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covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:00 PM EST

Welcome to #utedchat. Tonight I’ll lead the disc on Asking Great ?s. What is your name, school, and favorite question for icebreakers.

bobjackman Jan 20 @ 11:00 PM EST

#utedchat Checking in, but will be in and out.

RoysGil Jan 20 @ 11:01 PM EST

#utedchat Checking in, but will be in and out. https://t.co/kT0awZ3OB4

kiingkaaylee Jan 20 @ 11:00 PM EST

so excited for our first friendly (: come support your soccer girls @ sharpstown tomorrow, 4:30 it's bout to be litttt!!!

DaniKSloan Jan 20 @ 11:01 PM EST

Dani from @UENpd | What was your first aol screen name? #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:02 PM EST

Share your thoughts about tonight’s topic in a Google Form - https://t.co/WnILWi2mow #utedchat

segolilylife Jan 20 @ 11:02 PM EST

#UTedChat Courtney Johnson checking in. #segolilylife

bobjackman Jan 20 @ 11:02 PM EST

#utedchat @covili great question! I rarely do icebreaker a because I never know what to do. Can't wait to get some ideas.

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:03 PM EST

Jared from @UENpd - love asking people about the first concert they ever attended. #johndenver #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:05 PM EST

Q1 Self-reflection time: Why do you typically ask questions to students in class? What is your purpose? #utedchat

ksteedtech Jan 20 @ 11:05 PM EST

#UtedChat Hey! Kareena Steed Vance here. Technology Specialist for Granite District and ready to learn about great questions!

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:05 PM EST

Any lurkers out there in #utedchat tonight? Say hi if you’re out there in cyberland.

bobjackman Jan 20 @ 11:06 PM EST

#utedchat A1: To check for understanding. But transitioning to discussion.

pamturley55 Jan 20 @ 11:06 PM EST

Pam from Nebo checking in #utedchat

DaniKSloan Jan 20 @ 11:07 PM EST

A1: I like to check for understanding and hopefully spark conversations that can lead to deeper learning. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:07 PM EST

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covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:08 PM EST

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segolilylife Jan 20 @ 11:08 PM EST

#UTedChat A1 to get a pulse if what I'm teaching is engaging. Kids let you know pretty fast.

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:09 PM EST

A1 I know I typically ask questions to get Ss engaged and participating. Helps for assessment, but prefer projects. #utedchat

ksteedtech Jan 20 @ 11:10 PM EST

A1: My main job is to train tools. Qs I ask have to do with facts in understanding the system and why the program is importatnt. #UtedChat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:11 PM EST

@segolilylife I agree that kids will let you know if content is catching their interest. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:12 PM EST

Q2 - What are your frustrations with student responses to your questions? How do you deal with the situation? #utedchat

RJLoweut Jan 20 @ 11:12 PM EST

A1: Mainly to check for understanding, or to spark discussion #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:12 PM EST

Love that this just popped up from my PLN. #utedchat https://t.co/ve0pm9O5a7

JanetChowMSc Jan 20 @ 11:11 PM EST

The world is about questions. Questions that inspire, questions that lead to others. They spin and connect.

profbutcher Jan 20 @ 11:12 PM EST

Late to the party, but better late than never! Kirsten Butcher from @IDETProgram Now for a furious review of what I missed so far #utedchat

MaryTouchet Jan 20 @ 11:12 PM EST

Mary Touchet joining #UTedchat from AMES High School Fav Ice Breaker Question… What are are your coolest scars from childhood?

segolilylife Jan 20 @ 11:12 PM EST

#UTedChat A1 cont. Its all about the right questions to ignite excitement about the "why" we need to learn.

bobjackman Jan 20 @ 11:12 PM EST

#utedchat Q2: the shallowness of their answers.

pamturley55 Jan 20 @ 11:13 PM EST

A2 The same students answering questions. Tech backchannels, discussion boards,etc help. #utedchat

profbutcher Jan 20 @ 11:14 PM EST

A1: I use questions to prompt students to engage in deep learning processes: prediction, analysis, inference, transfer, etc. #utedchat

