#engsschat Archive
Last Monday of every month, #engchat joins #sschat to form #engsschat. Stephanie Sukow leads this effort and her help is greatly appreciated.
Monday January 25, 2016
7:00 PM EST
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Welcome to tonight's . Tonight we'll be using the combined hashtag. Please take a minute to introduce yourself.
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Hi! I'm Michael - the host for tonight's discussion! We'll be talking about Research (it's a action verb)
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Thanks for hosting tonight!
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Joanne from Missouri. I teach 7th world history and 11th modern global issues.
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. My pleasure. I've attempted to host this discussion numerous times. So I'm thrilled!
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Hi all! Doug from Clifton Springs NY. 7th and 8th social studies teacher
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Hi, Jackie from CT, USA; HS social studies and library media
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Laura from Malvern, PA. I teach HS English fully online in an advanced learners academy.
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Brittany, 6th grade ancient civilizations from NJ, good evening everyone!
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Jackie from NJ, Middle School Language Arts
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Glad you could join us tonight, Carlene! Welcome to Twitter. Tonight we'll use the combined hashtag.
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Debbie from NB, Canada. I teach 10th and 11th grade English.
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Chris from Bloomington, IN. I teach world history for an online HS affiliated with Indiana University.
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Thanks for joining in tonight, Jackie!
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Hello everyone! Amy from Frederick, MD! 7th grade medieval history!
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Glad to have you here tonight, Brittany!
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I see lots of English teachers. I was briefly one of you. But the history department offered an actual classroom. So I switched.
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Glad to have you tonight. Sounds like an interesting teaching position!
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Thanks for joining in tonight, Doug!
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Hectic as usual, but loving every minute.
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Welcome to tonight chat, Debbie!
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Q1. Here is a softball for everyone. Why is it important to have students do research? What skills does it teach/reinforce?
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Good afternoon! Chris from SoCal. APUSH and AVID teacher.
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Hi there ! I'm an 8th grade SocSt teacher, but worked ELA for 10 years previously
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Julie from NY. 10th and 12th grade English.
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Glad to have you here tonight, Chris! Good to see you.
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Hey Dennis from Seekonk MA here. 6th grade World Geography
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Chris from IL - 7th grade World Geography
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A1) Should teach Ss to be careful consumers of info, to get multiple points of view, to corroborate information, etc.
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Yes! Let's get this research party started.
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Research teaches discernment.
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Thanks for joining in tonight, Andrew!
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A1: Ss need to validate their claims/talking points in their writing and beyond.
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Oh. I'll be using Q1 for question one.Q2 for question to and so on.
Feel free to use A1 to answer question 1 and so on.
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Hi everyone! Jill from Cheney, 7-8 Social Stucies! Looking forward to the chat tonight!
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A1: Research teaches Ss to stop, analyze and reflect. It's not just regurgitating facts. Rather, it's a process of discovery.
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A1: Practice asking questions. Collecting sources. Evaluating bias & POV. Leads to problem-solving.
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Glad to have you here tonight, Julie. Hope the snow has subsided
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A lot of times it confirms what they already believe.
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A1 Research is a skill that needs to be in all contents - reinforces looking at multiple sources/perspectives
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Thanks for joining in tonight, Dennis!
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A1: research fosters curiosity and inquiry; satisfying curiosity fosters persistence
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Welcome to tonight's chat, Chris!
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A1: Research is pointless. Ss should mindlessly accept all they hear from media & teachers.
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A1 Students need to know how to find information they can trust to become informed citizens!
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And satisfied curiosity leads to the Jedi path. https://t.co/oaFaqAOpMD
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A1: research fosters curiosity and inquiry; satisfying curiosity fosters persistence
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Absolutely - it puts the responsibility on Ss to find answers instead of Ts giving them!
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A1 It reinforces literacy, teaches vocabulary, can allow Ss to steer a project in their own direction
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A1: Research is important for making informed decisions. Also, it makes it easy to learn anything you want!
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Great to see you too! We actually only got about an inch. NYC was walloped even though it's only about 70 miles south.
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Research reinforces inquiry-based learning and empowers students to be driven by their own curiosities.
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A1: The ability to conduct quality research allows Ss to take true ownership of their learning, within & beyond the classroom.
