#NVedchat Archive

#NVedchat is dedicated to increasing communication and collaboration of education related topics in the State of Nevada. Originally, created by Mr. Snehal Bhakta.

Monday May 7, 2018
10:00 PM EDT

  • NevadaEdChat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #NVedchat. Tonight’s topic is #Reflection.
  • NevadaEdChat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Let’s start by giving a shoutout to another educator(s) using their twitter handle and the hashtag #NVedchat to join us tonight!
  • LCHS_Bio May 7 @ 10:02 PM EDT
  • NevadaEdChat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Introduce yourself and share when you had to make a different or difficult choice in order to change the result... #NVedchat
  • LCHS_Bio May 7 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    I’m Kevin from Indianapolis, IN. I am a science educator and eCoach. I have made so many mistakes throughout my career that have led me to where I am today. Those mistakes have put me where I am supposed to be. #NVedchat
  • letscreatemoore May 7 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    I'm Amy, an eLearning coach from Indiana. The decision to leave the classroom was one of the hardest I've ever made. But I was tired of only being able to impact such a small parts of my kids' education. I want to help make learning fun in all classes. #NVedchat
  • NevadaEdChat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Q1: Reflection is an integral part of the learning process for students, teachers, & everyone! Why? #NVedchat
  • Dale_Chu May 7 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    HAPPENING NOW: @NevadaEdChat moderating a chat on reflection. Follow along at #NVedchat!
  • Snehalstocks - Moderator May 7 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    I'm Snehal from Vegas. I work in #CareerTechEd. I would always let Ss turn in stuff late. Then I stopped...no credit. Did things change in a hurry. Still accepted late every now and then...got to always mix it up! #NVedchat
  • BonanzaFire May 7 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    Reflection lets one analize true results and allows time to be proud of accomplishments yet focus on ways to change the results if there were mistakes #nvedchat
    In reply to @NevadaEdChat
  • LCHS_Bio May 7 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    R1: Most of my reflecting is done through chats like this. I share our thoughts and ideas and want feedback. You provide feedback to me that I use daily in my room. #NVedchat
  • Snehalstocks - Moderator May 7 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A1-How can you improve if you don't reflect on your mistakes and then improve upon them. If you don't reflect, then you won't see the value of learning it or how far you have come in the process. It's the invisible "r" in success. #NVedchat
  • letscreatemoore May 7 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    A1 Without reflection, we run the risk of our mistakes being fruitless. We must all reflect in order to learn what works and doesn't work. #NVedchat
  • Snehalstocks - Moderator May 7 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Agreed! #Reflection helps us to move forward and make changes toward a better path... #NVedchat
    In reply to @letscreatemoore
  • LCHS_Bio May 7 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    R1: I think I would reflect more if i blogged as well. That’s my area to improve next year. I’m having my Ss next year do the same. I’m teaching a new content area so reflection will be essential moving forward. Already nervous about it. #NVedchat
  • NevadaEdChat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    Q2: We do not learn from experience...we learn from reflecting on experience. How do you accomplish this for our students or ourselves? #NVedchat
  • LCHS_Bio May 7 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    AP Physics... #NVedchat
    In reply to @letscreatemoore
  • MaggieJCox May 7 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A1 reflection helps us analyze from a different perspective, learn and change the way we approach things #NVedchat
  • LCHS_Bio May 7 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    R2: I’ve always been a data geek. I also think that chunking and assessing for learning is very beneficial for mastery of content and recollection. Having Ss keep track of their data helps a lot. #NVedchat
  • Snehalstocks - Moderator May 7 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A2-Go over projects, activities, assessments, etc..as a group and individually depend on situation. Ask for the positives "+" and what you would change "deltas" and why? You'll be amazed at the learning that happens. #NVedchat
  • letscreatemoore May 7 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A1 I used to have students write reflections on their artwork after completion. It helped them (and me) understand their process, struggles, and triumphs, and it gave me an insight into their thought processes. #NVedchat
  • BonanzaFire May 7 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A2: I try to use past experiences (success & failure) to explain topics to students. It is important to let students know you have failed to so they understand it is part of the learning process. @NevadaACTE will have a great PD this july on Failure and its importance! #NVedchat
  • EVinNV May 7 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    Important to provide our S’s and selves with opportunity for authentic experiences. Project Based Learning needs to replace PowerPoints and worksheets. Much more difficult to reflect from a sit and get than a get up and go do it. #NVedchat
    In reply to @NevadaEdChat
  • Snehalstocks - Moderator May 7 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    I used similar "data tracking" strategies with students. Eventually, they tracked stuff w/o me even telling them. Ss realized it could help them improve academically. #NVedchat
    In reply to @LCHS_Bio
  • PavesichChrissy May 7 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    A1: reflection makes you verbalize your experience and often reveals larger meaning in small things when we often focus on the big moments! #NVedchat
  • letscreatemoore May 7 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    I mean A2! I found a mistake when reflecting! #NVedchat
  • LCHS_Bio May 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    Love this idea. It gives students a true sense of ownership! And owning art is a great thing. #NVedchat.
