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MrsMurat Jan 24 @ 7:00 PM EST

Examples of #stuvoice. Comment if you have time. https://t.co/Z1aPDvGIzP #nhed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:00 PM EST

Tonight’s #NHed chat will be focused on NH’s shift to Competency Based Learning. https://t.co/Uj1vQQCsSf

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:01 PM EST

On behalf of our team, @mrlaferriere @audralurvey @jbhanlon & I, welcome home to #NHed!

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:01 PM EST

#NHEd I teach Computer Sciences in the Lake Region. An advocate of competency based education and technology integration. Glad to be here!

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:02 PM EST

Tonight’s #nhed chat will be archived and will be available at: https://t.co/MPBxsHCq8K

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:02 PM EST

.@cswenson Thanks for coming by! #NHed

guilfordt Jan 24 @ 7:02 PM EST

Tod- media specialist- Claremont, NH #nhed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:02 PM EST

Hey #NHed, do me a favor and no Pats spoilers - still watching the DVR as I was at a VB tourney all day!

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:03 PM EST

I'm your #NHed host & Chief Edu-Imagineer, John Martin out of beautiful Sandwich, NH coming off a great day of volleyball!

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:04 PM EST

.@guilfordt Hi Tod! #NHed

Sjm4grlsMack Jan 24 @ 7:04 PM EST

Hello #nhed

NoodleMarkets Jan 24 @ 7:05 PM EST

Awesome sauce, @RenLearnUS joined our new K-12 marketplace! Thank you for registering! #nhed https://t.co/uQKTmRpy0L

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:05 PM EST

Ok #NHed-ucators, please introduce yourself & rate your familiarity with competency based learning.

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:05 PM EST

.@Sjm4grlsMack Welcome Sue! #NHed

musiccargirl14 Jan 24 @ 7:06 PM EST

Catie in Laconia Key accounts Rep and Tech Trainer for a music curriculum..just finishing HW and ready to listen in to #nhed

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:06 PM EST

#NHEd I've been involved at school and state level with #CompetencyEd for the past 10 years

Sjm4grlsMack Jan 24 @ 7:07 PM EST

#nhed I teach high school science. Our district had totally implemented competency based grading

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:07 PM EST

#NHed Looks like we'll have a great conversation w/ lots of experience with #CBL tonight!

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:08 PM EST

#NHEd our Freshman Seminar is completely competency based grading, but we still have the dual system for our other courses.

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:08 PM EST

Ok, #NHed get ready for Q1 coming up in 2 min!

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:09 PM EST

#Interlakes is working on streamlining competencies at the HS level. Our biggest challenge is that our SIS doesn't manage it well. #NHed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:09 PM EST

#Interlakes is considering a new SIS platform that has a nice #CBL management system built right in. #NHed

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:09 PM EST

#NHEd our SIS doesn't handle it well either, we have lots of work arounds

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:10 PM EST

#NHed Q1: If you are a NH school, how does #CBL look in your school? If you’re not, what do you think competency based learning look like?

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:10 PM EST

.@cswenson If you don't mind, who do you have as an SIS? #NHed

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:10 PM EST

#NHEd @edventures Web2School, but I don't recommend it.

ShiftParadigm Jan 24 @ 7:11 PM EST

New Post: Through The Looking Glass of Learning - What We Can Learn From Alice about Education Technology https://t.co/O4maWWxM9E #NHEd

coachpb33 Jan 24 @ 7:11 PM EST

Joining in from wv, hope you don't mind #nhed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:11 PM EST

#NHed A1: At #Interlakes, competencies are being implemented at the HS level, with middle tier coming soon.

Sjm4grlsMack Jan 24 @ 7:11 PM EST

#NHed we are totally Cbl at our school lots of extra teacher work

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:11 PM EST

.@coachpb33 Don't mind at all! #NHed loves to get ideas from all over!

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:12 PM EST

Over the course of our #NHed chat tonight, we'll talk about the successes & challenges of #CBL.

