#BSD7chat Archive | Participate

BSD7chat Feb 15 @ 10:00 PM EST

Welcome to #BSD7chat! So glad you're here! Please share your name, role & location. @AdrianAdvinMT @MrHagemeister

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participatechat Feb 15 @ 10:00 PM EST

Participate in the upcoming #BSD7chat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/znJRGvL6GX

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:01 PM EST

Howdy, #BSD7chat! Rachel, curriculum specialist, Bozeman, MT.

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:01 PM EST

Hello #BSD7chat! Adrian from Irving - ready to collaborate!

MsSpartacus406 Feb 15 @ 10:01 PM EST

Hi! Elizabeth here- para(LaMotte)/ preK(Whittier) teacher #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:01 PM EST

Hello, friend! #BSD7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:01 PM EST

Join us for #BSD7chat. Happening now!

BSD7chat Feb 15 @ 10:00 PM EST

Welcome to #BSD7chat! So glad you're here! Please share your name, role & location. @AdrianAdvinMT @MrHagemeister
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rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:02 PM EST

Hi Elizabeth! So glad you're here! #BSD7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:02 PM EST

And NOW I know your roles! At two schools--wow!! #BSD7chat

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MsSpartacus406 Feb 15 @ 10:02 PM EST

Glad I made it over! #BSD7chat

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BSD7chat Feb 15 @ 10:03 PM EST

Q1 is here! How do you create collaborative opportunities for your students? #BSD7chat @AdrianAdvinMT @MrHagemeister @rachelmarker

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:03 PM EST

#BSD7chat @rachelmarker

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kinsey80 Feb 15 @ 10:04 PM EST

Hello. May I join your group tonight? #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:04 PM EST

A1 Google docs/slides/drawings allow for great collab for Ss. Also thru sharing math tasks, research projects, etc. #BSD7chat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:04 PM EST

A1: Our Ts structure their learning environment to be conducive to collaboration. They are also thoughtful in the lesson planning #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:05 PM EST

Of course! So glad you're here, Kelly! #BSD7chat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:05 PM EST

Of course! Welcome to #BSD7chat

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kinsey80 Feb 15 @ 10:05 PM EST

I'm Kelly. AP at lockwood schools #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:06 PM EST

A1 b) I always found that collab skills require some explicit instruction. Ss don't just magically know how to collab #BSD7chat

MsSpartacus406 Feb 15 @ 10:06 PM EST

A1: Lssns that let Ss to work together, flexible learning environment, opps to see other S work, tech=also a great tool for that! #BSD7chat

BSD7chat Feb 15 @ 10:07 PM EST

Q2: Independent think/work time vs. collaborative group work. How do you balance? #BSD7chat @rachelmarker @AdrianAdvinMT @MrHagemeister

kinsey80 Feb 15 @ 10:07 PM EST

A1. I use google docs w my online class. We use twitter to run chats and ask questions during the yr #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:07 PM EST

All great examples. I espec like the opps to see other S work. So rich for all Ss involved! #BSD7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:08 PM EST

I loved lrng how you use Twitter for those group chats. Great idea! #BSD7chat

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MsSpartacus406 Feb 15 @ 10:08 PM EST

Trying to make it work- hopefully 1 position next year-- better opps to rly gain community! @rachelmarker #BSD7chat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:08 PM EST

So true - you have to coach them through the process and then practice! #BSD7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:08 PM EST

It will happen! Trust the process. :) #BSD7chat

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MsSpartacus406 Feb 15 @ 10:08 PM EST

I love Google apps! @kinsey80 #BSD7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:09 PM EST

A2: I like to give Ss "Private Think Time" before any verbal/written sharing. Impt for Ss to formulate thinking on own first. #BSD7chat

MsSpartacus406 Feb 15 @ 10:09 PM EST

Patience, patience! & gaining what I can in the meantime! @rachelmarker #BSD7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:10 PM EST

And it's all GREAT interview experience. 👍🏼 #silverlinings #BSD7chat

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kinsey80 Feb 15 @ 10:10 PM EST

A2. I think you balance those based on your individual classes. I thing collaboration is a must for ss to learn though #BSD7chat

kinsey80 Feb 15 @ 10:11 PM EST

A2. I have a tough time w my online kids collaborating #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:11 PM EST

So true that it depends on the specific group. We really need to know our Ss well and take their lead. #BSD7chat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:11 PM EST

A2: I think this can vary based on your Ss. You really need to know who you have in your class to make it ebb and flow. #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:11 PM EST

I can see that being a challenge. Do they use google docs? Can't remember their platform... #BSD7chat

