#ClasskickChat Archive
Classkick is hyper-focused on one goal: increase student learning. To achieve this, they listen to educators to truly understand how technology can assist in the learning process.
Tuesday February 2, 2016
6:00 PM EST
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Good afternoon/evening everyone and welcome to this night's chat on Student Engagement!
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Before we get started, can everyone introduce themselves, say where they're from, and how they heard about
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Laura here from Chicago - I got started by hearing about this chat from !
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Our host for this evening is and she is presenting on Student Centered Learning and Engagement for All Students
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Hello! Kristy Land from Texas. I was looking for new apps to use in the classroom and found Classkick. Changed everything!
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Doug from West Michigan. Heard about this through Twitter.
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Kristy, can you tell us what got you interested in Advancing Inclusion to Engagement and Student Centered Learning?
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Be sure to join us as we're discussing Inclusion and Reaching ALL students! Big concepts in your classroom!
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Feel free to jump in about the ways you are differentiating for all of your students!
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I struggled as a student and I've struggled as a teacher - it fuels my desire to create an awesome learning environment.
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Those teachers that share that background with their students always have great techniques for engaging them!
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Hi everyone, Thomas the Classkick dev on again. I got started with these chats because forced me into it :P
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Be sure to tune in and share with us how you're attacking differentiation for all in your classroom!
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Please join us as we're discussing inclusion and reaching all students!
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Hi all, Peter here from ...excited to talk about
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I've learned so much as a result of my struggles and failures - mistakes and failures are essential for learning and growing.
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Well said! Our students (and their parents) have to be open to making those mistakes and learning from them!
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Shane, special ed teacher from TF South
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really seeing huge differences in learning rates. Within classes & between. but what?
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, would you like to get us started on these great mind-bending questions you have for us?
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Before we start with our discussion, thank you all for being here. You are the teachers that go the extra mile!
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Q1: What does inclusion look like in your classroom? Why is inclusion essential?
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We'd love to hear your thoughts on inclusion and differentiation for everyone! Come on over and chat!
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I used to teach all 7th and 8th graders, regardless of IEP or special needs, without any sort of SPED support.
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At the time, I thought that was the norm, but now I have come to realize just how much we were short changing them
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Now I'm a HUGE proponent of recognizing the strengths and weaknesses in all students across all content areas
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& really using the strengths in certain kids to pair with those that are struggling - whether its in an IEP or not
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Colin Shevlin from sunny Chicago!
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Peer tutoring is essential - for me it is. My students are most successful learning from other students!
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Our classroom is co-taught and if you would walk in it would be difficult to know the different levels of Ss in our room
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A1: Inclusion is essential to raise all potential and help Ss be amazing citizens. Everyone becomes better together!
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Peer tutoring & even informal opportunities to just talk about and through concepts. Hearing it in kid language!
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I grew up in basically non-inclusive classrooms. I never knew it, but I realize now I was missing out on so much diversity.
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A1: Making your classroom student-centered. Everyone has a job and a purpose for being there .
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- I think that is great. A seamless co-teach, inclusion model is truly a win-win!
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Yes, so jealous of that availability! And the time to plan and really know the kids together on a daily basis!
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A1: 1:1 support, peer feedback, engagement from all students, safe environment for all to respond
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A1: with iPads and Apple TV the quiet shy Ss aren't as afraid to share their work/screen with the rest of class from desk.
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And are you picking those kids at random or are you finding they are more willing to volunteer now?
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When describing our room I love to use the word "transparency."
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How do you set up that safe environment? Are you harping on kids that say inappropriate things or setting rules?
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Do you ever have problems among students in terms of certain students getting "different" help? How do you message?
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much more likely to volunteer if they don't have to stand at the board. However still want Tchr check before sharing.
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Allowing students to share their views in the knowledge their views aren't going to be ridiculed
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I bet that's a great part of empowerment for the students, though, to be featured in front of their peers!
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Q2: How do you deliver content while supporting students w/limited resources? What teaching methods work?
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I always felt like I had to carefully craft that culture so students knew teasing wasn't tolerated.
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I think there's a real value in what the students bring to the table as a resource that's often forgotten
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It is challenging, but not impossible. I teach my Ss from day1 that everyone has a purpose and value in our class!
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There are a bunch of student experts in some area or another that could benefit from teaching another student
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A2: Before , making lots of copies. After , .
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I also think you need to be really strategic about the way you message growth mindset so they keep trying
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I feel like it's less about the number or amount of resources available, and more about the quality &presentation
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correct! Then everyone wants to volunteer. Was sharing Ss screen on overhead & watched another Ss jump on it & MAGIC happen.
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A2: But actually limited technology meant that we had to use centers so everyone could get to use the resources they needed.
