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LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:00 PM EDT

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LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Kelly, Austin, TX, HS Instructional Coach, ~ #gafechat host, and anything with cheese (non stinky kind though)

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Today's #gafechat is all about lesson design in a digital age. The resources shared can be nondigital in nature though.

JChanter22 Sep 19 @ 9:02 PM EDT

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LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:03 PM EDT

#gafechat uses the Q# & A# format. Ex: respond to Q1 by starting your tweet with A1. Don’t forget the hashtag.

Kathryn_sims09 Sep 19 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Mississippi, 2nd grade teacher, anything sweet! #gafechat

mbswoods Sep 19 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Mindy Woods, Instructional Technologist from DFW area. I love cookies! #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:05 PM EDT

1st #gafechat question is one minute away. Let's get this party started!!!

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Very quiet tonight in #gafechat....guess people don't like lesson designing???

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1: What is your stance in regards to educators designing lesson plans? Does your school require lesson plans? #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: I strongly believe in intentionally planning for instruction, also believe Ts need to be flexible & adjust based on needs #gafechat

tkraz Sep 19 @ 9:07 PM EDT

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mrsamber10 Sep 19 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Amy, Chicagoland area, Business Ed Teacher, love sweet treats! #gafechat

tkraz Sep 19 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 Start with a plan with Ss in mind but be prepared for changes. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: My school does not require lesson plans, but it is strongly expected that all teachers have well thought out plans #gafechat

kylelaurie Sep 19 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Steve, Tech Integrator from the FLX. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Seriously! It has never been this dead before. Makes me sad...#gafechat

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teachermike72 Sep 19 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Hi everyone, sorry for being late! Mike from CA here :) #gafechat

mbswoods Sep 19 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: I thought no having the to plan lessons is one of best tings Ts do, love to see cross discipline Ts planning together #gafechat

teachermike72 Sep 19 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: I believe in planning, of course, but not necessarily in a detailed Madeline Hunter style plan. No requirement at my school. #gafechat

mrsamber10 Sep 19 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: Also strongly agree with intentional planning, school doesn't require lesson plans #gafechat

JChanter22 Sep 19 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: not required but definitely done. Our curriculums demand preparation. #gafechat

mbswoods Sep 19 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: we are not required to turn in lesson plans, and my principal tries to give grade/Dept teams time to plan together #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Q2: What type of ‘opening’ activities do your Ss engage in during the first few minutes of class/content change? Share examples. #gafechat

kylelaurie Sep 19 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 Not required at my school. I think planning is important...not sure everyday formal lesson plans are. #gafechat

gderry Sep 19 @ 9:12 PM EDT

#gafechat Geoff Derry IT Integrator @IGBintschool Kuala Lumpur

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LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I think the Madeline Hunter style gives lesson planning a bad name...of course only those of us old enough to remember it. #gafechat

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tkraz Sep 19 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 Not required by school but something is required by professionalism. Distracted right now bc planning part of tomorrow. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: IMO starter activities should not take more than 10% of class time & should hook or challenge Ss thinking #gafechat

mbswoods Sep 19 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Yes! We always need to have the Ss in mind as we plan...Meet them where they are to walk them on the path to success #gafechat

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JChanter22 Sep 19 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: differs by Ts. Homework check, bellwork, silent reading, apps, google classroom poll. #gafechat

teachermike72 Sep 19 @ 9:13 PM EDT

It is SO banal...I get sick at the thought of doing it. Lesson planning should not be that trivial or text heavy. #gafechat

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gderry Sep 19 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2 #gafechat I love to start classes with #5mins4fun

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: Here is my IC website https://t.co/aaWKM4LkoU use lesson design component filter & select 'Opening' activities 2 see my favs #gafechat

mbswoods Sep 19 @ 9:14 PM EDT

We just got home from 8th football game, didn't have my usual prep time😬#gafechat

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teachermike72 Sep 19 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: Walk-in music, review of previous day's stuff, and then reminders of upcoming assignment deadlines. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: I am huge on the 'Which One Does Not Belong' strategy to get Ss to think about things differently https://t.co/j9IY5V5qfN #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Yes. It isn't about scripting...it is about making sure that all the important elements are thought through. #gafechat

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tkraz Sep 19 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 Doing lots of low stakes retrieval practice to see how well the previous lesson held up. Sometimes have an opening "monologue" #gafechat

mbswoods Sep 19 @ 9:15 PM EDT

We try to focus on learning goals/targets as we plan our lessons. #gafechat

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kylelaurie Sep 19 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 I love a sponge activity that reinforces previous learning. Could be a quizlet.. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:16 PM EDT

