Hellooooooo #engsschat
This is guest host Andrew Swan, 8th grade SocSt teacher from Massachusetts (previously ELA), a 5-year #flipclass veteran, occasional golfer, one-time Jeopardy contestant, consumer of pizza, and parent of 2
Hellooooooo #engsschat
This is guest host Andrew Swan, 8th grade SocSt teacher from Massachusetts (previously ELA), a 5-year #flipclass veteran, occasional golfer, one-time Jeopardy contestant, consumer of pizza, and parent of 2
Hi! I'm Darren, high school social studies teacher at @csdriverside. I teach gov't & economics and #APgov Been trying to implement flipped classroom for a while - it's not easy! #sschat#engsschat
Hi, everyone! My name is Julia aka @MzWilks
I am a business woman turned homeschool mom transitioning into the classroom. I’ll be teaching secondary Social Studies. #engsschat
Hello #engsschat Brian from Fairfax VA - former middle school English teacher, former tech specialist, now managing ESOL data for my district and staying up late to write YA novels.
Hello! My name is Catherine O'Hare and I'm currently in school at Coe College in Cedar Rapids to become an elementary school teacher! I'm excited to take part in my first twitter chat and to see what new information I can take away from it! #engsschat
#engsschat I am comfortable with flipped classroom. The only problem that I have with it is that I do not have enough resources to accommodate all of the differentiated skills I want to work with.
A1: I am quite comfortable with the techniques of the Flipped Classroom. I used flipping occasionally to mix things up! I have not completely flipped my classroom. #engsschat
A1 I’m pretty familiar with the concept of flipping the classroom (video lectures for homework and in-class ‘homework’/projects)
I think it’s great for project based activities. #engsschat
I know, right?? Flipping seems like mostly a STEM method, but it can be just as great for humanities. Here is a description of my approach: https://t.co/qvNHYpHNYw#engsschat
A1: My current understanding is that students watch some sort of video and then when they come to class there is some sort of engaging activity that has students apply that knowledge. Though I will say my understanding of flipped classrooms is limited! #engsschat
If you lecture, you video record your lectures, put them online, and have students watch them outside of class. If you don't lecture, yours is a more interesting question. #engsschat
A1 Flipped classroom became "the next big thing" while I was a tech specialist, so I'm familiar with the concept and the tech side of who it's done. I supported other Ts who were trying it, but I've never put it into practice in my own classroom. #engsschat
A1: My current understanding is that students watch some sort of video and then when they come to class there is some sort of engaging activity that has students apply that knowledge. Though I will say my understanding of flipped classrooms is limited! #engsschat
A1 Ss typically watch 2-3 @edpuzzle video a week to take notes in their INB. Use lesson as background to work with documents, simulations, etc #engsschat
A1 Flipped classroom became "the next big thing" while I was a tech specialist, so I'm familiar with the concept and the tech side of who it's done. I supported other Ts who were trying it, but I've never put it into practice in my own classroom. #engsschat
A1 Understand Flipped model have incorporated it. Not sure how to evaluate the results I have seen. 1) Ss not using class time effectively; 2) I'll just do the work at home. #engsschat
A1: I've personally never been in a flipped classroom, but have had peers who have been. I have also learned a lot about them in my education classes, but I would love to experience it first hand. #engsschat
#engsschat A1-I do try to be careful of just filming a lecture. Those can be useful for older students, buts I found younger students get lost when they cannot ask questions
It was my job to help Ts feel comfortable taking the plunge, but I was always careful not to push Ts too much to try new ideas and gave them space to make it their own. #engsschat
A1 Understand Flipped model have incorporated it. Not sure how to evaluate the results I have seen. 1) Ss not using class time effectively; 2) I'll just do the work at home. #engsschat
Yes, these are 3 great applications! The common theme is "things I would rather not do during class" OR "things I can do better outside of class time" #engsschat
I have flipped my social studies class for the past 4 years. Any lecture I did in front of the class is now done on a video or set of videos no more than 5 minutes long. Ss and I both like doing in class instead of watching. #engsschat
#engsschat A1-I do try to be careful of just filming a lecture. Those can be useful for older students, buts I found younger students get lost when they cannot ask questions
A1: I know the idea of flipping the classroom, and I've used videos from other flipped classrooms to review, but haven't flipped my class yet! #engsschat
I need to get better with @playposit I migrated my videos there but haven't used them this year. Just using the YouTube lectures. #engsschat Not interactive enough.
