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NoVAEdChat May 17 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #NoVAedchat! Please introduce yourself and let us know your favorite class when you were in K-12.

techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hi y'all! I'm Kendra-glad to chat with y'all tonight! #NoVAedChat

jcjarski51 May 17 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Joe ITRT Stafford, Virginia looking for a great #novaedchat

timothy_tanner1 May 17 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Tim from Charleston I liked anything as long as we were doing something rather than sitting. #NoVAedChat

Techy_Margaret May 17 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hey everyone! I'm Margaret, HS Tech Coach at Chantilly HS. I <3'd reading in K-9 and Math in HS! #NoVAedchat

jcjarski51 May 17 @ 8:02 PM EDT

My favorite class in K-12 was History Class and of course PE #novaedchat

techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi Joe! #NoVAedChat

In reply to @jcjarski51

techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi Tim! Good to see you :) #NoVAedChat What was your favorite 'something' to do?

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techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi Margaret! #NoVAedChat

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Techy_Margaret May 17 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hey Tim! Hey Joe! Hey Kendra! Glad you are all here for #novaedchat

timothy_tanner1 May 17 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Any class where i was doing rather than just sitting #NoVAedChat

In reply to @techinteaching

NoVAEdChat May 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1 What can you do to really know what kids know when then come to you or start a new topic? #NoVAedchat

Techy_Margaret May 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hey #collaborativePD! I'm Margaret, HS Tech Coach from Virginia. We host #NoVAedchat - regional weekly ed chat from 8-9pm E each Wed (now)

mafarrace May 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi! Missie from Falls Church, VA. I ❤️ French and art #NoVAedchat

techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1 Using Stations can help you get some face time with kids to talk w/them. Or preassess them! :) #NoVAedChat

jcjarski51 May 17 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1: A quick way to know what kids know is to simply talk to them. Another great way is a quick check or Pretest if you will. #novaedchat

techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hi Missie! Glad you're here! :) #NoVAedChat

In reply to @mafarrace

techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Agreed. Having conversations is so important, but can be challenging. #NoVAedChat

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Techy_Margaret May 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1 SOoooo love doing some sort of investigation at the start of a unit. Shows quickly where you are! Also a brain dump is great! #Novaedchat

jcjarski51 May 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT

#novaedchat I find that kids want to be heard and if you give them the chance to show what they know or can do they open up.

Techy_Margaret May 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT

#novaedchat - PS im joining in another chat at the moment...talking about hosting/starting regular twitter chats. So I might tag both. :)

mafarrace May 17 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1 #fcpswl has préassessment you can use w/written and then spoken comes through w/initial conversations. Ss LOVE to show off!#NoVAedchat

timothy_tanner1 May 17 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: Give them a turn and talk question and walk around and listen. #NoVAedChat

techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Listening is critical...and so often overlooked. #NoVAedChat

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mafarrace May 17 @ 8:10 PM EDT

I'm grading Ss final written assessments! 3 left in 1 class. Itching to finish ...but don't wanna leave here! #NoVAedChat

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Techy_Margaret May 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Yoooohooo! It's #NoVAedchat time! @ProfeTravis @CHSSraHale @scigates @MCKeatingCHS @Chantilly_Journ @CHS_writer @TheScottHazen @GCMLibrary

jcjarski51 May 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT

#novaedchat that is key. Ss are very perceptive and if they can tell you are just placating them they will shut down.

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MrGreeneEdu May 17 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Hello! #NoVAedChat Happy Wednesday!

mafarrace May 17 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1 sometimes there are a gathering of comfort games that help clue in to specifics too- depends on feeling Ss give me #NoVAedchat

techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:13 PM EDT

That's definitely an itchy feeling. It will feel sooooo good to get them done! #NoVAedChat

In reply to @mafarrace, @Techy_Margaret

jcjarski51 May 17 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@doerrka107 @AllenHicks66AP @pastwikkm @maestrarawls It is #novaedchat time! Come join us!

techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Hi Michael- good to see you! #novaedchat

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ProfeTravis May 17 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1 collaborative docs for brain dumps, jigsawing pieces of the background to have Ss lead the lesson #novaedchat

Techy_Margaret May 17 @ 8:14 PM EDT

TOTALLY agree with this! They know when it's halfway or the real thing. #novaedchat

In reply to @jcjarski51, @techinteaching, @timothy_tanner1

techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Yes! Collaborative work for students/classes is a great way to find out what the class knows. #NoVAedchat

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ProfeTravis May 17 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Hi #novaedchat ! HS Spanish teacher in VA!

