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brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:30 PM EST

We have #G2Great guest hosts tonight join us with Clare and Tammy

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:30 PM EST

Welcome #G2Great friends. We’re thrilled Tammy & Clare are our guests tonite. Please bookmark their amazing website. https://t.co/jSPrypwqvL

participatechat Jan 19 @ 8:30 PM EST

Participate in the upcoming #G2Great by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/FB8JlXMi8b

mollienye72 Jan 19 @ 8:30 PM EST

Unfortunately have to jump over to #g2great. See you next week. #GlobalEdChat

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 8:30 PM EST

Fran from SE Iowa - literacy coach to seven K-12 districts! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:30 PM EST

Yay so happy you’re here Mollie! #G2great

mollienye72 Jan 19 @ 8:30 PM EST

Unfortunately have to jump over to #g2great. See you next week. #GlobalEdChat

morales1stgrade Jan 19 @ 8:30 PM EST

Hello #G2Great! Sandra from NJ. Literacy Interventionist. So excited to learn tonight!

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:31 PM EST

Hey Sis! #G2Great

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 8:30 PM EST

Fran from SE Iowa - literacy coach to seven K-12 districts! #G2Great

JillDerosa Jan 19 @ 8:31 PM EST

Hello friends. Jill DeRosa, Third grade teacher from LI, NY #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:31 PM EST

Hey good to see you Sandra! #G2Great

morales1stgrade Jan 19 @ 8:30 PM EST

Hello #G2Great! Sandra from NJ. Literacy Interventionist. So excited to learn tonight!

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:31 PM EST

Welcome Sandra :) #G2Great

In reply to @morales1stgrade

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:31 PM EST

Hi friend! #G2Great

In reply to @franmcveigh

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:32 PM EST

#G2Great is very grateful to @stenhousepub for donating six copies of Assessment in Perspective. Good luck friends!

In reply to @stenhousepub

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:32 PM EST

#G2Great Assessment and Instruction

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 8:32 PM EST

Hi All, I was just feeling like I was drowning in assessments and I saw the topic for tonight! @DrMaryHoward #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

TerryTreads Jan 19 @ 8:32 PM EST

Hello #G2Great! Terry Thompson, Literacy Interventionist, San Antonio, Texas!

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:32 PM EST

We are here and so excited to share ideas with everyone. Important time to be putting assessment in perspective! #G2Great

MrsSokolowski Jan 19 @ 8:32 PM EST

#G2Great Hi Friends! Kathleen, 3rd grade T, NY 😊

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:32 PM EST

so glad to have you with us tonight can't wait to learn with you #G2Great

In reply to @mollienye72

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:32 PM EST

#G2Great Words of Wisdom from Tammy & Clare!

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:32 PM EST

#G2Great Assessment and Instruction

KymHarjes Jan 19 @ 8:32 PM EST

Kym, 2nd gr teacher from @HopewellES joining the chat..looking forward to discussing this topic #G2Great

In reply to @HopewellES

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 8:32 PM EST

Good to see you, Jenn! #G2great @hayhurst3

In reply to @hayhurst3

mollienye72 Jan 19 @ 8:32 PM EST

Hello! Mollie from Columbus, Ohio. So happy to be here to learn from all of you! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:32 PM EST

Hi Kitty…. then you’ve come to the right place my friend! #G2Great

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 8:32 PM EST

Hi All, I was just feeling like I was drowning in assessments and I saw the topic for tonight! @DrMaryHoward #G2Great
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

LeaderandReader Jan 19 @ 8:32 PM EST

Hi, everyone! Looking forward to tonight's topic! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:33 PM EST

Hi Mindy! #G2Great

LeaderandReader Jan 19 @ 8:32 PM EST

Hi, everyone! Looking forward to tonight's topic! #g2great

MrsSokolowski Jan 19 @ 8:33 PM EST

Yes! Always learn so much from these ladies! #G2Great

In reply to @TerryTreads, @ClareandTammy

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 8:33 PM EST

YAY @stenhousepub #G2Great

In reply to @stenhousepub

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:32 PM EST

#G2Great is very grateful to @stenhousepub for donating six copies of Assessment in Perspective. Good luck friends!
In reply to @stenhousepub

mindi_r Jan 19 @ 8:33 PM EST

#g2great Mindi Rench. 3rd Grade teacher in the Chicago suburbs. Putting off grading & planning to chat tonight!

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:33 PM EST

Welcome #G2Great so happy to be here with co-mods @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward and special guests Claire and Tammy! https://t.co/ATHy89NFHZ

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:30 PM EST

Welcome #G2Great friends. We’re thrilled Tammy & Clare are our guests tonite. Please bookmark their amazing website. https://t.co/jSPrypwqvL

MrsSokolowski Jan 19 @ 8:33 PM EST

So generous! Awesome! #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @stenhousepub

ssvincent Jan 19 @ 8:33 PM EST

Susan from rainy Cincinnati 🌂 #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:33 PM EST

I best if I asked for a show of hands of those who feel like you’re drawing in data most days the Twittershere would go wild! #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:34 PM EST

One minute for the next question #g2great

rebecca_a_quinn Jan 19 @ 8:34 PM EST

Rebecca. Interventionist from San Diego. Love this book! Finished my RRs in time to join #G2Great

PrincipalNyberg Jan 19 @ 8:34 PM EST

Hi #g2great. Brant from Wyoming. Busy keeping my Ss safe from grizzlies

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:34 PM EST

So glad you could join us. We are looking forward to learning with everyone tonight #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @DrMaryHoward

chrisp16 Jan 19 @ 8:34 PM EST

Chris, a rdg spec, from PA. Glad to be here with such a wonderful group! #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:34 PM EST

Nice to know we have you with us @TerryTreads #G2great

In reply to @TerryTreads, @ClareandTammy, @TerryTreads

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:34 PM EST

Hi friend! #G2Great

PrincipalNyberg Jan 19 @ 8:34 PM EST

Hi #g2great. Brant from Wyoming. Busy keeping my Ss safe from grizzlies

dubioseducator Jan 19 @ 8:34 PM EST

Some incredible posters #whatisschool #g2great missing chat because I'm here

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:34 PM EST

Hey - @TerryTreads -look forward to your thoughts on how assessment is part of the GRR --love the survey aspect of GRR in your work #G2Great

In reply to @TerryTreads, @TerryTreads

jhaylett16 Jan 19 @ 8:34 PM EST

Hi all! Jenn, K teacher in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:35 PM EST

Q1: #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:35 PM EST

Right back at you!!! #G2Great

In reply to @MrsSokolowski, @TerryTreads

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 8:35 PM EST

Hello! #G2Great Johnny, reading specialist from Cincinnati. Glad to be here tonight!

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:35 PM EST

#G2Great Q1

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:35 PM EST

Q1: #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:35 PM EST

Hi All! Welcome to #G2Great! Excited to have guest hosts with us tonight!

aileenhower Jan 19 @ 8:35 PM EST

Aileen from PA. Love @ClareandTammy !!! #G2Great

In reply to @ClareandTammy

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:35 PM EST

Hi Aileen! #G2Great

aileenhower Jan 19 @ 8:35 PM EST

Aileen from PA. Love @ClareandTammy !!! #G2Great
In reply to @ClareandTammy

chrisp16 Jan 19 @ 8:35 PM EST

YES!!! Great posters! Enjoy the fight! #g2great

In reply to @dubioseducator

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:35 PM EST

Hi Susan so good to have you with us tonight! #G2Great

In reply to @ssvincent

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:36 PM EST

A1 In a digital age there is a danger of over focusing on quantitative data. Students need to be more than a number. #G2GREAT

JillDerosa Jan 19 @ 8:36 PM EST

Assessment-only valuable if it is used to plan for future learning. If it is just something we do in isolation-we are wasting time #g2great

PrincipalNyberg Jan 19 @ 8:36 PM EST

A1. Personally, I think it is because our assessments don't always measure what we hope they will. #g2great

chrisp16 Jan 19 @ 8:36 PM EST

Hello Aileen! #g2great

In reply to @aileenhower, @ClareandTammy

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 8:36 PM EST

A1: Assessment seems to be "leading" instruction instead of being a partner or even back seat friend. Data = Student; NOT test! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:36 PM EST

Words to live by. Never lose sight of the child in front of you or our decision-making is for…. well not that child? #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:36 PM EST

A1 In a digital age there is a danger of over focusing on quantitative data. Students need to be more than a number. #G2GREAT

morales1stgrade Jan 19 @ 8:36 PM EST

A1 Assessment should help Ts understand what Ss need. They shouldn't take over the teaching and learning. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST

A1 As the “data mentality” escalates we need perspective more than ever – & that certainly applies in this day & age! #G2Great

KymHarjes Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST

A1: assessment informs instruction...it does not define the learner #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST

Hi Jenn! Welcome to #G2Great

In reply to @jhaylett16

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST

A1 Assessment is meant to be a live property that reveals patterns to us one assessment is a snapshot keep it in perspective #G2Great

mindi_r Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST

#g2great I agree. Important for teachers to reflect on their teacher-created assessments & revise & refine.

In reply to @PrincipalNyberg

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST

Hi Johnny. So great to see you tonight. Meeting at chats is getting to be a habit - and I like it! #G2Great

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 8:35 PM EST

Hello! #G2Great Johnny, reading specialist from Cincinnati. Glad to be here tonight!

jdsniadecki Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST

Ready to chat with #G2great for the next hour! Why won't Tweetdeck work? Jennifer from IN here! 6th gr/PD Facil

TerryTreads Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST

A1 When we lose perspective and lose Ss in the data, we lose the actual purpose of the assessment. #G2Great

spiraledu Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST

hi #g2great I'm Sue in Alaska. We have to watch out for them polar bears ;)

In reply to @PrincipalNyberg

MrsSokolowski Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST

A1 1 assessment can never tell the whole story...need to look at multiple ways of assessing. Consider whole child. #g2great

In reply to @brennanamy

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST

Q1 #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:35 PM EST

Q1: #G2Great

ssvincent Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST

A1. We r stressing our children (&teachers& parents) with the amount of testing and the high-stakes nature. We need to protect kids #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST

We agree - It is so important that we understand what an assessment measures and what it does not. #G2Great

In reply to @PrincipalNyberg

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST

Hi Chris! Great to have you here tonight! #G2Great

In reply to @chrisp16

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 8:38 PM EST

So true, Sandra! @morales1stgrade #G2Great

In reply to @morales1stgrade

morales1stgrade Jan 19 @ 8:36 PM EST

A1 Assessment should help Ts understand what Ss need. They shouldn't take over the teaching and learning. #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:38 PM EST

A1 There is a human component to learning-motivation, engagement, purpose-that can’t be measured. #G2GREAT

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:38 PM EST

Hi Rebecca! Great to see you here! #G2Great

In reply to @rebecca_a_quinn

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:38 PM EST

Yes Brant OR we have blind faith in a flawed assessment that isn’t designed to measure what is worth knowing. Just sayin’…. #G2Great

PrincipalNyberg Jan 19 @ 8:36 PM EST

A1. Personally, I think it is because our assessments don't always measure what we hope they will. #g2great

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 8:38 PM EST

A1- W/ an over-reliance on assessment systemically, important to take assessment data to support instructional decisions, not… #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:38 PM EST

then we ought to reexamine how we assess to get the info we need #G2Great

In reply to @mindi_r, @PrincipalNyberg

chrisp16 Jan 19 @ 8:38 PM EST

A1: asmnt must have the perspective of teacher. What does she need to know in order to teach her Ss? What can Ss do? #g2great

MrsSokolowski Jan 19 @ 8:38 PM EST

Also if it is used just as a means to evaluate a teacher=waste if time/ misuse of assessments #g2great

In reply to @JillDerosa

TerryTreads Jan 19 @ 8:38 PM EST

A1 When I think of 'perspective' I also think of focus - or, sometimes, a lack of focus. #G2Great

mindi_r Jan 19 @ 8:38 PM EST

#g2great A1. In my move back to the classroom after coaching 4 years, I am far more aware of the power of simple quick formative assessment

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:38 PM EST

Such a good point Kym yes if it's not informing then what's the purpose? #g2great

