#PBLchat Archive | Participate

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #PBLchat- I’m Jodi Posadas, School Development Coach for #newtechnetwork Excited to moderate! Jump in and say hello! #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #PBLchat- I’m Jodi Posadas, School Development Coach for #newtechnetwork Excited to moderate! Jump in and say hello! #pblchat

KristaMclark Sep 20 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hey there, @KristaMclark here from @newtechnetwork #pblchat!

remyrobitaille Sep 20 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hi! Remy here from #newtechnetwork. Excited for tonight's chat! #pblchat

jmt5656 Sep 20 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hey there everyone! Justin Thayer teaching third grade from Wisconsin #pblchat

VictoriaVanzura Sep 20 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Victoria here for the #PBLchat #elemchat !

remyrobitaille Sep 20 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@jmt5656 Hi Justin! Glad you could join us! #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Glad you could join @jmt5656 @VictoriaVanzura and others! #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Q1 Coming up soon. Introduce yourself if you haven’t had a chance. #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Let's get started! Q1:What are the key principles for assmt that you try to practice? #pblchat

remyrobitaille Sep 20 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@mrsvonstein @JamieArmin @MrsRisnersClass hope you guys can join us for #PBLChat tonight!

massignmenthelp Sep 20 @ 8:10 PM EDT

How to study Mathematics https://t.co/MyfYA03W0T #espechat #kidscancode #mdedchat #nced #pblchat #profchat #sced #vaslchat

remyrobitaille Sep 20 @ 8:10 PM EDT

looking at student work helps gain insight on successes/challenges #pblchat

AACPSMcMahon Sep 20 @ 8:11 PM EDT

"Tips for Students Getting Started with ProjectBased Learning https://t.co/JZXW3stsMJ #PBL #PBLChat https://t.co/8bcdRId4Q2"

jmt5656 Sep 20 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: I am new to this but I am thinking that it would be what the essential standards are and how they demonstrate understanding. #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:12 PM EDT

. @jmt5656 absolutely part of it! Starting with the end in mind. #pblchat

KristaMclark Sep 20 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: critical friends with other teachers for assessment with student work #pblchat

mrsvonstein Sep 20 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@remyrobitaille Just got home--jumping into #tweetdeck now! #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@mrsvonstein Glad you're here! Q1 is What are the key principles for assmt that you try to practice? #pblchat

AssignmentHelpN Sep 20 @ 8:15 PM EDT

The Complete Guide To Filling FAFSA https://t.co/g0tS3F5zKE #espechat #kidscancode #mdedchat #nced #pblchat #profchat #sced #vaslchat

mrsvonstein Sep 20 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@newtechnetwork Just got home so I'm jumping in late. Brooke, third grade facilitator at @CVschoolofInq in Iowa! #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:16 PM EDT

One of the principles I try to hold myself to is the idea that student/teacher work should improve in response to assmt #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Q2: What have you found effective in assessing elem literacy skills? Share your best ideas! #pblchat

VictoriaVanzura Sep 20 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A1: #PBLchat #elemchat Assessment should be ongoing, never "one-and-done" also should value process and product

KristaMclark Sep 20 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: Observations and tracking data, important to review data over and over #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@VictoriaVanzura I agree! This quote is related-- https://t.co/3ngnItsoW5 #pblchat

jmt5656 Sep 20 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: Running records, rubrics, informal observations #pblchat

KristaMclark Sep 20 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@VictoriaVanzura Love the motto never say "one-and-done" #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Great ideas @jmt5656 and @KristaMclark. #pblchat

VictoriaVanzura Sep 20 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: #PBLchat Continue running records and other best practice literacy assessment in the context of a project. it's valuable information!

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:23 PM EDT

I think this blog from @HortonAlix and @edutwitt is also helpful in thinking about assessing https://t.co/Zz38EgD9Xo #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@VictoriaVanzura "continue...in the context of a project" Yes! #pblchat

remyrobitaille Sep 20 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@newtechnetwork loved that whole series! Great step by step guide! #pblchat

finleyjd Sep 20 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Thursday Sept 22nd @ 8pm #VTed chat talks Proficiency Based Learning! Hope #NHed, #PBLchat & #EdChatME folks drop b… https://t.co/fB4zMjjFn4

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q3: What types of literacy assmts are you using within PBL? When and why? #pblchat

KristaMclark Sep 20 @ 8:26 PM EDT

love this line: assessments that allow you to assess the outcomes you’re prioritizing #pblchat @newtechnetwork

MrsRisnersClass Sep 20 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Sorry I'm late! I made it! #PBLChat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@MrsRisnersClass Glad you could join! #pblchat

remyrobitaille Sep 20 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3: Observing students as they read to each other #pblchat

MrsRisnersClass Sep 20 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Within our reading block surrounded by our project we use benchmark assessments at the end of each week #PBLChat

MrsRisnersClass Sep 20 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Benchmarks are used to assess content of the project as well as reading skills being applied throughout #PBLChat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@remyrobitaille observations are one of my favorite assmts. You get to know the students and their skills up close. #pblchat

KristaMclark Sep 20 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3: using the written communication rubric https://t.co/dZUJxmWceI #pblchat

jmt5656 Sep 20 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3: Weekly check ins and observations #pblchat

