#Edchat is a hashtag, a movement—it is a weekly organized Twitter discussion of educators and people interested in education that meet virtually from all over the world. #Edchat serves as a conversation thread on Twitter and is also used for organized weekly discussions.
I cannot stress enough the importance of a project debrief after a student showcase- gives both Ss + Ts opportunity to reflect on what went well, what didn't, and how projects can be improved for next time. So valuable! ❤ #edchat
When responsibility for learning and teaching is shared by students and teachers then the performance of both improves... make shared responsibility the focus... rather than centering on students OR teachers. #edchat
Absolutely love this! I'm also an advocate of content cocreation between teachers and students and the broader community. Social media & tech make it possible to break down the classroom walls. #EdChat
Simple: Sit down and stop talking. Take an entire class period (or two) and have the Ss brainstorm what they’re passionate about, and turn it into a project. They drive all decisions and you (the teacher) simply remove obstacles. It takes a leap of faith, but one well worth it.
A1: In order to move from a teacher-centered to student centered classroom, we must get away from the "sit and get" where students are sponges absorbing and allow them the opportunity to engage in active learning strategies that sparks curiosity and inquiry. #edchat
When must stop to think about whether to student center or teacher center... you miss the point. Center on learning. That's the essential focus of education... #edchat
Lecture and direct instruction are not student centered learning, yet they are probably the dominant strategies for lessons used in our edu system. #Edchat
Anyone else who works in low performing school with little to no parent involvement find it EXTREMELY hard to move a place where student learning is more supported rather than directed every minute of the class period? #edchat
How often do our routine behavior management strategies work for those difficult Ss we all have? Does having a stern talking to in the principal's office help?
Unfortunately, many of our approaches are ineffective. What do you do that works? Share your ideas!
#edchat
Another great way is to allow students the opportunity to run your classroom Twitter and Facebook pages. Give them the opportunity to report what you are learning and share student artifacts! There is nothing more powerful to spark conversations at home! #empower#edchat
Schools should attack VAM validity and testing validity at the root but instead they buy into it, preferring to think it's an island of safety. #edchat
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@LauraGoldbergHC, @evan7257, @HoustonChron
Yes. But tech is not always available. Research is very difficult. Thinking outside of their own immediate lives is hard for any middle schooler let alone ones confined by low skill and poverty. It’s really the resilience thing that is more of an impediment to a project #edchat
Student centered clsrms are more fluid & flexible, not focused on getting thru “material” or curriculum, best lesson can be unplanned lesson, one that meets the needs of the students, those teachable moments #edchat
Update #edchat Does Preschool Pay Off? Tulsa Program Demonstrates Success - Tulsa, Okla., has been the focus of much debate over the long-term benefits of preschool. The most recent findings by Georgetown University researchers are another strong endo... https://t.co/y76YbAQ4d7
Thanks for hosting @ShiftParadigm! This is a great topic. It's difficult for teachers to give up control -- it's the most rewarding process. Students deserve a voice and control over their learning. Look at it as collaborative partners not traditional the teacher/student. #edchat
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@ShiftParadigm, @tomwhitby, @wmchamberlain, @DennisDill, @ShiftParadigm
I guve some relevant maths, some spelling, some reading comp/grammar and a fun quiz + the reading. What I'd prefer is the parents and Ss spending time together, playing outside, doing a puzzle, just enjoying each others company #pstchat#edutweetoz#EdChat
#edchat Agency and Autonomy are the heart of learner centered classrooms. Choice is essential. Learner centered classrooms offer Ss opportunities to make choices on pace, path, and place. #wvedchat
In K or Grade 1, determine what they are curious about & lead an #inquiry with them. What is essential is that they are exposed to a variety of topics. Wonderopolis is a good start #edchat
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@justwritewitht, @sgthomas1973, @dkreiness
In K or Grade 1, determine what they are curious about & lead an #inquiry with them. What is essential is that they are exposed to a variety of topics. Wonderopolis is a good start #edchat
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@justwritewitht, @sgthomas1973, @dkreiness
As a student teacher on my first prac, the front on the classroom to me was my comfort zone! And security blanket!, until I got more confident as the time went on then I found roaming a great way to teach. #edchat#edutweetoz#pstchat#pstchatwa#education
Classroom needs to be led by #Inquiry; what are the big ideas/universal themes Ss can explore on their own? Model how to ask driving Qs that are open ended w/ no 1 right answer. #edchat
Dec 14 As a student teacher on my first prac, the front on the classroom to me was my comfort zone! And security blanket!, until I got more confident as the time went on then I found roaming a great way to teach. #edchat#pstchat#pstchatwa#12daystwitter
