#FWEdChat Archive

A weekly twitter chat moderated by Fort Worth ISD Technology Learning Coaches. Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. CST

Tuesday April 17, 2018
8:00 PM EDT

  • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #FWEdChat! Tonight we’ll be discussing Academic Best Practices and FWISD’s on-demand professional learning video series. An overview video at - https://t.co/XAonx4i8kZ AND a sample video from @FWSocialStudies at - https://t.co/pMybSu7LEY are available as references.
  • EdTechDaina Apr 17 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Hi all! I'm Daina, Educational Technology Learning Coach for FWISD. I'm very excited to help teachers implement technology along with the learning model because they fit so well together! #FWEdChat
  • fortworthjasso Apr 17 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Ready! Mark Jasso Secondary Literacy Coordinator And I'm excited about putting together some collections on TweetDeck to share with students to use during their research. #FWEdChat
  • FWISDElemMath Apr 17 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    #FWEdChat Elementary Math here ready to join in on the chat!
  • FWEdCat Apr 17 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hello from Denver International Airport! Tech Coach from Fort Worth ISD waiting to get back there. Eager to learn more about UbD and Problem Based Learning in the near future! #Fwedchat
  • J_Frndez Apr 17 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    John from @fwsocialstudies - An instructional strategy I want to learn more about is conceptual thinking applied to regional contexts in World Cultures. #fwedchat
  • 1to1Andy - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    I'm Andy, a 1:1 Technology Learning Coach from @FWISDTech, and I'm always wanting to learn more about digital storytelling and its democratization of the classroom. #FWEdChat
  • FWISDCurriculum Apr 17 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Happy to join #FWEdChat Leader of C&I, avid reader and recent knee ligament expert 🤣- Strategy I’m excited to try: Shared Writing ✍🏾
  • fortworthjasso Apr 17 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Is this the first #fwedchat with the new Twitter handle? @FWEdCat taking over.
    In reply to @FWEdCat, @FWEdCat
  • EdTechAlli - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hi! Allison, here. EC-8 EdTech Coach. I’m eager to help teachers truly implement blended learning. I want the tech to just blend in and not be viewed as separate. #fwedchat
  • johnbriese Apr 17 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Good evening everyone! I'm John from Ed Tech. I'm excited to help Ts implement the new #LearningModel into their classrooms moving forward #FWEdChat
  • freckledtech Apr 17 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Thanks to @JNtheLearner for hosting #fwedchat tonight!
  • 1to1Andy - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    By the way, this is what @fwedcat and I drove through in Denver, so we could #fwedchat from the airport.
  • ShonhamEdTech Apr 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Shontae Hamilton technology instructional coach...I’m excited to help teachers implement the new FWISD learning model #FWEdChat
  • 1to1MC - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    #fwedchat Michael Cummings Technology learning coach - I can’t wait to see all the ways to use our LMS #itslearning with our new learning model and technology integration
  • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    My pleasure! #FWEDCHAT
    In reply to @freckledtech
  • leeann_learner Apr 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Lee Ann O'Loughlin all things Learning Model supporter and cheerleader joining #FWEdChat
  • freckledtech Apr 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    My name is Daniel I’m part of the @FWISDTech team. Would love to dive into #differentiation and #scaffolding more deeply... #FWEdChat
  • johnbriese Apr 17 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    I was wondering what your timing was like. I'm picturing @FWEdCat running to the gate agent saying, "Hold the plane! #FWEDChat isn't over yet!"
    In reply to @1to1Andy, @FWEdCat, @FWEdCat
  • ToshMcGaughy Apr 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    #FWEdChat Tosh, ESC11 coach, I enjoy Flipgrid, Animaker, & Canva for all types of student products.
  • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Reminders: Include #FWEdChat in ALL posts. Start responses to Qs w/ A1, A2, A3, or A4 as appropriate. ENJOY!! Here we go w/ Q1...
  • JeanOttoEdTech Apr 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Jean Otto, EC-8 Tech Coach. Have to agree with Allison about blended learning. #FWEdChat
  • FWEdCat Apr 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    You REALLY get me. #fwedchat 4 lyfe. Also, no worries! We're delayed and not landing until after midnight. Plenty of time to chat!
