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Welcome to #AppleEDUchat! I'll be cohosting tonight with the awesome @annfeldmann1! We'll be chatting with you all about student-led inquiry in the classroom. Introduce yourself, your role in education, and a tip for staying motivated at the end of the year!
Melissa from New Mexico, Enrichment Teacher...motivated by my kids who do not want to leave school!!! So much to finish...so little time! #AppleEDUChat
Looking forward to tonight’s #AppleEDUchat - Kathy Miller Transition Teacher from Waukesha, WI. Stay motivated by continuing to learn to share with young adults.
#appleeduchat#Ipadacademy I am Linda Dunlap. I teach 8th English & Reading. I'm staying motivated at the end of the year by challenging myself to try something new each week that engages students.
Hi! Beth here from Maine. 25 years in K. 1:1 iPads. Co-Founder @go2Science. End of the year tip: Follow student passions and stay active! #AppleEDUChat
Hi, all! I’m Karrin, G3 Teacher from just outside Chicago. The end of tge year is the BEST! We are busy creating a #GlobalLearningBigDay to teach/learn with other kids...so exciting! #AppleEDUchat
Hi all - Marc Drumm, Senior Instructional Designer at West Chester University near Philadelphia. Always motivated by new technology and Dunkin Donuts iced coffee. #AppleEDUchat
A1: Rule number one posted in the classroom is "Mistakes Are Ok" - leave no room for doubt on day one...mistakes make you and your work better! #AppleEDUChat
A1: It all comes back to creating a classroom environment where Ss are encouraged to try new things and learn from mistakes! Failing forward is a great way to learn! #AppleEDUchat
A1: I love game-based learning or #PBL as low stress ways for students to be will ing to fail forward, and they’re intrinsically motivating. #AppleEDUchat
A1: I think for teachers should build in time with the understanding that learners will make mistakes, get feedback, and make revisions to their work. Value it, make it an important part of the learning process. #AppleEDUchat
A1: While students are working on a project, keep a “challenges” list they run into. Include a reflective response where they can say what they are prod of overcoming and how they did it. #AppleEDUchat
#appleeduchat A1 One key is in having Ss assess their own work. I am having Ss video record their speeches, and they will listen with headphones and assess it themselves w rubric. I'm challenging them to find 5 specific things to improve. This way, Ss get that we ALL improve!
A1: Opportunities to learn from mistakes first comes from a teacher's ability to recognize and share their own mistakes. If we want kids to learn from mistakes we must model learning from mistakes too. #AppleEDUchat
I have the same motivating factor. I have to kick my kids out if I want to go home in the evening and weekends. Horrible problem to have. 😉 #AppleEDUchat
A1b: Also coding and computer science are great for using debugging to show that mistakes are an essential part of the iterative process. #AppleEDUchat
A1: While students are working on a project, keep a “challenges” list they run into. Include a reflective response where they can say what they are prod of overcoming and how they did it. #AppleEDUchat
A1: Provide low-stakes assessments where mistakes are accepted as part of the learning process and Ss are encouraged to make corrections to demonstrate their learning #AppleEDUchat
A1) Dedicated time for Ss to experience passion projects was (& still is) a chance to experience mistakes they are motivated to work through. #AppleEDUchat
I need to post this in my classroom Dan! In a world where Ss minds are faster than the click of a mouse or touch of a pad this statement needs to become part of their growth mindset in the classroom! #AppleEDUChat#KidsDeserveIt
A1: We should step back and let kids do the work. So often, teachers want to correct & prevent mistakes; fostering an environment where kids are in charge of managing both success & failure independently is key! #AppleEDUchat
I couldn't agree more. When I'm teaching #jonsmithclass I really enjoy watching the struggle. It takes practice but the meaning that happens is amazing! #AppleEDUchat
A1 Have the students work in a format or area that’s out of their comfort zone. Try to keep them from taking their usual route to get to the solution. #AppleEDUchat
A2: We have students in 6th grade pick a topic (with all the topics shown off in the hallway in the wing) and they get to research / present on the topic. Love it is things like hockey, games, items they care about 100% #AppleEDUchat
#appleeduchat A2 Projects with open-ended answers. Collaboration is key too. When several Ss or a group solves a problem, they come up with many different possible answers. This helps them see that there isn't only one right answer.