What is #5mins4fun - I have never seen this hashtag. #gafechat

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teachermike72 Sep 19 @ 9:16 PM EDT

My planning is actually pretty informal. Can DM with my practices if interested. #gafechat

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teachermike72 Sep 19 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Of course! Not just throw things together to fill up time! #gafechat

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mrsamber10 Sep 19 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: opener needs to hook students, prepare them for future content, or review content #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: I like brain teasers, such as my 'Where in the World' #worldgeochat activity https://t.co/uNwV5PajN2 #gafechat

teachermike72 Sep 19 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Do you do a opener every single day? I do when we're changing content or starting a new unit. #gafechat

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tkraz Sep 19 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Or all three! #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Q3: What resources/tools do you use to help pre-plan questions that promote higher-order thinking? #gafechat

mbswoods Sep 19 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: I've seen padlet used lots at our school, also Quizlet is a new hit this year #gafechat

gderry Sep 19 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3 #gafechat Plickers is a great low tech version of Quizlet https://t.co/biREl0tytI

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teachermike72 Sep 19 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3: Input from my PLN, many times :) Also take a few mins in the morning to come up with discussion ?s when lesson calls for them. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: I love the question matrix to help plan Qs & get Ss to create Qs - bottom right is more HOT https://t.co/jgCWXX0nOH #gafechat

mrsamber10 Sep 19 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: experience! I write notes everyday after class to help create questions/tweaks for the following year/semester #gafechat

JChanter22 Sep 19 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: @Flipgrid @Newsela @brainpop @YouTube #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:23 PM EDT

That is awesome that you take the time to reflect after every class. I think that is such a valuable use of time! #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: Here is a developing higher order thinking questions resource https://t.co/xOpKcVxu77 #gafechat

teachermike72 Sep 19 @ 9:24 PM EDT

What subject does this lend itself to? Looks great, but what is it designed for? #gafechat

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mrsamber10 Sep 19 @ 9:24 PM EDT

It took time to develop the habit, but it's so worthwhile! #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q4: What strategies do you use to engage students in vocabulary development? #gafechat

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The Complete Guide to UK Car Driving Theory Test https://t.co/skWVo4OBdl #edchatma #elmused #gafechat

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The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/N8NF3byMeG #edchatma #elmused #gafechat

WLE_Music Sep 19 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 I have a jar of question stems that are color coded by to their level of thinking. I use these and fill in the blanks. #gafechat

gderry Sep 19 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A4 #gafechat #flipgrid is great for vocab

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LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A4: I do love my 'animated dictionaries' activity b/c it takes understanding to choose gif that shows word https://t.co/l9Q0L6BZkl #gafechat

tkraz Sep 19 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3 Each day I think of q's that will get them to think about that day's lesson and ask them them the following class. #gafechat

teachermike72 Sep 19 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A4: Not too many. I do ask them to give definitions in their own words and in a way that I know they understand new terms. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Not sure original intent, but I see it in ELA, Science, Social Studies. Really any subject where Ss are to inquire about things #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A4: I love the Frayer Model for having students develop understandnig of vocab. Here is template: https://t.co/RA3UrGFCT3 #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A4: Also the best strategy for vocab is making it an expectation that they use the words when speaking & writing #gafechat

teachermike72 Sep 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Thanks for posting it! Just put it in Pocket account :) #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Great! Did you create the question stems or find them somewhere? #gafechat

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WLE_Music Sep 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A4 I use Youtube videos focused on content specifc vocab to help Ss become more comfortable with the terminology. Vocab in songs! #gafechat

WLE_Music Sep 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Our principal gave them to us, but I'm sure she got them somewhere. They are invaluable to me. #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3: The games on quizlet, especially Quizlet Live, are a fun way to practice vocabulary #gafechat

teachermike72 Sep 19 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Don't suppose you have an example of a word that this model was used with? #gafechat

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JChanter22 Sep 19 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: sketchnoting for vocab is pretty sweet! #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:30 PM EDT

#gafechat will be archived, so check website after chat https://t.co/NvfwdltQty

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: On my website https://t.co/aaWKM4LkoU filter to 'vocabulary development' under student action for more ideas #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Q5: What are your favorite instructional strategies? Share links, descriptions, videos, etc. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A5: I have so many favorites! Again my IC website is filled with them https://t.co/aaWKM52Vgs use filters to narrow down #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4: Here are some vocabulary building templates https://t.co/VVQ0wrna0z #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Sure: see slides 8 and 9 for examples https://t.co/VVQ0wrna0z #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A5: Ss using bubbl.us to organize information into mind maps is always good #gafechat

teachermike72 Sep 19 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A5: Short interactive lectures, turn and talk, simulations, @listenwiselearn, primary source studies, games, slide deck collab's. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Yes, it is one of my favorite games. The brain teasers that I created was just another way to look at the world. #gafechat