In reply to
@DarrenHause, @forginghistory, @playposit, @playposit
A2: yes & no. First of all, YouTube's automatic caption is NOT captioned properly. As a Deaf person, it's bothersome. Imagine that for my Deaf students. (1/2) #engsschat#sschat#DeafEd
In my experience most Ts who try this, incorporate flipped learning in their classroom. I feel issues with tech, not wanting to be on camera, upfront work deters a lot of Ts #engsschat
In reply to
@dmfouts, @flipping_A_tchr, @BrianHerb17
A1: Flipped makes sense, but I'm a huge fan of letting kids be kids and not giving any "homework." Being in school 40 hours a week and then go home and be expected to do more just doesn't sound right to me. I think we need to rethink schooling. #sschat#engsschat
A1: Because I just graduated high school, I have a good grasp of what a flipped classroom is like from a student perspective, but I'm interested in learning what it's like from a teaching perspective #engsschat#EDW200
#engsschat I use crashcourse and @TEDTalks to have students get review information. I generally try to create my own videos that focus on the skills of the historian, but many of those do not exist on youtube. Beyond the Bubbble is starting to do some things
A2: Well I tried to use a youtube video to install a new light fixture... I had to call an electrician. Though that may be more of a statement to my lack of handyman talents. I enjoy watching DIY videos from time to time though! I find them insightful! #engsschat
A2: I have used a badly captioned YouTube video for resetting the fuse box in my apt. I had to work harder than peers to understand & try it. I ended up calling my Dad for help. (2/2) #DeafEd#engsschat#sschat
I use YouTube to learn all the time and so do my students. Self teaching based on interests and passions is what should drive education more. I use it to learn philosophy and religion for my classes in those areas. #engsschat
A2: There have been SO many things I've taught myself to do from a YouTube video. Really learn though, it's still important to have hands-on practice, ability to pause and process, and some way to follow up #engsschat
I used a YouTube video to re-teach myself some content. Also, I use it to do some diy at home, like cleaning my hardwood floors. We’re new homeowners. #engsschat
A1: a critical component to the flipped classroom is the connection between the flipped part and what gets done in class. The challenging part of learning happens in the classroom - the flipped part is the gathering of info/knowledge to complete the harder tasks. #engsschat
A2 I have definitely used YouTube to learn a concept or see the steps in a process. My daughter started out playing the piano watching videos, and videos are my go to PD format when I need to help teachers learn how to use some of the data tools I support. #engsschat
YES YES YES all the way YES.
If it's just watching videos, you will fail. The HW-classwork connection is more vital than ever with #flippedlearning#engsschat
A1: a critical component to the flipped classroom is the connection between the flipped part and what gets done in class. The challenging part of learning happens in the classroom - the flipped part is the gathering of info/knowledge to complete the harder tasks. #engsschat
A1 I understand it, and I really like the idea of Ss working on lower level Bloom's at home and higher level in class. Makes sense, but my Ss don't have devices at home. I can't require something if I have 2-3 Ss without access. #engsschat
Have definitely used YouTube videos to help w// house stuff (resetting garbage disposal). Also learn a lot about edtech from YouTube/videos/webinars. #engsschat
A2: Youtube videos are extremely helpful for learning a new concept mainly because it is nice to hear from another educator rather than always referring to a textbook. #engsschat
I can't specifically remember which how-to videos I've looked up in the past, but I know that some have been helpful, and some have not been helpful. I remember feeling very accomplished when they were helpful, and very frustrated when they weren't helpful. #engsschat
A2: I’ve used YouTube videos to be more handy around the house or tying a bow tie - I’ve always been highly motivated to succeed at those tasks or just had a strict deadline #engsschat
A2 I do love the Vox explainer vids for my GR11. And yes I built a habitat for my kid’s rabbit and learned to use a circular saw from YouTube! #engsschat
A2: I YouTubed how to fix my computer once. It took me a lot of views but did fix it. Although I’m positive I could not replicate the results with several retakes of the video #sschat#engsschat
I have Ss watch the videos in class and don't do any homework. This allows time for me to teach one-on-one or with a small group before practicing #engsschat
Hi! I'm Darren, high school social studies teacher at @csdriverside. I teach gov't & economics and #APgov Been trying to implement flipped classroom for a while - it's not easy! #sschat#engsschat
A2 continued once used @youtube to get into my locked car (in school parking lot) with a string with help from a colleague. Def a sight for Ss #engsschat
A1 I understand it, and I really like the idea of Ss working on lower level Bloom's at home and higher level in class. Makes sense, but my Ss don't have devices at home. I can't require something if I have 2-3 Ss without access. #engsschat
A2: I can't specifically remember which how-to videos I've looked up in the past, but I know that some have been helpful, and some have not been helpful. I remember feeling very accomplished when they were helpful, and very frustrated when they weren't helpful. #engsschat
#endsschat Contact me sometime outside of twitter if you want to combine forces. I like the idea of building a library of such videos to share with students
A2: I use YouTube often, but specifically love watching John and Hank Green's CrashCourse videos to help me learn more about specific subjects like history or psycholoogy. They're super educational and many of my professors and teachers play them in class #engsschat#EDW200
A2: YouTube learning is the best. What is important about YouTube learning is that you eventually have to test the knowledge acquired by actually exercising what is learned.