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A1: Anticipating where issues may arise, having contigency plans in place
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A2: Allowing opportunites for further development and improvement opportunites
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And a Plan C, D, and E for those unexpected assemblies or fire drills!
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Probably limited technology and also limited teaching staff in your room! Centers when there's a BUNCH of Ss!
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Definitely, can never have enough plans
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Classkick allows me to differentiated instruction seamlessly and on the fly - I can't tell you how wonderful that is!
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What are some of those methods you're using for differentiation? Is it personalized feedback?
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I've turn the control of my classroom over to my students - Ss work in groups and often on inquiry based assignments
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Hi all - Cathy here from Seattle area
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How do you keep up the accountability when they're in their groups?
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A2 Always need a contingency plan when tech will not work, love going into sometime type of activity that keeps the Ss moving
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My students that struggle-academically/socially- it is important to understand what motivates that student.
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Wahoo - I am launching my Personalized Learning w/CK Class Code: JIA G1H - try it out! Parent LOVE it
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Do you collect that kind of information systematically? (What motivates them)
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- I place the importance on the learning and not getting the answer right and it has really changed the dynamics
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A2: How are we defining "limited resources"?
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Great question! I think the most often thought of answer is around money and materials. But time is huge, too!
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I provide Ss w/ opportunities on assignments to give me feedback- What can I do to make our math class more fun?
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I think "limited resources" can also refer to instruction that does match ss learning style
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That's a dangerous door! Valuable information, provided they're on the same path toward ultimate learning!
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I also give Ss opportunities to ask/tell me anything not related to math. Sometimes they just need to share.
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Another piece of information I'd want is What can the students do to make the math class more effective?
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Just joining in. Honestly my students are fortunate to have access to many resources. But TIME is our most significant limit.
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Perhaps, but it helps me meet their needs and I often incorporate their suggestions & they feel valued!
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Sorry, just joining. Kami-Kansas-3rd grade
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As far as limited resources, it is essential to offer a variety of things so students can access extra help!
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Oh, for sure, and the relationship you're building can be just as important as the content you're trying to teach
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Q3: How do you supports effective inclusion and maximize student engagement? Why go beyond content & ensure Ss are engaged?
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Do you offer more paper-based or digital resources to students to get that extra help?
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A2: I use a lot of pictures with students because I feel that visuals support things they often don't understand.
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- good Q! I offer a little bit of everything - apps, websites, games, worksheets, dvds, etc.
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A3: Taking time in the lesson to spend time with students, find where they are working at, discussing their next step
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A3: Engaging students in the learning process increases their attention and focus.
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A2 When I introduce a topic, I use videos, websites, apps, and photos to help get the subject across.
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A3: Motivates them to practice higher-level critical thinking skills and promotes meaningful learning experiences.
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I offer a variety of resources and ways for them to access it... I always say no internet, no problem!
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A3:Personalising learning, looking for opportunites to allow further progression, in the process showing them their progress
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Like giving them a personalized roadmap with stepping stones and benchmarks. I like that as an adult!
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Your "Candy Land where students are the pieces" - So creative!
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Always engaged, make it meaningful, and provide real life examples. I always give AMPLE time to reflect on their learning.
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A3: Engage Ss by with voice/choice - we coach, they collaborate, explore, share. All levels accepted - again its the journey
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Are you using grants to get more technology into your students' hands for those that don't have DVD players?
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I challenge my students with difficult work in class - I provide positive feedback for Ss working hard and cooperatively
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A3: Make it relevant to their life. Yes!
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A3: What about having them create CK? assignments ???? Intriguing
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A3: A different angle on "flipping" the class - they create we respond.
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A teacher reached out to us today that had 8th graders as teachers making assignments for 1st graders!
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A3: inquiry--provide resources so they can discover the process on their own (w/ guided tasks)
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- Ss w/o internet - I provide them with videos of my lessons for reteach or preteach opportunities.
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What are your check-in points? Do they have a set schedule of deliverables to you?
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I recently switched to an inquiry based approach and I'm amazed to see Ss working happily on harder problems
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Gotta run - thanks all - till next week, Cheers!
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I love that idea of flipping the classroom for kids to do the creation!
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been using more video problems as questions. Love sites like and developing my own.
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I gave Ss an order of ops prob & the answer-as a group they had to figure out the steps w/o any prior knowledge. I was amazed
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Q4: Does recognizing diversity&promoting inclusion increase student engagement?Does careful student grouping=better outcomes?
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How did they figure out the Order of Operations - were they checking their answer against another source? Amazing!
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I will have to check into that!
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A4: I think there are so many negative effects to not recognizing diversity and strength in being unique and different POVs
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Children who don’t participate, don’t learn. Children who participate, do. The key to cooperative learning is grouping!