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gderry Sep 19 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A5 #gafechat #360maths https://t.co/jb6A3cwve6 but can be used for any subject area I have seen it used for history very well

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teachermike72 Sep 19 @ 9:35 PM EDT

That's kinda cool. Thanks for pointing me to it!! #gafechat

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kylelaurie Sep 19 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A5 I love @nearpod! Content presentation...but so much more. Built in formative assessment, VR, flipping and blended learning #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A5: Graphic organizers is an instructional tool that is under utilized. Here are some great templates https://t.co/jqQ5AcxIEc #gafechat

mrsamber10 Sep 19 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A5: "I do, we do, you do," games, think-pair-share #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Q6: What type of formative assessment strategies do you use and generally speaking how often are you formatively assessing? #gafechat

teachermike72 Sep 19 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5: Also like @GetKahoot once in a while! Want to try @Flipgrid but am waiting on school tech committee for approval. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A6: Google Classroom question feature is perfect to get a quick assessment on what students know. Use short answer feature #gafechat

teachermike72 Sep 19 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A6: I use non-point quizzes, exit tickets & Google form surveys. Try to do this 1-2x a week. #gafechat

kylelaurie Sep 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A6 Tech makes it easy to give frequent short formative assessments that are immediate checks so reteaching can occur right away. #gafechat

mrsamber10 Sep 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A6: Use Kahoot and Google forms a lot. Try to assess every other day, if not everyday. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A6: Formative assessment doesn't have to be a quiz. Use exit tickets to get a quick gauge https://t.co/ZjkL24rYaw #gafechat

teachermike72 Sep 19 @ 9:42 PM EDT

That is a lot of forms and Kahoots. Do the Ss ever get bored? #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A6: Formative is perfect for having students show their understanding and you giving instant feedback https://t.co/UiW6CNCRme #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A6: Nearpod also has some great features that allow for formative assessment https://t.co/GkzFkg0iBy #gafechat

mrsamber10 Sep 19 @ 9:44 PM EDT

My students love Kahoot! Formative assessments are short and quick, just gives me a gage as to where they are. #gafechat

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teachermike72 Sep 19 @ 9:45 PM EDT

But if you're using it every day, will they get sick of it? #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Q7: What type of enrichment activities do you provide for students who finish early and need a challenge? #gafechat

MSEALpjethani Sep 19 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A4. I use the KIM vocab template with my students and it helps them learn new vocabulary words with a mnemonic #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Loved this no tech way of having students show understanding as they walked out the door #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A7: Brain teasers, challenges, real application projects are all great enrichment activities #gafechat

teachermike72 Sep 19 @ 9:49 PM EDT

How many of those do you have ready to go at any given time? #gafechat

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LearningCoup Sep 19 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A7: Enrichment through inquiry to go deeper, not necessarily jumping ahead. PBL is a homerun for this! #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Depends - brain teasers I would have a wide selection to choose from. Projects 1-2 could be as simple as create game w/ content #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Q8: What type of ‘closing’ activities do your Ss engage in - during the last few minutes of class - to wrap up the learning? #gafechat

LearningCoup Sep 19 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A4:Kids are never too old for word walls and flashlights. AP especially. Make digital versions, as well. Let Ss own the words. #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Q8: I love exit tickets b/c gives Ss a chance to reflect upon the day's learning. Here are some templates https://t.co/wEgrXVtNCd #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A8: Ss can self-assess and reflect upon their learning for that class. Plot their engagement vs. learning #gafechat

teachermike72 Sep 19 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A8: I do exit tickets as well, but TBH I usually let the kids relax in their seats for the last 5 mins of class. #gafechat

mrsamber10 Sep 19 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A8: 3-2-1 exit slip, clear/cloudy exit slip #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:56 PM EDT

I never used flashlights. I am seeing flashlights with different color bulbs - create shine the light game. #gafechat

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teachermike72 Sep 19 @ 9:56 PM EDT

What do you do if the kids don't know what to say about their learning or outright say they learned nothing that day? #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A8: A quick write is always a great closing tool to get students to quickly jot down everything they know the topic. #gafechat

LearningCoup Sep 19 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A8: Reflection on community, engagement, AND lesson effectiveness. Model Continuous Improvement by asking Ss what can be better #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Huge thank you to everyone who participated in #gafechat. The archive will be posted soon

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Next #gafechat will be October 3rd ~ stay tuned for questions

LISDTechie - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Have them jot down everything they did in class, for those who say nothing, ask them to jot down what they want 2 learn on topic. #gafechat

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