#NVedchat Archive

#NVedchat is dedicated to increasing communication and collaboration of education related topics in the State of Nevada. Originally, created by Mr. Snehal Bhakta.

Monday December 4, 2017
10:00 PM EST

  • participatechat Dec 4 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #NVedchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/NN0SrCViZ3
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Let’s start by giving a S/O to another educator(s) using their twitter handle & the hashtag #NVedchat to join us tonight! @NVedchat
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:01 PM EST
    Be sure to follow tonight’s moderator of #NVedchat @SnowVegas
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:01 PM EST
    For tonight’s chat, we will be using the Q1: A1: format for questions and responses. Please include #NVedchat at the end. Let's get started @NVedchat
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:02 PM EST
    To join you may want to use Tweetdeck, tweetchat or another client that allows columns. Use the hashtag #NVedchat to track and join us. @NVedchat
  • KierstenBasch Dec 4 @ 10:02 PM EST
    @SuprTekTalk @AikmanCMU @EBGtech @MsGeekyTeach how 'bout some critical thinking tonight #NVedchat
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Share you best Critical Thinking quote. #NVedchat @NVedchat
  • AndersonEdTech Dec 4 @ 10:03 PM EST
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:03 PM EST
    TY for joining #NVedchat
    In reply to @KierstenBasch, @SuprTekTalk, @AikmanCMU, @EBGtech, @MsGeekyTeach
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Q1-Share a What is a strategy you use to promote critical thinking in the classroom. #NVedchat @NVedchat
  • BonanzaFire Dec 4 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Dont fear failure, fear being in the exact same place next year as you are today. - Unknown #Nvedchat
  • KierstenBasch Dec 4 @ 10:05 PM EST
    A1: I like to answer Qs with Qs to give kids time to think and own their learning to promote critical thinking #NVedchat
  • AndersonEdTech Dec 4 @ 10:05 PM EST
    "The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary." -Vince Lombardi #nvedchat
  • _debboliver Dec 4 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Asking good questions helps Ss develop critixal thinking. #NVedchat
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:05 PM EST
    TY for joining #NVedchat love the don't fear failure
    In reply to @BonanzaFire
  • LCHS_Bio Dec 4 @ 10:05 PM EST
    R1: I like to bring up topics that Ss are discussing and ask “why?” a lot. I will take the opposing viewpoint just to make them think. #NVedchat
  • Snehalstocks - Moderator Dec 4 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Here's my favorite #criticalthinking quote #NVedchat
  • BonanzaFire Dec 4 @ 10:06 PM EST
    A1- have S make a post it note wall of "What if" and "What then" questions. Others answer it, not me. Makes great interaction of critical thinking between S to S #NVedchat
  • AndersonEdTech Dec 4 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Answer questions with questions... some Ss get really irritated, but it's how you learn when you can think for yourself #nvedchat
  • LCHS_Bio Dec 4 @ 10:06 PM EST
    R1: Today’s discussion—if you are in water, are you wet? #NVedchat
  • _debboliver Dec 4 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Why And ...and tell me more #NVedchat
    In reply to @LCHS_Bio
  • SuprTekTalk Dec 4 @ 10:07 PM EST
    A1: I always ask why. Its always fun to see the pause right after and the gears start spinning #NVedchat
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:07 PM EST
    TY for joining! Being witty and asking great questions is necessary. #NVedchat
    In reply to @_debboliver
  • SJteaches Dec 4 @ 10:07 PM EST
    A1: I love to embrace ambiguity and & explore "what ifs". I encourage my students to write about the untold narratives of popular works such as Hamlet. #NVedchat
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:08 PM EST
    #NVedchat Excellent be patience and give the students time to think!
    In reply to @KierstenBasch
  • BonanzaFire Dec 4 @ 10:08 PM EST
    A1- a great book "A More Beautiful Question" by Warren Berger is great for critical thinking #NVedchat
  • Snehalstocks - Moderator Dec 4 @ 10:08 PM EST
    A1-Sometimes I wouldn't even answer the question I posed and would just see what would happen...of course right before the bell would ring. Got some interesting answers the next class period. Was easy to tell the students that did #criticalthinking. #NVedchat
  • LCHS_Bio Dec 4 @ 10:08 PM EST
    R1: philosophical ?s are ones that make Ss really think out there. Another ? is is the world round or flat? Seems to be a topic of interest due to a few celebrities #NVedchat
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:09 PM EST
    #NVedchat so many current topics that make the Ss think agreed!