In reply to @KymHarjes

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:39 PM EST

A1 There’s always a danger when we view the child numerically to lose the child in the mix. Perspective is EVERYTHING! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:39 PM EST

Absolutely don't bother if it's not purposeful. #G2Great

In reply to @morales1stgrade

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:39 PM EST

Hi Sue! #G2Great

spiraledu Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST

hi #g2great I'm Sue in Alaska. We have to watch out for them polar bears ;)
In reply to @PrincipalNyberg

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:39 PM EST

Also to celebrate what Ss know -- not just deficit but celebration! #G2Great

In reply to @franmcveigh, @morales1stgrade

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:39 PM EST

Ya PA is in the HOUSE! #G2Great

In reply to @chrisp16, @aileenhower, @ClareandTammy

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 8:39 PM EST

A1: Assessment means to sit beside - not to interrogate with questions and mindless tasks that result in #/labels! #G2Great

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 8:39 PM EST

A1- …not looking at a student strictly from as a data perspective. #g2great

JillDerosa Jan 19 @ 8:40 PM EST

If time is not spent to analyze data and use it to plan instruction, again we are wasting precious time #g2great

spiraledu Jan 19 @ 8:40 PM EST

I think we have to have some forms of accountability because it can be easy to lose focus on important skills #g2great

In reply to @brennanamy

chrisp16 Jan 19 @ 8:40 PM EST

Thanks Amy! Hope your year is going by too fast! Mine is. #g2great

In reply to @brennanamy

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ssvincent Jan 19 @ 8:40 PM EST

OR our state has blind faith in the assessment. We know better, but they don't! #g2great https://t.co/Ce3nLb3hv9

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:38 PM EST
Yes Brant OR we have blind faith in a flawed assessment that isn’t designed to measure what is worth knowing. Just sayin’…. #G2Great
- PrincipalNyberg Jan 19 @ 8:36 PM EST
  
  A1. Personally, I think it is because our assessments don't always measure what we hope they will. #g2great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:40 PM EST

We need to look at what we assess to make sure we understand the whole child (accuracy, fluency, comp,, disposition - all important #G2Great

In reply to @MrsSokolowski, @brennanamy

aileenhower Jan 19 @ 8:40 PM EST

A1: Like all complex professions w/highly skilled educators, assessment can miss the big picture of the work as a whole - the child #g2great

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 8:40 PM EST

A1 in my short career assessment has gone from a teaching tool to a number. Every assessment should guide instruction. Period. #G2Great

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 8:40 PM EST

YES! So important to celebrate what students CAN do! @ClareandTammy @morales1stgrade #G2Great

In reply to @ClareandTammy, @morales1stgrade

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:40 PM EST

Yes Sandra s we talk about them by NAME and our understandings, not spreadsheets. #G2Great

morales1stgrade Jan 19 @ 8:39 PM EST

Exactly! Children are not numbers (or letters)!!!

LeaderandReader Jan 19 @ 8:40 PM EST

A1: We live in an "information-overload" world. We have to sift through assessment information to determine what matters most. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:41 PM EST

A1 Spreadsheets can cloud our perspective unless we truly know the child hidden between the numbers! Kids at the center! #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:41 PM EST

Formative assessment-in the moment of instruction-is powerful window into understanding our Ss-what they know & how they learn #G2Great

In reply to @mindi_r

TerryTreads Jan 19 @ 8:41 PM EST

A1 I think some people focus too much on assessment driven when we should be looking at it as student driven. #G2Great

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 8:41 PM EST

I like that! Another thing for my wall #g2great

In reply to @KymHarjes

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:41 PM EST

@ClareandTammy lately I've been splitting my RR to demonstrate qualitative / quantitative very powerful to see it works in tandem #G2Great

In reply to @ClareandTammy

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 8:41 PM EST

ALL of this! Waving hello, Mary! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:41 PM EST

A1 Spreadsheets can cloud our perspective unless we truly know the child hidden between the numbers! Kids at the center! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:41 PM EST

I’m not that schools always even ask that question. They see the THING and lose the perspective that could elevate our work #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST

We agree - It is so important that we understand what an assessment measures and what it does not. #G2Great
In reply to @PrincipalNyberg

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:41 PM EST

Exclamation Point!!!! #G2Great

In reply to @johnnydowney

mindi_r Jan 19 @ 8:41 PM EST

I have some formative assessments to look at tonight so I know how to refine my plans for tomorrow! :-) #g2great

In reply to @ClareandTammy

mollienye72 Jan 19 @ 8:41 PM EST

A1:Assessment should always be authentic and tied to leading you to some insight behind the why/how of indv S learning profile. #G2Great

LeaderandReader Jan 19 @ 8:41 PM EST

A1: We have to focus on the "why" of the assessment so we can focus on the "how" of adjusting instruction for our kids. #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:42 PM EST

one minute #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:42 PM EST

Yes and the loss of instruction time is catastrophic for the kids who can least afford it. #G2Great

ssvincent Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST

A1. We r stressing our children (&teachers& parents) with the amount of testing and the high-stakes nature. We need to protect kids #G2Great

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 8:42 PM EST

Should assessments have stakes? The stake should be instruction! #G2Great

ssvincent Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST

A1. We r stressing our children (&teachers& parents) with the amount of testing and the high-stakes nature. We need to protect kids #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:42 PM EST

So true - Ss must be at the center of everything. #G2Great

In reply to @aileenhower

jhaylett16 Jan 19 @ 8:42 PM EST

Sometimes we become over-consumed with data-we must look at the whole child, not just the numbers. #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:42 PM EST

So imp. that we include teachers' observations & conference notes in the conversation -They are essential pieces of assessment data #G2Great

In reply to @ssvincent

ssvincent Jan 19 @ 8:42 PM EST

Ugh, so true, my friend! #g2great https://t.co/sI7Qry4Qib

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 8:40 PM EST

A1 in my short career assessment has gone from a teaching tool to a number. Every assessment should guide instruction. Period. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:42 PM EST

Waving right back Greg. Can you see me :] #G2Great

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 8:41 PM EST
ALL of this! Waving hello, Mary! #g2great
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:41 PM EST
  
  A1 Spreadsheets can cloud our perspective unless we truly know the child hidden between the numbers! Kids at the center! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:42 PM EST

So true Mary numbers tell a story but we need to interpret it through contextual learning. #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

spiraledu Jan 19 @ 8:42 PM EST

I do believe we should assess skills by giving them tasks to complete! Imbed the learning & give them more complex ones over time #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:42 PM EST

Good point Susan! Double edged sword goes both ways….. #G2Great

ssvincent Jan 19 @ 8:40 PM EST
OR our state has blind faith in the assessment. We know better, but they don't! #g2great https://t.co/Ce3nLb3hv9
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:38 PM EST
  
  Yes Brant OR we have blind faith in a flawed assessment that isn’t designed to measure what is worth knowing. Just sayin’…. #G2Great
  
  PrincipalNyberg Jan 19 @ 8:36 PM EST
  
  A1. Personally, I think it is because our assessments don't always measure what we hope they will. #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST

Q2: #G2Great

mindi_r Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST

Yet I am amazed to hear from teachers that their admin won’t allow conference notes to “count” as data #g2great

In reply to @ClareandTammy, @ssvincent

KymHarjes Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST

A1: anecdotal notes and old fashioned observations are still some of my most powerful & authentic assessment tools & practices #G2Great

jdsniadecki Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST

A1: Assessment a glimpse at a whole child. Be aware of your perspective. According to who?/what? #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST

That is the power of formative assessment - It helps us think about what to teach tomorrow #G2Great

In reply to @mindi_r

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST

yes -- it is a great display to see what Ss rely on first - window into not only what they know but how they approach text #G2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST

Say more!!! #G2Great

In reply to @TerryTreads

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST

it should always be all about the children, shouldn't it? #G2Great #istandforkids

In reply to @TerryTreads

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST

& bring our curiosity @ kids to the table. Nothing will drive us to understand better than that - authentic passionate curiosity! #G2Great

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 8:39 PM EST

A1: Assessment means to sit beside - not to interrogate with questions and mindless tasks that result in #/labels! #G2Great

chrisp16 Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST

A1: consider what form of assessment is being used; studied. Is the assmnt match for the student? #g2great

mindi_r Jan 19 @ 8:44 PM EST

#g2great A2: I’m constantly assessing where students are at and making adjustments to instruction. I can’t have one without the other.

genevie79cr Jan 19 @ 8:44 PM EST

Checking in late! Genevie from Texas! This is my first time in this chat. Just 👀 and taking in everyone's ideas. #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:44 PM EST

Spreadsheets and displays help us ask questions not evaluate or label #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

mindi_r Jan 19 @ 8:44 PM EST

#g2great I spend time stepping back and really watching the kids; what behaviors am I seeing? What does this tell me? Then make notes.

irishteacher6 Jan 19 @ 8:44 PM EST

A test is just one snapshot of a child at a moment in time. So much else to consider when assessing progress. #G2Great

In reply to @aileenhower

kelleherjulie3 Jan 19 @ 8:44 PM EST

A1 Assessments are needed to drive instruction, but should be chosen carefully. Some only measure Ss motivation. #G2Great

LisaEickholdt Jan 19 @ 8:44 PM EST

Lisa from Georgia jumping into #G2Great chat

TerryTreads Jan 19 @ 8:44 PM EST

A2 I try to teach in a constant mindset of assessment. Every interaction is an opportunity to learn more about students. #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:44 PM EST

Hey friend. Yes GLIMPSE indeed. Kids are complicated and can’t be reduced to a number w/o losing the child in the mix #G2Great

jdsniadecki Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST

A1: Assessment a glimpse at a whole child. Be aware of your perspective. According to who?/what? #G2Great

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 8:44 PM EST

#G2Great And Ts often become Ts they have a lot of heart and Love their students.

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:36 PM EST

A1 In a digital age there is a danger of over focusing on quantitative data. Students need to be more than a number. #G2GREAT

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:44 PM EST

Student work is a powerful form of assessment. If we combine it with our observations then we know what strategies Ss need to learn #G2Great

In reply to @spiraledu

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:45 PM EST

A2 We must always seek to approach learning from the eyes of the learner. That comes only if we are patient kidwatchers. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:45 PM EST

Join us at #G2Great for a chat about assessment @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3

In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @hayhurst3

artsynihon Jan 19 @ 8:45 PM EST

#G2Great , #KobboDay , #ThankYouObama , James Jones , Rick Dennison , Randy Moss , #ThingsINoLongerBelieve

mollienye72 Jan 19 @ 8:45 PM EST

A1: And don't get me started on these "adaptive programs" kids are logging into for "individualized" instruction. #G2Great

chrisp16 Jan 19 @ 8:45 PM EST

A2: using BAS for the first time & gathering so much info to help the student dev as a reader. My perspective is changing as well. #g2great

morales1stgrade Jan 19 @ 8:45 PM EST

A2 Use what you see happening in front of you to move forward. Look at what they can do and move on from there. #G2Great

PrincipalNyberg Jan 19 @ 8:45 PM EST

I'm a big fan of assessment... as long as it moves me forward. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:45 PM EST

Words of Wisdom #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST

yes -- it is a great display to see what Ss rely on first - window into not only what they know but how they approach text #G2Great
In reply to @hayhurst3

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:45 PM EST

YES! We can’t teach according to an assessment that occurred three months ago. We have to know the child in front of us TODAY #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST

That is the power of formative assessment - It helps us think about what to teach tomorrow #G2Great
In reply to @mindi_r

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 8:45 PM EST

A2 assessment happens in nearly every lesson. Running records and anecdotal notes guide what my Ss need daily #G2Great

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 8:45 PM EST

A2: Running records, teach Ss to self-assess (& set goals) S ?s to guide instruction, as ONE tool to inform instruct Not Replace! #g2great

spiraledu Jan 19 @ 8:45 PM EST

in PK, we analyze constantly what went well in the lesson, what we need to change for their needs #g2great

In reply to @ClareandTammy

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:45 PM EST

Excellence in action #G2Great with @morales1stgrade

In reply to @morales1stgrade

morales1stgrade Jan 19 @ 8:40 PM EST

Yes Jenn. Always have a purpose. I always ask myself, "Why am I doing this? What is the purpose?"

