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participatechat Feb 7 @ 9:00 PM EST

Participate in the upcoming #6thchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/p3iLKYD0WM

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to #6thchat! Please introduce yourself, where you teach and what subjects! #6thchat

breanneg2011 Feb 7 @ 9:01 PM EST

Middle school math teacher joining from KY #6thchat

staceyreeder Feb 7 @ 9:01 PM EST

6th grade ELA in Cincinnati, OH #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:01 PM EST

I am Kristin from Lansing, Michigan. I teach ELA and SS in a 5/6 building! Welcome! I will also moderate tonight's chat! #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:02 PM EST

We will use a Q1/A1, Q2/A2 format! #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:02 PM EST

Welcome Breanne! Happy to have you and your ideas join us tonight! #6thchat

In reply to @breanneg2011

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:03 PM EST

Hi Stacey! Thanks for joining us tonight! Glad to see you! #6thchat

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BenPierson1 Feb 7 @ 9:03 PM EST

Ben Pierson. 6th Grade Math. Batesville, IN #6thchat

Teachr4 Feb 7 @ 9:03 PM EST

Leigh Anne 6th grade ELA from Indiana. Just had a PD today on tonight's topic. #6thchat

staceyreeder Feb 7 @ 9:04 PM EST

Glad to be free enough to be here for a change @mrskochheiser! #6thchat

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PrincipalSmart Feb 7 @ 9:04 PM EST

Hello, everyone! Principal and grade 6 ELA and health teacher from Saskatchewan, Canada #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hi Ben! Great to have you here tonight! #6thchat

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HowardKiyuna Feb 7 @ 9:05 PM EST

Howard. Gonna eat and run. I'll stick around as long as I can. #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:05 PM EST

Great! So happy you had a PD on the topic. Definitely share ideas! Our inquiring minds want to know! #6thchat

In reply to @Teachr4

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:06 PM EST

Question 1 is on the slide! #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:06 PM EST

I know...what happened to January? Flew by! #6thchat

In reply to @staceyreeder

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1) Collaboration involves questioning, listening, responding, and sharing ideas toward a common goal; memory-making interactions #6thchat

PrincipalSmart Feb 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1 We learn from listening to each other, considering and reflecting on new ideas helps us grow our own ideas. #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

Fine...make us all hungry! ;) #6thchat

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hoffmanteambret Feb 7 @ 9:08 PM EST

D-FENSE! Its all about the defense. You have to justify your thoughts, causing your thoughts go deeper. #6thchat

staceyreeder Feb 7 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: A team = broad schema and layered expertise! Rising tides lift all ships! #6thchat

breanneg2011 Feb 7 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 When you combine your ideas with others, your brain is likely to remember them. You form new ideas, discuss, repeat, & listen #6thchat

Teachr4 Feb 7 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 Collaborative learning should involve all Ss so that all are accountable which helps to retain learning. #6thchat

staceyreeder Feb 7 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1: It's all about firing brain synapses leading to long term connections! #6thchat

HowardKiyuna Feb 7 @ 9:09 PM EST

A2: I like this. Perhaps Chicken or the egg - you don't collaborate if you're clueless. Then again if you are you'll learn from grp #6thchat

Teachr4 Feb 7 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1 CL typically includes DOK level 3 where synthesis and analysis plays a key role. #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:10 PM EST

I have UM vs MSU game on & was yelling Defense to TV when I read your tweet! Yes, justifying deepens thought #6thchat

In reply to @hoffmanteambret

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:11 PM EST

Well said! Love it! #6thchat

In reply to @staceyreeder

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:12 PM EST

Question 2 is on the slide! #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:12 PM EST

