#TEDEdChat Archive
Sparked by the enthusiasm of teachers in the TED-Ed community, TED-Ed hosts #TEDEdChat on Twitter every Tuesday from 6-7pm ET.
Tuesday April 19, 2016
6:00 PM EDT
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Hi I'm Kate! I'm currently in my last semester of my English SSCP before student teaching at CSULB!
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Hi from Uruguay, SouthAmerica
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I love that you're all up ion the Twitterverse as a FUTURE teacher!!
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Hi my name is Anna I am a Pre-T from Grove City College studying elementary and special Ed! so excited for this chat
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Hello ! I am a first-year English teacher in FL. Happy be here to talk about failure that inspires growth!
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Hi ! I'm Elizabeth, middle school counselor and owner of from Detroit, Michigan.
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I'm excited that you're a firstyear! That first year is so transformative & powerful!! (talk about positive failure!)
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Hello ! I am a first-year English teacher in FL. Happy to be here to talk about failure that inspires growth!
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sometimes but not always. !
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A1: A domino effect of learning more about our students and influencing instructional planning. failure inspires change
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A1: Students may not understand the first time you teach something, but by changing some methods and perserving, they will get it
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Q1: Everything that we do builds and affects students in ways that we may not, whether positive or negative.
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Have you done something in your classroom that has had that "domino effect?"
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Do you have an example about how you shifted gears to support students and the outcome?
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A1: Everything that we do builds and affects students in ways that we may not, whether positive or negative.
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A1: For every action by a teacher, there is a REaction by a student- we just pray it's the reaction we want!
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I'm Sarah! A fourth grade ELA/SS teacher
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Hello! I'm an ESL teacher and CAE / CPE workshop leader from Montreal Canada.
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A1 For me it's about working out the kinks. Sometimes the answer is simple rather than complex after all https://t.co/Ar4vEH7Ghy
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A1 We must keep positive and find the growth areas. Try it, ok to fail. Keep learning until you succeed. https://t.co/UlcS2TNwF3
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not personally! But observed a teacher who does often
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A1 Yes BTW the video reminded me of ‘Mouse Trap’ game.
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Hi , I'm Loretta a secondary principal from Canberra, Australia.
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I loved teaching 4th grade!! A LOT of opportunities for failure (in the best ways)
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A1 Interacting with kids can be confusing & complicated & it takes a lot of fine tuning to earn trust & see desired results
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Welcome to the chat!! We're talking all about failure
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It's crucial to utilize an attitude of "exploration"-- I tell my Ss all the time that we are ALL learners.
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How do you encourage your students to "keep learning"?
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. Requirement for class with to see how we can use technology effectively in the classroom! I love it!
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In an observation Ss didn't understand fractions just from looking at the board, so the T gave them blocks
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A1: failure is part of learning, it is part of life. Kids need to learn not to get frustrated when failing.
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What are some things you do in your classroom to navigate that quagmire?
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Nice! What resources do you use to teach that to your students? https://t.co/zgjFj21ZrB
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. Requirement for class with to see how we can use technology effectively in the classroom! I love it!
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I like that - attitude of exploration https://t.co/M7YnLgafZk
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It's crucial to utilize an attitude of "exploration"-- I tell my Ss all the time that we are ALL learners.
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, that's correct, failure as part of a lerning process
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Failure is a great thing! How do you deal with kidlets when they are discouraged?
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Well, I am not in the classroom yet, but I would make sure to be a positive role model in my students' lives.
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1 of the hardest/best parts of teaching is creating a classroom where kids feel ok about being wrong before they get it right
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Yes! Put the learning in the hands of the kids How did the teacher deal with kidse who found the task challening?
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I always talk about try again. Just like a game, you get better with practice & celebrate small achievements.
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dont have students yet! but will definitely show them how twitter is a community of learning and sharing
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How do you encourage your Ss to stay positive in the face of failure?
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I work to establish on environment of trust where it's OK to take risks.
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Absolutely!! What are some things that we can do to teach them what to do with that valuable frustration?
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Remind them of what they are good at. When we see positive in ourselves we can strive for more.
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if we are afraid of failing, the we don't try. Wje should encourage exploration, creativity. Trying is what matters
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Q2 coming up in a moment!
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Nice! What are some ways that you are planning on modeling that for your future Ss?
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Q1: Know you don't have to direct every step to help it run. Provide supports and stand back in amazmnt! https://t.co/reN6cONj7K
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She used a lot of visuals and items that the students' knew. For example one slice of pizza out of whole is 1/8
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Nice! So you plan incorporating social media into your classroom? How will you do that?
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What have been some of the most successful things you've done to build that environment?
