#INZpirED Archive

This is a weekly chat often based around one or two questions to spark discussion & debate around educational issues.

Friday July 29, 2016
10:30 PM EDT

KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 10:31 PM EDT

Welcome to #INZPirED
JKatzaman Jul 29 @ 10:31 PM EDT

Joining #INZpirED from Maryland.
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 10:32 PM EDT

@JKatzaman Hi Jim. Hope you are well buddy? #INZPirED
MrKaufmanPE Jul 29 @ 10:33 PM EDT

Joining #INZpirED from Portland OR as a grad student!
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 10:34 PM EDT

Lets deconstruct what makes lessons enjoyable for us and see if there are any similarities or differences. #INZPirED
JKatzaman Jul 29 @ 10:34 PM EDT

@KSThakral Doing fine Sunny, as long as the air conditioner keeps working. #INZpirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 10:35 PM EDT

@MrKaufmanPE Welcome Michael. Great to have you on #INZPirED
MrKaufmanPE Jul 29 @ 10:36 PM EDT

Appreciate it Sunny! Happy to be here! #INZpirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 10:37 PM EDT

@JKatzaman Know what you mean. The heat & humidity is crazy in Delhi. Seems like its a dash between a/c rooms at times #INZPirED
RewardingEdu Jul 29 @ 10:38 PM EDT

Hello, all! Robert from Los Angeles here. middle school English. #INZpirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 10:39 PM EDT

A lesson I enjoyed teaching involved students having a clear defined purpose. The topic was on 3D printing and it involved choice #INZPirED
elena_SF_CA Jul 29 @ 10:39 PM EDT

Hi there #INZpirED! I'm curious to hear about your favorite lessons! ~Elena, SF, CA
RewardingEdu Jul 29 @ 10:40 PM EDT

I love teaching inference. Teaching Ss to read between the lines allows for deep insights & varying opinions. It's empowering! #INZpirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 10:40 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu Hi Robert, Welcome to #INZPirED. Great to connect again.
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 10:41 PM EDT

@elena_SF_CA Hi Elena. Welcome and totally agree so much to learn from others on what makes lessons enjoyable for them. #INZPirED
RewardingEdu Jul 29 @ 10:41 PM EDT

@KSThakral It is my pleasure, Sunny! I always love these chats. #INZpirED
elena_SF_CA Jul 29 @ 10:42 PM EDT

.@KSThakral Yes, my favorite lessons tend to include choice & also making or creating something together #INZPirED
MrKaufmanPE Jul 29 @ 10:42 PM EDT

Although I am not yet a teacher I have worked as a para for the past 2 years in a tough inner city school. #INZpirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 10:43 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu Great life skill to have. What structures (or not as the case maybe) do you use for teaching this? #INZPirED
RewardingEdu Jul 29 @ 10:45 PM EDT

@MrKaufmanPE Michael, I worked in South Los Angeles for 21 yrs. I loved working with kids who needed strong, caring role models. #INZpirED
MrKaufmanPE Jul 29 @ 10:45 PM EDT

What made lessons enjoyable for me was seeing kids buying in and having fun while learning. @edtechteaching #INZpirED #CUMAT2
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 10:45 PM EDT

@MrKaufmanPE not a problem buddy. The insights you will have are quite valuable as you would have a different perspective. #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 10:46 PM EDT

@MrKaufmanPE @edtechteaching How did Ts make the buy in happen in lessons? #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 10:48 PM EDT

@elena_SF_CA The shared learning approach is so powerful. Helps build robust and resilient learning relationships #INZPirED
RewardingEdu Jul 29 @ 10:48 PM EDT

To teach inference, it's good to contrast it w/ "right there" text-based Qs. Inference is more "the text &me" & needs explanations #INZpirED
JKatzaman Jul 29 @ 10:50 PM EDT