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A1 Research is a life skill. Buying a house, choosing a health plan, voting responsibly.
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A1: if we don't have Ss research credible sources then they'll get all their info from Facebook! Sounds funny, but I'm serious!
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Carrie from Florida. I teach 7th Civics and 8th US History
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Rachel from Iowa City, MS/HS Social Studies. In and out tonight.
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Most of what Ts call rsrch ends up regurgitation. I agree w/ you. No more pick a topic & write about it https://t.co/IYryfHQyK8
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A1: Research is pointless. Ss should mindlessly accept all they hear from media & teachers.
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Research skills make for a more informed public! As citizens in a democracy, we need to read and watch news with a critical eye.
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Great to see you too! We only got about an inch. NYC was walloped even though it's only about 70 miles south.
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A1: research means learning not to take things at face value; question & verify (election season)
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A1: Ss need to learn to process information received from a variety of sources. Research helps discern credibility/gain knowledge
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A1 Doing research show Ss are knowledge is not static so theirs shouldn't be either
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So true. Research skills are life-long skills, not just academic.
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A1: Research allows Ss to explore and take control of their learning. The process is more important than the result.
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I certainly agree that we don't all agree what "research" means
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So much of this ties back into Media Literacy. Especially watching news w/ critical eye.
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Research takes the focus off of "finding the right answer" and instead focuses on developing inquiring minds.
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A1 Research is SocSt & Eng version of Lab - Ss are "doing"
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A1. It can help with POV, organization, working with primary sources, collaboration.
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Research also teaches Ss to not take things at face value and support their theories and opinions.
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I think that's why it's so important to corroborate information and look for biases.
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So true! Just because Ss Googled, used a database, or book doesn’t = research. https://t.co/ARzRavXOyJ
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I certainly agree that we don't all agree what "research" means
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It *can* do that, but not on its own. Ts must help point out errors, biases, etc.
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A1: It fosters critical thinking
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A1: too often Ss just want me to tell them the answer...research helps them become independent critical thinkers
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Ss can use these skills in so many practical ways in their daily lives. Being informed/knowledgeable is key!
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A1. NHD and PBL would be great ways to use research and give students choice in their research and final outcomes.
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A1: Research drives society; building upon the ideas of others for useful change.
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Excellent pt about research being a life skill. If Ss saw it this way they would understand the important of this skill
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Thanks for sharing this great resource.
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wish I could participate tonight but I'm unable - looking fwd to reading Q&A tmrw!! Kelly, US Hist 2 & APUSH in NJ
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A1: research creates student ownership.
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I think we forget that it is something we do as adults all the time, not always academically
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So It appears that we all agree that research is important. Good.
We can move to Question 2. Which I"ll call Q2 for simplicity.
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The archives will be up later tonight! Have a great evening.
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Absolutely! Glad to make a connection.
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Q2. What activities do you do in the classroom reinforce research skills?
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quick side note, looking to start AP Capstone at my school, ALL about research skills!!!
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A1 to find out what the established conversation is around a topic & where their voice fits within that conversation
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I think this is a product of "just google it" immediate gratification environment for kids today https://t.co/T4QGKnCDAk
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A1: too often Ss just want me to tell them the answer...research helps them become independent critical thinkers
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where can I find the archives? Just search ?
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Just search the . They be storified.
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A2. Primary and secondary source analysis using historical thinking skills. Purpose, pov, context and audience
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A2. I use Alan November's resources for advanced Google searching to find valid sources.
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A2: is great. My Ss are also creating urban legend/true crime podcasts. Tons of research involved.
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A2. Use of primary sources and secondary sources. Interviews, etc.
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A2: Exposing Ss to nonfiction articles and providing links to find more credible info can get the research process started.
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A2: I try to use primary sources often as well as simulations. I find simulations to be particularly engaging for middle school.
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A2: Ss locate multiple resources: books, articles, & videos. Analyze for bias and/or accuracy. Teach what reliable resources are.
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Ken from Western Oregon Univ. Stopping in briefly until I have to take my daughter to ballet
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A2:PBL that involves research, modeling proper "googling" & investigating accuracy/authenticity of sources
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My student teacher & I've been discussing this.