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A1: Rube projects are always trial and error. Meeting new students is similar. What works, what doesn't and why?
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By showing them how to be kind to others and showing them how much that I care for them!
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I love reminding students to think about what they are good at. What kind of things have you done to remind them?
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Participating in one of these Twitter Chats for a start! Use it for sharing class information and worthy news
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A1 I was going to suggest an orange - then we could include
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A2: they don't feel afraid. They know it is part of the process of learning and discovering
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https://t.co/e3g2XWdjlO
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if we are afraid of failing, the we don't try. Wje should encourage exploration, creativity. Trying is what matters
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A2 use formative assess.-Ss are more likely to fail/take risks if they're not worried about their grade https://t.co/CcrdBQnWHl
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get out of the way!! I <3 it! How do you get out of the way of Ss learning?
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It sounds like you have a great mentor! How are you keeping track of all these ideas until you have your own room?
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A2:When Ss know it's ok to fail they will be more willing to take risks,for example, raise their hand even if they might be wrong
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A2: Failure is always an option. That's why was a success. Let's play with ideas and learn. Might work, might not.
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A2 I call it taking healthy risks-you need a trusting & safe environment. Ss need to know it's ok to fail https://t.co/OAkM2ulxCi
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. A2 Formative assessment lets teacher predict achievement and differentiate along the way. Also great for custom feedback
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A2 students will realize there shouldnt be anything feared if they are told they can try again to succeed after failure
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I love me a good metaphor!! What are some strategies that you use when meeting new students?
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That's a great idea! Healthy and informative!
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Dan from FL here. First time here at
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It's all about that relatonship!! https://t.co/XRhqdcnhTF
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By showing them how to be kind to others and showing them how much that I care for them!
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Most important & hardest thing is get 2 know Ss as individuals Find out what makes them great & let them shine
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Games are powerful. It's fun to laugh and get to know each other. We play a lot of games.
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A2: simply knowing that failure is acceptable creates an environment in which risks also are.
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Right? Twitter is so great for our professional learning network. Do you keep track of the ideas?
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Q2 their resilience will be up and problem solving mode switched on
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A2: If Ss can be ok with failure they will learn to take the risks, because without fear of failure there is almost not risk!
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What kind of conversations do you hear students having about the learning process? How do you frame failure?
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I'm trying to! I'm starting to discover more Ed accounts that share methods and strategies for the classroom
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TED_ED: starts now! Follow mrsjennarodgers & respond to quotes from this TED-Ed Lesson with A1, A2 & ! …
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TED_ED: starts now! Follow mrsjennarodgers & respond to quotes from this TED-Ed Lesson with A1, A2 & ! …
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TED_ED: For the next hour, our tweets will be dedicated to moderating . Join the discussion!
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TED_ED: Q2 coming up in a moment!
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A2 taking risks is part of life at whatever stage - so it is part of preparation for the future as well as the present
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I have a digital portfolio that includes ideas and tech tools and ways to use them in my future classroom.
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I 💖 💖 💖 the video! Amazng provocation potential. 💟 the idea of fail as F=First A=Attempt I=In L=Learning https://t.co/xRXemfgbxc
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Welcome! Jump on in!! So glad you're here!
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Small: acknowledge getting one more step in a problem or a big issue like focusing on values/virtues they share
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Taking risks / going into the unknown is a key learning experience.There is no such thing as failure.Its called learning by doing
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Can't stop thinking about "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again!" Got me through Elementary school!
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What is your favorite project for the beginning of the year to help you get to know your new darlings?
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How do you teaching students that? What kind of assignments do you do that allow students to take risks?
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Absolutely! How do you inspire them to switch that on?
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I listened to my students when they told me to let them fly! https://t.co/QsrLvXAjB1
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get out of the way!! I <3 it! How do you get out of the way of Ss learning?
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I'm struggling with making mistakes and feeling like I've let everyone down
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What kind of things will you do in your classroom to teach your kids this? I had a "Failure Wall"
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What kind of things will you do in your classroom to teach your kids this? I had a "Failure Wall"
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A2: as Ts we must first change the connotative meaning of the word "fail" which is difficult to do given our culture and context.
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, hope you get to use them all, and we'd love to see them in action
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student film projects in which they portray a vulnerable part of themselves.
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A2 removing grading from the formative process definitely allows for relief, less stress and more risk taking!
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I use EverNote, Google Docs, Google Task...just like our Ss we got to fail a few times until we find what works
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, do you have a twitter list? Those are useful
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What are your favorite ways to encourage students to take risks?
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epic fail very rarely means "epic opportunity to do better."