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MsSpartacus406 Feb 15 @ 10:11 PM EST

A2 Give Ss their own time to work before/during/after work- mini breaks to do their own thing & come back w/group #BSD7chat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:12 PM EST

We are on the same wavelength. I was thinking of the same thing! #BSD7chat

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BSD7chat Feb 15 @ 10:12 PM EST

Q3: Is it important to differentiate the "collaborative experience" for Ss? #BSD7chat @rachelmarker @AdrianAdvinMT @MrHagemeister

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:12 PM EST

@AdrianAdvinMT and @kinsey80 are so on the same page! #BSD7chat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:11 PM EST

A2: I think this can vary based on your Ss. You really need to know who you have in your class to make it ebb and flow. #BSD7chat

kinsey80 Feb 15 @ 10:12 PM EST

A2. I do think it's crucial to collaborate. We are better then me #BSD7chat

MsSpartacus406 Feb 15 @ 10:12 PM EST

Very true! Important to know Ss indv. personalities & needs! #BSD7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:13 PM EST

This is a great "catch and release" strategy. Let Ss come in and out of collab experiences. #BSD7chat

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kinsey80 Feb 15 @ 10:13 PM EST

We use goog docs and have them color code it. I need to keep finding ways #BSD7chat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:13 PM EST

That's a tough barrier to break with online courses. I haven't been involved w/true collab in any o. course I've taken. #BSD7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:13 PM EST

Exactly! #BetterTogether for sure. #BSD7chat

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MsSpartacus406 Feb 15 @ 10:14 PM EST

A3: Yes! Differentiation is important BUT must remember diff b/t differentiation & making Ss work through uncomfortable situations #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:14 PM EST

Have you/they tried Screencastify? Could be a nice audio layer for Ss to share thinking. ? #BSD7chat

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kinsey80 Feb 15 @ 10:15 PM EST

A3 #BSD7chat. Great question. Maybe student choice w collaboration

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:16 PM EST

A3 Not all Ss are extroverts/want to share verbally. Tools like GClassroom give other voices a platform. #BSD7chat

MsSpartacus406 Feb 15 @ 10:16 PM EST

A3: Also like the idea of Ss having choice in how they collaborate &/or roles in collaboration #BSD7chat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:16 PM EST

A3: Yes. Not all Ss are at the same place w/ the collab exp. Some need more/diff examples and opportunities than others. #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:16 PM EST

Great one. Agree, any time we can provide choice helps differentiate and engage our Ss. #BSD7chat

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kinsey80 Feb 15 @ 10:17 PM EST

I like screencasting. I like screencastomatic. I used to have kids do podcasts together #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:17 PM EST

Excellent point! Growth comes in moments of discomfort, right? #BSD7chat

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MsSpartacus406 Feb 15 @ 10:17 PM EST

Great options! Wish those were around when I was an S! #BSD7chat

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BSD7chat Feb 15 @ 10:18 PM EST

Q4: What does collab look like w your colleagues? What tends to be focus of your work? #BSD7chat @rachelmarker @AdrianAdvinMT @MrHagemeister

kinsey80 Feb 15 @ 10:18 PM EST

A3. I started having kids online partner w a friend parent sibling etc. really helped them #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:18 PM EST

A3 b) #HyperDocs can be a great tool for differentiation w/in collab. Lots of Ss choice and varied tasks. #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:19 PM EST

A3 b) #HyperDocs can be a great tool for differentiation w/in collab. Lots of Ss choice and varied tasks. #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:19 PM EST

Oooh, podcasts are an amazing way for Ss to collab! Love that! #BSD7chat

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kinsey80 Feb 15 @ 10:19 PM EST

A4. I like the plc process for collab. Running meetings. Doing norms. Focus on instruct and assess #BSD7chat

MsSpartacus406 Feb 15 @ 10:19 PM EST

A4 Lots of things- many quick notes here & there- emails, hallways chats! Docs w/data = helpful too And more formal PLCs etc #BSD7chat

kinsey80 Feb 15 @ 10:20 PM EST

A4 we use a lot of google docs to work on ss placement interventions. Scores ideas #BSD7chat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:20 PM EST

A4: We try to meet as a PLC, but it becomes more of a work/plan/review session. Ideally we would focus on growth for As, Ts, Ss #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:21 PM EST

Me too! Another tool is @TodaysMeet. Article here: https://t.co/4iRUEx8zkq #BSD7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:21 PM EST

Great idea. Many Ss need a sideline "cheerleader" to get momentum going. #BSD7chat

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kinsey80 Feb 15 @ 10:21 PM EST

A4 we have done google hangouts w other districts to collaborate on assess instruct. Curric #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:22 PM EST

