#NoVAedchat Archive

Regional edchat for Northern Virginia educators. All are welcome to join us as we talk all things education.

Wednesday March 21, 2018
8:00 PM EDT

  • NoVAEdChat Mar 21 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #NoVAedchat! Please introduce yourself and tell us how you spent today (bonus if you use a gif!)
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Hey #NoVAedchat! I'm Margaret, HS Tech Coach from Chantilly VA and I pretty much did this today! It was glorious! #springsnowday
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Anyone out there? #novaedchat
  • krissymbutler Mar 21 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Krissy, kindergarten teacher, it was a snow day... #Novaedchat
  • MsBradshawWMES Mar 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Helloooo #novaedchat! I’m courtney, 2nd grade teacher. Today I finished an entire book!
  • scigates Mar 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi #novaedchat, I am Michele from Chantilly HS.
  • jcjITRT51 Mar 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Joe-ITRT from Stafford, VA. Today for my snow day I used it to relax and play with my best four-legged friend in the snow. #Novaedchat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hey Courtney! That sounds amazing! What did you read? #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @MsBradshawWMES
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hey Krissy! Glad you're here! #NoVaedchat
    In reply to @krissymbutler
  • followmsevans Mar 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    #NoVAedchat Hi, I'm Elizabeth. High School Social Studies. I graded papers and shoveled, and shoveled some more, today.
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hey Michele! Glad you're here for #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @scigates
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hi Joe! Sounds fabulous! Hope you are warmed up! #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @jcjITRT51
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    *waves* Hi friend! #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @followmsevans
  • MissSchuster1 Mar 21 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hello! I am Rachel from Stafford County. We had a snow day today, so I had a mental health day and did nothing. 🙂#novaedchat
  • techinteaching - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hi Everyone! I’m Kendra an innovation coach and co-host of #NoVAedchat. Glad you’re here.
  • NoVAEdChat Mar 21 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Q1: How might you define ‘timely’ when we think about feedback? #NoVAedChat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hey Rachel! Isn't it fabulous to rest and do nothing!? I SO needed that today #NOVAedchat
    In reply to @MissSchuster1
  • TeachTechCoffee Mar 21 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hi, #novaedchat ! MSLA English teacher! Spent our snow day getting caught up on grading, got a workout in, & now reading “Do I Really Have to Teach Reading?” By @ctovani 😊 All of which was #fueledbycoffee
  • robinwellshick1 Mar 21 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    A1 . Right away if it is a parent. #NoVAedchat
  • AbbeyFMiller Mar 21 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    I’m Abbey Miller, Resource Teacher at McNair ES! I spent today cleaning, reading, and playing with my dog outside! 🐾 #novaedchat
  • krissymbutler Mar 21 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    A1: Timely to me is within a week when referring to feedback for students. For parents, I try to give feedback within 24 hours. #NoVAedchat
  • techinteaching - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    #novaedchat
  • jcjITRT51 Mar 21 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hi Margret! Yes I am. Glad we finally had a little snow. Wished for more, but I'll take it. Miss those huge snows from my childhood in PA. #novaedchat
    In reply to @TechyMargaret
  • JTillman1999 Mar 21 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Julie, Instructional Coach in Fairfax County. I worked from home preparing planning day presentations! #novaedchat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    That sounds like a good day! #NoVAedchat Yummm coffee! I drank a whole entire mug before it got cold today! Amazing!
