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newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #PBLchat- so happy to be moderating tonight! Jump in and say hello! #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #PBLchat- so happy to be moderating tonight! Jump in and say hello! #pblchat

remyrobitaille Aug 30 @ 8:01 PM EDT

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

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:01 PM EDT

@leahrosshenry is your moderator tonight, school development coach with the @newtechnetwork #pblchat

KristaMclark Aug 30 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hello #pblchat, so nice to have you back. This is Krista from #newtechnetwork !

mrsvonstein Aug 30 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Brooke, @CVschoolofInq third grade facilitator! #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Just getting started with #pblchat Introduce yourself... Question one coming up in a couple minutes….

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Q1: What are the essential components of the first week of a project aka project launch? #pblchat

cloudhid Aug 30 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@newtechnetwork #pblchat One thing to avoid in project roll outs: Overuse of "Entry Letters." Yes, you can pack bread crumbs, but variety!

LeahRossHenry Aug 30 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Entry events, entry documents, group contract #pblchat

ReadySetBrette Aug 30 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: clear description of desired outcomes, preferably in a manner that initiates some student inquiry #pblchat https://t.co/ICFqk3sQMd

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Q1: What are the essential components of the first week of a project aka project launch? #pblchat

jodihawk Aug 30 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@newtechnetwork #pblchat Jodi- NTN Dev. Coach here. Q1: Team contracts, KNTK's, Entry event are some that come to mind.

KristaMclark Aug 30 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Love this piece by @Mr_Kevin_Gant on project roll-outs and when they suck https://t.co/p8ALKD8cwk #pblchat

Mrs_Bongi Aug 30 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Hello all! Martha from Richmond Hill Elementary (Savannah, GA), teacher librarian #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Part 2 of Q1: What challenges arise in this phase of the project, keeping in mind those essential elements? #pblchat

LeahRossHenry Aug 30 @ 8:12 PM EDT

I'm hosting #pblchat right now, come on over!

jodihawk Aug 30 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@Mrs_Bongi Glad you're here! Love engaging in PBL with elem students #pblchat

Mrs_Bongi Aug 30 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A pt 2: Keeping students minds open to possibilities is hard when balancing modeling and expectations #pblchat

ReadySetBrette Aug 30 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: Providing enough context so Ss have something to run with, while not front-loading everything #pblchat https://t.co/4RIu7VAgLM

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Part 2 of Q1: What challenges arise in this phase of the project, keeping in mind those essential elements? #pblchat

LeahRossHenry Aug 30 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@cloudhid mentioned one: boring entry documents/events #pblchat

MrVestRVA Aug 30 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Greetings from #RVA First #pblchat Pumped to be here

ReadySetBrette Aug 30 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: A nuanced challenge for Ts is to not feel like u must get all NTKs out at once, they shld evolve #pblchat https://t.co/4RIu7VAgLM

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Part 2 of Q1: What challenges arise in this phase of the project, keeping in mind those essential elements? #pblchat

jodihawk Aug 30 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@newtechnetwork #pblchat Q1.2: Often times NTK's become too logistical, not enough content driven.

Mrs_Bongi Aug 30 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@LeahRossHenry @cloudhid Hah, so true! Keeping Ss engaged when beginning material can be blah is hard w/ 2nd & 3rd graders #pblchat

Mrs_Bongi Aug 30 @ 8:16 PM EDT

I would add that's even harder for Ss. They want to know everything and hate feeling like they don't know. #pblchat https://t.co/1t2HSVwPsy

ReadySetBrette Aug 30 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1: A nuanced challenge for Ts is to not feel like u must get all NTKs out at once, they shld evolve #pblchat https://t.co/4RIu7VAgLM
- newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:11 PM EDT
  
  Part 2 of Q1: What challenges arise in this phase of the project, keeping in mind those essential elements? #pblchat

LeahRossHenry Aug 30 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Getting students to create quality group contracts can be s challenge #pblchat

KristaMclark Aug 30 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Part 2Q1: A clear definition, was just in project rollout and students couldnt comm anything on project. Teacher/student disconnect #pblchat

cloudhid Aug 30 @ 8:17 PM EDT

#pblchat Students sometimes want to jump directly to running a solution before building solution criteria. https://t.co/rJUK5x1U0h

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Part 2 of Q1: What challenges arise in this phase of the project, keeping in mind those essential elements? #pblchat

jodihawk Aug 30 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@newtechnetwork #pblchat Q1.2: Entry events may not provide enough breadcrumbs to get the deeper NTK's you'd like to elicit.