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:12 PM EST

#NHEd in our school we report out competencies on a 1-4 scale, but it doesn't impact their grade. We grade Sums. on a 50-100 point scale

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:12 PM EST

.@cswenson Familiar with W2S. Used it in Plymouth. We use MMS but it still wants to average everything. #NHed

Sjm4grlsMack Jan 24 @ 7:13 PM EST

#NHed we use a 9 or scale

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:13 PM EST

#NHEd a lot of our practice is based on principles presented by @RickWormeli but I don't think all Ts are familiar with the principles

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:13 PM EST

.@cswenson I'm curious to know how the grading/reporting structure works for you. I'm on our grading cmte & we're working on a system. #NHed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:14 PM EST

.@cswenson @RickWormeli #Interlakes is looking at him, as well as @MarzanoResearch work in #CBL. #NHed

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:15 PM EST

#NHEd @edventures we have categories set up with 0 weight, there are scripts written that print out the assignments in the categories

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:16 PM EST

.@cswenson Frustrating to have to jerry rig a system just because your SIS doesn't support #CBL isn't it? #NHed

Sjm4grlsMack Jan 24 @ 7:16 PM EST

#NHEd our system is also based on Wormeli but we are seeing laziness in students due to the fact that they can retake

coachpb33 Jan 24 @ 7:16 PM EST

I may not tweet much tonight, but this is new to me. Interested to hear how it works #nhed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:16 PM EST

.@Sjm4grlsMack Be sure to bring that up in Q5! That will be our challenges discussion! #NHed

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:16 PM EST

#NHEd we use @MarzanoResearch too. We are learning targets/scales. His system is used mostly for our observations. Many don't like Marzano

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:17 PM EST

.@coachpb33 Feel free to lurk, or to reach out to any here tonight if you'd like to learn more about implementation! #NHed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:17 PM EST

.@cswenson What about @MarzanoResearch do they challenge? #NHed

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:18 PM EST

@Sjm4grlsMack #NHed that's what I mean about not understanding @RickWormeli principles. He even says redos are occasional.

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:19 PM EST

.@cswenson @Sjm4grlsMack @RickWormeli For the bottom line is "WHY" the redo? B/C the student wasn't ready yet or b/c they were lazy? #NHed

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:20 PM EST

#NHed @edventures They hate the scales. I think we had some bad trainers from the institute that leave a bad taste. I love them.

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:20 PM EST

#NHed Q2: How is competency based learning different from standards based learning? #CBL #SBLchat

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:20 PM EST

.@cswenson @Sjm4grlsMack @RickWormeli We are using personal competencies to address habits of mind. Still trying to work that out. #NHed

coachpb33 Jan 24 @ 7:20 PM EST

@edventures what determines the students courses #nhed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:21 PM EST

.@cswenson We're struggling w/ how to use them to inform the values in our new assessment system which will likely be a 4.0 system. #NHed

Sjm4grlsMack Jan 24 @ 7:21 PM EST

#NHed redo is because the student is not satisfied with the grade

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:22 PM EST

.@coachpb33 The state of NH still has required courses that Ss need to graduate but I'd love to see that be more flexible. #NHed

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:22 PM EST

#NHed A2: Standards based learning doesn't allow you to go deep into material. Competencies allow standards to be bundled.

jbhanlon Jan 24 @ 7:22 PM EST

#nhed hi everyone sorry I am late to tonight.