JillDerosa Jan 19 @ 8:45 PM EST

Teacher and student assessment (formal and informal) are used in my classroom to set goals and lead our learning #g2great

chrisp16 Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST

I have put this into the S reports I am writing this week. Parents need to understand this. #g2great

In reply to @irishteacher6, @aileenhower

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST

#G2Great Yes, they are an inspiration, not a # and look to us for guidance.

In reply to @ClareandTammy

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST

Frameworthy! #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:44 PM EST

Spreadsheets and displays help us ask questions not evaluate or label #G2Great
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

mindi_r Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST

First & foremost we must be observers & listeners. The kids will show and tell us all we need to know if we trust them! #g2great

In reply to @KymHarjes

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST

A1 We need to make sure we understand who are Ss are as learners & people. #G2GREAT

TerryTreads Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST

#G2Great - we set ourselves up for trouble when we're assessing for assessment sake - to get a number - but not using it for S growth.

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST

Say more!!! #G2Great
In reply to @TerryTreads

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST

so good to have your voice with us Kitty I miss you. #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @DrMaryHoward, @franmcveigh

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST

Yes! Assessment shouldn’t be about compliance, but about growth. How can we support our Ss to move forward? #g2great

PrincipalNyberg Jan 19 @ 8:45 PM EST

I'm a big fan of assessment... as long as it moves me forward. #g2great

chrisp16 Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST

These moments are priceless. They are also gifts. #g2great

mindi_r Jan 19 @ 8:44 PM EST

#g2great I spend time stepping back and really watching the kids; what behaviors am I seeing? What does this tell me? Then make notes.

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST

Ss must understand the purpose behind an assessment. Without that students may not show us what they know. #G2Great

In reply to @kelleherjulie3

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST

When I have a question that I need answered . . . not just to blindly assess! #g2great @DrMaryHoward

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST
& bring our curiosity @ kids to the table. Nothing will drive us to understand better than that - authentic passionate curiosity! #G2Great
- franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 8:39 PM EST
  
  A1: Assessment means to sit beside - not to interrogate with questions and mindless tasks that result in #/labels! #G2Great

JillDerosa Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST

We need assessments that give us a picture of our students as learners not just a number to graph #g2great

trevorabryan Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST

A2 Every time I ask a student a question, it's an assessment and their answer or lack-there-of points me in the direction to go. #G2Great

EduGladiators Jan 19 @ 8:47 PM EST

🎙Let's talk Restorative ⚖️ SATURDAY #Edugladiators Join LIVE #afterchat ⏯https://t.co/kWdEJqiKwF too! #mschat #UrbanEdChat #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:47 PM EST

A2 By focusing on process over product intent changes from teaching for a grade to teaching for understanding. Big difference. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:47 PM EST

Take a good look at comment flashing across the screen. That speaks volumes @ how passionate Ts are @ REALLY knowing kids! #G2Great

vrkimmel Jan 19 @ 8:47 PM EST

Hello, #g2great Tweeps. Just now getting to join this great chat. So excited about @ClareandTammy being a part of this chat 2nite.

In reply to @ClareandTammy

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:47 PM EST

#g2great conversations change the world

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:45 PM EST

Join us at #G2Great for a chat about assessment @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3
In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @hayhurst3

pranikoff Jan 19 @ 8:47 PM EST

Absolutely. @mindi_r The power of assessment is the ability to refine, adjust, make instruction more influential, personal. #G2Great

mindi_r Jan 19 @ 8:44 PM EST

#g2great A2: I’m constantly assessing where students are at and making adjustments to instruction. I can’t have one without the other.

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 8:47 PM EST

This is SO important, and VITAL for growth mindset. Be present in the here and now. Support Ss growth. #g2great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:47 PM EST

I hope so that would be amazing. Do you know when you're going? #G2Great #tcrwp

In reply to @donohoe_kitty

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:47 PM EST

Yes, because then we blindly interpret without a purpose (and that’s the driving force of all we do! #G2Great

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST
When I have a question that I need answered . . . not just to blindly assess! #g2great @DrMaryHoward
In reply to @DrMaryHoward
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST
  
  & bring our curiosity @ kids to the table. Nothing will drive us to understand better than that - authentic passionate curiosity! #G2Great
  
  franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 8:39 PM EST
  
  A1: Assessment means to sit beside - not to interrogate with questions and mindless tasks that result in #/labels! #G2Great

CathyMere Jan 19 @ 8:47 PM EST

A2 Knowing instructional goals & watching for signs of next steps, and letting those be our guide. Side by side. Day by day. #g2great

In reply to @brennanamy

TTMobile_us Jan 19 @ 8:48 PM EST

#G2Great is now trending in USA, ranking 35

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 8:48 PM EST

While numbers have their place, it is stories that bring our hearts together and grow community. #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:48 PM EST

We agree- Assessments are valuable when Ss are part of the process. When the data is meaningful to Ss they can set their own goals #G2Great

In reply to @franmcveigh

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:48 PM EST

Yes ALWAYS and we should make that the battle cry in every school. Always and forever about kids! #G2Great

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST

it should always be all about the children, shouldn't it? #G2Great #istandforkids
In reply to @TerryTreads

mindi_r Jan 19 @ 8:48 PM EST

For me it was @EllinKeene. She would grab my shoulder and pull me back from jumping in to confer. Now I pull myself. #g2great

In reply to @mollienye72, @EllinKeene

aileenhower Jan 19 @ 8:48 PM EST

Absolutely! We would never judge anything else on just 1 - 1, 5, or 15 minute notice #g2great

In reply to @irishteacher6

jhaylett16 Jan 19 @ 8:48 PM EST

A2:Ongoing observational assessments should drive Ts to change lesson plans when necessary. We must always know where are Ss are. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:48 PM EST

I know right they are amazing teachers to have in the #G2Great house.

In reply to @vrkimmel, @ClareandTammy

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:49 PM EST

A2 We must always keep our eyes on the prize – KIDS. Without a laser focus on kids – we ALL lose! #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:49 PM EST

A2 We use a lesson design that plans for collecting assessment as we teach https://t.co/IQzvlFdgA6 #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:49 PM EST

A2 We use a lesson design that plans for collecting assessment as we teach https://t.co/2XLaQYm5bg #G2Great

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 8:49 PM EST

Jenn, #G2Great I will know closer to summer for sure but it would be June rw and ww if I'm able to swing it. 😊

In reply to @hayhurst3

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:49 PM EST

Yes! Assessment is happening as we teach. If we can collect data as we teach we know how to change our instruction. #G2Great

In reply to @johnnydowney

JillDerosa Jan 19 @ 8:49 PM EST

Good assessments spark discussion and collaboration in the name of students #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:49 PM EST

That’s so crucial Terry. Teaching and assessment are inseparably intertwined. One informs the other! #G2Great

TerryTreads Jan 19 @ 8:44 PM EST

A2 I try to teach in a constant mindset of assessment. Every interaction is an opportunity to learn more about students. #G2great

KymHarjes Jan 19 @ 8:49 PM EST

A2: authentic assessment occurs naturally in every step we take...watching/listening to how St respond, gives us direction #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:50 PM EST

#G2Great

vrkimmel Jan 19 @ 8:50 PM EST

A2 Formative assessment allows Ts to give procedural and self-regulatory feedback--both impressive effect size. #G2Great

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 8:50 PM EST

Love the idea of stories, Kitty! @donohoe_kitty #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 8:48 PM EST

While numbers have their place, it is stories that bring our hearts together and grow community. #G2Great

ssvincent Jan 19 @ 8:50 PM EST

A2. Work samples of independent work are good assessments because they are authentic --- so truly guide your teaching #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:50 PM EST

Assessment should be viable #G2Great

JillDerosa Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST

We need assessments that give us a picture of our students as learners not just a number to graph #g2great

pranikoff Jan 19 @ 8:50 PM EST

Student work is powerful for other Ts to reflect on as well. Fresh eyes can bring a fresh perspective. @ClareandTammy #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:44 PM EST

Student work is a powerful form of assessment. If we combine it with our observations then we know what strategies Ss need to learn #G2Great
In reply to @spiraledu

PrincipalNyberg Jan 19 @ 8:50 PM EST

Exactly. They perfect educational world provides real time assessment, feedback, and support. #g2great

KymHarjes Jan 19 @ 8:49 PM EST

A2: authentic assessment occurs naturally in every step we take...watching/listening to how St respond, gives us direction #G2Great

KymHarjes Jan 19 @ 8:50 PM EST

A2: there must be a balance...much like balanced literacy, we must have balanced assessment tools in place that directly inform us #G2great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:50 PM EST

So powerful when we can put our observations of Ss alongside the numbers. This helps us understand the "whys" behind the numbers #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 8:50 PM EST

Yes, Side by side, Day by Day! @CathyMere #G2Great

In reply to @CathyMere

CathyMere Jan 19 @ 8:47 PM EST

A2 Knowing instructional goals & watching for signs of next steps, and letting those be our guide. Side by side. Day by day. #g2great
In reply to @brennanamy

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:50 PM EST

We’ve come SUCH a long way in understanding the instructional process and yet have such a long way to go in the area of assessment #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:51 PM EST

Q3: #G2Great

LeaderandReader Jan 19 @ 8:51 PM EST

A2: Best practices include continual assessment-not only of students' understanding, but of instructional moves. #g2great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:51 PM EST

When we enter the analysis with an inquiry stance this is possible - not about what is wrong rather about what is possible #G2Great

In reply to @JillDerosa

spiraledu Jan 19 @ 8:51 PM EST

Yes, I love using student portfolios. Shows their growth over time. More meaningful than arbitrary numbers #G2Great

In reply to @ClareandTammy

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 8:51 PM EST

Authentic. #G2Great

ssvincent Jan 19 @ 8:50 PM EST

A2. Work samples of independent work are good assessments because they are authentic --- so truly guide your teaching #G2Great

ssvincent Jan 19 @ 8:51 PM EST

That's truly responsive teaching! #G2Great https://t.co/APFfjZqsr3

TerryTreads Jan 19 @ 8:44 PM EST

A2 I try to teach in a constant mindset of assessment. Every interaction is an opportunity to learn more about students. #G2great

TerryTreads Jan 19 @ 8:51 PM EST

A2 Inviting Ss to assess themselves builds ownership...what did you do well today? What will you work on doing better? #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:52 PM EST

A3 Running records are forever in my heart. It’s a powerful processing peek into reading in action we can’t get any other way. #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:52 PM EST

So much of student learning is about the strategies they employ. We must watch them in action to see how they approach tasks #G2Great

In reply to @vrkimmel

mindi_r Jan 19 @ 8:52 PM EST

#g2great A3: Conferring with individuals and groups, writing samples, photographs, recordings.

jdsniadecki Jan 19 @ 8:52 PM EST

A2: Our assessments are mostly formative and come before and after instruction. Guided…#g2great

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 8:52 PM EST

@ClareandTammy #G2Great Why is so impt!

