#oklaed Archive

This is the official Twitter account for #OklaEd, thehashtag that brings OK educators together. #OklaEd is not political & promotes constructive dialogue.
Sunday June 25, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
  • participatechat Jun 25 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #oklaed by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/PCV0aPuKUs
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Welcome #OklaEd! Introduce yourself (name, title, location) & tell us about the last time you sat down to write...
  • WDTK33 Jun 25 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Trey Kirkpatrick, Sulphur HS Science. SNU’18 OU’10 #oklaed
  • PrincipalNyberg Jun 25 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Brant - MS Principal - Wyoming Hello #txeduchat #oklaed #iaedchat ...yes I am mutlitasking tonight, but it's okay. I've had a lot of sugar
  • TeachFromHere Jun 25 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Good evening #Oklaed - Scott with @usaodrovers in San Antonio for #ISTE17
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Michelle Waters, 9-11 English, Wayne High School. New OU grad student (summer class). #oklaed
  • WDTK33 Jun 25 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    I wrote just last week for some of my masters homework.#oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Jun 25 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Kristy Cooper, Del City High School, Leadership/Math Teacher. I started writing a Blog! Check it out https://t.co/aDYW0OQjC8 #oklaed
  • ShelbyJr3 Jun 25 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Shelby, English 2/3, I wrote in my planner and tweeted #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:00 PM EDT
      Welcome #OklaEd! Introduce yourself (name, title, location) & tell us about the last time you sat down to write...
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Kim, I will teach 4th grade at Jefferson in Norman. I have all these ideas in my mind that need to be put to paper. #oklaed
  • ChadChadcwm Jun 25 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Chad McGuire from Paoli #OklaEd
  • mcvay51 Jun 25 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Craig McVay, Supt., El Reno. I last sat down to write a letter to the editor. #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Michelle Waters, founder of Invisible Young Voices. Emboldening young writers hidden in our classrooms. #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Awesome! Can't wait to check it out. #oklaed
  • Biobellrocks Jun 25 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Renee Bell, Del City High School, Teacher. Last wrote for my NBCT renewal #OklaEd
  • HaileyKay2018 Jun 25 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Hello!! Hailey Kay Burton, Pre-Service Teacher from @oueducation, started a paper an hour ago for my summer course!! #oklaed
  • room20awesome Jun 25 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Jennifer, Kindergarten, Moore looking forward to #OklaEd
  • Stv_Gilliland Jun 25 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Steve Gilliland, DCHS...watching the Cardinals blow another lead. #oklaed
  • ebarnes73 Jun 25 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Erin Barnes, Teacher for @EpicCharter Wrote this AM. I journal regularly now. Not sure I am brilliant enough to keep the bog going #Oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:00 PM EDT
      Welcome #OklaEd! Introduce yourself (name, title, location) & tell us about the last time you sat down to write...
  • shetherington13 Jun 25 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Sandy Hetherington: Davis Middle School #oklaed
  • MrsHime Jun 25 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Steph Hime #cpsreds #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    This #oklaed chat is important to me bc a S told me the best gift I have her was her journal to take home of all her writings. #oklaed
  • coach57 Jun 25 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Kevin Hime #cpsreds #oklaed
  • RewardingEdu Jun 25 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Robert here from Los Angeles. I am always writing- for @Edutopia, @ASCD, @ncte, and my own blog (just named a top edublog). #oklaed
  • room20awesome Jun 25 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Do Tweets count as writing??? I'm currently working on a blog post. #OklaEd
  • saul02_terry Jun 25 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Terry Saul Supt #sequoyaheagles #comesoarwithus I journal a lot! #oklaed
  • shetherington13 Jun 25 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A1: I write every week working on my Masters (SNU) #oklaed
  • grendelrick Jun 25 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Rick Cobb, Mid-Del superintendent, #oklaed blogger, and @SNU_MAEL adjunct professor - haven't written in a while
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Q1: Research shows that HST prep has displaced writing in the classroom. How has this affected your students? #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    First question coming up in 1 minute... #oklaed
  • angmlittle Jun 25 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Angela Little | #oklaed ADVOCATE | Edmond Public School Mom | Business Analyst
  • TeachFromHere Jun 25 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    I blog as often as I can https://t.co/k2NPuqfxTu #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    YES!!! Tweets and other SM count as writing. :D #oklaed
    In reply to @room20awesome
  • scienceteachtk Jun 25 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Science teach from Stillwater. First #oklaed chat in awhile!
  • bakerleft Jun 25 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Aaron Baker, Mid-Del, wrote a blog post last Monday and created quite a stir at OCPA. #oklaed
  • PrincipalNyberg Jun 25 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    a1. Sorry...math guy question. What is HST? #oklaed
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    High Stakes Testing #oklaed
    In reply to @PrincipalNyberg
  • scienceteachtk Jun 25 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Last thing I wrote was a curriculum map. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:00 PM EDT
      Welcome #OklaEd! Introduce yourself (name, title, location) & tell us about the last time you sat down to write...
  • coach57 Jun 25 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Glad to have you back #OKlaed
  • ChadChadcwm Jun 25 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    I wrote last week about school finance #OklaEd
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Those are the stories I love to hear! #oklaed
    In reply to @KimberBlodgett
  • ebarnes73 Jun 25 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1: I took focus on writing last yr. Each student 4th and up now has their own blog. I shared several here. #oklaed https://t.co/ILrgwUIeS9
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:05 PM EDT
      Q1: Research shows that HST prep has displaced writing in the classroom. How has this affected your students? #oklaed
  • MrsHime Jun 25 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1: I believe this is true to some extent, focus is on passing HST, not writing... #oklaed
  • Luvs2BakeCookez Jun 25 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Lisa Allison kindergarten teacher from Verdigris #OklaEd
  • WDTK33 Jun 25 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1 I have noticed Ss who lack the skills to write complete sentences and lack coherent structure in formation of their answers #oklaed
  • phhscience Jun 25 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Glenn from Michigan #oklaed
  • ShelbyJr3 Jun 25 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: honestly I'm not sure my Ss have noticed 😶 #oklaed
  • scienceteachtk Jun 25 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: it's gotten better in recent years. We focus on learning and communicating the content. Student scores increased. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:05 PM EDT
      Q1: Research shows that HST prep has displaced writing in the classroom. How has this affected your students? #oklaed
  • grendelrick Jun 25 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1 #oklaed HST prep has replaced ALL THE THINGS to an extent. It's not a life skill. Writing still is.
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:05 PM EDT
      Q1: Research shows that HST prep has displaced writing in the classroom. How has this affected your students? #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Where did you take focus on writing? Love that your kids all have a blog! #oklaed
    In reply to @ebarnes73
  • RewardingEdu Jun 25 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1 Reading, writing, & discussing are front & center in my ELA class - and all three are integrated & passion-filled. #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: I taught 5th, writing test grade, I need a blog to answer this. Sigh! Ill try to limit myself. Please T writing b4 5th grade! #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Jun 25 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: Many of my Leadership Students have trouble writing the college question essays. They do not know how to write from their heart #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    EXACTLY! #oklaed
    • grendelrick Jun 25 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      A1 #oklaed HST prep has replaced ALL THE THINGS to an extent. It's not a life skill. Writing still is.
      • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:05 PM EDT
        Q1: Research shows that HST prep has displaced writing in the classroom. How has this affected your students? #oklaed
  • MrsSearcy112 Jun 25 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Happy SUNday, #OKLAED! Lara with #NSUEngEd. The last time I was #amwriting was Sat on my dissertation proposal. Today was a #brainbreak day🤕
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:00 PM EDT
      Welcome #OklaEd! Introduce yourself (name, title, location) & tell us about the last time you sat down to write...
  • Biobellrocks Jun 25 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: I teach AP, writing is a wonderful way to gauge learning and so I tend to focus more on writing and less on HST prep #OklaEd
  • manders416 Jun 25 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1 with push for 3rd gr reading test, lots of things are pushed to the side, even in 'non-testing' grades #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: when Ss come to 5th just being taught reading and math (tested) I need them to know how to write! #oklaed
  • Stv_Gilliland Jun 25 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: HST changed the focus to passing tests instead of developing skills like writing. #oklaed
  • TeachFromHere Jun 25 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1 - I had my calculus students blog… #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Q2: What methods have you used to help students see the value in writing, practicing frequently beyond just your classroom & school? #oklaed
  • JonnyCurriculum Jun 25 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Chiming in briefly off and on. Jonathan Atchley, principal for @NormanSchools #oklaed
  • room20awesome Jun 25 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1a When we were thinking CC standards would b tested in 3rd grade writing was required..:but it wasn't student directed or fun. #OklaEd
  • angmlittle Jun 25 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1) my boys don't seem to love reading and writing like I once did. I think the third grade test in it's old form made them dislike. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:05 PM EDT
      Q1: Research shows that HST prep has displaced writing in the classroom. How has this affected your students? #oklaed
  • mrsmcreading Jun 25 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1) Like reading, solving problems, and researching, writing has become a task with a product, not a process with opportunities. #oklaed
  • mcvay51 Jun 25 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1) it's effected us by dividing us and making is squabble among ourselves. Write? Don't write? "No writing on the test" etc... #oklaed
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2 I ask Ss to write every day -- the first 5 minutes. I call it a quickwrite. #oklaed
  • stephoni Jun 25 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    @ebarnes73 and @grendelrick Stephoni Case is glad to be here - lurking and contributing #oklaed
  • JonnyCurriculum Jun 25 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2: Make the writing process recursive, as it should be. Make the applications realistic, then it won't feel like HST. #oklaed
  • GauntTonya Jun 25 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    GR8 to see everyone tonight at the #oklaed #ISTE17 Meet Up! Thanks again @GabbartCom @Trinity3Tech @ota_oktech
  • kriscoop80 Jun 25 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2: Have done some journal writing on our Harbor Monday's and have them discuss. I need to do more in my math classroom #oklaed
  • scienceteachtk Jun 25 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2: Our free response notebooks have been awesome. I don't grade them, we discuss in class, but it's practice, practice, practice. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:10 PM EDT
      Q2: What methods have you used to help students see the value in writing, practicing frequently beyond just your classroom & school? #oklaed
  • suzanwray Jun 25 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1: We have increased writing in science in Oklahoma. Students write explanations, reasonings, claims, proof etc... #oklaed
  • TeachFromHere Jun 25 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Students were asked to blog about the learning process. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:10 PM EDT
      Q2: What methods have you used to help students see the value in writing, practicing frequently beyond just your classroom & school? #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2: let them choose their topic, or do a survey topic, value their opinion, they love it if it's a competition topic. #oklaed
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2 To help Ss see the value, I quickwrite with them, work during year to help them see how much better writers they are w/ practice #oklaed
  • ShelbyJr3 Jun 25 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1b: they also write in social media speak so that's always fun 🙄 #oklaed
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2 I also use a lot of sports metaphors, including comparing writing to running... both of which I do frequently. #oklaed
  • room20awesome Jun 25 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1b The ability to write is so much more important than HST scores!!!it should be a priority! #OklaEd
  • franklinMPH Jun 25 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1: HST is not the only culprit to promoting writing. Class size is also a death nail to LA& Soc. Studies Teachers 180-190 students! #oklaed
  • KathySDunn Jun 25 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Kathy Dunn, Mid-Del Assistant Superintendent, joining late #oklaed I wrote yesterday after returning from the funeral of a former student.
  • Biobellrocks Jun 25 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2: Effective communication is absolutely essential in science, we practice reporting data in conclusions and short presentations #OklaEd
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2: they have to have buy in. A reason to write. You have to relate to them at their level. Make it current. #oklaed
  • ebarnes73 Jun 25 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    #oklaed has been amazing 2 read Ss blogs. The kids view it as a way to speak globally now thanks to #ECGC and Twitter. Ss ask to write now
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:10 PM EDT
      Q2: What methods have you used to help students see the value in writing, practicing frequently beyond just your classroom & school? #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Love this idea! #oklaed
    In reply to @scienceteachtk
  • WDTK33 Jun 25 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2 I could use some help in this area. Science. What have you got #oklaed ?
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    I'm sorry to hear that. What do you think we could do to help Ss like them? #oklaed
    In reply to @angmlittle
  • RewardingEdu Jun 25 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2 One-on-one writer's conversations (not conferences) have transformed my Ss' writing! Equal interaction between T & S. #oklaed
  • angmlittle Jun 25 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2) At home, we have gratitude journals & we write in them each night. Hoping this helps my kids see how therapeutic writing can be. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:10 PM EDT
      Q2: What methods have you used to help students see the value in writing, practicing frequently beyond just your classroom & school? #oklaed
  • ChadChadcwm Jun 25 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    I think it is because more focus has been put to teaching to the test which takes away from focus on writing #Oklaed
    In reply to @InvYoungVoices
  • bakerleft Jun 25 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1: Writing takes time! HST prep does not allow for the necessary flexibility. #oklaed
  • ClaudiaSwisher Jun 25 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    #oklaed...whoops...just got home from my walk! Claudia Swisher, retired educator!