    In reply to @TeachTechCoffee, @ctovani
  • techinteaching - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1 i think it depends on the work #NoVAedchat
  • followmsevans Mar 21 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    #NoVAedchat A1: I strive for 48 hours or less. Reality is often much longer. 😞
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1 I think it depends on the work - before it's over? While in process would be best so we can correct course before we finish a task! #NoVAedchat
  • MissSchuster1 Mar 21 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: I think timely depends on what it is, but within a week. #novaedchat
  • TeachTechCoffee Mar 21 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: Timely feedback can mean giving students feedback within a reasonable time frame but also making sure the feedback is relevant aka actually useful. #NoVAedchat
  • MsBradshawWMES Mar 21 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: ASAP. If it’s a parent/coworker it needs to be before the point where I’d need to say “sorry for the delayed response.” For students, within the same school week. #novaedchat
  • techinteaching - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Agreed! #novaedchat
    In reply to @TechyMargaret
  • scigates Mar 21 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Yes, if it is not quick the feedback becomes irrelevant to the learning. #novaedchat
    In reply to @TechyMargaret
  • jcjITRT51 Mar 21 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: I describe timely feedback as being "right on time" feedback or right when the Ss or Ts need it. #Novaedchat
  • techinteaching - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Such a good point! #novaedchat
    In reply to @TeachTechCoffee
  • AbbeyFMiller Mar 21 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Feedback needs to be "as timely as possible" especially for primary students! In a perfect world, it would be immediate! Is this always possible? Of course not! #novaedchat
  • AbbeyFMiller Mar 21 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    I always wonder how different giving/receiving feedback was different before email! #novaedchat
    In reply to @MsBradshawWMES
  • JTillman1999 Mar 21 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1 Timely feedback has to be within 24 hours or Ss and sometimes Ts lose the context in which the learning occurred. That moment might be lost. #novaedchat
  • MsBradshawWMES Mar 21 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: @teachforthem taught me last year how to meet with students right after assessments to talk about their misconceptions. That kind of feedback builds trust and relationships and allows for super-personalized support! #novaedchat
  • KatherineHover Mar 21 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Happy snow day! #novaedchat
  • jcjITRT51 Mar 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Thank you, I get a good one now and again. 😋 #novaedchat
    In reply to @AbbeyFMiller
  • AbbeyFMiller Mar 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    "Before it's over" is a great way to explain it!! Formative assessment is so key! #novaedchat
    In reply to @TechyMargaret
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1 (part 2) I think this is a common thought... feedback on formative or summative? does it matter or redefine what is timely? #NoVAedchat
  • teachforthem Mar 21 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Hi #NOVAedchat .. jumping in late! I'm Mary, G5 teacher, FCPS
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    YES! Building this trust and strong relationships help build the culture where feedback isn't because we're wrong... because we can be better #novaedchat
    • MsBradshawWMES Mar 21 @ 8:11 PM EDT
      A1: @teachforthem taught me last year how to meet with students right after assessments to talk about their misconceptions. That kind of feedback builds trust and relationships and allows for super-personalized support! #novaedchat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    glad you're here! #NoVaedchat
    In reply to @teachforthem
  • jcjITRT51 Mar 21 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    This is so important, but so many Ts and admin miss this key point. If you give an assessment, but don't meet with the Ss then how can you work to build Independence or have the Ss know what to do to improve? #novaedchat
    In reply to @MsBradshawWMES, @teachforthem
  • KatherineHover Mar 21 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1 I like using google docs for writing tasks. I can comment on Ss writing and give feedback while they’re working in real time. #novaedchat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    We have to build relationships so people can be open to feedback #novaedchat
  • NoVAEdChat Mar 21 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Q2 When you don’t get timely feedback on something, how do you feel and what challenges do you face? #NoVAedChat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    #novaedchat
    • followmsevans Mar 21 @ 8:14 PM EDT
      I tend to think more in terms of content v skills... It is easy to automate content-knowlege feedback and make it immediate. Skills feedback requires so much more time and attention.