In reply to @ClareandTammy

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:50 PM EST

So powerful when we can put our observations of Ss alongside the numbers. This helps us understand the "whys" behind the numbers #G2Great
In reply to @donohoe_kitty

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 8:52 PM EST

A3: love to use student goals as part of assessment. Did Ss meet them? If not, why not? Too ambitious? Not enough time? #G2Great

morales1stgrade Jan 19 @ 8:52 PM EST

A3 Kid watching, running records, Art of Comprehension, talking with kids. #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:52 PM EST

A3: A teacher's notes and observations are so important. These help us to understand the "why's" behind the work students complete.#G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:52 PM EST

Having a good assessment doesn’t=effective use. If other DO running records & dole out spreadsheets - loses in the translation #G2Great

rebecca_a_quinn Jan 19 @ 8:52 PM EST

Q3: Reading records using #FPLiteracy LLI app. #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:52 PM EST

They need to be seen as one in the same - you truly cannot think about one without the other #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

spiraledu Jan 19 @ 8:52 PM EST

In Math, try to figure out where did they make an error? Love math talk! Its a process not just computations #G2Great

In reply to @KymHarjes

TerryTreads Jan 19 @ 8:53 PM EST

Q3 Taking the time for real conversation w/Ss and observation. #g2Great

DavidJHuber Jan 19 @ 8:53 PM EST

A2: what do we want kids 2 know? How will we know they learned it? How close are they to it? We need to know so we know where 2 go #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:53 PM EST

The size affect for student self assessment is 1.3 Hattie #G2Great https://t.co/IEOzfKmSMf

In reply to @ClareandTammy, @kelleherjulie3

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:53 PM EST

The size affect for student self assessment is 1.3 Hattie #G2Great https://t.co/ldzhQDaVod

In reply to @ClareandTammy, @kelleherjulie3

jdsniadecki Jan 19 @ 8:53 PM EST

A3: We have “4-week” formative assessments. Teacher-made. Based on students’ work and growth along the way in the year. #g2great

mindi_r Jan 19 @ 8:53 PM EST

I sometimes feel guilty about the length of my conferences. I just love talking to kids about their thinking! #g2great

In reply to @TerryTreads

LeaderandReader Jan 19 @ 8:54 PM EST

A3: Running records are one of the most valuable assessments in reading. So much can be learned about a reader! #g2great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:54 PM EST

A3: Messy sheet is a tool we use to collect data as we teach. Everything is on one sheet, it is easy to notice patterns and plan #G2GREAT

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 8:54 PM EST

A3 there's nothing better than a running record. All you need is a child, book, blank paper and pencil. Easy peasy! #G2Great

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 8:54 PM EST

Agree . . . assessment without S voice is like tree falling in forest & no one around! #G2Great @TerryTreads

In reply to @TerryTreads

TerryTreads Jan 19 @ 8:53 PM EST

Q3 Taking the time for real conversation w/Ss and observation. #g2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:54 PM EST

So important to hear the students perspective on this as well -- they are a wealth of information #G2Great

In reply to @franmcveigh

chrisp16 Jan 19 @ 8:54 PM EST

A3: RR, observations, conferences and some assmnt that inform my instruction. #g2great

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 8:54 PM EST

@ClareandTammy #G2Great Notes work best for me, more nuanced than numbers.

In reply to @ClareandTammy

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:52 PM EST

A3: A teacher's notes and observations are so important. These help us to understand the "why's" behind the work students complete.#G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:54 PM EST

I can’t tell you how often I’m told anecdotal notes ‘don’t count’. For me they are a kidwatcher’s goldmine #G2Great

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 8:45 PM EST

A2 assessment happens in nearly every lesson. Running records and anecdotal notes guide what my Ss need daily #G2Great

trevorabryan Jan 19 @ 8:54 PM EST

A3 In my art room conferring is my favorite assessment-Seeing what Ss r doing trying &thinking allows me 2teach into their learning #G2Great

mollienye72 Jan 19 @ 8:54 PM EST

A3: Running Records, anecdotals, Voxer recordings have become a recent fave! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:54 PM EST

Record what you see and hear first so that patterns will be revealed to you. We honor students when we do this kind of assessment #G2great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:52 PM EST

A3: A teacher's notes and observations are so important. These help us to understand the "why's" behind the work students complete.#G2Great

vrkimmel Jan 19 @ 8:54 PM EST

Love gathering "real time" data to make instructional adjustments quickly and effectively that impact student learning. #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:49 PM EST

A2 We use a lesson design that plans for collecting assessment as we teach https://t.co/2XLaQYm5bg #G2Great

KymHarjes Jan 19 @ 8:54 PM EST

A3: Words Their Way spelling inventories, Writing Pathways assessment rubrics and daily 1-to-1 conferring in workshop are go-to's #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:54 PM EST

A2 I think we also need to remember that self-assessment is so critical. We learn much by turning our assessment lens around #G2Great

ssvincent Jan 19 @ 8:54 PM EST

Those would be great for PLC discussion!! #G2Great https://t.co/ioSUQ1xwcn

jdsniadecki Jan 19 @ 8:53 PM EST

A3: We have “4-week” formative assessments. Teacher-made. Based on students’ work and growth along the way in the year. #g2great

kelleherjulie3 Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

@DrMaryHoward Agreed! Nothing is more powerful than listening to Ss read connected text and discussing text with them! #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:52 PM EST

A3 Running records are forever in my heart. It’s a powerful processing peek into reading in action we can’t get any other way. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

A3 Good old fashioned anecdotal notes capture glimpses of learners from the inside out because they are in-the-moment reflections. #G2Great

LeaderandReader Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

A2: Conferring with students to check for understanding & application of strategies is a key way to measure progress. #g2great

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

A3 also writing books & other writing artifacts, any and all student work! #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

Such smart assessments! #G2Great

In reply to @KymHarjes

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

So importnat! #G2Great

spiraledu Jan 19 @ 8:45 PM EST

in PK, we analyze constantly what went well in the lesson, what we need to change for their needs #g2great
In reply to @ClareandTammy

DavidJHuber Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

A1: assessment needs to tell us how close we are to our targets, where kids need more support & if our instruction is working #G2Great

aileenhower Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

A3: Student self-assessments. They can be very honest, insightful, and authentic, especially if the S knows it's for goal-setting #g2great

JillDerosa Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

Assessments that involve observations, discussions and reflections with and about students #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

nice one Jen #G2Great

In reply to @jdsniadecki

spiraledu Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

In PK, we did hour long conferences with families (4 x year) 15 minutes is not enough time to make a plan! #g2great

In reply to @mindi_r, @TerryTreads

TerryTreads Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

A3 Looking at Ss passion - what are THEY choosing to read and write? Tells us more than many other types of assessment. #G2Great

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

makes me sad! And mad! #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

LisaEickholdt Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

A3: Looking through Ss writing folders and notebooks informs my teaching. What to teach in small groups, minilessons, ind. confs. #g2great

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

Absolutely - hearing student reflection on work is so important! @ClareandTammy #G2Great

In reply to @ClareandTammy

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

Love that you are gathering all kinds of data #G2Great

In reply to @mindi_r

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

And then analyzing what we noticed and what we think that means based on our close observations. YES Julie! #G2Great

kelleherjulie3 Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST
@DrMaryHoward Agreed! Nothing is more powerful than listening to Ss read connected text and discussing text with them! #G2great
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:52 PM EST
  
  A3 Running records are forever in my heart. It’s a powerful processing peek into reading in action we can’t get any other way. #G2Great

CathyMere Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

A3 I find pieces of student writing to tell so much about what students know and understand. #G2Great

genevie79cr Jan 19 @ 8:56 PM EST

Yes! Lots of conferencing with Ss in sm group and individually. #G2Great

In reply to @TerryTreads

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 8:56 PM EST

#G2Great @DrMaryHoward Always works best for me. Other systems fall by wayside.

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

A3 Good old fashioned anecdotal notes capture glimpses of learners from the inside out because they are in-the-moment reflections. #G2Great

KymHarjes Jan 19 @ 8:56 PM EST

Agreed! All of our unit assessments in math include an open response component...where St explain their mathematical thinking 💭 #G2Great

spiraledu Jan 19 @ 8:52 PM EST

In Math, try to figure out where did they make an error? Love math talk! Its a process not just computations #G2Great
In reply to @KymHarjes

spiraledu Jan 19 @ 8:56 PM EST

I do that all the time with spelling & reading! What are they excited about? Lets add it to our word wall & library #g2great

In reply to @vrkimmel

pranikoff Jan 19 @ 8:56 PM EST

A3: I love to ask Ss about their learning process and their desired goals. It gives immediate ownership of next steps. #G2Great

mindi_r Jan 19 @ 8:56 PM EST

That’s the positive frame for sure! I’m lucky to have a small class (18) so I have TIME to confer w/kids! #g2great

In reply to @hayhurst3

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 8:56 PM EST

A3 best assessment for early readers = smile on the face of the reader! ❤️😀📚 #G2Great

TerryTreads Jan 19 @ 8:56 PM EST

Powerful tool! #G2Great @ClareandTammy

In reply to @ClareandTammy

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:54 PM EST

A3: Messy sheet is a tool we use to collect data as we teach. Everything is on one sheet, it is easy to notice patterns and plan #G2GREAT

morales1stgrade Jan 19 @ 8:56 PM EST

One of my go-to assessments. They look messy and might not make sense to anyone else, but gives REAL assessment info #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

A3 Good old fashioned anecdotal notes capture glimpses of learners from the inside out because they are in-the-moment reflections. #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:56 PM EST

Oral recordings are so helpful. We use Evernote to record Ss and take photos of student work. #G2Great

In reply to @mollienye72

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:56 PM EST

powerful when you actually see artifacts of developmental growth #G2Great

In reply to @spiraledu, @ClareandTammy

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:57 PM EST

A3 Collegial dialogue helps us find our way to NEW understandings from multiple perspectives & ensures open-minded flexibility #G2Great

LeaderandReader Jan 19 @ 8:57 PM EST

A3: A teacher's conferring notebook can be a gold mine of information about our students. Notice & note! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:57 PM EST

Me too! And was told Running Records aren’t as important as Dibels scores. Misconceptions still abound Johnny! #G2Great

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

makes me sad! And mad! #G2Great
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

genevie79cr Jan 19 @ 8:57 PM EST

A3: Conferring is a go to for writing & reader response journals are my must in reading! #G2Great

PrincipalNyberg Jan 19 @ 8:57 PM EST

A3. The best tools give you neutral, descriptive data. The easier the better. #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:57 PM EST

So important for students to talk about their learning process and set goals! #G2Great

In reply to @pranikoff

aileenhower Jan 19 @ 8:57 PM EST

Introduced this year in my district. Ts appreciated its potential right away - so many possibilities for learning about our Ss #g2great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:54 PM EST

A3: Messy sheet is a tool we use to collect data as we teach. Everything is on one sheet, it is easy to notice patterns and plan #G2GREAT

ardaughty Jan 19 @ 8:57 PM EST

A2. When Ts ask me "what type of assessments could I do with my Ss" I say "I dare you to Google types of formative assessments!" #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:57 PM EST

Thinking about changing our instruction is very important - not about making S change - we too need to change #G2Great

In reply to @DavidJHuber

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:57 PM EST

That’s the beauty of it Sandra. It’s an insiders view so messy works as long as it’s legible to ME! #G2Great

morales1stgrade Jan 19 @ 8:56 PM EST
One of my go-to assessments. They look messy and might not make sense to anyone else, but gives REAL assessment info #G2Great
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST
  
  A3 Good old fashioned anecdotal notes capture glimpses of learners from the inside out because they are in-the-moment reflections. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:57 PM EST

I hope I can learn with you in person again Kitty. #g2great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty

PrincipalNyberg Jan 19 @ 8:57 PM EST

We like Classroom Mosaic for quick walkthrough data. #G2Great

spiraledu Jan 19 @ 8:57 PM EST

I love presenting parents with book or CD of all their work over the year. It is incredible to reflect! #g2great

In reply to @hayhurst3, @ClareandTammy

chrisp16 Jan 19 @ 8:57 PM EST

I often look at their writing/spelling. It does say so much. #g2great

In reply to @CathyMere

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:58 PM EST

#G2Great

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 8:58 PM EST

is it misunderstandings about data or because there's no number to graph? #G2Great I wouldn't survive w/out RR

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 8:58 PM EST

Great point! Engagement w/ Ss about the text allows for authentic conversation. How Ss perceive… #G2Great

In reply to @kelleherjulie3, @DrMaryHoward

ardaughty Jan 19 @ 8:58 PM EST

A2. Then I help them go through several that they were already doing, just didn't think about it from a formative perspective. #G2Great

KymHarjes Jan 19 @ 8:58 PM EST

A3: I appreciate the DRA2...assessments that looks through multiple lenses and focus on a reader/writers behaviors works for me #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:58 PM EST

A3 There is nothing as powerful about in the heat of the learning moment reflections. Being there gives us an insider’s view! #G2Great

genevie79cr Jan 19 @ 8:58 PM EST

I love it! Thanks for sharing. Neat idea, @mmunozeisd. #G2Great

In reply to @ClareandTammy, @mmunozeisd

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 8:58 PM EST

… and understand the text they are reading. How do they feel about what they are reading? #g2great