This! Building collaborative classroom one process at a time! #6thchat

breanneg2011 Feb 7 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 When you combine your ideas with others, your brain is likely to remember them. You form new ideas, discuss, repeat, & listen #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2) I use them for social studies inquiry activities, #gamification focus tasks, and other project/solution learning #6thchat

breanneg2011 Feb 7 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2 Ss learn collaboratively by solving problems, justifying answers, & critiquing reasonings. Sometimes vocal, sometimes written #6thchat

staceyreeder Feb 7 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: Ss are every bit teachers in the room too! Book groups S-led mini lessons jigsawing w research work, EVERY DAY accountable talk #6thchat

massignmenthelp Feb 7 @ 9:15 PM EST

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HowardKiyuna Feb 7 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: My indep grps do it naturally as they break off from scaffolded instruction. Other time our classes are like 1 big discussion. #6thchat

breanneg2011 Feb 7 @ 9:17 PM EST

I also do expert groups. Ss who excelled at a particular standard will teach the ones who did not #6thchat

PrincipalSmart Feb 7 @ 9:17 PM EST

I am sorry everyone, but I am going to have to duck out tonight. I am just beat. Have a great rest of your week! #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:17 PM EST

Question 3 is on the slide! #6thchat

Teachr4 Feb 7 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2 In PD today, we talked abt the difference between group and cooperative learning. I tend to lean to group. Need to change that. #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:19 PM EST

A3) Group norms are important when they are developed by the group & for the group; less relevant when imposed on a group #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:19 PM EST

What are benefits/negatives of each option? #6thchat

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breanneg2011 Feb 7 @ 9:19 PM EST

A3 While not all Ss need norms to perform as expected, many do. The norms help set the groups up for success. A MUST for me #6thchat

staceyreeder Feb 7 @ 9:19 PM EST

A3: Having S generated norms/expectations set the right tone so group work is productive. Norms = group work rubric! #6thchat

breanneg2011 Feb 7 @ 9:20 PM EST

Great point! Each group requires different things and what they want/need out of their members #6thchat

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HowardKiyuna Feb 7 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3: I'd have to say No. I'm still looking for 'Norm'al. Not sure it exists. (We are full inclusion campus) #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:22 PM EST

I agree...one requires buy-in/ownership; when imposed Ss don't tend to embrace idea. I still discuss "guiding" ideas #6thchat

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mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:23 PM EST

Group norms are ways in which a group agrees to discuss topics, include one another, focus on tasks #6thchat

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mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:24 PM EST

Question 4 is on the slide! #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:24 PM EST

A4) Check in, or ask Ss leader to check in w small evidence of progress (post-it notes, specific completed task, etc). Anchor chart #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:24 PM EST

Sounds like yours may be built into the culture of your school campus #6thchat

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breanneg2011 Feb 7 @ 9:25 PM EST

A4 Their expectations must be established & clear. I like to give my groups checklists on the board they can follow along with #6thchat

staceyreeder Feb 7 @ 9:25 PM EST

I have this anchor chart in my room too. Covers a lot of ground! #6thchat😀

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mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:26 PM EST

I do the same. It's an easy way to have Ss check to see if they are progressing through expected tasks/problems #6thchat

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staceyreeder Feb 7 @ 9:27 PM EST

A4: Review work goals whole group beforehand and Ss refer to an online agenda if unsure later. S in each group, job = taskmaster! #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:30 PM EST

Question 5 is on the slide! #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:30 PM EST

I like having timekeepers. Sometimes I forget that role and find Ss need to have someone watching the clock. #6thchat

In reply to @staceyreeder

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:31 PM EST

A5) I find discussions that clarify thinking, summarize, & research/share info are powerful interactions esp. w/more complex ideas #6thchat

breanneg2011 Feb 7 @ 9:31 PM EST

A5 I love written interactions.Way for me to track & Ss always need help building their writing skills, especially to support math #6thchat

staceyreeder Feb 7 @ 9:32 PM EST

A5: Can't say it any better, @mrskochheiser! Agreed! #6thchat

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mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:31 PM EST

A5) I find discussions that clarify thinking, summarize, & research/share info are powerful interactions esp. w/more complex ideas #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:33 PM EST