Perhaps we can use activators to help reinforce good research (& writing) skills
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A2 good research starts with good questions. Need to work with Ss to create/develop questions
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It is also about the type of Qs we ask. If it can be Googled, why not? https://t.co/XCHq7hsVP4
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I think this is a product of "just google it" immediate gratification environment for kids today https://t.co/T4QGKnCDAk
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A1: too often Ss just want me to tell them the answer...research helps them become independent critical thinkers
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A2 I do NHD with my advanced 7th graders. They really struggle with analysis. My other classes need more of it.
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Rachelle from North Dakota.
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A2: Teacher should not provide students with all resource - Ss need to learn how to effectively locate them and share them.
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This week my Ss are researching secondary sources to learn multiple versions of a Revolutionary War story https://t.co/8AZmZ6jEMa
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. Nice! What kind of sims?
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A2: Ido a sort of CSI (not always crime)station activity with DBQs then corroborate. Its a creative and "fun" way to introduce
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A2 Primary sources, political cartoons, multiple sources on same topic - analyze, don't re-state, critical thinking
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A1 critical thinking, analytical, synthesis, reflection skills
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I did. :) My S's love it so far! We draft for Iowa on Friday!
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A2: I try to communicate w/ the Eng Ts to make sure I am using the same language and know what Ss should be able to do.
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A2 Persuasive speeches & writing assignments can provide Ss with a purpose to inquiry. Good topics/?s can motivate research
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For our students research the meaning and origin of their names, write reflection on whether it accurately describes them
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Zac from Lecanto, FL, sorry I’m late… :) 8th grade ELA
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A2. My advanced Ss engage in fact finding (like with the recent SOTU)
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A2 I try & have students do a lot of PBL throughout the year. They also have to do research for side quests
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I've been trying to get my students to question primary sources. Just because he was there doesn't mean it's reliable.
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Mussolini's autobiography needs to be paired with secondary sources or other primary ones!
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A2: It’s how we frame inquiry & I focus on Historical Reading/Thinking Skills. Blogged about https://t.co/ynrE3ro9j9
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Thanks for joining us tonight, Rachelle!
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I agree, and critical long term skill. Don’t believe everything you old people say lol https://t.co/Vb4oT84NDj
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I've been trying to get my students to question primary sources. Just because he was there doesn't mean it's reliable.
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I just talked about this w/my Ss. The first 10 minutes of S1E1 of is a great example.
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That is awesome that Ss are exposed to multiple perspectives in your research project.
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OMG! Ss last semester thought primary sources automatically more reliable than sec sources. Had to discuss a lot.
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Thanks for joining in tongiht, Zac.
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Met with our SocStu teacher and we are going to do a joint lesson on Lewis and Clark, a PBL finish the story type
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A2 always use this to illustrate media 'bias' - 2 headlines tweeted about same topic
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the 8th grand eng T and I are going to look into a PBL we could do together. We are both excited!
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Thanks! It's my first time with this kind of research, but I've been pondering it for a while
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Primary sources can be full of bias. SHEG's Lunchroom Fight lesson does a good job with this.
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LOVE NHD ... been doing it for 14 years ... many kids struggle, but they eventually get it ...
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Share out when you have results!
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Agreed. We need to use more unreliable sources. Ts usually choose intentionally & privilege the POV. https://t.co/aiQvbTTQlh
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OMG! Ss last semester thought primary sources automatically more reliable than sec sources. Had to discuss a lot.
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I like to give two contradictory primary sources about the same event so Ss have to play detective a bit
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A2: I try to incorporate more and more writing that requires Ss to support claims with evidence from text.
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I am currently grading Mini Qs (DBQ) ... tough for 6th graders to understand, but we have to start somewhere.
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Coming to the party late...Looking forward to reading through your responses and catching up! 7th grade SS teacher from TN
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A2. My co-teacher is Sci/Math. We have a joint PBL building project that is cross-curric.
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Awesome! Great activity and students as detectives. It's like Veronica Mars! https://t.co/bxT8A2517M
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I like to give two contradictory primary sources about the same event so Ss have to play detective a bit
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Thanks for noticing :) That was an easter egg for my 8th grade fans
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plus it helps me so much! I wasn't trained to teach writing and research... I learn along with Ss sometimes!
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OK, we're going to have to move on to question 3. It will be called Q3. But we've already discussed this.