    In reply to @LCHS_Bio
  • LCHS_Bio Dec 4 @ 10:10 PM EST
    R1: with the water ?, when I tell them that water really isn’t touching them they get really confused. #NVedchat
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:10 PM EST
    Q2-Share a Strategy you use to help students “ask” great questions. #NVedchat @NVedchat
  • MaggieJCox Dec 4 @ 10:10 PM EST
    A1 using pictures or Medical scenarios to prompt conversation #NVedchat
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:10 PM EST
    #NVedchat writing in itself is critical thinking
    In reply to @SJteaches
  • NanaKathy22 Dec 4 @ 10:10 PM EST
    A1: Asking leveled questions and having kids write and answer essential questions #NVedchat
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:11 PM EST
    You are so creative to do this #NVedchat
    In reply to @MaggieJCox
  • NanaKathy22 Dec 4 @ 10:12 PM EST
    A1 various thinking routines, See think wonder, Connect, extend challenge 2 truths and 1 lie #NVedchat
  • AndersonEdTech Dec 4 @ 10:12 PM EST
    Sometimes, being super vague is key, but that can also blow up in my face and spark a bunch of lower level ?s #nvedchat
  • KierstenBasch Dec 4 @ 10:12 PM EST
    A2: we discuss that what, when and where Qs are surface Qs. The how's and whys get to the meat of things. #NVedchat
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:12 PM EST
    #NVedchat I do this and play devil's advocate
    In reply to @AndersonEdTech
  • LCHS_Bio Dec 4 @ 10:12 PM EST
    R2: with @PLTWorg, part of the strategy of teaching classes is to make Ss think and don’t settle for simple. I like to reply with “what do you mean?” “Why do you want to know?” & if it isn’t in depth, then I say “I’ll get back with you when you can be more specific”#NVedchat
  • MaggieJCox Dec 4 @ 10:13 PM EST
    A2 teach them vocabulary & sentence phrases, give word prompts that guide them through questions #NVedchat
  • Snehalstocks - Moderator Dec 4 @ 10:13 PM EST
    A2-I tried to get students to work on a project for at least 15-20 mins before they could ask any questions after the info was presented. Some were on the right track and for others it was a learning experience. #NVedchat
  • AndersonEdTech Dec 4 @ 10:13 PM EST
    Ss used to get really annoyed when I would say "Why?" 15 times in a row #nvedchat
    In reply to @SnowVegas
  • SJteaches Dec 4 @ 10:13 PM EST
    A2:Just last week I provided a handout of question in a book I found online.Asked students to write better questions then engaged in Socratic Seminar. Amazing what they came up with! #NVedchat
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:14 PM EST
    #NVedchat LOVE 2 truths & 1 lie... makes Ss think
    In reply to @NanaKathy22
  • NanaKathy22 Dec 4 @ 10:14 PM EST
    A2: don't mean to repeat , but see think wonder is always a great one. #NVedchat
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:15 PM EST
    OHHH I am going to do this. TY #NVedchat
    In reply to @Snehalstocks
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Q3-Share an example of how you encourage students to make connections to real-life situations. #NVedchat @NVedchat
  • NanaKathy22 Dec 4 @ 10:15 PM EST
    A2: having kids take closed ended questions and make them rewrite them as open ended Q are good too #NVedchat
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:15 PM EST
    I do that doing a critique ..... why do you not like it, why do you like it...#NVedchat
    In reply to @AndersonEdTech
  • Snehalstocks - Moderator Dec 4 @ 10:16 PM EST
    Make sure to stay strong...sometimes its easy to want to help...an educator's nature. Think of the greater good and how much stronger and better prepared the students will be. #NVedchat
    In reply to @SnowVegas
  • LCHS_Bio Dec 4 @ 10:16 PM EST