    In reply to @johnbriese, @1to1Andy
  • khechara Apr 17 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Hi, I’m Khechara from Florida, living in Texas, so proud of the #BestPractices videos. The vocabulary strategies in science 🔬 really appeal to me! #FWEdChat #Academics
  • EdTechDuchess Apr 17 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Hello I Dennishia I am EC-8 TLC . Not new but loving implementing seesaw portfolios in kindergarten. @EdTechDuchess #Fwedchat
  • johnbriese Apr 17 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: We can always learn more no matter how long we’ve been working or how great our classroom environment is. Sharing #BestPractices helps everyone refine the great things that are already happening in the classroom, helping our Ss in the end #FWEdChat
    • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT
      Reminders: Include #FWEdChat in ALL posts. Start responses to Qs w/ A1, A2, A3, or A4 as appropriate. ENJOY!! Here we go w/ Q1...
  • FWISDElemMath Apr 17 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    #FWEdChat A1 I agree that best practice is a refinement of everyday teaching. I feel daily lessons without incorporating a best practice or two would indicate an alternate practice less than ideal for our learners.
  • 1to1MC - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 #FWEdChat Agree - Most teachers already know how to teach, but sharing best practices is a great way to hone ones skills and grow. As teachers is it important to model #lifelonglearner
    • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT
      Reminders: Include #FWEdChat in ALL posts. Start responses to Qs w/ A1, A2, A3, or A4 as appropriate. ENJOY!! Here we go w/ Q1...
  • sellason Apr 17 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Hi 👋 I’m Shana EC-8 director with @fwisdtech and I like trying out all types of instructional strategies to see what works best. #Fwedchat
  • xavierpantoja10 Apr 17 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    #FWEdChat Xavier Pantoja, HS curriculum coordinator for social studies
  • ywlalibrary Apr 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Victor Chapa, librarian and forever Social Studies teacher. I’m interested in Realia opportunities for students as an instructional strategy. #FWEdChat
  • EdTechDaina Apr 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: I agree with the thought that best practices are refinements of every day teaching. Best practices really allow you ways to tackle the curriculum/content in a way that's proven to be successful. #fwedchat
  • leeann_learner Apr 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1 #FWEDCHAT Refinement probably but to me it is about deepening the understanding of why the BP is best.
  • fortworthjasso Apr 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    I forgot to add my #FWEdChat !!
    In reply to @JNtheLearner
  • 1to1Andy - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: I think this sums up my position. #FWEdChat
    In reply to @JNtheLearner
  • johnbriese Apr 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    The same procedures can get monotonous as well. It's fun to switch it up every now and then. It's good for us and the Ss! #FWEdChat
    In reply to @FWISDElemMath
  • AmberlieThomas Apr 17 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1) yes it should be, however with the push of standardized testing I am afraid our refinement can be headed in the wrong direction. #fwedchat 😬
    • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT
      Reminders: Include #FWEdChat in ALL posts. Start responses to Qs w/ A1, A2, A3, or A4 as appropriate. ENJOY!! Here we go w/ Q1...
  • khechara Apr 17 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1. Yes, I agree. Nothing new just getting better at what we do! Good educators are by nature learners improving their craft. #FWEdChat
    • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT
      Reminders: Include #FWEdChat in ALL posts. Start responses to Qs w/ A1, A2, A3, or A4 as appropriate. ENJOY!! Here we go w/ Q1...
  • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Ready for Q2, #FWEdChat? A rhetorical questions of course...here we go....
  • edtechjim - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Jim Ekrut, EC-8 educational technology coach, loving PBLs. Some of my favorite practitioners use TouchCast Studio, PowerPoint, Sway, iMovie among others. #fwedchat
  • EdTechDuchess Apr 17 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1: I have to agree. Most teachers know exactly what to do when in comes to academic best practices #Fwedchat
    • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT
      Reminders: Include #FWEdChat in ALL posts. Start responses to Qs w/ A1, A2, A3, or A4 as appropriate. ENJOY!! Here we go w/ Q1...
  • FWEdCat Apr 17 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Q1: Teaching strategies/academic best practices are the refinement of the art that is teaching. If something works out if the data shows positive correlation, run with it. Make it work. That's good teaching! #fwedchat
    In reply to @JNtheLearner
  • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Now we’re getting all post modern in our 🤔. Good stuff! #FWEDCHAT
    In reply to @1to1Andy
  • ToshMcGaughy Apr 17 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    #FWEdChat A1: Agree!!! Watched a phenomenal math teacher at Jacquet MS use QuizletLive to get his students to use the math vocab in academic discussions. He took “turn & talk” to the next level with a simple, free tech tool.