    In reply to @letscreatemoore
  • SJteaches May 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A1: METACONITION! Important part of growth mindset for Ts&Ss. #NVedchat
  • Snehalstocks - Moderator May 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    Showing Students...anyway...that you have failed shows that you are human, but also that you used it to improve and get better. Smells like #success... #NVedchat
    In reply to @BonanzaFire, @NevadaACTE
  • LCHS_Bio May 7 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    Btw—I do allow my Ss to turn in late work. It is frustrating when they wait to turn in work till very late. #NVedchat
    In reply to @Snehalstocks
  • SJteaches May 7 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    A2: I have my students keep "meta-journals" that free write/doodle/vent/question what we learning and reading. #NVedchat
  • NevadaEdChat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Q3: Do you feel we give adequate time to reflect on activities, projects, or decisions? Why or why not? #NVedchat
  • tikaee May 7 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A2 We learn from reflecting on experience by asking ourselves how we grew from the experience and/or what do we still need to do to learn more #NVedchat
    • NevadaEdChat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT
      Q2: We do not learn from experience...we learn from reflecting on experience. How do you accomplish this for our students or ourselves? #NVedchat
  • LCHS_Bio May 7 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    R3: there is NO WAY anyone provides enough time to reflect, reteach, relearn, etc. Those crazy pacing guides throw a wrench in the mess. Is it quantity or quality?? #NVedchat
  • Snehalstocks - Moderator May 7 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A3-We never have enough time to reflection and that's why it is sooo important to try and do it as much as possible. Image if Ss & Ts had a 30 mins to reflect each and every day...ok maybe not required...but it could lead to some powerful results in education! #NVedchat
  • BonanzaFire May 7 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A3: I have 22 chapters with skill sign offs in classes of 40+ Ss to get to over 36 weeks.. simply no. Sad bc it would be great to look back with Ss but have to weigh the options and that scale is very heavy on one side... #NVedchat
    In reply to @NevadaEdChat
  • SJteaches May 7 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A3: Yes & No. Pacing guides and scripted curriculum don't always allow. Ts have to be mindful of student progress and needs. #NVedchat
  • PavesichChrissy May 7 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A2 I have students complete short paragraph written reflections specifically after a guest speaker or field trip. They have the opportunity to tell me the positives and criticisms which is a win win especially if you continue with similar adventures #NVedchat
    • NevadaEdChat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT
      Q2: We do not learn from experience...we learn from reflecting on experience. How do you accomplish this for our students or ourselves? #NVedchat
  • LCHS_Bio May 7 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    Now that’s a great thought. Would work well in block schedule. How would you recommend we do this? #NVedchat
    In reply to @Snehalstocks
  • tikaee May 7 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    A3 I feel I need to do more especially in writing. I feel the 8 Standards for Mathematical Practice help Ss reflect in math. #NVedchat
  • BonanzaFire May 7 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    I love having guest speakers! It really brings outside expert voices in to slam home topics covered in class. Also, a break from the main teacher can give S the reset they need. A requirement I feel for CTE programs #NVedchat
    In reply to @PavesichChrissy
  • Snehalstocks - Moderator May 7 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    Getting feedback or "reflection" is key. Imagine giving a worksheet to students year after year and never asking them...was it good? Relevant? etc... Always a win win with reflecting & feedback. #NVedchat
    In reply to @PavesichChrissy
  • EVinNV May 7 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    I think systemically we put too much pressure on Ts to get through the curriculum. I also don’t feel we have taught Ts or Ss how to efficiently and effectively be reflective and to come to honest self feedback. Resources/ advice on how to do so appreciated! #NVedchat
    In reply to @NevadaEdChat
  • PavesichChrissy May 7 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    Never! There is no time you have to make time! An ongoing conversation! #NVedchat
  • letscreatemoore May 7 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A3 I worry that we don't even teach or model the purpose of reflecting. It's often viewed as busy work or a writing assignment given for the sake of having students write in a content area. #NVedchat
