#akedchat Archive

#akedchat is a great way for Alaska-based educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday November 28, 2016
11:00 PM EST
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:00 PM EST
    #akedchat Hello. Are we ready for to talk about real-time and real-world project based learning? It requires industry partners.
  • PeterD_Adams Nov 28 @ 11:00 PM EST
    Hi #akedchat: I'm in Chicago & signing off, but wanted to share opportunity for #newsliteracy e-learning. No cost! https://t.co/4maUm0y1tr
  • PeterD_Adams Nov 28 @ 11:00 PM EST
    Happy to answer Qs about news literacy or our new virtual classroom resource. Great 1:1 learning experiences & eval functionality #akedchat
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:03 PM EST
    #edtechafterdark #akedchat I am ready. Where would you like to start. Real-time and real-world project based learning?
  • damonhargraves - Moderator Nov 28 @ 11:03 PM EST
    welcome to #akedchat, let's do this!
    In reply to @McDonaldStewart
  • jethrojones Nov 28 @ 11:04 PM EST
    Yes! #akEdChat
    • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:00 PM EST
      #akedchat Hello. Are we ready for to talk about real-time and real-world project based learning? It requires industry partners.
  • jethrojones Nov 28 @ 11:06 PM EST
    #akEdChat
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:06 PM EST
    #akedchat what is real-time and real world?
  • spiraledu Nov 28 @ 11:08 PM EST
    #akedchat real-time & real world means talking aboutcurrent events & how they relate to students: Real not fluff projects
    In reply to @McDonaldStewart
  • damonhargraves - Moderator Nov 28 @ 11:09 PM EST
    Real-time is what's needed, when needed. Real world is applied learning with a real audience. #akedchat
    In reply to @McDonaldStewart
  • Kate_Muelling Nov 28 @ 11:11 PM EST
    Real-world = helping students discover why they should care #akedchat
  • damonhargraves - Moderator Nov 28 @ 11:11 PM EST
    are we just limited to current events? #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu, @McDonaldStewart
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:11 PM EST
    #akedchat Yes that and real time is about working on something based on a work schedule not dependent on the school day or year.
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • spiraledu Nov 28 @ 11:12 PM EST
    True, often I have to table lesson plans to address what's going on in their lives. #akedchat
    In reply to @damonhargraves, @McDonaldStewart
  • damonhargraves - Moderator Nov 28 @ 11:12 PM EST
    I love it. Making it real provides that intrinsic value for their learning that is so hard to simulate. #akedchat
    In reply to @Kate_Muelling
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:12 PM EST
    #akedchat it is about current needs that are relevant to the student and a larger group. Some must need the work
    In reply to @damonhargraves, @spiraledu
  • InspiredImpact Nov 28 @ 11:13 PM EST
    Seems to be very close to place-based learning. #akedchat
  • spiraledu Nov 28 @ 11:13 PM EST
    No! I believe history is so important! Discussions on civil rights are so relevant #akedchat
    In reply to @damonhargraves, @McDonaldStewart
  • Kate_Muelling Nov 28 @ 11:13 PM EST
    And it's important that the motivation and value comes from the student, not always the teacher #akedchat
    In reply to @damonhargraves
  • damonhargraves - Moderator Nov 28 @ 11:14 PM EST
    Placed-based is a natural fit for sure! Good to see you Tammy #akedchat
    In reply to @InspiredImpact
  • jethrojones Nov 28 @ 11:14 PM EST
    I’d say that just about anything that an outside-of-education application is real world. Real time means it is has a time limit #AKedchat
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:14 PM EST
    #akedchat Yu'piit students and their communities need clean running water. They are working with NASA to solve
    In reply to @spiraledu, @damonhargraves
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:15 PM EST
    #akedchat Yes
    In reply to @jethrojones
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:16 PM EST
    #akedchat Q2. What is real world?
