#TEDEdChat Archive
Sparked by the enthusiasm of teachers in the TED-Ed community, TED-Ed hosts #TEDEdChat on Twitter every Tuesday from 6-7pm ET.
Tuesday September 20, 2016
6:00 PM EDT
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Perfect topic for me, can't wait to start!π
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starts now! Welcome, everyone!! Thank you for joining today!
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Thank you! This is open to anyone right?
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A1: tie them together. Find points of connection, like a web. Can then encourage to connect others interests to the web.π
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A1: I loved doing passion projects with my students to help them discover and develop their passions.
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Hi I'm Ku, Learning Coach, Argentina.
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TED_ED: Q1 How do you create opportunities for your students to explore many interests? https://t.co/MLnOwPzJPE β¦
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A1 offering Ss choice in projects and incorporating PBL are key!
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A1 Giving S's choice! Allowing them to pursue their own ideas, anchored by big ideas in curriculum
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A1: also broaden parameters of assignments so that more interests can be explored.π
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That sounds great! Making a display of how all the students' passions interconnect would be a great visual!
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just let them act how they feel,share their interests and hobbies with you
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S choice is definitely important, maybe also allowing them to decide on a path on their own? Depends on age of Ss
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and can be done with almost any subject!π
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How do you help to guide them/keep them from getting away from the big ideas?
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Look at your curriculum, ensure it is as varied as possible but allows students to focus on their interests higher up
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A1) Diversity is key to all education... conversations & experiences..
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Hi guys! Becky from Venezuela, Academic dept
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A1 Integrated units of work, where connections are encouraged and learning skills/critical thinking skills are developed.
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Broadening the ways they can show understanding/be assessed?
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Hey!
How's it in your hemisphere my TIE brother?
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really makes the experience more relevant, doesn't it?
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Giving students a choice of a range of different tasks covering the same content works well
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Hello Fellow TIE. All is well down south. How are you?
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and expressing your interests and hobbies with them too! Giving them a model
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Student voice is crucial. Thank you Georgia. https://t.co/ebajyo1GFj
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just let them act how they feel,share their interests and hobbies with you
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A1b: Finding ES Ss in particular are just developing many, many interests, Give them time to research, experiment, discover
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I really like this idea. It sounds a lot like 'Idea Synthesis'.
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and looking to see how their interests connect to the curriculum and tie into future career choices
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How do you make your classroom more diverse?
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A1: Allow them to design their own experiments
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Good start to the year and we had a great first Club meeting today. There's a buzz in the student community.
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I am also a fan of genius hour, how do you incorporate it into your classroom?
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A1c: We're planning a PD for Ts to think about how they allow Ss to become familiar with problem space to disrupt their thinking
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yes, and where possibly the requirements of assignments while keeping them anchored to curriculum.π
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Wonderful to hear! Our Ss are just about ready to research & draft their big ideas. Exciting!
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21st century skills are key to Ss future success. Do you have an example lesson/idea you can share?
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Good morning to you my faraway TIE sister. How's it on your side of the world?
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Yes! All about giving Ss opportunities to test out & explore. Seems we've forgotten power of this.
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Q2 coming up in a moment!
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ya, finding hidden connections. Works real well in social sciences!π
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Q2 coming up in a moment!
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Nice! A fun follow up activity would be a collect and cluster to see the pieces of that big picture and how Ss can reach goals
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Q2 How do we guide students to pursue their many talents instead of making them choose one specialty? https://t.co/FW5JN6HV4X
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Being able to connect outside the classroom is very powerful! https://t.co/l6kIlnVoxi
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ya, finding hidden connections. Works real well in social sciences!π
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Key: time to research, experiment, and discover https://t.co/eU3Sk2Sfc3
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A1b: Finding ES Ss in particular are just developing many, many interests, Give them time to research, experiment, discover
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Writing proposals or a grant application to take their service project to the next level. Kids should kn⦠https://t.co/X9n4PC2w9A
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21st century skills are key to Ss future success. Do you have an example lesson/idea you can share?
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A1: Through a cross-boundary teaching, allowing students discover the existing connections btw subjects with no fixed patterns
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A2 Stop encouraging them to find their passion - let them explore!
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I believe execution is all in sharing of the human experience... so I create those...
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A2: Share with Ss how your personal passions have influenced your professional passions.
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Yes! And if "the great aim of education is not knowledge but action" this will show Ss, value of multipotentialism
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TED_ED: Q2 coming up in a moment!
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TED_ED: Q2 How do we guide students to pursue their many talents instead of making them choose one specialty? β¦
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and explore many passions. You don't have to choose just one
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don't ask what they want to be when they grow up,give possibilities to them to learn a subject related to their interests
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A2) It's important that students understand SERVICE..or Accolades..
