#saskedchat Archive
#saskedchat is a great way for Saskatchewan educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Thursday May 26, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
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Hahaha! She was away at track and field this week, I think she has a valid explanation.
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Bring it on, the coder is always ready to adapt! Mwahaha!
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Please take a moment to introduce yourself to other participants. Tell us a little about yourself! https://t.co/RA5oWHtLN2
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I’m so looking forward to seeing how & take off tonight since they haven’t been together for weeks during
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My name is Dawn. I teach K-5 science in Indy. Need to learn more about how to differentiate in science hands on labs.
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I am a special ed teacher in a K-6 school in North Battleford. This is my second - you didn't scare me off!
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Hello friends Sherry from Fort McMurray
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Hey all. Patrick from Spiritwood here. I'm a little bald and know how to rock a sweater-vest old-man style!
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At we use the Q1, Q2, Q3 format. We try to use the A1, A2, A3... for responses but...just jump in! https://t.co/tbiqJc1lfg
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We'll try harder this time, we promise. ;-)
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Laurie from Regina joining
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I'm an edtech coach in who sucked at DI when in the classroom. Will do better!
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Dave here. VP in Pilot Butte Hey
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Hey peeps! Michelle, principal from Estevan ready to chat tonight.
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Howdy. The better looking Nikulak from Regina here.
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Sweet! Welcome to the chat, be ware, there be trolls in these waters.
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Hi, I am Andrea from Regina. A FI LRT on mat leave. Formerly high school math/science teacher.
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Hi I'm a grade 2 teacher from Wadena. Looking forward to the subject.
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Hey ! Melissa from Green Lake, Online High School Support Teacher
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Welcome! Join the chaos that is
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And I am too lazy to fix my autocorrect mistake on my last tweet
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Hey, , is 's challenge accepted? :)
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I just won a game of Talisman with my hubby and daughter..I can handle trolls!
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Hi Kimberly .. I grew up across from Centenial Park School in NB it's the reason I focussed on Sp Ed 😀
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I still got the brains, so I'll take that any day!
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A1, starting my internship in the fall and I CAN ALWAYS use more resources.
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what are we chatting about tonight
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Hey Hey! Welcome, hope you learn something new for when you get off mat leave!
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Hey, good to see- uh, tweet you!
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A1 I am here because it is a great place to hang out. Always looking for DI ideas.
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Great to see you here Quinn!
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Hi I'm Brea finishing my 5th week of teaching in a small town glad to finally get back at Twitter
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SpotifyMel! Good to see you early to the party.
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A1 - I am always looking for new ways to support my classroom teachers with new ways to differentiate for those who need it.
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yes, nice to see/hear/type you too lol.
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A1. I strongly believe in adaptation and differentiation, however it can be difficult and always looking for new ideas.
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Oh yes, can't wait for people who willing set themselves up for us!
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Q1 I am in need of some mind stimulation .. Too much waiting and 😉
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is always a good side with
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Hey, hope all is good with you there!
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Um...awesome? Yes. Sorry i will miss it. Another of those Ed.d course papers calls....Until next time Friends!
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A1. It really is differentiation but Id like to say its b/c is here! 😜
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I love the challenge of differentiation. I strive for the sweet spot when everyone is working exactly the way they need to.
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oh, I'm just sweating buckets and craziness. I will survive!
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Hello ! I am a pre-service teacher in the currently in Nova Scotia studying en francais!
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A1: I am hear tonight to just learn from others. I hopefully will be a sponge and just soak in lots!
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A1: I need help differentiating in science. No idea where to start or how to do it. Looking for inspiration and ideas. Help!
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You bet! I slept through last week... figured I should make an appearance this week
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Oops lost track of time for tonight! Ready for #2!
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keep thinking that way - it will help you when you don’t.
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been very flaking last couple days! Thankful for 3g but it cause distrubtions when there is no Wi-Fi at school 😱
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Absolutely, especially if you're in a small school it's hard to look to others for examples in your subject area!
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Bah! Learn to sleep-tweet, that's what I do. Right now dreaming of zombies and roses!
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A1: Truthfully? Energy to get through the last push. Secondarily? I sucked at DI
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Seems like everyone can do it better than me and it starts with Day 1- just have no clue and feeling overwhelmed.