It's a good question.
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Used that last sem, Ss didn't make connection. I need to do more to make that clearer.
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Q3. Aside from traditional research papers, how can students demonstrate their research abilities?
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That's a crucial point that might introduce later: teacher training for research skills!
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I love when I catch my 11th graders humming the soundtrack
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I struggle to get Ss to understand this! I will give 4 primary sources and make Ss rank on accuracy
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A3 Modeling it for classmates or younger students, projects of all sorts, grading the research process
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A3: Ss can share out their findings through speeches and debates. Good research questions can lead to powerful conversations
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A3 NHD offers presentation options. That works for any research. Paper, exhibit, website, documentary, performance.
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A3 - Creation of graphic novels, interactive presentations, recreations of events through videos
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A3: Had S's plan me and the Mrs' honeymoon to Africa last term. That was different. Some of them sent us to Somalia. (thnx?)
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A3: Debates and speeches! Then there's real pressure on students to look at their topic from different angles
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A3: We could take more opportunities to dissect "researching" into discrete skills ... not always a huge research paper/project
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A3: Debates. We've done online debates via Voicethread with other schools in various states
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We do lots of discussion board posts; kids ask clarifying questions and ask peers for evidence of opinions.
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Honestly Ss are researching all the time, the reality is we need to teach them how to discern what material is important
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A3: Make games (board, card, computer) to teach topic, create presentations using GAFE or PearDeck https://t.co/BTb8brxhAn
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That is really cool! Would love to incorporate this into my online course.
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A3 more activities w/ smaller 'product' & focus on 1 or 2 skills
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The options brings out the closet historians ... and in some cases NHD becomes their "sport" lasts the whole year.
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A3: Socratic seminar, multimedia projects, debates, other forms of oral presentations.
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Love this idea. Great visual of their findings
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A4: I like to focus on historiography. Evaluating historical essays. Talking back/with text. Socratic Seminar.
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A3 mock debates, civic action (service learning) projects, speeches
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Podcasts! I've fallen in love with audible assignments. Students have to read out what they've prepared (& typically catch stuff)
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Such a great point! I try to point this out to Ss at start of course & remind throughout. https://t.co/XLBAwMpYuf
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Honestly Ss are researching all the time, the reality is we need to teach them how to discern what material is important
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A3. I have found that my students really enjoy role playing (larping) and it forces students to research their character.
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A3: S's write research-based historical fiction
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Create monologues from diff. views like ' Fires in the Mirror (Crown Heights) and Thoms' With Their Eyes (9/11).
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so much fun and we even skyped with a lawyer in advance to make sure we addressed points of contention correctly
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A3: working on other ways for Ss to do this so they don't get overwhelmed with writing. Love all the ideas!
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A3: standard assignments but change the 'title' to make more engaging i.e instead of a museum exhibit create a dinner table
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and I have been playing with the idea of S created VR of video instead of regular and use
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Good. Then the question was successful!
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YES! I see my own children (5th and 7th grade) get thrown into the deep end without basic skill mastery for success
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Ditto. I'm doing podcasts again after a long hiatus. Ss love it.
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OK. That question went well. And quick. Keep sharing and discussing! People here WANT to share. So get more from them.
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A3. debates, mock UN, mock tv reporting
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There are apps now Ss can use to create podcasts. Garage Band works too.
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A3 my Ss love making their own versions of Horrible Histories. They also love writing songs or building things based on research
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A3: Students research countries and global issues, pitch and debate resolutions at a mock assembly.
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Love horrible histories! Some of them are a little too mature for my 6th graders though! https://t.co/tzM4gpqp60
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A3 my Ss love making their own versions of Horrible Histories. They also love writing songs or building things based on research
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Love this, and I are trying to build a lesson across content areas with this idea
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A3: poetry or other creative methods - an "i am" poem from the POV of the Trail of Tears. Without research its just fiction.
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I had a group of students like that last year, but not so much with this year's crew
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Horrible Histories is the best series! My daughter in MS loves them. Great idea!
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OK lets move to question 4. It will be labeled Q4.
You can use A4 to answer. Or just answer. Whatever you're into.