MaryTouchet Jan 20 @ 11:15 PM EST

A1 When I question Ss I am typically encouraging discussion which leads to checking for understanding. Talking math is important #UTedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:15 PM EST

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DaniKSloan Jan 20 @ 11:15 PM EST

A2: When students aren't prepared to participate. It's one thing to not understand & have questions, but another to not be ready. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:16 PM EST

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profbutcher Jan 20 @ 11:16 PM EST

A2: Students sometimes are afraid to be wrong. I try to break them of that early. I want them reasoning & making educated guesses #utedchat

segolilylife Jan 20 @ 11:16 PM EST

#UTedChat A2 if students give that deer staring at the headlights look. You're not articulating the clarity of what you're asking.

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:17 PM EST

A2 I love it when questions and answers lead us into a good discussion. Hate it when Ss are trying to get me off task. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:17 PM EST

@segolilylife I think the deer in the headlights has way more to do with me than it does with my Ss. Usually a bad question. #utedchat

EdTecHakk Jan 20 @ 11:18 PM EST

A1: Typically I ask students questions to start discussion about what they want / need to know and check for understanding. #utedchat

DaniKSloan Jan 20 @ 11:18 PM EST

@covili Mr. Covili do you have any theories on Making a Murderer? #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:18 PM EST

@JanetChowMSc Yes - we’re talking about asking better questions in #utedchat tonight.

segolilylife Jan 20 @ 11:19 PM EST

#UTedChat true that's how you know if you're on or off as a teacher.

MaryTouchet Jan 20 @ 11:19 PM EST

A2 If I don’t get a desired response from the Ss, the majority of the time it was my fault-bad question. So, I rephrase or clarify #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:19 PM EST

@DaniKSloan Now that you mention it I do…Hey, wait a minute! #utedchat

EdTecHakk Jan 20 @ 11:19 PM EST

A2: Not so much frustrated with responses to ?'s as frustrated with ?'s about what I just said by students who don’t listen. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:20 PM EST

Q3 - Essential questions are at the heart of education. How do you help your students ask essential questions in their learning? #utedchat

ksteedtech Jan 20 @ 11:20 PM EST

A2: Get frustrated w/Ss playing w/their screen. I control their computers remotely, bring Ss to the carpet, or use positive cueing #UtedChat

segolilylife Jan 20 @ 11:21 PM EST

#UTedChat A3 Start with the "Why" Ss are naturally curious.

DaniKSloan Jan 20 @ 11:21 PM EST

A3: I feel like essential questions help teachers and students see the bigger picture of WHY we're doing what we're doing. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:21 PM EST

A3 I think essential questions are more about curiosity than anything else. I feel successful when Ss are allowed to be curious. #utedchat

segolilylife Jan 20 @ 11:22 PM EST

#UTedChat A3 the why leads to analysis and ultimately to syntheses.

EdTecHakk Jan 20 @ 11:22 PM EST

A3: For students to question their solutions and look for alternatives to their methods is essential in order to spark ingenuity. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:23 PM EST

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DaniKSloan Jan 20 @ 11:23 PM EST

A3 p2: It helps if students can relate what they're doing in class to what they want to do in real life. #utedchat

NormanEmerson7 Jan 20 @ 11:23 PM EST

A3 If students are presented with very clear objectives at the start of the lesson, they will be able to formulate essential q's #utedchat

pamturley55 Jan 20 @ 11:24 PM EST

A3 Too often ts identify the essential questions. Ss posing questions ignites curiousity and learning. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:25 PM EST

@NormanEmerson7 Completely agree Norman. When I establish clear expectations it helps Ss think on a deeper level. #utedchat

profbutcher Jan 20 @ 11:25 PM EST

A3. I see essential questions as focusing on how key concepts apply to authentic, concrete examples from students' lives. #utedchat

segolilylife Jan 20 @ 11:25 PM EST

#UTedChat it's all about being the lead learner. Getting Ss excited about the content.