    R3: apply your thoughts of “insert topic here” to your real life. How does it apply? Give examples. #NVedchat
  • BonanzaFire Dec 4 @ 10:16 PM EST
    A3: everything we do and talk about in the fire academy relates to getting them to the next step. They are always looking at what if. What if I post this on social media, what if I volunteer here. What it makes it more meaningful #NVedchat
  • NanaKathy22 Dec 4 @ 10:17 PM EST
    A3: when teaching history I always try to have kids explore "what it was like, what it is like, how would you like it to be. For example immigration Past present future #NVedchat
  • SJteaches Dec 4 @ 10:17 PM EST
    A3: as a literature/creative writing T there are so many ways to connect w/real world issues, social justice. I always try to reshape curriculum to add pieces that are relevant to my Ss and their lives/climate. #NVedchat
  • _debboliver Dec 4 @ 10:17 PM EST
    A2- It has to be a safe environment for the Ss to try asking good questions. Asking them for clarification then brings out more from them. #nvedchat
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:17 PM EST
    Absolutely necessary, great! #NVedchat
    In reply to @BonanzaFire
  • Snehalstocks - Moderator Dec 4 @ 10:18 PM EST
    A3-Everything was connected to the real-life or real-world. Can't think of anything that wasn't in my classroom unless it was mandatory high stakes testing and even then I said it was like getting questioned at a legal stand regarding a trial of their knowledge. #NVedchat
  • KierstenBasch Dec 4 @ 10:18 PM EST
    A3: model! Just today I related programming robots to teaching my kids step by step directions for picking up toys. #NVedchat
  • AndersonEdTech Dec 4 @ 10:18 PM EST
    I did an activity called 6 Degrees of Separation in US History that was designed to take 2 seemingly unrelated events and connect them, especially to present day #nvedchat
  • _debboliver Dec 4 @ 10:18 PM EST
    A3 I'll ask where might, or how might this fit into your world? I use might rather than does, so it gives them the opportunity to explore the options. #nvedchat
  • LCHS_Bio Dec 4 @ 10:19 PM EST
    R3: I really try to also make connections of my subject area to that of others constantly. A way I can do this is to have Ss come up with the connection. #NVedchat
  • MaggieJCox Dec 4 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A3 discuss real situations, today we discussed ( Employability skill #7) creativity & resourcefulness in Medicine I referenced article I read about ER DR who was in charge the night of shooting, how he triaged & managed situation as supplies ran short #NVedchat
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:20 PM EST
    Q4-Share a strategy you use to encourage creativity in the classroom. #NVedchat @NVedchat
  • _debboliver Dec 4 @ 10:20 PM EST
    6 degrees is very intriguing - Great connector activity! #nvedchat
    In reply to @AndersonEdTech
  • _debboliver Dec 4 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A4 - I've always had a creation station or just creative time whether that be with paper and glue or tech tools. Play time is soo important #nvedchat
  • Snehalstocks - Moderator Dec 4 @ 10:21 PM EST
    Love that idea! Rock on! Though some students probably have no idea what you were talking about...#KevinBacon #NVedchat
    In reply to @AndersonEdTech
  • LCHS_Bio Dec 4 @ 10:22 PM EST
    R4: I make Ss do a lot of sketching and planning. They have to run proposals past me. I provide critical feedback and make Ss go back for modification often. Our Ss have a tough time with this because they have been told what to do since they were 3. #NVedchat
  • BDicksonNV Dec 4 @ 10:22 PM EST
    A3 create time & space for students to discuss the learning & make it relevant to them #nvedchat
