#LearnLAP occurs on Mondays starting at 7pm Central Time. Guest moderators and participants discuss topics from author Paul Solarz's book Learn Like a PIRATE.
Welcome to #learnlap tonight! So excited to guest moderate, please share your name, role, where you are joining from, and favorite song for motivating you!
Welcome to #learnlap tonight! So excited to guest moderate, please share your name, role, where you are joining from, and favorite song for motivating you!
Hello everyone,I am a Spanish and STEAM teacher from Pittsburgh, love the song Unwritten and also Alice Merton's "no roots" and anything Dave Matthews Band #LearnLAP
Welcome to #learnlap tonight! So excited to guest moderate, please share your name, role, where you are joining from, and favorite song for motivating you!
Hey #LearnLAP! Louie from Lancaster, PA. Moving to 5th Grade to Teach 5th Grade. Excited to learn and grow with you! Right now, the Greatest Showman Soundtrack really motivates me!!
p.s. Can't believe you are piggy backing chats tonight, @Rdene915!
Joe, HS principal from Mobile, in the mornings I listen to van morrison/James Taylor /Jackson Browne.. that gives way to ac/dc, zeppelin, fleeteood mac, and southern rock as the progresses #Learnlap
Phil from Northern Virginia. I teach 7th grade US History II and am the founder of #waledchat (Thursdays at 9pm ET) and Edusations! Thrilled to be here! #learnlap
I'm Paul Solarz, 5th grade teacher (moving to 4th next year) from Arlington Heights, IL. My current most motivating song is "Have it All" by Jason Mraz. I played it on the last day of school for my kiddos! I want them to have it all!
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Q1: We all know that class goes SO much more smoothly when students are engaged in their learning. How do you define student engagement? What does it look like?
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Hey #LearnLAP ! Kimberly, K-5 Reading specialist from north TX. I love Old Church Choir, 'there ain't nothing gonna steal my joy!"
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Hey #LearnLAP! Louie from Lancaster, PA. Moving to 5th Grade to Teach 5th Grade. Excited to learn and grow with you! Right now, the Greatest Showman Soundtrack really motivates me!!
p.s. Can't believe you are piggy backing chats tonight, @Rdene915!
Hi all! First Year HS Bio from NJ. Favorite song to motivate me: Superman Theme Song 😂 listened to it on repeat on my way to my first day of school #LearnLAP
A1: It looks like they are full concentrating on the task at hand, that they appear to be enjoying it, and that there are not a lot of completely irrelevant side convos or distractions. #LEARNLap
A1: I know a student is engaged when they attempt to (and perhaps succeed at) overcoming an obstacle in a project on their own, before asking for my help. #learnlap
A1 I used to think engagement meant they were playing the game & having fun, but it is when Ss are invested in the activ b/c authentic, they have a connection to and voice in the learning, #LearnLAP
A1: Students engagement is where students are participating in learning out of desire not command. It looks like students are actively, excitedly participating in class discussions, asking questions, collaborating, and building knowledge! #learnlap@ERobbPrincipal
A1 Ss are engaged when there is a healthy buzz in the room. They are moving their own work forward as they see fit and they are eager to help and learn from one another...there is also a bit of an organized mess. #LearnLAP
A1 Student engagement is when everything is and is not "clicking" but running on all cylinders - students are critically thinking and taking risks on an assignment. Not everything has to be done right the first time and mistakes WILL be made and that's fine! #LearnLAP#ALPLEARN
A1: I think engagement can be judged by the amount of independent thinking in the room. Are they just listening to me drone on or are they asking questions, sharing ideas, explaining to their friend next to them? Are they excited for us to keep charging forward? #LearnLAP
Q1: We all know that class goes SO much more smoothly when students are engaged in their learning. How do you define student engagement? What does it look like?
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Q1: We all know that class goes SO much more smoothly when students are engaged in their learning. How do you define student engagement? What does it look like?
#learnlap
A1: Student engagement is when we get Ss interacting with content in a way that meets their interest and needs. Ts create situations for Ss to build understanding based on where they are at. Often, this is done through collaboration. #Learnlap
A1: Ss are actively participating in class, critically thinking and collaborating through purposeful communication with their peers. It is student-driven- #LearnLAP
A1 When I can just sit back, roam and give feedback I know there is engagement...also if I have to work to get their attention to share or review #LearnLAP
A1. Student engagement is when students are leading the way with their learning, exploring, experimenting, dissecting using their creativity, sharing ideas, designing, developing, creating videos, etc. #learnlap
A1: Students engagement is where students are participating in learning out of desire not command. It looks like students are actively, excitedly participating in class discussions, asking questions, collaborating, and building knowledge! #learnlap@ERobbPrincipal
A1: Ss are actively participating in class, critically thinking and collaborating through purposeful communication with their peers. It is student-driven- #LearnLAP
A1 It involves student voice and choice, and it is often noisy with discussion! Gotta get comfortable with noise because engagement and learning can be messy! #LearnLAP
Q1: We all know that class goes SO much more smoothly when students are engaged in their learning. How do you define student engagement? What does it look like?
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A1: tt walking around or sitting with ss, helping them solve their own problems. The other ss are meeting with each other working on meaningful and authentic tasks that they have ownership of. Ss are pasionate and enthusiastic about what they are doing and learning. #learnlap
A1. It usually means the teacher isn’t talking much.. simply guiding.. the students are demanding you come by their area to see what they are doing and learning and they can tell you ‘why’ they are learning it #learnlap
A1-Student engagement is when students aren’t looking at the clock, even though it’s lunchtime and when they ask if they can continue their work at home #LearnLAP
We were not "trained" with a collaborative and connected learning space in mind. Most of my PST celebrated quiet classrooms where everyone was working on the same thing. It takes a while to work through that. #LearnLAP
A1: student engagement is interest that spurs action (thinking, doing), it could be fun, provactive, enraging, curious, but must be interesting. #LearnLAP
Q1: We all know that class goes SO much more smoothly when students are engaged in their learning. How do you define student engagement? What does it look like?
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I've moved to more student-centered classroom this year. The thinking has increased exponentially, as crazy as that is to hear in a classroom. #LearnLAP
Seeing some common themes, student voice, collaboration, active involvement, "noisy" or "Buzz", activities meet Ss needs, and choice of path and pace as well, #learnlap
A1 students actively participating in their learning goals. You know it by listening, watching and observing. It happens in so many different ways for so many Ss. Ss should have excitement and joy in learn be collaborative, questioning #Learnlap
A1) Teacher is coaching; students are collaborating, making, designing, building, sharing, interacting, smiling--student voice and choice is clearly evident. #learnlap
A1: Jillian, proud continuation school teacher jumping in late.
