#NoVAedchat Archive

Regional edchat for Northern Virginia educators. All are welcome to join us as we talk all things education.

Wednesday November 14, 2018
8:00 PM EST

  • NoVAEdChat Nov 14 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Welcome to #NoVAedchat! Please intro yourself with a gif of one of your favorite things about November
  • MrsMurat Nov 14 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Have 3 minutes to leave feedback on our student app/extension reviews? TY! https://t.co/mOYv3qYAWc #suptchat #atchat #AVIDchat #csk8 #FLedchat #siedchat #vted #Gwinchat #miched #ncadmin #currichat #NOVAedchat #2ndchat #EdBeat
  • MrsTannenb Nov 14 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Debbie, Technology Specialist in FCPS #novaedchat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hey there! I'm Margaret, I'm a tech coach supporting tech coaches! I work with schools specifically that are 1:1 or are going 1:1 in our division #NoVAedchat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Hey Debbie! Glad to see you! #NoVaedchat
    In reply to @MrsTannenb
  • jcjITRT51 Nov 14 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Sorry won't be able to join #NoVAedchat tonight. We have our multicultural night tomorrow at school and I'm cooking some Polish food.
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Yum! Enjoy!! #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @jcjITRT51
  • NoVAEdChat Nov 14 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Q1: We often hear that our students need to be prepared for jobs that don’t exist. What do you think that means for your students? #NoVAedChat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:05 PM EST
    It might just be you and me tonight! #NoVaedchat
    In reply to @MrsTannenb
  • TeacherBowers Nov 14 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Heidi here. First grade teacher in FCPS. Changing weather and Charlie Brown specials, nothing better. #novaedchat
  • jenorr Nov 14 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1: My students need critical thinking skills and strong collaboration and communication skills more than they need any specific content. #NoVAedChat
    • NoVAEdChat Nov 14 @ 8:05 PM EST
      Q1: We often hear that our students need to be prepared for jobs that don’t exist. What do you think that means for your students? #NoVAedChat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Hey Heidi! Glad you're here tonight! #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @TeacherBowers
  • abctec Nov 14 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Hi Michelle here! Softball season is finally over. I’ve missed everyone!! #NoVAedchat
  • MrsTannenb Nov 14 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1: Help students develop problem solving skills so that they have the perserverance to solve problems and come up with new innovations #novaedchat
  • techinteaching - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:07 PM EST
    We’ll miss you! #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @jcjITRT51
  • techinteaching - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Hahaha #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @TechyMargaret, @MrsTannenb
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1 I think it means we have to be purposeful in helping students learn not just the stuff... but the skills to be agile thinkers, collaborative problem solvers, to work through challenges and more! #novaedchat
  • techinteaching - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Hi! #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @TeacherBowers
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Woo! Glad you're here! It's too cold for softball now. Brrrrr! #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @abctec
  • techinteaching - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:08 PM EST
    I think it can be kind of confusing #NoVAedchat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:08 PM EST
    #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @jenorr
  • abctec Nov 14 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1: i think our Ss will be makers and inventors and we need to build their critical thinking and creativity and risk taking skills #novaedchat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Hey Kendra, we have a 2 hour delay in FCPS tomorrow! It's not snowing yet, but this is what I feel like. Brrrrrr! #novaedchat @techinteaching
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Ooooh yes! Risk taking! That's a good one #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @abctec
  • techinteaching - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:11 PM EST
    What! That sounds terrible although enjoy sleeping in #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @TechyMargaret
  • MrGreeneEdu Nov 14 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Hey! #NoVAedchat Let's see if we can convince @AbbeyFMiller & @MsMeshover to join us too!
  • techinteaching - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Yes, please! #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @MrGreeneEdu, @AbbeyFMiller, @MsMeshover
  • techinteaching - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:12 PM EST
    I can’t like #NoVaedchat
    In reply to @TechyMargaret
  • abctec Nov 14 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Tell me about it! Last weekend was BRUTAL 35 degrees and 25 MPH wind gusts. I am coaching a super young group now. #novaedchat
    In reply to @TechyMargaret
  • margaretfbarnes Nov 14 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Hello, friends! Margaret, Proud P @HolmesMS_FCPS! #NoVAedchat My favorite thing about November is PIE!
  • MsMeshover Nov 14 @ 8:14 PM EST
    I’m here! Hi #NoVAedchat! Excited to sleep in tomorrow!?