  • ywlalibrary Apr 17 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: Best practices make use of time-tested instructional strategies, but must be future-orientated where current teaching practice has become outdated or irrelevant. Remind us what works, but introduce teachers to inventive and effective new teaching skills. #FWEdChat
  • sellason Apr 17 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Excuse me if I don’t get to all the questions tonight because I’m on ONE BAR of 4G!!!! It’s taking forever to load. #fwedchat
  • johnbriese Apr 17 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    "why" we are learning something can be more important than the actual topic itself both for Ss and Ts #FWEdChat
    • leeann_learner Apr 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT
      A1 #FWEDCHAT Refinement probably but to me it is about deepening the understanding of why the BP is best.
  • EdTechAlli - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: I agree that #BestPractices are a refinement of everyday teaching. The best practices are focused and well planned. #FWEdChat
    • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT
      Reminders: Include #FWEdChat in ALL posts. Start responses to Qs w/ A1, A2, A3, or A4 as appropriate. ENJOY!! Here we go w/ Q1...
  • xavierpantoja10 Apr 17 @ 8:14 PM EDT
  • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    We’ll put. #FWEDCHAT
    • AmberlieThomas Apr 17 @ 8:12 PM EDT
      A1) yes it should be, however with the push of standardized testing I am afraid our refinement can be headed in the wrong direction. #fwedchat 😬
      • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT
        Reminders: Include #FWEdChat in ALL posts. Start responses to Qs w/ A1, A2, A3, or A4 as appropriate. ENJOY!! Here we go w/ Q1...
  • ToshMcGaughy Apr 17 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    #fwedchat Yes! Sharing ideas is how teachers continue to grow!
    • 1to1MC - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:10 PM EDT
      A1 #FWEdChat Agree - Most teachers already know how to teach, but sharing best practices is a great way to hone ones skills and grow. As teachers is it important to model #lifelonglearner
      • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT
        Reminders: Include #FWEdChat in ALL posts. Start responses to Qs w/ A1, A2, A3, or A4 as appropriate. ENJOY!! Here we go w/ Q1...
  • FWISDCurriculum Apr 17 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A1. We agree that academic Best Practices refine everyday teaching. We get to pick and choose the extend to which we learn & grow and how open we are to build on current practices. 🌟 #FWEdChat
    • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT
      Reminders: Include #FWEdChat in ALL posts. Start responses to Qs w/ A1, A2, A3, or A4 as appropriate. ENJOY!! Here we go w/ Q1...
  • EdTechAlli - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    I agree with you! We have to focus more on Ss reflecting on real world learning. They have to make connections, not just take a test. #Constructivism #fwedchat
    In reply to @AmberlieThomas
  • leeann_learner Apr 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2 #FWEdChat Working with the implementation of the Learning Model one of the questions I hear is how to structure student reflection other than journaling? #bestpractices
  • JeanOttoEdTech Apr 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1: I have to disagree that Best Practices are the refinement of everyday teaching practices. Time has proven that everyday teaching practices are not always effective. Best Practices should be research driven and highly impactful. #FWEdChat
  • edtechjim - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Agree, in PLN and PLC environments. We sharpen each other and process/adapt new ideas from outside. #fwedchat
  • FWISDCurriculum Apr 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2. Joe this is too hard... what? #FWEdChat
  • johnbriese Apr 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Quizlet Live is so great! What a great way to get the Ss actively using the academic vocabulary rather than just memorizing a list #FWEdChat
    In reply to @ToshMcGaughy
  • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Indeed. Teaching is an art! #FWEDCHAT
    In reply to @FWEdCat
  • ShonhamEdTech Apr 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    I agree....in sharing information/refining teaching you bring solutions to shared problems & learn new resources...we’re never to old to learn & perfect teaching strategies #FWEdChat
    • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT
      Reminders: Include #FWEdChat in ALL posts. Start responses to Qs w/ A1, A2, A3, or A4 as appropriate. ENJOY!! Here we go w/ Q1...