I've assisted with sessions on leadership. The trick is to come up w/ enough questions about a topic, then word them for interest. #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 10:51 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu I wonder how these can be integrated in tech lessons. Often the in depth reading/comparisons are missed out on #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 10:52 PM EDT
#INZPirED Gamifying learning well can help deal with a lot of classroom management issues. https://t.co/8jBwN1COpN
- MrKaufmanPE Jul 29 @ 10:50 PM EDT
  
  @KSThakral @edtechteaching Turning lessons into games/something interactive.We worked in a 2nd grade class,so it was tough sitting still!
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 10:54 PM EDT

@JKatzaman Developing that coaching approach for Ss to come up with their answers is so powerful #lifelonglearning skill indeed #INZPirED
V_Sojo Jul 29 @ 10:54 PM EDT

As a student, a lesson where my voice is heard is enjoyable for me. #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 10:56 PM EDT

@V_Sojo Welcome Sojo. You are so right. Creating that type of environment where everyone is heard & valued is so important. #INZPirED
RewardingEdu Jul 29 @ 10:56 PM EDT
Tech or text, I give Ss that wh/ is complex, rich, & deep so there is plenty for Ss to discover/discuss. #INZpirED https://t.co/BK3LAOOs20
- KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 10:51 PM EDT
  
  @RewardingEdu I wonder how these can be integrated in tech lessons. Often the in depth reading/comparisons are missed out on #INZPirED
V_Sojo Jul 29 @ 10:57 PM EDT

#INZpirED As a student, I love lessons where am left to figure out things myself, have my 'aha' moments and then tell my peers about it
MrKaufmanPE Jul 29 @ 10:57 PM EDT

Very true!We had some high energy students and keeping things fun definitely worked. #INZPirED @KSThakral @edtechteaching
V_Sojo Jul 29 @ 10:57 PM EDT

@KSThakral Oh yes, I should have added that too. My voice valued is important too :) #INZpirED
elena_SF_CA Jul 29 @ 10:58 PM EDT
Building in both time for collaboration & independent decision making for Ss is key. #inZPirED https://t.co/RSBNIcFhcb
- elena_SF_CA Jul 29 @ 10:49 PM EDT
  
  In one of my fav lessons, my Ss learned about the needs of living things, but also prototype skills. #inZPireED https://t.co/5pDnemnPEK
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 10:58 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu Hmm having a source material that fires debate and imagination can work wonders in all subjects. #INZPirED indeed.
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:00 PM EDT

@MrKaufmanPE @edtechteaching Can you share some examples of games that were used to make these lessons work? #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:01 PM EDT

@V_Sojo How did a teacher do that for you? Was it as simple as asking you from time to time and praise or other methods? #INZPirED
V_Sojo Jul 29 @ 11:01 PM EDT

#INZpirED From an Indian perspective, d current delivery design allows 40 minute a lesson & it makes teachers rush classroom conversations!
MrKaufmanPE Jul 29 @ 11:02 PM EDT

@KSThakral @edtechteaching Lots of work bringing students up to grade level on reading,so we played a game called baseball #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:04 PM EDT

@elena_SF_CA Giving them freedom to get things wrong & having support structures to deal with it is def.hard. But when it works :) #INZPirED
MrKaufmanPE Jul 29 @ 11:04 PM EDT

@KSThakral @edtechteaching The Ts had words on cards and when you read a word correctly you moved to a base. #INZpirED
leonie_hastings Jul 29 @ 11:04 PM EDT

#INZpirED. Lessons are enjoyable if SS are motivated engaged and happy learning. My job as aT is to see Ss grow be happy and learn
V_Sojo Jul 29 @ 11:04 PM EDT

@KSThakral I do not remember any of my school Ts doing that! Some of my university Ts used enable conversations in class. #INZpirED
ChouinardJahant Jul 29 @ 11:05 PM EDT
#INZpirED I agree. Then some great CER's and reflection. And a great socratic seminar. #educhat https://t.co/uBFExRyCnz
- RewardingEdu Jul 29 @ 10:40 PM EDT
  
  I love teaching inference. Teaching Ss to read between the lines allows for deep insights & varying opinions. It's empowering! #INZpirED
MrKaufmanPE Jul 29 @ 11:05 PM EDT