Student engagement is when the student is authentically motivated & invested in the learning, not merely complying. #LearnLAP
Q2:Through experience, teachers know that students who are distracted & bored don’t learn as well as students who are attentive & engaged. Besides increased learning, what are the other benefits of engaged students?
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Love this! Electricity and excitement among students because they are excited to dive into the material at hand. Our 6th grade Tour Around the World in Geography was a blast as it was filled with choice of path and product throughout the year! #LearnLAP
A1: Engagement to me is not just what the students look like they are doing, but also the questions they are asking , their instrinsic desire to dig deep, and the language/discussions I hear among their peers #LearnLAP
I have students keep a list of questions in a Google Doc to work on later. I look forward to your blog in my inbox during the week. Many thoughtful posts! #LearnLAP#4ocf
A1 Engagement looks different on different days. Sometimes it is a bunch of Ss all talking about a topic, creating solutions and/or collaborating. Other times it is a quiet place with students reading their self-selected articles. #learnlap
A2: Engaged students are happy students! The atmosphere is all around much better. Students collaborate and stretch themselves more when they are engaged and not bored. #learnlap
A2 Students have more opportunities to connect w/peers, collaborate, communicate and feel valued in the learning envt, leads to more intrinsic motivation #LearnLAP
Yes! When they come through the door asking excitedly, "What are we doing today?" or "Will we be continuing so and so today?" Great feeling as a teacher. #LearnLAP
A2 Engaged Ss learn to #QuestionEverything they want to keep digging and digging & asking and asking Love that moment in class when Ss are shocked class is already over #LearnLAP
A2: Decreased behavior issues keep the classroom flowing. When we engage Ss, we reduce the distractions to others’ learning and the environment is best for all. #Learnlap
A1 Ss engagement looks like Ss empowered to choose how they learn and how they demonstrate mastery which leads to everyone busy engaging in their choices #LearnLAP
I knew it was working and things were better when Ss would walk in and couldn't find me, but were looking only in the front of the room, so much better with Ss leading #learnlap
Q2:Through experience, teachers know that students who are distracted & bored don’t learn as well as students who are attentive & engaged. Besides increased learning, what are the other benefits of engaged students?
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A2: As many have said, engaged students talk to each other! This means we’re learning valuable social/teamwork skills, developing leaders, including students who aren’t always as engaged in the more social conversations, etc. Gotta love that social/emotional learning 😍 #LearnLAP
Q2:Through experience, teachers know that students who are distracted & bored don’t learn as well as students who are attentive & engaged. Besides increased learning, what are the other benefits of engaged students?
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A2: Ss gain confidence in their thinking and willing to take chances..not all consumed with having the "right" answer. Ss understand their failures are just their first attempts..eager to try again! #LearnLAP
A2: I think one of the biggest benefits of engaged students is empowerment. Students don't feel like sponges, they feel like scholars, engineers, designers, and innovators. They feel like they belong to a community and strive to make that community the best! #learnlap
A2 Engaged students make connections across the curriculum. They are firing on all cylinders and floor me with their creativity. Engaged students are also more apt to become empowered students. #LearnLAP
A2: Dropping in while on the road to #coresemo tonight! If Ss are engaged & learning, then Ts can foster and grow their LOVE of learning, & that's what it's all about! #LearnLAP
Q1: We all know that class goes SO much more smoothly when students are engaged in their learning. How do you define student engagement? What does it look like?
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A2: Likely they feel physically & psychologically safe, which helps them to self-regulate. We hope allowing to to gain and practice these self-regulation skills in a safe environment will allow them to transfer them to areas outside of school. #LearnLAP
Q2:Through experience, teachers know that students who are distracted & bored don’t learn as well as students who are attentive & engaged. Besides increased learning, what are the other benefits of engaged students?
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A2 is raises those around them, it motivates Ts, provides opportunities for peer coaching, extended and personal learning allowing you more time to work with students who may struggle, helps set a standard and leadership #Learnlap
A2. Engaged Ss are able to explain what they are learning and how they are doing things. The active learning helps them remember things better since they enjoy what they are doing. #learnlap
#LearnLAP Critical thinking, curiosity, creativity & collaboration increase, providing a stronger basis for which learning can grow and branch...broader connections, too!
Q2:Through experience, teachers know that students who are distracted & bored don’t learn as well as students who are attentive & engaged. Besides increased learning, what are the other benefits of engaged students?
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A2 Ss are willing to take new risks, reflect on their practices, gain independence, promoting civil discourse among one another, and promote collaboration between each other. #learnlap#ALPLEARN
The old adage that nobody likes to be told what to do is so true. Let Ss figure out how to do things wrong to build up stamina to keep going. It really makes for a more engaging classroom. #LearnLAP
A2: Changes I have seen with better engagement are better attendance, a sense of being responsible for learning material and not wanting to be entertained, a willingness to jump in and find answers without being told “how to” or what they have to do to get an A. #LearnLAP
Q3: Although it’s easy to blame the students, sometimes a lack of student engagement can be partly the teacher’s fault. What are some things teachers might do (or not do) that result in poor student engagement? #learnlap
Having the foresight to know you need to work on it is half the battle The more we reflect & look for ways to include Ss voice the better class will be #LearnLAP
One thing I am working on this summer is looking back at my unit plans (or at them while I am planning them for the first time) and figuring out where I can give students choice in a relevant way. #LearnLAP
A2: Ss illustrate their interests which in turn, benefits not only them, but me! Bc I have a new level of learning relationship with them& hook in which to keep them in an intrinsicmode of learning #LearnLAP
A3 Ts need to provide a variety of activities, involve Ss more in the discussion and ask for feedback, let Ss lead lessons, if only T is talking, Ss are inactive, passive learners, lose interest fast #LearnLAP
A2: gives ss a voice in the classroom. They then start to feel comfortable to use their voice to make choices. They get out what they put into it, and when they are engaged, they put more into it, therefore getting more out of learning opportunities. #learnlap
you/your mom will be in my prayers.
it is good that you have the time off.
Life is crazy for me as always, changing schools, but it's all good
#LearnLAP let's dm in the next few days.
Hey Laura - Honestly, my mom had a stroke on Tuesday and I'm staying with her while she recovers (thankful for summers off). Fingers crossed that she makes a full recovery! How are you doing?
Q2:Through experience, teachers know that students who are distracted & bored don’t learn as well as students who are attentive & engaged. Besides increased learning, what are the other benefits of engaged students?