  • KierstenBasch Dec 4 @ 10:22 PM EST
    A4: as a bellringer I give Ss a word or image and they have 3 min to brainstorm every word or thought that crosses their mind #NVedchat
  • LCHS_Bio Dec 4 @ 10:22 PM EST
    R4: Makerspace ideas are great for this. So is Genius Hour. #NVedchat
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:22 PM EST
    Creation stations my fav #NVedchat
    In reply to @_debboliver
  • _debboliver Dec 4 @ 10:23 PM EST
    Absolutely! They need that time & space. We so often just figure they'll "get it" or connect it. #nvedchat
    In reply to @BDicksonNV
  • BDicksonNV Dec 4 @ 10:24 PM EST
    Join us next week to talk about the adults who deal with students in trauma #teachNVchat 7:30 PM PST Thursday #nvedchat #caedchat #leadupchat
  • teachNVACS Dec 4 @ 10:24 PM EST
    Join us next week to talk about the adults who deal with students in trauma #teachNVchat 7:30 PM PST Thursday #nvedchat #caedchat #leadupchat
  • BDicksonNV Dec 4 @ 10:24 PM EST
    A4 we encourage student voice & choice through our #PBL & passion projects-Ask what do you care about & how can you show us what you've learned #nvedchat
  • Snehalstocks - Moderator Dec 4 @ 10:24 PM EST
    A4-I would have the students get into #BeastMode both intellectually and physical had them move. It was amazing that getting the blood moving caused #creativity to flow... #NVedchat
  • effortfuleduktr Dec 4 @ 10:25 PM EST
    This edumyth runs rampant throughout schools, professional development, and #edchats...and it's statistics have no basis in fact. The Pyramid of Myth https://t.co/GMwCDIabQC #edchat #psychat #nvedchat #iledchat #edchatafterdark #edpiper #ssdedu @edutopia @MindShiftKQED @hgse
  • BDicksonNV Dec 4 @ 10:25 PM EST
    Yes-slowing down to let the learning soak in is key-also providing them with real life applications builds the connections-we can't just keep saying you'll need this in __ grade #nvedchat
    • _debboliver Dec 4 @ 10:23 PM EST
      Absolutely! They need that time & space. We so often just figure they'll "get it" or connect it. #nvedchat
      In reply to @BDicksonNV
  • LCHS_Bio Dec 4 @ 10:25 PM EST
    R4: don’t give limits on creativity. I also try to make deadlines flexible to spur any further growth and development in creativity. #NVedchat
  • SJteaches Dec 4 @ 10:25 PM EST
    A4:PBL, no "recipes" but allow innovative thinking and creativity to guide projects. #NVedchat
  • NanaKathy22 Dec 4 @ 10:26 PM EST
    A4; Creativity is all about giving students choice . one of my favorites is Biopoems #nvedchat
  • MaggieJCox Dec 4 @ 10:26 PM EST
    A4 I like the idea of creating digital project / products as cumulative or review Students currently making @AdobeSpark video products on the steps to otoscope & ophthalmoscope Exams #NVedchat
  • _debboliver Dec 4 @ 10:27 PM EST
    The brain can only focus for as long as the butt can endure! 😀 #nvedchat
  • Snehalstocks - Moderator Dec 4 @ 10:27 PM EST
    I was waiting for you to mention @AdobeSpark ... Bravo! #NVedchat
    In reply to @MaggieJCox, @AdobeSpark, @AdobeSpark
  • MaggieJCox Dec 4 @ 10:27 PM EST
    One of my favorites 🤓 #NVedchat
    In reply to @Snehalstocks, @AdobeSpark
  • BDicksonNV Dec 4 @ 10:27 PM EST
    being able to show how their creation connects to the learning is key-sat today with 5th graders who explained how their sundials showed their understanding of Earth's movements around the sun as a way to measure time #NVedchat
    In reply to @SnowVegas
  • LCHS_Bio Dec 4 @ 10:28 PM EST
    R4: sometimes when I don’t give time restrictions, other Ts within the same content area get ahead of me. Makes it difficult when you are to hit a certain amount of material in a semester. When do curriculum maps Trump creativity? #NVedchat