In reply to @kelleherjulie3, @DrMaryHoward

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 8:58 PM EST

@TeachersforTeachers Love the messy sheet idea for collecting data. #G2Great

In reply to @aileenhower

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 8:58 PM EST

A3: Any evidence of "growth" or "perseverance" is data that needs to be honored. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:59 PM EST

Q4: #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:59 PM EST

A powerful way to build relationships around their work it really does set an admiring lens @drgravityg #G2Great

In reply to @spiraledu, @ClareandTammy, @drgravityg

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:59 PM EST

Awww. I’m lucky to be surrounded by so many teachers (like those here tonight & YOU) who fight the good fight Sandra. #G2Great

morales1stgrade Jan 19 @ 8:58 PM EST

That's why you are so amazing! You know what is important and you don't let anyone stop you from doing what is best for kids!

jhaylett16 Jan 19 @ 8:59 PM EST

A3: Observations, along with anecdotal notes are my go-to in K. #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 8:59 PM EST

The reciprocal nature of reading and writing is critical - side by side these reveal so much about a student #G2Great

In reply to @CathyMere

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 8:59 PM EST

@hayhurst3 #G2Great Me too! Was such a serendipitous meeting! So happy about that and hope for it again! 😊

In reply to @hayhurst3

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:57 PM EST

I hope I can learn with you in person again Kitty. #g2great
In reply to @donohoe_kitty

pranikoff Jan 19 @ 8:59 PM EST

It's often revealing, right @brennanamy. Ss are always insightful are about their own learning and ways to move forward when asked. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:57 PM EST

So important for students to talk about their learning process and set goals! #G2Great
In reply to @pranikoff

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:00 PM EST

A4 Curiosity is the fuel that drives us to do our best possible work. We're inspired by our desire to ensure success for ALL Sts. #G2Great

ardaughty Jan 19 @ 9:00 PM EST

A3. Words w/friends, pair/share, gallery walks, protocols, peer to peer, journals, digital journals, exit tickets, kahoot, etc. #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:51 PM EST

Q3: #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:00 PM EST

Couldn’t agree more. Marie Clay is forever sitting on my shoulder and running records is one of her legacies! #G2Great

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 8:58 PM EST

is it misunderstandings about data or because there's no number to graph? #G2Great I wouldn't survive w/out RR
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 9:00 PM EST

A4: If there isn't a compelling WHY before an assessment, maybe we should do MORE teaching and less testing! #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:00 PM EST

So glad it is helpful. We love the way everything is on one sheet - It helps us plan small groups #G2Great

In reply to @cvarsalona, @aileenhower

genevie79cr Jan 19 @ 9:00 PM EST

@TerryTreads Your book is on my "must read" list. It's on my shelf, waiting ever so patiently! Great to connect w/you via Twitter! #G2Great

In reply to @TerryTreads

irishteacher6 Jan 19 @ 9:00 PM EST

A3 Reading conferences, writing prompts, exit cards are all helpful, quick assessments to figure out where we need to go next. #g2great

JillDerosa Jan 19 @ 9:00 PM EST

It is so important to ask why students are doing what they are doing and to know why we are doing what we are doing #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:00 PM EST

And when we take the time to ask we just might be surprised to know the answer!. So telling #G2Great

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 8:58 PM EST

Great point! Engagement w/ Ss about the text allows for authentic conversation. How Ss perceive… #G2Great
In reply to @kelleherjulie3, @DrMaryHoward

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:00 PM EST

This is critical-we need to continually reflect on where we are, where we are going & where we have been.The journey is everything! #G2Great

In reply to @franmcveigh

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 9:01 PM EST

#g2great Popping in late but did not want to miss @ClareandTammy as guest moderators. Carol ELA Consultant from Long Island

In reply to @ClareandTammy

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 9:01 PM EST

#G2Great @franmcveigh I nominate you for Sec. of Ed. !!!!

In reply to @franmcveigh

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 9:00 PM EST

A4: If there isn't a compelling WHY before an assessment, maybe we should do MORE teaching and less testing! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:01 PM EST

I often think of myself as a reader (a REAL reader) when I think bout my assessment. We can’t forget that! #G2Great

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 8:58 PM EST

… and understand the text they are reading. How do they feel about what they are reading? #g2great
In reply to @kelleherjulie3, @DrMaryHoward

pranikoff Jan 19 @ 9:01 PM EST

That time set aside to talk with families sounds dreamy! @sprialedu #G2Great

spiraledu Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

In PK, we did hour long conferences with families (4 x year) 15 minutes is not enough time to make a plan! #g2great
In reply to @mindi_r, @TerryTreads

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:01 PM EST

A4 Just today analyzed some RR and set goals bc I want to learn what will happen and what comes next. #g2great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:01 PM EST

A4: Helps to know what strategies Ss tried. Listening as Ss explain their thinking helps us understand where they are in the GRR. #G2GREAT

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 9:01 PM EST

Great idea! #G2Great

In reply to @ClareandTammy, @aileenhower

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 9:01 PM EST

T and S reflection! Building reflection builds learning. Where am I growing? Where do I need to adjust? #g2great

In reply to @ClareandTammy, @franmcveigh

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:01 PM EST

You will not be sorry -- it is with us every day in our work. So smart, so clear, so needed!! #G2Great

In reply to @genevie79cr, @TerryTreads

spiraledu Jan 19 @ 9:01 PM EST

A4. Why do we want them to learn that skill? How will they be able to use it in their daily life? How can I further it? #G2Great

In reply to @brennanamy

KymHarjes Jan 19 @ 9:02 PM EST

A4: WHY am I assessing this St? WHAT will I use to assess? HOW will I analyze the information I collect to inform my instruction? #G2Great

ssvincent Jan 19 @ 9:02 PM EST

A4. "I wonder why..." is the beginning of true analysis and problem-solving. And that's the whole reason for assessment. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:02 PM EST

There’s no assessment in the world like sitting eyeball to eyeball with a child seeking to understand! #G2Great

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST

#G2Great Yes, they are an inspiration, not a # and look to us for guidance.
In reply to @ClareandTammy

LeaderandReader Jan 19 @ 9:02 PM EST

A4: "Why?" makes us truly reflect on the cause/effect relationship between teaching & learning. #g2great

PrincipalNyberg Jan 19 @ 9:02 PM EST

A4. The Why and the What. It can be a chicken and the egg things sometimes. Must know the why to learn the what, and vice versa. #G2Great

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 9:02 PM EST

A4 the "why" should be about student learning/needs. Not "why am I giving this?" #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:02 PM EST

Absolutely we all have to be on the same page if we are going to write a success story WITH our students #G2Great

JillDerosa Jan 19 @ 9:00 PM EST

It is so important to ask why students are doing what they are doing and to know why we are doing what we are doing #g2great

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 9:02 PM EST

@DrMaryHoward #G2Great I love how we speak the same language!😊

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:02 PM EST
There’s no assessment in the world like sitting eyeball to eyeball with a child seeking to understand! #G2Great
- donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST
  
  #G2Great Yes, they are an inspiration, not a # and look to us for guidance.
  In reply to @ClareandTammy

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:02 PM EST

RR give us a window into what Ss are doing in their heads as they read - Such valuable assessment data #G2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:03 PM EST

A4 WHY uncovers what resides just below the surface awaiting a watchful eye. Increasing understanding is the gift we get in return #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:03 PM EST

Absolutely. Time is our most precious commodity so we don’t want to waste it on assessment that has no potential to inform. #G2Great

PrincipalNyberg Jan 19 @ 8:45 PM EST

I'm a big fan of assessment... as long as it moves me forward. #g2great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:03 PM EST

A4: Without understanding a student’s intentions and attempts as a learner we can make inaccurate assumptions. #G2GREAT

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 9:03 PM EST

A4 The why helps us build a sound understanding on how to help our students succeed. #g2great

pranikoff Jan 19 @ 9:03 PM EST

Amazing @DrMaryHoward @donohoe_kitty What has worked in the past, continues to be informative! Can't beat anecdotals & observations #G2Great

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 8:56 PM EST
#G2Great @DrMaryHoward Always works best for me. Other systems fall by wayside.
In reply to @DrMaryHoward
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST
  
  A3 Good old fashioned anecdotal notes capture glimpses of learners from the inside out because they are in-the-moment reflections. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:03 PM EST

thinking on your feet using it and planning next steps FLEXIBLE and RESPONSIVE #G2Great

In reply to @irishteacher6

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:03 PM EST

WHY-a word that goes a long way in everything we do.WHY causes us to pause, listen & consider and helps Ss pause, listen & consider #G2Great

In reply to @JillDerosa

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:03 PM EST

Happy to see you friend! #G2Great

vrkimmel Jan 19 @ 8:47 PM EST

Hello, #g2great Tweeps. Just now getting to join this great chat. So excited about @ClareandTammy being a part of this chat 2nite.
In reply to @ClareandTammy

chrisp16 Jan 19 @ 9:03 PM EST

A4: WHY is such a powerful question. It's one Ts need to ask when planning, teaching & assessing. Become introspective & lrn more. #g2great

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 9:03 PM EST

Yes! #g2great

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 9:03 PM EST

A4 The why helps us build a sound understanding on how to help our students succeed. #g2great

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST

#G2Great @johnnydowney @franmcveigh There you go Fran, Mrs. McVeigh goes to Washington!

In reply to @johnnydowney, @franmcveigh

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 9:02 PM EST

I second that!
In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @franmcveigh

CathyMere Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST

A4 Assessment always leads to more questions. It is in this inquiry stance that we can discover what students know and need. #G2Great

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST

Those I wonders lead to such great thinking no matter what the learner is doing! #G2Great

ssvincent Jan 19 @ 9:02 PM EST

A4. "I wonder why..." is the beginning of true analysis and problem-solving. And that's the whole reason for assessment. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST

Can anyone take a quick picture to share with us? #G2Great

In reply to @cvarsalona, @ClareandTammy, @aileenhower

HalLRoberts Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST

A4 the Why Q seems to touch the emotions which is the gateway to the brain says neuroscience #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST

Beautifully said (and hello friend!) #G2Great

pranikoff Jan 19 @ 8:47 PM EST
Absolutely. @mindi_r The power of assessment is the ability to refine, adjust, make instruction more influential, personal. #G2Great
- mindi_r Jan 19 @ 8:44 PM EST
  
  #g2great A2: I’m constantly assessing where students are at and making adjustments to instruction. I can’t have one without the other.

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST

A3 @jhaylett16 anecdotal notes are important pieces of data when trying to hone in on how to help each child. #g2great

In reply to @jhaylett16

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST

It's an amazing book! You will love it! @genevie79cr @ClareandTammy #G2Great

In reply to @genevie79cr, @ClareandTammy

genevie79cr Jan 19 @ 9:00 PM EST

@TerryTreads Your book is on my "must read" list. It's on my shelf, waiting ever so patiently! Great to connect w/you via Twitter! #G2Great
In reply to @TerryTreads

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST

You are so right! #G2Great

In reply to @pranikoff, @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST

Three magical words Susan! #G2Great

ssvincent Jan 19 @ 9:02 PM EST

A4. "I wonder why..." is the beginning of true analysis and problem-solving. And that's the whole reason for assessment. #G2Great

morales1stgrade Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST

A4 We have to find out what is going on in those little minds. Let them be curious and let them know that it is ok to wonder. #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST

A4 Curiosity propels us - assessment should propel us. Assessment needs to be an opportunity model not a deficit model #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:05 PM EST

A4 W/o a deep sense of curiosity inspired by our WHY we’re doomed to wander aimlessly on a road to instructional nowhere. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:05 PM EST

#G2Great

KymHarjes Jan 19 @ 9:05 PM EST

A4: understanding WHY a St has responded in a particular way can be as powerful as any "right" answer #G2GREAT

TerryTreads Jan 19 @ 9:05 PM EST

A4 Sometimes we forget to ask WHY we're even doing some assessments. We need to be sure of its value & how it will inform our work. #G2Great

chrisp16 Jan 19 @ 9:05 PM EST

I love asking them 'why'. it tells us if they know the material. if they can explain their choices/decisions then they r owning it.#g2great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:03 PM EST

A4: Without understanding a student’s intentions and attempts as a learner we can make inaccurate assumptions. #G2GREAT

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 9:05 PM EST

#G2Great Yes, she does!