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A3 Talk too much & overpower the class #MyOpinion but Ts should only be talking 1/3 of the time at most When we are quite Ss get engaged in the #phenomenon we present #LearnLAP
A3: I think that when our lessons are stale or we don't feel a passion for the lesson it shows up in a lack of student engagement. When we are excited about a lesson, the kids feel the energy and respond positively. #learnlap
Q2:Through experience, teachers know that students who are distracted & bored don’t learn as well as students who are attentive & engaged. Besides increased learning, what are the other benefits of engaged students?
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A3 "Sit and get" lessons are not engaging. Ts need to craft lessons that have some open ended aspect that allows Ss to explore and search in a meaningful way. #LearnLAP
Q3: Although it’s easy to blame the students, sometimes a lack of student engagement can be partly the teacher’s fault. What are some things teachers might do (or not do) that result in poor student engagement? #learnlap
Q3: Although it’s easy to blame the students, sometimes a lack of student engagement can be partly the teacher’s fault. What are some things teachers might do (or not do) that result in poor student engagement? #learnlap
Always comes down to the relationships, so many great quotes out there, but Dr. James Comer and the learning related to relationships one is a favorite #learnlap
Q3: Although it’s easy to blame the students, sometimes a lack of student engagement can be partly the teacher’s fault. What are some things teachers might do (or not do) that result in poor student engagement? #learnlap
A3: Always teach using strategies of the past. If we want our students to be engaged, we need to build opportunities to meet them where they are at. Yes, there are times to eat our vegetables, but that doesn't mean we cut out the sweet parts of learning! #learnlap
A3 not giving voice or choice, providing challenges, lack of differentiation, lack of relationship building not making learning fun, lacking an enthusiasm for their own growth as educators #Learnlap
A1: A few years ago I went to a PD that shifted my line of sight - Engagement almost never looks like Ss looking at a teacher - instead they are intently looking down at something they are creating or solving #learnlap#edmodolove
Q1: We all know that class goes SO much more smoothly when students are engaged in their learning. How do you define student engagement? What does it look like?
#learnlap
A3: We learn from those we like and we like those that care about us. As a new teacher, sometimes I forgot to take time to check in and get to know them. I was so stressed about everything I had to get to that I forgot to start with the simple “how are we doing today?”. #LearnLAP
Q3: Although it’s easy to blame the students, sometimes a lack of student engagement can be partly the teacher’s fault. What are some things teachers might do (or not do) that result in poor student engagement? #learnlap
A3 Some possible missteps that erode student engagement:
-talking too much
-lack of choice
-student voices are silent
-T centered schedule, not S centered
-creativity vacuum
-lessons are not relevant to the students' everyday
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A3: Rely on any one technique too much. Could be the most exciting thing in the world at first, but you do it too much and it will disengage the Ss. #LEARNLap
A3: Unfortunately, some teachers may talk too much! We need to remember that wait time is a good thing, and sometimes Ss need a little time to process information. #LearnLAP
A3) Confusion can lead to poor student engagement: Sometimes Ts assume Ss are ready to use new tech or tools, or apply learning but Ss are not ready YET; they may need more coaching, guidance, explicit instruction. #learnlap
A3: give ss a choice and a voice. What do you want to learn and how do you want to do it? Don’t give fill in the blank notes on isolated, detached facts. Ever. #learnlap
A3: First teachers need to know their students and also have feedback on how Ss are doing to they can plan for the learning; honor those brain brakes and get Ss moving #LearnLAP
A3: When Ts only take one approach to teaching Ss, Ss get bored. We need to provide a variety of options for Ss to engage with content that meets their interests and needs. Nobody likes a one trick pony. #Learnlap
A3: A poorly designed lesson, lack of T engagement with Ss, weak classroom management, lack of preparation, lack of critical thinking or challenges, not providing timely feedback. #LearnLAP
Q3: Although it’s easy to blame the students, sometimes a lack of student engagement can be partly the teacher’s fault. What are some things teachers might do (or not do) that result in poor student engagement? #learnlap
A3 Also by using a tech tool and basing engagement only on Ss excited to play, rather than the true meaning of engagement, or using 1 tool/methods, as a 1 size fits all #LearnLAP
A3: making those sincere, loving, and true relationships with my Ss AND their families. That has proven to be successsful no matter theSES of where I have taught. We all want to know that we are respected, valued, and encouraged to explore our unique interests/gifts. #LearnLAP
A3. Not addressing the "temp" and feel of the room and correcting the ship. Is the material too easy or too difficult? Are we not allowing for individualized learning? Lecture then worksheet. Read and then notes. UGH! #learnlap#ALPLEARN
A3: This past year taught me you HAVE to build a relationship with each and EVERY student. It’s never too late. A simple lunch together and so much can change towards engagement. #learnlap
A3: Not challenging yourself to think outside the box. Love what @burgessdave says that creativity isn't easy for anyone, we have to ask ourselves the right questions. #LearnLAP
A3: Worst things I have seen are - being fixated on process, a feeling of needing to be "in charge" or "in control", rejecting student ideas or disregarding questions, not creating opportunity for feedback and safe spaces. #LearnLAP
Q3: Although it’s easy to blame the students, sometimes a lack of student engagement can be partly the teacher’s fault. What are some things teachers might do (or not do) that result in poor student engagement? #learnlap
So far the common theme is when Ts talk too much, use only 1 method and rely on worksheets, and not enough student choice, let's avoid these missteps #learnlap
That's awesome! There is lots of upfront planning but resources can usually be reused at some point in the future. If not the resource definitely the reasoning that helped you find it will be valuable #LearnLAP
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@teachermike72, @JoveStickel, @Rdene915
Q3: Although it’s easy to blame the students, sometimes a lack of student engagement can be partly the teacher’s fault. What are some things teachers might do (or not do) that result in poor student engagement? #learnlap
A3: According to neuroscience the brain shuts down when it is not engaged becomes blue and inactive instrad of red and students fight fright or flight #learnlap#edmodolove
Q3: Although it’s easy to blame the students, sometimes a lack of student engagement can be partly the teacher’s fault. What are some things teachers might do (or not do) that result in poor student engagement? #learnlap
A3: Create authentic relationships with every student so they are invested in your class & so they can give you authentic feedback that you’re willing to receive in order to make adjustments to the curriculum. #LearnLAP
Yes to passion! I do a few minutes of direct instruction at the beginning and I never had Ss more engaged than when I nerded out about shapes and an S broke the trance-like silence with “Miss, I’m not saying you’re weird. But you’re getting very excited about *squares*” #LearnLAP
A3 missing opportunities to learn about your Ss interests, passions, talents, strengths, weaknesses, etc. Also failing to ask for Ss input leads to missed opportunities for engagement! Just ask they will tell you! #LearnLAP#champforkids
A4 I started using stations this year, broke the rows apart, more about Ss interacting and me moving around the room, facilitating and stepping in only when needed #LearnLAP
If you're going to lecture, mix it up. Keep them guessing. Over lecture can bore students, no matter how good one is at storytelling. Need to turn the onus of learning over to Ss at some point! #LearnLAP
A3b. Teaching elementary reading and can’t list a book you’ve read in the last 6 months that has anything to do with your grade level, students’ interest or even a book at an adult level 🤣 sad but true! Happens all the time time. #learnlap
#learnlap A3: Too often,Ts ask a Q and wait for 1 of many barking seals to shout the right answer. Instead, make Ss respond to what the first S says. Encourage constructive engagement, ask quiet Ss to respond to another's idea. Nurture convo vs. toss a fish to the "right" seal.