  • NevadaEdChat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    Final Question! Q4-What is something you plan on reflecting on this summer to make you a better educator in the fall? #NVedchat
  • Snehalstocks - Moderator May 7 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    Perhaps scattered throughout the day? Let's say every teacher agreed to take 5 mins at the start of every class to reflect on the last class and shared it with the teacher or at the end of each class... just throwing stuff out here... #NVedchat
    In reply to @LCHS_Bio
  • MaggieJCox May 7 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    A2 discussion after an event or experience helps me, sometimes people prefer to write it down. When I was working as an #athletictrainer following an emergency situation it always helped to review with a mentor, even when it went well just to review possible outcomes #NVedchat
    • NevadaEdChat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT
      Q2: We do not learn from experience...we learn from reflecting on experience. How do you accomplish this for our students or ourselves? #NVedchat
  • LCHS_Bio May 7 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    I think it is important to establish the purpose early in the semester and model it WITH students. If we expect them to reflect, we should reflect and share with them. #NVedchat
    In reply to @letscreatemoore
  • letscreatemoore May 7 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    R4 My attitude! I've been complaining and awfulizing, and it doesn't help anyone or anything! Hold me accountable, #NVedchat!
  • SJteaches May 7 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    A4: I plan to put my focus on teacher leadership, elevating the profession, and advocating for education and educators. #NVedchat
  • Snehalstocks - Moderator May 7 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Agreed! I would have students write the reflection in a journal and they had to reference other parts of it. Meaning they should over a period of time be able to show/share a change is something they are doing...even the smallest. Made the reflection meaningful #NVedchat
    In reply to @letscreatemoore
  • LCHS_Bio May 7 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    R4: I’m already reflecting on my content and how I conduct my class daily. I’m reflecting on my planning for my content for next year and readjusting for the new stuff. How can I #PBL these activities to meet AP expectations. Lots of reflection. Oh and Ss Surveys. #NVedchat
  • NevadaEdChat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    Thank you for joining #NVedchat tonight on #Reflection. Don't forget to follow the awesome tweeters from tonight and take a few minutes to reflect before you go to sleep tonight. See you next week!
  • MaggieJCox May 7 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    A3 agree we just simply do not have enough time, but I like to carve out space for discussion when we can #NVedchat
    In reply to @NevadaEdChat
  • EVinNV May 7 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    Where to start? Maybe first I need to have a discussion with my team and teachers to see what they feel they need to have more/better support from me so that I can develop a plan. Self reflection is good, but outside feedback is helpful as well! #NVedchat
    In reply to @NevadaEdChat
  • LCHS_Bio May 7 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    Thanks everyone for being here and making me think. Looks like another three hour sleep night for me thinking about all the amazing things you all have shared. Have a fantastic week!! #NVedchat
  • MaggieJCox May 7 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    A4 summer is a great time to reset focus, what worked what didn’t, explore new versions of lesson in summer & get ready to try again. I’m going to spend my summer prepping for block schedule! #NVedchat
  • teachNVACS May 7 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    We're stoked to have @tikaee join us this week to co-moderate and talk meta-cognition! #teachNVchat Thursday 7:30 PM PST #nvedchat #caedchat #ecechat #bmoreEDchat #idedchat
  • jkowalczyk54 May 7 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    In my #AVID classes we reflect after weekly tutoring sessions. I have found that it is important to constantly remind Ss that reflecting isn't summarizing. They need to think about what went well/bad, were there any "ah-ha" moments, what can be improved, etc. #NVedchat
  • LCHS_Bio May 7 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    Thanks so much for this great group of educators. I’d like to invite you to continue the convo this summer with some other great chats. #IDedchat #NVedchat #INeLearn, and #TeachNVchat. I think all these go all summer long. #EDpiper