#NoVAedchat Archive
Regional edchat for Northern Virginia educators. All are welcome to join us as we talk all things education.
Wednesday May 24, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
NoVAEdChat
May 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#NoVAedchat
! Please introduce yourself and tag a friend who should join us!
participatechat
May 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#NoVAedchat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
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jcjarski51
May 24 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Joe, Stafford, VA ITRT
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Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Hey Joe! Glad you're here tonight!
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In reply to @jcjarski51
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hey
#NoVAedchat
! Glad to be here to chat!!
@ProfeTravis
@NotesFromHale
@coreythornblad
@ms_muto_phys
@BrianHerb17
@CHS_writer
@acuteteacher
abctec
May 24 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Michelle here...
#coughcoughcough
hope I will be here the entire time
#NoVAedchat
jcjarski51
May 24 @ 8:02 PM EDT
@MoJoEdTech
@TJdaTRT
@vmhill2
@ffesitrt
@MBES_ITRT
Come Join us!
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NotesFromHale
May 24 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hey everyone! I'll be tweeting in and out tonight! Focusing on 201923 different things but need some enrichment!
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libraryms
May 24 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hi, I'm Gretchen, middle school librarian at
@kilmerlibrary
!
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Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hey Michelle! Are you under the weather? Hope you feel better soon!
#NOVAedchat
In reply to @abctec
jcjarski51
May 24 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Thank you glad I could make it.
#novaedchat
In reply to @Techy_Margaret
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hey
@NotesFromHale
@libraryms
! Glad you are here!
#NOVAedchat
acuteteacher
May 24 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Katie G5 t from fcps- checking in and out bw bedtime negotiations
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Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:03 PM EDT
hehe love the negotiations :)
#NoVAedchat
. Glad you're here!
In reply to @acuteteacher
abctec
May 24 @ 8:03 PM EDT
YES! For a week! Ugh! Fever to coughing :(
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In reply to @Techy_Margaret
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hey Tyler! Glad you're joining us tonight!!
#NoVAedchat
In reply to @witmanedu, @NoVAEdChat
libraryms
May 24 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Me too! 8pm is tough sometimes w/ bedtime! Especially as summer gets closer...
#noVAedchat
In reply to @acuteteacher
acuteteacher
May 24 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Really think anyone going into a negotiation field should have to train by putting 3 year olds to bed
#novaedchat
In reply to @Techy_Margaret
tscesney
May 24 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Tim
#fcpssbts
here. About to read some bedtime stories.
@MsKingVES
is a knowledgeable
#Novaedchat
contributor
NoVAEdChat
May 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Q1 What strategies and tools do you use to provide choices and personalize learning?
#NoVAedchat
acuteteacher
May 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT
It's still light out mommy! š
#novaedchat
In reply to @libraryms
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Oh man! Lots of folks around my school are catching it. I'm trying to stay healthy! *fingerscrossed*
#novaedchat
In reply to @abctec
witmanedu
May 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Hey
#novaedchat
! Tyler here! I'm a tech facilitator and middle school science teacher! Hopefully more friends from
@pgcps
can join in!
witmanedu
May 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Always happy to be here!
#novaedchat
In reply to @Techy_Margaret, @NoVAEdChat
jcjarski51
May 24 @ 8:06 PM EDT
A1: We use Hyperdocs through Google Slides with 2nd-5th along with Google Classroom
#noVAedchat
Trying to work putting audio in.
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Choices of topics & HOW to show learning is great but can be scary too. Start with menus/choice boards
https://t.co/Nl4kQem9Yf
#novaedchat
abctec
May 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT
A1: with Gr-2 and 3 - I recently created a Makerspace/Activity free Choice chart related to what we have learned all year.
#NoVAedchat
libraryms
May 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT
just one more story mommy!
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In reply to @acuteteacher
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Love that! I'm working with several Ts to think differently about final exams. showing what we've learned in different ways
#novaedchat
In reply to @abctec
timothy_tanner1
May 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
A1: Keep it open where students can create.