Q3: Although it’s easy to blame the students, sometimes a lack of student engagement can be partly the teacher’s fault. What are some things teachers might do (or not do) that result in poor student engagement? #learnlap
I really made that my focus this year, being in the hall, engaging in conversations, learning more about the Ss, being ok with getting out of the way #learnlap
Plus any "lecture" type delivery of content, however entertaining, should be kept to around 15 minutes or LESS, and LESS is better in this case...not more! :) #LearnLAP
A3- I find this happening now and then in my upper level science elective- in times when direct instruction is “necessary” and we aren’t doing hands on labs/ activities students are unengaged. Any suggestions for matching content-heavy science with #LearnLAP ?
A3: Talking at Ss instead of listening. Doing the same activities (no novelty). Sometimes, we will even say, “I know this is boring, but you have to learn this for (insert name of standardized test).” #LearnLAP
A4: Providing them with opportunities to contribute to the learning. Helping their voice be heard within the learning. It might mean designing a campaign poster for a historical candidate, creating a Bill Nye type of video for a sci concept, or more! #learnlap
Q4: It can be a magical moment when you look around the room and discover that every single student is actively engaged in their work. How can this be accomplished? What are your best practices/tools for increasing student engagement?
A3a Todays classroom needs to be student driven If Ts are out front Ss withdraw To get them leading Ts need to step back and become a facilitator over a teacher #LearnLAP
A4 Also greeting Ss at the door, playing music, staying positive and excited for teaching and learning, first impression into the classroom, I want Ss to feel welcome and look fwd to learning #LearnLAP
A4: This is the exciting challenge! There can’t be a cookie-cutter answer, almost by definition. Design thinking and PBL are good structures though #learnLAP
Q4: It can be a magical moment when you look around the room and discover that every single student is actively engaged in their work. How can this be accomplished? What are your best practices/tools for increasing student engagement?
#BookCampPD - Question of the Day - Book, "Supporting Struggling Learners"
Why create an organized, flexible, and clutter-free classroom environment that welcomes and supports each and every student, so important, yet challenging for many educators?#LearnLAP#4thchat#nyEdChat
A4 Create fun activities, opps for Ss to work together, ask them about their interests,and admit when we struggle too, like this sideways #booksnaps :) #learnlap
A4: I have definitely found that when students are given choice in assignments (I give choice in level and in format) and tools to help them own their learning (a friend nearby or interactive notebooks where they can find the answers without waiting for me) they dive in #LearnLAP
Q4: It can be a magical moment when you look around the room and discover that every single student is actively engaged in their work. How can this be accomplished? What are your best practices/tools for increasing student engagement?
Q4: It can be a magical moment when you look around the room and discover that every single student is actively engaged in their work. How can this be accomplished? What are your best practices/tools for increasing student engagement?
A4: If you want to achieves fully engaged classroom, you start by teaching them how to be engaged. Never assume anything. I was once ridiculed for teaching my Ss how to eat in the cafe. But, they were the best behaved and complemented for their actions. #Learnlap
A3- I find this happening now and then in my upper level science elective- in times when direct instruction is “necessary” and we aren’t doing hands on labs/ activities students are unengaged. Any suggestions for matching content-heavy science with #LearnLAP ?
A4: On one level, give them some time constraints so they know this is not something they can put off. On another, something that gets them solving a problem, preferably a real world one or one you know they care about. #LEARNLap
#learnlap A4 For me, bringing in primary source speakers to our classrooms. Started in our 1980s class. Engages Ss because the heat the stories of those who were a part of history. They can ask questions and participate rather than reading it in a book.
Q4: It can be a magical moment when you look around the room and discover that every single student is actively engaged in their work. How can this be accomplished? What are your best practices/tools for increasing student engagement?
Q4: It can be a magical moment when you look around the room and discover that every single student is actively engaged in their work. How can this be accomplished? What are your best practices/tools for increasing student engagement?
Thanks for mentioning this. Students may think they don't want to "think," but we know this is not true. They want to be thinking for themselves and forming their own opinions in class. #LearnLAP
A3: A poorly designed lesson, lack of T engagement with Ss, weak classroom management, lack of preparation, lack of critical thinking or challenges, not providing timely feedback. #LearnLAP
A4 Create a positive group structure; make them problem solvers When Ss act as a team they take on a diff persona & get into it Love seeing that develop & spread thru the classroom #LearnLAP
A4: I used a blended model, so this lends itself to more discussion, games, projects. Ss need to move around. Inject humor into your lessons. #LearnLAP
A4: This is my favorite part of the design process..encouraging Ss to share and reflect on their learning! Choice boards with a variety of opportunities! #LearnLAP
A4: Giving students choices or allowing them to learn by connecting them to a real world experience are both tools that usually garner high levels of engagement. #LearnLAP
A4: Learning about your students, greeting them each day, reading the class vibe daily; showing them how to embrace a caring classroom; providing choice and voice #LearnLAP
A4. Designing a project where all Ss voices and choices are heard and must work together in creating a kindness project. Posters or cards for someone, plus designing and making items for kindness to share! #learnlap
A4: give them a problem to solve! @breakoutEDU and #rubegoldberg machines were my top 2 this year!!! I walked around, sometimes a little bored because nobody needed or wanted me. 😔 they were too busy learning to talk to me! #learnlap
A3: Joining in late, but I feel that if Ts fail to get to know Ss and don't make connections then they will fail at creating an environment of engaged Ss. #LearnLAP
A4 Projects that have multiple pathways to success & rely on small group collaboration. Guidelines provide a springboard for Ss who then use their resources, content knowledge, & creativity to make the work come alive. Plenty of time to honor the iterative cycle. #LearnLAP
A4: This is the exciting challenge! There can’t be a cookie-cutter answer, almost by definition. Design thinking and PBL are good structures though #learnLAP
Q4: It can be a magical moment when you look around the room and discover that every single student is actively engaged in their work. How can this be accomplished? What are your best practices/tools for increasing student engagement?