pamturley55 Jan 20 @ 11:25 PM EST

If ss can google the answer to our questions, we are asking the wrong questions. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:27 PM EST

Q4 - What are your strategies to get more students involved in class discussion? What role can technology play? #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:27 PM EST

@pamturley55 Agreed, but I think there is a place for lower level questions in class. #utedchat

profbutcher Jan 20 @ 11:28 PM EST

@pamturley55 I absolutely agree! Good questions go beyond presented information, require deep thinking, synthesis, & application! #utedchat

pamturley55 Jan 20 @ 11:28 PM EST

@NormanEmerson7 Let me google that #utedchat

DaniKSloan Jan 20 @ 11:29 PM EST

A4: If Ss are nervous to participate I usually use humor to break the ice. Tech can help by letting everyone respond anonymously. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:29 PM EST

A4 Interesting that as Ss get older they answer fewer questions in class. What changed? #utedchat

segolilylife Jan 20 @ 11:29 PM EST

#UTedChat A4 I watched how a school used GD to collaborate with one another today. Ss created rubrics and used the right academic language

MaryTouchet Jan 20 @ 11:29 PM EST

A3 Luckily my curriculum has the Q’s for Ss to be discussing in their learning teams in every lesson! #Utedchat https://t.co/qmjE3APrAl

ksteedtech Jan 20 @ 11:30 PM EST

A3: Authenticating student learning helps them to improve on asking essential questions. #UtedChat

profbutcher Jan 20 @ 11:30 PM EST

@covili @pamturley55 True, if building to high level thinking. But need to guard against stopping w/ easy to ask recall questions #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:30 PM EST

My new favorite anonymous discussion board is Padlet. Easy to set up and a great way to encourage all Ss to participate. #utedchat

NormanEmerson7 Jan 20 @ 11:30 PM EST

A4 Perhaps through using a twitter backchannel? #utedchat

DaniKSloan Jan 20 @ 11:30 PM EST

@covili Unfortunately they were probably made feel uncomfortable or dumb by a teacher or classmate. #utedchat

segolilylife Jan 20 @ 11:31 PM EST

#UTedChat True, lower level questions give Ss a base for understanding.

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:31 PM EST

@profbutcher @pamturley55 Agreed - can’t stop with comprehension questions and feel successful as teacher or learner. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:32 PM EST

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profbutcher Jan 20 @ 11:32 PM EST

A4. Wait time! Also, giving prediction options and making EVERYONE vote on an option. That leads to good discussion. #utedchat

MaryTouchet Jan 20 @ 11:32 PM EST

A4 To get more Ss engaged in a class discussion, Q’s that begin with “What do you think about…” are great! No right/wrong answer #UTedchat

pamturley55 Jan 20 @ 11:32 PM EST

A4 AnswerGarden. Ask a question and responses create word cloud in real time. #utedchat

EdTecHakk Jan 20 @ 11:33 PM EST

A4: Using a tool like @CanvasLMS allows you to ask questions and get kids thinking asynchronously. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:33 PM EST

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Kidsmathtalk Jan 20 @ 11:35 PM EST

@MaryTouchet shows that you value ss thinking as well #utedchat

pamturley55 Jan 20 @ 11:35 PM EST

A4 @CanvasLMS discussion bds are valuable, but find that ss need some guidance on how to use effectively. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:36 PM EST

Q5 A key part of students responding to questions is trust with the teacher. How do you build trust with your students? #utedchat

Kidsmathtalk Jan 20 @ 11:37 PM EST

Joining a little late but glad I could catch this great convo #utedchat https://t.co/ixBxeHsEkP

Kidsmathtalk Jan 20 @ 11:37 PM EST

A5: listening to them, valuing their experience and the knowledge they come with #utedchat