  • room20awesome Jun 25 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Yes!!! Ss need to see themselves as writers from kinder...build from there! #Oklaed
    • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:08 PM EDT
      A1: I taught 5th, writing test grade, I need a blog to answer this. Sigh! Ill try to limit myself. Please T writing b4 5th grade! #oklaed
  • phhscience Jun 25 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Reading and writing just goes together. The more you do the better you get. #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Want my Ss to see how therapeutic writing can be. So many kids have so much going on in their lives... #oklaed
    • angmlittle Jun 25 @ 9:13 PM EDT
      A2) At home, we have gratitude journals & we write in them each night. Hoping this helps my kids see how therapeutic writing can be. #oklaed
      • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:10 PM EDT
        Q2: What methods have you used to help students see the value in writing, practicing frequently beyond just your classroom & school? #oklaed
  • massignmenthelp Jun 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    10 Lifestyle Tips that can Help College Freshman Save a lot of Money https://t.co/t4PuIYV8ld #hsgovchat #iaedchat #oklaed
  • AssignmentHelpN Jun 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    7 Productive Activities to Make the Best use of Summer Vacations https://t.co/7IWgJiMM2a #hsgovchat #iaedchat #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Q3: What methods do you use to provide timely, actionable feedback to students on their writing? #oklaed
  • suzanwray Jun 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2: In science SS understand the importance of writing through reading articles, scientist claims, and each other's explanations. #Oklaed
  • mrsmcreading Jun 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2) My Ss had asmt to Change the World. Found out fast how important writing was. Every venture needed it. https://t.co/42DgYmjTA6 #oklaed
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A3 I use Google Docs & work with Ss using the commenting feature during class. #oklaed
  • ClaudiaSwisher Jun 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A1 -- It's more difficult to inject reading and writing into the curriculum now...it's hard to have patience anymore. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:05 PM EDT
      Q1: Research shows that HST prep has displaced writing in the classroom. How has this affected your students? #oklaed
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A3 I provide action statements that Ss can do right then to immediately make their writing better. It's all about growth. #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A3: I allow time for peer feedback first. B4 I ever see it. Then when they're ready I view it and offer feedback. #oklaed
  • MrsHime Jun 25 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: Relating writing to real life experiences, across curriculum #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Patience is so impotant though -- for both the Ts and the Ss! #oklaed
    • ClaudiaSwisher Jun 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      A1 -- It's more difficult to inject reading and writing into the curriculum now...it's hard to have patience anymore. #oklaed
      • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:05 PM EDT
        Q1: Research shows that HST prep has displaced writing in the classroom. How has this affected your students? #oklaed
  • TeachFromHere Jun 25 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    The struggle is real for this math guy…#Oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      Q3: What methods do you use to provide timely, actionable feedback to students on their writing? #oklaed
  • ClaudiaSwisher Jun 25 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2 -- My Rdg 4 Pleasure class gave authentic writing opportunities....and me, as an authentic audience. That's important, too. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:10 PM EDT
      Q2: What methods have you used to help students see the value in writing, practicing frequently beyond just your classroom & school? #oklaed
  • angmlittle Jun 25 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A3) Class parents gladly help with this when asked. :) #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      Q3: What methods do you use to provide timely, actionable feedback to students on their writing? #oklaed
  • room20awesome Jun 25 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A3 Allow littles to share their writing with the class. Use their writing to create a @ChatterPixIt or @puppet #OklaEd
  • sarahbruehl Jun 25 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    You're correct. All things. Students are losing opportunities to think for themselves anymore, critically or creatively. #oklaed
    • grendelrick Jun 25 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      A1 #oklaed HST prep has replaced ALL THE THINGS to an extent. It's not a life skill. Writing still is.
      • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:05 PM EDT
        Q1: Research shows that HST prep has displaced writing in the classroom. How has this affected your students? #oklaed
  • MrsHime Jun 25 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A3: I use to rspond to their posts on Kidblog, this past yr. w/GT their families and I responded to posts #oklaed
  • Biobellrocks Jun 25 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A3: I use AP free responses and then have students self grade using the AP rubrics. Discussion of the whats, hows, & whys follow #OklaEd
  • bakerleft Jun 25 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2: I say this almost on a daily basis, "People who change the world have to do two things: 1. read a lot and 2. write about it. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:10 PM EDT
      Q2: What methods have you used to help students see the value in writing, practicing frequently beyond just your classroom & school? #oklaed
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    That's what I'm going to make sure Ss do this year. Get with a table partner & at least one other person. #oklaed
    In reply to @KimberBlodgett
  • RewardingEdu Jun 25 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A3 I must approve each essay paragraph before Ss go one to the next. Catch errors early &correct immediately. Capitalize on the good #oklaed
  • scienceteachtk Jun 25 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Sticky notes! I don't want to write all over their work, it's theirs. I leave "I notice..." or "I wonder..." notes. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      Q3: What methods do you use to provide timely, actionable feedback to students on their writing? #oklaed
  • ebarnes73 Jun 25 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    If anyone wants to read aloud they can, most do. Looking for new ways to grade their work. Id rather them love it than hate it. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      Q3: What methods do you use to provide timely, actionable feedback to students on their writing? #oklaed
  • lkmckinney1 Jun 25 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2- Makerspaces as a springboard for writing. We do Memoir Makerspaces at the beginning of each school year. #oklaed
  • MrsHime Jun 25 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A3: Authors chair used to be a big hit in my classroom #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    We should allow Ss to offer us feedback too. We are not the know all, the final say. It's a good discussion time. #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Love the idea of using sticky notes! Comments in Google Docs works, too, if you're working online. #oklaed
    • scienceteachtk Jun 25 @ 9:18 PM EDT
      Sticky notes! I don't want to write all over their work, it's theirs. I leave "I notice..." or "I wonder..." notes. #oklaed
      • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT
        Q3: What methods do you use to provide timely, actionable feedback to students on their writing? #oklaed
  • ChadChadcwm Jun 25 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    In the past I have had the student write an exit statement about the day's assignment #oklaed
    In reply to @InvYoungVoices
  • ebarnes73 Jun 25 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Mine write in Doc first then transfer final product to blog. #oklaed
    In reply to @watersenglish
  • franklinMPH Jun 25 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A3: my wife (Eng-T) reminds me often that the mechanics of grammar and a strong vocabulary are essential to developing skills #oklaed
  • ClaudiaSwisher Jun 25 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    THIS!! A thousand times this! #oklaed
    • bakerleft Jun 25 @ 9:17 PM EDT
      A2: I say this almost on a daily basis, "People who change the world have to do two things: 1. read a lot and 2. write about it. #oklaed
      • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:10 PM EDT
        Q2: What methods have you used to help students see the value in writing, practicing frequently beyond just your classroom & school? #oklaed
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    This is what I'm going to focus on having my Ss do this year. Quickwrite, then Google Docs, then publish to blog. #oklaed
    In reply to @ebarnes73
  • lkmckinney1 Jun 25 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A3 suggestions via Google Docs. #Oklaed
  • angmlittle Jun 25 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    I think it's helpful when kiddos can read and write about topics of their choice. This helps it be more enjoyable. #oklaed
    In reply to @InvYoungVoices
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Yes! I love doing this! Then I read it, offer feedback, then discuss and let them explain their choices. #oklaed
    • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:17 PM EDT
      That's what I'm going to make sure Ss do this year. Get with a table partner & at least one other person. #oklaed
      In reply to @KimberBlodgett
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Q4: Lots of student writing = lots of teacher grading. Or does it? What strategies do you use to keep from drowning in essays? #oklaed
  • room20awesome Jun 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A3 These activities allow Ts & Ss to give feedback to give feedback as Ss develop skills and confidence. #oklaed
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    I ask my Ss to be my "beta" readers. They get to help me make my writing better! #oklaed
    In reply to @KimberBlodgett
  • GauntTonya Jun 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A3: we use @Seesaw for writing. Parents give their child feedback as well as myself and if the teacher chooses,open it up for peers. #oklaed
  • tstyles77 Jun 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    lolololol ask my students if writing has been displaced in my classroom. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:05 PM EDT
      Q1: Research shows that HST prep has displaced writing in the classroom. How has this affected your students? #oklaed
  • WDTK33 Jun 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A3 I do my best to correct grammar & spelling on assignments as well as in conversation try to limit slang #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Exactly! #oklaed
    • angmlittle Jun 25 @ 9:19 PM EDT
      I think it's helpful when kiddos can read and write about topics of their choice. This helps it be more enjoyable. #oklaed
      In reply to @InvYoungVoices
  • ChadChadcwm Jun 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    I have done that also, I really like that feature #OKlaed
    In reply to @watersenglish
  • mrsmcreading Jun 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A3)Some of my college essays are on my desk w/lots of feedback from my profs. I need the reminder of potential impact I can have! #oklaed
  • sulphurmiddle Jun 25 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Sulphur Middle School joining late. #OklaEd
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Exactly! Or at least explain their word choice b4 I critique it. Give them a voice. #oklaed
    • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      I ask my Ss to be my "beta" readers. They get to help me make my writing better! #oklaed
      In reply to @KimberBlodgett
  • phhscience Jun 25 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Writing lab reports forces Ss to organize their results/ observations in a logical format #oklaed
  • angmlittle Jun 25 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A4) Parents!! :) #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      Q4: Lots of student writing = lots of teacher grading. Or does it? What strategies do you use to keep from drowning in essays? #oklaed
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Can you be a class parent for me? LOL! #oklaed
    In reply to @angmlittle
  • kriscoop80 Jun 25 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A4: I do not envy English Teachers AT ALL #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      Q4: Lots of student writing = lots of teacher grading. Or does it? What strategies do you use to keep from drowning in essays? #oklaed
  • franklinMPH Jun 25 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A3: middle school matters so much more than general public realize when it comes to developing strong writing skills #oklaed
  • suzanwray Jun 25 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3: I grade notebooks weekly & respond to writings. They share writings with each other as they are trying to form a consensus #Oklaed
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A4 I am developing a 6+1 traits checklist Ss can use to do much of their own editing. #oklaed Will release on list when done.