      In reply to @TechyMargaret
  • AbbeyFMiller Mar 21 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Right - if you're not giving feedback, reteaching, re-mediating, or not going to look at it again, what was the point in giving the assessment? #novaedchat
    In reply to @jcjITRT51, @MsBradshawWMES, @teachforthem
  • jcjITRT51 Mar 21 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    I agree, but they need to be open to building that relationship or working to make a change otherwise you're just spinning your wheels. #novaedchat
    In reply to @TechyMargaret
  • AbbeyFMiller Mar 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2 When Ss or Ts don't get timely feedback, we can develop bad habits and assume what we are doing is good enough. It does nothing to push us in to improving ourselves and our practice #novaedchat
  • MrHeronMU Mar 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2 You start to give yourself too much feedback and you are always your hardest critic. #NovaEdChat
    • NoVAEdChat Mar 21 @ 8:15 PM EDT
      Q2 When you don’t get timely feedback on something, how do you feel and what challenges do you face? #NoVAedChat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2 Why bother when there isn't any feedback? If there isn't a purpose to improve... this can be true for adults/ teacher eval too! #novaedchat
  • krissymbutler Mar 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: I get irritated because I feel that the person who observed or evaluated me is looking for negative feedback. I feel that if I receive it in a timely manner, I can adjust my practices and implement what they want me to. #NoVAedchat
  • e_knupp Mar 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Got carried away giving Ss feedback-- just remembered #NoVAedchat tonight!
  • teachforthem Mar 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: When you don't get timely feedback, its hard to improve. You need to know your areas of growth in order to MAKE any growth. #NOVAedchat
  • scigates Mar 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    If Ss only got feedbacks at the end of something they wouldn’t know if they were on the right path. We must teach Ss to do personal feedback too...they need to reflect to learn too #Novaedchat
    In reply to @TechyMargaret
  • MsDushokMath Mar 21 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    #NoVAedchat just to share: Jan ‘18 article about feedback authored by a NoVA educator—great ideas here: https://t.co/XtoOwo17hk
  • MsBradshawWMES Mar 21 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: this makes me think of being a first year teacher.... feedback from other T’s, admin, and my mentor was so important for my overall growth and each day is an opportunity for feedback! #novaedchat
  • TeachTechCoffee Mar 21 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: When I don’t get timely feedback, my feelings depend on how I felt when I did the task. If I think I nailed it, I want feedback to confirm if I did or didn’t. If I think I failed it, I want feedback to know how I can fix it. If not, I may dismiss the whole thing #NoVAedchat
  • techinteaching - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2 I definitely start to lose interest and feel disconnected. #NoVAedchat
  • MissSchuster1 Mar 21 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2: It depends. If it is something that I worked hard on then not getting timely feedback makes me feel as though my efforts were pointless and unappreciated. But at the same time, we are all busy and things happen, so I always try to consider that. #novaedchat
  • followmsevans Mar 21 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    #NoVAedchat A2: That what I've done isn't important or meaningful. (Which had terrible implications, when I think about how Ss must feel!)
  • MsBradshawWMES Mar 21 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Yes!! And that feedback gets students to really buy in to doing their best on assessments, even if it’s really tough for them. #novaedchat
    In reply to @AbbeyFMiller, @jcjITRT51, @teachforthem
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    #NoVAedchat
    • krissymbutler Mar 21 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      That's how I feel. Tell me when I need to know. There's someone at work who will wait over a week to speak with someone and that's not fair to me.