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Especially when as the T I can't let the meaning go in my own heart https://t.co/jrkPsaGXus
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A2: as Ts we must first change the connotative meaning of the word "fail" which is difficult to do given our culture and context.
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Nice!! Which platform do you use for your digital portfolio?
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Use incorrect reasoning to foster discussion
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It depends on whether it's a considered approach. Same mistake over = let people down. New risk with trust = learning
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shared the idea of going back to Letter Grades only we get tripped up on the numbers https://t.co/qnZVY8sqZ8
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A2 removing grading from the formative process definitely allows for relief, less stress and more risk taking!
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A2 I like to try the students' assignments first so I can point out pitfalls. Then they see that failing isn't awful!
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Scaffolding is alive and well!! https://t.co/lnWRJepXgU
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Small: acknowledge getting one more step in a problem or a big issue like focusing on values/virtues they share
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gen. ideas for prsnl narrative -process of deciding what part of Ss life are worth sharing on paper is powerful
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So true!! How can we prove to our Ss that if they try, even when it's scary, they will eventually enjoy success?
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How do you share this sentiment with your SS?
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Just because we can't give it a numerical value, doesn't mean it can't be measured. You know your Ss. You know growth.
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Organising charity fund raising events - one never knows how much money one rises - so a risk
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not as failure, but as an attempt, disucussing how it can be done in a differnt way. It is good to work in group
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On Mar 16 th I opened Irelands first and only Primary School STEAM Room.I took a risk,Its causing an amazing interest nationally
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So TRUE!! How can we teach ourselves to be ok with failure? (b/c I'm sure you're supportive when others fail)
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Yes! How can we change that connotation? What experiences will demonstrate that for our kidlets?
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sharing personal experiences to help Ss connect to real world. I would share my own failures that led to success
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A3: How do you not have excitement?! I am always whoooooping when kids do amazing things. Everyone hears me.
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Do you have any resources that you could share about creating those videos?
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, absolutely, if Ss know is ok to fail at first, they'll feel confident to try again until they succeed
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Less stress = freedom to make mistakes!!! https://t.co/9SPTSrUkUq
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A2 removing grading from the formative process definitely allows for relief, less stress and more risk taking!
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I love the phrase "normalizing struggle." It needs to happen!
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A3: By creating an environment that is centered on learning and giving praise to students who have had success from struggle.
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good on you Kevin - that’s the way to go
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A3 I have a classroom jar where students write down every success-- big or small. We will read them LDOC. https://t.co/81GDiwfD7t
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A3: Encourage creativity in the classroom, comment on students hard work and new ideas, not on grades and "being smart"
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Q3 If we're using SDAIE strats, encouragement and praise should come naturally for student success!
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This sounds interesting! What kind of incorrect reasoning do you use?
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A3: I usually throw whatever is in my hand at the time in excitement when the lightbulb goes on in a Ss. Love it!
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This def builds street cred as well with your kiddos. They'll know it's a safe place to try. https://t.co/p3oolhMlXr
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A2 I like to try the students' assignments first so I can point out pitfalls. Then they see that failing isn't awful!
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A3 Me too! I get so excited! Then I ask if they will share or if not, if I can share! Grows enthusiasm! https://t.co/4n6NSKH526
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A3: How do you not have excitement?! I am always whoooooping when kids do amazing things. Everyone hears me.
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and also praising those who are trying. We might discover new things when we make mistakes
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A3 Share the excitement with fellow students, with fellow teachers & with world
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Have you ever let the Ss find the pitfalls? ;)
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Hi there! Late joining the convo.
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make sure to use in your tweets so people in the chat can see what you posted!
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small steps are still steps ahead of those not trying.
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A3 If using SDAIE strats, encouragement and praise come naturally when students are successful!
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Love this personal approach!! https://t.co/G9HPll4j1N
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gen. ideas for prsnl narrative -process of deciding what part of Ss life are worth sharing on paper is powerful
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, one of the best things I've read!
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Genuine failure and acceptance by Ts. Which demands that risks are taken. https://t.co/ab5CxlaeQc
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Yes! How can we change that connotation? What experiences will demonstrate that for our kidlets?
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A3 celebrate those moments w/ Ss. I get so excited when my kids' little bulbs finally turn on. They're excited to! Build on that.
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What are your favorite non-examples?
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They do all the time They are more willing to acknowledge their issues when I acknowledge my own.
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https://t.co/wmK284Y0FJ
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not as failure, but as an attempt, disucussing how it can be done in a differnt way. It is good to work in group
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A3 Tweet it! https://t.co/s8gtUqJMXv
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A3 Share the excitement with fellow students, with fellow teachers & with world
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A3 This is one of many "ah ha" faces to be celebrated along your learning journey in/outside of the class https://t.co/Eot5ixEajq
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Keep us updated!!!! Please start a blog, what a fascinating journey you have ahead of you!!