A1: since I’m History, I only assign about 1 video a week and I make them around 10 min or less so it’s not bad. Most students prefer flipped method. #engsschat
No need to reinvent the wheel. There are a lot of great videos that you can use and then in class you can add to it your little nuggets not included in the videos. #engsschat
Youtube videos are really great for college students also when they try to learn new and complex concepts that other students across the world are learning at the same time! #engsschat
A2: I use YouTube often, but specifically love watching John and Hank Green's CrashCourse videos to help me learn more about specific subjects like history or psycholoogy. They're super educational and many of my professors and teachers play them in class #engsschat#EDW200
I jokingly call YouTube “YouTube University”. I probably have earned several degrees from all I have learned. I have it on now on my Apple TV! #engsschat#sschat
Yep! I also changed a headlight. Without YouTube, I probably would have taken it to a garage and paid someone. But seeing the steps made it seem easy. #engsschat
A2: Of course I use Youtube... interesting point here. 1) I sought out what interested me at a 2) time that was convenient for me. Letting kids research their interests is impt. not just watch videos we assign, although some are great! #sschat#engsschat
Question: how do you handle it if students do not have access to wifi outside of school? Looking for ideas beyond asking them to use data....#engsschat
love @TheCrashCourse videos! great for my Deaf students on grade level & up. not as great for my Deaf students struggling with reading comprehension (reading captions) #engsschat#DeafEd
A2: I use YouTube often, but specifically love watching John and Hank Green's CrashCourse videos to help me learn more about specific subjects like history or psycholoogy. They're super educational and many of my professors and teachers play them in class #engsschat#EDW200
There is no guarantee who did the work. There is not accountability for their work. Also, most of the time its copy and these are older skills. We are failing to teach students 21st century skills. #engsschat
A3: Some of my Deaf students need support in reading/writing, and there's no consistency in home support for that matter. They get frustrated and homework lost its meaning. #engsschat#sschat#DeafEd
#engsschat Internet does not work, students get lost in the "big project," some teachers/parents challenge the use of big projects and how they tie in with standards, and students can get massively frustrated and stressed out
A3- Real time feedback! There’s nothing like walking around while students are working and asking probing questions or giving helpful advice. #engsschat
A2 I successfully used YouTube videos to understand elementary level coding when I first taught that elective. I also used it more recently unsuccessfully to open my breakoutedu locks. 😳#engsschat
A3 - One problem is the physical space of a poster or page numbers on an essay, for example, put limitations in the students' minds of what is possible, a maximum. Digital tools let students explore time and space in a way that makes their assessments more dynamic! #engsschat
#engsschat A3-Internet does not work, students get lost in the "big project," some teachers/parents challenge the use of big projects and how they tie in with standards, and students can get massively frustrated and stressed out
I'm fortunate with <5 students/year who report internet access problems. I always give 2-3 nights per HW asst. Many use after-school time or study-hall blocks to watch vids. My HW assts take <30 minutes to complete #engsschat
Question: how do you handle it if students do not have access to wifi outside of school? Looking for ideas beyond asking them to use data....#engsschat
A3: start by giving Ss class time and resources they need. When problems occur look to that first. An obvious problem is lack of outside of school resources for many SS. #engsschat
A3: I find that students struggle with the writing at home, they also dont think as critically about a topic when projects and writing are homework #engsschat
A3 I see this in my own kids. There are questions as soon as they get home and start working. We muddle though and search online for help, but if they were working on it in class, the teacher could offer support. #engsschat
I was thinking this same exact question. I can think of multiple students off the top of my head who would not be able to watch these videos at home. Looking forward to the answer! #engsschat
Question: how do you handle it if students do not have access to wifi outside of school? Looking for ideas beyond asking them to use data....#engsschat
A3: I find that my students make a shared copy and share it amongst their friend group. Often they are not reviewing the material and not processing it. They assume that it’s right and don’t learn from it. #engsschat#sschat
A3: If these are group assignments, then some will work on them and some will not; the free rider problem. If they are individual assignments many learners struggle to work on them on their own. They just don't know where to start. #engsschat
A3: giving students adequate feedback or understanding what students “don’t get” is a huge challenge. @flipgrid@padlet , and GAFE are the perfect tools to resolve these issues. #engsschat
#engsschat Have you used some of the video question tools that can embed questions into videos? I found these to help increase accountability. They are definitely not a cure all though...