  • ebarnes73 Jun 25 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A4: Looking for that answer here. Any suggestions? #oklaed
  • grendelrick Jun 25 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A4 #oklaed "In essays" is actually my favorite way to drown. I love reading, so I might as well read what students write.
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      Q4: Lots of student writing = lots of teacher grading. Or does it? What strategies do you use to keep from drowning in essays? #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Jun 25 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3: I try to get back with them within the week. I do not grade grammar. Only look at content #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      Q3: What methods do you use to provide timely, actionable feedback to students on their writing? #oklaed
  • angmlittle Jun 25 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    You'd be surprised how many more will help if you ask them directly. So many assume the others are handling until directly asked. :) #oklaed
    In reply to @watersenglish
  • ProfeSteiner Jun 25 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    And this applies to every subject as well! As a World Language educator my students MUST read and also write in the target language. #oklaed
    • bakerleft Jun 25 @ 9:17 PM EDT
      A2: I say this almost on a daily basis, "People who change the world have to do two things: 1. read a lot and 2. write about it. #oklaed
      • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:10 PM EDT
        Q2: What methods have you used to help students see the value in writing, practicing frequently beyond just your classroom & school? #oklaed
  • StaceyRman Jun 25 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A:3) This was a common theme in my son's writing journals in the first grade. His teacher was always very patient. #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    I think having Ss do the bulk of the editing can help with the grading load. #oklaed
    In reply to @kriscoop80
  • room20awesome Jun 25 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3b In lower grades writing can be incorporated into morning meetings as S of day shares writing and class edits together. #OklaEd
  • KathySDunn Jun 25 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    #oklaed This will be a great resource!
    In reply to @watersenglish
  • scienceteachtk Jun 25 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    I grade their writing on summarize assessments. We talk about it, I give feedback, they respond, ain't no body got time for that! #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      Q4: Lots of student writing = lots of teacher grading. Or does it? What strategies do you use to keep from drowning in essays? #oklaed
  • lkmckinney1 Jun 25 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A4: Synthesis paragraphs, Trait grading, why-lighting, etc. #Oklaed
  • phhscience Jun 25 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A4 Ss self grade with a rubric I provide #oklaed
  • Biobellrocks Jun 25 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A4: Lots of peer grading for content not structure eases the load. Also grade in chunks, every 10 entries in the Bell work folder. #OklaEd
  • TeachFromHere Jun 25 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    I had my students write their parent teacher conference. I think authentic audience allowed me some freedom here. #Oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      Q4: Lots of student writing = lots of teacher grading. Or does it? What strategies do you use to keep from drowning in essays? #oklaed
  • chigbeeOKC Jun 25 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A4 Well constructed rubrics and student created rubrics were a huge help. Still a lot of reading, but made it easier to grade. #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    TRUTH! It's amazing what Ss will write about when given choice, & authentic writing tasks. #oklaed
    • angmlittle Jun 25 @ 9:19 PM EDT
      I think it's helpful when kiddos can read and write about topics of their choice. This helps it be more enjoyable. #oklaed
      In reply to @InvYoungVoices
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A4: I didn't really have a choice. They're tested on their writing. I have to make sure it's on point. #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Jun 25 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    GREAT IDEA!!! #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:22 PM EDT
      I think having Ss do the bulk of the editing can help with the grading load. #oklaed
      In reply to @kriscoop80
  • TeachFromHere Jun 25 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    double stampsies on what you said…#oklaed
    In reply to @kriscoop80
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Q5: Do you separate grading for ideas, organization and voice from grading for grammar, usage, and mechanics? Why or why not? #oklaed
  • RewardingEdu Jun 25 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A4 Each essay is graded only in two ways: the current whole class focus (e.g., effective transitions) and a personal S focus. #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Besides you want to really get to know your Ss.. read their writing. We all expose ourselves through our writing. #oklaed
  • ClaudiaSwisher Jun 25 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A4- ELA Ts need to find ways to spot check, read&assess 4 a few items. NOT try 2 read&grade everything. Would be madness. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      Q4: Lots of student writing = lots of teacher grading. Or does it? What strategies do you use to keep from drowning in essays? #oklaed
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A5 Separating ideas/organization/voice from GUM helps me find my storytellers, helps S see that they can write. #oklaed
  • WDTK33 Jun 25 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    @lwatson2tch @talley05 you might enjoy tonight's #oklaed chat. Follow @InvYoungVoices
  • ChadChadcwm Jun 25 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    Break it down into steps to where the students overwhelmed! #oklaed
    In reply to @InvYoungVoices
  • tstyles77 Jun 25 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    I give them on the go feedback based on their writing level, grade, and tolerance for criticism. Rarely on paper. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      Q3: What methods do you use to provide timely, actionable feedback to students on their writing? #oklaed
  • kennethdward Jun 25 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A4 Assignments across the curriculum. ELA teamed w/science one soc studies. #oklaed
  • shetherington13 Jun 25 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A4: The first step is to write what is on your mind and then express it out loud. #oklaed
  • suzanwray Jun 25 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A4: As a science Tr I look for their reasonings & explanations. I scan for those & usually write one question for them to ponder. #OklaEd
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Cool! I used to be a professional newspaper reporter. #oklaed
    In reply to @tstyles77
  • ClaudiaSwisher Jun 25 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A4 -- What if we had Ss choose a certain # of pieces for us to grade? They could write & pick the good stuff to be assessed. #oklaed
  • grendelrick Jun 25 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A5 #oklaed 50% ideas 20% organization 20% usage & mechancs 10% cursive :/
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:25 PM EDT
      Q5: Do you separate grading for ideas, organization and voice from grading for grammar, usage, and mechanics? Why or why not? #oklaed
  • mrsmcreading Jun 25 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A5) Grading specifics constantly change! To what extent did you comm your message to me? That's the grade. #oklaed
  • sarahbruehl Jun 25 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Exactly. Plus in MS, even though it's "not supposed to be" formula writing, it is. So it's not to hard to grade. #oklaed
    • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:24 PM EDT
      A4: I didn't really have a choice. They're tested on their writing. I have to make sure it's on point. #oklaed
  • MrsHime Jun 25 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    5: I never took a "grade" on writing in my elem. classroom, met, discussed, revised repeat. #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Jun 25 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A5a: I do not grade grammar, just voice! I try to help but my grammar is not the best either. #oklaed
