#stucentclass Archive

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Welcome to #stucentclass Happy Friday everyone!

Stella_Pollard Sep 22 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hey everyone! I am Stella. I teach 7th Grade Science in Frankfort, KY. My favorite way is to allow Ss choices. #stucentclass

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:03 PM EDT

#stucentclass Good evening Stella, Happy Friday

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TamiJ123 Sep 22 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi! I'm Tami down in Mexico doing some international teaching.I've been down here for 8 years.Originally from Ca,USA. #stucentclass

valerietilton Sep 22 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi #stucentclass! Valerie Instructional Coach from FL joining! I love to see student choice being implemented in classes!!

PegGrafwallner Sep 22 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Peg, Instructional Coach/Reading Specialist, from MKE #stucentclass. Ready to learn some more!

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#stucentclass Q1-Using debates in class.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#stucentclass Hello Tami, good evening my friend

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PegGrafwallner Sep 22 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hey Val!! Always wonderful to hang with you! #stucentclass

valerietilton Sep 22 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi #stucentclass! Valerie Instructional Coach from FL joining! I love to see student choice being implemented in classes!!

tyarnold18 Sep 22 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Tyler admin from Pickerington Alternative high school. #stucentclass

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#stucentclass Happy Friday my beautiful friend

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TamiJ123 Sep 22 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi there! Nice to see you again!!! :) #stucentclass

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#stucentclass Peg, so happy you are here my friend

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Stella_Pollard Sep 22 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1: Any type of theory would be great in my class! Plate tectonics, big bang, etc. #stucentclass

snordenWSUproud Sep 22 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Sharon Norden. Learning 1st grade!! For littles, I do a lot of center activities where students teach & lead each other #stucentclass

cpoole27 Sep 22 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1: We have done Skype debates where my class debates with a class from another state. They love it :) #stucentclass

PegGrafwallner Sep 22 @ 9:05 PM EDT

It's rare when I'm home on a Friday, so this is extra special great! #stucentclass

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1 #stucentclass I use them all the time- which organ is most important in this system, justify your answer

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#stucentclass Q1-Using debates in class.

R_CILR Sep 22 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi, #stucentclass! Rebecca from Nevada where it is feeling more like this!

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Good evening Tyler, Happy Friday #stucentclass

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:06 PM EDT

#stucentclass They are such a great way for students to see things in a new way-I love to use when there is no winner-debate for debate sake

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#stucentclass Good evening my friend

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snordenWSUproud Sep 22 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: I use debates with littles!! "Why is this wrong? What should do? Why should we do it?" It is a way to discover moral #stucentclass

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#stucentclass Happy Friday Chuck!

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R_CILR Sep 22 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: I used 4 Corners with my K Ss, and it worked well. #stucentclass

valerietilton Sep 22 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1: Loved using Socratic Sem, Fishbowl, and Philosoph Chairs! #stucentclass Speed Phil Chairs is when you change topic every 2-3 min.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#stucentclass I love that you are here.

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Stella_Pollard Sep 22 @ 9:07 PM EDT

YES! We had debates about Global Warming last year. #stucentclass

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cpoole27 Sep 22 @ 9:07 PM EDT

happy Friday!!! :) #stucentclass

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hello my friend. Happy Friday #stucentclass

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#stucentclass Q2-Using Jigsaw in class.

cpoole27 Sep 22 @ 9:08 PM EDT

great strategies Valerie! #stucentclass

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PegGrafwallner Sep 22 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 I'd like to expand the debate topic to Socratic Seminar - any discipline; any ability. I've moderated several in all areas #stucentclass

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#stucentclass Debate is such a higher order skill it is a life skill-so easy to incorporate too

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snordenWSUproud Sep 22 @ 9:08 PM EDT

I'm at a football game! Just working a chat in ;) #stucentclass

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ginoloko Sep 22 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 It has so many uses. We try to use it to judge the actions of characters in stories. Also some historical events. #stucentclass

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TamiJ123 Sep 22 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1) electronics in school; homework #stucentclass

Rdene915 Sep 22 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Hi #stucentclass :) A1 lots of topics dealing with cultural issues and more related to SPanish speaking countries

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Stella_Pollard Sep 22 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A2: Articles/ stories showing different but related opinions on theories and topics. #stucentclass

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#stucentclass I love 4 corners. It makes them take a stand and justify why they chose that answer-nit just able to go b/c their friend did

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PegGrafwallner Sep 22 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A2 Shameless plug: C https://t.co/jXs5t5YUJC for lit Resources in all content areas. Jigsawing is one way to tackle diff text #stucentclass

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#stucentclass I love Fishbowl- it really takes patience and listening skills both of which our students need to learn

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Stella_Pollard Sep 22 @ 9:10 PM EDT

I’m not a fan of fishbowl, I need more ideas on how to make it engaging for the Ss that are not in the bowl. #stucentclass