NoVAEdChat May 17 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Q2 How might educators support students in developing goals or plans for their own growth in your class/school? #NoVAedchat

Techy_Margaret May 17 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Hey Michael! Glad you're here! #NoVAedchat

In reply to @MrGreeneEdu

ProfeTravis May 17 @ 8:15 PM EDT

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 #NoVAedChat

In reply to @Techy_Margaret, @jcjarski51, @techinteaching, @timothy_tanner1

techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2 We can model goal setting and growth. Ask kids to set a goal for the month/quarter/semester. Try #OneWordEdu! #NoVAedChat

Techy_Margaret May 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2 I think anytime we can encourage goal setting - not just in Sept & Jan it's good! Sets a focus for Ss #NoVAedchat

jcjarski51 May 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2: Ts can support Ss with goal setting by first modeling. Modeling is key and then guiding them until they understand. #novaedchat

ProfeTravis May 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2 one of the challenges of PBL this year has been giving Ss free range of choice, they set the goal and product: choice = scary #novaedchat

Techy_Margaret May 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT

It is really scary! But remember, it doesn't have to be ALL or nothing. Some groups need fewer choices.. others thrive on more #NoVAedchat

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timothy_tanner1 May 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: 1st thing would be to teach them what that means and how to do it. Then give them opportunities to to goal set and monitor. #NoVAedChat

techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT

It's true. Choice can be scary at first. It means Ts have to rethink what they've been doing. Good for kids? #novaedchat

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techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Yes! Teach them 'to fish'! Be there to be their support. #novaedchat

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jcjarski51 May 17 @ 8:20 PM EDT

#novaedchat Choice can be scarey, but it is also very liberating as well. Ss will trip along the way, but they will learn and move forward.

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mafarrace May 17 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2 started together. Voted where interest =high-spoken/written; took a look at EOY rubric in basic format & plotted goals #NoVAedChat

teacherknikki May 17 @ 8:20 PM EDT

#NoVAedchat It's simple, but I <3 having my Ss write to-do lists for long-term and short-term goals. You see their focus sharpen drastically

timothy_tanner1 May 17 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Keep at it though - these skills takes practice (adults and students). #NoVAedChat

In reply to @ProfeTravis

Techy_Margaret May 17 @ 8:21 PM EDT

This is true! So often we think we have to do ALL THE THINGS now. Really, we have to model esp for Ss with little prev choice #novaedchat

timothy_tanner1 May 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: 1st thing would be to teach them what that means and how to do it. Then give them opportunities to to goal set and monitor. #NoVAedChat

ProfeTravis May 17 @ 8:21 PM EDT

YES! It's been a learning process def! We're finding a balance! (With some awesome support from our SBTS 😘) #NoVAedchat

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ProfeTravis May 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT

The interesting thing is that they don't know what to do with the freedom! #NoVAedchat

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Techy_Margaret May 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT

#novaedchat

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techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:23 PM EDT

When assessing choice, focus on the learning standards- Single Point Rubric can help: https://t.co/Yd9y60VYkJ #novaedchat @cultofpedagogy

techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:24 PM EDT

That's so funny, isn't it? Mine used to tell me to just give them a multi-choice test. It's daunting for them, too! #novaedchat

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jcjarski51 May 17 @ 8:24 PM EDT

That's a great teaching moment. They will get it give it time. They just need to retrieve prior knowledge from Elem. school #novaedchat

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NoVAEdChat May 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q3 Do the grades you give reflect mastery? How can we ensure they do? #NoVAedchat

mafarrace May 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT

It's kind of interesting to almost put them in a backwards design mode. We want this...what do we need to get there, etc #NoVAedChat

jcjarski51 May 17 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3: Start at the end...Backwards design is where you start. Start with the end in mind and allow the Ss to have Rubric before. #novaedchat

Techy_Margaret May 17 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3 I don't give grades anymore - but I think so many times they represent compliance with rules and completion of tasks. #novaedchat

techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3 Have a convo with kids about what they know. Do they know what they're learning? #NoVAedChat

mafarrace May 17 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Ugh! WL students can write essays but are stuck picking correct letters 4 part of final! Drives them nuts now. #NoVAedchat

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ProfeTravis May 17 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3 I think it goes to does the assessment require mastery? Using the content in an authentic way not a 50 ? Scantron #novaedchat

techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

This is SUCH a big one. Are they engaged or are they compliant? Focus on learning, not behaviors. #novaedchat

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techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Yes. What does test taking teach? Although the reality is that kids are forced to take those hideous things. #novaedchat

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HCPSTinyTech May 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I love backwards design! It creates great opportunities for critical thinking and problem solving! #novaedchat