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Interesting combination. Even more odd though = Zombie Roses
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oh I hear ya! The brown outs were always the worst! Would cause all sorts of mayhem!
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A1 I'm here because is a good time, and also learning happens.
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No, I need to read more books. Is there a video? or podcast?
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I've learnt with time that teachers are shameless self-promoters. While good, it always makes colleagues feel inferior
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Well, that's a unreal thorny solution!
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How about starting with a quick pre-assessment to figure out who needs what? In response, stations.
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A1 - Love the opportunity to connect with educators here which often leads to in person meetings
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A2. Differentiation is learners meeting outcomes in multiple ways.
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A2, using what students have for their gain, based on each student and for each student.
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A1 I always feel safe and welcome at a nice distraction from waiting to go home (still standing🙏🏽) https://t.co/lqq5Me5SuK
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Check out Karen Hume or Carol Ann Tomlinson. Likely on YouTube
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A2:DI is trying to meet every child where they are and move them forward with individual activities, lessons for their needs
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Hey , don't forget to check out the spotify playlist by One could say it is "different"iate...
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A2 - it's providing multiple ways for students to meet outcomes without watering down expectations for their learning
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Hey back! How are things in the fast lane?
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Aw snap. I was busy jamming out to Loverboy. You beat me to the link
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A2: Providing an environment that allows opportunities for Ss to learn and share in a way that best fits them as a learner
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Hey , don't forget to check out the spotify playlist by One could say it is "different"iate.. https://t.co/vKZ3UAX7mG
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What happened to differentiating for needs?? :)
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I do give pre-assessments, not sure where to go from there, seems like they all need basic vocab.
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A2 Teaching for all students to be successful
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It's okay, sponges and lurkers are welcome!
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A2 Making sure every student gets to where they need to be and has the opportunity to learn how they need to.
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A2 It's provid opportunities for every S to work to the best of their capability in their own unique way; think outside the box
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A2 authentic, respectful && joyful activities and environments
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A2: DI is allowing students to reach outcomes at their own levels
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A2: A teacher mindset that involves giving students choice and anticipating/responding to individual student needs in the class
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A2 I always think of differentiation as creating learning environments where Ss will have success.
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is now trending in Canada, ranking 29
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Yeah-may require a whole class session- then some could concept web,some could use metaphors, some could design an image
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A2. Differentiation to me means taking alternative routes to the same place. Many paths to one goal
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What does that look like in a hands on science lab?
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I think science is one place where differentiation is at play without realizing it. Experiments allow for multiple paths
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We are all overwhlmd, Do what u cn, ask for help & remember that it is established that wheels r round Steal some1 else's
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A2: Same destination, different journeys. Assess-adjust-Assess-adjust
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Example, did a fantastic lesson in ways heat is transferred, then went out and made a fire
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students use manipulatives, make, create, design, debate, use computers, do all sorts of different things
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A2 differentiation is not always popular with other Ts who can't see possibilities for Ss
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so her students could see and experience all three ways,
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A2: DI is losing the assumption that all Ss are in the same place, and will forward in the same direction
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I agree. Inquiry means multiple paths. Build in reflection and formative assessment and bingo
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Hi all, Lindsay here checking in late! I'm a K teacher from Regina.
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Assess-reflect-adjust-fail epically-assess-reflect-adjust-maybe succeed.
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DI living the statement that all students are individuals and are capable of learning.
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A3. Yes. Differentiation is good practice and can avoid the need for intervention.
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Hey Hey! Welcome to you as well, jump on in. It's crazy tonight.
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Bingo??
Please explain more on bingo
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. welcome to and Congratulations - so deserving of an honour!
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And everyone assume they are the only ones screwing up. We all do, even if no one sees.
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Intervention may involve differentiation but differentiation doesn't mean intervention. Yea, I'm coming in late.
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A3 - intervention is what you need to do when Ss need help, but differentiation is a mindset for the classroom
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Thank you for the support! Yes, I feel like a screw up with DI.
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I feel as if we need to be more open about our failures, we are not perfect, but we strive to be through mistake
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Successful learning. Sorry. I am a 70s child-old fashioned lingo
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Thank G... Er, whoever you thank!
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Cheers!!! So much owed to my PLC!