#appleeduchat A2 Projects with open-ended answers. Collaboration is key too. When several Ss or a group solves a problem, they come up with many different possible answers. This helps them see that there isn't only one right answer.
A2: I think an inquiry based project should pose an authentic, big question that learners could take multiple directions. It should also allow for space and freedom to move between physical and digital spaces. #AppleEDUchat
Yep. No way to get around the fact that mistakes, errors, and problems are just a fact of life. Teaches resilience and problem solving in a powerful way. #AppleEDUchat
A2: 2 Favs: Problem & Project Based https://t.co/HHC3swfDDI Ss are finishing Independent Research Projects based on high interest topics they self-selected! They goal-set,have mini-lessons on research, &create projects to present around the school to teach other Ss #AppleEDUChat
Showing students that teachers have their own inquiry projects that they are researching provides modeling. Letting students pursue projects that solve need in their community/school makes it worthwhile. #appleeduchat
A1: By providing Ss with solutions, so they know they have options when they fail. In art, I tell my students that if they make a mistake, they can flip it, fix it or live with it, and most importantly learn from it. #AppleEDUchat
A2: I had students create projects just based on a few questions given to them and then they have to research and find the answers and present it to me using which ever creation tool we have used in class before. #AppleEDUchat
A2: I love investigative lessons where Ss investigate a topic, create a project, and have red carpet time to share! #paperslide videos are a great workflow! #AppleEDUchat
Yes! We oscillate between this stuff constantly in the “real world.” What better practice then authentic, big problems that have multiple “answers?” #AppleEDUchat
A2: I think an inquiry based project should pose an authentic, big question that learners could take multiple directions. It should also allow for space and freedom to move between physical and digital spaces. #AppleEDUchat
A2: Interact Simulations are amazing problem based learning projects that emphasize collaboration, inquiry, open ended questions and answers, and promote teamwork, critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity skills! #AppleEDUChat
A2: Inquiry based projects were the driving force in my classroom. I created @Go2Science to show PreK-2 Ts how to use the lens of science and exploration to bring this to their Ss, too! #AppleEDUChat
A2: my students are currently creating a #GlobalLearningBigDay, a online event where each S gets to teach others around the world somthing they have learned; and learn something from others they want to learn #AppleEDUchat
Good for student to see that oscillation & revisiting the topics that matter over time to recognize that sometimes there isn't a quick easy solution #AppleEDUchat
Nicole I do something similar but the students have to self-generate their own questions to research and present with some type of creative project attached #AppleEDUChat#greatmindsthinkalike
A2: Agreed! I think it is important that inquiry-based work is truly exploratory. Students don't necessarily need to know what they're looking for ahead of time... They can question, and notice through their exploration. #AppleEDUchat
A2: my students are currently creating a #GlobalLearningBigDay, a online event where each S gets to teach others around the world somthing they have learned; and learn something from others they want to learn #AppleEDUchat
A3: By informing them of it! :) It is important that kids know what is going on in the world around them. Most Ss are naturally inquisitive so this can open doors simply by sharing what's happening :) #AppleEDUchat
A2: You can check out some of my student projects here: https://t.co/rK6qbtsU72 iPads were invaulable in creating products that showcase learning and educate others. #AppleEDUChat
A2/A3 I lead my teachers to use 3-Act as a structure for inquiry in PK-12 math. It gives them organization to lean on, through the lens of a specific concept. Here's a link to some of my favs (look for the 3-Act tab): https://t.co/6z9rj1U9jh#AppleEDUchat
A3: We have to give them time to make the connections. They won't make connections if we are busy forcing information down their throats at break neck speeds. #AppleEDUchat We can also help them by giving them samples.
#appleeduchat . A3 Give them an authentic audience. Ss work shouldn't only be seen by Ts and a big circular file. Get their work and their solutions in front of real-life audiences. @skype with other classes/Ss. Make it REAL.
