#vachat Archive
#vachat is a great way for Virginia educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday October 17, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Hey there! I'm Margaret, HS Tech Coach from Chantilly, VA (Fairfax) And I love making our costumes for the faculty contest!
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Good evening . Looking forward to and hosting tonight's chat.
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Evening all, Phil, elementary AP in Natural Bridge
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Hope you can join us for now :)
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Hey Reed! Glad you're here tonight :)
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Hey Phil! Glad to see ya again! Glad you're here for tonight
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Hello, hello, hello! I'm Temani. 6th grade ELA from Alabama.
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Thanks for joining us again Always appreciate your input and perspective
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Hey there Temani! So glad you are here to join us for tonight!
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Hi there! Natalie Davis, ITRT in Richmond. I LOVE apple picking and carving pumpkins in the fall.
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Toni from Spotsylvania. I teach 7th grade Math. I love doing a haunted house classroom transformation with math activities
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Hello ! Good to be back! Just watched NASA launch from Wallops, you all could probably see from your porch! https://t.co/z9zSKbd9Nu
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So - who just went out and watched the launch of ? I'm so excited about it!!!
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Hi . Glad to have you join us!
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Hey Toni! That sounds sooo fun! I bet your students love it!
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iTRT from Loudoun Start of year craziness finally starts slowing down… a little
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Great minds! :) I just walked outside to check it out - over 200 miles away and it was amazing!
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Christine. Elementary gifted. Charlottesville, VA. I'm grading some work in an online class, but I'm hoping to participate in
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Nice of you to join us ! So exciting!
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Yay for a little slow down - i'm still waiting for that to happen for me... a new 1:1 program still has me hopping!
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Hey Christine! Great to see you again :)
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Tries to see the rocket.. No luck
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Alright, Q1 When you think of inclusiveness, what comes to mind?
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A1: It has to be intentional and well-planned.
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Hi all! I'm Rebecca, principal from Henrico.
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A1 - I think of hearing others' perspectives, ESPECIALLY those that are different than mine, listening, letting that guide the work.
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A1: Inclusiveness: giving everyone a seat at the table AND access to all the food.
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Hey Rebecca! Glad you are here :)
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Very glad to be here again. 🤗
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A1: I think of inclusion classroom settings. General ed students mixed with students with IEPs and 504s etc
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Stephen, Ag teacher at Franklin County HS good evening.
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A1: Creating an environment where everyone feels welcome and included + everyone is comfortable to voice their opinion
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A1 spent weekend at conference where they talked about diversity of diversity... idea speaks to inclusiveness
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Very Broad question.. I think of inclusivness as bringing in multiple viewpoints and perspectives from diverse people
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Hey Stephen! Glad you're here and joining us for
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Nancy Sulla here at ; creator of the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom ; Pres ; aut… https://t.co/iKl8oMUcg0
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Great to have you with us again. Need to get to join the show
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Hi - It's my first time here. I'm Ellen from Fairfax - I support teachers, principals, and central with instructional technology.
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That's creates a great visual in my head Reed!
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A1: Recognizing all the strengths each person brings to the table each day.
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A1: retweet of tweet couldn't have put it in better words
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Welcome! Good to have you with us. Always a great bunch/PLN to learn from
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I'm so glad you joined us tonight Ellen!
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mentioned it to her a long time ago to no avail.
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Happy to have you here Nancy!
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Tell me more! Diversity of diversity
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A1 - Inclusion is bringing Ss of various levels together to everyone's benefit
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A1: All students participate in the whole education environment & we give each student what they need to succeed.
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A1 . I think of inclusiveness as a multilayered dynamic thing with lots of moving parts.
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So true story, i normally moderate and I keep typing that. DOH! If you catch my mistakes, quote with the hashtag, pls?
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A1: I think about culturally responsive teaching, as well as honoring students where they are - encouraging a
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A1.1: There is also not a singular view of this idea of "strength."
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A1) Inclusion = all Ss learning together in the same space, each getting the supports s/he needs = equity
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I think this is important! Intentional matters. Not only that it's planned but that it feels intentional to all <3
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Yep! We all have something to learn from others - of different background, abilities, perspectives
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A1 Diversity/inclusiveness is not checked off by just one change/group/person...
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A1. "Everyone" SOUNDS great, but be intentional....minorities, girls, kids living in poverty, those who have no tech access, etc.
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YES! Exactly. Many layers to address here. https://t.co/C9mecR9UHX
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A1 Diversity/inclusiveness is not checked off by just one change/group/person...
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Q2 What are the benefits of including all groups and voices in our education decisions?