    In reply to @MrGreeneEdu, @AbbeyFMiller
  • NoVAEdChat Nov 14 @ 8:15 PM EST
    Q2: What challenges do we face in helping students prepare for their future? #NoVAedChat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:15 PM EST
    Oooh yum! Do you have a favorite pie? #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @margaretfbarnes, @HolmesMS_FCPS
  • chrisjcluff Nov 14 @ 8:16 PM EST
    #NoVAedchat A1 that Ss need community connections, mentors outside the school system, freedom to pursue personalized learning certifications and micro credentialing offered for learning experiences outside of school, flexible scheduling of courses ... 1
  • MrsTannenb Nov 14 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A2: We need students to show they have demonstrated current standards while also preparing them with skills they will need in the future, It is a balancing act #novaedchat
  • techinteaching - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A2 engagement and getting kids to see the big why. #NoVAedchat
  • abctec Nov 14 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A2: Ts feeling as if there are too many mandates on them to be able to beat meet Ss needs for future. Like required standards, assessments etc. my dream school: focused on #portraitofagraduate and #PBLs or Ss choice topics of study. #NoVAedChat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A2 I think it's a shift in the work that's always been done in schools... and that's hard for students, parents, educators, community to understand sometimes. Our challenge is telling the story in a way that allows all to see the reasons we want this for all students #Novaedchat
  • chrisjcluff Nov 14 @ 8:20 PM EST
    #NoVAedchat A1 honestly this statement neutralizes much of what common school systems offer unless the Ss are driving much of their own innovative future. If none of us really know future jobs, why does system hold so much sway..? 2 #eduparadox
  • TeacherBowers Nov 14 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A2: Teaching Ss to be amazing people in a world where there is so much negativity can be just as much a challenge as not knowing what jobs there will be. #novaedchat
  • teachMrsSmith Nov 14 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A2: Not knowing the jobs that are yet to exist. How can we prepare for what we don't know? Focusing on creative and critical thinking skills (#POG) will help prepare. #novaedchat
  • abctec Nov 14 @ 8:21 PM EST
    Ashburn Shooting stars!! That is awesome! Looking forward to scrimmages next spring! #novaedchat
    In reply to @teachMrsSmith, @TechyMargaret
  • MrsQsclass Nov 14 @ 8:23 PM EST
    #NoVAedChat the hardest part of preparing our students is not knowing what they will need. So many of them will have jobs that don’t exist yet!
  • HelloItsMsO Nov 14 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A2 The content needs to be taught, but now we need to add tech skills, digital collaboration, problem solving skills - things that can be applied across the board. We are moving away from specialization, and this can be tough for Ts who are content focused. #NoVAedchat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:24 PM EST
    Heidi this is awesome. I think we look at content/skills and forget the interpersonal more often. How do we react when others disagree? how do we disagree? What do we do in the face of negative reaction? These are all really so important! #NoVAedchat
    • TeacherBowers Nov 14 @ 8:21 PM EST
      A2: Teaching Ss to be amazing people in a world where there is so much negativity can be just as much a challenge as not knowing what jobs there will be. #novaedchat
  • NoVAEdChat Nov 14 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Q3: Share instructional successes you’ve had that might support preparing students for their future. #NoVAedChat
  • techinteaching - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Cherry. Always cherry. #tartCherry #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @TechyMargaret, @margaretfbarnes, @HolmesMS_FCPS
  • techinteaching - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A3 having students be involved in their learning and leading the learning #NoVAedchat
  • MrsTannenb Nov 14 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A3 STEM challenges where students need to collaborate, persevere and take risks... #novaedchat
  • MsMeshover Nov 14 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A2: I think a challenge we will face is the idea of instant gratification. Kids are used to earning a reward, compliment, or some type of positive reinforcement after doing a task. This doesn’t always happen when you’re an adult. #NoVAedchat
  • MrsQsclass Nov 14 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3 my school is doing the @PosProject this year for the first time. It has truly enabled our students to not be so self centered, to adapt to others around them and learn to work with different peoples strengths #novaedchat
  • techinteaching - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:30 PM EST
    I love this. I know @TechyMargaret is into it too. #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @MrsQsclass, @PosProject, @TechyMargaret