Q5) Nearly everyone agrees that positive teacher-student relationships can go a long way towards improving learning and effort. What are some tips or ideas for building strong teacher-student relationships in the classroom? #learnlap
#learnlap A4 We have also brought people in live to our school. Been fortunate to have Brad Long, Buddy from the movie Hoosiers, Philo Barnhart, creator of Ariel from The Little Mermaid & Kyle Cook of Matchbox 20 & Rivers and Rust. Great opportunity for our students!
Yes! They should barely be able to tell what we do/don’t like, it should definitely never be said. My favorite T told me years later that he hated a particular unit and I didn’t believe him because he made it so amazing that it was a favorite of mine! He’s how it’s done #LearnLAP
#learnlap A4: Foster positive, supportive dialogue at ALL times. From Day 1 my Ss begin learning that their best resource is each other and that you can learn best by helping others.
More importantly: Ask good, interesting Qs that are in Ss' Zone of Proximal Development.
Q4: It can be a magical moment when you look around the room and discover that every single student is actively engaged in their work. How can this be accomplished? What are your best practices/tools for increasing student engagement?
A4 PBL, performance tasks, breakouts, challenges that are meaningful and products that are self selected will lead to a group who are all busy problem solving, sharing, and learning from each other #LearnLAP
A4: I regiment the time on my softer content & keep it brief. Then chunk the meatier content for the biggest portion of the hour. Ideally, I keep Ss hopping with 3 diff activities in a 50 min class. Big key to S engagement is to empower them & bring in their interests. #LearnLAP
#SJSDInnovation jump in the #LearnLAP Chat! A4: Changing it up, even doing the most exciting strategies can become boring if they are done every day. I just try to curate the right amount of resources.
A4) Providing a Designer's Studio feel where the structure of the day is similar (Ss know what to expect) but the elements within each day is new and interesting. Hyperdocs one day, making another time, voice/choice/playlist opportunities another #learnlap
A5. Treat your students with dignity and respect. All students are entitled to that. Students can easily read non verbal communication and can tell which adults are truly invested in them. #learnlap
A5 being genuine everyday, be a champion for each student, share your passions and allow them to share theirs, say hello every day at the door, call on every student each day in some way, allow students to lead, facilitate don’t tell #Learnlap
A5: Getting to know what they care about passionately and show you have some appreciation for it. Go to their workplace or their game or performance. And communicate with them outside of class in an appropriate way! #LEARNLap
A5 Start at the beginning of the year, get to know Ss, do fun activities, ice breakers, 3 truths and a lie or About Me, create a @Buncee to share, these all helped me this past year #LearnLAP
A2: Engaged Ss help keep the learning active, they ask questions, collaborate with others, provide alternatives, speak up when they disagree. #LearnLAP
Q4: It can be a magical moment when you look around the room and discover that every single student is actively engaged in their work. How can this be accomplished? What are your best practices/tools for increasing student engagement?
A5: I try to give every student a nickname, or a special handshake, or something that is better them and me. I always make myself a listening ear when needed and have a good time WITH them during down time. Anything to let them know I’m a human and not just a T. #Learnlap
Q5) Nearly everyone agrees that positive teacher-student relationships can go a long way towards improving learning and effort. What are some tips or ideas for building strong teacher-student relationships in the classroom? #learnlap
A5 Three things a teacher must do to build a relationship w/Ss: Be intentional, authentic, & consistent with interactions Ss don't want a once in a while dude! They want, & need constant T communication #LearnLAP
A5: On my beginning of the year questionnaire, I ask “What do you most want me to know about you?” I learn some big things about them as learners and Ss and honoring those responses shows that I’m listening so they’re receptive when I try to build on that in the future #LearnLAP
Q5) Nearly everyone agrees that positive teacher-student relationships can go a long way towards improving learning and effort. What are some tips or ideas for building strong teacher-student relationships in the classroom? #learnlap
#learnlap A4 One of the most powerful moments is when we were fortunate to have Congressman John Lewis speak in @1988project 1960’s class. Spoke about Selma, March on Washington and his relationship with Dr. King. Ss were engaged listening to this eyewitness account of history.
Q5) Nearly everyone agrees that positive teacher-student relationships can go a long way towards improving learning and effort. What are some tips or ideas for building strong teacher-student relationships in the classroom? #learnlap
#learnlap A5: Give all Ss the benefit of the doubt. Protect the meek by encouraging, modeling, and enforcing kind language. Praise the effort, reward results.
And REWARD GROWTH. Consider SBG and reassessment. It says: "I'll never give up on you & it's never too late to learn."
Q5) Nearly everyone agrees that positive teacher-student relationships can go a long way towards improving learning and effort. What are some tips or ideas for building strong teacher-student relationships in the classroom? #learnlap
A5:Authentically care about them & simply talk to them. Find out about their interests & what’s happening in their life, then check in with them. How’s your Grandma’s shoulder? or How was the concert? will go a long way with Ss. They know when you’re fake, be authentic #LearnLAP
A5 being genuine everyday, be a champion for each student, share your passions and allow them to share theirs, say hello every day at the door, call on every student each day in some way, allow students to lead, facilitate don’t tell #Learnlap
A3: Ts need to provide Ss with opportunities to share their voice & have choices that are interesting to them. The learning can’t be about what WE want, it has to take the Ss into consideration. #LearnLAP
A5: let them breathe. Give them time to talk about themselves and talk about yourself. Follow up with questions about their stories, days, weeks, later. Be silly and be yourself. Be vulnerable and real. #learnlap
These are my first go-to resources. I haven't taught biotech - I know there is some cross over because I use biotech to teach Biology and A&P. maybe they will give you some ideas.