In reply to @ssvincent, @franmcveigh

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:05 PM EST

Yes! If we can understand the "why" behind a S's thinking then we can plan instruction that will excite, engage & help our Ss learn #G2Great

In reply to @cvarsalona

pranikoff Jan 19 @ 9:05 PM EST

Awww, thanks @DrMaryHoward Was looking forward to this chat all day. Happy hello back! #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST
Beautifully said (and hello friend!) #G2Great
- pranikoff Jan 19 @ 8:47 PM EST
  
  Absolutely. @mindi_r The power of assessment is the ability to refine, adjust, make instruction more influential, personal. #G2Great
  
  mindi_r Jan 19 @ 8:44 PM EST
  
  #g2great A2: I’m constantly assessing where students are at and making adjustments to instruction. I can’t have one without the other.

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 9:05 PM EST

Yes! Curiosity creates opportunities to explore, learn, and grow! #g2great

In reply to @morales1stgrade

jdsniadecki Jan 19 @ 9:05 PM EST

A4: One of 5 lenses is PURPOSE. Another is ASSESS. They must go together. Otherwise, what are we doing? #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:05 PM EST

I love that Cathy (and so good to see you!) #G2Great

CathyMere Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST

A4 Assessment always leads to more questions. It is in this inquiry stance that we can discover what students know and need. #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:05 PM EST

A4 WHY pushes purpose, meaning and authenticity. Our work with our Ss needs the WHY at all times #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:05 PM EST

Thinking about all the qualitative and quantitative data RR yield. Classroom magic #G2Great when done with integrity & knowledge

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:02 PM EST

RR give us a window into what Ss are doing in their heads as they read - Such valuable assessment data #G2Great
In reply to @hayhurst3

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q5: #G2Great

jdsniadecki Jan 19 @ 9:06 PM EST

Don’t you ever wonder about learning? If Ss are “getting it?” YES! #G2Great

top_us_now Jan 19 @ 9:06 PM EST

https://t.co/e8Dli5GXv4 32. #G2Great 33. #WizKnicks 34. #CapsBlues 35. #inners 36. #lrnchat 37. #SBSLC2017 38. #squirrelschat 39. #AskPnb

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:06 PM EST

In order to plan, we have to know what they are thinking. #G2Great

In reply to @morales1stgrade

mollienye72 Jan 19 @ 9:06 PM EST

Oy! I can't keep up tonight. That's a good thing👍🏻#G2Great

ssvincent Jan 19 @ 9:06 PM EST

Ha! Yes! Hey, state of Ohio, why am I giving this??? #G2Great https://t.co/lzQB9GHYOc

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 9:02 PM EST

A4 the "why" should be about student learning/needs. Not "why am I giving this?" #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:06 PM EST

You just made me laugh out loud val #G2Great

vrkimmel Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST

Oh, for crying out loud! I might not have been able to respond gracefully to that assertion. Dibels, schmibels. #onetoolofmany
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

mindi_r Jan 19 @ 9:06 PM EST

The deficit thinking drives me nuts. I’m always reframing to “she CAN do this so THIS is next.” #g2great

In reply to @ClareandTammy

pranikoff Jan 19 @ 9:06 PM EST

Can't beat a smile for any age reader @johnnydowney (or a laugh, or a surprised gasp, or any burst of emotion) True engagement. #G2Great

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 8:56 PM EST

A3 best assessment for early readers = smile on the face of the reader! ❤️😀📚 #G2Great

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 9:06 PM EST

LOL #G2Great @franmcveigh No problem, I'll start a grass roots campaign!

In reply to @franmcveigh

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 9:06 PM EST

Kitty, I'm afraid I don't donate enough $! LOL Thanks for the nomination! @donohoe_kitty
In reply to @donohoe_kitty

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 9:06 PM EST

Exactly! Always try to find the way to engage Ss in vigorous, active learning that is relevant for their journey. #g2great

In reply to @ClareandTammy

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:07 PM EST

A5 Instructional levels used thoughtfully should inform w/o labeling. One only leads to the other if we choose to do so (so don’t) #G2Great

GingerLewman Jan 19 @ 9:07 PM EST

You have lazy, unmotivated kiddos? Sure ya do! We all do. But what are we DOING about it? #g2great #lrnchat https://t.co/bcukgiRqog #pblchat

LisaEickholdt Jan 19 @ 9:07 PM EST

A4: If we're not assessing to inform our instruction, then we are wasting student's time. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:07 PM EST

our curiosity should be contagious Ss s/understand that we are all in for their growth #g2great Assessment can flip the switch

In reply to @CathyMere

mindi_r Jan 19 @ 9:07 PM EST

#g2great A5: conferring notes, writing samples, F & P BAS, our district writing assessment. Each is a different snapshot that adds info.

KymHarjes Jan 19 @ 9:08 PM EST

A5: my conferring notes are huge informers of instruction...they help the St and I set personal goals for next steps #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:08 PM EST

A5:Imp. that assessment plans give information about the full profile of reader (accuracy, comp, fluency, disposition, vocabulary) #G2GREAT

morales1stgrade Jan 19 @ 9:08 PM EST

A5 I use running records because they inform me about so much what the child can do and is doing. MSV!! #G2Great

pranikoff Jan 19 @ 9:08 PM EST

You can never go wrong with WHY @chrisp16 It keeps us honest and inquiry based. #G2Great

In reply to @chrisp16

chrisp16 Jan 19 @ 9:03 PM EST

A4: WHY is such a powerful question. It's one Ts need to ask when planning, teaching & assessing. Become introspective & lrn more. #g2great

vrkimmel Jan 19 @ 9:08 PM EST

A4 Want to always ask, "Why is this important for my Ss as readers and writers? Why can I assure all that this is authentic work? #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST

A5 Assessment walls grounded in deep dialogue offer a concrete visual tool to take professional responsibility for our choices. #G2Great

jhaylett16 Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST

A4: My wish: law makers would take this statement and think about it deeply prior to sending mandated tests our way!#G2Great

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST

and our own! #G2Great

In reply to @LisaEickholdt

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST

A4 @ClareandTammy The WHY goes beyond structured plans, it allows us to look deeply into each S's path to learning/plan accordingly #g2great

In reply to @ClareandTammy

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST

A5: Time, schedule & routines. Are those getting results I expect? Check amount of time Ss are reading(&words/pages) Adjust? #G2Great

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST

#G2Great @morales1stgrade I think that is one of the most valuable assessment tools.

In reply to @morales1stgrade

morales1stgrade Jan 19 @ 9:08 PM EST

A5 I use running records because they inform me about so much what the child can do and is doing. MSV!! #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST

Love this!!! Assessment can flip the switch - what a great, powerful image. Thank you #G2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3, @CathyMere

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST

A5: Here is a snapshot from a page in our book showing how we look at an assessment to determine what areas of reading it measures #g2great

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST

A5- I like running records in that I can really see strengths and weaknesses in Ss reading. Strategy use, types of miscues… #g2great

vrkimmel Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST

Love the simplicity of this--"so don't." That needs to be a poster or a bumper sticker or something. :) #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

twoguysde Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST

Forget Rigor...https://t.co/bqiYS56nvU #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST

We need to spread those words everywhere we can #G2Great

LisaEickholdt Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST

A child's reading level is a teacher's tool, not a child's label @FountasPinnell
In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @FountasPinnell

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST

A5- …identifying focus areas to support Ss growth as a reader. #g2great

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST

A5 the DRA2 allows for common discussion around struggling readers in our PLC/RTI meetings. We all can talk the same language #G2Great

irishteacher6 Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST

When an older student tells you she now loves to read, that is a great assessment too! #G2Great

In reply to @johnnydowney

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST

A teacher said to me today, "Wow you really got a handle on her through that one RR." Yes RR are powerful tools to guide us. #g2great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST

A5 In the end it is not about THE assessment - it is about how you use it!! https://t.co/UB4reTf2B3 #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST

A5 In the end it is not about THE assessment - it is about how you use it!! https://t.co/RObSRg4XWZ #G2Great

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST

#Truth #G2Great

In reply to @LisaEickholdt

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST

So imp. to collect assessment data on the amt. of time Ss have to practice. Ss need lots of time for authentic reading and writing #G2Great

In reply to @franmcveigh

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST

this is awesome. #G2Great

In reply to @ClareandTammy

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST

A5 There’s a fine line betw data that informs & data that usurps time needed for instruction. Beware of crossing to the dark side! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST

This is awesome #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST

A5: Here is a snapshot from a page in our book showing how we look at an assessment to determine what areas of reading it measures #g2great

chrisp16 Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST

LOVE this and have shared it w/ many Ts! #g2great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST

A5: Here is a snapshot from a page in our book showing how we look at an assessment to determine what areas of reading it measures #g2great

mindi_r Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST

And we need to keep those levels off of library books! #ugh #g2great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

LeaderandReader Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST

A5: So much data...some of most informative comes from observations & conversations with teachers & students. The real stuff. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST

Yes! #G2Great

PrincipalNyberg Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST

A5. Common unit summatives are a good measuring stick for me. They let me know where I need to dig deeper. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST

Yes! So much has to do with the WHY! Love Simon Sinek’s book the POWER OF WHY #G2Great

In reply to @ClareandTammy

genevie79cr Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST

A very formative data point. #g2great

In reply to @hayhurst3

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST

I couldn’t agree more. It’s becoming so prevalent! #G2Great

mindi_r Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST

And we need to keep those levels off of library books! #ugh #g2great
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST

we can't afford to waste anytime so let's all just get on board shall we... #g2Great

In reply to @cvarsalona, @LisaEickholdt

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST

A5 I used kidwatching notes and encouraged Ts to do so. Share notes w Ss 4 open dialogue to lead Ss onward. #g2great

morales1stgrade Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST

As long as Ts are analyzing it! I know that sounds crazy, but we must be analyzing the running record!! #G2Great

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST
#G2Great @morales1stgrade I think that is one of the most valuable assessment tools.
In reply to @morales1stgrade
- morales1stgrade Jan 19 @ 9:08 PM EST
  
  A5 I use running records because they inform me about so much what the child can do and is doing. MSV!! #G2Great

jhaylett16 Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST

A4: Listening to our Ss thinking can help us understand where they are and where we as Ts should go next. #G2Great

jdsniadecki Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST

A5: Don’t label; don’t track. Levels are flexible. TALK to Ss; observation and conversation are key pieces. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:12 PM EST

#G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:12 PM EST

A5 A reading level is an instructional scaffold not a label - it is an instructional tool for Ts #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:12 PM EST

Disposition such an imp. factor in learning.We need to pay attention to how Ss feel about their learning in order to support them #g2Great

In reply to @irishteacher6, @johnnydowney

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 9:12 PM EST

From #tcrwp Students are "over taught and under practiced"! YEP! #G2Great @ClareandTammy

In reply to @ClareandTammy

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST

So imp. to collect assessment data on the amt. of time Ss have to practice. Ss need lots of time for authentic reading and writing #G2Great
In reply to @franmcveigh

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 9:12 PM EST

Rallying cry, Jenn. #G2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3, @LisaEickholdt

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 9:12 PM EST

#g2great @DrMaryHoward Yes, too much dark side in institutions, Ts are like jedhi who remind big organizations that Ss are the ❤.

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST

A5 There’s a fine line betw data that informs & data that usurps time needed for instruction. Beware of crossing to the dark side! #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:13 PM EST

Q6: #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:13 PM EST

Great tool to share! #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST

A5: Here is a snapshot from a page in our book showing how we look at an assessment to determine what areas of reading it measures #g2great

chrisp16 Jan 19 @ 9:13 PM EST

I refer to it as the starting line for some students. #g2great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:12 PM EST

A5 A reading level is an instructional scaffold not a label - it is an instructional tool for Ts #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:13 PM EST

I really love this #G2Great it's no wonder I'm "book poor"

In reply to @ClareandTammy

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 9:13 PM EST

@morales1stgrade #G2Great Definitely needs to be analyzed.

