#collschat Archive

Collingswood Public Schools Book chats and other education topics.

Tuesday September 20, 2016
7:30 PM EDT

mr_dfenton Sep 20 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #CollsChat! We'll be using the Q1/A1 format, and don't forget the #CollsChat hashtag. Please introduce yourselves!
mr_dfenton Sep 20 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #CollsChat! We'll be using the Q1/A1 format, and don't forget the #CollsChat hashtag. Please introduce yourselves!
mr_dfenton Sep 20 @ 7:31 PM EDT

I'm Dylan Fenton and I'm honored to be the guest moderator tonight! I teach English at Collingswood HS in New Jersey. #CollsChat
whalen - Moderator Sep 20 @ 7:34 PM EDT

Hey #collschat!! I'm Dan, tech coach from Collingswood. Happy to be here. And that @mr_dfenton is moderating :) #collsedu
mr_dfenton Sep 20 @ 7:35 PM EDT

Q1: Here we go! Do you use extra credit (EC) in the classroom and is it effective? #CollsChat
mr_dfenton Sep 20 @ 7:37 PM EDT

A1: Sometimes I've used small EC assignments, but mostly I'd rather have Ss revise work or have another shot at missing work. #collschat
whalen - Moderator Sep 20 @ 7:37 PM EDT

A1: I used to give EC and it was sometimes effective in raising a grade. But over time I changed my mind on grades so EC went. #collschat
mr_dfenton Sep 20 @ 7:38 PM EDT

@whalen What changed? #collschat
mr_dfenton Sep 20 @ 7:43 PM EDT

Q2: Do you agree with the underlying message of this sign? Why or why not? #CollsChat https://t.co/QAPFDiqKmq
mr_dfenton Sep 20 @ 7:46 PM EDT

A2: I'm torn on this one. There are some instances where this reflects "real life." OTOH, there's such a lack of understanding! #collschat
whalen - Moderator Sep 20 @ 7:48 PM EDT

A2: the tone alone turns me off. The message is secondary. #collschat
mr_dfenton Sep 20 @ 7:51 PM EDT

Q3: How would this sign make you feel as a student? Would it motivate or disengage you? #CollsChat https://t.co/zrAXyfCEag
mr_dfenton Sep 20 @ 7:51 PM EDT

@whalen True. The message doesn't get through if the reader is already turned off by the tone. #collschat
whalen - Moderator Sep 20 @ 7:52 PM EDT

A3: total turn off. TBH I would likely react by putting in LESS overall effort. #collschat
mr_dfenton Sep 20 @ 7:53 PM EDT

A3: For me, this would just make me dislike the class/teacher. We don't learn from people we don't like. #collschat
mr_dfenton Sep 20 @ 7:58 PM EDT

Well, looks like folks are probably a bit busy this time of year, so we'll end here. Next week's time slot's open for any takers! #collschat
mr_dfenton Sep 20 @ 7:59 PM EDT

Thanks for the good conversation @whalen - hope to see you next week, same time, same place! #collschat
whalen - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:00 PM EDT

High five to @mr_dfenton and me for the first ever 2 person Twitter chat! #all4one #BetterTogether #collschat https://t.co/CVJ9tDnMQk