https://t.co/4jDC2tCttqhttps://t.co/JwxoSkiMdX#LearnLAP
A4 If the Ss get to choose the tools for showing what they know they tend to be more engaged. My go to tools are @Flipgrid and @msonenote when I want the Ss to showcase/demonstrate their learning either orally or in written form. The students like these platforms. #learnlap
for me I teach a lot of kids that have been labeled as failures or that noone wants in their class, or just plain "bad kids". Have to change their own identity of who they are so can change their behavior
Believe in them, tell them they matter, and mean it and show it
#learnlap
Q5) Nearly everyone agrees that positive teacher-student relationships can go a long way towards improving learning and effort. What are some tips or ideas for building strong teacher-student relationships in the classroom? #learnlap
Q5) Nearly everyone agrees that positive teacher-student relationships can go a long way towards improving learning and effort. What are some tips or ideas for building strong teacher-student relationships in the classroom? #learnlap
A5 being genuine everyday, be a champion for each student, share your passions and allow them to share theirs, say hello every day at the door, call on every student each day in some way, allow students to lead, facilitate don’t tell #Learnlap
A5: I think relationships start with a greeting by name at the door. It might be the only time a S hears their name #smile#friendly#learnlap#edmodolove
Q5) Nearly everyone agrees that positive teacher-student relationships can go a long way towards improving learning and effort. What are some tips or ideas for building strong teacher-student relationships in the classroom? #learnlap
A4: I love “curate”! definitely curating to ensure that all are still motivated to continue in the unit of study. I actually think it IS important for Ss to know how passionate I am about a subject as it has ignited a similar passion in my Ss #learnlap
A5: Talk to your students and really get to know them. Attend their extracurriculars and cheer them on. It is FUN and it improves every aspect of the classroom. #learnlap
A5: Build relationships on day #1-spend time getting to know ALL Ss. It is important for them to know that you care about them..not just as your Ss! #Learnlap
Q5: Understanding that every student is different! Some you can joke with.. Some you can't... Some laugh at you... Some don't!... But they ALL matter! #LearnLAP
A5: Incorporate student backgrounds, likes, etc into class. Give them an opportunity to be the class expert in something they're comfortable of sharing their opinion. #learnlap
A4: By challenging students and designing lessons that have a high interest level based on topics/ideas they love. Students love solving a mystery that is related to reading standards or answering questions to breakout or escape. #LearnLAP
Q4: It can be a magical moment when you look around the room and discover that every single student is actively engaged in their work. How can this be accomplished? What are your best practices/tools for increasing student engagement?
A5. Sharing smiles, welcoming Ss and thanking them for coming today, listening to their stories they share, ask questions, attend events outside of the classroom relating to school. #learnlap
A4: I have my Ss fill out “What I’d like my teacher to know” questionnaire. I use their responses to select appropriate texts & tasks that I feel will keep them engaged. If they aren’t interested in what is provided to them, they’ll just be compliant but not engaged. #LearnLAP
A5: Greeting students at the door, saying hello in the hallways, having conversations about student interests, attending extracurricular activities. Our Ss need to know that we care about them. #Learnlap
Q5) Nearly everyone agrees that positive teacher-student relationships can go a long way towards improving learning and effort. What are some tips or ideas for building strong teacher-student relationships in the classroom? #learnlap
Q6) When students are expected to work in a classroom with students they don’t get along with, psychological safety comes into question & learning challenges can surface. What are some ways teachers can help students improve peer relationships? #learnlap
A5: See the good in your Ss. I use @Flipgrid to get Ss to tell me about themselves. I have them do it at home. Often, they’ll include their pets or parents in the video. I make a note of this... #learnLAP
I had a line of students that would join me in greeting Ss at the doorway. I loved it because they loved doing it. It set a positive tone for the classroom and Ss were happy to have a role. #LearnLAP
A5: Allow for class community time where Ss can share what is going on outside of school. Join them at the lunch table and have sincere conversations. Let them be learder in the class and show them that you care! #LearnLAP
Q5) Nearly everyone agrees that positive teacher-student relationships can go a long way towards improving learning and effort. What are some tips or ideas for building strong teacher-student relationships in the classroom? #learnlap
A5: we have to listen & allow our students to speak. They want to share but need to know that we truly care. If they feel like it’s not genuine, they’ll shut you out. #learnLAP
A5 My relationships have improved exponentially since starting "Good News Mondays". Just take the first 15 minutes of class on Mondays for a check in & discuss weekend news #LearnLAP
A5: Once I know what interests my Ss, I talk to them or ask me share what they like. I’ve learned a lot from my kids. I’ll talk to them in the halls. Give fist bumps. Show my Ss my happy socks. I joke around with the kids. #learnLAP
A6 build a culture of trust and community, use restorative justice, model kindness and work on students learning and being mindful of others. Ts have to make time for this #Learnlap
A6 Build relationships and respect for one another by modeling positive interactions in the classroom, be active in working with Ss, create opps for Ss to problem solve together, by finding commonalities between one another first #LearnLAP
Looking kids in the eye is important. And if they happen to be the only one in the room, give them 100% of your attention. I have the same problem with getting distracted by tasks, but most of the time they can wait. Kids can't. #LearnLAP
A6- This is where social/emotional learning comes into play. Teaching students to be self-aware, self-management, social-awareness, relationship skills, responsible decision making. #learnlap
A5: we have to listen & allow our students to speak. They want to share but need to know that we truly care. If they feel like it’s not genuine, they’ll shut you out. #learnLAP
Agree...that's usually a signal to me to step back a bit to recharge. When you are passionate about what you do, sometimes it is hard to realize when you are overdoing or overextending. The body does let you know. #learnlap
Q6) When students are expected to work in a classroom with students they don’t get along with, psychological safety comes into question & learning challenges can surface. What are some ways teachers can help students improve peer relationships? #learnlap
A6: Opportunities to collaborate and share in a safe environment through things like morning meeting, team building, class building, peer mediation. #LearnLAP
A6 Give them a choice where they work I gave Ss more control last year & with a few tweaks it will be even better this fall Ss need to have some say #LearnLAP
Hi all! I am a special education teacher from Helotes, TX, teach in the general education classroom with students of varying disabilities, Love time with my grandchildren, being at the lake, spending time w/ my hubby #learnlap
A6: Be careful about grouping kids together. Dangers for that include always letting the same kids work together or ignoring the negative chemistry that exists between two or more kids. Takes some intuition! #LEARNLap
A6) Instead of putting Ss in groups and hoping they learn how to function as a team, I like to be more intentional, especially early in the year. It works well to use low stakes team-building activities to teach teamwork. #learnlap
A4: Providing clear objectives, explaining what successful outcomes look like, providing the appropriate tools, and giving them a safe space. I use punctuated lectures, video response tools, post
-its, and sketch notes a lot as well. #LearnLAP
#takealistenlesson I ask questions&listen.I attend sporting events, musicalperformances,&share my life as a mother of4sons w/them.They always want2hear stories about my sons,creates a unique bond. My sons visit 2surprise them, even flying in from different parts of US #learnlap
Q5) Nearly everyone agrees that positive teacher-student relationships can go a long way towards improving learning and effort. What are some tips or ideas for building strong teacher-student relationships in the classroom? #learnlap
A6: It's imperative that Ss feel safe in classrooms, transition times, and getting on and off the bus. Once they feel safe, Ss can then engage & learn. To make the classroom a unit, Ss need to know each other, maybe do restorative justice and SEL to help them along. #LearnLAP