In reply to @morales1stgrade

morales1stgrade Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST
As long as Ts are analyzing it! I know that sounds crazy, but we must be analyzing the running record!! #G2Great
- donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST
  
  #G2Great @morales1stgrade I think that is one of the most valuable assessment tools.
  In reply to @morales1stgrade
  
  morales1stgrade Jan 19 @ 9:08 PM EST
  
  A5 I use running records because they inform me about so much what the child can do and is doing. MSV!! #G2Great

irishteacher6 Jan 19 @ 9:13 PM EST

Unhappy students aren't going to learn. Joy is essential. #G2Great

In reply to @ClareandTammy, @johnnydowney

jdsniadecki Jan 19 @ 9:13 PM EST

Yes! Use it wisely. #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST

A5 In the end it is not about THE assessment - it is about how you use it!! https://t.co/RObSRg4XWZ #G2Great

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 9:13 PM EST

Wondering is what we need to do daily. #g2great

In reply to @jdsniadecki

mollienye72 Jan 19 @ 9:13 PM EST

A5:AIMSweb = 😡 #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST

A6 When we triangulate we need to look for the thread that connects these things so we can find patterns that suggest next steps. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST

Let's go! #G2Great

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 9:12 PM EST

Rallying cry, Jenn. #G2Great
In reply to @hayhurst3, @LisaEickholdt

pranikoff Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST

YES! @LisaEickholdt @DrMaryHoward No more levels talked about at PT conferences, in libraries, at the playground. It's demeaning. #G2Great

LisaEickholdt Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST

A child's reading level is a teacher's tool, not a child's label @FountasPinnell
In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @FountasPinnell

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST

A5: We need to differentiate our assessment plans. We need more information on some learners than others. Fair isn't always equal #G2GREAT

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST

A5: At some point, I must be HONEST about the amount of time I spend talking that prevents students from "Doing the Work"! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST

Yes and yet JOY isn’t often part of the conversation - why not? #G2Great

irishteacher6 Jan 19 @ 9:13 PM EST

Unhappy students aren't going to learn. Joy is essential. #G2Great
In reply to @ClareandTammy, @johnnydowney

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST

So smart! #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

ssvincent Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST

Levels are a powerful tool for teaching that got corrupted by people not understanding them &misusing them #G2Great https://t.co/GXcfBhQvKO

mindi_r Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST

And we need to keep those levels off of library books! #ugh #g2great
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST

We need to call that real stuff data -- it is data. It counts!!! #G2Great

In reply to @LeaderandReader

JillDerosa Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST

I analyze different sources of information and look for patterns or discrepencies that can guide my decision making #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:15 PM EST

look out.... #G2great meaningful assessments ONLY

mollienye72 Jan 19 @ 9:13 PM EST

A5:AIMSweb = 😡 #G2Great

milesnawmiles Jan 19 @ 9:15 PM EST

Let's reverse that!#g2great

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 9:12 PM EST
From #tcrwp Students are "over taught and under practiced"! YEP! #G2Great @ClareandTammy
In reply to @ClareandTammy
- ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST
  
  So imp. to collect assessment data on the amt. of time Ss have to practice. Ss need lots of time for authentic reading and writing #G2Great
  In reply to @franmcveigh

pranikoff Jan 19 @ 9:16 PM EST

Ss are always interested in the notes. They like to be watched & understood. @cvarsalona #G2Great

In reply to @cvarsalona

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST

A5 I used kidwatching notes and encouraged Ts to do so. Share notes w Ss 4 open dialogue to lead Ss onward. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:16 PM EST

That's bc she is an excellent teacher. Love #G2Great PLN

JillDerosa Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST

I analyze different sources of information and look for patterns or discrepencies that can guide my decision making #g2great

TerryTreads Jan 19 @ 9:16 PM EST

A6 When triangulating data, I like to ask, "Now, what meaning do I place on all this data?" #G2Great

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 9:16 PM EST

A6 using state mandate assessments with district assessments and then teacher observation and or assessments to make decisions. #G2Great

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 9:16 PM EST

Exactly-open dialogue builds relationships. #g2great

In reply to @pranikoff

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 9:16 PM EST

@franmcveigh #G2great That is what I am always working on!

In reply to @franmcveigh

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST

A5: At some point, I must be HONEST about the amount of time I spend talking that prevents students from "Doing the Work"! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST

A6 DIALOGUE! Put varied sources of information side by side & use professional conversation to uncover signs that point the way. #G2Great

chrisp16 Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST

A6?: I like to triangulate w/ a writing piece, a RR and notes from a conference (writing or reading). #g2great

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST

A6 looking at the WHOLE picture painted by data. Not a single shade. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST

Any time we depend on ONE source of data, the potential for flawed assumptions is always greater! #G2Great

JillDerosa Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST

I analyze different sources of information and look for patterns or discrepencies that can guide my decision making #g2great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST

So true - they also have an inquiry stance and want to be a part of the process. we need to include them. #G2Great

In reply to @pranikoff, @cvarsalona

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST

Without meaning, we’re spitting in the wind! #G2Great

TerryTreads Jan 19 @ 9:16 PM EST

A6 When triangulating data, I like to ask, "Now, what meaning do I place on all this data?" #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST

Get balance we have to get rid of all the fluff & time wasters no wonder we love @DrMaryHoward so much #G2Great

In reply to @franmcveigh, @ClareandTammy, @DrMaryHoward

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST

A6: No one data point carries all the information. The learning mosaic needs a balance of what learned, pointing to where to go! #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST

We have to understand what an assessment measures. Some assessment are screeners & indicate whether or not we should assess further #G2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 9:18 PM EST

ABSOLUTELY! Library should be about pleasure and interest NOT a level!!!!! #G2Great

mindi_r Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST

And we need to keep those levels off of library books! #ugh #g2great
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:18 PM EST

Love you right back friend! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST

Get balance we have to get rid of all the fluff & time wasters no wonder we love @DrMaryHoward so much #G2Great
In reply to @franmcveigh, @ClareandTammy, @DrMaryHoward

TerryTreads Jan 19 @ 9:18 PM EST

A6 Consider how one piece of data is informing the other. Can I see a pattern? Does this data help me understand that data better? #g2great

ssvincent Jan 19 @ 9:18 PM EST

A6. Triangulating the same assessment type but in different settings (classroom vs. intervention) can be eye opening! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:18 PM EST

Man I'd love to see you action friend. #g2great

In reply to @chrisp16

pranikoff Jan 19 @ 9:18 PM EST

It also helps Ss to be more metacognitive. They start to be on the lookout for their own best learning. @ClareandTammy @cvarsalona #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST

So true - they also have an inquiry stance and want to be a part of the process. we need to include them. #G2Great
In reply to @pranikoff, @cvarsalona

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:18 PM EST

A6 We need to make sure we are triangulating our data in multiple ways https://t.co/UB4reTf2B3 #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:18 PM EST

A6 We need to make sure we are triangulating our data in multiple ways https://t.co/tztOHdfiKv #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:18 PM EST

I'm the lucky one #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:18 PM EST
Love you right back friend! #G2Great
- hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST
  
  Get balance we have to get rid of all the fluff & time wasters no wonder we love @DrMaryHoward so much #G2Great
  In reply to @franmcveigh, @ClareandTammy, @DrMaryHoward

jdsniadecki Jan 19 @ 9:18 PM EST

May I please just retweet everything? LOL #G2Great

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 9:19 PM EST

True! Reading for the enjoyment of reading! Saw this w my 2nd graders last year and Roald Dahl books. #g2great

In reply to @johnnydowney

KymHarjes Jan 19 @ 9:19 PM EST

A6: use PLC & gr lev meetings to calibrate thinking around assessment tools and their results...plan next steps in collaboration #G2Great

LeaderandReader Jan 19 @ 9:19 PM EST

A6: I think of it as a "yield" sign--pause & reflect on what each piece is telling you about a student. Then proceed accordingly. #g2great

milesnawmiles Jan 19 @ 9:19 PM EST

This will pinpoint EXACTLY what Ss need! Study the data! What's trending?? #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST

A6 When we triangulate we need to look for the thread that connects these things so we can find patterns that suggest next steps. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:19 PM EST

That is the power in the running record! #g2great

morales1stgrade Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST
As long as Ts are analyzing it! I know that sounds crazy, but we must be analyzing the running record!! #G2Great
- donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST
  
  #G2Great @morales1stgrade I think that is one of the most valuable assessment tools.
  In reply to @morales1stgrade
  
  morales1stgrade Jan 19 @ 9:08 PM EST
  
  A5 I use running records because they inform me about so much what the child can do and is doing. MSV!! #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:19 PM EST

We don't want to be judged by 1 moment in time so we don't judge Ss on by 1 measure.Understanding comes from triangulating the data #G2Great

In reply to @franmcveigh

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:19 PM EST

True and those assessments should be reliable and quick. #G2Great

In reply to @ClareandTammy

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:20 PM EST

#G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:20 PM EST

A6 Triangulating assumes we’ve selected data worth being in the triangulation circle. Quality over quantity. #G2Great

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 9:20 PM EST

Self-efficacy #g2great

In reply to @pranikoff, @ClareandTammy

chrisp16 Jan 19 @ 9:20 PM EST

Likewise! We should plan this. It would be fun! #g2great

In reply to @hayhurst3

lorilovesbooks Jan 19 @ 9:20 PM EST

Amen. Amen. Amen. #g2great

In reply to @mindi_r, @DrMaryHoward

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 9:20 PM EST

Yes! Learning isn’t a singular act, and isn’t a cookie-cutter process. #g2great

In reply to @ClareandTammy, @franmcveigh

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:20 PM EST

Yes! We must also step back and ask ourselves, "What does this assessment measure and what doesn't it measure?" #G2Great

In reply to @LeaderandReader

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST

Great point. That is why I said structured plans may need to be put aside when new data comes into play. #g2great

In reply to @ClareandTammy

DrGLK Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST

A6-I like to look at their reading and writing results for encoding and decoding trends. Also listen in and watch to gather data. #G2Great

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST

Yes! Data collection for sake of data collection w/o authentic reflection and planning is of no consequence. #g2great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST

Brant @PrincipalNyberg you won a copy of Tammy & Clare’s book. Message your address to me & it will be out tomorrow. #G2Great

In reply to @PrincipalNyberg

chrisp16 Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST

Keep in mind what you are looking for? Perspective. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:20 PM EST

A6 Triangulating assumes we’ve selected data worth being in the triangulation circle. Quality over quantity. #G2Great

milesnawmiles Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST

Great visual @DrMaryHoward #G2great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST
Without meaning, we’re spitting in the wind! #G2Great
- TerryTreads Jan 19 @ 9:16 PM EST
  
  A6 When triangulating data, I like to ask, "Now, what meaning do I place on all this data?" #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST

#FanClub for @chrisp16 #G2Great

In reply to @aileenhower, @chrisp16, @chrisp16

KymHarjes Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST

A6: self-assessment by St combined w feedback from other St is key 🔑 in the triangulation of data #G2Great

ssvincent Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST

This misunderstanding is widespread! Using a screener (Aimsweb) and treating it like a diagnostic -- ugh! #G2Great https://t.co/9hrGnZcjn4

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST

We have to understand what an assessment measures. Some assessment are screeners & indicate whether or not we should assess further #G2Great
In reply to @hayhurst3

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST

A7 Overcomplicated organizational systems make it almost impossible to see the forest through the trees. I like simplicity! #G2Great

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST

I'm not asking myself enough what it doesn't measure! #G2Great

In reply to @ClareandTammy, @LeaderandReader

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST

it would how do we do it? #g2great

In reply to @chrisp16

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST

Genevie @genevie79cr you won a copy of Tammy & Clare’s book. Message your address to me & it will be out tomorrow. #G2Great

In reply to @genevie79cr

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST

We have to put the pieces together in order to understand our learners. #G2Great

In reply to @jazzmeister2013, @franmcveigh

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST

@irishteacher6 Every classroom should be a place of joy. #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @irishteacher6