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Oh this sounds...awesome. https://t.co/t2uMC7kkmu
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A3 my Ss love making their own versions of Horrible Histories. They also love writing songs or building things based on research
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There is an awesome site for SocStudies Ts called Zoom In. I have used their method. Awesome. https://t.co/7IGboMz3W1
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Q4. What tools (online or not) can students use to develop their research skills? Share if you can!
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It's awesome hearing students follow parliamentary procedure and say things like, "I'd like to rise to a point of information!"
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A4. My Ss use Google Drive to collaborate and peer review, edit/share. Best for immediate feedback too.
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I recently had Ss create their own Crash Course videos - giving them ability to create post research is important
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have them record voice only on something like voicethread or an app like aurasma. Less threat.
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A4: The school librarian - invaluable resource that Ss forget about.
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Chrome don't fail me now! Have so many tabs open.
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Q4: I set up a rubric for Ss to use to measure the effectiveness of material…
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Dammit. I write historical sketches. This should have been on my list. Thank you! https://t.co/t2uMC7kkmu
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A3 my Ss love making their own versions of Horrible Histories. They also love writing songs or building things based on research
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Love using Google drive for peer review and collaboration as well. Very helpful.
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They are time consuming ... illustrating how to analyze documents ... how to questions ...tough for the young minds
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A4: utilize your librarian! Theyre so helpful for students and teachers!
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We're going to Drive this semester. Were just using Canvas pages but no notifications of commenting.
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A4: Gotta know how to efficiently use databases. Search tools. Citations. Mundane but so important.
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A4: Ss use Notability and Pocket to curate information, and then dig deep to determine effectiveness
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A4: Zoom in is awesome. https://t.co/7IGboMz3W1 they aren't iPad friendly (yet) so I made their stuff paper/pencil this summer
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A4 Multiple sources w/ various persp about a topic. Use the NCSS media lit Qs to analyze & contrast https://t.co/Bepm0Hwems
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A4: Make students supply feedback often. When taught how to provide feedback correctly, they are often the best resource.
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We have the book series! We also have Horrible Science and Murderous Maths.
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funny you mention this, was thinking of doing this for my final project, create own Crash Course
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Same, use for personal and professional life.
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Love Pocket! Haven't used Notability. That's an iPad app, isn't it?
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A4: Can’t say enough about Google Drive. Created folder for a whole class to share articles they collated.
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I tell students put drafts into Wordle.
"Overused words will be big like the forest/
Pick up some new ones in the thesaurus"
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A4: Most Ss don't know just how powerful Google can be. I made a guide to maximizing its use: https://t.co/lrbE1Vjeto
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would you be willing to share this? Sounds awesome!
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A4 I model how to extract info from a text using NF picture books, highlighting that impt info can be graphics or text
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iPad, Mac, not sure if Android, similar to Evernote, but has become out digital binder
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The first few are the most painful..but man the improvement is pretty amazing.
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EasyBib and Google Drive are my go to tools. Livebinder is also great.
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I'm trying Padlet for things like that this semester. Curious to see how it works.
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A4: we use to gather info and collaboarate with classmates. Class notebooks and microsoft 0365 is a lifesaver
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So the Ss will post their research on a class padlet? Or each S puts research on his or her own?
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Agreed. Easybib is great, esp. With annotation.
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A4: Never underestimate good, old-fashioned Post-It Notes.
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My peers love uses regularly in the media center he runs.
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I personally love notecards. It makes thinks so easy to organize!
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Check out Cite This For Me Extension for Chrome. It is a great tool for creating works cited pages.
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A4: and are also great collaborative tools.
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I freaking love this! Plotting right now on how to use it for my US government unit.
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All of these resources are making me want to assign a big research project to test some out. My students will be thrilled!
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I have totally embraced "visual note-taking" as another option for creative/visual thinkers.
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I give Ss preference they can use notecards or they can use
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A4:We've incorporated more writing this yr by developing theses then using anonymous vote feature on to peer review
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I’ve wanted to jump into sketch notes, but haven’t had the courage, my friend swears by it
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I have students audio blog throughout the research paper process. Explaining their research in their own words is very important.
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I like to add links to Purdue OWL in my comments on Ss' papers. Great way to individualize grammar minilessons.
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A3: Structured Academic Controversies are one of my favorites!