There is no guarantee who did the work. There is not accountability for their work. Also, most of the time its copy and these are older skills. We are failing to teach students 21st century skills. #engsschat
A3: If these are group assignments, then some will work on them and some will not; the free rider problem. If they are individual assignments many learners struggle to work on them on their own. They just don't know where to start. #engsschat
A3: A huge issue is if the student is actually doing their work. It could be a fellow classmate or a parent which is not going to help the student out at all. #engsschat
A3: The high achievers keep on achieving while other students get stuck in a rut without understanding and sometimes cannot make up for it. Home conditions and responsibilities play such a huge role #engsschat
A3- Real time feedback! There’s nothing like walking around while students are working and asking probing questions or giving helpful advice. #engsschat
A3 I simply do not do this anymore. Ss often need classroom resources to accomplish (including help from T) Flipping allows Ss to work on hard stuff with help #engsschat#engsschat
#engsschat I tell them to use study hall times effectively, go to coffee shops or places with wifi (library), stay after school for 20 minutes to access the school's wifi.
Q3: I am also noticing that my students are downloading the @edmodo app on their phone and are communicating with me when they're not at school. Tomorrow, we are going to have a running chat about the state of the union. #engsschat
Ss find time before/after school or Study Halls to complete vids. It is another reason to them short and to the point. Stressing time management is important. #engsschat
A3: When I do assign projects, we do a majority of it in the classroom. This way, everyone knows what is expected and the group is there for assistance. #engsschat
A3: If students take work home, it can magically go missing or never gets done. I can see the benefit of doing those assignments in class under flipped model, as long as students have tech access at home to get notes. #engsschat
We're using our study hall/advisory periods right now to cycle through academic classes and help with the time we've missed for snow/ice/flu. Would be a easy time to add in a flipped video! #engsschat
A3 I simply do not do this anymore. Ss often need classroom resources to accomplish (including help from T) Flipping allows Ss to work on hard stuff with help #engsschat#engsschat
That's where I'm going with this: "flipping" the workflow & use of time lets Ss do these things INSIDE our classroom where we can monitor, assist, provide, etc. as needed! #engsschat
Since I just graduated high school recently I can assure you that this does happens in the school, which leaves many students clueless when time for assessment. #engsschat
Q3: I am also noticing that my students are downloading the @edmodo app on their phone and are communicating with me when they're not at school. Tomorrow, we are going to have a running chat about the state of the union. #engsschat
We've done the same with local businesses, but I find that 7th graders are at the mercy of finding a ride to/from. Generally try to encourage bus room time etc. #engsschat
Use assignment like a ticket into class, Ss may work on assignment in class (headphones) and some may also need further help with material. ID Ss with issues early make sure than can use after school time #engsschat
In reply to
@flipping_A_tchr, @theedumacater, @MsHolmesTeach
A2: Yes! It worked because I was able to go back and rewatch it again until I knew exactly what I was doing. Guessing flipping the class is similar :) #engsschat
If anyone hasn’t checked out Andrew Swans website do it https://t.co/kuKNf61oLg he has so many great resources just to see how he sets up his class, #engsschat
A3. HW is an equity issue. There is a difference in assigning homework, & allowing Ss to work independently on a project, whether it be home, school, etc- Some Ss may choose 2 work at home, while others will appreciate being able to work only at school #engsschat
I’m w/you about the 21st century skill part! Since I’m MS, they know what to do w/posters, but have to get a grasp on other elements to use in creation & presentation...as do Ts! #engsschat
Hi! I’m Vicki from PAand late to the party. I teach 10th grade online ENG and SS class with @kheiles713 -Cultural and Literary Studies. Geo is the SS part of the class. It’s a gray marriage! #engsschat
A3 I worked at one school where the parents did all the work. Now I teach at a school where parent support is so lacking that I never assign anything for HW that Ss would need materials for or would need help achieving. #engsschat
A4a: The biggest PRO of lectures/presentations in social studies classes is seeing my students' reactions as we go. They feed my presentation delivery. #engsschat#sschat#edchat
A4 Pro: a lecture could turn into a discussion... Ss are together in the room, can share ideas and opinions. Let the tangents take over and see what we learn. #engsschat
A3: You cannot be confident of who did the work. And you can't know where a student may need an intervention because the teacher wasn't present when the work was being done. #sschat#engsschat
A4 (Pro): sometimes students get so conditioned to tech/collaborative work that they are more engaged in a ‘lecture’ or ‘direct instruction’ - students now see THAT as the exception to the rule. Honors students see it as a fun and exciting change #engsschat
Cons are that students cannot keep their attention for longer periods of time. Flipped classrooms provide multiple avenues for students to access material and multiple ways to demonstrate their learning. Non-flipped classes cannot provide these opportunities as easily. #engsschat
A4: Students not being interested, not being able to ask questions while the teacher is lecturing, the teacher not speaking clearly or speaking to quickly, etc. #engsschat