YES! So powerful when effective. #BSD7chat

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MsSpartacus406 Feb 15 @ 10:22 PM EST

A4(2) Focus on the kids!-- horizontal/vert alignment, comparing notes etc, sharing joys/struggles #BSD7chat

MsSpartacus406 Feb 15 @ 10:22 PM EST

Great idea! Love that option #BSD7chat

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kinsey80 Feb 15 @ 10:22 PM EST

A4. We visited white river schools in Seattle. Best plc exp ever. Focused on learning #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:22 PM EST

This sounds amazing! Very cool! Effective? #BSD7chat

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MsSpartacus406 Feb 15 @ 10:23 PM EST

Also key that collaboration/time with colleagues doesn't become a time just to complain- let's make it productive & constructive! #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:23 PM EST

Peer observation is so powerful. I'm jealous! #BSD7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:23 PM EST

AMEN! This is the opposite of productive. #BSD7chat

MsSpartacus406 Feb 15 @ 10:23 PM EST

Also key that collaboration/time with colleagues doesn't become a time just to complain- let's make it productive & constructive! #BSD7chat

BSD7chat Feb 15 @ 10:24 PM EST

Q5: Does collaborating w other Ts help you be more innovative? How do you share ideas? #BSD7chat @rachelmarker @AdrianAdvinMT @MrHagemeister

kinsey80 Feb 15 @ 10:24 PM EST

Our staff thought the hangouts were valuable. They are singleton teachers so it was nice to talk #BSD7chat

MsSpartacus406 Feb 15 @ 10:24 PM EST

Love the #'s for diff schools that BSD7 has- great way to see what others are doing & share- quick, easy snapshots! #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:24 PM EST

A4 Lots of digital collab (GDocs, Twitter, #hyperdocs). My "colleagues" are now my growing PLN in add to BSD7. So rich! #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:25 PM EST

Oh, man, I can see that being so powerful. Your Ts (and you!) should come to #edcampBigSky next fall! Great collab oppty #BSD7chat

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kinsey80 Feb 15 @ 10:25 PM EST

We talked about plc productivity lately. Took parts of what we thought were our best and shared. Agenda. Norms. Carefrontations #BSD7chat

MsSpartacus406 Feb 15 @ 10:26 PM EST

A5: Yes! Important to stay "on task" tho-designating a chunk of time to share new discoveries & doing other stuff later=helpful #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:26 PM EST

I love you for loving the hashtags. :) Would love to see more folks sharing the awesome! #BSD7chat

MsSpartacus406 Feb 15 @ 10:24 PM EST

Love the #'s for diff schools that BSD7 has- great way to see what others are doing & share- quick, easy snapshots! #BSD7chat

AnnBruckerTIS Feb 15 @ 10:26 PM EST

Hi #BSD7chat friends-sorry so late! I love what you're talking about!

kinsey80 Feb 15 @ 10:26 PM EST

A5. This is living proof. I get more ideas and solutions from twitter conferences. Visiting and watching teachers #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:27 PM EST

B/c that's the goal. Share what's happening in your room! Bust down the virtual walls! #BSD7chat

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MsSpartacus406 Feb 15 @ 10:27 PM EST

I'll have to see if I can get LaMotte on twitter! #BSD7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:28 PM EST

A5 I have grown so much thru my collab--w/ my f2f colleagues as well as my Twitter PLN. We are #bettertogether big time! #BSD7chat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:28 PM EST

A5: Most definitely! I've learned so much from my PLN, district, & state affiliations! #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:28 PM EST

A5 It's hard to imagine idea-sharing before GDocs. So easy to collab–across district or across xtry. #BSD7chat

kinsey80 Feb 15 @ 10:28 PM EST

Sharing is caring. Open book people are the best. Those that invite others are sure and well prepared. They want to be better #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:29 PM EST

THIS. Carefrontations! Brilliant. #BSD7chat

kinsey80 Feb 15 @ 10:25 PM EST

We talked about plc productivity lately. Took parts of what we thought were our best and shared. Agenda. Norms. Carefrontations #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:29 PM EST

Yaaasss! #BSD7chat

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MsSpartacus406 Feb 15 @ 10:29 PM EST

A5(2)- Also love sharing social media/tech for resources etc of other Ts- twitter follows, pinterest, docs etc. #BSD7chat

kinsey80 Feb 15 @ 10:29 PM EST

@TriSciCurious is the best to share her teaching #BSD7chat

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BSD7chat Feb 15 @ 10:30 PM EST

Thanks for joining #BSD7chat tonight! Mark your calendars for March 1st!