  • TeachFromHere Jun 25 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    I don’t grade the grammar. I needed the voice and the ideas. Be clear. #Oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:25 PM EDT
      Q5: Do you separate grading for ideas, organization and voice from grading for grammar, usage, and mechanics? Why or why not? #oklaed
  • tstyles77 Jun 25 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    It's unavoidable. I drown in essays. Fortunately I love judging people, so it comes in handy. Accept it, English teachers. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      Q4: Lots of student writing = lots of teacher grading. Or does it? What strategies do you use to keep from drowning in essays? #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    The thing to remember is you can have Ss write in every subject. Keep a journal in every subject. Please do this. #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Jun 25 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A5b I was told I was dumb by Ts because of this and do not want my S's feel the same way. But I teach Leadership/Math not English #oklaed
  • room20awesome Jun 25 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A5 My daughter had history T who graded on content, but made note of grammar and other mistakes...she learned 2b great writer! #oklaed
  • scienceteachtk Jun 25 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    No. In science, looking for claims, evidence, & reasoning. We talk abt importance of grammar & spelling, but not what I'm assessing #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:25 PM EDT
      Q5: Do you separate grading for ideas, organization and voice from grading for grammar, usage, and mechanics? Why or why not? #oklaed
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Love that you all are saying not to grade the grammar. So many Ss think they are bad writers bec. they can't spell, forget periods. #oklaed
  • Biobellrocks Jun 25 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A5: Mechanics is a small portion of what my kids write. It's about what they have to say the rest can be fixed with autocorrect #OklaEd
  • shetherington13 Jun 25 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A5: Sometimes I grade on all of it and sometimes focus on one at a time. #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Parents: send composition notebooks to school with your child. About 5 or 6 at least. It makes my day! #oklaed
  • sulphurmiddle Jun 25 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4. Have them read aloud in class while grading for content. All benefit from feedback and learn to write better. #OklaEd
  • room20awesome Jun 25 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Oh yes!!! They love the author chair!! #oklaed
    In reply to @MrsHime
  • ClaudiaSwisher Jun 25 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A5-I had the luxury 2 only assign 1st drafts most of the time. ONLY grade for ideas when you want lots of ideas. #oklaed
  • TeachFromHere Jun 25 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    I can’t spell or remember how to use an oxford comma…plus theres that whole dangling participle issue…#oklaed
    In reply to @watersenglish
  • ebarnes73 Jun 25 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A5: I do. Some Ss need more of a challenge. Grading on the idea & #mindblowing of the T has really got their juices flowing #oklaed
  • lkmckinney1 Jun 25 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A5-Yes! Students may think their writing is "bad" because they struggle w/ grammar or mechanics. #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Q6: How do you make sure students are recognized for their writing? Publication? Contests? What else? #oklaed
  • WDTK33 Jun 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A5 I grade for ideas, org, & voice, while pointing out any exceptionally poor G.U.M. if I catch it #oklaed
  • bakerleft Jun 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A5: I grade writing in social studies for ideas. Correct grammar and usage can come later. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:25 PM EDT
      Q5: Do you separate grading for ideas, organization and voice from grading for grammar, usage, and mechanics? Why or why not? #oklaed
  • angmlittle Jun 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Our long term sub had the kids do about me essays when he took over my boys class and read/asked about them. S's felt important. #oklaed
    In reply to @ClaudiaSwisher, @KimberBlodgett
  • Biobellrocks Jun 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    YESSSSSSS!!!! GREAT ANSWER #oklaed
    In reply to @scienceteachtk
  • RewardingEdu Jun 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A5 Differentiate essay grading by what each S needs to move forward. Bit by bit their entire writing outlook & performance improves. #oklaed
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Nope. I'd rather fix it. Teach Ss to do the bulk of editing/revising. Internalize my rubric. Spend time on feedback not grading. #oklaed
    • tstyles77 Jun 25 @ 9:28 PM EDT
      It's unavoidable. I drown in essays. Fortunately I love judging people, so it comes in handy. Accept it, English teachers. #oklaed
      • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT
        Q4: Lots of student writing = lots of teacher grading. Or does it? What strategies do you use to keep from drowning in essays? #oklaed
  • lsmellott Jun 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    #oklaed
    • lsmellott Jun 25 @ 9:03 PM EDT
      oklaed Shanna Mellott, Cache, All things English, This summer, I have written poetry, lesson plans, and notes.
  • lsmellott Jun 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    #oklaed
    • lsmellott Jun 25 @ 9:12 PM EDT
      oklaed A2: I give my Ss a choice. They choose their Big Idea in August, and that is what they write, read, and research about for the year.
  • scienceteachtk Jun 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    I need to work on this. Ideas for HS science? #oklaed #oksci
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT
      Q6: How do you make sure students are recognized for their writing? Publication? Contests? What else? #oklaed
  • lsmellott Jun 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    #oklaed
    • lsmellott Jun 25 @ 9:22 PM EDT
      oklaed A4: Writing doesn't involve just essays, so I give my Ss choices: poetry, songs, manuscripts, letters, or journals.
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Seriously, @watersenglish you're making me long for school to start! #oklaed
  • ClaudiaSwisher Jun 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A5-Depends on where in the writing process, kids' work is...GUM comes near the end of process, as we are polishing. #oklaed
  • tstyles77 Jun 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Ugh. Grade for grammar in class during instruction. FOCUS ON IDEAS. Some of these kids are BRILLIANT, but can't get over a red pen. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:25 PM EDT
      Q5: Do you separate grading for ideas, organization and voice from grading for grammar, usage, and mechanics? Why or why not? #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    I was editor for the Lincoln County News. Also worked for the Shawnee News Star and Guthrie News Leader. #oklaed
    In reply to @tstyles77
  • jasonbengs Jun 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A5 most of my time was spent teaching math, sci, soc stud, so content was primary focus, grammar was marked but not graded #oklaed
  • ebarnes73 Jun 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    my gerund phrases are all out of whack. I can hardly speak let alone write. #oklaed #iTry
    In reply to @TeachFromHere, @watersenglish
  • TeachFromHere Jun 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Used the writing for p/t conferences. Other writing was on a blog that all students could read. No major pubs or contests #Oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT
      Q6: How do you make sure students are recognized for their writing? Publication? Contests? What else? #oklaed
  • Biobellrocks Jun 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A6: I need to do more of this. Writing for science context in a contest? What a great idea! #OklaEd
  • mrsmcreading Jun 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A5b) On behalf of all ELA Ts in the grammar trenches, try to avoid saying the words, "Spelling/ Grammar doesn't count." #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    YES!!! They are brilliant! #oklaed DOWN WITH RED PENS!