@KSThakral @edtechteaching Kids loved it!Although it did get intense at times 😬. #INZpirED
RewardingEdu Jul 29 @ 11:05 PM EDT
Class discussions do take time & shouldn't be rushed. I let Ss think & continue conversations day after. #INZpirED https://t.co/zfoGi6YzFw
- V_Sojo Jul 29 @ 11:01 PM EDT
  
  #INZpirED From an Indian perspective, d current delivery design allows 40 minute a lesson & it makes teachers rush classroom conversations!
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:06 PM EDT

@V_Sojo Opportunity to share learning from the Ss perspective rather than Ts is equally important indeed. #INZPirED
leonie_hastings Jul 29 @ 11:06 PM EDT

#INZpirED.Lots of praise is impt for Juniors.Make them feel great bt themselves& their achievements.Later intrinsic bt everyone likes praise
V_Sojo Jul 29 @ 11:06 PM EDT

#INZpirED As a teacher, I provide time for pair/small group talk, before we bring up something for discussion in whole class.
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:06 PM EDT

@V_Sojo Def. Would a flipped classroom approach work in these situations? #INZPirED
leonie_hastings Jul 29 @ 11:07 PM EDT

#INZpirED. Show an interest in SS and their lives. Share some of you too.
stephwurking Jul 29 @ 11:07 PM EDT
WEll said. #INZpirED https://t.co/hW0oz47x9j
- leonie_hastings Jul 29 @ 11:07 PM EDT
  
  #INZpirED. Show an interest in SS and their lives. Share some of you too.
elena_SF_CA Jul 29 @ 11:08 PM EDT

.@KSThakral Yes, exactly. Creating a safe space to make mistakes, and make revisions to ideas, helps students learn. #inZPirED
ChouinardJahant Jul 29 @ 11:08 PM EDT
#INZpirED I enjoy being given clues and sent on the right path but having to navigate the route on my own. https://t.co/rTAOT7X9q3
- V_Sojo Jul 29 @ 10:57 PM EDT
  
  #INZpirED As a student, I love lessons where am left to figure out things myself, have my 'aha' moments and then tell my peers about it
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:08 PM EDT

@MrKaufmanPE @edtechteaching Was it like capture the flag/base type game? Sounds really interesting. Thanks Michael :) #INZPirED
RewardingEdu Jul 29 @ 11:08 PM EDT

I wrote a blog about Ss taking time to think: Dispelling the Myth that Intelligence = Instant & Easy https://t.co/O8K1ilDgYe #INZpirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:09 PM EDT

@V_Sojo We can learn a lot from different sectors. It’s great that you are able to connect the dots. #INZPirED
V_Sojo Jul 29 @ 11:10 PM EDT

@KSThakral Though flipping's a solution, I prefer Ss construct meaning through conversations in class, 'cause of constraints #INZpirED
RewardingEdu Jul 29 @ 11:10 PM EDT
Yes! This is putting all kids in the driver's seat & validating all ideas backed by evidence/explanations. #INZpirED https://t.co/X5P0E0LHnO
- ChouinardJahant Jul 29 @ 11:08 PM EDT
  
  #INZpirED I enjoy being given clues and sent on the right path but having to navigate the route on my own. https://t.co/rTAOT7X9q3
  
  V_Sojo Jul 29 @ 10:57 PM EDT
  
  #INZpirED As a student, I love lessons where am left to figure out things myself, have my 'aha' moments and then tell my peers about it
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:10 PM EDT

@leonie_hastings Hi Leonie. How do you do that in everyday practice? #INZPirED
leonie_hastings Jul 29 @ 11:11 PM EDT

@KSThakral @MrKaufmanPE @edtechteaching #INZpirED.Its like softball or rounders
cvarsalona Jul 29 @ 11:11 PM EDT

@KSThakral Hi Sonny. Carol from Long Island greeting #INZpirED tonight. Was at the Jersey Shore last weekend. https://t.co/TI9hzoEH3P
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:12 PM EDT