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:22 PM EST

.@Sjm4grlsMack When they redo, are they learning more? Improving their skills? Or just point shaving? #NHed

Sjm4grlsMack Jan 24 @ 7:23 PM EST

#NHed teaching/learning can go deep with a standards based system

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:23 PM EST

.@cswenson So to follow up w/ that, how does learning change w/ #CBL over #SBL? #NHed

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:24 PM EST

#NHEd we have a redo contract that Ss have to fill out and follow. A plan of action. I've discouraged redos for grade inflation.

coachpb33 Jan 24 @ 7:24 PM EST

How are requirements different from standards based #nhed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:24 PM EST

.@cswenson I like that approach. #NHed

DrewetteCard Jan 24 @ 7:24 PM EST

A2) complexity. Competency/proficiency-based Ed is more focused on the verbs. SBL is heavy focus on nouns. #nhed #sblchat

audrallurvey Jan 24 @ 7:24 PM EST

Late - Audra, LMS from Nottingham #nhed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:25 PM EST

.@Sjm4grlsMack Yes, that is far different from someone wanting to learn more. #NHed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:26 PM EST

.@coachpb33 IMO it's more a matter of how we assess. Competencies encompass a number of standards. #NHed

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:26 PM EST

#NHed I turn the standards into my "I can" statements under the competencies. If a student can show what they know, I know they can do it.

Lchauvette Jan 24 @ 7:26 PM EST

Google Educator Certification Level 1 passed! Now time to study for Level 2. #google #googleedu #NHed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:27 PM EST

@Lchauvette Congratulations on Google Level 1! What did you think of their assessment process? #NHed

gphilhower Jan 24 @ 7:27 PM EST

A2: Tell me if I'm wrong but CB learning allows Ss to differ in pace while SB has more to do with how learning is communicated #NHed

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:28 PM EST

#NHed I think it puts it on the student to show what they know. They won't know it all, but a 70-80%-ile under each competency is fair.

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:28 PM EST

.@cswenson For me that's the bottom line. I don't care what you know, but rather what you DO w/ what you know. #NHed

gphilhower Jan 24 @ 7:28 PM EST

Hello #NHed! This I'd George from IN popping in late... Very interested in what is happening in NH with CB learning

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:29 PM EST

.@gphilhower Welcome to #NHed! If you want to catch up on what we've shared, I'll post the archives after our chat!

gphilhower Jan 24 @ 7:30 PM EST

@edventures thanks John! #NHed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:30 PM EST

#NHed Q3: How does assessment differ in a competency based learning environment?

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:30 PM EST

#NHed that's what I like about the scales, it's made it easier for me to formatively check in on student progress in a standard

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:31 PM EST

#NHed Q3 cont'd: What evidence does a teacher collect to show a student has learned? How is that data used?

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:31 PM EST

#NHed A3: assessment in a competency based learning environment is heavy in the formative. Lot's of CFU's along the way.

coachpb33 Jan 24 @ 7:32 PM EST

Students get tested to death in standards based. Really frustrating for a lot if them here #nhed

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:32 PM EST

#NHed A3: Twitter doesn't give me enough characters to make that list! LOL

gphilhower Jan 24 @ 7:32 PM EST

A3: Is it possible that this could look different for different students in certain situations? #NHed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:33 PM EST

#NHed A3: At #Interlakes we're looking at providing multiple opportunities so that they have to prove over time their ability.

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:33 PM EST

#NHed @gphilhower absolutely! Not every student learns the same, not every student can show what they know the same.

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:34 PM EST

.@coachpb33 IMO, testing is the wrong approach for assessing learning in #SBL. I'd want experiences & projects to demonstrate mastery. #NHed

gphilhower Jan 24 @ 7:36 PM EST

@cswenson I also like the idea of giving students some choice. Maybe they can tap into their interests as they show what they know #NHed

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:36 PM EST

#NHed @edventures only in a perfect world, but we need to prepare them for all types of third party assessment too. Like AP testing...

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:37 PM EST

.@gphilhower @cswenson That's why I'd love for NH to shift from discipline specific courses to multi-disciplinary experiences. #NHed

coachpb33 Jan 24 @ 7:37 PM EST

@edventures I teach P.E. I hear teachers complain because they feel like all they do is teach to the test for our statewide testing #nhed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:38 PM EST

.@cswenson Right but other than getting into college, when was the last time anyone had to take an AP type exam in biz? #NHed

gphilhower Jan 24 @ 7:38 PM EST

@edventures @cswenson I know I'm the foreigner her tonight but can you tell me more about what is happening in NH with CB? #NHed

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:38 PM EST

#NHed We are doing a multi-disciplinary approach with Freshman Seminar. 5 Ts co-teach that course.