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Yes. Very important. https://t.co/Tdkptj66NW
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A1: I think about culturally responsive teaching, as well as honoring students where they are - encouraging a
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A2: It allows for not just one, mainstream voice/idea to be heard. Diff viewpoints always help, and many viewpoints are ignored
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A2: All groups and voices are the future education is dedicated to empowering.
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A2: All students learn and growth with each other. Each group and voice brings something to the table. Diversity helps us grow.
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A2: What works for one gr is often good for another. Ss need to learn how to learn from ALL Ss & be reminded that all can contribute
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A2 IN addition to viewpoints, we also learn kindness and empathy when hearing and responding to other perspectives
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Yes! this is kind of a big deal! This idea seems to get overlooked all to often.
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A2: By including all voices in eduational decisions our classroom = a community of learners where empathy and collaboration occur
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A2: Environment can silence students even if they are not literally being told, esp if they feel there is a dominant discourse
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A2: The ability for all students to learn from each other. Recognizing how each person can contribute and learn from each other
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A2 Education is a local product for local market (community) has to reflect needs /goals of users to really sell.
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A2: Everyone benefits on many levels. People need to see others who look like them & share cultural similarities to feel included.
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A2.1: But it also helps break down stereotypes and humanize people who may be different based on the outside view.
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This is hard for some . Sometimes lack of experience breeds lack of understanding. Ss should have this experience!
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Yes indeed! Some of the benefits are far reaching! https://t.co/rt71mdD4VX
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A2.1: But it also helps break down stereotypes and humanize people who may be different based on the outside view.
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Yes! We need to see others as PEOPLE and not sterotypes or groups or attributes https://t.co/KLkd3gdShc
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A2.1: But it also helps break down stereotypes and humanize people who may be different based on the outside view.
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Q3 How can we purposefully solicit input from and listen to voices that are typically not heard?
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A3: Ask. You have to make Ss feel welcome at the table. Teach Ss to include and ask their peers who are being overlooked.
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Equally important that it breaks the normalcy bias that too often exists
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I think first we need to identify what voices we are overlooking and examine why..then we can figure out how to outreach
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Yes! People in positions of influence have to be fearless in learning/tackling ideas existing on/beneath the surface.
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So many times Ss feel undervalued. Told to listen and comply day after day. :( Need to change that culture too!
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A3) When you design S-driven classrooms (), the "who" ceases to matter; Ss engage, collaborate, invent, solve problems as one.
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Yes! Best part of my day was hearing 1 S ask another, "What do you think?" My Ss love to share their ideas.
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A3: Need to actively seek it out. For ex: make a point to call parents and ask ?s of less engaged families
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A3: Ts should expect input from all. Sometimes Ts subtle cues are interpreted by Ss as reasons not to participate
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A3: Easier to raise Q about inclusiveness as the teacher. Privately ask Ss who may not want to bring up in front of whole class
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YES! LOVE THIS ENOUGH FOR ALL CAPS! Student driven + Student Voice = Winning! https://t.co/apknZXXfR3
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A3) When you design S-driven classrooms (), the "who" ceases to matter; Ss engage, collaborate, invent, solve problems as one.
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Q3: Making sure that there are a variety of *safe* ways for Ss who are introverts or extroverts to share their ideas
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A3: Utilize every moment to build relationships first. Then ask questions about how we (together) can make spaces more inviting.
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A3 Voices of privilege can make deliberate practice to Amplify & Attribute so input is not lost or co-opted.
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So true. Speaks to the need of knowing each of your students...I was the quiet student, often felt forgotten https://t.co/FFKyEgURLV
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A3: Easier to raise Q about inclusiveness as the teacher. Privately ask Ss who may not want to bring up in front of whole class
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A3: If they want to in front of class, allow them. But also understand how hard that is + sadly can lead 2 more exclusion for the S
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You are speaking my language matter most! I teach a whole 5 week class to Ts on this topic!
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Also speaks to the need to not react instantly to squeaky wheel. Need to gain 360 degree perspective
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Yep! We have to provide multiple opportunities and a variety of ways to respond
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Great idea, Ss listening to each other + sharing is always the best way https://t.co/9Zt9nDMLuv
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Yes! Best part of my day was hearing 1 S ask another, "What do you think?" My Ss love to share their ideas.
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That is so awesome. Every district, every school, every classroom needs it. https://t.co/opvYAzSa0D
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You are speaking my language matter most! I teach a whole 5 week class to Ts on this topic!
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A3 don’t know if recent story of how women staffers gained greater voice in White House is true… Amplify & Attribute was strategy
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We have an advisory board for our student services dept - parents literally have a seat at the table.