  • abctec Nov 14 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A3: my librarian and i have conducted PBLs where Ss explore areas of interest: reinforcing research skills, reading, writing, and synthesizing information - they have choice and share with others in a variety of innovative ways. Behavior is great and Ss are engaged #NoVAedchat
  • HelloItsMsO Nov 14 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A3 I try to encourage my Ss to come up with a solution before I give them an answer. It seems like a lot of them expect adults to just give them the answer. And I make sure to reinforce their success - “I knew you could do it!” #NoVAedchat
  • scigates Nov 14 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A2: we have to get them to realize that things take work. When we “adult” we have as days, we are not always the best at something, or the fastest, but if you roll up the sleeves you can get it done ✅ #novaedchat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Yes! It's all about thinking about and noticing that #OtherPeopleMatter. I love how students and teachers begin to notice characteristics, strengths and similarities in others. It's such a shift! #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @techinteaching, @MrsQsclass, @PosProject
  • scigates Nov 14 @ 8:34 PM EST
    A3: treating students with respect and modeling what I teach are ways for them to see how adults live life #novaedchat
  • NoVAEdChat Nov 14 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Q4: What adjustments have you experienced in your classroom/school/district that support the idea of #FutureReady students? #NoVAedChat
  • TeacherBowers Nov 14 @ 8:35 PM EST
    A3: our schools really focusing on math workshop this year and in that we’re really pushing Ss to explain the thinking behind their answer. I’ve had huge success getting Ss to think beyond “the answer’s 10” but the reasoning why or how they got to that answer. #novaedchat
  • MsMeshover Nov 14 @ 8:35 PM EST
    A3: I believe that intentionally teaching POG skills and having time for self-reflection will have a positive impact on students. The more they identify their strengths and see themselves as part of a larger community- the better off they will be! #fcpsPOG #NoVAedchat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:35 PM EST
    You're so right, @scigates And if you don't get it done... we keep working on it! And ask for help. And try again! In a new job this year, I have plenty of examples of trying again and asking for help! #NoVAedchat
    • scigates Nov 14 @ 8:32 PM EST
      A2: we have to get them to realize that things take work. When we “adult” we have as days, we are not always the best at something, or the fastest, but if you roll up the sleeves you can get it done ✅ #novaedchat
  • MrsTannenb Nov 14 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Students need to know how to access their thinking. We have been using #thinkingroutines to help with that from @ProjectZeroHGSE #NoVaedchat
    In reply to @TechyMargaret, @techinteaching, @MrsQsclass, @PosProject, @ProjectZeroHGSE
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:35 PM EST
    #NoVAedchat
    • TeacherBowers Nov 14 @ 8:29 PM EST
      Teaching first grade I feel like I’ve done more and more of this as time has gone on. Kids aren’t being taught does social and conflicts skills. They can be tough to teach.
      In reply to @TechyMargaret
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:36 PM EST
    #NoVAEDCHAT
    • MrsQsclass Nov 14 @ 8:35 PM EST
      #OtherPeopleMatter as well as they matter, and that their strengths are just as important.
      In reply to @TechyMargaret, @techinteaching, @PosProject
  • abctec Nov 14 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A4: the practices of building the whole child. Working on mindfulness, positivity project, PoG, in addition to curriculum: #NoVAedChat
  • teachMrsSmith Nov 14 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A4: finally going 1:1 next Fall! Personalized PD cohorts @HerndonHS for staff. #novaedchat
  • MrsQsclass Nov 14 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A4: @fcpsnews has been super helpful with the #PortraitofaGraduate skills. As a classroom teacher (and aspiring SBTS) the lessons they have created are great to help focus us on how important those #21stcenturyskills really are! #NoVAedchat
  • MsMeshover Nov 14 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A4: Shout out to the 5th grade team at my school for beginning to integrate Genius Hour into their day! This is an awesome way for kids to explore and develop their passions to become #futureready! 🙌🏼#geniushour @CFESRedBirds5 #NoVAedChat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:42 PM EST
    I think personalized PD - choices and empowering adults to guide their own learning starts the thinking about those structures applying to students as well. #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @teachMrsSmith, @HerndonHS
  • techinteaching - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:42 PM EST
    So fun! Any good results so far? #NoVaedchat
    In reply to @MsMeshover, @CFESRedBirds5
  • MrsTannenb Nov 14 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A4: Increase focus on PBLs, 1 to 1 in grades 2-6, promoting #thinkingroutines, #novaedchat
  • TeacherBowers Nov 14 @ 8:44 PM EST