  • NanaKathy22 Dec 4 @ 10:28 PM EST
    A3 and A4 #nvedchat
  • Snehalstocks - Moderator Dec 4 @ 10:28 PM EST
    So true. I always believed that the traditional desk was the worst piece of furniture for a student to learn in...my opinion. I replaced mine with a yoga ball and the students actually enjoyed coming to class. It was a mindshift of culture and learning. #NVedchat
    In reply to @_debboliver
  • _debboliver Dec 4 @ 10:29 PM EST
    So cool! This makes me smile! #nvedchat
    In reply to @BDicksonNV, @SnowVegas
  • MaggieJCox Dec 4 @ 10:29 PM EST
    We need to meet for coffee again soon #NVedchat
    In reply to @SnowVegas, @Snehalstocks, @AdobeSpark
  • _debboliver Dec 4 @ 10:30 PM EST
    Focus on the standards not the material--- This allows for MUCH creativity! #nvedchat
    In reply to @LCHS_Bio
  • BDicksonNV Dec 4 @ 10:30 PM EST
    It was a highlight of my day-why I always try to spend the bulk of my day talking with kids about their learning-this shows how the teaching is going #nvedchat
    In reply to @_debboliver, @SnowVegas
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:31 PM EST
    Thank you for joining tonight’s #NVedchat on Classroom strategies to inspire critical thinking
  • MaggieJCox Dec 4 @ 10:31 PM EST
    You too 😂 #cteinccsd coffee meet up would be good #NVedchat
    In reply to @Snehalstocks, @SnowVegas, @AdobeSpark
  • NevadaEdChat - Moderator Dec 4 @ 10:31 PM EST
    Thank you @SnowVegas for moderating tonight's #NVedchat on #CriticalThinking in Education.
  • LCHS_Bio Dec 4 @ 10:31 PM EST
    Agreed. This is why I need a semester long #PBL that Ss create and present over content related to standards at EOS. #NVedchat
    In reply to @_debboliver
  • SnowVegas Dec 4 @ 10:32 PM EST
    Don’t forget to follow us and all the tweeters that joined #NVedchat tonight and feel free to continue the conversation all week long!
  • LCHS_Bio Dec 4 @ 10:33 PM EST
    Awesome job @SnowVegas! Thanks for making me think even more. And thanks to all who participated in @NevadaEdChat each week for making me work harder in class. The Ss deserve this! #NVedchat
  • MaggieJCox Dec 4 @ 10:33 PM EST
    .@SnowVegas thanks for great topic #criticalthinking #creativity in education #NVedchat
  • _debboliver Dec 4 @ 10:34 PM EST
    ..with multiple opportunities for deeper thinking and creativity! #nvedchat
    In reply to @LCHS_Bio
  • MaggieJCox Dec 4 @ 10:34 PM EST
    That’s an automatic retweet #cteinccsd #nvedchat
    In reply to @Snehalstocks, @SnowVegas, @AdobeSpark
  • NevadaEdChat - Moderator Dec 4 @ 10:34 PM EST
    You are going to make us cry....in a good way! #NVedchat
    In reply to @LCHS_Bio, @SnowVegas
  • LCHS_Bio Dec 4 @ 10:37 PM EST
    I have a monster plan for a school wide #PBL with multiple subject areas working together. Hoping to get this to happen for 18-19. We will see #NVedchat
    In reply to @_debboliver
  • AndersonEdTech Dec 4 @ 10:37 PM EST
    Sorry had to punch out early, kids need a bath! #nvedchat
  • AndersonEdTech Dec 4 @ 10:39 PM EST
    I gave them a start and a finish, they took it from there, such as how did the Spanish-American War lead to the passage of the 18th Amendment? #nvedchat
    In reply to @_debboliver
  • AndersonEdTech Dec 4 @ 10:41 PM EST
    In celebration of my acceptance as a @PearDeck Certified Coach, my latest post, Apples for Teachers? How About a Pear (Deck)? is available now! https://t.co/fFddcN2YeM #nvedchat #teachnvchat #teachnvacs #tosachat #connectedTL #cvtechtalk
  • EduGladiators Dec 4 @ 10:56 PM EST
    🍎 #EduGladiators continues our December series: 'Making an Impact' SATURDAY with our CORE Warrior @SaneeBell leading the convo on The Power of Teacher Engagement! #ALEdchat #BetterTogether #EdPiper #NVEdChat #ssdedu #IEedchat #resiliencechat #akedchat #TOSAchat