  • damonhargraves - Moderator Nov 28 @ 11:16 PM EST
    Soooo true, and very hard to simulate. That's why the real world learning is so successful. Students are motivated by real. #akedchat
    In reply to @Kate_Muelling
  • Alaska_TOY Nov 28 @ 11:16 PM EST
    I think real time implies it is relevant to students now. #akedchat
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:16 PM EST
    @jethrojones #akedchat that is certainly an outcome!
    In reply to @Kate_Muelling, @jethrojones
  • InspiredImpact Nov 28 @ 11:17 PM EST
    So excited about what Yupiit SD is beginning! Definitely real world and real time! #akedchat
    • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:14 PM EST
      #akedchat Yu'piit students and their communities need clean running water. They are working with NASA to solve
      In reply to @spiraledu, @damonhargraves
  • spiraledu Nov 28 @ 11:17 PM EST
    Did a project on incorporating Alaska Native issues into curriculum #akedchat https://t.co/RZ5EBWbC3O
    In reply to @McDonaldStewart, @damonhargraves
  • jethrojones Nov 28 @ 11:17 PM EST
    @damonhargraves exactly. An archeological dig is not current events, but is very real to those doing the work. #akEdChat
    In reply to @Kate_Muelling, @damonhargraves
  • InspiredImpact Nov 28 @ 11:18 PM EST
    Learning in a very natural, experiential way. #akedchat
  • spiraledu Nov 28 @ 11:18 PM EST
    Paying bills, working at a restaurant, voting, adapting recipes, planning a trip... https://t.co/gfpoIOPmai #akedchat
    In reply to @McDonaldStewart
  • damonhargraves - Moderator Nov 28 @ 11:19 PM EST
    A2 Realworld learning recognizes that learning can happen outside of classroom and brings outside opportunities into the classroom #akedchat
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:19 PM EST
    #akedchat Nice work!
    In reply to @spiraledu, @damonhargraves
  • InspiredImpact Nov 28 @ 11:19 PM EST
    "Students are motivated by real" SO true @damonhargraves #akedchat
    In reply to @damonhargraves
  • WalterMuelling Nov 28 @ 11:20 PM EST
    A2: Real world is where students use practical knowledge. Abstract knowledge is only a stepping stone to real world application. #akedchat
  • Alaska_TOY Nov 28 @ 11:20 PM EST
    Real world & real time r about relevant learning for students. It's relational n purposeful. #akedchat
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:21 PM EST
    #akedchat How about building the battery system to manage the local power plant for a village? Tesla is working with kids now.
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • Kate_Muelling Nov 28 @ 11:21 PM EST
    A2: Real-world learning is when students can't stop thinking about a problem at home because they are intrigued - hooked #akedchat
  • spiraledu Nov 28 @ 11:21 PM EST
    In Preschool, we taught dining skills, cleaning skills, dressing skills #akedchat I think all school should more like PK ;)
    In reply to @damonhargraves
  • nick_schumacher Nov 28 @ 11:21 PM EST
    A2. Real world implies the Ss are working on a problem where the solution cannot be "googled". Transcending the phys. classroom #akedchat
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:21 PM EST
    #akedchat So true!
    In reply to @WalterMuelling
  • spiraledu Nov 28 @ 11:23 PM EST
    WOW! Dream BIG! We did #worldslargestlesson where a student invented new plastic from bananas to deal with waste #akedchat
    In reply to @McDonaldStewart
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:23 PM EST
    #akedchat Yes. Motivation. PBL solving a community problem with industry partners is a real motivator.
    In reply to @InspiredImpact, @damonhargraves
  • Kate_Muelling Nov 28 @ 11:23 PM EST
    ...or can be 'googled,' but with the intent of building research skills. #akedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher
  • InspiredImpact Nov 28 @ 11:24 PM EST
    Many years ago CraigCitySchools Ss did awesome community project related to wood-burning, water, something like that! #akedchat @cbobo
    In reply to @cbobo
  • damonhargraves - Moderator Nov 28 @ 11:24 PM EST
    I've been taking my boy rabbit hunting recently. I had his complete attention to learn about safety, preparedness, etc. #akedchat
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:26 PM EST
    #akedchat The real world skills- ownership, navigate uncertainty, critical voice, cooperation and collaboration. The last two are different
  • spiraledu Nov 28 @ 11:26 PM EST
    Yes, talking about gun safety is so important. Students today were worried about the news of shootings nearby. #akedchat
    In reply to @damonhargraves
  • damonhargraves - Moderator Nov 28 @ 11:27 PM EST
    how are they different? #akedchat
    In reply to @McDonaldStewart
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:27 PM EST
    #akedchat now think about the skills in a real time project management team of kids creating, inventing, solving...