  • J_Frndez Apr 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: Best practices associated with differentiation/language acquisition pose the greatest implementation challenge. These strategies are often identified as “just good teaching,” when in reality the selection, implementation, and monitoring must be deliberate. #fwedchat
  • xavierpantoja10 Apr 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    #FWEdChat A1 I agree, best practices bring out the excellence that is already inside each educator.
  • FWISDElemMath Apr 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    #FWEdChat In looking at our responses I wonder: Is best practice in the "eye of the beholder"? How do we truly define best practice for teachers?
  • 1to1Andy - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: I love formative assessment, but it's always a work in progress. We constantly have to adapt and evolve our strategies so they don't become mundane and irrelevant. #FWEdChat
  • 1to1MC - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2 #FWEdChat Group critiques are always a challenge - getting them to flow and stay on topic is difficult. I would say work in progress, because it changes every year.
  • EdTechDaina Apr 17 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: I always felt very successful w/my Ss when implementing close reading strategies & I also felt very successful at giving clear goals to the Ss & supporting them with encouragement/positive feedback. #FWEdChat
  • TurnerGardenia Apr 17 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A1 Refinement in the way of making what is good better and doing it with great consistency ...#FWEdChat
    In reply to @JNtheLearner
  • fortworthjasso Apr 17 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Q2. #FWEdChat I think scaffolding is successful because it is a work-in-progress.
  • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Time to take a breather...Breathe. (Yes, Joe's questions might make your head hurt a bit. Rest assured it's perfectly normal.) Shake it out. Breathe. Think a happy thing. Now...let's roll...Q3... #FWEdChat
  • FWEdCat Apr 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Q2: I've never had building relationships fail me. I think it's overlooked in education too often. It IS a strategy and it requires work and dedication. But, annotation & close reading are also near and dear to my heart. It works when Ss default to it without direction. #fwedchat
    In reply to @JNtheLearner
  • ToshMcGaughy Apr 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    #FWEdChat Testing definitely leaves it mark, but I’ve seen creative & intentional teachers using best-practices to keep students engaged even in test review. I saw Gamification & stations this week in FWISD.
    • AmberlieThomas Apr 17 @ 8:12 PM EDT
      A1) yes it should be, however with the push of standardized testing I am afraid our refinement can be headed in the wrong direction. #fwedchat 😬
      • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT
        Reminders: Include #FWEdChat in ALL posts. Start responses to Qs w/ A1, A2, A3, or A4 as appropriate. ENJOY!! Here we go w/ Q1...
  • FWISDElemMath Apr 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    #FWEdChat A2. I used the problem solving process in the context of literacy strategies in the math classroom. I find it a successful process, but have continued to make improvements over the years.
  • khechara Apr 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Who approved these questions 🤣 is this social media or a dissertation? LOL! Twitter doesn’t give us enough space to respond to this!! #FWEdChat #FWEDDissertation
  • 1to1MC - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    #fwedchat - Might I suggest a platform like @padlet it is more in-depth than a discussion board but still allows collaboration and more
    • leeann_learner Apr 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT
      A2 #FWEdChat Working with the implementation of the Learning Model one of the questions I hear is how to structure student reflection other than journaling? #bestpractices
  • EdTechAlli - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2: Adding on to a comment earlier, I think making time to reflect on learning experiences is a best practice. This is something that has helped me grow as an educator and a learner. I add reflections to my ePortfolio. #fwedchat
  • johnbriese Apr 17 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    I've found that video reflections are so impactful for everyone. You learn more when you're talking about it. Plus you can view what your peers/colleagues are reflecting on as well. Apps like @flipgrid are fantastic for this! #FWEdChat
    In reply to @leeann_learner, @Flipgrid
  • FWISDElemMath Apr 17 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    #FWEdChat A2. Building strong, positive relationships and strong communication has not failed me yet! Tell the truth, but through love and make your feedback meaningful.
  • EdTechDaina Apr 17 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A3: Though there are "tried and true" strategies, how will new ones ever be discovered if people stop reinventing the wheel & trying new things? While I do agree that there are some best practices that will always be great, it never hurts to discover new ones! #FWEdChat
    • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      Time to take a breather...Breathe. (Yes, Joe's questions might make your head hurt a bit. Rest assured it's perfectly normal.) Shake it out. Breathe. Think a happy thing. Now...let's roll...Q3... #FWEdChat
  • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    We’re pushing the bounds of the tweet machine tonight! #FWEDCHAT
    In reply to @khechara
  • fortworthjasso Apr 17 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A3. #FWEdChat I think hearing those questions can only help promote the kind of thinking we need in education today. I think one of the best ways is to remain learners ourselves. To place ourselves in situations where we have to be the learner using these practices.
    • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      Time to take a breather...Breathe. (Yes, Joe's questions might make your head hurt a bit. Rest assured it's perfectly normal.) Shake it out. Breathe. Think a happy thing. Now...let's roll...Q3... #FWEdChat
  • ShonhamEdTech Apr 17 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    I’ve felt successful when differentiating learning & adjusting instruction to the students interest to keep them engaged #FWEdChat
  • johnbriese Apr 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: I have tried to focus this year on reflection in trainings I give. I make sure they are stored somewhere Ts can always go back to so that they can revisit what they’ve learned or if they have ?s #FWEdChat
  • TurnerGardenia Apr 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2 Having students explain their thinking in mathematics is key and proving successful. #FWEdChat
  • ToshMcGaughy Apr 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    #FWEdChat A2: Frequent, small group purposeful talk. Students talking, thinking, writing, & reading in all classes.
  • khechara Apr 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Always love your connections to the Learning Model! #FWEdChat #LearningModel
    • leeann_learner Apr 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT
      A2 #FWEdChat Working with the implementation of the Learning Model one of the questions I hear is how to structure student reflection other than journaling? #bestpractices
  • AmberlieThomas Apr 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2) I fell like good practices are works in progress that are continually refined. Writing online is a good practice, but the avenue is always changing. #fwedchat
  • JeanOttoEdTech Apr 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A:2 Well said! Building respectful and cooperative relationships may be THE Best Practice. #FWEdChat
    • FWEdCat Apr 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      Q2: I've never had building relationships fail me. I think it's overlooked in education too often. It IS a strategy and it requires work and dedication. But, annotation & close reading are also near and dear to my heart. It works when Ss default to it without direction. #fwedchat
      In reply to @JNtheLearner
  • 1to1Andy - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3: I think the tried and true strategies have been tested in certain conditions, which is why they work. The challenge is to bring in new situations and perspectives to keep them relevant and engaging. #FWEdChat
    • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      Time to take a breather...Breathe. (Yes, Joe's questions might make your head hurt a bit. Rest assured it's perfectly normal.) Shake it out. Breathe. Think a happy thing. Now...let's roll...Q3... #FWEdChat
  • ywlalibrary Apr 17 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2:Strategizing units to increase use and understanding of Academic vocabulary is a major hurdle, but an incredible success when common practices are realized in assessment of learning. Word walls, flash cards, CLOSE bore students, but eventually work in raising lexile. #FWEdChat
  • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Great questions! #FWEDCHAT
    In reply to @EdTechDaina
  • 1to1Andy - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    I ♥️ "purposeful talk". #FWEdChat
    In reply to @ToshMcGaughy
  • freckledtech Apr 17 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A1: I agree that the best practices are a refinement of what we do in the classroom every day. Lots of teachers do lots of meaningful things and best practices helps encapsulate and contextualize that daily practice. #FWEDChat
  • freckledtech Apr 17 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Agreed...in their careers they’ll be called upon to solve problems and create solutions. Testing hints at that but not adequately #fwedchat
    In reply to @AmberlieThomas
  • freckledtech Apr 17 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2: I value #reflection in the classroom to give Ss a way to think about their own learning. Time constraints often push it to a back burner, though. We have a lot to cover and not much time to revisit past work. #FWEDChat
  • edtechjim - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2: student-directed learning, a work in progress. Letting go of teacher-focused instruction takes time. A principal once told me, “people go into teaching for a sense of control.” #fwedchat
  • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Nearing the finish line. Can't wait to read responses to Q4! #FWEdChat
  • 1to1MC - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A3 #fwedchat Just because it worked in the past does not mean it will work in the future. I always ask teachers “Do you see a difference in our student than you did 5 or 10 years ago? “ If yes then the same stuff will not always work #trysomethingnew
    • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      Time to take a breather...Breathe. (Yes, Joe's questions might make your head hurt a bit. Rest assured it's perfectly normal.) Shake it out. Breathe. Think a happy thing. Now...let's roll...Q3... #FWEdChat
  • FWISD_Literacy2 Apr 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    #FWEdChat A2 -Quick Writes in literacy are truly to me an essential, daily best practice that addresses so much in a short time- get to know your kids, chance for SELs, cultural relevance, kids WRITE about things that are relevant to THEM - NOT prompt response writing.