      In reply to @TechyMargaret
  • JTillman1999 Mar 21 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2 All feedback is impt.& can still be useful. Late feedback is less effective & not connected to much of the context for Ss as they have moved on. Ts might not feel as if the learning was valued #novaedchat
  • jcjITRT51 Mar 21 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2: I don't know about you, but I feel horrible and like I failed the Ss or Ts I am working with. Challenges I face as being an Instructional Coach is wearing many different hats and finding that time/balance. #Novaedchat
  • AbbeyFMiller Mar 21 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2 Another problem if you don't receive feedback on a regular basis- sometimes when you finally are receiving feedback is that it's too late ! You're already in a huge problem and are trying to dig your way out! And the feedback is probably negative! #novaedchat
  • teachforthem Mar 21 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    This is a huge nonverbal that is sent to Ss when they don't get feedback on their work. Its sending the message that it didn't really matter. #NOVAedchat
    In reply to @followmsevans
  • techinteaching - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Feedback is so important and it’s how I grow! #novaedchat
    In reply to @MsBradshawWMES
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    It has to be genuine too - don't just flatter! Provide real feedback. Praise what's good and suggest what to improve #novaedchat
  • techinteaching - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    True. That is the message people often get. Even if it isn’t true. #novaedchat
    In reply to @teachforthem, @followmsevans
  • scigates Mar 21 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2 doubt creeps in as to if you are on the correct track. I can see how this increases angst for Ss #novaedchat
  • techinteaching - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Yes!!!! #novaedchat
    In reply to @TechyMargaret
  • teachforthem Mar 21 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Yes, I've thought this too! If the feedback is delayed, I start to ask myself if I even care anymore to receive the feedback. It seems so irrelevant when it isn't immediate. #NOVAedchat
    In reply to @AbbeyFMiller
  • MrHeronMU Mar 21 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Yeah, you need to have some time to reflect, but then get that timely feedback to have more than one perspective to process. #Novaedchat
    In reply to @TeachTechCoffee
  • NoVAEdChat Mar 21 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Q3: What struggles have you encountered or anticipated when giving specific and timely feedback? #NoVAedchat
  • jcjITRT51 Mar 21 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    You're so right. I'm finding that not having a Central Office Supervisor to get feedback from on how I am doing or what I am supposed to do has been making my job harder. We as ITRT's are swimming, but I feel like we are just treading water. #novaedchat
    In reply to @MsBradshawWMES
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    I think honesty always wins - it's hard to give honest feedback sometimes. But worth it. #NoVAedchat
  • techinteaching - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Good point. #novaedchat
    In reply to @MrHeronMU, @TeachTechCoffee
  • techinteaching - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    #novaedchat
    • NoVAEdChat Mar 21 @ 8:25 PM EDT
      Q3: What struggles have you encountered or anticipated when giving specific and timely feedback? #NoVAedchat
  • teachforthem Mar 21 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Q3: When I was in a resource role, the debrief process was difficult to schedule with Ts because of the business of the day. I would observe, then move to another classroom. I learned to send a calendar invite to give feedback to Ts who I worked with. #NOVAedchat
  • TechWithParson Mar 21 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A2) If it isn’t timely, I feel like it’s wasting everybody’s time. If it’s too late to be useful, they wasted their time writing it and I wasted my time reading it. Especially when I get it a month later and they want me to “reflect” on the lesson and feedback then! #novaedchat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3 It's hard to find the time! Really effective feedback is personalized and specific and timely... so it's hard to find the time to do this for all! #NoVAedchat
  • TeachTechCoffee Mar 21 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3: As a 7th grade English T, grading 130+ essays in a timely manner is a challenge! #icanonlydrinksomuchcoffee 😬 We did collaborative essays this year, which gave Ss a chance to learn from each other but also allowed me to give much more timely feedback! #Novaedchat
  • techinteaching - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3 finding time. It takes a long time to give quality feedback. #novaedchat
    In reply to @NoVAEdChat
  • AbbeyFMiller Mar 21 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3 Something that's difficult is that Ts often have so many responsibilities to accomplish. Taking time to give feedback that's very intentional, specific, and timely to each student can be a challenge! #novaedchat
  • teachforthem Mar 21 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    amen to that! #NOVAedchat
    In reply to @techinteaching, @NoVAEdChat