A6: You have to build a foundation of trust and respect first. Use restorative justice, model forgiveness and kindness as well. Use teachable moments to teach students how to put their differences aside and work together. #LearnLAP
A6: I apply "Thumper's Rule" in my classroom. I have a poster in the classroom with the rule on it. If someone is being mean, we refer to the rule. #learnlap
Q6) When students are expected to work in a classroom with students they don’t get along with, psychological safety comes into question & learning challenges can surface. What are some ways teachers can help students improve peer relationships? #learnlap
A6 Spotlight Student passions, talents, knowledge and use them as mentors. Ss have choice whether to work with someone or not, but the more they know about each other, the more connections they can make with each other. #LearnLAP
Q6) When students are expected to work in a classroom with students they don’t get along with, psychological safety comes into question & learning challenges can surface. What are some ways teachers can help students improve peer relationships? #learnlap
A6: I truly believe we have to be more explicit in what working together should look like. I often tell my Ss that I’ve worked with Ts that I initially didn’t like. We talk about compromise and how to settle conflict. #learnLAP
A5: Learn their names first. Ask questions specifically about them and their interests. Get away from generalities. Be ready when they walk in so the environment is relaxed and focused on students. Do what you say you will do. Make it safe to question, try, and fail. #LearnLAP
A5: Make sure your students know you see them and not a grade or a level. Then, help them set their own goals and support them in their growth. #learnLAP
A6) I start each morning with a community meeting where we focus on community building, active listening, sharing ideas, addressing issues; it doesn't get rid of all situations, but I know I have a platform every day where we can discuss issues or solve problems. #learnlap
I’ve done Get to Know You projects, but nothing has beat Flipgrid. I learned more about my Ss in 2-3 minute videos than any project. Well worth it. #learnlap
A6: I’ve had some dramatic girls. I talk to them 1 on 1. Inevitably they try to bash the other. I always tell them that I care about them so I would NEVER let anyone talk about them that way. They don’t have to like the girl but I do so I can’t let it happen. It works. #LearnLAP
Q6) When students are expected to work in a classroom with students they don’t get along with, psychological safety comes into question & learning challenges can surface. What are some ways teachers can help students improve peer relationships? #learnlap
A6b: My fav new method of "get to know your classmate" besides the All About Me Kahoots I have Ss make during the first week is the Frayer a Friend #EduProtocols activity. Simply FAB! #LearnLAP
A6: I apply "Thumper's Rule" in my classroom. I have a poster in the classroom with the rule on it. If someone is being mean, we refer to the rule. #learnlap
A7 We learn from building relationships, become more comfortable and confident in sharing ideas, offering feedback becomes easier when the system of support is there, #learnlap
@kisdjre utilizes the #Tribe strategies for community circles for the same reasons - connections, relationship-strengthening, and problem-solving #LearnLAP
A6. Provide opportunities for all Ss to share stories, ideas, ask questions, team building activities to get to know one another, let them know this is a safe learning, sharing environment! #learnlap
A6:All behavior is communication, even beg behavior. If a S is struggling with self-reg figure out what the behavior is communicating & implement supports. Giving them tools to self-reg helps & it creates a classroom where all Ss can feel safe and engage in learning. #LearnLAP
A6: Give students dialogue stems that help them work with difficult situations or peers they find it difficult to get along with. Then, allow time for reflection on how they are growing personally. We can’t always control situations, but we can control our response. #learnLAP
A6: Empathy practice helped my class when there was potential for crippling divisions. Model respect for all points of view and experiences. Be consistent in the rules and show the value of each student by giving them all a chance to shine in their own way. #LearnLAP
A7 I think this starts with trust and really building a culture of partnership, collaboration and growth between teachers and students. We must model and provide opportunities for students to work on these skills, teach that feedback isn’t criticism #Learnlap
A6: It is easier for students to accept our feedback when we have a good relationship with them. Also, when we ask them for their feedback and act on it, it shows the high value we place on feedback. It illustrates feedback positive, not negative. #learnlap
Always vital4me2build up even most reservedSs. By highlighting each&every single Ss gifts,Ss views become a reflection mine:we ALLadd2our class family bc weALLcontribute our unique gifts,which make it a learning lab full of possibility #learnlap
Q6) When students are expected to work in a classroom with students they don’t get along with, psychological safety comes into question & learning challenges can surface. What are some ways teachers can help students improve peer relationships? #learnlap
A7 When you feel there is a trusting and respectful relationships, have an authentic connection with peers, value their feedback and are more open to giving and receiving feedback #LearnLAP
A7: Be real. Be #empathy. Share stories. Wear one another's shoes. When you are authentic in your connection with others, they will see their value. #LearnLAP
A7 A strong T/S relationship breaks down the barriers of traditional Ts & Ss We become co-learners & everything gets better; feedback, reflection, growth...all of it #LearnLAP
A6: Empathy practice helped my class when there was potential for crippling divisions. Model respect for all points of view and experiences. Be consistent in the rules and show the value of each student by giving them all a chance to shine in their own way. #LearnLAP
A7: When you have good relationships with your Ss, you can be honest about areas of improvement without the student feeling attacked. I’ve had many difficult conversations with Ss (kid was making racist comments) without alienating them. #learnLAP
A7 providing students with the skills to transfer to their future whether it is work or school, build relationships first and then fdbk is more authentic and personal #learnlap#booksnaps#REALedu
so important to share our stories and let Ss see that we have struggled, taken risks, failed, and that it is ok, it is where we go from there #learnlap
Thanks for the great chat tonight exactly what the Dr. ordered. Check out my blog at https://t.co/FiJopbDO9m and you will understand. Have a great evening #Learnlap
A5: we have to listen & allow our students to speak. They want to share but need to know that we truly care. If they feel like it’s not genuine, they’ll shut you out. #learnLAP
A7: By creating strong, authentic relationships students feel safe and are able to receive feedback. We teach them, there is no “one and done,” all work will be “plus-ed.” The same should be true for the T, we should adjust to S feedback as theirs is the most valuable. #LearnLAP
A7: It comes back to trust, I think. Once you have a relationship, which has to be built on trust no matter what, there is more opportunity for honesty, sharing and confidence. #LEARNLap
A7: Relationships open a dialogue, where Ss are more comfortable asking questions, and more receptive to feedback because they know it's from someone who cares and wants them to succeed. They then take these answers and feedback, apply them, and continue to grow! #LearnLAP
Q8) Think about the quote: “What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches.” Karl Menninger. How does this quote relate to relationships and engagement in learning? #learnlap
A7. By building the strong relationship, you have feedback to share week after week about each Ss and talking with P as well. If you keep P invested in what's taking place in your classroom, they are more than happy to help out when things are needed. #learnlap
A7: Once you create an environment where Ss trust the T to provide timely & specific feedback, know they have an authentic audience, then Ss step up their game to produce higher quality work w/interest in actually learning. #LearnLAP
I was so excited about FG at the beginning of the year and had the same issue. So I gave kids the option to do FG or a blog post. As a result it increased my students' willingness to blog :) #lesserof2evils But I will try FG again next year #LearnLAP
My point exactly. If someone truly has an anxiety issue or whatever there are workarounds for that.