A4b: The CON of lecturing/presenting in classes is time. Time is precious. In Deaf culture, we tend to elaborate concepts as needed. Not enough time left for other things I want to do. #engsschat#sschat
A4) Con. I have some Ss who know more about WWI than I do. Giving them a playlist approach is preferable to me lecturing about what they already know. #engsschat
A4. Use them to spark curiosity. You have, what.... an 8 minute window where you can use creative lecture to spark excitement and curiosity? Then turn that into creative problems solving with real world value that is fun and interesting #engsschat
A4a: Pros: Sometimes short mini lessons are the best way to reach EVERYONE. Some kids don't have access to the flipped lesson on short notice. #engsschat
A4b: Students not being interested, not being able to ask questions while the teacher is lecturing, the teacher not speaking clearly or speaking to quickly, etc. #engsschat
A4a A PRO of teacher lectures is the shear about of knowledge which can be transferred in a short period of time (IF the Ss pay attention). #sschat#engsschat
Q4A - Some learners, at every skill level, need the kind of explicit front-loaded instruction that only lecture can provide. Everything in moderation. #engsschat
A4a: The biggest PRO of lectures is when the students ask questions that get the other students involved with the lecture. This makes all the students intrigued in the topic and more fun for all of us! #engsschat
A4: most lectures are not engaging which looses students uninterested in my subject area which is large majority of students. Students who love history sometimes prefer lecture bc they’re more easily stimulated. #engsschat
This is what keeps me from doing 100% screencasts for my lectures. I think questions that students develop that spark conversation on certain topics can lead to really engaging and thoughtful dialogue! #engsschat@ERobbPrincipal@KGT_Educator@_on11@ToddRisser
4a: I think sometimes short lecture/direct instruction are useful when covering a topic students are confused about. Sometimes my students rather me lecture and explain/clarify something before they start asking questions #engsschat
Yes, with minimal success. Depended on if parents allowed student to submit their video response. Planning on trying again in a few weeks, with ample warning and explanations as to who will see and what it is for. #engsschat
#engsschat A4a-Allows for spontaneous discussion of an issue. Easier to relate modern news to what we are studying (ie. immigration news to immigration debates). Students can feel a special connection with their teacher as they tell an interesting story.
Discussion is a great way to explore Ss ideas and opinions. I will use direct instruction but not longer than 10-12 minutes and it always includes questions and discussion. #engsschat
A4a: when I lecture in class I know exactly what I said when they try and say "you never taught me that" which leads to 4b: teacher control issues of what and how students learn #engsschat
A4a: Lectures keep alive the legacy of storytelling that history and literature have been about for so long. It is also a way to model appropriate public speaking practice. They also set learners up for making informed decisions during activities and projects. #engsschat
AQa Con of lecture = when you do it too much. It is no different than any other teaching medium. The mix/balance is the magic of teaching. It will ALWAYS be that way #engsschat
#engsschat A4b-Students who cannot keep up with the lecture are left behind, the teacher has to repeat roughly the same things multiple times in a day, time is dedicated to being in front of students, instead of doing other 1:1 of small group tasks.
A4a Lectures can be done well if they are brief, interactive and made particularly relevant to Ss. On the other hand, most lectures are passive learning experiences. This concerns me bc research suggests active is better than passive learning. #engsschat
A4: Con- lose Ss attention. Online, I can’t see them physically so I try not to lecture often. When I provide instruction limit the time and make it more interactive. Ex- using Nearpod and other tools for formative assessment #engsschat
The biggest challenge I gave them was corroborating historical facts with three different readings. https://t.co/dLJeFsAK7a They did a great job. #engsschat
A4A: As a student, one of the biggest pros of in-class lectures is the conversation that can happen. It's easier to clear up confusion and go more in depth about interesting topics when the topic is being taught in person. #engsschat#EDW200
Q4B - Pure unadulterated lecture can leave students more confused and unaware than when the lesson started, if not given opportunities to engage with the content, questions and skills. Just because the method is efficient doesn't mean it's effective! #engsschat
A4b lectures can be boring for students if they are not engaging, and the teacher is speaking at you for an 1 1/2. I find when I lecture too much my students start zoning out. It’s all about finding a balance that works for you and your students #engsschat
All the yeses! There are moments in history that cannot be told through video only or by reading only. One of my most powerful lectures of the year is about the holocaust. I use video and photo, but I lecture and my room is silent. #engsschat
A4a: Lectures keep alive the legacy of storytelling that history and literature have been about for so long. It is also a way to model appropriate public speaking practice. They also set learners up for making informed decisions during activities and projects. #engsschat
I don't know what grade level you teach but I have found the occasional curse word in both of those I believe. I teach MS with rules against that. I have to watch carefully and skip ahead. I haven't always been successful and my Ss let me have it!