A2 There are so many possibilities here, but it has to start with curiosity/interest from the student. Teachers can often encourage this simply by talking about their own everyday learning experiences. #AppleEDUchat
A3: Cross-curricular lessons are most valuable for this purpose. If Ss can connect content between classrooms it’ll be a natural extension to make connections beyond classroom walls. #AppleEDUChat
You're right. It doesn't do good to hide things or not make the connections. No one like work that is only going to end up in the trash can at the end of the unit. #AppleEDUchat
A3: Bring the "real world" in or bring the kids to the "real world". For example, one of our elem schools sits on a flood control district. Representatives visited twice, and learners did projects around something effecting where and how they live. #AppleEDUchat
If the inquiry project impacts their own community, the the work becomes more than an assignment or task, it gains value and credibility for students #appleeduchat
A3: We LET them!!! Even my kinders tackled problems like food security. My @go2Science Ss are doing real science for a real reason, too. Currently investigating a hypothesis that will help real conservation biologists in Namibia! #AppleEDUChat
Q3: Everything we do should be connected to real-world learning. Ask opinions, get feedback from experts. Students should be creating to make the world a better place, not just to decorate the halls! #AppleEDUchat
A3: One of the most impacting problem-based inquiry approaches I use is collaborating w/ special guests/professionals/experts from outside of school to come in & work with Ss on projects they are researching & solving problems for. Bringing the outside world in! #AppleEDUChat
A3) We connect what we do to preparing for work & entering the real world. A lot of learning around professional voice & peer review for the their futures. #AppleEDUchat
A3: Give them assignments in which the audience is authentic. My Ss made books for @OperaPhila for other Ss coming to see the actual operas. Sounds of Learning - Turandot https://t.co/cNCdvlHEQN… #AppleEduChat
So powerful! One of our Ts @ginastuk just did a letter writing project where professionals, athletes, etc shared how they use math in their line of work! Eye opening for Ss! #AppleEDUchat
A3 One way is to start with current events - articles, video clips from newscasts, social media posts, etc. What problems are people around the world discussing? How can they apply what they’re learning? #AppleEDUchat
This is exactly what I LOVE bringing into my Ss lives! Collaborating with outside entities in the classroom, and visiting them outside the school, makes the problem solving and inquiry processes REAL! #AppleEDUChat
A3: One of the most impacting problem-based inquiry approaches I use is collaborating w/ special guests/professionals/experts from outside of school to come in & work with Ss on projects they are researching & solving problems for. Bringing the outside world in! #AppleEDUChat
A4: great question! We need to not offer feedback (not grades) but show students how to apply what they (not we) think is valuable to their learning #AppleEDUchat
Q5: I love to see Ss use data they gather from collaborating globally or even simple formative checks to help define more questions that in turn take them deeper into their investigations and learning! #AppleEDUchat
A4: I love to see Ss use data they gather from collaborating globally or even simple formative checks to help define more questions that in turn take them deeper into their investigations and learning! #AppleEDUchat
#AppleEDUchat A4 One way is with Tools. When we use tools where Ss get feedback, such as @nearpod or @Socrative, they challenge themselves to do better.
A4: Often feedback is related to a product. If the product has a real purpose and audience, Ss are much more eager to give it another go and bring their best work to make a difference! #AppleEDUchat
Grades get in the way of learning. I've been working to get students to focus on the learning and not on the grade. It's hard, but so much more valuable. #AppleEDUchat
A4: By learning what it is! :) It may sound silly but it is important, especially in elem, to explicitly teach feedback. I talk to my Ss so they know how to give helpful feedback by giving a positive comment and something/s they can add or change. Ss love it! :) #AppleEDUchat
I find feedback is only useful if I have my Ls do something with it. When they take what they did, and improve it based on feedback (great when it comes from other Ls) learning is powerful. #AppleEDUchat
A4: By providing timely feedback it allows students to know where they are at and helps them set more realistic short term goals to make it to the end goal. #AppleEDUchat
A4: There is a lot of potential to take feedback on what is done well (think medium students use to share their learning) and apply that to the topics in the curriculum. #AppleEDUchat
A4:My Ss set SMART goals before we begin any project,goals are reviewed constantly!Goals may differ since they differ as people,but it gives them something to work towards,they establish action plans to follow, & it creates personal accountability with my support! #AppleEDUChat