#NoVAedchat
abctec
May 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Yup. Start more structured and then pull back and allow for more free choice. I'm in the middle of this right now.
#novaedchat
In reply to @Techy_Margaret
NotesFromHale
May 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1 PBL has been a great way to provide my Ss with choice this year. Give Ss a ? and appropriate material, see where they fly!
#noVAedchat
witmanedu
May 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1: I've been using Google Classroom alot recently to collect artifacts of students learning. Makes giving Ss choice much easier
#novaedchat
libraryms
May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1:
#makerspace
is all about choice. Libraries & free reading all about choice. PBLs that have choice w/ topic & end product.
#novaedchat
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
I think too many times ppl think of blended learning as using an adaptive software/website for drill/practice
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jcjarski51
May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
#novaedchat
This is so hard because of the Testing culture we have created. Though so important.
In reply to @Techy_Margaret, @abctec
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Hey
#novaedchat
! Hope y'all having a good night. Great to see everyone!
witmanedu
May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Agreed! I'm trying to figure out what we will do in our class this year for our final project. Still deciding...
#novaedchat
In reply to @Techy_Margaret, @abctec
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Hi Tyler!
#novaedchat
In reply to @witmanedu, @pgcps
libraryms
May 24 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Love the idea of menus/choice boards.
#noVAedchat
In reply to @Techy_Margaret
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:11 PM EDT
#novaedchat
NoVAEdChat
May 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Q1 What strategies and tools do you use to provide choices and personalize learning?
#NoVAedchat
timothy_tanner1
May 24 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Tim from Charleston, SC.
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tscesney
May 24 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1 Showing former S created products can inspire. Important to be willing to accept ideas you have not previously considered
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techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT
@AshleyP_EE
&
@kelly_freiheit
this would be a great
#novaedchat
for y'all!
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Hi Tim!
#novaedchat
In reply to @timothy_tanner1
libraryms
May 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1: Key to keep choice open-ended. One proj, 1st pd, we said, for ex, a poster. Guest what all of 1st pd made? Lesson learned.
#noVAedchat
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Also great to have students create for the next incoming class - one of my Ts does a handbook. Ss choose what advice to include
#novaedchat
In reply to @tscesney
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Me too! Controlled choice is a great way to start (or end up)!
#novaedchat
In reply to @libraryms, @Techy_Margaret
jcjarski51
May 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1: I'm working with Ts in transition from old school to new school. Change is hard for us all, right?
#noVAedchat
timothy_tanner1
May 24 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Change is hard but worth it!
#NoVAedchat
In reply to @jcjarski51
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Yes! Ask kids what they would like to try.
#novaedchat
In reply to @tscesney
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:14 PM EDT
We are all there!
#novaedchat
In reply to @jcjarski51
jcjarski51
May 24 @ 8:14 PM EDT
#novaedchat
Now this is an idea
@vmhill2
your Ss could totally do this.
In reply to @Techy_Margaret, @tscesney, @vmhill2
NoVAEdChat
May 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Q2 Share a tool, app , strategy or activity that has changed how your students learn.
#novaedchat
AssignmentHelpN
May 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT
#NOVAedchat
#ntchat
#siedchat
#suptchat
#vted
#SASDCHAT
A Guide for Using Case Studies in Online Classroom
https://t.co/SA4ZZzFre1
timothy_tanner1
May 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2: We are starting to use
#ClassFlow
in our district. It can change a lot in a classroom - especially in a 1:1 environment.
#NoVAedchat
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2 using Single Point Rubrics can help when grading all of this
#choice
work!
https://t.co/Yd9y60Entb
#novaedchat
@cultofpedagogy
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2 - Google Classroom has changed everything! Students have choices and Ts have an easy way to collect a variety of assignments
#novaedchat
jcjarski51
May 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2: We are at the start and its funny, but Google Apps and Google search. I showed the Ss how to search and now they can't stop
#noVAedchat
NotesFromHale
May 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2 NETFLIX. It's not all binge-watching Friends people! As a language teacher I've encouraged it as a tool for authentic content
#noVAedchat
abctec
May 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2: I have allowed students to
#play
. Lesson structure more exploration and discovery.