  • FWEdCat Apr 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Q3: The beauty of best practices is that they're ALL rooted in the same basic premises *cough**Learning Model*cough* How can we research in the modern age? How do we communicate? Etc. Work smarter by looking at the base. #fwedchat
  • EdTechAlli - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A3: The statement I hate the most is “but this is the way we have always done it”...as educators we have to shift our strategies and techniques because we are teaching Ss in an ever-changing world. #fwedchat
    • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      Time to take a breather...Breathe. (Yes, Joe's questions might make your head hurt a bit. Rest assured it's perfectly normal.) Shake it out. Breathe. Think a happy thing. Now...let's roll...Q3... #FWEdChat
  • J_Frndez Apr 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A3: something that is often missing in the best practice conversation is student feedback/choice. Seeking student input might help take the “what’s old is new” conversation to a higher plane. #FWEdChat
  • TurnerGardenia Apr 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A3 Implementing highly engaging tasks that pique students personal interests has proven successful in my planning. #Fwedchat
  • FWISDCurriculum Apr 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Breathing. A3. Our students deserve more. The careers they are entering do not require them to use tried and true methods. The future looks much more agile, digital, and innovative thinking is required. #FWEdChat
    • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      Time to take a breather...Breathe. (Yes, Joe's questions might make your head hurt a bit. Rest assured it's perfectly normal.) Shake it out. Breathe. Think a happy thing. Now...let's roll...Q3... #FWEdChat
  • fortworthjasso Apr 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    @JNtheLearner working on the questions for tonight's #FWEdChat
    In reply to @khechara, @JNtheLearner
  • sci_guru Apr 17 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3:Hello I'm Dwight Cotton and when I hear people respond that they have used best practices and question why we Re reinventing the wheel. I wonder did they use the BP appropriately and consistently. Can we collaborate on what the strategy should actually look in class.#FWEDChat
    In reply to @JNtheLearner
  • ToshMcGaughy Apr 17 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    #FWEdChat A3: Chats like this are a place to start! Teachers sharing successes and getting ideas from each other helps risk-taking flourish! Creating a culture of learning for teachers will benefit students.
  • FWISDElemMath Apr 17 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    #FWEdChat A3 Don't reinvent the wheel, but improve upon it. I believe a lot of what we do we tag as new when, in fact, it is connected to an older practice. So I think communicate efforts and ask yourself is it really a new thing? Give credit where credit is due!
  • CharryseLaw Apr 17 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    #FWEdChat A1: One of the most challenging parts of problem solving is teaching students how to comprehend the problem itself. So I’ve experienced both A and B. The implementation is a work in progress but once the student has reached understanding, we experience success.
  • lana_cecil Apr 17 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Lana here from Austin! Instructional Coach and Texas Lesson Study Facilitator! #FWEdChat
  • johnbriese Apr 17 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3: Twitter is a fantastic start! #FWISD has a fantastic learning community that supports and learns from each other at all times. The more we share, the more we can all learn #FWEdChat
    • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      Time to take a breather...Breathe. (Yes, Joe's questions might make your head hurt a bit. Rest assured it's perfectly normal.) Shake it out. Breathe. Think a happy thing. Now...let's roll...Q3... #FWEdChat
  • freckledtech Apr 17 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3: I think we should be consistently assessing what we ask students to do in light of what their careers will ask of them. Recall and recitation are still important but the soft skills are becoming more needed too! #FWEDChat
  • ShonhamEdTech Apr 17 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Our students are changing & we must change with them & find new ways to teach best practices for them as well as keeping them engaged #FWEdChat
    • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      Time to take a breather...Breathe. (Yes, Joe's questions might make your head hurt a bit. Rest assured it's perfectly normal.) Shake it out. Breathe. Think a happy thing. Now...let's roll...Q3... #FWEdChat
  • J_Frndez Apr 17 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Welcome to #fwedchat !
