss active, but not too taxing on brain. Fun& Creative & move curriculum forward. #RuralEdChat

edventures - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT

#ruraledchat A1: We are mandated to do #SBAC & sometimes #NAEP. We elect to use #NWEA for growth modeling.

edventures - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:58 PM EDT

That's not disruptive at all! ;) #RuralEdChat

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nsulla Mar 14 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A2) Rather than class period focus, think about 3-4 wks; Ss choose activities & manage time; testing is just another activity. #ruraledchat

nataleestotz - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT

We're a private school, so avoid those mandates. Use #NWEA. #RuralEdChat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Much better than having 5 or 6 missing from each class for weeks at a time. #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT

that would be a crazy-maker for sure! #ruraledchat

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edventures - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

#ruraledchat A2: As Dir I don't have much impact on that side of the house other than to ensure everything works as well as I can.

robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Can be a bit stressful, right? Feels like tech teams are always running during assessment season. #ruraledchat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#RuralEdChat Q3: How do you as an educator cope with the challenges of assessments?

nsulla Mar 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Good for NH! We need to move toward an application oriented focus ... #designprocess #ruraledchat https://t.co/s08tughQko

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edventures - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

And that is assuming the test co doesn't pooch their system somehow. #ruraledchat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A3: CHOCOLATE. #RuralEdChat

robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

eegads. so many variables! #ruraledchat #whackamole

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TG_Neil - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A3: Really, I try to support those that are administering the tests. They have the longest days of monitoring but not looking. #RuralEdChat

nataleestotz - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Best Answer! (and wine) #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A3: CHOCOLATE. #RuralEdChat

edventures - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

LOL! #RuralEdChat, powered by grapes and cacao!

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TG_Neil - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

When I was Media Specialist I helped proctor all the make up exams. Torture! #RuralEdChat

robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

yes. reading those proctoring directions over & over & monitoring those rooms where stress level is high...not best days for edus.
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robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#RuralEdChat And sometimes that stretches on for weeks and weeks! #ruraledchat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#RuralEdChat Q4: Test anxiety is becoming more and more common. How can we help students (and parents) cope with this?

TG_Neil - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A4: Too many Ts talk about the tests for too long. Share importance but don't nag. Take it serious but don't go overboard. #RuralEdChat

robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

I once heard someone say that it was educators job to minimize the emphasis as much as possible. #ruraledchat

In reply to @TG_Neil

nataleestotz - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#RuralEdChat A4 See an overall rise in anxiety in Ss. Try to teach them mindfulness techniques and other strategies

edventures - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#ruraledchat A4: We remind them that this test doesn't define them! It is but a single measure.

nataleestotz - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#RuralEdChat A4 This poem by @KateMessner https://t.co/6YyWUMt6VN

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robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

This. Sums it up right here. Thanks @nataleestotz #ruraledchat

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nataleestotz - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#RuralEdChat A4 This poem by @KateMessner https://t.co/6YyWUMt6VN
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spiraledu Mar 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

I start with the small tests: tell them not to stress. If they don't know, we just have to go over it again #ruraledchat

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edventures - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I love this poem shared by one of my #RuralEdChat friends! #NHed #Resist

nataleestotz - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#RuralEdChat A4 This poem by @KateMessner https://t.co/6YyWUMt6VN
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robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

so important to model that assessments inform our learning and that should be all. :) #ruraledchat

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edventures - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Great to see you @spiraledu! #RuralEdChat

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LREjubilee Mar 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q1: I vowed that it wouldn't. I'm not sure if it'll work out in my favor but as a 1st yr T, I didn't want to start a bad habit #ruraledchat

robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

that's really where it starts, Elizabeth. You've made an awesome commitment to an important mindset! #ruraledchat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#RuralEdChat Q5: How do you help Ss with historically low scores maintain a high level of self worth? How do we support our most vulnerable?

spiraledu Mar 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

#ruraledchat i always point out their progress because everyone progresses! I show them appreciation for their hard work :)

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TG_Neil - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Yes, Sue! So glad to see you. Also excited about your upcoming Guest Mod for #RuralEdChat

In reply to @edventures, @spiraledu

robinhosemann - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Yes! We are really looking forward to your chat! #ruraledchat

In reply to @TG_Neil, @edventures, @spiraledu

TG_Neil - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A5: I talk about growth, everyday. Look at all you've learned this year. I'm so proud of your growth. #RuralEdChat

edventures - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#ruraledchat A5: We focus on the growth when we can. To show that even a little growth is a positive thing.

TG_Neil - Moderator Mar 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5b: Every bit of growth counts towards their future (not the tests). We talk about what we've learned. #RuralEdChat