LeahRossHenry Aug 30 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@cloudhid @newtechnetwork is there value in letting them jump to a solution and struggle a bit? #pblchat

remyrobitaille Aug 30 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Q1.2 Love this post on using participatory design to help with student engagement https://t.co/rbGTfpbMZr #pblchat

Mrs_Bongi Aug 30 @ 8:19 PM EDT

I think that's why directly teaching the design process and think alouds are so important. #pblchat @cloudhid https://t.co/OYsUzNcYoM

cloudhid Aug 30 @ 8:17 PM EDT
#pblchat Students sometimes want to jump directly to running a solution before building solution criteria. https://t.co/rJUK5x1U0h
- newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:11 PM EDT
  
  Part 2 of Q1: What challenges arise in this phase of the project, keeping in mind those essential elements? #pblchat

bubricks_rubric Aug 30 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Greetings all! Sorry I'm late to the #pblchat party 🎉. Kate, #STEM teacher, @360_HighSchool.

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Let's go to Q2: What are some different ideas for how to present the problem/project to students? Aka entry events? #pblchat

remyrobitaille Aug 30 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@bubricks_rubric @360_HighSchool Hi Kate! Welcome! Glad you could make it! #pblchat

KristaMclark Aug 30 @ 8:23 PM EDT

"We implemented breaking down Need to Knows into three categories (Skills, Content, and Project)" https://t.co/4OFOaMB9pi #pblchat

remyrobitaille Aug 30 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2. Guest speakers from the community can be a great way to create authenticity from the beginning... #pblchat

MrsBCubed Aug 30 @ 8:24 PM EDT

I'm late joining too. I'm Brittanni from Bama. #pblchat

KristaMclark Aug 30 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q2: always love an authentic expert in the room, EX: BIN winner presented dog with need for prothetic leg and vet #pblchat

MrVestRVA Aug 30 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@newtechnetwork A2: Create a "real-world" scenario/hypothetical; have "real world audience" or "expert" pose challenge/entry #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Guest speakers from outside your community? skype in! #pblchat

Mrs_Bongi Aug 30 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q2: It should come organically, not dictated by you/Ts #pblchat https://t.co/IiA7mJxFeo

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Let's go to Q2: What are some different ideas for how to present the problem/project to students? Aka entry events? #pblchat

ReadySetBrette Aug 30 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2: a quick experience to see something (even on campus), showing an intriguing photo, snippet from radio #pblchat https://t.co/rCBFdoclwS

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Let's go to Q2: What are some different ideas for how to present the problem/project to students? Aka entry events? #pblchat

LeahRossHenry Aug 30 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A video that raises awareness of the driving question, then home in on the specific problem with a document #pblchat

cloudhid Aug 30 @ 8:27 PM EDT

#pblchat A great community partner can be very effective kicking it off. Some get too specific and narrow. https://t.co/SBPdcgX8Kk

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Let's go to Q2: What are some different ideas for how to present the problem/project to students? Aka entry events? #pblchat

bubricks_rubric Aug 30 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A2: This mimics a lot of the high qual learning experiences from @LeadershipRI! Makes learners feel valued! #pblchat https://t.co/GlCrQdDlWR

MrVestRVA Aug 30 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@newtechnetwork A2: Create a "real-world" scenario/hypothetical; have "real world audience" or "expert" pose challenge/entry #pblchat

remyrobitaille Aug 30 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@cloudhid great point! Have you found a way to avoid this? #pblchat

Mrs_Bongi Aug 30 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@newtechnetwork Students should feel comfortable asking questions. Best projects come from SS questions and interests in community #pblchat

MrsBCubed Aug 30 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A2: It depends. Once I made my class count every trashcan in the school as an entry for a recycling pbl #pblchat https://t.co/prlYBCNQ2a