    In reply to @damonhargraves
  • InspiredImpact Nov 28 @ 11:28 PM EST
    Ppl can cooperate w/out collaborating. Have to open up to collaborate. Share. #akedchat
    In reply to @damonhargraves, @McDonaldStewart
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:29 PM EST
    #akedchat Super! Now imagine there is a real company of research team that worked with the kids to publish the report and process
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • spiraledu Nov 28 @ 11:30 PM EST
    So many different roles in projects: not all students have to do same thing to collaborate #akedchat
    In reply to @McDonaldStewart, @damonhargraves
  • InspiredImpact Nov 28 @ 11:30 PM EST
    Yes! Put kids in touch with professionals, ppl in their careers, specialties to make it very real. #akedchat
    • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:29 PM EST
      #akedchat Super! Now imagine there is a real company of research team that worked with the kids to publish the report and process
      In reply to @spiraledu
  • spiraledu Nov 28 @ 11:30 PM EST
    I'd love to start an Alaska Schools Newspaper or blog where all Alaskan Schools can share what they are doing! #akedchat
    In reply to @McDonaldStewart
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:31 PM EST
    #akedchat exactly! Students play to their strengths and develop academic and process skills.
    In reply to @spiraledu, @damonhargraves
  • jethrojones Nov 28 @ 11:31 PM EST
    #akedchat @damonhargraves at home just worked with my kids on building gifts for Christmas for my wife. Safety, grit, diligent work, math
    In reply to @damonhargraves
  • damonhargraves - Moderator Nov 28 @ 11:31 PM EST
    publishing is so important. As a writing teacher I always looked for avenues for my students to be “seen.” #akedchat
    In reply to @McDonaldStewart
  • InspiredImpact Nov 28 @ 11:31 PM EST
    Great idea! It can be done! Let's do it! #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • damonhargraves - Moderator Nov 28 @ 11:32 PM EST
    way to go dude, such a good project for you all (dad included) #akedchat
    In reply to @jethrojones
  • jethrojones Nov 28 @ 11:32 PM EST
    Yes. This is really important. Challenge comes in helping student see what was learned. Celebrating successes. #akEdChat
    • spiraledu Nov 28 @ 11:30 PM EST
      So many different roles in projects: not all students have to do same thing to collaborate #akedchat
      In reply to @McDonaldStewart, @damonhargraves
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:32 PM EST
    #akedchat Cooperation is a followers activity. Collaboration is about team contribution and ownership.
    In reply to @damonhargraves
  • InspiredImpact Nov 28 @ 11:32 PM EST
    What does it take to do this kind of real project in school? How can we do it with large classes? #akedchat
    In reply to @jethrojones, @damonhargraves
  • damonhargraves - Moderator Nov 28 @ 11:33 PM EST
    As a student I was always demotivated by turning things in only for a teacher to see/mark up/give back to me. #akedchat
  • spiraledu Nov 28 @ 11:33 PM EST
    I love hearing stories because it gets me inspired to try new things... Need more Alaskan teacher voice! #akedchat
    In reply to @InspiredImpact
  • InspiredImpact Nov 28 @ 11:34 PM EST
    Yes, and different roles allows Ss 2 find their own strengths and learn to rely on others' strengths in collaboration #akedchat
    In reply to @jethrojones
  • Kate_Muelling Nov 28 @ 11:34 PM EST
    Collaboration revolves around each student's agency. #akedchat
    In reply to @McDonaldStewart, @damonhargraves
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:34 PM EST
    #akedchat Publishing student work and then marketing it for an audience. Then engage the readership through public readings!