In reply to
@MsTaylorBlades, @hiphughes, @TheCrashCourse
A3: If it wasn't written down in an agenda than kids forget, or it's done last minute, or kids still have questions about the assignment. Canvas helps a lot with this, though. #engsschat
Q5 #engsschat
Let's brainstorm about things that students NEED our expertise, assistance, advice, resources, etc. to be successful ... those that really can't be homework!
Q4b Hearing an expert lecture who passionate and older than you--and who has valuable information-- is an enormously gratifying experience (as long as it isn't overused; it must be brief, pointed and meaningful). #engsschat#sschat
A4a A PRO of teacher lectures is the shear about of knowledge which can be transferred in a short period of time (IF the Ss pay attention). #sschat#engsschat
Could do some app smashing with something like Today's Meet, Padlet, etc. for Ss to pose ?s/comments as they're watching video. Can enable comments on Padlet posts now which is awesome. #engsschat
This is what keeps me from doing 100% screencasts for my lectures. I think questions that students develop that spark conversation on certain topics can lead to really engaging and thoughtful dialogue! #engsschat@ERobbPrincipal@KGT_Educator@_on11@ToddRisser
Q5 #engsschat
Let's brainstorm about things that students NEED our expertise, assistance, advice, resources, etc. to be successful ... those that really can't be homework!
#engsschat Ss need their social studies teachers to focus on skills in their classrooms. Learning about the facts of the time periods can mostly be accomplished through videos and readings. Working through primary sources, creating arguments, and debating are more important
A4 a/b pro and con - I have some ss who love lectures and always put on my evals they want more. Some just want to be passive & entertained. It’s low risk for them. That’s also the con. #engsschat
A5: authentic discussion with peers. I always incorporate it among Ss in my civics/English 1 integrated course. Civil discourse is absolutely a skill. #agreetodisagree#engsschat
Q5 #engsschat
Let's brainstorm about things that students NEED our expertise, assistance, advice, resources, etc. to be successful ... those that really can't be homework!
I try to limit my lectures and make them more 'heartfelt' and the students tell me they enjoy them. Maybe because they are few and far between, lol. They say they like when I ' just talk to us." #SSChat#engsschat
Q4b Hearing an expert lecture who passionate and older than you--and who has valuable information-- is an enormously gratifying experience (as long as it isn't overused; it must be brief, pointed and meaningful). #engsschat#sschat
Perhaps, but if everyone is not watching videos at the same time then can you have the same spontaneous conversations? I do like this idea for some screencasts though! #engsschat
Meaningful debate, students need to be taught the skills in how to have an opinion support it but be polite and kind to others who may differ in opinion #engsschat
A5: with extra time in classroom, I can provide meaningful support for my Deaf students in scaffolding their reading/writing skills as well as invest time on PBL. #engsschat#sschat#edchat
#engsschat Ss need their social studies teachers to focus on skills in their classrooms. Learning about the facts of the time periods can mostly be accomplished through videos and readings. Working through primary sources, creating arguments, and debating are more important
A5 - We always need more time in class to solicit students' self reflections of their own progress and then even more time to, with our students, reconcile their perceptions with our realities of where they've been, where they're at, and where they're going. #engsschat
Just bc we teach something doesn't mean we have done a good job of ensuring Ss learn it. Hearing & learning are 2 different things. I struggle with this & with making sure I've done less with the content and the Ss have done more. #engsschat
A5 Ss need our help seeing the “Big Picture” — connect the dots between past and present events and ideas. Also, teaching social skills, emotional intelligence and how to disagree respectfully. #engsschat#sschat
A4: If the content isn't interesting, then lecturing wastes class time. But some topics it is fun to engage in lectures, I think it depends on the class time you have available and what activities you mix in to reinforce what students learned from the lecture #engsschat
A5: Activities that exercise the part of the brain that lectures can't. Keeping moving throughout the day to exercise not only our minds, but our bodies. #engsschat
A5: I love doing seminars with my students on semi controversial topics in history. Sometimes they assume the role of a historical person sometimes it’s from a modern perspective. The Ss have great discussions & learn how to communicate better #engsschat
A5: Primary Source analysis and application to understand the context of the time period. If I can get kids to read and understand the facts and what not, then we can get into the drama found in primary sources #engsschat
Q5 #engsschat
Let's brainstorm about things that students NEED our expertise, assistance, advice, resources, etc. to be successful ... those that really can't be homework!