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A3, Yes. One precedes the other and hopefully supersedes the other. DI, UDL, and RTI are all part of awesome teaching.
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Yes! This! I see connection but not synonyms https://t.co/V41DQl0yq0
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Intervention may involve differentiation but differentiation doesn't mean intervention. Yea, I'm coming in late.
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What's UDL? - getting lost in the lingo
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A3 Intervention is more reactionary. Differentiation is anticipatory.
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Everyone has challenges making good ideas work in a real classroom
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I can go on about my failures for days! :)
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universal design for learning. Basically designing learning environments that help ALL students, visual schedules, etc.
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If you're trying, you're not screwing up. To screw up is to not try at all and be content with same old Fecal...
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please don’t. NO REALLY - please don’t!
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I made it finally! Here in at 4-5 combination trying to make the last 5 weeks successful for everyone.
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So true. https://t.co/G7eEUhYZJb
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DI living the statement that all students are individuals and are capable of learning.
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It's scary. I only have so many days to teach. don't want to waste one trying something that might not work.
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Ah, been there. This happens, but try the small things day by day. Let them transform into large things.
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that's a boat we're all in. Limited times, tons of outcomes, all the anarchy.
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Revolution (Educational) is not won by the big battles but by the little day to day victories
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Its okay to be scared! Sometimes what you think might be a huge failure will actually turn out amazing
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This is the paradox. We stay with safe and lose some. We take risks and lose some.Teaching is research
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A4 To address all learning styles and needs in the classroom and Ss to be successful
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Aw, and you say that we bring too much chaos, look who's stoking the fires
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it’s better than doing nothing knowing that isn’t working. Any movement is better than standing still
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A4 - differentiation encourages students to own their learning and to believe there is no one single way to learn something
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Honestly, I have found that the things I thought failed are the things students remember
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A4 We're all unique. Different styles work for different people.
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A4 Students do not all learn the same way so it is our job to be open to students showing their learning in many different ways.
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A4- interventions allow teachers to help students try new ways of learning and build their ability to try on their own later
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A4: I think DI & interventions r important b/c it allows sts to show their learning in multiple way. Ways which r best for them
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Agreed. When I am vulnerable I connect with others
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A4: DI is at the heart of why we - to help students learn. Not just "stuff". But that we care about them
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we all try to do is best -trying to do what’s best for Ss - making mistakes at it
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A4. DI & Intervention bring conditions for student engagement. Difficult to facilitate success otherwise.
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A4: If we truly believe all Ss can learn, we have to be open to how that might manifest. Once and done is a lie
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she’s been married to me for 27 years - we have 8 children - go ahead, but you’ve been warned!
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A4 DI & Intervention allow students to personalize their learning experience - and therefore they benefit & learn more
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it makes us seem like humans not alien life that some sts may think we are
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Screw 'em. Dinosaurs went extinct for a reason. "tweets"
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A4 DI is important because Ss are at different points and levels in their learning. If you only target one level, you miss Ss
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I remember the French alphabet bcuz a Nun fell in the trash while teaching it to us
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A4: DI is at the heart of why we teach - to help students learn. Not just "stuff". But that we care.
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A4. Ever have someone explain something the same way to you six or seven times and not get it, yet they're upset... that's why
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we remember experiences & relationships - the two things to focus on each day
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One size fits all rarely works for any age of learner.
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yes, yes, a thousand times yes
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To quote "Fail early, and fail spectacularly. That's how we learn."
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Enjoying your comments via . Let's FOLLOW.
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Q5. What are some resources you recommend to assist with differentiation/intervention in the classroom? https://t.co/37B4rkyNyw
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A4: Ever been at PD and thought, "I have already done this!" or "What??" This is why we DI.
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A5: I don't have any resources but love to learn for ELA in a 5/6. Its not my strongest subject area so I want to improve
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ARgh!!!! 13 minutes behind, and internet (which no longer needs upper case) blips.
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A5: Other educational people. They know more than any book I've ever read.
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A5. Fellow alike-subject teachers. Co-teach with someone who's methods of learning are not the same as yours.
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Q5 - Tomlinson. read. watch. repeat.
watch your students. see what makes them excited to learn
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How do you get Ss used to not all doing the same things at the same time?Ss are so competitive and want everything to be 'fair".