NormanEmerson7 Jan 20 @ 11:38 PM EST

A5 First of all, respect must be earned and maintained #utedchat

DaniKSloan Jan 20 @ 11:38 PM EST

A5: By getting to know your Ss, treating them with respect, helping them work through a wrong answer, validate their thinking. #utedchat

michelle_zey Jan 20 @ 11:38 PM EST

A5: Build trust by sharing honest experiences, asking Qs that show real interest & listening with intent. Ss need to know you. #utedchat

EdTecHakk Jan 20 @ 11:38 PM EST

A5: Best method of building trust with students is to model failure with modesty along with how to accept help graciously. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:38 PM EST

@Kidsmathtalk Trust comes down to relationships. Tough to trust if we don’t know one another. #utedchat

EdTecHakk Jan 20 @ 11:39 PM EST

So… I can’t help but notice that @lars3eb is missing from this #utedchat. Is it the apocolypse?

Kidsmathtalk Jan 20 @ 11:39 PM EST

@covili is this a poll you ran or from an article somewhere? #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:40 PM EST

@Kidsmathtalk We used a Google Form earlier to get some discussion going. #utedchat

ksteedtech Jan 20 @ 11:40 PM EST

A4: Think-Pair-Share, Jigsaw, Collaborative Google Documents, Edmodo comments/discussions #UtedChat

profbutcher Jan 20 @ 11:40 PM EST

A5. During discussion, helps to pick out good parts of every answer even if not "right" Helps Ss see learning as thinking process #utedchat

EdTecHakk Jan 20 @ 11:40 PM EST

Anyone know what time it is in London right now? Is it tea time @lars3eb ???? #utedchat #mormonscantdrinktea #eveninengland #thatsfunny

MaryTouchet Jan 20 @ 11:40 PM EST

A5 Right away Ss know that I value their different strategies & when I openly validate the new ideas they share- they feel safe #Utedchat

Kidsmathtalk Jan 20 @ 11:41 PM EST

@covili smart idea! #utedchat I teach my ss about F.A.I.L which has helped a few with the anxiety

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:41 PM EST

@EdTecHakk We need to model what it’s like to explore issues we don’t understand. Show it’s ok to NOT have the answer #utedchat

profbutcher Jan 20 @ 11:42 PM EST

A5. Also, I explicitly address that we are a learning community, and that means we respect each other and work together to learn. #utedchat

segolilylife Jan 20 @ 11:42 PM EST

#UTedChat A5 I agree with all of you. Trust. Be the change that you wish to see in the world. Mahatma Gandhi

Kidsmathtalk Jan 20 @ 11:43 PM EST

@covili @EdTecHakk I am still wanted to try "my favorite no" that I have heard about on twitter. I need to write it in my plans #utedchat

EdTecHakk Jan 20 @ 11:43 PM EST

@covili Right on! Especially with tech. I often tell t’s “you have 30 Canvas experts sitting in your room, ask them for help.” #utedchat

pamturley55 Jan 20 @ 11:43 PM EST

Be trustworthy. #utedchat

profbutcher Jan 20 @ 11:45 PM EST

@EdTecHakk Definitely! I love to discuss my incorrect predictions in class. Working through my mistakes makes it safe to be wrong. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:45 PM EST

Q6 How do you encourage students to self-reflect? What are some ways to have students ask themselves great questions? #utedchat

MaryTouchet Jan 20 @ 11:45 PM EST

@Kidsmathtalk “Mistakes are expected, respected and inspected.” @joboaler #growthmindset #Utedchat @covili @EdTecHakk

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:46 PM EST

@pamturley55 Great comment Pam. That is one thing we can all control. #utedchat

EdTecHakk Jan 20 @ 11:46 PM EST

A6: Journalling/blogging is my fav form of reflection. A lot of writing 2 get 2 the big essential question, then breakthrough. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:47 PM EST