#novaedchat
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Yay! Glad you could join us. Answer each question and be sure to include
#novaedchat
so people can see it!
In reply to @kelly_freiheit
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:18 PM EDT
#novaedchat
NoVAEdChat
May 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Q2 Share a tool, app , strategy or activity that has changed how your students learn.
#novaedchat
kelly_freiheit
May 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT
1:1 conferencing prior with Ss can help them make decisions on PLs. Ever tried an Edcamp in your classroom?
#novaedchat
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT
For sure. So excited over the
@Promethean
panels &
@ClassFlow
#transformccsd
#novaedchat
timothy_tanner1
May 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2: We are starting to use
#ClassFlow
in our district. It can change a lot in a classroom - especially in a 1:1 environment.
#NoVAedchat
timothy_tanner1
May 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2:
#BlendedLearning
is also a game changer!
#NoVAedchat
jcjarski51
May 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: Our Blended Ss have taken off and some are even starting to teach the Ts. How to use the tools. Thinking of ways to leverage
#noVAedchat
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT
In-class
#EdCamp
sounds awesome. What a great idea!
#novaedchat
In reply to @kelly_freiheit
jcjarski51
May 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT
This is a cool idea and would be cool to try.
#novaedchat
In reply to @kelly_freiheit
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Welcome to
#NoVAedchat
Kelly!! So glad you're here with us!
In reply to @kelly_freiheit
libraryms
May 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2: (back after bedtime shenanigans): I have
#FlipgridFever
.
#Flipgrid
is such a great tool.
#noVAedchat
abctec
May 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2: I also build in a purposeful individual Ss reflection time at the end of each lesson.
#novaedchat
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2 I have to shout out
#BlendedLearning
. So many options/so much flexibility. And Digital breakouts šb/c awesome
#novaedchat
@2TechCoaches
tscesney
May 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Listening! I love G Classroom questions and commenting, with modeling and direction of course for our ES Ss. A2
#novaedchat
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Me too! We're using it for our end of the year staff reflection - everyone was asked to make "Just one" meaningful change
#novaedchat
In reply to @libraryms
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Reflection for Ts and Ss is so important and so often overlooked!
#novaedchat
abctec
May 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2: I also build in a purposeful individual Ss reflection time at the end of each lesson.
#novaedchat
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
I hope your tool is
#listening
, Tim, because I LOVE that one.
#novaedchat
In reply to @tscesney
witmanedu
May 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2: Recently our class has tried out
@breakoutEDU
digital breakouts! Some Ss even were doing some at home! Love them!
#novaedchat
jcjarski51
May 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
The key is that follow through. Without it then its just the same old same old.
#novaedchat
In reply to @tscesney
libraryms
May 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
I love
#BreakoutEDU
! I like the physical breakouts better (I find they drive more talk, more collaboration), but all are fun!
#noVAedchat
In reply to @techinteaching, @2TechCoaches
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Preach it,
@Techy_Margaret
!
#novaedchat
In reply to @Techy_Margaret, @Techy_Margaret
abctec
May 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT
I started this again in a more systematic way, teaching 7-9 year olds HOW TO reflect.
#NOVAedchat
In reply to @Techy_Margaret
libraryms
May 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Great idea!
#noVAedchat
In reply to @Techy_Margaret
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Me too! We've been building standards-aligned ones. We have a WW2 one, if anyone wants to try it!
@2TechCoaches
#novaedchat
In reply to @witmanedu, @breakoutEDU, @2TechCoaches
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT
I sure will. Thanks, Tyler!
#novaedchat
In reply to @witmanedu, @jcjarski51, @kelly_freiheit, @StudentEdcamp
NoVAEdChat
May 24 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Q3 What are your favorite personalized and blended learning resources? These might be tools, apps, strategies or activities.
#novaedchat
libraryms
May 24 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Yes please! Can you share?