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST

Terry @TerryTreads you won a copy of Tammy & Clare’s book. Message your address to me & it will be out tomorrow. #G2Great

In reply to @TerryTreads

lorilovesbooks Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST

A7 A conferring notebook keeps me organized, accountable, and fluid. #G2Great

In reply to @brennanamy

Lau7210 Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST

A5: An in depth miscue analysis- the window into a child's reading behaviors, fluency, accuracy and comp. #g2great

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 9:23 PM EST

I agree 100%! #g2great

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST

@irishteacher6 Every classroom should be a place of joy. #G2Great
In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @irishteacher6

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 9:23 PM EST

Only thing worse is using screener like it is a summative! LOL #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:23 PM EST

Joy is our job. #G2Great

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST

@irishteacher6 Every classroom should be a place of joy. #G2Great
In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @irishteacher6

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:23 PM EST

Mindi @mindi_r you won a copy of Tammy & Clare’s book. Message your address to me & it will be out tomorrow. #G2Great

In reply to @mindi_r

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 9:23 PM EST

We have a winner! #g2great

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 9:23 PM EST

Only thing worse is using screener like it is a summative! LOL #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:23 PM EST

A6 Creating and using displays is a great way to triangulate. It inspires inquiry and action https://t.co/UB4reTf2B3 #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:23 PM EST

A6 Creating and using displays is a great way to triangulate. It inspires inquiry and action https://t.co/xx9M6EPWAB #G2Great

genevie79cr Jan 19 @ 9:23 PM EST

What a lucky night! I won a book and connected with @TerryTreads! #G2Great

In reply to @TerryTreads

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST

Genevie @genevie79cr you won a copy of Tammy & Clare’s book. Message your address to me & it will be out tomorrow. #G2Great
In reply to @genevie79cr

KymHarjes Jan 19 @ 9:23 PM EST

A7: literacy profiles and portfolios work for me...they contain a collection of both formal/informal assessments & anecdotes #G2Great

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 9:23 PM EST

#g2great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @ClareandTammy

lorilovesbooks Jan 19 @ 9:23 PM EST

You are going to love it. It is a great book! #g2great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @mindi_r

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:23 PM EST

Kara @kpranikoff you won a copy of Tammy & Clare’s book. Message your address to me & it will be out tomorrow. #G2Great

LisaEickholdt Jan 19 @ 9:23 PM EST

A6: Imp. to listen in as Ss talk about books in read aloud, ind, books and sm. group books. Full picture of their comprehension. #g2great

TerryTreads Jan 19 @ 9:24 PM EST

#G2Great - what was Q7?

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 9:24 PM EST

@DrMaryHoward #G2Great It's that dark side again!

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST

A7 Overcomplicated organizational systems make it almost impossible to see the forest through the trees. I like simplicity! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:24 PM EST

Yay so happy for you @mindi_r ! #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @mindi_r, @mindi_r

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:24 PM EST

That question that helps us think through the assessments we use. Here is a chart from our book showing how we look at assessments #G2Great

In reply to @johnnydowney, @LeaderandReader

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:24 PM EST

Greg @jazzmeister2013 you won a copy of Tammy & Clare’s book. Message your address to me & it will be out tomorrow. #G2Great

In reply to @jazzmeister2013

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:24 PM EST

Q7: #G2Great

pranikoff Jan 19 @ 9:24 PM EST

Tshirts, buttons, skywriting. The current trend is so detrimental to actual teaching and learning. Let's go @jhaylett16 ! #G2Great

jhaylett16 Jan 19 @ 9:23 PM EST

I need a shirt made with this statement. Some Ts and parents are so over-consumed with levels!!

PrincipalNyberg Jan 19 @ 9:24 PM EST

What! No Way!!! #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 9:24 PM EST

Awesome! Thanks so much! Will do! #g2great

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ssvincent Jan 19 @ 9:24 PM EST

Yes!"How does her writing relate to her reading?Same strengths? Or can 1 be used to strengthen the other?" #G2Great https://t.co/s9qos4K7Zp

TerryTreads Jan 19 @ 9:18 PM EST

A6 Consider how one piece of data is informing the other. Can I see a pattern? Does this data help me understand that data better? #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST

A7 Spreadsheets are quite popular but I find that good old-fashioned paper/pencil let’s me create a flexible and personalized view. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST

Lori have you shared the book with others? #g2great if so how'd you do it?

In reply to @lorilovesbooks, @DrMaryHoward, @mindi_r

jdsniadecki Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST

THANK YOU @ClareandTammy for talking assessmt tonight! And of course the hostesses w/the most: @brennanamy @hayhurst3 @DrMaryHoward #G2Great

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mindi_r Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST

I'm thrilled, but I already own it. Please choose another winner so we can spread the #booklove! :-) #g2great

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ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST

A7 We love using Evernote as a way to organize our data - thx @CathyMere https://t.co/HPqatxGfFm #g2great

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ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST

A7 We love using Evernote as a way to organize our data - thx @CathyMere https://t.co/diCLAWNyP4 #g2great

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pranikoff Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST

Wow! Wow! Lucky me! Thanks :) @DrMaryHoward Can't wait to read it! #G2Great

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DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:23 PM EST

Kara @kpranikoff you won a copy of Tammy & Clare’s book. Message your address to me & it will be out tomorrow. #G2Great

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST

YES! Ts as detectives can unlock imp info to help Ss succeed. #g2great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @aileenhower

genevie79cr Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST

I'm definitely looking for ideas in the area of organizing our notes. #G2Great

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST

A7 I use paper in a binder. I can't wait to read what others do. I want a new system! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST

Kara @pranikoff you won a copy of Tammy & Clare’s book. Message your address to me & it will be out tomorrow. #G2Great @pranikoff

In reply to @pranikoff, @pranikoff

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST

A7- Love anecdotal notes. Tracking Ss learning. Identifying big rocks (barriers to growth), big gains (evidence of growth). #g2great

lorilovesbooks Jan 19 @ 9:26 PM EST

Yes. I shared it with our principal and our Instructional Assistant who deals with all the data. #g2great

In reply to @hayhurst3, @DrMaryHoward, @mindi_r

TerryTreads Jan 19 @ 9:26 PM EST

Yay! But - It's so good, I already own two copies! Feel free to share my winnings with the next name in the pot! #G2Great @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST

Terry @TerryTreads you won a copy of Tammy & Clare’s book. Message your address to me & it will be out tomorrow. #G2Great
In reply to @TerryTreads

chrisp16 Jan 19 @ 9:26 PM EST

Ladies u have no idea how much I needed this! #g2great U both r very impressive & count myself lucky to no you.

In reply to @hayhurst3, @aileenhower

CathyMere Jan 19 @ 9:26 PM EST

You know I'm an Evernote fan! I can't imagine capturing student learning any other way. #g2great

In reply to @brennanamy

KymHarjes Jan 19 @ 9:26 PM EST

A7: there is nothing more exciting in teaching than noticing a learning pattern and deciding on that next step... #G2Great

JillDerosa Jan 19 @ 9:26 PM EST

Thanks for an amazing chat. Have a wonderful week. #g2great

donohoe_kitty Jan 19 @ 9:26 PM EST

#G2Great @DrMaryHoward I think we are T twins separated at birth! Exactly my favorite! Works so well for me!

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DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST

A7 Spreadsheets are quite popular but I find that good old-fashioned paper/pencil let’s me create a flexible and personalized view. #G2Great

lorilovesbooks Jan 19 @ 9:26 PM EST

It helped guide our discussions around assessments, their purpose, their value, their use. #g2great

In reply to @hayhurst3, @DrMaryHoward, @mindi_r

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:26 PM EST

awe shucks Jen. #G2Great

In reply to @jdsniadecki, @ClareandTammy, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST

Will you take the challenge? #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST

A7 I love Clare & Tammy’s Messy Sheet. Simplicity at it’s finest & yet it uncovers amazing insight at a glance. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST

Talking to our students to understand #G2Great

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST

I need to check out Evernote more closely. I know about it, but haven’t actually used it. Heard great things.#g2great

In reply to @CathyMere, @brennanamy

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST

Thank you for being a part of the chat - Such an amazing way to learn together. #G2Great

In reply to @jdsniadecki, @brennanamy, @hayhurst3, @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST

Mollie @mollienye72 you won a copy of Tammy & Clare’s book. Message your address to me & it will be out tomorrow. #G2Great (TY Terry)

In reply to @mollienye72

genevie79cr Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST

That's what I used, too. #G2Great

In reply to @johnnydowney

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST

we help each other Chris. #G2Great

In reply to @chrisp16, @aileenhower

lorilovesbooks Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST

Oh man! I think this was a New Year's Resolution fail for me last year! This is the year I will use it! #g2great

In reply to @CathyMere, @brennanamy

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST

In my opinion paper/pencil is 100 times fancier than a spreadsheet! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST

A7 Spreadsheets are quite popular but I find that good old-fashioned paper/pencil let’s me create a flexible and personalized view. #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST

A7 Here are some ideas we consider when we think about how to organize our data: https://t.co/eMf7qhrnyf #g2great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST

A7 Here are some ideas we consider when we think about how to organize our data: https://t.co/puw5SceYXO #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST

AMAZING conversation. So grateful to have you both here to lead the way for this important conversation! #G2Great

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST

Thank you for being a part of the chat - Such an amazing way to learn together. #G2Great
In reply to @jdsniadecki, @brennanamy, @hayhurst3, @DrMaryHoward

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:28 PM EST

Challenge #G2Great

morales1stgrade Jan 19 @ 9:28 PM EST

A7 Weekly notes on each Ss-it's just empty box with Ss name. Fill in with what I notice kids can do and next steps. #G2Great

chrisp16 Jan 19 @ 9:28 PM EST

#g2great TY for another fabulous chat! You were trending in Philly area! Have a relaxing weekend all!

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:28 PM EST

#G2Great Ready for this challenge? #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:28 PM EST

Challenge #G2Great

franmcveigh Jan 19 @ 9:28 PM EST

A7: conference notes & quick checklists for formative. Sometimes just a note to self to check for further evidence across the day! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:28 PM EST

Couldn’t agree more Johnny! #G2Great

johnnydowney Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST
In my opinion paper/pencil is 100 times fancier than a spreadsheet! #G2Great
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST
  
  A7 Spreadsheets are quite popular but I find that good old-fashioned paper/pencil let’s me create a flexible and personalized view. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:28 PM EST

Have you seen an impact? I ask bc we are trying to grow in this area #G2Great

In reply to @lorilovesbooks, @DrMaryHoward, @mindi_r

Lau7210 Jan 19 @ 9:28 PM EST

A7: Essential to organization of notes: date them! Create timelines of a Ss growth and trajectory, you'll see the bigger picture #G2Great

jazzmeister2013 Jan 19 @ 9:29 PM EST

What a great conversation tonight, as always! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:29 PM EST

#G2Great is delighted to welcome guest host Katherine @katherine Bomer next week. Please join us friends. https://t.co/dg8vobxA5U

ClareandTammy Jan 19 @ 9:29 PM EST

If you buy the upgraded version you can share notes with colleagues - Amazing to use for Ss who see multiple teachers. #G2Great

In reply to @jazzmeister2013, @CathyMere, @brennanamy

lorilovesbooks Jan 19 @ 9:29 PM EST

Good discussions. Pressure from above their heads makes it hard to act upon new understanding. #g2great

In reply to @hayhurst3, @DrMaryHoward, @mindi_r

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:29 PM EST

This has been such an incredible chat. We’re grateful to Tammy & Clare for helping us keep assessment in perspective. TY friends! #G2Great

TerryTreads Jan 19 @ 9:29 PM EST

A7 I like to take notes on mailing labels and stick them in student note files later when I have time.#G2Great

cvarsalona Jan 19 @ 9:29 PM EST

#g2great So excited that I got to join in tonight and chat with @ClareandTammy! Enjoy your week.

In reply to @ClareandTammy

pranikoff Jan 19 @ 9:29 PM EST

Evernote = so easy & helpful to keep track of work over time: notes, photos, voice recordings. @ClareandTammy Right :) @suzrolander #G2Great