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I think mine just sighed & rolled their eyes. They are not quite at my level of excitement. https://t.co/QgWqMrZ7AL
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All of these resources are making me want to assign a big research project to test some out. My students will be thrilled!
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Ss love that they can move Post-its when working on their writing. Great for kinesthetic and visual learners
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Yes! I do the same. I made a bank of comments using OWL.
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I think an underused tool is taking historical photos and annotating can be a powerful tool
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Great idea, especially if Ss are getting too much "help" researching/editing
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That's awesome. Hands-down the greatest writing resource out there.
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Brilliant, give them freedom of expression but model your thought process as well.
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OK. That was a great discussion. I hate to move on but I'm going to launch question 5. It will be called Q5. And will be awesome.
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Same. I actually have them screencast to present their findings. I, in turn, provide video feedback.
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Q5. Does research have to happen in isolation? How can we make the research process a collaborative experience?
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And index cards. Always shocked my Ss when I brought in my huge stack of cards for my graduate research proj.
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I'm 45 minutes late to , but I can see you're having a great discussion. Hope somebody has championed school libraries.
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A5. My Ss worked in groups to solve various 21stC challenges. Real world application and collaboration.
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Weird coincidence: today I showed Ss my color-coded index note cards for my senior essay
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My Ss are working in small groups (up to 4) on urban legend/true crime podcasts. They enjoy discovering facts about their topics.
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I put my students in Research Support Groups where they presented & discussed individual research-became a group to troubleshoot!
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A5 I tried peer tutors from last year's class. Hard to manage, but want to continue next year.
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Q5: online tools like onenote are a start but PBLs with a choice board allow creativity when presering findings publically.
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A5: absolutely! The more Ts collaborate and work together the better it is for Ss!
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A5. Google drive, also I have my student peer review note cards and provide insight.
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Debates are also awesome for collaborative research. My Ss can get pretty competitive.
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A5: engaging activity the more connected the Ss will be, PBL, RWRT History projects, can lead to effective group research
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Thanks for joining in tonight. Librarians are invaluable resources! :)
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A5: Students must *only* research in isolation, preferably in plastic bubbles. Share nothing. Suffer in silence.
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A5: Google Docs makes this so easy! Students can easily share a working paper with each other.
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A5 Collaboration makes research &creativity stronger. Google Docs good & w/ Ss can collaborate w/ Ss from other areas & cultures
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A5 I am a big believer in collaborative research. Students seem to grasp research better when they can discuss it with a peer
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It's important to show students that we also use these tools in our own work; increaes buy-in
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I push my students to talk with their parents & siblings about their research. If you can get them to understand, you know it!
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A5: our librarian will even do a research based lesson w/ my Ss on a topic I want covered! Collaboration ROCKS!
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A5: collaborative research can be great. we use GAFE when doing this and its helpful both in and out of school
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Agreed! They also hold each other accountable.
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A5 Collaborative when dividing research for a group project or when Ss of different levels/strengths research a topic together
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A5: Research should be shared and discussed. Creating team-based activities with research can help Ss to analyze their findings
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Ss can also collaborate on a blog. I've done this w/ my Ss and a lot of in-depth analysis occurred across multiple classes.
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A5: Even when Ss are researching individually, it's important to build in time for them to exchange ideas, help each other
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Ss complete research as part of projects, they have to blog about their research and experiences.
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S's speed date to share Research Q's and preliminary info; give each other feedback on process
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went well! Some kids liked it others didn't. Had them fill out a survey about it after. Got great feedback!
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Time to take daughter to ballet. Thanks ! Looking forward to the archives
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Love the idea of Support Groups for research. Ss can share good sources and direct each other to credible info
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Love. Plus it might be someone's first date! https://t.co/hT7Gs6K1hs
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S's speed date to share Research Q's and preliminary info; give each other feedback on process
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A5. Turn research into team-based games...send them on quests.
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Collaboration is great but my Ss always have the option of working solo. As an introvert, I know that groups can be stressful.
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I agree, especially if upper classes work with lower groups to model. New voice can help sometimes https://t.co/wnFtF6QD44
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Love the idea of Support Groups for research. Ss can share good sources and direct each other to credible info
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Same here! My husband has me do this for articles he's writing to ensure that non-experts understand.