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Developing a passion for any subject I find tends to lead to natural differentiation skills that were untapped before
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A5: DI, intervention & assessment go hand-in-hand. We have to know WHEN and HOW to respond to thinking.
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I've found in my experience that students understand this a lot better than we do.
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I go through the "Fair is not the Same" idea early on
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Are there websites showing examples of this working? Are there websites showing how to plan for DI?
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A5 In other words - the students!
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I'm pretty sure that this is the tenth book you've recommended in the last two s
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works. The more choices there are the more my Ss get absorbed in the work and collaborate instead of compete
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A3: Ideally (maybe) good DI would negate the need for most intervention. Or is that pie in the sky?
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A4: Uh, 'cause students aren't the same, no matter how much we wish or pretend otherwise.
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You can't control where they come to you from, intervention is needed on some level, esp. at the beginning
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being fair does not always mean being equal. Have a convo with students about the difference.
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A5 are one of many tech ways to go about differentiation
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Did you see my bookshelf when you were at the school ? Got lots! I'll bet does too ;)
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Nope. This is the sweet spot IMO
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Argh!!! Too many books. Good resources for later though...
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A5: Students. If we pay attention, (I often didn't) they will help us figure out what they need. .
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Q6. How can teachers support each other in using differentiation/interventions in the classroom? https://t.co/YkmGNtOVvO
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I agree this is an excellent resource
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It is embarrassing (and slightly dangerous what with the weight of them)
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I don't think I did, although I discovered the invention of e-books and my back hurts less now...
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Glad you are here; hope you are well!
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A6 - talk with each other. share ideas- what is working in your room. what isn't working. ask for help. we are in this together
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I think the proper hashtag for that is
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A6: Co-teaching can be so supportive in the beginning plus a partner to reflect with is a luxury
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Creat a google slide, etc. and deliver to Ss to work at their own pace; usually open ended is a great follow
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mine too - this is my second copy - the first was so worn out it fell apart!
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A6 Sharing things that work well. Supporting each other with figuring out what might work for struggling students.
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A6 Share ideas & resources. Collaborate when planning!
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I agree with you, choice is powerful.
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A6. Collaboration and cooperation.
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I love writing in mine and sharing them with others. I hope that people write in them too!
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Q: how many "fairs" (ie science fairs) should kids be involved in per year?
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A6. Have a positive attitude towards new things. Change requires risk, nothing was ever advanced by "nah, whats the point?"
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Having to jump out early to prep Jeopardy for tomorrow's math class. Thanks for a wonderful night
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it’s part of the process - you turn into a book collector at some point! And Kindle is great
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only in its practical execution given our systemic shortage of resources.
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We don't do them anymore. Do hands on science daily instead.
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A6 Collaborate, cooperate, concur, and be in cahoots
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I do miss the joy of turning pages and fresh/old paper smell. There's something for the old way.
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I write in mine, make notes, add stickies. Hard to do with a Kindle though!
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Great inspiration for co-teaching and doing it well! https://t.co/yHI0tG1rm9 Saw her in 2008 and she was inspirational!
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Trying to reduce my bookcases now before I have to move, hard thing to do.
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Bonus points for using the word cahoot!
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Brilliant: "Teaching is research" (Katie White) https://t.co/tOLr3ohf8f
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This is the paradox. We stay with safe and lose some. We take risks and lose some.Teaching is research
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Reduce bookcases? No way. Just get rid of a couch
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frankly. many colleagues just not choosing to differentiate. I've stopped encouraging
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TA - What can you do to support/enhance Differentiation/Interventions in your classroom/school? https://t.co/IrFnfXvCgy
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are always welcome at Thanks for coming!
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A6: I always say "model" but that is a weak answer here.
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after 14 moves - I’ve reduced the books we have - we’re down to 8 bookcases
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A6. just choose open ended activities. reading. writing. no worksheets
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we do 1-2 depending on the grade. I think 3 might be fun!
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Now I feel like an amateur with three. Maybe I'll just sell the tv instead
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Awesome sauce. Too bad there isn't a ClassDojo for me to show off my bonus points
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And a whole stack ready for summer reading too!
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Do it. You don't need a tv when you have books
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I'd pay to see you model...