  • MissSchuster1 Mar 21 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3: The hardest for me to give is when I have to correct a colleagues comments or actions. I am always afraid to hurt someone's feelings, that I would sometimes rather stay quiet than say something and offend them. Definetly something I need to work on. #novaedchat
  • e_knupp Mar 21 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3; Last year I struggled with the time piece- I was giving feedback too late during PBLs. This year I am trying my best to hold mini meetings with each group each week. I have seen a huge improvement quality,creativity, etc. #NoVAedchat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    I love what @alicekeeler and @Catlin_Tucker say about feedback - don't waste your time on invisible feedback https://t.co/bA0z01IVPH #noVAedchat
  • jcjITRT51 Mar 21 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3: Struggles are not knowing expectations clearly, but then be expected to meet goals. Google Classroom has helped with some of the time and some feedback with Ss I am working with. Though it is still not perfect. #Novaedchat
  • AbbeyFMiller Mar 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3 Another challenge, is keeping the praise-to-criticism ratio in mind when giving feedback for it to be effective! Spoiler alert: it's 5:1 #novaedchat https://t.co/zKAePMdC4z
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    How often have we left students a feedback comment never to know if it really impacted their learning? https://t.co/UWEnCp0jrz via @alicekeeler #NoVAedchat
  • JTillman1999 Mar 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3: W/ Ts it is about time. Right after the lesson can't always happen b/c class needs to be covered, or planning is taking up w/ something else or I go to another room #prioritize #novaedchat
  • JTillman1999 Mar 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    I have the same struggles #novaedchat
    In reply to @teachforthem
  • krissymbutler Mar 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3: I struggle with providing positive feedback on report cards. This year I have a difficult student and finding positive feedback for his report card was like pulling teeth from an elephant. #NoVAedchat
  • jcjITRT51 Mar 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    This goes back to teaching them what to do when they don't succeed and not how to succeed only. #novaedchat
    In reply to @AbbeyFMiller
  • scigates Mar 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3 keeping the Ss engaged in the feedback instead of just wanting to see the grade. #novaedchat
  • TechWithParson Mar 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3) I think the biggest issue is having TIME to give timely feedback. With over 100 kids a day, it’s hard to be able to give them feedback as often and as quickly as I wish I could. It’s why I always let them redo assignments for the same amt. of credit. #NoVAedchat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    I have seen great success when we restructure our classes/activities ... allows us to give feedback to a portion of students each day, rather than all 150 at a time! #NOVAedchat
  • followmsevans Mar 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    I love this idea. Mini conferences as part of daily classroom routine, regardless of what we are doing? Will have to think about how to implement that kind of structure. #novaedchat
    In reply to @e_knupp
  • e_knupp Mar 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3: using comments feature and email collaborators option in Google have helped save me a bit of time when giving feedback. Ctrl+alt+m to make comment, Ctrl+enter to post! Also tag students so they know to look! #NoVAedchat
  • TeachTechCoffee Mar 21 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3: In the process of giving feedback, I also have to think about providing time for Ss to read, process, and apply the feedback. Otherwise, my feedback will likely not serve its purpose. #Novaedchat
  • scigates Mar 21 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Yes, but should be a priority just like lesson planning. #novaedchat
    In reply to @techinteaching, @NoVAEdChat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Back in the day with journals... i collected 5 per class each day, could keep up with that instead of 30 per class at once. When it's not at the end of the assignment, in process feedback can be staggered #NOVAedchat
  • NoVAEdChat Mar 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Q4: What impact on students and learning might feedback offer us? #NoVAedChat
  • techinteaching - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    It should, and there should be adequate time set aside for it. #noVAedchat
    In reply to @scigates, @NoVAEdChat
  • followmsevans Mar 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    #NoVAedchat A3: I've found the most meaningful feedback I've given this year is divorced from timelines... I've been writing (handwritten!) notes to individual students each day. Not grade related, special and different. Kids listen way better.
  • MsPettyTweets Mar 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    AHHHH Totally forgot! Marissa here, HS SS T, and I spent today watching Queer Eye and adjusting my schedule for the 200th time #Novaedchat
  • scigates Mar 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Great idea, I started doing something similar for ocean logbooks and it is definitely more manageable #novaedchat
    In reply to @TechyMargaret
  • followmsevans Mar 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    #NoVAedchat A4: I would like the power to choose my feedback-giver. Feedback is most meaningful when you trust and respect the person giving it.