@ChouinardJahant Does lesson timing go against this type of approach or is this this something developed over a series of lessons? #INZPirED
MrKaufmanPE Jul 29 @ 11:12 PM EDT

@KSThakral @edtechteaching Based exactly off baseball.After students read a word correctly they walk to a base. #INZpirED
V_Sojo Jul 29 @ 11:12 PM EDT

@ChouinardJahant Oh yea! #INZpirED As Ts, I believe our job is to provide a structure that enables Ss to "navigate" their learning!
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:13 PM EDT

@elena_SF_CA How do you do that in practice? #INZPirED
MrKaufmanPE Jul 29 @ 11:13 PM EDT

@KSThakral @edtechteaching If they get 4 correct they score a run.Gotta make sure everyone wins though!!! #INZpirED
leonie_hastings Jul 29 @ 11:13 PM EDT

@KSThakral #INZpirED. By making my lessons fun and engaging. the freedom is not in what you teach so much but how you teach it 1/2
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:14 PM EDT

@V_Sojo Dialogue based learning def requires clear structures in place to enable it. Quite powerful when it works. Difficult skill #INZPirED
cvarsalona Jul 29 @ 11:15 PM EDT

Hi #INZpirED friends. Temperatures have been steamy in Long Island this week.
ChouinardJahant Jul 29 @ 11:15 PM EDT

@KSThakral #INZpirED over many lessons. I use a makerspace too for Ss to create and tinker almost daily. To create new things to share.
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:16 PM EDT

@leonie_hastings @MrKaufmanPE @edtechteaching Tech room here - hmm - maybe I should get them to capture a computer :) #INZPirED
leonie_hastings Jul 29 @ 11:16 PM EDT

@KSThakral #INZpirED.2/2 Use lots of tchng hooks egTch like a Pirate,Dave Burgess eg Mystery bag in writing.Ss guess,describe.Winner gets it
V_Sojo Jul 29 @ 11:16 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu Key thought from your blog: We do neither fear failure in this class, nor do we focus on it! #INZpirED
leonie_hastings Jul 29 @ 11:17 PM EDT

@KSThakral @MrKaufmanPE @edtechteaching #INZpirED. Or nowadays a pokemon
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:17 PM EDT

@cvarsalona Hi Carol. Great to connect again. Been busy with my move. Almost settled in Delhi #INZPirED
cvarsalona Jul 29 @ 11:17 PM EDT

@leonie_hastings Got to build a culture of trust and engagement to motivate Ss to raise their voices. #INZpirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:18 PM EDT

@leonie_hastings @MrKaufmanPE @edtechteaching Trying to get them to make their own pokemon #INZPirED
leonie_hastings Jul 29 @ 11:18 PM EDT

@KSThakral @MrKaufmanPE @edtechteaching #INZpirED. Grt art idea
MPatel_1 Jul 29 @ 11:18 PM EDT

Giving S's the opportunity2talk lets them dig deeper into the why's of learning, leading2deep Reflect&Connect @KSThakral @V_Sojo #INZpirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:19 PM EDT

@ChouinardJahant Going to be delving into maker space a bit more deeply this year. Any pitfalls to avoid? #INZPirED
elena_SF_CA Jul 29 @ 11:19 PM EDT

We create a safe space through Morning Meetings & #kindness lessons, not only in Aug or Sept, but all year. #inZPirED @KSThakral
V_Sojo Jul 29 @ 11:19 PM EDT
#INZpirED I realised if one follows certain patterns & stick to certain structures consistently, it goes smooth! https://t.co/gEtGzX0sC7
- KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:14 PM EDT
  
  @V_Sojo Dialogue based learning def requires clear structures in place to enable it. Quite powerful when it works. Difficult skill #INZPirED
MrKaufmanPE Jul 29 @ 11:20 PM EDT

@KSThakral @leonie_hastings @edtechteaching Would love to incorporate #Pokemon into a PE lesson!Would def get students engaged! #INZpirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:20 PM EDT