MrsRisnersClass Sep 20 @ 8:29 PM EDT

After assessing using benchmarks related to our project, we use this data to drive immediate future instruction! #PBLChat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@MrsRisnersClass Would you mind sharing an example of a benchmark you've used within a project? #pblchat

VictoriaVanzura Sep 20 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: #PBLchat for summative assessment, presentations open my eyes to outcomes I was never expecting, especially regarding process

VictoriaVanzura Sep 20 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: #PBLchat I won't ever forget my students articulating the problems they ran in to in creating their project and how they solved them :)

MrsRisnersClass Sep 20 @ 8:33 PM EDT

3 question benchmark assessment example when learning about the Midwest! #PBLChat https://t.co/z2cinaHvay

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@VictoriaVanzura Student reflection around solving problems does help to see where literacy struggles may lie. Great! #pblchat

KristaMclark Sep 20 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Love that! @VictoriaVanzura #pblchat

MrsRisnersClass Sep 20 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Three levels of benchmarks to personalize learning #PBLChat (above,on,below) https://t.co/58buKHhTJi

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@MrsRisnersClass This assessment helps to gather simple and more complex student understanding! Love that it's in Echo too. #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Q4: What are some challenges with elem literacy assmt in PBL? How have you overcome these? #pblchat

remyrobitaille Sep 20 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4: It can be difficult to assess all included in literacy--decoding, fluency, comprehension, vocab, etc., in systematic way #pblchat

VictoriaVanzura Sep 20 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4: #PBLchat balancing group assmt and individual assmt can be challenging. need to plan for both from the get-go.

MrsRisnersClass Sep 20 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Commit to embedding literacy into PBL! Combining the 2 allows for dual assessment rather than 2 separate assessments #pblchat

jmt5656 Sep 20 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4: The amount of standards in elementary and choosing the important ones #pblchat

MrsRisnersClass Sep 20 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Assessment needs to drive our instruction. If we allow this to happen assessment will occur always in meaning ways #pblchat

thompson_teach Sep 20 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@jmt5656 Good point. Seems really important to get clear about which standards matter most and build assessments for those. #pblchat

RossCoops31 Sep 20 @ 8:40 PM EDT

New post: Here’s My Reading Comprehension Journey… #education #pblchat #ctedu https://t.co/AdqwPKr5By

KristaMclark Sep 20 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A4: balancing 'boxed' tests agains outcomes you are really looking for #pblchat

MrsRisnersClass Sep 20 @ 8:42 PM EDT

At times we think assessment needs to be formal. Really it can occur at all times. It's what you do with the data that is powerful. #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@MrsRisnersClass agreed. The more consistent we are assessing, the better understanding of needs we have. #pblchat

thompson_teach Sep 20 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@remyrobitaille Agreed Remy! Easy to try and do to much when assessing literacy vs being specific and targeted. #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@remyrobitaille I've found that scaffolding for a specific need on specific days has been helpful within projects. #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Let's move into Q5: What is the relationship between literacy assessment and personalized learning? #pblchat

MrsRisnersClass Sep 20 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Assess students based on where they are within the curriculum. All students deserve what is fair not what is equal #pblchat

remyrobitaille Sep 20 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5: Assessing student's strengths & weaknesses can allow for more personalized learning experiences #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@MrsRisnersClass Great perspective-- fair is not equal. #pblchat

thompson_teach Sep 20 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A5: You find out so much more about what a kid knows or doesn't when it's something that matters to them and you see their best. #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@remyrobitaille I like the idea that assessing student #pblchat

MrsRisnersClass Sep 20 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Assessment allows us to know our students. This way we can create personalized assessments as we dig deeper into our projects #pblchat

VictoriaVanzura Sep 20 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q5: #PBLchat individual assmt informs about strengths and needs which guides goals which influences motivation #personalizedlearning

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Sorry about that! I like the idea that assessing student needs allows for personalized learning. Ties to performance assessments #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@VictoriaVanzura domino effect for the win! #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:53 PM EDT

This blog on PBL as a platform for personalization was helpful as I thought about this answer. https://t.co/G9Blcn0XjL #pblchat

KristaMclark Sep 20 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Thanks #PBLchat, have to run. Good stuff!

twitin10 Sep 20 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Know unconnected educators? Share Twitter in 10 Challenge Video with them https://t.co/FESFOntd4h Starts 10/1 #mdedchat #nced #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:55 PM EDT

We're nearing the end of our time together. Q6: What are your takeaways from tonight’s chat? #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Glad you joined @KristaMclark #pblchat

VictoriaVanzura Sep 20 @ 8:55 PM EDT

It was so nice chatting with you all tonight! keep up the great work, your students are lucky to have you! #PBLchat #elemchat

remyrobitaille Sep 20 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A6: Assessment is an ongoing, constant process. Learn to accept and embrace it! #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@VictoriaVanzura Thanks for coming. #pblchat

MrsRisnersClass Sep 20 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Assessment is a powerful tool for personalized learning #pblchat

jmt5656 Sep 20 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6: Assessment is really important! Use multiple forms/ tools to assess! #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@jmt5656 Exactly! Multiple measures will help to get a clear picture. #pblchat

jmt5656 Sep 20 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Thanks for a great chat! #pblchat