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Helping them to see the connections between childhood activities & career options
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A2: share your own experiences and interests with them. Use opportunities to show there is often overlap with interests.π
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A2 By testing only for some of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences we send the message that some things matter more than others
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A2 Ss are encouraged to specialize too early - even after school activities get intense at a very early age.
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A2 I think encouraging a 'growth mindset' could help S to persevere and be more flexible in all areas of their lives
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A2) It's important that students understand SERVICE over ACCOLADES...
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I like that idea. Having them discover the connections & intersections themselves
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yes! Why does anyone have to choose?
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A2 Student choice, student voice in performance assessments. Different topics make different products. Let them decide.
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A2.5: encouraging Ss to explore a number of interests can also leaves career opportunities open down the road!π
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Ts are encouraged to specialize, too, right? Hard to encourage broad study when the adults forced to be too narrow
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I loved the example from the TEDTalk of the psychologist and violin maker. Fantastic example!
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Allow students to solve tough problems that they care about. They'll develop skills and processes along the way.
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I'm late! Will just catch up and join in!
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A2: Introduce Ss to role models who apply a multi-talented approach. Role models are very powerful in influencing Ss.
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Key Idea: Optimize their talents. So many people have fantastic skills but no idea how to translate into a career
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absolutely! We have to break the rules ourselves to set an example for our Ss
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A2 Exposure exposure exposure. Kids need opportunities to discover and follow passions - the rest will follow.
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That's what I love about project based learning, gives opps to mix subjects and skills https://t.co/FcaQtBJKhi
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Ts are encouraged to specialize, too, right? Hard to encourage broad study when the adults forced to be too narrow
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A2) Field trips! Lots of them. Bring kids into the world and bring the world into schools.
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Allow students to solve real-world problems which they are passionate about. They will develop skills an⦠https://t.co/yrMuy06VYd
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Q2 How do we guide students to pursue their many talents instead of making them choose one specialty? https://t.co/FW5JN6HV4X
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love this, it's a great way to have students explore multiple skill sets organically
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A1 Use community members to fill in gaps of expertise. No need to know everything, but need to know where experts are.
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Amen! Put an end to over-programming the youngens. Why are we rushing Ss through their youth? https://t.co/MZ3yDi0aTv
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Yes! And perhaps loosen up on their busy busy schedules and give them some more space to explore and play.
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It is always surprising to see how Ss handle tough questions. They learn so much
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A2 allow ss to see their teachers collaborate across subjects so that they know we need to widen our knowledge too.
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Allows for exploration of topics they may not even know they like yet!π https://t.co/RI4Dv54h00
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A2) Field trips! Lots of them. Bring kids into the world and bring the world into schools.
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A2: reverting pyramid of : different educational patterns 4 diff.t talents during primary & multidisciplinary college
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that was a key point in the TEDTalk, pairing multipotentialites with specialists and watch the magic
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A2)This may be counterintuitive...sometimes we give too much choice. How could a kid know interests if they don't try new things?
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we have to create new, multidisciplinary learning environments that mirror reality.
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Definitely! & it aids the realization that the multi-disciplinary / multi-talented approach has real societal value
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A3 we have to recognize that adaptability is a more valuable trait than compliance and standardization
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hi from Pittsburgh, A2, let Ss make choices, use for opps to learn abt interests, share your experience with them
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A3: Ts can model adaptability by explaining "why" they make the decisions that impact students. Ts need to be adaptable!
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Discovery & experimentation = new experiences and gained knowledge.
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A3. focus: big ideas, developing critical thinking/learning skills rather than content - the stuff that is relevant in any field
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A3 Throw a curve ball once in a while. They won't see it coming, but teachers can plan extra support when the pressure's on.
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A3 let them lead the learning. KNOW them so that they can teach each other and me as the teacher. Adapting roles develops this.
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A3: different options for methods of completing options. Stations set up around rm, change things up.π
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A3 Ask: what problems do you want to solve rather than what do you want to be when you grow up
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It's all about meaningful choices. Agree to many options may backfire. https://t.co/FHqmxbbbC6
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A2)This may be counterintuitive...sometimes we give too much choice. How could a kid know interests if they don't try new things?
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Making education more authentic is definitely an important step
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I completely agree with this. I believe role models are the most powerful in influencing Ss interests
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. Notable e.g: learning the neuroscience of love in Shakespeare's A Midsummer's Night Dream class, or the science of music
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A3 Encourage open-mindedness and for Ss to identify as a life-long learner as way to unlocking the futu⦠https://t.co/Q3bmGESyat
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A3.5: give real world problems, "what would you do..," problems to solve.π
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Real world relevancy in assessment practices creates the type of environment conducive for higher rigor.