    In reply to @damonhargraves
  • WalterMuelling Nov 28 @ 11:35 PM EST
    That's why my students give their concerts in public. Everyone gets to show off their summative evaluation skills! #akedchat
    In reply to @damonhargraves
  • spiraledu Nov 28 @ 11:36 PM EST
    Real world projects give you that "magic power" that you can change the world #akedchat It motivates you to do more!
    In reply to @damonhargraves
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:36 PM EST
    #akedchat Connect the large class to a community need. Find community and industry partners. Go
    In reply to @InspiredImpact, @damonhargraves, @jethrojones
  • InspiredImpact Nov 28 @ 11:37 PM EST
    Can use @akpln to communicate about the #AKstudentsblog #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu, @akpln
  • damonhargraves - Moderator Nov 28 @ 11:37 PM EST
    they are motivated to practice for the concert because it matters. Their skill will impact the success of the performance #akedchat
    In reply to @WalterMuelling
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:38 PM EST
    #akedchat Yes. And I love it when small ensembles play at events. It is the best part of your program.
    In reply to @WalterMuelling, @damonhargraves
  • jethrojones Nov 28 @ 11:38 PM EST
    That’s always the question. It’s about scale. It’s amazing for a few kids, but how do we make it work for 160 kids in a grade? #akedchat
    • InspiredImpact Nov 28 @ 11:32 PM EST
      What does it take to do this kind of real project in school? How can we do it with large classes? #akedchat
      In reply to @jethrojones, @damonhargraves
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:39 PM EST
    #akedchat We actually have teams of students solving early warning systems for earth quakes. CERN and NASA help
    In reply to @spiraledu, @damonhargraves
  • damonhargraves - Moderator Nov 28 @ 11:40 PM EST
    Our music classes have it figured out. How can we provide an audience for all content areas? #akedchat
    • WalterMuelling Nov 28 @ 11:35 PM EST
      That's why my students give their concerts in public. Everyone gets to show off their summative evaluation skills! #akedchat
      In reply to @damonhargraves
  • InspiredImpact Nov 28 @ 11:40 PM EST
    Suggestions to find community & industry partners? What has worked? #akedchat
    In reply to @McDonaldStewart, @damonhargraves, @jethrojones
  • Kate_Muelling Nov 28 @ 11:41 PM EST
    Find a really BIG project and break it up into smaller projects for individual classes #akedchat
    In reply to @jethrojones
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:41 PM EST
    @InspiredImpact @damonhargraves #akedchat 160 kids have the same rubric and process skills to learn but many projects.
    In reply to @jethrojones, @InspiredImpact, @damonhargraves
  • InspiredImpact Nov 28 @ 11:41 PM EST
    #akedchat I think Ts need to find their voice; realize importance. Think outside the box. ASK
    In reply to @McDonaldStewart, @damonhargraves, @jethrojones
  • spiraledu Nov 28 @ 11:41 PM EST
    Challenge students to come up with different solutions to same challenge. Break them into smaller groups by interest #akedchat
    In reply to @jethrojones
  • jethrojones Nov 28 @ 11:41 PM EST
    I heard a student talk about playing for a church this weekend. Great opportunity #akEdChat
    In reply to @McDonaldStewart, @WalterMuelling, @damonhargraves
  • damonhargraves - Moderator Nov 28 @ 11:41 PM EST
    Parent teacher conferences offer opportunities for an audience...potential venue #akedchat
    In reply to @jethrojones
  • spiraledu Nov 28 @ 11:42 PM EST
    Local nonprofits are always receptive! ANB/ANS too. #akedchat
    In reply to @InspiredImpact, @McDonaldStewart, @damonhargraves, @jethrojones
  • InspiredImpact Nov 28 @ 11:43 PM EST
    My 5th graders cooked for parents attending conferences. 100% turnout. Lots of real learning in cooking! #akedchat
    In reply to @damonhargraves
  • jethrojones Nov 28 @ 11:43 PM EST
    start with service to others. #akEdChat
    In reply to @InspiredImpact, @McDonaldStewart, @damonhargraves
  • Kate_Muelling Nov 28 @ 11:44 PM EST
    and better turnout at conferences! #akedchat
    In reply to @InspiredImpact, @damonhargraves
  • WalterMuelling Nov 28 @ 11:45 PM EST
    I'm taking kids to play at a nursing home after our concert next week. I wonder if they'd be willing to display other projects. #akedchat
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:45 PM EST
    #akedchat Go beyond PBL and take the next leap to partnering with industries. PBL is the research and development team for small business.