    • tstyles77 Jun 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT
      Ugh. Grade for grammar in class during instruction. FOCUS ON IDEAS. Some of these kids are BRILLIANT, but can't get over a red pen. #oklaed
      • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:25 PM EDT
        Q5: Do you separate grading for ideas, organization and voice from grading for grammar, usage, and mechanics? Why or why not? #oklaed
  • lkmckinney1 Jun 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A5-I don't want to be the cause of the losing their voice. #Oklaed
  • lsmellott Jun 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    #oklaed
    • lsmellott Jun 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT
      #oklaed
      • lsmellott Jun 25 @ 9:22 PM EDT
        oklaed A4: Writing doesn't involve just essays, so I give my Ss choices: poetry, songs, manuscripts, letters, or journals.
  • suzanwray Jun 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A5: Ss know I teach science & wouldn't mess them up by grading grammar 😬. However, I find most use correct usage/grammar anyway. #OklaEd
  • ChadChadcwm Jun 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Depending on what I was emphasizing but I have done it both ways #Oklaed
    In reply to @InvYoungVoices
  • ClaudiaSwisher Jun 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A6 - NCTE used to have an online writing gallery My R4P Ss all prepared a short piece for publication. Now, alas, it is no more. #oklaed
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A6 I am working on developing a class blog. Also, entered S work into OCTE and OWP writing contests. #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A6: have a classroom blog where Ps can view it, peers can comment, or have them read it at assembly. #oklaed make a big deal of it!
  • ebarnes73 Jun 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A6: Share on the TWITTERS. With permission for sure, but my Ss adore this. #oklaed They think Im famous, so they hope of of Yall with share
  • room20awesome Jun 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A6 Share via digital portfolios, make books, share with class, display in hall, use to create video...Give them an audience #oklaed
  • RewardingEdu Jun 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A6 The best recognition is looking a S in the eye & saying how much their writing moved you, how creative or insightful it is. Wow! #oklaed
  • angmlittle Jun 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A6) I feel like praise and commentary mean a lot to S's. Showing them their words were meaningful to you is huge. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT
      Q6: How do you make sure students are recognized for their writing? Publication? Contests? What else? #oklaed
  • ChadChadcwm Jun 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    I break it down into steps to where the Ss don't get overwhelmed #oklaed
    In reply to @InvYoungVoices
  • kriscoop80 Jun 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A6: They make speeches and have to share with the class for practice with public speaking. Also, they write for schloarship essays #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT
      Q6: How do you make sure students are recognized for their writing? Publication? Contests? What else? #oklaed
  • lsmellott Jun 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    #oklaed A6: I want to have a high school newspaper or magazine that showcases different types of writing.
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    I loved feature stories, as well as the hard news. Gotta have all kinds of writers! #oklaed
    In reply to @tstyles77
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A6: when I had an outstanding writing I took it to my principal and said this kid needs to read this to the entire school. #oklaed
  • jasonbengs Jun 25 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A6 We created a wiki in my sci class that student posted to for each concept #oklaed
  • bakerleft Jun 25 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A6: I am still interested in performance poetry for me and my Ss. Who can help me get started? Where can I learn the basics? #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT
      Q6: How do you make sure students are recognized for their writing? Publication? Contests? What else? #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Q7: Describe the most meaningful writing projects in which Ss were highly engaged, saw as meaningful, & in which you saw S growth. #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A6 We are hosting a writing contest for #oklaed students later this year. Sign up on email list for more details. https://t.co/6G536ytANJ
  • lkmckinney1 Jun 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A6- Color coded wall of fame. It also serves as a model for other students who may struggle. #Oklaed
  • mrsmcreading Jun 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A6)Owasso now has its own Ramarkable Ramblings Writing Jrnl. Ss submit, panel of Ts select. Huge variety of genres, pub on Amazon! #oklaed
  • MrsHime Jun 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A6: We made ebooks, kids loved them! #oklaed
  • sarahbruehl Jun 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Love! #oklaed
    • jasonbengs Jun 25 @ 9:34 PM EDT
      A6 We created a wiki in my sci class that student posted to for each concept #oklaed
  • TeachFromHere Jun 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Authentic audience. Folks tend to try and be a bit more polished. #oklaed
    In reply to @KimberBlodgett
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Our students need us to be their voice. We need to make sure their work gets recognized by not just us. #oklaed
  • angmlittle Jun 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A6) I suggested we feature S's writing pieces each month in PTO newsletter as recognition. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT
      Q6: How do you make sure students are recognized for their writing? Publication? Contests? What else? #oklaed
  • tstyles77 Jun 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    I've a "Wall of Fame." Anything spectacular (writing, draw, etc) goes up. They know it has to be GOOD tho. Average doesn't cut it. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT
      Q6: How do you make sure students are recognized for their writing? Publication? Contests? What else? #oklaed
  • ChadChadcwm Jun 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    I recognize them in front of the class and I would make a call to the parents #oklaed
    In reply to @InvYoungVoices
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    I'd love to hear what you find out about this! My Ss want a speech/debate team. I'm a bit lost. You did great when I was at DCMS! #oklaed
    In reply to @bakerleft
  • shetherington13 Jun 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A6: One example: in the spring, the Ss write and produce commercials that are shown at the end of the year assembly. #oklaed
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Love this idea! #oklaed
    In reply to @shetherington13
  • chigbeeOKC Jun 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A6: The coolest thing I ever saw was an English T who published a student anthology and had a reading night #oklaed
  • scienceteachtk Jun 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    I teach #apbio to sophomores w/ no Bio background. Seeing 1st responses & last is incredible. My fav part of the class, hands down #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
      Q7: Describe the most meaningful writing projects in which Ss were highly engaged, saw as meaningful, & in which you saw S growth. #oklaed
  • mrsmcreading Jun 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A7) 7th grade remedial reading Ss wrote children's books, printed, bound, took field trip to elementary, read to 1gr, and donated. #oklaed
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    We had a S anthology this year, but no reading night. LOVE THAT IDEA!!! #oklaed
    In reply to @chigbeeOKC
  • suzanwray Jun 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A6: I need to work on this area in science. We do science fair & they all wrote an abstract at the end of the project. #OklaEd
  • phhscience Jun 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    I set out the good papers written by Ss as examples for the rest of the class to follow #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    I made sure my student got to read her essay at our Veterans Day assembly. It's up to us to make that happen! #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Jun 25 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A7: My motivational moment project. It changes every year. This year was not my best, but in the past they choose a poem/song &write #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
      Q7: Describe the most meaningful writing projects in which Ss were highly engaged, saw as meaningful, & in which you saw S growth. #oklaed
  • kennethdward Jun 25 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A7 when they were able to choose the topic. When they can just tell their story! #oklaed
  • lkmckinney1 Jun 25 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A7: Digital Advocacy Social Media campaigns. #Oklaed
  • suzanwray Jun 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A7: Ss are very engaged in science when they write arguments. They love to prove their points. #OklaEd
  • RewardingEdu Jun 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A7 The key is to make EVERY writing prompt meaningful. Infuse it with choice, controversy, creativity, challenge, commentary... #oklaed
  • MrsHime Jun 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A7: Authentic, subject they choose, they were highly interested in #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A7: poetry slam, invite Ps for tea or coffee and cookies, plan your own assembly. Just make it happen! #oklaed
  • room20awesome Jun 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A7 This year my firsties enjoyed thinking about sequence using stop motion video...and then writing. #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Q8: What workshops or PD have you attended that has helped you become a better writing teacher? #oklaed
  • ota_oktech Jun 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    OTA Reps attended #Oklaed #ISTE17 meet-up: Sec @McInnisCheryl Board Members @jaherbel & @markjonesphd Prez-Elect @eshileman & Prez @TParks
  • shetherington13 Jun 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A7: Writing for class debates are awesome! #oklaed
  • lkmckinney1 Jun 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A8: NCTE #Oklaed