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:38 PM EST

.@coachpb33 That's something that I fight every chance I get. Happy to see that #ESSA might give us some freedom. #NHed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:39 PM EST

.@cswenson Oh cool! Would love to hear more about that approach! #NHed

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:39 PM EST

@edventures #NHed that's why I said in a perfect world. I hate the AP test for C.S. It doesn't translate programming skills authentically.

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:40 PM EST

#NHed Q4: If you’re already using #CBL, what positive aspects of Competency Based Learning have you seen?

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:40 PM EST

.@cswenson Hey, how's the new AP CS Curriculum? Heard it's change quite a bit. #NHed

coachpb33 Jan 24 @ 7:40 PM EST

Not all students are college bound. But in wv, we put them all on same path. Not productive for them or society #nhed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:41 PM EST

.@coachpb33 True. I think we need to recognize that more in all schools. #NHed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:41 PM EST

#NHed Q4 cont'd: If you aren’t using competency based learning, what would you imagine would be the benefits?

guilfordt Jan 24 @ 7:41 PM EST

Sorry, I've been preoccupied with family, I'm going to have to tap out early. #nhed

gphilhower Jan 24 @ 7:42 PM EST

A4: I see lots of potential for student ownership of their learning #NHed

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:42 PM EST

#NHed @edventures CS Principles is a new AP course, I don't teach that. They removed the case study, that's a challenge. Java 8 is diff.

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:42 PM EST

.@guilfordt No worries Tod, we'll always have the archives if you want to follow up this week! #NHed

csousanh Jan 24 @ 7:42 PM EST

#nhed late but in earnest. Hi all. CBL reduces the subjectivity of grading. I like that.

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:43 PM EST

#NHed A4: For me I like that we ask our students to demonstrate mastery many times. I'd rather my future doc know all of CPR v. 75%!

coachpb33 Jan 24 @ 7:44 PM EST

@gphilpower.. makes them feel more invested in their education #nhed

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:44 PM EST

#NHed A4: One of the benefits has been the conversations about learning with Ss. There is purpose, there are goals, a reason to learn.

audrallurvey Jan 24 @ 7:45 PM EST

A4: CBL allows Ss to feel like they have a voice or some control in their education, esp if they are doing PBL #nhed

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:45 PM EST

#NHed A4: Being transparent with learning goals is important. I find that gets Ss buy-in over everything else.

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:45 PM EST

.@cswenson Yes! When students understand what they're supposed to learn, they can begin to figure out the whys & hows. #NHed

csousanh Jan 24 @ 7:45 PM EST

@edventures plus the idea that Ss can relearn and apply Comps is a more authentic way of applying knowledge. #nhed

coachpb33 Jan 24 @ 7:46 PM EST

Sorry..@gphilhower #nhed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:46 PM EST

.@csousanh Agreed! I don't want Ss to settle for good enough, I want them to want to excel. #NHed

Sjm4grlsMack Jan 24 @ 7:46 PM EST

#NHed students should always be given multiple opportunities to demonstrate mastery- does 70-80% equate to mastery

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:47 PM EST

#NHed when we are using the "Computational Thinking" competency I can tell them "This will help improve your math skills" Suprts other areas

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:49 PM EST

@Sjm4grlsMack #NHed success rates in the working world are seldom 100%. 70-80% is proficient.

csousanh Jan 24 @ 7:50 PM EST

#nhed separating the habits of mind comps from subject competencies makes learning targets clearer.

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:50 PM EST

#NHed Q5: What are some drawbacks you’ve noticed about how NH (or your school) has implemented competency based learning?