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Let's go to Q2: What are some different ideas for how to present the problem/project to students? Aka entry events? #pblchat

bubricks_rubric Aug 30 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A2: In math, you can launch by playing a game...Why did that work? How did that work? How could we modify it? #pblchat

cloudhid Aug 30 @ 8:30 PM EDT

I try to quickly teach them our process as we discuss working together; if they get it, I let em go for it! #pblchat https://t.co/GYpU5CvVLj

remyrobitaille Aug 30 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@cloudhid great point! Have you found a way to avoid this? #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@remyrobitaille @cloudhid thats where the entry document can help get ss focused #pblchat

cloudhid Aug 30 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@newtechnetwork @remyrobitaille I love making entry docs, so I have control of the message and bread crumbs, but it can get stale! #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:31 PM EDT

some sort of call to action is usually a winner for an entry event... like fighting a social problem #pblchat

laurawitman Aug 30 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Check out our science t's use of National Parks & place-based ed w/his Geology of National Parks class https://t.co/Xn8ONKpwxf #pblchat

Mrs_Bongi Aug 30 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@cloudhid @remyrobitaille I usually do a mini project @ beginning of the year to directly teach and then we review thought the yr #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Q3: What are some pitfalls to avoid during the roll out of a project? #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3:doing the same thing everytime you collect K/NTK/NS #pblchat

KristaMclark Aug 30 @ 8:33 PM EDT

I like the project quality checklist for https://t.co/RL34LPwuzQ ref #pblchat

ReadySetBrette Aug 30 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3: It's really easy to want to pre-teach or front-load information which can really undercut inquiry #pblchat https://t.co/2x5YRhDrwz

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Q3: What are some pitfalls to avoid during the roll out of a project? #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@KristaMclark this is super helpful for making sure your project is ready to roll! #pblchat

LeahRossHenry Aug 30 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Not letting students struggle a bit with the path to solving problem #pblchat

KristaMclark Aug 30 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3: Not remembering these immortal words: If you have time (I didn’t), run critical friends on your project roll out idea #pblchat

nhoverman Aug 30 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@newtechnetwork q2:1 missing the target on authenticity. Something you were into but Ss weren't #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@nhoverman Good One! I love backpacking, shouldn't they?! #relevancy #pblchat

Mrs_Bongi Aug 30 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@newtechnetwork A3: All students being invested in their work/group/project #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A3: forgetting to have students craft a problem statement and then wondering why they don't remember what they are working on later #pblchat

MrsBCubed Aug 30 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A3: Avoid roll out b4 planning is finished. Ts get so excited, start it, & wondered why it flopped #pblchat https://t.co/rJFxZIZoUr

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Q3: What are some pitfalls to avoid during the roll out of a project? #pblchat

JLea85 Aug 30 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Hello! Jared here from Goshen New Tech. Excited to connect with others @newtechnetwork #pblchat

AndrewBiros Aug 30 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A3: Constraining students' intrigue or wonder of controversial topics. Don't shut it down, get them to inquire & dig deeper. #pblchat

akesha Aug 30 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@MrVestRVA @newtechnetwork I like this idea. How can you incorporate complex math ideas into this (i.e. radical numbers) #pblchat

MrVestRVA Aug 30 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A3: I just started PBL last year and I wanted to do everything on a grand scale. Initially, this led to Ss feeling overwhelmed #pblchat

KristaMclark Aug 30 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A3: not paying attn to student's response, may be time to adjust #PBLChat

TCarter208 Aug 30 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A3: not viewing things from student role #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@MrVestRVA I encourage shooting for the moon, but not in every project :) #pblchat

Mrs_Bongi Aug 30 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@newtechnetwork A3: Helping SS think outside of 'grades' was uber hard last year #pblchat

TCarter208 Aug 30 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@ReadySetBrette @newtechnetwork such a hard habit to break ;) #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A3: when you find out the students don't know some of the technical skills you assumed they would #pblchat

bubricks_rubric Aug 30 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A3: yes! Always good to do the project yourself first! #pblchat https://t.co/smQFk1QlI0

TCarter208 Aug 30 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A3: not viewing things from student role #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A3: Not having the final product rubric ready as it becomes a NTK #pblchat