#novaedchat
#WWIII
In reply to @techinteaching, @witmanedu, @breakoutEDU, @2TechCoaches
abctec
May 24 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Excellent!
#NOVAedchat
In reply to @witmanedu, @breakoutEDU
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:25 PM EDT
I might have talking it up.
#novaedchat
In reply to @timothy_tanner1, @Promethean, @ClassFlow
jcjarski51
May 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
I have found
@LearnZillion
and VirtualNerd are great and the Ss love them.
#noVAedchat
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3 I love when students have choices over their creation -
@adobespark
@canva
iMovie, lots of choices!
#noVAedchat
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
#novaedchat
NoVAEdChat
May 24 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Q3 What are your favorite personalized and blended learning resources? These might be tools, apps, strategies or activities.
#novaedchat
TechNerdLB
May 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3 My favorite is finding a person to collaborate with.
#novaedchat
libraryms
May 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3: I incorporate a lot of station-based activities into instruction. Hands-on, tech & non-tech, lots of movement.
#noVAedchat
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A3 Google Drawings is the most overlooked. sooo awesome to collaborate & create.
@jmattmiller
says it's like digital posterboard
#novaedchat
timothy_tanner1
May 24 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A3: Use QR codes/hyperdocs at stations so students have everything they need to take off.
#NoVAedchat
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:29 PM EDT
My favorite resource as always, is my
#PLN
...and
@EdElements
(&
@kelly_freiheit
and
@TechNerdLB
)
#novaedchat
jcjarski51
May 24 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A3: The next step with some Ts is to get them away from the test thinking and more a creation thinking with Blended Learning
#noVAedchat
libraryms
May 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Can you give me an example of how you would use G-Draw in instruction?
#NoVAedchat
In reply to @Techy_Margaret, @jmattmiller
kelly_freiheit
May 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A3 I saw Screenchomp used in a classroom in Yuma w/ Kinders and
@AshleyP_EE
for recording
#novaedchat
timothy_tanner1
May 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Graphic organizers
#NoVAedchat
In reply to @libraryms, @Techy_Margaret, @jmattmiller
abctec
May 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A3: I provide links for follow up to lessons by keeping my Blackboard site current and changing so students can access anytime
#NOVAedchat
jcjarski51
May 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
What kind of devices do you use? We have Chromebooks, but want to try this idea.
#novaedchat
In reply to @timothy_tanner1
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
My favorite part of
#gsuite
hands down.
#novaedchat
In reply to @Techy_Margaret, @jmattmiller
2TechCoaches
May 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Here is a link to the WW2
#StandardsAligned
breakout! Enjoy!
#novaedchat
https://t.co/pHFNZPtplk
timothy_tanner1
May 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT
We have mixed in our district - some Chromebooks and some iPads. You can use URL shortners for Chromebooks instead of QR codes.
#NoVAedchat
In reply to @jcjarski51
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT
You can definitely use QR codes with
#Chromebooks
. There are a bunch of extensions.
https://t.co/V5R0tpXZ2Q
#novaedchat
In reply to @jcjarski51, @timothy_tanner1
TechNerdLB
May 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3: I love using
#hyperdocs
to keep students organized and on track during independent time.
#noVAedchat
jcjarski51
May 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT
True I was just wondering if you found an extension to do QR with Chromebooks.
#novaedchat
In reply to @timothy_tanner1
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT
So many ways!! Graphic organizers, creating posters, taking notes visually .... all of these while collaborating with classmates
#Novaedchat
In reply to @libraryms, @jmattmiller
timothy_tanner1
May 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT
True - but I'm still waiting on the rear facing cameras coming that will make it easier.
#NoVAedchat
In reply to @techinteaching, @jcjarski51
AshleyP_EE
May 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3 PL vanguard teachers in
@District197
use MasterPaths in Canvas to provide differiated learning pathways for students
#NoVAedchat
#wow
abctec
May 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3: I like activities/tools that are independent of the computer
#ozobots
#osmos
#criticalthinking
skills
#NOVAedchat
kelly_freiheit
May 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT
I learned this from our partners' presentation at the
#plsummit
#novaedchat
@emwoody8
@AmyWinstead
@lainiebg
witmanedu
May 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2: Recently our class has tried out
@breakoutEDU
digital breakouts! Some Ss even were doing some at home! Love them!