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R_CILR Sep 22 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2: On Fridays, my students created andn presented retell plays based upon a story we had read that week. #stucentclass

tyarnold18 Sep 22 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: w/ the right planning & structure great debates can happen.We all have opinions but structuring it to be productive is key #stucentclass

FoleyKev Sep 22 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Kevin here a school leader for 30 years with Irelands first and only school STEAM Room #stucentclass

TamiJ123 Sep 22 @ 9:10 PM EDT

I've used fishbowl in Writing Workshop. #stucentclass

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PegGrafwallner Sep 22 @ 9:10 PM EDT

If u want Val, I could send u article I wrote for @ILReadCouncil jrnal abt Socratic Seminars & how we implemented. Let me know #stucentclass

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2 #stucentclass For a topic with a lot of vocabulary this works well, I also use with articles so Ss can see different POV

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#stucentclass Q2-Using Jigsaw in class.

ginoloko Sep 22 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2 I have tried it in facilitating a PD. Ts enjoyed it. Asked them to use it in their classes... hoping they did. #stucentclass

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#stucentclass Awesome, thank you for being here. TOUCHDOWN! for team #stucentclass

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Rdene915 Sep 22 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2 Have done this a few times in PD, need to do this with Ss, get them interacting more, build relationships too #stucentclass

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#stucentclass Happy Friday Gino!

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snordenWSUproud Sep 22 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: I have never tried a jigsaw, but I want to now! 😆 I try to have student rewrite or tell how they would change the story. #stucentclass

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Stella_Pollard Sep 22 @ 9:11 PM EDT

I would love to have it! If that’s okay :) #stucentclass

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TamiJ123 Sep 22 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2) It assists in getting more information 2 Ss #stucentclass

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:12 PM EDT

#stucentclass Q3-Students leading and designing.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:12 PM EDT

#stucentclass Good evening Rachelle, so happy you are here.

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snordenWSUproud Sep 22 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2: I've also had the kids try to act out the story... they have to be the props too! That's what makes it interesting #stucentclass

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Rdene915 Sep 22 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Yes, Me too, thanks :) Missed last week to celebrate my bday #stucentclass

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Rdene915 Sep 22 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A3 Ask them how they could apply the concept to what they are learning, they have the best ideas #stucentclass

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#stucentclass I give those not in the 'bowl' a list of words to listen for and if they are not mentioned they can-this keeps them engaged

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Stella_Pollard Sep 22 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A3: I enjoyed your idea about the organs, @ChouinardJahant! Also, I think any lesson could be jigsawed. #stucentclass

Stella_Pollard Sep 22 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Great idea! #stucentclass

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#stucentclass Good evening my friend. I love it that you are here tonight.

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ginoloko Sep 22 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I wonder if the Ts engaged in a debate as well while students watch. #stucentclass

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ElizRussellEdu Sep 22 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Great idea! Using the debate strategy is a good way to learn about the importance of the organs. #stucentclass

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#stucentclass I love them b/c sometimes there is so much information and splitting it up & putting it in their hands to lead-awesomeness

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snordenWSUproud Sep 22 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A3: I think science and social studies are great ways to incorporate jigsaw #stucentclass

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#stucentclass I have Ss record podcasts called 2-minute experts on different vocab or topics and then we share w/the grade level-leadership

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:12 PM EDT

#stucentclass Q3-Students leading and designing.

ginoloko Sep 22 @ 9:15 PM EDT

HAPPY HAPPY! Happy Saturday for us. #stucentclass

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snordenWSUproud Sep 22 @ 9:16 PM EDT

I'm already thinking of ways I can incorporate this next week!! Love trying new things. #stucentclass

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TamiJ123 Sep 22 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A3) let Ss have some choice in the topics (choices w/in choices). #stucentclass

Skymazef3 Sep 22 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#stucentclass a2 Jigsaw is a lot like rotating convos. Find ss get better at pitching at audience's level. 1 minute and move keeps it fresh

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:16 PM EDT

I hope you had a happy one my friend. #stucentclass

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#stucentclass Q4-Summits and Panels

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#stucentclass They really can. Especially if there are alternative POV or perspectives. Puts learning in Ss hands.