  • ebarnes73 Jun 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A7: Broken record, but their blogs this yr was where I was able to see the most growth. Take that OCCT and NON-EOI #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
      Q7: Describe the most meaningful writing projects in which Ss were highly engaged, saw as meaningful, & in which you saw S growth. #oklaed
  • room20awesome Jun 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A7b My 3rd graders loved reading multiple versions of same story and then writing their own. #oklaed
  • Biobellrocks Jun 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A7: Each lab my AP Ss do they record a report in a lab book. At the end of the year they have a portfolio of all their work ❤️ it! #oklaed
  • phhscience Jun 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A7 I go the Ss growth that's what MY evaluation is based on. #oklaed
  • ClaudiaSwisher Jun 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A7-to be meaningful, writing must be real...4 a purpose, 4 an audience, 2 solve a prob, 2 share your heart. NOT 2 pass state test! #oklaed
  • room20awesome Jun 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A7c Research and writing about topics that interest them is always a hit!! #oklaed
  • MrsHime Jun 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A8: The Writing Project, Literacy First, The Four Blocks Method #oklaed
  • tstyles77 Jun 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    My 9th graders do a poetry slam unit. At the end they perform. I have chills now thinking about the first year. Incredible. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
      Q7: Describe the most meaningful writing projects in which Ss were highly engaged, saw as meaningful, & in which you saw S growth. #oklaed
  • manders416 Jun 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A8 OWP workshops are great! #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Currently, the contest is for middle and high school. We're hoping to open up to elementary next year. #oklaed
    In reply to @ebarnes73
  • sarahbruehl Jun 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    My was when we read Diary of Anne Frank. The students' journal entry sometimes correlated with what Anne was going through #oklaed
  • ChadChadcwm Jun 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Classes that I am taking for my masters have helped and my wife who is also a teacher/librarian #oklaed
    In reply to @InvYoungVoices
  • RewardingEdu Jun 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A8 My editor at @RLPGBooks, Sarah @EditorJubar, helped me to become a better writer, which made me a better writing teacher. #oklaed
  • scienceteachtk Jun 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    @BSCSorg @NABT_News AP Bio Teacher Leader Academies challenged how I thought about science teaching. Science about the story #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT
      Q8: What workshops or PD have you attended that has helped you become a better writing teacher? #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Sounds awesome! I need to have my Ss do this, too, this year. I know some who would love it. #oklaed
    In reply to @tstyles77
  • sarahbruehl Jun 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Yes!!! #oklaed
    • RewardingEdu Jun 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT
      A7 The key is to make EVERY writing prompt meaningful. Infuse it with choice, controversy, creativity, challenge, commentary... #oklaed
  • angmlittle Jun 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A7) My boys really enjoyed writing a novel with their friends. Each took a chapter and enjoyed continuing the story. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
      Q7: Describe the most meaningful writing projects in which Ss were highly engaged, saw as meaningful, & in which you saw S growth. #oklaed
  • TeachFromHere Jun 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Here is how you find the derivative of a function: https://t.co/nYzg4NGjDF #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT
      Q8: What workshops or PD have you attended that has helped you become a better writing teacher? #oklaed
  • room20awesome Jun 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A8 OWP...always my favorite writing PD!! #oklaed
  • jasonbengs Jun 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A8 @wfryer storychasers workshop/digital storytelling was very beneficial, but it has been about 8yrs since I attended #oklaed
  • kennethdward Jun 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Diary of Anne Frank is always a good hook! #oklaed
    • sarahbruehl Jun 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT
      My was when we read Diary of Anne Frank. The students' journal entry sometimes correlated with what Anne was going through #oklaed
  • TeachFromHere Jun 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    #pow #bam #sonicawesomesauce #Oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Jun 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT
      A7: Broken record, but their blogs this yr was where I was able to see the most growth. Take that OCCT and NON-EOI #oklaed
      • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
        Q7: Describe the most meaningful writing projects in which Ss were highly engaged, saw as meaningful, & in which you saw S growth. #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A8: None that focused primarily on writing. But all have taught me to incorporate writing. Which is the point. #oklaed
  • ClaudiaSwisher Jun 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A8-Oklahoma Writing Project. National WP, E-Anthology (summer institute online writing group!) changed my writing, teaching, life. #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Q9: If you are a writer, how can you incorporate your own writing into your class to help Ss connect writing to real-world concerns? #oklaed
  • sarahbruehl Jun 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Yes! Very emotional for them. #oklaed
    In reply to @kennethdward
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A8 Oklahoma Writing Project Summer Institute changed the course of my teaching career & helped me connect with my Ss. #owpsi #oklaed
  • lsmellott Jun 25 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    #oklaed A7: A S wrote about music, & for the project, wrote a movie script, filmed a movie, & watched it in class. It was about his life.
  • TeachFromHere Jun 25 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    Um…you make it into the #oklasaid podcast every week! #Oklaed
    In reply to @ebarnes73
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A8 Without #owpsi, I would not have had 4 Ss win writing contests this year at OWP and OCTE. I just gave them space. #oklaed
  • MrsHime Jun 25 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A9: I shared my blog with my class and parents each week #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A9: I can have Ss edit and offer feedback to my writing. Or to Trumps writing. (Joke) if I am going to critique theirs. #oklaed
  • ClaudiaSwisher Jun 25 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A9-I read with my students&wrote with my students. I shared BAD drafts with them to learn writing group skills. I had them comment. #oklaed
  • TeachFromHere Jun 25 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    We can certainly model our writing for our students. Let them see how we do things. #Oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT
      Q9: If you are a writer, how can you incorporate your own writing into your class to help Ss connect writing to real-world concerns? #oklaed
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    It's so important for Ss to see that writers don't automatically create perfect first drafts. It's OK to write junk! #oklaed
    In reply to @ClaudiaSwisher
  • scienceteachtk Jun 25 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    When I ask Ss to write in notebooks, I respond to the prompt also. We review my work first, then discuss theirs. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT
      Q9: If you are a writer, how can you incorporate your own writing into your class to help Ss connect writing to real-world concerns? #oklaed
  • RewardingEdu Jun 25 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Hmmm. I'd love to chat about this with you. Some ways to make everything Ss write MATTER - or at least matter a bit more... #OklaEd
    In reply to @scienceteachtk
  • tstyles77 Jun 25 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    By the way, if you want to see my slam poem from that first year...here you go. Inspired by @AndyStanley #oklaed https://t.co/eoxtRC6IhI
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Exactly! That's what I do, too. Ss love seeing me do the same work they're doing. #oklaed
    In reply to @scienceteachtk
  • ClaudiaSwisher Jun 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Perfect way to model the power of writing and to create a culture in your classroom! #oklaed
    In reply to @scienceteachtk
  • kriscoop80 Jun 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A9: I have sent my blog to my S's to read and asked for topics! I think I am going to have them write spotlight pieces for it. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT
      Q9: If you are a writer, how can you incorporate your own writing into your class to help Ss connect writing to real-world concerns? #oklaed
  • mrsmcreading Jun 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A9) Every teacher is a writer...emails to parents, lesson plans, facebook posts, Trip Adviser reviews. Remind Ss all writing counts! #oklaed
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Thank you for sharing! #oklaed
    In reply to @tstyles77, @AndyStanley
  • room20awesome Jun 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A9 Journal when Ss journal and share. Share blog posts. #oklaed
  • TeachFromHere Jun 25 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Teachers could also blog about what is going on in their classrooms. Share and discuss it with students. #oklaed
  • suzanwray Jun 25 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A7: Ss researched Earthh's 5 extinctions Then they wrote about the 6th extinction (hasn't happened). It enlighten & engaged them #OklaEd
  • ebarnes73 Jun 25 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A8: Sketchnotes for better note taking and recall, Excellence in Writing, and pinterest...can that be PD? #oklaed
  • Biobellrocks Jun 25 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A9: I let my kiddos proof read my NBCT entries. Loved their feedback! #oklaed
  • lsmellott Jun 25 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    #oklaed A9: I wish that I kept all my papers that I revised/edited in college. I revised & edited a 20-page paper at least 10 times.