    In reply to @lana_cecil
  • EdTechDaina Apr 17 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A4: I think the model we have set up for Ts w/these videos is great. Quick, valuable, relevant snippets of best practices, followed by face-to-face sessions for even more support! I think this is great for Ts. It's never enough to watch a video & then expect mastery! #FWEdChat
  • EdTechDuchess Apr 17 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A2: Teaching self reflection and peer reflection is a great strategies but it is a work in process cause you must be flexible to get the flow and expectations of reflection to become natural. #fwedchat
  • 1to1MC - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A4 #fwedchat - Two things, they are always there and The face to face follow up sessions. They are important for some learners.
  • fortworthjasso Apr 17 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A4. #FWEdChat I would say that I am getting the chance to learn new things from educators that I may not always get a chance to work with on a daily basis. We can't be everywhere, and I like that any teacher in our district can view these resources on their own time.
  • AmberlieThomas Apr 17 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A4) I like that we are modeling on-demand learning for our teachers. I am hopeful that more teachers will run with idea of their own on-demand videos that their students will have access to. #FWEdChat learning anywhere anytime!
  • lana_cecil Apr 17 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Q3: When we know better.. we do better. We must strive to grow and blend knowledge. #FWEdChat
  • FWEdCat Apr 17 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Keep 'em coming! I'd rather chat about these than my favorite iPad case color LOL Rigor is G.O.O.D. #fwedchat
  • ywlalibrary Apr 17 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3: Time/tested practices and strategies are not reinvented when integrated with technology or given relevant makeover. They’re improved. Tell the colleague: The wheel may turn as it always has, but have you’ve seen the rims and tire technology these days! #FWEdChat
  • 1to1Andy - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A4: The most exciting thing about the Academic Best Practices videos is the SHEER EXCITEMENT from all involved: @FWISDTech, @FWISDCurriculum, and so many others! With all of that energy,you know it's 💯💯💯 #FWEdChat
  • ToshMcGaughy Apr 17 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    #FWEdChat That’s awesome! I’ve tweaked an inference routine for math word problems that helps students see connections between reading strategies and math. Powerful for students!
    • FWISDElemMath Apr 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      #FWEdChat A2. I used the problem solving process in the context of literacy strategies in the math classroom. I find it a successful process, but have continued to make improvements over the years.
  • EdTechAlli - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A4: I love that it is getting Teachers to dip their toes into a blended learning environment. They can watch a video and get resources on our LMS and then receive in face to face support to follow up. #fwedchat
  • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Awesome. Critical they have experience that grow their adaptive capacities. #FWEDCHAT
    In reply to @FWISDCurriculum
  • DrJacksonPhD Apr 17 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3... Innovativeness is not always a matter of changing what good habits you've established, but more a matter of shifting your perspective to allow for more possibilities. The challenge is developing a system that allows old and new to co-exist in the same classroom. #FWEdChat
  • johnbriese Apr 17 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Even the best Ts have to reinvent themselves from time to time to keep finding ways to engage their Ss #FWEdChat
    • 1to1Andy - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:23 PM EDT
      A3: I think the tried and true strategies have been tested in certain conditions, which is why they work. The challenge is to bring in new situations and perspectives to keep them relevant and engaging. #FWEdChat
      • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT
        Time to take a breather...Breathe. (Yes, Joe's questions might make your head hurt a bit. Rest assured it's perfectly normal.) Shake it out. Breathe. Think a happy thing. Now...let's roll...Q3... #FWEdChat
  • EdTechDaina Apr 17 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Welcome! Happy to have you here for #fwedchat!
    In reply to @lana_cecil
  • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    THANK YOU for engaging in tonight's #FWEdChat! It's been a privilege hosting this community of learners. I look forward to next time. Until then, in the words of Dr. Seuss..... “Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.”
  • sci_guru Apr 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    #FWEdChat A4: The Academic BP videos are a way for educators to hone their understanding of the skill and actually see it in action!!