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:50 PM EST

.@cswenson @Sjm4grlsMack Which is where persistence & a drive for better outcome come into play. #NHed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:50 PM EST

.@csousanh We're doing that as well. We want to report on those habits but not have it cloud their ability. #NHed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:51 PM EST

#NHed Q5 cont’d: If you aren’t using competency based learning, what would you imagine would be some drawbacks?

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:51 PM EST

#NHed A5: One of my biggest concerns is student mobility. Are all competencies the same in NH? No. So how do we txfr a student's learning?

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:51 PM EST

#NHed a drawback is reporting out of competency. Colleges want a GPA. Parents want an A, B, C, D, or F. Teachers want to streamline it, 1-4

csousanh Jan 24 @ 7:51 PM EST

@edventures The good news is the state will have clearly articulated competencies for both this spring #nhed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:52 PM EST

.@csousanh Really? I hadn't heard this. Can you elaborate? #NHed

csousanh Jan 24 @ 7:52 PM EST

#nhed A5 early in the process, I had some teachers want to use the competencies as a means of ability grouping and tracking students.

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:52 PM EST

.@cswenson One upside to that is that slowly colleges are coming around to new ways of reporting. #NHed

beeghleytech Jan 24 @ 7:53 PM EST

Hey #nhed chat. Stopping by to say hello. Shoveling out after 30" of snow here in PA

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:53 PM EST

@csousanh I hadn't heard this either. I worked at the state level to develop the rubric for competencies in NH #NHed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:53 PM EST

#NHed https://t.co/Xk02ao1c1z

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:53 PM EST

.@beeghleytech I'm jealous! We got squat here in NH. #NHed

csousanh Jan 24 @ 7:54 PM EST

@edventures yes soon the state is going to have work habits and grade/graduate competencies K-12. No need to reinvent the wheel. #nhed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:54 PM EST

.@csousanh Ack if used improperly. Grouping & regrouping based on skills development can be useful if Ss are allowed out of the track. #NHed

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:55 PM EST

#NHed if that happens, then what happens to the locally developed competencies?

csousanh Jan 24 @ 7:55 PM EST

@cswenson nice, that was quite some time ago & now based on the work of the pace schools and Rose Colby much is been accomplished. #nhed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:55 PM EST

.@csousanh ETA? #NHed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:56 PM EST

.@cswenson Right! Wonder if my Ts should slow down until state releases. #NHed

csousanh Jan 24 @ 7:56 PM EST

@edventures The hope is by March, but then again state timelines being what they are.... :) #nhed

coachpb33 Jan 24 @ 7:56 PM EST

Thanks for letting me be a part. I like the idea! #cbl #nhed

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:56 PM EST

#NHed if the state had planned on doing that all along, it would have been nice if they had done it first and saved us hours of work.

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:56 PM EST

.@coachpb33 Swing by any time Paul! #NHed

csousanh Jan 24 @ 7:56 PM EST

@edventures @jfberke I loved that story. #nhed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:56 PM EST

.@cswenson Right! #NHed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:57 PM EST

.@csousanh @jfberke Honestly I'm tired of doing everything b/c colleges are still stuck in their old ways. #NHed

coachpb33 Jan 24 @ 7:57 PM EST

@edventures thanks John #nhed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:58 PM EST

Competency based learning is definitely a model to keep your eye on. We'll check in periodically on #NHed to see how it is progressing.

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:58 PM EST

#NHed I went to the state's 2-day competency meeting in Concord and I don't remember any of this being said.

csousanh Jan 24 @ 7:58 PM EST

@cswenson most local competencies are subject comps these are going to be more global, your subject comps will become indicators #nhed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:58 PM EST

I have a feeling we'll be talking more soon about this! #CBL #NHed

csousanh Jan 24 @ 7:59 PM EST

@cswenson amen. But it's still not all done yet so..... #nhed

edventures - Moderator Jan 24 @ 7:59 PM EST

Thanks for joining tonight’s #NHed chat, it’s always great to reconnect with friends and share ideas.

cswenson Jan 24 @ 7:59 PM EST

#NHed where was this announced?