MrVestRVA Aug 30 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@akesha @newtechnetwork Also, here https://t.co/AWnTPae9O7 For all Math teachers, this site (I'm told) is pretty awesome #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Q4: What can you do if a project “flops” in the roll out? #pblchat

Mrs_Bongi Aug 30 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@AndrewBiros Amen! So hard for admins & state testing to think like this #pblchat https://t.co/MAzH0CayKq

AndrewBiros Aug 30 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A3: Constraining students' intrigue or wonder of controversial topics. Don't shut it down, get them to inquire & dig deeper. #pblchat

MrVestRVA Aug 30 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@newtechnetwork What edtech do you recommend for creating rubrics or finding some already completed for use? #pblchat

KristaMclark Aug 30 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Love mathalicous! @MrVestRVA @akesha @newtechnetwork #PBLChat

MrsBCubed Aug 30 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A4: I don't see anything wrong with reflecting & regrouping. Include the students or include a colleague. #pblchat https://t.co/WYgbRdWU68

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Q4: What can you do if a project “flops” in the roll out? #pblchat

TCarter208 Aug 30 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A4: evaluate w Ss to not only model your own learning but have them help own the problem solving #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@MrVestRVA you could start with these: https://t.co/zdOj8npJSe and add in the specifics of your content/context #pblchat

KristaMclark Aug 30 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A4: Adjust and offer choice #pblchat

ReadySetBrette Aug 30 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@MrVestRVA @newtechnetwork Do you know we have rubrics you can use (in part or whole) on our website? https://t.co/jN7R76X1I1 #pblchat

mrsvonstein Aug 30 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A4: Reflect, make changes #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A4: Can you blow it up and start over if it really just flopped? teachable moment , perhaps? #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A4: my coach advised a "twist" to the project that usually was a letter from the original project partner that cleared up confusion #pblchat

TCarter208 Aug 30 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A4.1: we can always say " So what IS useful out of this?" Reframes "failure" for them and you #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A4: admitting your mistakes can let students know you are human, part of the process with them #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Q5: What do you do to ensure that students understand what is expected of them? #pblchat

MrVestRVA Aug 30 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A4: Could offer Ss an opportunity to redesign after research, further inquiry; lends itself to adaptability #pblchat

TCarter208 Aug 30 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A5: a project "kickoff" just like in the work world ;) #pblchat

bubricks_rubric Aug 30 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A5: rubrics, check-ins, multiple opps for feedback + revision #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Q5: the creation of the problem statement usually weeds out confusion #pblchat

MrVestRVA Aug 30 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A5: Post a checklist somewhere in room and revisit at the beginning and end of class. Provides constant reminder, shows progress #pblchat

TCarter208 Aug 30 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A5.1 If you frame the project in an LMS, it's easy to make the objectives visible for each item #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@MrVestRVA Should the students make this list? #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Q5: Being clear about the first benchmark for a project early on is key #pblchat

KristaMclark Aug 30 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Q5: have students create their own individual Assessment of Knowledge and Thinking #PblChat

AndrewBiros Aug 30 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A5: Come back to the DQ again & again & again. And again. #pblchat

ReadySetBrette Aug 30 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A5: Ask Ss to describe what they think they might come up with/produce. Helps Ss & Ts understand #pblchat https://t.co/kvJqqBP6GN

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Q5: What do you do to ensure that students understand what is expected of them? #pblchat

TCarter208 Aug 30 @ 8:58 PM EDT

I joined late: I'm a veteran teacher, who served as a blended learning specialist and director at an Ed tech company :) #pblchat

newtechnetwork - Moderator Aug 30 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@KristaMclark these are really great places for students to answer the driving question for a project #pblchat

MrVestRVA Aug 30 @ 8:59 PM EDT

In middle school, I think the teacher should create first. As the year goes on, Ss creating could be more effective for sure #pblchat

andrewmlarson Aug 30 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Q5: problem statement as HW. Chance to process. Regroup next day+hammer through group/ class version. Great chance to ck 4 clarity #pblchat

TCarter208 Aug 30 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@newtechnetwork @MrVestRVA oooh I like that idea! #ownership #pblchat

nhoverman Aug 30 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@newtechnetwork I find this especially helpful with 5th graders so they aren't overwhelmed #pblchat