  • InspiredImpact Nov 28 @ 11:45 PM EST
    YES! Maybe take younger kids to read a book to residents. #akedchat
    In reply to @WalterMuelling
  • jethrojones Nov 28 @ 11:46 PM EST
    A few of our students planned an assembly for Veteran’s Day. It was amazing. Such a great job. #akEdChat
  • spiraledu Nov 28 @ 11:46 PM EST
    This is why #geniushour is so valuable,Students can pick own project #akedchat
    In reply to @McDonaldStewart, @jethrojones, @InspiredImpact, @damonhargraves
  • spiraledu Nov 28 @ 11:48 PM EST
    I advocate for action research for teachers. If teachers are researchers, they see students as researchers too #akedchat
    In reply to @McDonaldStewart
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:48 PM EST
    #akedchat The best PBL requires an industry expert to lead the kids. An orchestra can't be led by just anyone.
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:49 PM EST
    #akedchat I am a fan of Action Science.
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:51 PM EST
    #akedchat We bring in computer science leaders to work with students in robotics. Marine scientists to design fisheries research.
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • spiraledu Nov 28 @ 11:51 PM EST
    For rural schools, that would bring more community members in the classroom. More traditional knowledge #akedchat
    In reply to @McDonaldStewart
  • jethrojones Nov 28 @ 11:52 PM EST
    I think our problem with PBL in school is that we want it to count for a grade. We need it to count for their life! #akEdChat
  • spiraledu Nov 28 @ 11:52 PM EST
    Can I come work at KISD next year? ;) It would blow my mind to have this level of support. #akedchat
    In reply to @McDonaldStewart
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:53 PM EST
    #akedchat Exactly. Native education is not all traditional ways. It is also about developing community sustainability.
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • damonhargraves - Moderator Nov 28 @ 11:53 PM EST
    thanks for sharing, I haven't seen this but what a great idea and what a good way to connect! #akedchat
    In reply to @imaginarynums
  • Kate_Muelling Nov 28 @ 11:54 PM EST
    We need to find a way to make it count for a grade and their life at the same time... real-world, real-time. #akedchat
    In reply to @jethrojones
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:54 PM EST
    #akedchat The grade can measure Youth Employability Skills or some such thing. The work must stand on its own and be used.
    In reply to @jethrojones
  • InspiredImpact Nov 28 @ 11:56 PM EST
    Listened to this Getting Smart Podcast this morning. Perfect timing for tonight's #akedchat ! https://t.co/UqNg977jUx
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:57 PM EST
    #akedchat The Elders of Yu'piit SD talk about Yupik Tech! The kids there are developing Ham Radio Internet
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • spiraledu Nov 28 @ 11:57 PM EST
    The experience would make great college essay #akedchat And work would be stepping stone to further inquiry
    In reply to @McDonaldStewart, @jethrojones
  • McDonaldStewart Nov 28 @ 11:58 PM EST
    #akedchat When a student writes about what they know through study is different from what they know how to do.
    In reply to @spiraledu, @jethrojones
  • InspiredImpact Nov 28 @ 11:59 PM EST
    #microcredentials for students #akedchat
    In reply to @McDonaldStewart, @jethrojones
  • jethrojones Nov 28 @ 11:59 PM EST
    Transformative Principal and another interview with Ron Fortunado about real world real time #akedchat https://t.co/fD9wsoPQiG