#edchat NAPLAN 2017: results have largely flat-lined, and patterns of inequality continue - The results are in, and student achievement on NAPLAN has plateaued in literacy and numeracy, with s https://t.co/yIPgXOo8PY
My favorite part about this method is that students can come up with multiple answers to the question instead of following one path set by the teacher. #edchat
Or How could you + cognitive action (verb) + content (noun / noun phrase + condition (finisher). Ex) How could you analyze and interpret data on natural hazards to forecast future catastrophic events and inform the development of technologies to militate their effects? #edchat
As a student teacher on my first prac, the front on the classroom to me was my comfort zone! And security blanket!, until I got more confident as the time went on then I found roaming a great way to teach. #edchat#pstchat#pstchatwa#education#teaching
As a student teacher on my first prac, the front on the classroom to me was my comfort zone! And security blanket!, until I got more confident as the time went on then I found roaming a great way to teach. #edchat#pstchat#pstchatwa#education#teaching
If the day your class projects are collected you find that they all look alike, you may have assigned a recipe and not a project. Big Difference. #Edchat
@jenniferabrams says, “Each of us has ways of communicating that perhaps align with our generational inclinations and get in the way of building better relationships across generations.” How can you be more gen savvy in your communication? https://t.co/RdZGpJCQse#advice#edchat
For a S centered classroom, you need to know Ss but they need to know themselves as learners- do they know their learner profile - their strengths, needs & interests? #edchat
Or How could you + cognitive action (verb) + content (noun / noun phrase + condition (finisher). Ex) How could you analyze and interpret data on natural hazards to forecast future catastrophic events and inform the development of technologies to militate their effects? #edchat
Most imp is that we are no longer the keeper/giver of knowledge; it’s out there - imp is what are/can Ss do with it? Ss gain knowledge by asking good Qs. #edchat
6 Activities to Promote Computer Science Education
Take these small steps to encourage students to take notice of computer science and help them discover how much fun it can be. #compsci#STEM#edchathttps://t.co/8zEv2Q9jjR
Asking students to do the same task over and over again is not always conducive to meaningful learning. Asking students to do the same task..... #edchat#learning
Today Ss completed a STEAM activity on Grinch Day:
Can you make a working sleigh that holds the most presents going down a slope?
*couldnt be larger than Mrs. Knapp’s hand
*could only use popsicle sticks, const paper, + tape
#323learns#kidsdeserveit#happyclassrooms#edchat
African-American twelfth-graders are 2.6 X likelier to score below the proficient level on the NAEP reading exam than are white students. https://t.co/Zw7i00iAeV#EdChat@MichaelPetrilli
Great post and great visual to highlight the importance of student ownership when it comes to STUDENTS communicating their learning! Thanks for sharing, Graham. #sd23learns#bced#edtech#edchat
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@_grahamjohnson, @tracyacramer, @FreshGrade
True... but there must be some sort of exchange of knowledge. Best when students and teachers to share that responsibility for gaining and sharing knowledge... #edchat@itsmeSpiri@sgthomas1973
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@raspberryberet3, @itsmeSpiri, @sgthomas1973
.#fullyfundTitleIIA to ensure effective professional learning and support for teaching and learning in all schools — curriuclum implementation improves when teaching teams learn/work together #PLChat#edchat@LearningForward
Ahem. And cost $2,000,000 every year in taxpayer education dollars...
That's TWO MILLION. DOLLARS. Shouldn't the church be supplying the Chaplains?
#abed#ableg#abpoli#edchat#psbaa
Time? Lack of knowledge? Success criteria needs to be co constructed with Ss - have them assess exemplars, peer & self assess- where do I need to grow? What resources/ strategies can help me? How can my T help me? #edchat
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@ShiftParadigm, @tomwhitby, @RitaWirtz
#edchat Offering Student choices: Choices within choices-What books to read; what to write; when to start/finish a piece of writing; what goals to work on, etc.
NEW BLOG - Mistakes can help you learn, but only if we teach students to use them properly. The Triple A of Learning From Your Mistakes shows you how: https://t.co/hCVPMkZIlM
Student centered clsrms are more fluid & flexible, not focused on getting thru “material” or curriculum, best lesson can be unplanned lessons, one that meets the needs of the students, those teachable moments #edchat
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@ShiftParadigm, @raspberryberet3, @sgthomas1973
"Teachers still only work nine months of the year. They still get summers off. If you believe that then you probably don’t know many teachers." #edchat
I agree, except to replace min- none are/should be min. Visible Ts helping each other & Ss try/fail/climb, Ts cultivating proper S mentoring skills & motivating all upward...all so hard & vital!! #edchat
I followed too! I have been trying to catch up on this chat, but it is one you needed to be in at the start! I look forward to learning together, Shelby! Thanks! #EdChat