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ginoloko Sep 22 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A3 We could talk about school policies, some political issues. Including how our own president is doing. #stucentclass

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PegGrafwallner Sep 22 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A3 As Coach, I'm in all dsciplins wrkng w/Ts: annotation in Sci; compare/contrast in Art; Structured Peer Review in World Lang #stucentclass

Stella_Pollard Sep 22 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A4: Loving these ideas! We are doing PE and KE right now. We could have the students design their experiment to demonstrate. #stucentclass

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:18 PM EDT

#stucentclass I add my 2cents. I love to use a red herring to try and keep them on their toes-keeps even spectators engaged

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ElizRussellEdu Sep 22 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Students take more ownership when they have choices. #stucentclass

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TamiJ123 Sep 22 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A4) We do this: Ss research an animal & write a book. Kinder Ss come in & go inside the circle.My Ss read their animal books. #stucentclass

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:19 PM EDT

#stucentclass Its funny b/c after it all they realize- no right answer, they are all important but getting to that realization priceless

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PegGrafwallner Sep 22 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A4 All lessons would work for summit/panel discussion. All Ss become ldrs, experts in knowledge, application & teaching #stucentclass

TamiJ123 Sep 22 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Yes! #stucentclass

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:19 PM EDT

#stucentclass Good evening my friend

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valerietilton Sep 22 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: I used jigsaw when I wanted to have Ss read larger amt of info in smaller amt of time. They summarized for each other!🙌🏻 #stucentclass

ElizRussellEdu Sep 22 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Great ways to keep students engaged, Valerie! #stucentclass

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#stucentclass My favorite-Sell me on building my corporation in your Texas Ecoregion-panel discussion it was so fun.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#stucentclass Q4-Summits and Panels

snordenWSUproud Sep 22 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A4: My Ss tell me when I am wrong all the time & their 6! 😆 A panel might help them decide how to correct me "officially." #stucentclass

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Skymazef3 Sep 22 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#stucentclass a1 Debate can go large. Our yr12s do a one where parents sit in a room with interpreters& Auslan ss in room w) debaters

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#stucentclass I completely agree

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#stucentclass Q5-1-minute check-in's

PegGrafwallner Sep 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A4 Inquiry in panel/summit. See Blooms Sentence Startersto begin discussion https://t.co/x7mWH11YYH https://t.co/jXs5t5YUJC #stucentclass

FoleyKev Sep 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3.0ur Ss forget most of what we teach them.They will however remember us their teachers forever.Lets be good and kind to them #stucentclass

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#stucentclass We had a summit on Genetics- each team presented research they discovered on the subject-sat in a huge circle like UN

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Rdene915 Sep 22 @ 9:23 PM EDT

I sure did :) Lots of cake ! #stucentclass

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ginoloko Sep 22 @ 9:23 PM EDT

And they look forward to what will be said. #stucentclass #feedback

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PegGrafwallner Sep 22 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A5 Catch & Release. Catch Ss for 2-3 min. Then Release. If you spend too much time in Catch, they will become bored/distracted #stucentclass

valerietilton Sep 22 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A5: Love this idea Melissa! Great way to check understanding and connect w Ss!!❤️❤️❤️#stucentclass

FoleyKev Sep 22 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Let's teach from the heart and not from the book or to the test.It leads to lifelong learning #stucentclass

R_CILR Sep 22 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A5: I haven't used them, but I see them as a great way to build T and S relationships in the classroom. #stucentclass

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:23 PM EDT

#stucentclass These are the best thing I have done to improve student performance. 1-1 conversations, build relationships proactive & joyful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#stucentclass Q5-1-minute check-in's

snordenWSUproud Sep 22 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A5: ask for a one word response to the goal your teaching.. see how on target their response is #stucentclass

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ginoloko Sep 22 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Wow. Taking it to the next level. #stucentclass

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Rdene915 Sep 22 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A5 Just need that interaction to see how Ss are doing, keep building relationships, make sure Ss have some connection each day #stucentclass

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:24 PM EDT

#stucentclass After just 3 1-minute check-in's students ask for them. They are required 1 per week but usually have 2. They love them.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#stucentclass Q5-1-minute check-in's

Skymazef3 Sep 22 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#stucentclass a3 You can use tarsia generators to make you own puzzles. Or blank 1s to create a product

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#stucentclass Agreed. I require 1-min but they generally go more like 2 b/c they feel safe to talk & ask questions one-one

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TamiJ123 Sep 22 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A5) Determine possible needs & next steps (good for planning); see which concepts/areas you might need to devote more time. #stucentclass

ginoloko Sep 22 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Gotta run @ChouinardJahant Thank you. Got more than what I put in. Learned from others! #stucentclass

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#stucentclass BONUS QUESTION- Please share a lesson you used this week that just worked fantastic in a student-centered classroom.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#stucentclass Thank you for coming, have a great weekend!

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#stucentclass The egg osmosis lab, and then letting them drop on the sidewalk and seeing how each different liquid impacted the yolk.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#stucentclass BONUS QUESTION- Please share a lesson you used this week that just worked fantastic in a student-centered classroom.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Thank you. They are amazing tools or review but also choice & self-expression #stucentclass

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TamiJ123 Sep 22 @ 9:29 PM EDT

"You are the boss of you". Here, I teach Ss that they decide what 2 do next w/their writing&when they r done, not the T. #stucentclass

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 22 @ 9:29 PM EDT

You should they are so much fun and a great to build a classroom community #stucentclass

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