#novaedchat
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT
For sure.
#playlists
can give kids choice but keep them focused.
#novaedchat
In reply to @TechNerdLB
NoVAEdChat
May 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q4 Tell us your best tip or trick for personalizing learning in your schools?
#novaedchat
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
100%. Touch screens are awesome, rear cameras would be a
#gamechanger
#novaedchat
In reply to @timothy_tanner1, @jcjarski51
witmanedu
May 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A3: Recebtly we've been exploring hyperdocs! I won the
#HyperDocHandbook
by
@lhighfill
&
@kellyihilton
at
@edcampnova
!
#novaedchat
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Here are more ideas:
https://t.co/nZgajIkLJy
and GO templates:
https://t.co/tTRkzTFOjf
#novaedchat
In reply to @libraryms, @jmattmiller
emcnair1
May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Awesome! Reflection is where the transferable learning happens. Also great when Ss stop, reflect in the middle, along the way.
#novaedchat
abctec
May 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2: I also build in a purposeful individual Ss reflection time at the end of each lesson.
#novaedchat
TechNerdLB
May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A4: Easy peasy -
#BlendedLearning
Yay for
@EdElements
#NoVAedchat
witmanedu
May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Awesome! They're super engaging... even for adults!
#novaedchat
In reply to @kelly_freiheit, @emwoody8, @AmyWinstead, @lainiebg
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Hyperdocs are a great way to build in choice and differentiation and collaboration. So important!
#NoVAedchat
#YayForPrizes
In reply to @witmanedu, @lhighfill, @kellyihilton, @edcampnova
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A4 Take risks. First you have to let go of some control. Which is hard. But don't do it all at once!! :)
#NoVAedchat
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:37 PM EDT
#novaedchat
NoVAEdChat
May 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q4 Tell us your best tip or trick for personalizing learning in your schools?
#novaedchat
emcnair1
May 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Ellen here,from FCPS Library Program...just stopping by, wish I could stay - great ideas, insights and you know I ā¤ļøthis topic!
#noVAedchat
jcjarski51
May 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A4: A tip I always tell Ts is to have a clear vision for Blended Learning. It will amplify good , but amplify bad if you dont
#NoVAedchat
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Glad you stopped by!
#novaedchat
In reply to @emcnair1
abctec
May 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A4: we have implemented an engagement block to help meet Ss personal interests, needs, and cultures... and
#AcademicChoice
#novaedchat
BrianHerb17
May 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Joining late! Some
#NoVAedchat
is better than none at all.
timothy_tanner1
May 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A4: I love when students are given more freedom to decide how they want to show what they have learned.
#creation
#freedom
#NoVAedchat
kelly_freiheit
May 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Thanks
@techinteaching
for pushing me to do my first EVER edchat!
#novaedchat
@EdElements
@CCSDInnovation
@AshleyP_EE
tscesney
May 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A3 Video. No matter where hosted a T created video is gold.
#noVAedchat
Have you seen
https://t.co/qA5TbuNUbp
libraryms
May 24 @ 8:40 PM EDT
totally sidetracked by the WWII breakout...is there a chat going on? :)
@techinteaching
@2TechCoaches
#noVAedchat
witmanedu
May 24 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Love this idea! Sounds similar to 20% time. Can you tell me more about the admin piece of this? How was it setup? Logistics?
#novaedchat
In reply to @abctec
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Glad you could make it. Some
@BrianHerb17
is definitely better than none.
#novaedchat
In reply to @BrianHerb17, @BrianHerb17
libraryms
May 24 @ 8:41 PM EDT
thanks! I'll take a look
#noVAedchat
In reply to @Techy_Margaret, @jmattmiller
BrianHerb17
May 24 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A4 Choice in reading/writing, time to reflect on strengths and areas to revisit
#NoVAedchat
libraryms
May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Very cool! We have done something similar with our mid-day intervention block. Enrichment courses, all Ss get to choose 2x/week
#noVAedchat
In reply to @abctec
emcnair1
May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Yes! Choices invigorate learning. Also choices on how to communicate ideas.