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Have to put daughter to bed. Great chatting with you all. Until next time!
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Yes! And I tell them if they can't carry on a 5 minute convo they get me as a 3rd wheel - horrified expressions!
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I agree! Not everyone likes to collaborate with people they hardly know.
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A2: Reading Like a Historian lessons are an excellent way to peak students' interest in research.
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Awesome idea! And it gives them a 21 century skill: how to speed-date! ;)
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This can also help Ss who take more time to process info, might not be able to keep up with a partner or vice versa
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When I'd research for my history courses, I'd argue my findings on Twitter. Many of you fought with me about the origins of WWI!
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Research speed date chaperone
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Might be good candidates for asynchronous sharing of feedback via VoiceThread, Google Docs, etc.
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I’ve had Ss write tweets as if they were historical figure, Anne Frank, Frederick Douglass… kids loved it and saw power of SM
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OK, I hate doing this, but we have to move to question 6. It will be Q6. I hate to post it because it means our time is short.
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The first historical skills my Ss learned at the beginning of the year were sourcing and perspective. https://t.co/FZgGD2gLpJ
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OMG! Ss last semester thought primary sources automatically more reliable than sec sources. Had to discuss a lot.
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I agree. Solo work initially but "public" feedback later group or anonymously via podcast/voicethead https://t.co/JjekO3MXCc
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Collaboration is great but my Ss always have the option of working solo. As an introvert, I know that groups can be stressful.
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Yes! My kids used Fakebook for historical figures. Their interactions were hilarious!
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Q6. Share your favorite resource to help students develop their research skills! (Or just about research in general)
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I loved how they took and turned the thread from dark comedy to positive reflection across twitter
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Very true. 1-to-1 conferences, GDocs and Today's Meet have been great for my introverted Ss.
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Ss made dictator FB pages 4 pre-WWII conflicts. I was afraid, but wanted 2 emphasize use of propaganda
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Q6.5 Do you do teacher research in your classroom?
I actually did a research project on student research projects!
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Google Scholar has a lot of potential in teaching Ss how to discern credibility and evaluate sources! https://t.co/AhFqnE4XjF
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A6. There is help . When Ss create their questions, they own their research.
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A6: The awesome Eng. Ts in my building and ! Seriously walk across the hall and talk to ur Eng Ts!
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Regina from Phx; has Eng teacher gr 12 & AP jrs
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Student choice makes all the difference!
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A6.5 - Twitter, tweeting with my Ss throughout the day, also partnering with to connect with other classes
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A6) Do lots of research for sources, activities, integrating tech, etc.
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A6: Working on my PhD on literacy & use of dystopian fiction to engage civic literacy. Due in 1 week!
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A6: Tons of great online resources, but I love when I'm able to direct Ss to a book. So much of reseach is just ctrl+f now
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I show my Ss research-based writing. has great interactive articles that I use as exemplars. https://t.co/Qrqiz1lRbZ
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I love using databases to find credible sources and teaching Ss to use our school library resources
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And yet it's so, so hard for tchrs to give up asking all the questions. We love our questions!
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A6 QFT to help students develop research questions.
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Yes. And they have an amazing list of persuasive topics I use too.
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kinda new to twitter anyway to go back tomorrow and save this chat from tonight? ....
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A6: believe it or not love they provide great discussion on whats “good”
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Have some energy left? Please jump on over to now! "Routines: Get Them Working for You!"
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A6: online I love Zoom In and . They super tools for SocStud Ts!
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So true, I will have to take a closer look at this article.
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A6.5: No, but I am constantly reading news articles. I share resources via Twitter all the times.
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for their current project, I forced Ss to start with a printed source (book or magazine in the classroom)
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Yes! YouTube has tons of documentaries, TED Talks, and experts sharing ideas via video
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A6 The media specialist at my school is amazing! She helps Ss navigate databases and will usually pull great books for us!
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Thank you . Great resources, great chat.
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Excellent idea!! Models are very important for writing/thinking skills
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Started w/ a book club. Read Feed, Matched series, & Article 5 series. All their choices.
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It should be archived. Follow the about 20-30 minutes after the chat ends and it should pop up.
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Just because our time is almost up - doesn't mean this discussion has to end! Keep talking and sharing with each other! Always.