A5 Mock Trial has great procedures and skills for students. @crfusa 's Civil Conversation model is great for teaching discussion skills. Hard to do as HW. #engsschathttps://t.co/OrbYM4MPFT
A5- today we simulated a town at the start of the Depression. Definitely couldn’t have done that without a facilitator, and I have a feeling it will be an experience students continue to return to throughout the unit. #engsschat
A5. This should vary from day to day, week to week, and year to year. Don't do the same things each year. You have to challenge Ss to flatten the walls and not be confined to a classroom - and you have to do that yourself, as an educator #engsschat
A5: teaching in both day school and alternative (night school for 9-12 S’s) we need time for debate using strong evidence to support claims. S’s struggle with connecting their claim with evidence when they aren’t virtually verbatim #engsschat
Typically we flip what SOAPS (our technique for working with docs) so students know what each letter means. Ss practice using technique as class, in groups, and individually #engsschat
All the yeses! There are moments in history that cannot be told through video only or by reading only. One of my most powerful lectures of the year is about the holocaust. I use video and photo, but I lecture and my room is silent. #engsschat
A4a: Lectures keep alive the legacy of storytelling that history and literature have been about for so long. It is also a way to model appropriate public speaking practice. They also set learners up for making informed decisions during activities and projects. #engsschat
A5 I still feel Ss need help asking themselves questions that would trigger thoughts in responses. It’s as if they’ve passed lots of spoon fed yrs when little & need to have courage to move to next step & take chances #engsschat
A5: Besides the obvious of a) learning how to think like a historian especially in b) using/evaluating/corrobrating evidence, a T knows how to intervene when a student doesn't understand. In addition, a Ts expertise can push advanced Ss #engsschat#sschat
OUCH!! That touches on an interesting point. Every year I get 2 or 3 really resistant students (out of 90) who need coaxing, persuading, and more to accept my flipped model. They want to sit in class as passive learners. #engsschat#TooBadKiddos
A5: I want to have more time for discussions, debates and student exploration of current events. I want them to be able to ask questions and spend the day answering them. I want them to guide their own learning. #engsschat
What's guiding that frenetic pace? Work with who you must in your building or district to cut curriculum. Deeper, more meaningful reflection is more important than cursory coverage over millions of topics. We must find time to make that space for our students' sake. #engsschat
Yes! I also like to challenge them and have them research and argue their opponent’s side. It helps them not be so rigid in their thinking. #sschat#engsschat
Primary sources are also something that I love working with, early in the year students need a lot of guidance building background using sources #engsschat
A5: Discussion and analysis of world current events. Ss have great discussions about current events and are engaged. Love using Upfront Magazine, primary source analysis and context of the source #engsschat
I 100% agree, this is my first year at a new school and the district sets the pace, were not a tested subject though, so I am working to convince them to slow it down and get into more discussions and reflections #engsschat
A4b: Pros to lecturing is they can lead to great conversations and class discussions, and students can ask in real time what questions they have regarding the material in class #engsschat
Students need our expertise in how to access content. We can teach them how to access it and use it. We can teach them how to read historical documents, break them down and answer historical questions surrounding those documents. #engsschat
Q5 #engsschat
Let's brainstorm about things that students NEED our expertise, assistance, advice, resources, etc. to be successful ... those that really can't be homework!
Modeling reading a source & asking yourself ?s as you read, demonstrating annotation, etc. could make a good flipped lesson. Ss could rewatch as needed. #engsschat
A5 I still feel Ss need help asking themselves questions that would trigger thoughts in responses. It’s as if they’ve passed lots of spoon fed yrs when little & need to have courage to move to next step & take chances #engsschat
I always play both sides in a debate. I set up my "debates" where they can change sides and I will make arguments to make Ss change sides multiple times until they officially make up their mind #engsschat
Q5- We are aa 1:1 school, but not all have a device at home, so hands on projects need to happen in the classroom. iPads do not travel. I have to account for those without when I am planning both the assignment and the in class lessons. #SSChat#engsschat
Q5 #engsschat
Let's brainstorm about things that students NEED our expertise, assistance, advice, resources, etc. to be successful ... those that really can't be homework!