  • khechara Apr 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A4. I love that teachers & school leaders can watch these Academic Best Practices videos anytime...24/7! And now that we have them created, we can use them for so many purposes with so many audiences! #FWEdChat
  • ShonhamEdTech Apr 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Teachers can press rewind as many times as they need to & follow up with their coaches when need be #FWEdChat
  • J_Frndez Apr 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A4: What I find exciting about these on demand video series is the opportunity for creativity. Pen and paper are always great formats for delivery, and now having another approach strengthens our ability to connect with our teachers and students. #FWEdChat
  • ToshMcGaughy Apr 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    #FWEdChat A4: Just-in-time learning is accessible for busy teachers. It is also personalized PD! Get what you need, when you need it. Hmm...another best-practice. 😁
  • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Well stated. Great to work alongside folks that are passionate about learning. #fwedchat
    In reply to @fortworthjasso
  • johnbriese Apr 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Tailor your instruction to what your Ss are passionate about. Feedback and choice are so crucial in a successful classroom #FWEdChat
    • J_Frndez Apr 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT
      A3: something that is often missing in the best practice conversation is student feedback/choice. Seeking student input might help take the “what’s old is new” conversation to a higher plane. #FWEdChat
  • FWISD_Literacy2 Apr 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    #FWEdChat A3- “tried & true” based on what- results? We do need tangible results to measure - yes, I said the bad word, data, but it’s important. I know there are practices that have been around forever, but how are they TRULY working? Collaboration is ALWAYS great!
  • FWEdCat Apr 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Thank you for hosting! What a refreshing #fwedchat!
    In reply to @JNtheLearner
  • EdTechAlli - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    #FWEDChat Goodnight!
  • ywlalibrary Apr 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4: Giving our best teachers an opportunity to tell the world what they do. Teachers want to share what works. #FWEdChat
  • edtechjim - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3: “tried and true” has more to do with unchanging necessities such as engagement, challenge, creativity, and achievement. What changes are the methods. #fwedchat
  • sci_guru Apr 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Thats was a blur! Wow! Good chatting! #FWEdChat
  • CharryseLaw Apr 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    #FWEdChat A4: the videos allow me an opportunity to critique myself and open doors for self-reflection. The videos give an understanding and support with just a click!
  • J_Frndez Apr 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Good work @JNtheLearner #FWEdChat SOCIAL STUDIES REPRESENT!
  • JeanOttoEdTech Apr 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A4: Videos powerfully share information, concepts, & culture. Videos reach people and help mold the way people think & feel. Look at the impact media has on our lives. Using video as a tool in all aspects of education should be a constant. Thrilled EdTech is on board. #FWEdChat
  • johnbriese Apr 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    I've had SO MUCH fun working on this project. I'm excited to see where it leads us in the future, finding new ways to produce more blended and on-demand learning for Ts #FWEdChat
  • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A theme from tonight’s #FWEDCHAT. Great questions, Stacy!
    In reply to @FWISDElemMath
  • EdTechDuchess Apr 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A3) Nothing new under the sun but everything changes in the shade. My grandmother use to say: Tried practices must change or improve depending on the student, content or situations. Don’t reinvent but definitely Upcycle to fit the need of your students #FWEdChat
    • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      Time to take a breather...Breathe. (Yes, Joe's questions might make your head hurt a bit. Rest assured it's perfectly normal.) Shake it out. Breathe. Think a happy thing. Now...let's roll...Q3... #FWEdChat
  • CharryseLaw Apr 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A3: Students are not formed with a cookie cutter. They grow and change. The wheel isn’t re-invented but constantly evolving to best fit the ever-changing learner! #FWEdChat
    • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      Time to take a breather...Breathe. (Yes, Joe's questions might make your head hurt a bit. Rest assured it's perfectly normal.) Shake it out. Breathe. Think a happy thing. Now...let's roll...Q3... #FWEdChat
  • edtechjim - Moderator Apr 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4: short, quick, authoritative, relevant: a boost for the classroom available anytime and anywhere there is connectivity. #fwedchat
  • EdTechDuchess Apr 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4) The ABP on demand videos give Ts a chance to sharpen their skill and give insight to the framework from the @FWISDCurriculum Writers perspective #fwedchat
  • EdTechDuchess Apr 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Great Job @JNtheLearner Good night #fwedchat
  • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    We are unbinding Prometheus! Appreciate your insights, Mark. #FWEDCHAT
    In reply to @fortworthjasso
  • johnbriese Apr 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    You know it was a good #FWEdChat when my scroll bar in Tweetdeck never got above about halfway, and I'm still reading 10 minutes after it ended. See everyone in two weeks (May 1st) for the next episode!
  • JNtheLearner Apr 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    😮. Glad you arrived safely. That’s commitment to #FWEDCHAT
    In reply to @1to1Andy, @FWEdCat
  • FWISDElemMath Apr 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    @JNtheLearner Great #FWEdChat tonight! I vote you for a Round II in the near future! @khechara @FWISDCurriculum