  • TeachTechCoffee Mar 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A4: The thing I love about feedback is it helps me identify common areas of weakness & areas to celebrate! I typically keep a Google Doc of “common comments” to copy/paste into Ss’ work. This helps me plan f/u lessons! #NoVaEdchat
  • MsPettyTweets Mar 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    AHH totally forgot! Marissa here, HS SS T and I spent today watching Queer Eye and adjusting my schedule for the 200th time #novaedchat
  • MsPettyTweets Mar 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A1: "timely" is soon-ish. Ideally, it's back within a few minutes or days but realistically I'm lucky if it is back within a few weeks #APteacherlife #novaedchat
  • krissymbutler Mar 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4: It definitely makes them feel inferior. "Does my teacher not like me? I haven't heard anything about my research paper." #NoVAedchat
  • jcjITRT51 Mar 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4: Feedback good/bad, verbal/nonverbal has a huge impact on how the Ss or Ts will be motivated to change. You have to know your audience in order to know what kind of feedback will be most impactful with them otherwise it can have a negative impact. #Novaedchat
  • scigates Mar 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    That is true too, but so many other demands are pulling at T time, how do we carve out the time, short of adding to the to-do list everyday? #novaedchat
    In reply to @techinteaching, @NoVAEdChat
  • MissSchuster1 Mar 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4: I think student feedback offers us the opportunity to establish an honest relationship with students. It also can be used to drive our instruction because when we take the time to give feedback we identify areas of improvement. #novaedchat
  • MsPettyTweets Mar 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A2 I get frustrated and confused. Do I move forward with what I am doing? Do I change one little thing? everything? I totally get where students are coming from when they have to wait a while for me to get their stuff back to them #novaedchat
  • JTillman1999 Mar 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4: Feedback offers Ss opportunities for individual growth, celebration & reflection. It offers Ts a peek into strengths & next steps #novaedchat
  • AbbeyFMiller Mar 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Here is the article from my last tweet: https://t.co/r68R7U74qx via @TheEconomist #novaedchat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    How often do we ask for feedback for ourselves? Have you seen the #ObserveMe movement? I love how my friend @ehmukai has her goal on her laptop lid for feedback always! #NoVAedchat https://t.co/iRiyVZJcRh
  • AbbeyFMiller Mar 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4: I’ve been waiting to use this graphic!! What works at what cost: giving feedback to Ss is listed at number one for influencing student achievement. And it’s free!!! @AndreaHand2 #novaedchat
    In reply to @AndreaHand2, @AndreaHand2
  • MsPettyTweets Mar 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A3 Getting to everyone when they need it and being able to spend the time to give them all of the feedback they need to be successful. Biggest struggle is time and number of students in my classes #novaedchat
  • teachforthem Mar 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A4: the positive impacts are endless, but most importantly, giving feedback builds relationships with students because they know you care about them and their successes #NOVAedchat
  • MsPettyTweets Mar 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A4 Students improve faster, feel better about their work, and continue learning at a pace that works for them. #novaedchat
  • followmsevans Mar 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    How do we teach Ts (and Ss! And Admins!) that asking for feedback is not a sign of weakness? #novaedchat
    In reply to @TechyMargaret, @ehmukai
  • NoVAEdChat Mar 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Q5: How might specific and timely feedback help to inform our instruction? #NoVAedChat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    I love this. I think we have to model, model, model! And to go with this... we need ppl to learn that we don't just want all pats on the back. I need to know how to keep growing, even when I'm doing a great job! #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @followmsevans, @ehmukai
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    #novaedchat
    • ehmukai Mar 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT
      We have to keep modeling a growth mindset and believing that risks and failures are a part of our learning experience. Set expectations for courage, not success.
      In reply to @followmsevans, @TechyMargaret
  • MissSchuster1 Mar 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A5: Specific and timely feedback drive our instruction just like any other assessment. It lets us know if the students understand. #novaedchat
  • techinteaching - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    #novaedchat
  • TeachTechCoffee Mar 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A5: The more efficient & meaningful feedback, the better our instruction & planning bc the two should mirror one another. #NOVAedchat
  • AbbeyFMiller Mar 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5 Specific and immediate feedback can help us ensure we are meeting the needs of all of our learners! I love tools such as Google Forms & Plickers that can give the T data immediately! #novaedchat
  • jcjITRT51 Mar 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    I think thats the Million Dollar question. #Novaedchat
    In reply to @followmsevans, @TechyMargaret, @ehmukai
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    #NoVAedchat Totally agree @BowersOakHill
    • BowersOakHill Mar 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT
      #novachat I think by modeling and showing that we are always willing and wanting to improve. If we don’t make mistakes we aren’t learning. Right?