A6 Barrier = upfront work. Lots of time making (then updating) video, pairing with note sheets. Feel like I am still figuring it out about 3 years in #engsschat
A6b: I strongly believe that the greatest benefit of flipped classroom model in #DeafEd is language support. Deaf students can view content videos in ASL at home w/ family, and come to school for support/enrichment in reading & writing. #engsschat#sschat
A61: Our biggest barriers at our school is student access to technology and the internet at home. For many, the only device in their house is a video game console or a work computer belonging to their parents. I offer time after school and in class. #engsschat
Q6a: Considering I want to teach in an area where the cost of living is not very high, I may experience some students who cannot gain access to the online lecture videos. #engsschat
A6a: Not knowing if your students are putting in the work at home, thus making classroom time more difficult to try and spread yourself out to helping every student as much as they need. #engsschat
A62: The greatest benefit to flipping my class is the discussion! The discussion that comes from students getting the content before and then the time we can devote to tearing apart historical documents and all the writing we can do. Teaching them to argue correctly #engsschat
Btw has anyone else ‘flipped’ their review? I’ve had some success assigning @GetKahoot and @quizlet at home as students already know they enjoy it. It’s a great gateway into flipping. #engsschat
A6a: not all my students have reliable internet at home and in the classroom we are not 1:1. For some of my students they are needed at home after school so staying after isn’t an option for them #engsschat
A5: Students need the most support with anything that is content creation. Informational presentations, process papers, mock trials, debates and Socratic Seminars to name a few. Flipped instructions and more time in class is essential. #engsschat
A5: Debates, class discussions, activities that reinforce content all take class time but they are necessary for building and ensuring kids are solid on instruction #engsschat
A6a Barrier= fear and the sense that the approach would fizzle out A6b= model for students the importance of independent work without adult direction #engsschat
6a Greatest Barrier, getting students to buy into flipped classroom activities, once they do it will be really cool but just getting the first bite 🐟 #engsschat
Q6a) Save time by recording lessons that deal with those things you have to re-teach over and over and over again. Link Ss to them as needed, host on website, have on playlist, etc. #engsschat
A5 #engsschat Ss need to build skills, ideas and solutions with support in class. Debates, discussions, research guidance, conferencing, and actionable feedback
#engsschat If the videos were available, a single teacher could differentiate to all learning abilities and interests. If an ELA techer and SS teacher were collaborating, the amount of relevance that curriculum could provide would be astounding!
A6b: Considering I want to teach in an area where the cost of living is not very high, I may experience some students who cannot gain access to the online lecture videos. #engsschat
A6 b. It could lead to a deeper understanding of the course. If students did the work at home we could focus on the conversation and skills they need to be successful #engsschat
A6: Benefit- Ss can learn from the flipped material at their own pace. Help promote mastery and allow for individualized or small group instruction for any retracting or enrichment. #engsschat
A6a: Student resistance to changing what they're used to (and mine as well). I grew up with learning done primarily in the classroom; so changing perspective for everyone would be a barrier #engsschat
A6a: Considering I want to teach in an area where the cost of living is not very high, I may experience some students who cannot gain access to the online lecture videos. #engsschat
6b, greatest benefit, when done best students are driving their own learning going at their own pace, and learning in a way that works best for their learning style #engsschat
#engsschat I normally look for current news videos and scroll through my facebook until I find something relevant. Today for example we talked about immigration talks and the Chinese Exclusion Act and the denial of Jewish refugees during WWII.
I can’t wait for the day when someone somewhere listens to Ts saying “not so much so fast” instead of chastising those who go slower w/more knowledgeable Ss telling them they need to “pick up pace” #engsschat
Yes. I usually have some sort of question in place after they've watched the video as proof that they've watched, but some don't have access to a computer as easily as others. #engsschat
I don't intend to doublespeak, but: as the thoughtful educator you appear to be, it's more important to remain in front of students. Don't jeopardize your livelihood. That said, always do right by students, irrespective of what otherwise limits our effectiveness. #engsschat
A5: Barrier--If Ss don't do the "homework." If Ss are further marginalized by lack of internet access. Hard to differentiate in a flipped setting. Don't know Ss misconceptions they are walking in with #sschat#engsschat
I try and keep a mental note of who does and who doesn't. those that don't are able to listen/watch during the start of class. #SSChat#engsschat It isn't their fault.
A5: Barrier--If Ss don't do the "homework." If Ss are further marginalized by lack of internet access. Hard to differentiate in a flipped setting. Don't know Ss misconceptions they are walking in with #sschat#engsschat
A6b: The benefits alone would be additional time to review&go over what students don't know. Everyone has the same basic knowledge from watching videos at home, &now they come to class ready to build on that. It's an exciting concept I would like to learn more about! #engsschat
@GetKahoot now has an option to assign as hw! Students have to use the app on a mobile device, though, so I had some issues with kids trying to use a computer. Hopefully that will change soon. #engsschat
In reply to
@MrAllardSS, @GetKahoot, @quizlet, @GetKahoot
I would welcome any DM's from #engsschat folks who want to send specific Qs about video-making, "what to do in class", etc.
You can also peruse my oddly-named blog https://t.co/NzzGRI3Pvg
#engsschat Ss need their social studies teachers to focus on skills in their classrooms. Learning about the facts of the time periods can mostly be accomplished through videos and readings. Working through primary sources, creating arguments, and debating are more important
A6 a huge barrier I find is the idea of perfection. Sometimes perfection prevents good ideas from taking shapes. If progress were the focus, then things might be a bit easier to do. Start small, and find the easy wins! #engsschat