    Have you seen the mentor texts with lessons? They’re amazing! There’s no reason not to teach the POG. #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @MrsQsclass, @fcpsnews
  • NoVAEdChat Nov 14 @ 8:45 PM EST
    Q5: What larger changes (district, state, nationally) do you think would help set students up for success? #NoVAedChat
  • abctec Nov 14 @ 8:45 PM EST
    A5: reduce mandatory assessments :( #NoVAedChat
  • MrsTannenb Nov 14 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A5: I think we need to provide more time to focus on POG skills and authentic tasks, let students direct more of their learning #novaedchat
  • techinteaching - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:47 PM EST
    Absolutely...and if we want to see that in classrooms, we need to make it available for teachers, coaches, principals, and others. #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @TechyMargaret, @teachMrsSmith, @HerndonHS
  • HelloItsMsO Nov 14 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A5 While tough, teacher prep programs MUST move faster to modify what they are teaching. Ts need to be better prepared to teach these more abstract skills. #NoVAedchat
  • MrsQsclass Nov 14 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A5: I’d LOVE to see some PD’s on meaningful tech use. Some many times teachers think tech is a replacement for them. Tech is a great TOOL when used with intention and purpose. Often times there are still great ways to use low tech lessons too. #NoVAedchat
  • techinteaching - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:48 PM EST
    YESSSSSSSSSSS!!! #NoVAedchat
  • EmPres_IC Nov 14 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A5: a shift in the curriculum to be more applicable to today's skillset. Specifically in mathematics at the high school level. Prepping kids for the next level is a tempting excuse not to try more innovative teaching practices. #NoVAedChat
  • MrGreeneEdu Nov 14 @ 8:52 PM EST
    I agree. It has to be prioritized. Some schools/teachers have more choice and flexibility with their PD than others #NoVAedchat
    In reply to @techinteaching, @TechyMargaret, @teachMrsSmith, @HerndonHS
  • MsMeshover Nov 14 @ 8:53 PM EST
    A5: I appreciate that Virginia has written excellent verbs in our SOLs for Ts to teach higher on the blooms scale. However, we need more TIME to plan for Ss to DO something with it! Greatly crafted lessons take time to plan and create! #NoVAedchat
  • NoVAEdChat Nov 14 @ 8:55 PM EST
    Q6: To help my students be prepared to succeed in their future, I will … #NoVAedChat
  • TeacherBowers Nov 14 @ 8:55 PM EST
    A5: Districts and states need to fund 1:1 initiatives K-12. Our students live in a digital world and they need to be taught how to do that successfully and respectfully #novaedchat
  • MrsTannenb Nov 14 @ 8:56 PM EST
    A6: Continue to provide my students with opportunities to use #POG and #thinkingskills- have my students engage in problem solving and innovation #novaedchat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:56 PM EST
    #NoVAedchat
    • teachMrsSmith Nov 14 @ 8:55 PM EST
      The staff gets to pick what they want to learn for their pd group for the year. @HerndonHS we focused on the engagement indicators to have a focus. @TechyMargaret has several years of experience in this and has a lot of great resources for this.
      In reply to @abctec, @HerndonHS, @HerndonHS, @TechyMargaret
  • AbbeyFMiller Nov 14 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Ahh!! My Wednesday night grad class has been putting a serious damper on my #novaedchat participation!! So happy to read up on them every week though! 👀
    In reply to @MrGreeneEdu, @MsMeshover
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:58 PM EST
    This year the CHS staff chose their topics from a list of broad topics (from survey data they completed in June) or identified their own individual or group learning goal connected to POG, the LM or school goals. There are more personal/group goals than broad topic! #Novaedchat
    In reply to @abctec, @teachMrsSmith, @HerndonHS
  • teachMrsSmith Nov 14 @ 8:58 PM EST
    A6: I will teach them how to code and solve problems. #CSForAll #novaedchat @codeorg @codeVirginia
  • TeacherBowers Nov 14 @ 8:59 PM EST
    A6: To help my students be prepared to succeed in their future, I will continue to learn and grow as a teacher. I will meet them where they are. #NoVAedchat
  • TechyMargaret - Moderator Nov 14 @ 8:59 PM EST
    I'm totally with you Heidi! That means students need practice in safe and supported ways! #NOVAedchat
    In reply to @TeacherBowers
  • MsMeshover Nov 14 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Right there with ya, Debbie! I want to also do the same for when I meet with teachers. We grow as educators when we are challenged, just like our students! 🙌🏼 Have a great rest of your week! #NoVAedchat
  • abctec Nov 14 @ 8:59 PM EST
    A6: continue to challenge Ss and push their thinking. Expose them to different ways of learning and sharing of their learning. explore real world topics and ways to make a difference #OtherPeopleMatter (reminder I am at a k-3 school) #NoVAedchat
  • NoVAEdChat Nov 14 @ 9:00 PM EST
    We'll be closed next week for Thanksgiving - please join us on 11.28 for a conversation on equity and cultural responsiveness with @FCPSEquity #NoVAedchat #LeadCCSD