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Q10: If you don’t already write, what can you do this summer to incorporate writing into your daily life and teaching practice? #oklaed
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Awesome idea! Wish I'd done that. Maybe on C4. #oklaed
    In reply to @Biobellrocks
  • kriscoop80 Jun 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    That is what I have been doing!!! #oklaed
    • TeachFromHere Jun 25 @ 9:49 PM EDT
      Teachers could also blog about what is going on in their classrooms. Share and discuss it with students. #oklaed
  • scienceteachtk Jun 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A9: I share this strategy with them each semester also #oklaed
  • TeachFromHere Jun 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Every teacher participating in tonight's chat could start blogging. SHARE YOUR STORY. Each one is unique. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT
      Q10: If you don’t already write, what can you do this summer to incorporate writing into your daily life and teaching practice? #oklaed
  • bakerleft Jun 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A9: I am writing to change the world. I want Ss to see me in that process of care and struggle. Then, what do they want to change? #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT
      Q9: If you are a writer, how can you incorporate your own writing into your class to help Ss connect writing to real-world concerns? #oklaed
  • ClaudiaSwisher Jun 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A9-Goodreads book reviews! A S once googled a book he was reading and MY review was the second link! LOL! #oklaed
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A10 I am writing a book called Growing Invisible Voices. It will include everything I learned this year to help Ts nurture S writers #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Jun 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Hard to do the #oklaed chat and watch 30 for 30! #30For30
  • TeachFromHere Jun 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    #Bam #oklaed
    • bakerleft Jun 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT
      A9: I am writing to change the world. I want Ss to see me in that process of care and struggle. Then, what do they want to change? #oklaed
      • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT
        Q9: If you are a writer, how can you incorporate your own writing into your class to help Ss connect writing to real-world concerns? #oklaed
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    One of my goals is to write more book reviews on Goodreads! I actually wrote my first one this summer! #oklaed
    In reply to @ClaudiaSwisher
  • watersenglish Jun 25 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Love this! That's what I'm trying to do, too! #oklaed
    In reply to @bakerleft
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Now, this is what we're talking about! #oklaed
    In reply to @bakerleft
  • scienceteachtk Jun 25 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    I don't write much outside of school. I need to. I don't know what to do other than keeping a journal, bc that's the norm from class #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT
      Q10: If you don’t already write, what can you do this summer to incorporate writing into your daily life and teaching practice? #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    YES! Start your blog now. It doesn't cost a dime. Just go to https://t.co/hrQqQhdkha. Setup takes about 5 min or less. #oklaed
    In reply to @TeachFromHere
  • Biobellrocks Jun 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Q10: @kriscoop80 has inspired me. Thinking of finally embracing my desire to write. If not the book of my dreams, maybe a blog? #oklaed
  • room20awesome Jun 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A10 Start journaling...If you need inspiration use photo or art. Blog. #oklaed
  • TeachFromHere Jun 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    blog. that is what you can do. https://t.co/B3n9hzwT1t and you can up and running in 2.3 seconds…#oklaed
    In reply to @scienceteachtk
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Start a blog. https://t.co/ksPujQGOEL. #oklaed
    In reply to @scienceteachtk
  • Stv_Gilliland Jun 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A10: Considering giving blogging a shot #oklaed
  • DoughertyJC Jun 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    ICYMI: Republican rep. calls out Republican led house & senate for not passing teacher pay raise. Calls it "abject failure." #oklaed @NEWS9
  • TeachFromHere Jun 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    or even simpler - https://t.co/B3n9hzwT1t #Oklaed
    In reply to @InvYoungVoices
  • tstyles77 Jun 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    I'm adding a wall of my writings this next year to show them my passions, and that I practice what I teach. #oklaed
    • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT
      Q9: If you are a writer, how can you incorporate your own writing into your class to help Ss connect writing to real-world concerns? #oklaed
  • ebarnes73 Jun 25 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    @austinkleon has the coolest journal ever out right now. I want one for every S next yr. #OklaEd
    In reply to @room20awesome, @austinkleon
  • JonnyCurriculum Jun 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A10: You can reflect on how you write. How about fewer emails? How about brevity? #oklaed
  • lsmellott Jun 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    #oklaed A10: I am writing curriculum frameworks & a textbook for my seniors to use.
  • mrsmcreading Jun 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A10)Recommendation: start with a writer's notebook for seed ideas. Everyone should have one! https://t.co/3A306iHobD #oklaed @FletcherRalph
  • AlleyBeth Jun 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Well, I was gonna drop in for the #oklaed chat but then Tom put on a movie and I'm in the eastern time zone now and I'm old and sleepy...
  • suzanwray Jun 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A10: I need to write more. This would be a great goal for 2017-2018! I prefer to speak but should write. Thanks for inspiration #OklaEd
  • ChadChadcwm Jun 25 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Keeping a journal would be good #oklaed
    In reply to @InvYoungVoices
  • HaileyKay2018 Jun 25 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A10: I've turned one of my planners into a journal and I try to write just a little in it every day!! #oklaed
  • scienceteachtk Jun 25 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Look out #oklaed. Thanks to @InvYoungVoices Q10 tonight you're gonna have a ton of new T blogs to follow! I can't wait!
  • ClaudiaSwisher Jun 25 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    https://t.co/nNoPK7bYJv One teacher 'splains about that $1K raise... #oklaed
  • InvYoungVoices Jun 25 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Glad we could help! #oklaed
    • suzanwray Jun 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT
      A10: I need to write more. This would be a great goal for 2017-2018! I prefer to speak but should write. Thanks for inspiration #OklaEd
  • JonnyCurriculum Jun 25 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Yeah man that's your jam, you go Scott. I'll #eduSlowClap from a distance #oklaed
    In reply to @TeachFromHere
  • kriscoop80 Jun 25 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    This was fun!! @InvYoungVoices and I almost skipped it since it was about writing. Great Topic!!! Thank you #oklaed
  • MrsHime Jun 25 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A10: I blogged faithfully for 4 years but stopped a few months ago, I need to start again this week, thanks for the chat! #oklaed
  • bakerleft Jun 25 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A10: Write something "radical." When I write, I want eyebrows raised. #oklaed