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Ah, the joys of having 20 books stacked up and not enough time to read them all!
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I have a permanent stack by my bed...my on deck stack
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Well you do have 8 kids and 8 bookcases... just saying...
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I think we might be twins, ! I have them everywhere!!
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only 6 live at home - just send two boxes from the garage with oldest daughter - it’s real
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TA: In my role I suggest multiple ways that Ss can demonstrate learning
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it’s just one of many stacks - there is always one more book to read!
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I have loved my experience co-teaching Visual Arts 20/30. So much reflection and growth
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Alan, I greatly appreciate how you are so open to joy & wonderment in the learning space..
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TA - Share your successes. admit your struggles. take one area of DI and try it, with Ss helping you refine it and take risks.
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TA: Make sure that when I plan I have three ways to multiple understanding.
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TA. I can suggest lots of ways to differentiate when I see individual students when teachers work with me as the LRT
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Isn't deck and stack redundent? :)
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I really love the chance to problem-solve with another person and reach more kids
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YES! "Admit your struggles" Can't solve problems without admitting you have them.
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do you grow and nourish your classroom libraries similarly?
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Have say good night a bit early. Have a great weekend everyone!
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and she didn't even know it.
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absolutely - had a great Young Readers collection when I taught gr.7.
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I adore co-planning co-teaching. I wish i could do more. So rich in learning.
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TA - Try new ways of teaching/assessing. Use the Ss as support.. they're the ones we are teaching! https://t.co/ZhL22y6Quu
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TA - What can you do to support/enhance Differentiation/Interventions in your classroom/school? https://t.co/IrFnfXvCgy
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It's been a bit of a learning curve. It's a diff teaching style than science. I'm thankful for the experience
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Honestly, it is borderline ridiculous. Value Village has so many inexpensive books!!
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Love the Star Wars images!
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I think would've been impressed with tonights Q photos. !!!
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What you did there, I see.
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How do you know when to get rid of books out of your classroom library? Mine needs trimming...
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it is - there are so many ways to add to a classroom library. All genres too!
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Have viewed this before. Very true!
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Bugs. If the books have bugs, it's time for them to go.
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I let the kids do the trimming - they would help to add/trim. I’d put some away but they were very good at helping
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That is my favouriteplace to buy books!
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Wait - were those all Star Wars images? I've only seen the one with Jar Jar Binks, and apparently that doesn't count
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Nah, flavor for the survivalists who will use them in the nuclear winter fallout.
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Weird. The only times computers and books have the same rule.
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2) nourishes young readers, shares my love for reading, & i am comforted by books
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we try to make people feel comfortable here! Hope you enjoyed your second !
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Thanks for the chat everybody! Thanks for your efforts my friend.
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I was hoping people would pick up on the theme! The need to differentiate - to see the good in all Ss
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garage sales :) books with a past
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One of my fave things about is the differentiated discussions. Thanks and the whole crew!!
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Apparently we have to kick out of She thinks JJB (AKA He Who Is Not Mentioned) is part of Star Wars!!!!???
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Thanks for the conversations tonight With any luck, tomorrow will be our last day of seeding too! Can focus on May/June tasks!
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If I go I take my Spotify playlist. :p
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What, but I like Jar Jar, Me so jeally!!!
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Damaged, dusty (unread), unappealing visually. The kids can help
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If the spotify playlist goes, I go too (at least until I copy it and return it to s glory ;) )
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Blast, I never thought of that.
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and the smell of sentimentality.
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Ah, we all have days we have to miss, at least the excuse isn't that I have to wash my hair...
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and a new beginning with a new wonder & awe.
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Good night, , wherever you are!
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Well , it's been sweet, but I have to go. It's not me, it's you, I feel you just don't respond anymore after 9:10
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I don't recall seeing that part in the previews
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differentiation is preventative whereas intervention is more reactionary.
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yep - everyone is here - then - crickets. Well, I’m still here. Archiving. And making posters https://t.co/mpT0w3qbKE
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good luck with the seeding. Raining here so farmers will need a few more days before they’r finished.
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Yes. The night now feel complete now that has been mentioned
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Rain is on it's way here too
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Q: if you were designing a school, what's one thing that is a must have and what's one thing that is a must ditch?