@MrKaufmanPE @edtechteaching Sounds interesting. Think I can modify it to Cricket as that is huge in these parts #INZPirED
V_Sojo Jul 29 @ 11:20 PM EDT
Reflection & Talk enables deeper learning! #INZpirED https://t.co/IhNydSMEE4
- MPatel_1 Jul 29 @ 11:18 PM EDT
  
  Giving S's the opportunity2talk lets them dig deeper into the why's of learning, leading2deep Reflect&Connect @KSThakral @V_Sojo #INZpirED
MPatel_1 Jul 29 @ 11:20 PM EDT

Let's our S's bring their strengths to outshine the T's&it is fun learning with&from them @KSThakral @MrKaufmanPE @edtechteaching #INZpirED
ChouinardJahant Jul 29 @ 11:21 PM EDT

@KSThakral #INZpirED I would not try to huge big real fast. Start small w/o tech, simple stuff then grow. Have kids donate TP rolls etc..
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:21 PM EDT

@leonie_hastings So a variety of activities and T styles help in engagement. Some great hooks indeed #INZPirED
ChouinardJahant Jul 29 @ 11:22 PM EDT

@KSThakral #INZpirED also try and use it daily. I keep it a bit messy too so kids feel comfortable using it it seems more welcoming
MPatel_1 Jul 29 @ 11:22 PM EDT

Gradual Release of Responsibility and trusting our S's lets us go a long way @KSThakral @V_Sojo #INZpirED
V_Sojo Jul 29 @ 11:22 PM EDT

If Ts stop going after 'fads' and starts working on the basics of S engagement, we can provide engaging learning experience to Ss #INZpirED
cvarsalona Jul 29 @ 11:23 PM EDT

@V_Sojo YES Ss need to engage in accountable talk to explore all aspects of inquiry topic. #INZpirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:23 PM EDT

@MPatel_1 @V_Sojo Hi Minakshi. The need for thinking time is so crucial to all of this. #INZPirED
MrKaufmanPE Jul 29 @ 11:24 PM EDT

@V_Sojo Well said! #InnovationIsKey #INZpirED @edtechteaching
RewardingEdu Jul 29 @ 11:24 PM EDT
I give my Ss every opportunity & all the glory. I love when they discover insights I hadn't seen! #INZpirED https://t.co/9wdp2nyD7w
- MPatel_1 Jul 29 @ 11:20 PM EDT
  
  Let's our S's bring their strengths to outshine the T's&it is fun learning with&from them @KSThakral @MrKaufmanPE @edtechteaching #INZpirED
MPatel_1 Jul 29 @ 11:25 PM EDT

Hi Sunny, great to connect. Wait time matters, S's get better every time& eventually they are ready to lead @KSThakral @V_Sojo #INZpirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:25 PM EDT

@leonie_hastings @MrKaufmanPE @edtechteaching Could be - make pokemon in art, use AR/QR codes to hide them around school - play #INZPirED
V_Sojo Jul 29 @ 11:26 PM EDT
However, I have seen this 'gradual' hardly happening as we do not trust our Ss to learn on their own! #inzpired https://t.co/QKn7g3tI5e
- MPatel_1 Jul 29 @ 11:22 PM EDT
  
  Gradual Release of Responsibility and trusting our S's lets us go a long way @KSThakral @V_Sojo #INZpirED
V_Sojo Jul 29 @ 11:26 PM EDT

If Ts stop going after 'fads' and start working on the basics of S engagement, we can provide engaging learning experience to Ss #INZpirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:26 PM EDT

@elena_SF_CA Like that consistency. Without that it just becomes a one off thing covered in lessons. #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:27 PM EDT

@cvarsalona Will do. #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 29 @ 11:28 PM EDT

@V_Sojo Nail on the head consistency is the key. #INZPirED
MPatel_1 Jul 29 @ 11:28 PM EDT

True, makes us proud2see them smile&their eyes lightened! #InspiringMoments @RewardingEdu @KSThakral @MrKaufmanPE @edtechteaching #INZpirED