A6 #utedchat https://t.co/yHHGRnlJVT

Kidsmathtalk Jan 20 @ 11:47 PM EST

@MaryTouchet @joboaler @covili @EdTecHakk love it! That should the the class theme, motto, inspiration! #utedchat

michelle_zey Jan 20 @ 11:48 PM EST

A6: Model your own reflection. In writing so they can see it, live and out-loud. Talk through your own process & lead by example. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:48 PM EST

A6 Really like the reflective question of the day in class. Could be an exit ticket or a self-starter? #utedchat

myles8383 Jan 20 @ 11:49 PM EST

A6: Journaling at the end of each day. Ss write a celebration, 1 thing learned, goal for next day. Weekly reflection too. #utedchat

ksteedtech Jan 20 @ 11:50 PM EST

A5: Build trust with Ss by validating their opinions; community circle where Ss practice being open and being good listeners #UtedChat

pamturley55 Jan 20 @ 11:50 PM EST

@Flipgrid is a new tool to quickly collect video reflections #utedchat

Kidsmathtalk Jan 20 @ 11:51 PM EST

A6: I have been getting more into scales bc of district and it is research based. Not sure this is leading to specific q asking + #utedchat

EdTecHakk Jan 20 @ 11:51 PM EST

A6: Twitter! Or better yet, Instagram! Have kids reflect by posting their discovery online. End of year = collection of ideas. #utedchat

MaryTouchet Jan 20 @ 11:51 PM EST

A6 My HS Ss have a math journal that they write 1 question they still have at the end of the lesson (or want to explore more) #Utedchat

myles8383 Jan 20 @ 11:51 PM EST

A6: Also Ss write reflection about their #geniushour weekly on their blog. #utedchat

Kidsmathtalk Jan 20 @ 11:52 PM EST

A6:+beyond "how do I get to 3,4,etc." unless T models think alouds to help ss ask deeper q beyond numbers #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:52 PM EST

@MaryTouchet OK - that’s the coolest thing I heard today. Love the math journal #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:53 PM EST

Q7 Share your best/worst strategy for asking questions to the whole class. What works or doesn’t work for you? #utedchat

Kidsmathtalk Jan 20 @ 11:54 PM EST

off to bed now... Thanks for letting me join in tonight! have a great end of the week! #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:54 PM EST

A7 Questions don’t work when they are used to mask being unprepared. #didiadmittothat #utedchat

ksteedtech Jan 20 @ 11:55 PM EST

A7: Worst strategy. Ask a question that has one answer, and ask one student. #UtedChat

pamturley55 Jan 20 @ 11:55 PM EST

A7 Not giving enough wait time for answers doesn't work. Bueller?... Bueller?... Bueller? #utedchat

michelle_zey Jan 20 @ 11:55 PM EST

A7: Worst: asking questions to try to trip up unprepared students. Kids don't forget who you embarrass even if its not them. #utedchat

EdTecHakk Jan 20 @ 11:55 PM EST

A7: Worst strategy - yelling at an entire class “What are you people... On dope?” see - https://t.co/PkrdMrLrbe #utedchat

profbutcher Jan 20 @ 11:56 PM EST

A7. I like to have a process of thinking in mind as the purpose of my question, rather than a specific answer. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:57 PM EST

@michelle_zey True for adults as well. Sometimes it better to let it go. #utedchat

myles8383 Jan 20 @ 11:58 PM EST

A7: best str. to involve all ss is padlet. Also like having ss run our class meetings where they ask all the questions to peers. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Jan 20 @ 11:59 PM EST

Thanks for joining us for #utedchat tonight. Next week @DaniKSloan leads the BYOD charge!

segolilylife Jan 20 @ 11:59 PM EST

#utedchat A7 Have Ss use the language of their self created rubric to answer Q's. Worst answer on a worksheet.

MaryTouchet Jan 20 @ 11:59 PM EST

Please join me Tomorrow #UTmathchat Thurs 1/21 9-10pmMST Using Standards of Math Practice https://t.co/GDmgx3IdYq #mathSMP #MTBoS #utedchat