#novaedchat
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3 I love when students have choices over their creation -
@adobespark
@canva
iMovie, lots of choices!
#noVAedchat
emwoody8
May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4: Personalizing learning for adults so they can create it for students.
#NoVAedchat
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Hahaha! Music to my ears. Let us know if you have questions about it.
#novaedchat
#standardbreakouts
In reply to @libraryms, @2TechCoaches
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Hi Emilie!
#novaedchat
In reply to @emwoody8
abctec
May 24 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Admin set it in Master schedule. Left it open-ended for Ts this year. next year I will be leading an "engagement" VerticalTeam.
#NOVAedchat
In reply to @witmanedu
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Like that statement that tech isn't the driver... it's an accelerator. Makes it go faster and magnifies good and bad!
#NoVAedchat
In reply to @jcjarski51
witmanedu
May 24 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4: I have to agree with the majority here and say
#blendedlearning
! So many options for diffentiation (...when used right)
#novaedchat
jcjarski51
May 24 @ 8:43 PM EDT
I also love this idea. We have an RtI block, but this I think would fit and might get "more for the buck"
#novaedchat
In reply to @witmanedu, @abctec
timothy_tanner1
May 24 @ 8:43 PM EDT
We have a few schools implementing this. It reminds me of the 20% time that some companies like
@Google
use.
#NoVAedchat
In reply to @abctec, @Google
TechNerdLB
May 24 @ 8:44 PM EDT
That is the KEY to getting it to students.
#PracticeWhatYouPreach
and
#Model
what you want your teachers to do!
#novaedchat
In reply to @emwoody8
witmanedu
May 24 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Do students decide what "engagement" activity to go to? Does that activity change periodically?
#novaedchat
In reply to @abctec
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:44 PM EDT
There are some awesome teachers doing/trying
#20time
in their classes, too.
#novaedchat
@brookhouser
In reply to @timothy_tanner1, @abctec, @Google, @brookhouser
NoVAEdChat
May 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Q5 How do you learn about new tools and strategies?
#novaedchat
abctec
May 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Yes! This has replaced some of our RI time as much of that is embedded in LA and Math lesson block.
#novaedchat
topics are open to Ts and Ss
In reply to @jcjarski51, @witmanedu
jcjarski51
May 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT
I've tried to flip most of my PD with teachers for this reason.
#novaedchat
In reply to @emwoody8
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:46 PM EDT
#novaedchat
NoVAEdChat
May 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Q5 How do you learn about new tools and strategies?
#novaedchat
abctec
May 24 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Yes and yes! Each team/grade has done it a little different but one had a list of activities and Ss chose what they wanted
#NOVAedchat
In reply to @witmanedu
timothy_tanner1
May 24 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A5:
#NoVAedchat
of course!!!
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A5 Conversations with my PLN on
@voxer
& twitter! Reading blogs. Talking to other Ts and tech coaches about what works/doesn't
#novaedchat
BrianHerb17
May 24 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A5 Get out of the classroom and connect with other educators. So much easier now! Not to date myself, but back in the day...
#NoVAedchat
TechNerdLB
May 24 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A5 I learn from you guys!
#novaedchat
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A5 I mostly learn from
#PLN
, Twitter, and Podcasts.
#novaedchat
abctec
May 24 @ 8:47 PM EDT
And some are a more structured where Ss have an overarching topic but can do different activities under that topic.
#NOVAedchat
In reply to @witmanedu
jcjarski51
May 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A5: I learn of new tools through searching myself, but more schools are starting to use Blended Learning, so other ITRTs as well
#NoVAedchat
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Awwww!
#novaedchat
In reply to @timothy_tanner1
libraryms
May 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A5: Talk to people! Watch other Ts teach. Visit other schools. Twitter chats,
#vedchat
(my new fav), reading prof lit
#NoVAedchat
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Hahahaha!