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When failure is about trial & error--not character--students embrace it. It's often parents who need support re: its importance.
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I'll sometimes have my Twitter stream up on the projector when Ss are working, they see my tweets about them as they succeed
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Math class, for e.g., I've heard Ss say "That didn't work. That's ok. Let's try another way. We can do this"
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A:2 As a math teacher, we plan to assess mistakes to help better understand & correct misconceptions in problem solving
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It's sometimes hard to share the less-polished pieces of ourselves. How do you find the strength to be vulnerable?
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A3 Celebrate those moments w/ Ss. I get so excited when my kids' little bulbs finally turn on. They're excited too! Build on that
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A2 Feel like we live in a world where kids know there is a back up plan.If all else fails you can always press "ctrl+alt+delete"
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A3 Agree join in their excitement - even though you may have experienced this before with the activity
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You are a woman after my own heart!!!
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A3: Get kids to be genuinely happy for each other w/ high five breaks and dance breaks for those moments
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I always say, "My old brain thinks it is _____" and the kids all yell, "NO!" and we go from there.
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Great way to incorporate technology in the classroom! How do you ensure all students get praise https://t.co/DyjwSQNxHu
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I'll sometimes have my Twitter stream up on the projector when Ss are working, they see my tweets about them as they succeed
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A2.Any language can and will be learned by immersion.No books in sight
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Normalize that struggle -- sure, now let's make it "normal" https://t.co/fpcjFxGxkd
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I love the phrase "normalizing struggle." It needs to happen!
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How will you congratulate students in your future classroom? (even if they fail)
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, AWESOME I can just picture it :)
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How do you see your mentor teacher's modeling this?
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I do this for myself (except I write them down in a journal) & go back to it when struggling. https://t.co/UsSm3npPt4
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A3 I have a classroom jar where students write down every success-- big or small. We will read them LDOC. https://t.co/81GDiwfD7t
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I think "too deep" stuff should be left out. the small ones like I learned to tie my shoes when I was 10 is good
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I will be looking for it!!
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, we'd liketo read about this
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I try to tweet as much as I can given the context. is also a good incentive--give Ss XP!
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OMG! I love !! https://t.co/UOIyQoA28i
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This def builds street cred as well with your kiddos. They'll know it's a safe place to try. https://t.co/p3oolhMlXr
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A2 I like to try the students' assignments first so I can point out pitfalls. Then they see that failing isn't awful!
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Travel around class with tablet & show them tweets! Or up on the big screen with Twitter open! https://t.co/rt4c9hydIj
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exactly! My Ss love seeing their work & ideas on twitter!
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A3 When Ss feel hopeless there usually wnt be effort put forth. It's important 2 inspire a shared sense hopefulness.U CAN, WE CAN
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A3 I write messages to my Ss on every time they jump up by 0.1 grade level and/or meet their pt. goal of the week
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A3 Need to establish rapport is crucial. Ss feel supported when feeling appreciated by trusting, caring leaders. Connections made
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Who knew I had street cred?
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How can we "save" that enthusiasm for the moments of failure that could be less than exciting?
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Making mistakes is a part of life. If you're not, you're not living, learning, and growing.
https://t.co/HrBpXW7yQ7
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You guys are AMAZING!! My fingers are FLYING to keep up!!
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A3 I get students to keep an "ah-ha" journal where they write their experience.& classmates comment with words of encouragement
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I never learnt to tie my laces the ‘proper way’ so improvised - still improvising today
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How do you capture those moments?
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With recognition. Maybe after a student shares a struggle , the other students could respond with a cheer.
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I've noticed some Ts let their Ss make their own word problems and assign fun projects to encourage creativity
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Sage words! https://t.co/YMitMGPoZm
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They do all the time They are more willing to acknowledge their issues when I acknowledge my own.
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Teachers / Leaders make mistakes too. People / Students understand if you're honest about it. It's okay to be human.
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Technology is definitely the future, and I am impressed w/ your Ss success! Great advice
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Take the character and the flaw out of failure https://t.co/S1MIFTWmEc
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When failure is about trial & error--not character--students embrace it. It's often parents who need support re: its importance.
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How do you think those Ss learned to look for that other way?
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Truth! https://t.co/bP9p6PSaID
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A2 Feel like we live in a world where kids know there is a back up plan.If all else fails you can always press "ctrl+alt+delete"
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. Same!! Mine is one peak and pit daily. I write about how to grow from the pit. Reflection is everything!