Did you have the Ss share their get to know vids with each other or just you? I might do the latter if it's the first HW of the year. #LearnLAP
Thanks for the great chat tonight exactly what the Dr. ordered. Check out my blog at https://t.co/FiJopbDO9m and you will understand. Have a great evening #Learnlap
A8 It mean that while what we teach is important, there needs to be a connection that is more personal, knowing the Ss, and Ss knowing their Ts, more learning can occur #LearnLAP
A7: It all goes back to creating classroom community & trust so learning can take place & then feedback is natural when you know your students & what they need. #LearnLAP
A7: It comes back to trust, I think. Once you have a relationship, which has to be built on trust no matter what, there is more opportunity for honesty, sharing and confidence. #LEARNLap
#LearnLAP please join @khoggardGRT and I tomorrow night for our debut as co-moderators. We’d love for you to stop by & participate. Hopefully, we’ll “see” you there.
A7 this kiddo last year tried with all his might to push me away! I shared with him that I would be there everyday ready to start fresh, push him to meet his potential, listen to understand, and just love him. By Oct this year he knew I meant it and started opening up #LearnLAP
I would change it to who the teacher is rather than what, it's our heart that got us into this and it's that connection that our students need
#learnlap
Q8) Think about the quote: “What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches.” Karl Menninger. How does this quote relate to relationships and engagement in learning? #learnlap
I'm not going to let them do blogging for the first quarter or so. Too easy an out. If they hate FG at the end of the quarter then we'll try another medium. #LearnLAP
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@DisruptingEdu17, @mr_hayes, @Flipgrid
Hey #learnlap! Would love for you to join in #waledchat this week at 9pm ET for some end of year reflection on students in our classes! Bring a friend, set a reminder on your phone, the more the merrier!
A7: empathy. sharing my struggles, failures , as well as how I’ve overcome them (age appropriate manner) builds a culture of safety, empathy,&compassion. #learnlap
A8- It's the person and what is inside......Maya Angelou, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” #learnlap
A7 When you have a close and trusting relationship with students they are more able to accept feedback and use it to improve. Without relationships they don't internalize and use feedback #learnlap
A7: I think authentic feedback comes after trust - you have to be vulnerable if you want Authentic feedback and trust there is no intention to hurt - just support personal growth #learnlap#edmodolove
A8 It does not matter how much we as Ts know about the subjects we teach, we need to know more about the Ss we are teaching, at least that is what I have come to understand more #LearnLAP
A8: I think Ss can see what we are better than we are comfortable with. If they see that we are nasty, no matter what we communicate to them, they won't engage in it or enjoy it even if they DO retain it. #LEARNLap
A8: If the relationships are there, & Ss feel safe, the content will come. Maslow before Bloom. Working with at-risk youth at a continuation high school school I see my role as getting them re-engaged in learning, then they can begin to access the content. #LearnLAP
A8: If the student knows the teacher values and cares about them, the student will be more willing to make an effort to so well in that class. #LearnLAP
A8: I taught computer science this fall. As math teacher this was not my passion. But I got to know my Ss, built strong relationships & helped some of them through tough times. I find myself missing CS not because I ever want to teach it again, but because I miss THEM! #LearnLAP
Q8) Think about the quote: “What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches.” Karl Menninger. How does this quote relate to relationships and engagement in learning? #learnlap
#LearnLAP please join @khoggardGRT and I Wednesday night for our debut as co-moderators. We’d love for you to stop by & participate. Hopefully, we’ll “see” you there.
Thanks to everyone who participated in this evening's #LearnLAP chat! Thanks especially to @Rdene915 for moderating a wonderful chat!
Please join us next week as @Principal_H & @DynamicDuda338 moderate: "School Year Review: Lessons Learned from Pirates"
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A7: Better relationships means better attendance & persistence. It also means willingness to consider other points of view, find value in what others know, and a chance to have others evaluate your work honestly for opportunities to create better products. Creates GRIT. #LearnLAP
A8: Genuine Relationships, Honest Relationships, & Authentic Relationships...Invest in who your Ss are and they will profit from these relationships! #LearnLAP
A8: A teacher should be enthusiastic, caring, and above all else create an environment that makes Ss feel like they belong and are important. If a teacher is these things then Ss will be engaged to learn and strong relationships will have been formed. #LearnLAP
Q8) Think about the quote: “What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches.” Karl Menninger. How does this quote relate to relationships and engagement in learning? #learnlap
Yes, I am sure that can be challenging, but by understanding the Ss, having those relationships at the start and being a focus, such a difference #learnlap
Yes. I’ll have Ss who I tell to just cover up the camera or point it an object. One kid drew a picture and pointed the camera at it the whole time. That’s fine. There is always a workaround. #Learnlap
A8: We are all humans - before being teacher or pupil. I love this quote..."learning can be done within the everyday rhythm of life." When there is a connection, a 2-way bond, both sides feel valued and work collaboratively. #LearnLAP
Q8) Think about the quote: “What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches.” Karl Menninger. How does this quote relate to relationships and engagement in learning? #learnlap
A8. If the teacher is more open to welcoming community and family members in the classrooom as well as Ss, that teacher is more open to working with anyone in sharing the story, building community, and investors! #learnlap
Thanks to everyone who participated in this evening's #LearnLAP chat! Thanks especially to @Rdene915 for moderating a wonderful chat!
Please join us next week as @Principal_H & @DynamicDuda338 moderate: "School Year Review: Lessons Learned from Pirates"
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