What a great way for students to see their growth over time and allow them set the course for what they learn and how they will show their learning next! #AppleEDUchat
A4) We spend time learning how to give & receive feedback respectfully. Then they tune in to feedback rather than tune it out. Doesn’t feel like criticism rather support. #AppleEDUchat
Giving Ss access to their own data is powerful. Our LMS lets them see what standards they have mastered and what they haven't. It lets them know what they still need to work on. #AppleEDUchat
A4 I would love to leverage our standards based rubrics into student friendly content so they can own their learning goals. Here's an example of our current reality... #AppleEDUchat
A4 - Cont: Example - If a student is great at photography, let them capture their own photos to explain math concepts, or historical events. Blend their passion and interests with the topic. #AppleEDUchat
A4) We spend time learning how to give & receive feedback respectfully. Then they tune in to feedback rather than tune it out. Doesn’t feel like criticism rather support. #AppleEDUchat
A4: Feedback needs to be constructive. It’s been my experience that sometimes feedback expectations and norms are not well-established, making it difficult to leverage. Establishing those norms should be the first step to ensure the feedback is relevant. #AppleEduChat
A1: By letting Ss know it's normal to fail when learning! We tell students about "the power of YET" and staff work with the growth mindset so that students hear this message universally. When Ss don't let mistakes frustrate them, they're much more open to learning! #AppleEDUchat
A4: By learning what it is! :) It may sound silly but it is important, especially in elem, to explicitly teach feedback. I talk to my Ss so they know how to give helpful feedback by giving a positive comment and something/s they can add or change. Ss love it! :) #AppleEDUchat
So important that reflection and feedback are ongoing and come from multiple sources; not just saved for the end of the lesson/project/unit #AppleEDUChat
A4:My Ss set SMART goals before we begin any project,goals are reviewed constantly!Goals may differ since they differ as people,but it gives them something to work towards,they establish action plans to follow, & it creates personal accountability with my support! #AppleEDUChat
A4: I often allow students to grade their own work using a grade rubric or rating scale to follow. If they grade themselves, they can reflect on what needs improvement, self-correct errors, and then re-grade based on improvements - with guidance from me! #AppleEDUChat
A4: Providing timely meaningful feedback and then allowing/encouraging the Ss to do something with it. Not just give a grade a move on, but continue the learning process and focus on growth! #AppleEDUchat
I have done this too. I find it is most effective when they do a pre-grade mid project. They then can reflect on their current work, the planned work, and ways to improve both. #AppleEDUchat
I'm right there with you. I've been holding back grades until the learner is happy with the quality. Then, I'll put the grade in. Doesn't always work, but it's a start. #AppleEDUchat
A4: By developing a classroom culture of feedback, from Ts & fellow Ss. And a deep understanding of how to give & receive feedback through practice, repetition, & evolving that craft. It takes time & intention to build the culture. #AppleEDUchat
A5: Real student choice. If you are doing inquiry-driven lessons and have 10 deliverable items all students need to do … it’s not really letting them choose their own path. #AppleEDUchat
A5: Student choice is a key component in my classroom! My Ss work collaboratively, but they also choose high interest topics to research & create projects on & their self-drive to work on something they are in charge w/guided support is never taken for granted! #AppleEDUChat
A5: Allowing students to have more choice about the path that they are taking to learn in your class. Which this is something that I need to do more of. #AppleEDUChat
Committing the time on a regular daily/weekly basis to give students time to do the inquiry work & time to share their process/results/products with their classmates to validate their work are important #appleeduchat
A5 I'm a big fan of the 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Math Discussions by @NCTM ... in short, it's about intentionality in the classroom in order to move learning forward (but you should read the book). #AppleEDUchathttps://t.co/zP3dNpIfJm
A5: Start with a question, preferably asked by the student. When Ss are creating their work, it should all look different. S choice in content creation is essential. As Ss search for answers, they should also be searching for the best way to share their story. #AppleEDUchat
#AppleEDUchat A5 There shouldn't just be one end in mind. Inquiry driven lessons are the learning experience. Ex: If I ask Ss if poets today still have the same messages as in1900s, Ss can discover & use different tools, @BookCreatorApp , @PicCollage , @explainevrythng , etc.