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Love the high-fives!!! https://t.co/gFyEmwPAMp
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A3: Get kids to be genuinely happy for each other w/ high five breaks and dance breaks for those moments
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A2 Praise success and see if there are national awards like available - then nominate a deserving student.
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That's okay, me too...bunnies are supposed to have two ears!
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A4: I think we honor the struggle. We all have down days. But, tomorrow is fresh and new and amazing. Try again tomorrow.
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Dinner & family calling me! Great chatting!
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with XP!! https://t.co/CWG38odUB0
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I try to tweet as much as I can given the context. is also a good incentive--give Ss XP!
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A4 Create an environment where they don't have to be perfect but that still holds high expectations. https://t.co/QXOD2CNHVu
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agree. My prasing attitude, willingness to try, experiment and learn. St should know failure is part of success
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why thanks! It's truly been a gift to see them take such ownership.
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Have phone/iPad handy. Either Ss are capturing moments or I am. We add to our journal to share w Ps
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How do you get those kids pumped up? I love it!!
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That's when we have to rely on others-- Ss and teachers. It's OK to ask for help!
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A2: I always love modeling how I talk through a problem to show students how not all of my ideas will lead to success
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Celebrate those kidlets!! https://t.co/u4nbmnOH3Y
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A3 I write messages to my Ss on every time they jump up by 0.1 grade level and/or meet their pt. goal of the week
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A4: By giving Ss opportunities to redo their work or to continue thinking if thats what they need. Giving them time is important!
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How do you establish that rapport?
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Agree I do this with my girls too (3 and 7). 3 best parts of your day 1 not so good. Then we talk about the next day.
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TED_ED: Wrapping up Q3, on to Q4
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TED_ED: Q3 How can we foster high levels of excitement when students experience “Ah-ha” moments? https://t.co/Thl6CiWVE1 …
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I love this idea! "Tomorrow is fresh" https://t.co/ZFEh1SgPMv
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A4: I think we honor the struggle. We all have down days. But, tomorrow is fresh and new and amazing. Try again tomorrow.
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Bank those amazing moments to encourage Ss during frustrating times https://t.co/aG5vPnWPiW
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A3 I get students to keep an "ah-ha" journal where they write their experience.& classmates comment with words of encouragement
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I teach them the parts of the brain so they see their reactions to events are perfectly normal. Then we can move beyond it.
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A4 Taking them out on countryside walks in the wind & rain
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A4: Making sure that Ss know failing is a temporary thing can help them to become resilient and able to get up and keep trying
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The "right" way is the way that works!
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A4: to quote the late, gr8 Rita Pierson: "Kids don't learn from someone they don't like." Make your class a community.
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Nothing better than celebrating each other!!
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A4 "Where there is a will, there is a way" ...no matter how many opportunities it takes Ss to find that way!
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Indeed and sometimes the “right” way isn't right for everyone :))
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A4: Praise them for working hard and for the struggle. "I know that problem was tough - I liked that you didn't give up!"
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A4 We talk through & model IB attitudes & the profile. It's awesome 2 listen to Ss struggles & hear them encourage each other.
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How do your kidlets honor the struggle?
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What strategies do you use to teach this to your kidlets?
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Q3--Your own excitement as teacher is contagious!
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A4 Also embrace the beauty of PROCESS. We won't be perfect at everything the first few times around. Gotta keep TRYING.
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Use a restorative process (for big fails). Don't dwell on the mistake - decide what you can do about it https://t.co/xVLZE1CIOG
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How do you encourage your Ss to be reflective in the face of failure??
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A4 social interaction a valuable soft skill that aids learning
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High expectations are so important, how do you help students see that failure is a part of meeting those expectations?
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High expectations always lead to happy surprises from students. They will strive to meet those expectations.
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gives a shout out to in Showing love! https://t.co/jbU5No0220
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Have phone/iPad handy. Either Ss are capturing moments or I am. We add to our journal to share w Ps
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Have you thought about how due dates will work in your classroom?
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. I tell them about my failure. Making an example of how failure doesn't define you-- it should motivate you!
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You can always quote Thomas Edison :) "I haven't failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work"
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Can't wait to research all these cool looking Ed Apps for classroom use! Thanks for all the recommendations on the
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Literally, "I can be bummed right now, but it will get better". We do a lot of positive self talk.
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metacognition: "What are you thinking? What will you try next? What are you thinking now?"
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what are some of the things ~you~ do when you're facing failure?
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We fail because we are not perfect. No one is. We share our failures & our successes. Never give up trying.
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Or 10,000 ways to do something else instead :D
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Maybe they could be based on the amount of time taken on the assignment not a date.