#novaedchat
In reply to @BrianHerb17
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A5 We are working on a project to connect our schools and Ts with each other. Big district makes that rough sometimes/always!!
#NoVAedchat
witmanedu
May 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Very cool! We used to have something similar but unfortunately there wasn't enough buy-in to keep it going...
#novaedchat
In reply to @abctec
tscesney
May 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A5 I read
#noVAedchat
and I eat in the staff lounge. Both places offer great a
#PLN
and tested strategies.
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Watching other teachers at work is HUGE! Definitely want to get more teachers doing this.
#novaedchat
In reply to @libraryms
BrianHerb17
May 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A5: There are so many ways to "get out of the classroom" today. I've learned so much from
#NoVAedchat
In person connections important too!
BrianHerb17
May 24 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A5 Get out of the classroom and connect with other educators. So much easier now! Not to date myself, but back in the day...
#NoVAedchat
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Sometimes all it takes is finding out someone else has the same struggles... put your heads together and solve it!
#novaedchat
jcjarski51
May 24 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Now that we are a Google County we are looking into Team Drive to share resources with the different Blended learning Ts.
#novaedchat
In reply to @Techy_Margaret
TechNerdLB
May 24 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5 I ā¤ļø that if your open to it, you can learn something from anybody (despite subject/grade/style)
#novaedchat
emwoody8
May 24 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5: Twitter, my CCSD colleagues, and our thought partners
@EdElements
@newtechnetwork
#NoVAedchat
BrianHerb17
May 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT
And that's the key! You've got to be open to it.
#NoVAedchat
In reply to @TechNerdLB
abctec
May 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A5; colleagues, magazines, online articles,
#twitter
#mashable
#kickstarter
#novaedchat
witmanedu
May 24 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A5: Twitter chats like
#NoVAedchat
obviously plus some blogs here and there. I also recently started listening to podcasts on my commute!
Techy_Margaret
May 24 @ 8:54 PM EDT
YES! This is so key. We have to be open to continually learning!!
#NoVAedchat
TechNerdLB
May 24 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5 I ā¤ļø that if your open to it, you can learn something from anybody (despite subject/grade/style)
#novaedchat
jcjarski51
May 24 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Right now I am using a combination of Google Sites and Google Classroom. Looking to fine tune, since I am just starting
#novaedchat
In reply to @witmanedu, @emwoody8, @YouTube
NoVAEdChat
May 24 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Q6 I donāt know how Iād survive withoutā¦
#novaedchat
witmanedu
May 24 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Ah ok! Google Sites does make sense as a landing site for all PD questions!
#NoVAedchat
In reply to @jcjarski51, @emwoody8, @YouTube
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT
#novaedchat
NoVAEdChat
May 24 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Q6 I donāt know how Iād survive withoutā¦
#novaedchat
jcjarski51
May 24 @ 8:57 PM EDT
I don't know how I would survive without the Ss. They are the ones that are helping me move change the fastest.
#NoVAedchat
techinteaching
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A6- this one is easy...My People. No question.
#novaedchat
abctec
May 24 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A6: ... Ts at my school willing to try things out with young Ss (we are only k3) and go out of comfort zone
#novaedchat
timothy_tanner1
May 24 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A6: I don't know how I'd survive without G Suite. GAFE completely changed the workflow for our team.
#NoVAedchat
AshleyP_EE
May 24 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A6: I don't know how I'd live without
@GoogleForEdu
and my
@EdElements
Team!
#NoVAedchat
NoVAEdChat
May 24 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Thank you for joining us tonight! Please follow each other and build your
#PLN
and join us next Wednesday for another
#NoVAedchat
!
BrianHerb17
May 24 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Q6: People that know more than me, & more importantly they know different stuff than me. I have Qs every day. They have answers.
#NoVAedchat
TechNerdLB
May 24 @ 8:59 PM EDT
A6 a sense of
#curiosity
and
#tacos
#novaedchat