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jcjarski51 May 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Also key is to check in with the Ss with quickchecks to see how Ss are progressing and how to help. Doesn't need to be a test. #novaedchat

timothy_tanner1 May 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

I agree. Focus on learning and not a score. That is not easy. #NoVAedChat

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mafarrace May 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3 Minimum numeric grades. Trying next year to ditch them. Suggestions?? I give lots of feedback already w/no numeric #NoVAedChat

ProfeTravis May 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Here's where I struggle... i feel like kids would benefit from some accountability for behaviors #novaedchat

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timothy_tanner1 May 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Right! Can they explain it? #NoVAedChat

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techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

...or even do something with not. Not only regurgitate facts. #novaedchat

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jcjarski51 May 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#novaedchat They do have accountability. They don't complete the work they don't move on. Its more of an adult consequence.

In reply to @ProfeTravis, @techinteaching, @Techy_Margaret

NoVAEdChat May 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q4 How might students assess what they know and what they still need to master? #NoVAedchat

techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

...a logical one? How innovative ;) #novaedchat

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techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4 Maybe students could track their learning & standards they've mastered. Perhaps they could drive the direction of learning. #NoVAedChat

Techy_Margaret May 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4 I'm a huge fan of asking students to self-assess. They often are harder on themselves than we are! #Novaedchat

Techy_Margaret May 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4 I also like asking Ss to demo mastery of standards. A team is doing a portfolio. Ss select what to include for each standard #novaedchat

jcjarski51 May 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4: Getting Ss to know what they are expected to know at the start. Tell them here are your goals now how you getting there? #novaedchat

techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

I agree- behavior is important, but it's not reflecting their learning. It should be something separate. #novaedchat

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timothy_tanner1 May 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4: Could definitely be tied back to goal setting ?: Are they moving towards their goals/solving problems/learning from them? #NoVAedChat

Techy_Margaret May 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

But it is. if the work is meaningful. And they don't have it. THEN they have a natural consequence of not being prepared/ready #novaedchat

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Techy_Margaret May 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

And that is uncomfortable, something to deal with and learn from. If the work is something to just do because T says do it.... #novaedchat

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Techy_Margaret May 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Then there is no natural consequence. It's an artificial one at best. We need to make work meaningful and connected #Novaedchat

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teacherknikki May 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#NoVAedChat One MUST focus on behaviors bc no learning can occur if the class is out of control & the T ignores the issues.

techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

...then that's a WHOLE other issue, a sadly prevalent one. What's the point of the work? #novaedchat

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Techy_Margaret May 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

#soapbox #sorrynotsorry #novaedchat

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jcjarski51 May 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

#novaedchat Goes back to if you as the Ts are working harder than your Ss then the activities need to change.

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techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

The best ClassMgmt is engaged students that are interested in what's going on in the class. It doesn't need to be a grade. #novaedchat

In reply to @teacherknikki

jcjarski51 May 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@vmhill2 I see you lurking out there. Come join us! #novaedchat

NoVAEdChat May 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Q5 Have you built in points for reflection and redirection as the year/quarter/semester progress? Tell us about them! #NoVAedchat

Techy_Margaret May 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5 We do a self-eval and a manager eval with our tech aides in 2nd Qtr. Model what a real job eval is like. #novaedchat

jcjarski51 May 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5: I am always trying to get better, so I reflect after every lesson. It can be tiresome, but it also keeps me on my toes. #novaedchat

timothy_tanner1 May 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A5: Reflection time is so important but many times left off due to time constraints. #NoVAedChat

jcjarski51 May 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

There is Standard 7 binders, but if you wait until those checkpoints it is already too late. You and Ss have already changed. #novaedchat

Techy_Margaret May 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Is there a thing as too much self reflection? I can be too hard on myself...always wanting to improve #NoVAedchat

NoVAEdChat May 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Q6 In planning for the start of next year, I will... #NoVAedchat

jcjarski51 May 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#novaedchat I have such a high expectation for myself. When others say something I get very angry because I have already fixed it.

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techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A5 Reflection is the point that solidifies learning in the learner's head. It's so important to keep around. #novaedchat #collaborativePD

Techy_Margaret May 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A6 Ss need to set their goals for our class - something they want to learn or do by a specific date. I want to be purposeful #novaedchat

techinteaching - Moderator May 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6 Give learners more agency over the pace/topics/product that they learn. Hopefully they'll know more what they're learning. #NoVAedChat

jcjarski51 May 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6: In planning for next year I want to be more assertive and clearer with my ideas and plans. Helping Ts help Ss more with BL #novaedchat

NoVAEdChat May 17 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Thanks for a great conversation! Join us next Wednesday for a Tool Slam! Blended and Personalized Learning #NOVAedchat