How do you do this collaboratively? I have seen Ss all write on same google doc or posters before. Other ideas? #6thchat

In reply to @breanneg2011

breanneg2011 Feb 7 @ 9:34 PM EST

Typically a carousel, where they bounce ideas off each other. I offer sentence starters so they know where to begin #6thchat

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mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:36 PM EST

Question 6 is on the slide! #6thchat

HowardKiyuna Feb 7 @ 9:36 PM EST

A5: I like the 'I wonder if...' interactions that lead to inpendent exploration AND action. Not just a wiki srch #6thchat

staceyreeder Feb 7 @ 9:36 PM EST

@mrskochheiser want to try a collabo writing I just saw: Ss respond to prompt @ same time, pass paper & respond, pass & respond #6thchat

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hoffmanteambret Feb 7 @ 9:36 PM EST

Post it notes on a poster showing add. ideas. #6thchat

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mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:37 PM EST

A6) Think thru groups ahead of task to balance higher/lower readers, leaders, & creativity; circulate; join a group if needed #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:37 PM EST

That is a great critical thinking "stem" to grow collaborative discussions! #6thchat

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staceyreeder Feb 7 @ 9:37 PM EST

A6: Model -- fishbowl w effective group in middle and other Ss observe so they grow in collaborative skills! #6thchat

breanneg2011 Feb 7 @ 9:37 PM EST

A6 When I have groups like that, I make them my priority. Check in w/ them first & more frequent. They just require more monitoring #6thchat

mccoyteach Feb 7 @ 9:37 PM EST

Do you have a process for helping them develop their norms? #6thchat

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Ms_Mielke Feb 7 @ 9:38 PM EST

Sorry #worldgeochat and #6thchat I've spread out to much tonight - will lurk and look on resources later! Thanks for being inspiring!

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:38 PM EST

I have seen this done w large poster paper. Everyone has a corner/side to write; timer; turn paper, read, write, turn #6thchat

In reply to @staceyreeder

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:41 PM EST

Talk & teach in large group; create norms & then have Ss discuss how large differs from small; try in small groups #6thchat

In reply to @mccoyteach

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:42 PM EST

Question 7 is on the slide! #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:43 PM EST

A7) Ss can share Google docs to collaborate, @padlet, and other tools to gather ideas, interact & record thinking #6thchat

In reply to @padlet

HowardKiyuna Feb 7 @ 9:43 PM EST

A6: That's my norm. Understand talents. Call attn to & build cred. Focused class on finding their contrib vs being critical. #6thchat

breanneg2011 Feb 7 @ 9:43 PM EST

A7 I love to use Google docs, slides, sheets, etc. to collab. @padlet is another really fun collaborative tech. resource! #6thchat

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mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:44 PM EST

Are there new collaborative or mindmapping sites folks are using or recommend? #6thchat

staceyreeder Feb 7 @ 9:44 PM EST

Q7: Ss can come to group w diff tech containing same content and Ss learn both content and tech @ once. #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:45 PM EST

Great idea Stacey! I love this. Have Ss teach, more engaged; critical evaluation thinking too #6thchat

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staceyreeder Feb 7 @ 9:45 PM EST

Q7: Ss can also collaborate online silently through discussion boards. Gives all Ss voice - quiet Ss & longer think time. #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:45 PM EST

Great ideas...this hour always goes by so fast! Sometimes we have tons of folks & other times small and mighty. Always good stuff #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:46 PM EST

This is so important! We must always find time for our quiet voices to be heard in ways that are comfortable to them. #6thchat

staceyreeder Feb 7 @ 9:45 PM EST

Q7: Ss can also collaborate online silently through discussion boards. Gives all Ss voice - quiet Ss & longer think time. #6thchat

HowardKiyuna Feb 7 @ 9:47 PM EST

A7: Kinda messy but a Goog Class question is very engaging for my Ss. We used shared Doc to write a book. Absent stud participated! #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:48 PM EST