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A3 model it, be adaptable in class, let Ss have choice, share ideas,
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this is becoming more relevant every day. No longer are people satisfied with one specialty or career
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Which may inherently promote some Ss to take on Idea Synthesis and Adaptability roles
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Agree, however how do we reconcile this with the official curriculum? https://t.co/sgEpAcHdDz
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A3: different options for methods of completing options. Stations set up around rm, change things up.π
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A3) best way to teach adaptability is for us to first learn and model it ourselves. Looooots of adults lack this skill :)
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teachers can foster adaptability by modeling it for their students. Don't be afraid to adjust in front of them when needed.
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it also makes learning more engaging for Ss when they can apply it in the real world
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A3: Share inspiring stories of individuals. defying the odds by not being set to a limited standard.
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Metacognition! Get students to understand your thought process
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A3 Teach them that the first try is always just the first iteration of many. Create, research, revise, repeat...
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That sounds way better than the seat of your pants lesson plan! Although I do love a jolly good tangent lesson.
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the end result connects to curriculum. Assignment can be designed with multiple avenues to complete.π
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I love that mindset change.
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Yep. Think alouds can help to model how Ts use a "growth mindset" to learn & grow.
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tangent lessons rock! They allow us to show kids their interests/curiosity matters
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A3: by promoting Model UN in schools: lot of fun, but also correct approach to diversity and adaptability as future citizens.
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The iterative process is crucial for modern Ss.
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A3: by being flexible with our own class plans?
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there are so many fun ways to bring your own passions into the classroom.
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A3: teaching Ss skills vs content. Even if content changes the skills to think still apply
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Strong foundations are paramount when most of Ss career options don't even exist yet
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Desperately needed. Can't adapt if there is nothing there TO adapt.
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Key: Even if content changes the skills to think still apply https://t.co/YTDdnmY01C
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A3: teaching Ss skills vs content. Even if content changes the skills to think still apply
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Yes! Our entire high school is out for the week dispersed in 7 different sites partaking in
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Wrapping up Q3, on to Q4!
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Everyday or I don't deserve to be there. https://t.co/ox67np70pJ
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there are so many fun ways to bring your own passions into the classroom.
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I had a wrong answer yesterday and a student said "YAY RELATABLE TEACHER!" They know you're human.
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Howdy TIE Sister. How are you doing? Yes, you know I love an inspiring story. Uplifting in times of doubt.
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Q4 How can TED talks and TEDEd Lessons help satisfy the needs of multipotentialites and specialists? https://t.co/Qd72J7ZZj6
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There have ALWAYS been career options that didn't exist at some stage. Inherent to invent & change.
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absolutely! we can even let them participate in the planning (parts of them)
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A4: I think you can be 8 or 80 & still discover something new to try that you may end up loving. Count on it.
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Never too old to try something new :)
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A4 maybe Do any include & their use in education for development
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A3: Show Ss it's okay to have to change your plans and things don't always work out. Be flexible. https://t.co/rFwaKLOJEI
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TED_ED: Wrapping up Q3, on to Q4
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TED_ED: Q4 How can TED talks and TEDEd Lessons help satisfy the needs of multipotentialites and specialists? β¦
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https://t.co/sAWxx2wEIc
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A2 incorporate many topics into your lessons. Encourage students to try things they never had.
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A4: more exposure=more possibilities for traction! Always better than fewer possibilities, no?
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Yes there are TED talks for all ages i think it's pretty safe to say almost all interests! Experts to inspire us!
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A4: the amount of topics covered and viewpoints presented alone provide these options.π
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talks and lessons help show Ss it's ok to be "nerdy" about a topic. You're not alone! Pursue your passions!
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Q4: Crucial role: as law stud, after TEDTalk on democracy, decided 2 read his book on copyright. Feeling enrichened.
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A3 the realisation that a plan doesnβt always work out needs to be shared with Ss and colleagues
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A)Reach underground/grassroots folks...access..
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besides education, what is one interest area you look for in TEDTalks or TEDEd Lessons?
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Thanks for getting me all revved up again about magic and encouraging it in Ss and ourselves
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A4 Different views paired with well facilitated panel discussions makes for great probing questions and deeper learning.
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Helps you to discover more knowledge & add to your potential
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Most definitely, we can't get caught up in making it perfect. Education is fluid and always changing
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TED has some great science and history based talks.π
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A4: variety of topics by a diverse group of presenters allows there to be something for everyone - Ss and Ts alike
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Agree allow Ss to be part of the whole not just in doing but also in the planning
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Bonus Question for all: What are your many passions?
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This sounds like a grand plan to me!