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Q4 When creating assignments, especially projects, how do you ensure all students can successfully meet your expectations?
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A4: All students need to experience success and see their progress, for projects assign groups and roles where this can happen
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To get input from families, we have to listen to them, and provide avenues for open communication & idea sharing
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Absolutely! And we have to understand we might be working to undo YEARS of not being included, Takes persistence & time
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A4: Use data to drive assignments. Provide scaffolded supports. Recognize what your age level needs to succeed. Provide "stuff."
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A4: Understand obstacles for some Ss like: internet/comp access, affordability of supplies, some Ss have more responsibility @ home
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Providing stuff seems like a little thing, but can be HUGE to a child used to doing without, worried about posterboard
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I agree. Scaffolding supports are key! https://t.co/V0xdfP7sTx
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A4: Use data to drive assignments. Provide scaffolded supports. Recognize what your age level needs to succeed. Provide "stuff."
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A4: Personalize the learning experience by letting students choose what they learn, when they learn, and how to share their results
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A4 I think are one way that schools can ensure equal access to resources for all students.
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Q4: interesting article in which writer says making expectations too exact can inhibit creativity https://t.co/gGBv9tQsKQ
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We are very early in this discussion at my school - I want to pick your brain, maybe at ?
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Sorry friends - I have to jump out of this chat and do some homework with my kiddo. Thanks for letting me learn with you tonight!
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A4) Give Ss clear expectations ; then diverse opportunities to learn; let Ss choose how to learn & schedule their time.
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G'night Ellen! Glad you were here
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I may be crashing this party!
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A4: Be aware that small things like pronouncing student's names correctly make a huge difference https://t.co/yfw2tETXAP
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I’m not saying he’s right, only that it’s something we need to consider. It’s possible to be constricting.
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And spelling a student's name properly!! So important! It says you matter or not. Same for my teachers!!
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Q5 In what ways do you ensure you are including all learners when integrating technology into your lessons and assignments?
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also looking for higher ed partner to help coordinate convo in VA w/ public & independent
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Yes . shares ways to make projects more inclusive in her book "The Missing Voices in EdTech"...
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Tech can be a great equalizer (accessibility tools) when used properly, but it can also further the divide when not used properly
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She includes ideas about ways to create more flexible projects with open options and less rigidity.
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I think we often assume "digital natives" know how to use all the tools... when some may not have ever seen them! I know we (con't)
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(con't) had new HS Ss this year who had never touched a computer before. HUGE opportunity to learn content and tools
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Also we must be careful about assuming - internet access, computer time at home, materials. Provide time to work together at school
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A5: Teams seem to work well with quick activities like . For extended activities, I ALWAYS give in-class work space.
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I like the distinction they drew in the article about expectations and beliefs. And how beliefs might be limiting
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These are great ideas to use tech well and ensure equity! https://t.co/pRWe01GwTv
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A5: Teams seem to work well with quick activities like . For extended activities, I ALWAYS give in-class work space.
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A5 my school very successful recently in getting ‘stuff', have to match w/ mindfulness of roadblocks & barriers for students.
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I've seen goal setting in many of the english classes on my hall this fall. It's exciting work! https://t.co/tEcPYpoxYk
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It's amazing how many HS Ss already believe they can't for one reason or another - we can help them see that they can!!
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A5 Recently identified keyboarding skills as major difficulty for ELL students. Same amount of tech time is not EQUAL for these kids
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A4 Students need all prerequisites to be successful when working projects. They need constant & consistent positive reinforcement.
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And even if they have seen them, many Ss don't know how to use them effectively or professionally.
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Hey Doc! Thanks for jumping in https://t.co/4uqH3hSC3K
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A4 Students need all prerequisites to be successful when working projects. They need constant & consistent positive reinforcement.
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Wow! Last question for tonight Q6 Complete this sentence: To be more inclusive I will ______
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A6: Be more aware! It is so easy to forget our privilege and unconsciously be exclusionary, even as otherwise very kind people!
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A4: Scaffolding to provide support and rubrics for expectations. Building upon earlier projects maximizes independence
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A6: Ask individual students what they might need to be successful in any space.
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Yes. I this statement belongs a magnet! It's refrigerator worthy....maybe file cabinet worthy! https://t.co/Z28z2EW6CH
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A6: Be more aware! It is so easy to forget our privilege and unconsciously be exclusionary, even as otherwise very kind people!
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A6 To be more inclusive I will listen as much as I talk, if not more.
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The fun doesn't stop here! Follow folks, build your PLN, and reflect on the discussion to improve your incl… https://t.co/twUQkNIS1k