Question 8 is on the slide! #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:48 PM EST

I love the Google Question feature. Also love Answer Garden for brainstorming themes, main ideas #6thchat

In reply to @HowardKiyuna

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:49 PM EST

A8) Teaching "group think" is so important! Discuss examples when this happens. This video is pretty good. https://t.co/rVPJsSWjiR #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:49 PM EST

A8) Teaching "group think" is so important! Discuss examples when this happens. This video is pretty good. https://t.co/QAlyqrUuKC #6thchat

breanneg2011 Feb 7 @ 9:49 PM EST

A8 I praise Ss when I hear it...Ss don't always know that that's okay. Also, challenge Ss to always, always question everything #6thchat

hoffmanteambret Feb 7 @ 9:49 PM EST

A8 Gotta build a culture of trust so S feel free to bring diff ideas. #6thchat

staceyreeder Feb 7 @ 9:50 PM EST

This is a MUST! Definitely the only way to have diverse view points shared and valued! #6thchat

hoffmanteambret Feb 7 @ 9:49 PM EST

A8 Gotta build a culture of trust so S feel free to bring diff ideas. #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:50 PM EST

Finding this critical with today's society and social media focused on stifling differing ideas; need more of this, not less #6thchat

hoffmanteambret Feb 7 @ 9:49 PM EST

A8 Gotta build a culture of trust so S feel free to bring diff ideas. #6thchat

HowardKiyuna Feb 7 @ 9:50 PM EST

A8: Model it. That's interesting... I would not have made that connection... you're the first 6th class I've ever had ask me that. #6thchat

staceyreeder Feb 7 @ 9:51 PM EST

A8: Just talked in class today about the need to rediscover respectful disagreement in our society. Ideas die without discourse. #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:52 PM EST

@HowardKiyuna Excellent response choices to use #6thchat

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HowardKiyuna Feb 7 @ 9:50 PM EST

A8: Model it. That's interesting... I would not have made that connection... you're the first 6th class I've ever had ask me that. #6thchat

breanneg2011 Feb 7 @ 9:53 PM EST

Collaborize Classroom is another really neat collaborative learning tool @mrskochheiser #6thchat

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hoffmanteambret Feb 7 @ 9:53 PM EST

Why Anc Civilization study imp. Bring in Greek discourse. Great bridge w/in curriculum #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:54 PM EST

Yes!! This!! Conversations & discussions aren't "competitions" where one must win & another must lose; finish line is understanding #6thchat

staceyreeder Feb 7 @ 9:51 PM EST

A8: Just talked in class today about the need to rediscover respectful disagreement in our society. Ideas die without discourse. #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:55 PM EST

Oooo....have not heard of this. Is it a website? Easy to use? #6thchat

In reply to @breanneg2011

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:56 PM EST

Oh my gosh, already almost over! Thanks everyone who shared and collaborated tonight! #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:56 PM EST

Oh! And don't foget to follow one another! #6thchat

Teachr4 Feb 7 @ 9:56 PM EST

Sorry #6thchat. Got a phone call and missed most of the chat. Hope to see you next week.

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:57 PM EST

I wondered where you went! Glad all is okay! Missed you! Have a great weekend! #6thchat

In reply to @Teachr4

breanneg2011 Feb 7 @ 9:58 PM EST

Yes! You can create problems or look thru library. Ss get a link and they answer the ? and can respond to others. #6thchat

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staceyreeder Feb 7 @ 9:58 PM EST

Can I get an AMEN!!! #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Feb 7 @ 9:54 PM EST
Yes!! This!! Conversations & discussions aren't "competitions" where one must win & another must lose; finish line is understanding #6thchat
- staceyreeder Feb 7 @ 9:51 PM EST
  
  A8: Just talked in class today about the need to rediscover respectful disagreement in our society. Ideas die without discourse. #6thchat