I completely agree. Student driven self inquiry projects are key to Ss taking their learning into their own hands...they have more buy in if they own it, create it, grade it, present it, tweak it...they LEARN so much more! #AppleEDUChat
A5: Real student choice. If you are doing inquiry-driven lessons and have 10 deliverable items all students need to do … it’s not really letting them choose their own path. #AppleEDUchat
Committing the time on a regular daily/weekly basis to give students time to do the inquiry work & time to share their process/results/products with their classmates to validate their work are important #appleeduchat
A5: I must jump on the more choice/real choice bandwagon. It can start even in K! Ss can make real decisions that impact projects and research. #AppleEDUChat
A5: Rather than tell them the formula/model let them discover it. Worked great when teaching graphing abs. value, radical, and quadratic functions. Helped the Ss recognize the patterns on their own rather than me telling that what’s best! #AppleEDUchat
I did this interview several years ago, but I think the message about nurturing creativity using iPads still has much relevance.
https://t.co/7Ad6XwMliD#AppleEDUchat
A5 For me, it always comes down to interest. If it’s something the student is interested in or passionate about, the drive and the effort usually come with it. #AppleEDUchat
A5: Start w/ a problem relevant to your Ss. When Ss see purpose, they value generating ideas, & together the class elevates the expectation of high quality work. Ex: Danger of a Single Story Documentaries from Ts https://t.co/j08AP6HJb5 & Ss https://t.co/6a3pMKhAFq#AppleEDUchat
I completely agree. Student driven self inquiry projects are key to Ss taking their learning into their own hands...they have more buy in if they own it, create it, grade it, present it, tweak it...they LEARN so much more! #AppleEDUChat
A5: Real student choice. If you are doing inquiry-driven lessons and have 10 deliverable items all students need to do … it’s not really letting them choose their own path. #AppleEDUchat
This is why I LOVE being an enrichment teacher! This is what we do...no scripted curriculum, flexibility in thinking, creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, & its EVERYDAY...not just a few times a week! Using models like Autonomous Learner Model & the PBLs #AppleEDUChat
Absolutely, there are many ways to solve a problem, rather than telling them which way works best for you help them learn what works best for them! #AppleEDUchat
So true! Even the little learners thrive with choice! They wonder and ask the best questions! Investigating and problem solving is intuitive to them! #AppleEDUchat
A5: Joining late, but scaffolding is critical. Knowing when things need to be open and when kids need support/structure to maximize their curiosity and creativity. #AppleEDUChat
There are so many amazing ways for Ss to share their work. Too often my Ss get stuck in what is comfortable. Yet when they are pushed a bit to stretch they create things they didn't even know they could. #AppleEDUchat
So many ways... podcasts, screen recording & uploading to YouTube, Clips, @AdobeSpark@Flipgrid Video can help make thinking and learning visible #appleeduchat
A6) With iPad in hand all things are possible. We use a variety of native & district core apps to photo, video, voice record, keyboard, annotate, create artifacts, reflect and present their learning. #AppleEDUchat
A6: So many ways. They can self reflect via video with Clips, jot notes in Notes, collaborate with Pages, Sketchnote but most important … ask them how they want to capture & share! #AppleEDUchat
A6: With having iPads in our classroom we have utilized many apps for creation and I allow my students to pick which app they want to use for the most part. We use @BookCreatorApp@explainevrythng and @canva to name some. We turn everything in on @Schoology#AppleEDUchat
#AppleEDUchat A6 They really do well with @explainevrythng , and they really like doing screen recordings. @Seesaw is good for letting them quickly look at each others' work.
A6: My favorite app Clips is perfect to create & share... @jkathman@ryanorilio & @kellycroy... right?!
Clips by Applehttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/clips/id1212699939?mt=8 #AppleEduChat
A6: Creating an actual product; or even recording and publishing the creation of an idea; my students reflect often via video on @Seesaw- an authentic audience is necessary & important! #AppleEDUchat
A6: My favorite app Clips is perfect to create & share... @jkathman@ryanorilio & @kellycroy... right?!
Clips by Applehttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/clips/id1212699939?mt=8 #AppleEduChat
A6: #Clips is my absolute favorite! It's fast, easy, and fun, and the kids are so proud of the results! Better yet, they're easy to share on social media with their families! :) #AppleEDUchat#ClassroomClips#AppleEDUchat
A6 Now is probably the easiest it’s ever been to capture and share work. Videos, pictures, documents, eBooks, podcasts, web pages - shared through streaming sites, photo apps, email, social media, online bookstores, web sites, etc. #AppleEDUchat
A6: #Clips is my absolute favorite! It's fast, easy, and fun, and the kids are so proud of the results! Better yet, they're easy to share on social media with their families! :) #AppleEDUchat#ClassroomClips#AppleEDUchat
Thanks @danvkoch and @annfeldmann1 for a great chat! Glad I was able to make it for the last half and see some amazing ideas from wonderful educators! #AppleEDUchat