      In reply to @followmsevans, @TechyMargaret, @ehmukai
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    #NoVAedchat
    • followmsevans Mar 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT
      Yes! All of that requires so much trust. Culture is so hard to change! But it needs to happen.
      In reply to @TechyMargaret, @ehmukai
  • AbbeyFMiller Mar 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5 shoutout to @alicekeeler and @PintoBeanz11’s book Google Apps for Littles. There’s a whole chapter on providing personalized feedback electronically! Love that she says her favorite way to give feedback is still in person, though! #novaedchat
  • techinteaching - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Right. I think the expectations put on Ts should be rethought. We’re asking WAY too much. #novaedchat
    In reply to @scigates, @NoVAEdChat
  • MsPettyTweets Mar 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A5 Higher frequency means a greater likelihood of catching minor issues before they become major problems and the ability to make quicker corrections to keep the learning moving forward #novaedchat
  • jcjITRT51 Mar 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A5: Specific and Timely feedback helps to guide our instruction. If you don't know your Ss needs then how are you teaching them? You're just throwing information out at them hoping they get it. Google and the different apps along with @plickers has been a game changer #Novaedchat
  • scigates Mar 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A5 if we know what Ss know we can either enrich or re-teach items. This could be where additional differentiation occurs #novaedchat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    I think this is important - we can automate some things but we can also lose if we discard face to face. A balance is so important! #NoVAedchat
    • AbbeyFMiller Mar 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT
      A5 shoutout to @alicekeeler and @PintoBeanz11’s book Google Apps for Littles. There’s a whole chapter on providing personalized feedback electronically! Love that she says her favorite way to give feedback is still in person, though! #novaedchat
  • followmsevans Mar 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    #NoVAedchat A5: more feedback requires more flexibility. When we get feedback, it should requires us to adjust to Ss needs.
  • NoVAEdChat Mar 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Q6: Moving forward, I plan to… #NoVAedChat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A6 Moving Forward ... I want to figure out where to put my #ObserveMe on my desk somewhere. I want to get feedback from my colleagues I work with every day #NoVAedchat
  • AbbeyFMiller Mar 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A6 Moving forward I plan to FINALLY get my #observeme feedback form off my to do list! (Can someone be an accountable partner on this one for me??) #novaedchat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Absolutely! As a coach, I'm always working to improve too. I just need to figure out where is the best place to post it. I don't always meet in the same place or with my computer ... figuring it out! #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @teacher2teacher, @followmsevans, @ehmukai
  • krissymbutler Mar 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A5: It is like an assessment. If you're providing feedback on the same questions then you can do a mini lesson. #NoVAedchat
  • AbbeyFMiller Mar 21 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    I am planning on putting a link to it in my email signature! #novaedchat
    In reply to @TechyMargaret
  • TeachTechCoffee Mar 21 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A6: Keep in mind the importance of timely feedback & let that also guide what I plan to assess, both formatively & summatively #NOVAedchat
  • krissymbutler Mar 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A6: I plan to continue to give feedback in an adequate amount of time. #NoVAedchat
  • followmsevans Mar 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    #NoVAedchat A6: work on more intentional face-to-face, individualized feedback. Schedule 3 conferences a class period? That would equal bi-weekly check-ins, and seems feasible.
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Ooooh I like that idea! My email signature is getting crowded... will need to simplify! I like this. I can't wait till we have a day to work together. I know we'll both learn from each other!! #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @AbbeyFMiller
  • jcjITRT51 Mar 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A6: Moving forward I plan to.....continue to working on becoming better at giving feedback to Ts. I have always been good at giving feedback to Ss, but moving into this role as an Instructional Coach I have struggled at times with being too blunt. #Novaedchat
  • NoVAEdChat Mar 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining us tonight! We'll be closed next week for spring break. Enjoy the time and remember to relax and recharge! #NoVAedchat