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S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Our 1st norm for tonight’s #yrdsbtalk is to presume positive intentions. This will promote meaningful dialogue and discussions.

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:00 PM EDT

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S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:00 PM EDT

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S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:00 PM EDT

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S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:01 PM EDT

The format for tonight’s #yrdsbtalk chat is “Q1” for the question and for responding please use “A1”

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Welcome to any newcomers to #yrdsbtalk tonight! We’re glad that you joined the learning #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Welcome to any newcomers to #yrdsbtalk tonight! We’re glad that you joined the learning #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Tonight’s #yrdsbtalk is focus: Assessment as Learning

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Please go ahead and introduce yourselves - name, school, context #yrdsbtalk

MmeChinACPS May 17 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Christine - Grade 6 French Immersion #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@MmeChinACPS welcome Christine! Thx for making it on tonight to chat assessment #yrdsbtalk

NMPSRoom106 May 17 @ 8:03 PM EDT

I'm Gayle an FDK teacher @nmpsyrdsb looking forward to tweeting about Assessment As Learning for the next hour #yrdsbtalk

RebeccaZaiontz May 17 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@S_Weyrich Rebecca - grade 3 teacher EJ Sand... Popping in and out tonight. Doing some multitasking #yrdsbtalk

techheat123 May 17 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Heather from Stephen Lewis SS. I'd like to learn more about assessment AS learning! It's the hardest one ... #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Stephanie Weyrich, I co-moderate #yrdsbtalk with @KCBOMBARD - she's running late tonight, she had a meeting to attend.

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1: What is your understanding of Assessment AS Learning? #yrdsbtalk

TrevorKrikst May 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Excited to participate in #YRDSBTalk focusing on assessment as learning!

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@NMPSRoom106 @nmpsyrdsb glad you could join us tonight to chat all things assessment AS learning #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@RebeccaZaiontz thx for swinging by tonight Rebecca! We are competing with the @Raptors tonight :) #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@techheat123 welcome Heather! Glad you could join the learning tonight! #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@TrevorKrikst great to see you online tonight! Thx for joining us Trevor #yrdsbtalk

TrevorKrikst May 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: assessment is part of the learning cycle, not a checkpoint along the way. Ultimate goal is student agency in own assessment #YRDSBTalk

NMPSRoom106 May 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1 Assessment As Learning involves the students in the assessment process through peer and self evaluation #yrdsbtalk

MmeChinACPS May 17 @ 8:08 PM EDT

#YRDSBTalk A1: any tool that you can use to help Ts focus their teaching and meet student needs - high or low

TrevorKrikst May 17 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@S_Weyrich great timing! we consolidate the AaL modern learning project this coming Friday! lots of learning to share #YRDSBTalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@TrevorKrikst student agency is key! Assessment AS learning allows Ss to understand themselves as a learner #yrdsbtalk

techheat123 May 17 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1 using assessment as a tool or part of a task, like peer assessment? ?? #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: Ss are active participants in the learning process - reflecting on their own learning #yrdsbtalk

jilstam May 17 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hi! My name is Jil and in so glad we're talking about #assessmentAs thx to #yrdsbtalk

NMPSRoom106 May 17 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1 Assessment for Learning helps students develop explicit knowledge of what they are doing well and where they need further help #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@TrevorKrikst amazing! Can't wait to learn more :) #yrdsbtalk

techheat123 May 17 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@MmeChinACPS example pls? #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@jilstam thx for joining the learning tonight Jil #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@NMPSRoom106 Ss are "thinking about their thinking" - metacognitive skills #yrdsbtalk

techheat123 May 17 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@S_Weyrich Ahhhh, reflection! #yrdsbtalk

MmeChinACPS May 17 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@techheat123 conferencing with a student and promoting students to think critically about their work #yrdsbtalk

jilstam May 17 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: 'assessment as' is a process to reveal possibilities of learning based on student's current understanding& prior knowledge #yrdsbtalk

NMPSRoom106 May 17 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@S_Weyrich exactly😄#yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: The goal for Ss monitoring/reflecting on their learning & progress is to inform their future learning #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Q2: How do we promote and encourage students to become active agents in their learning? #yrdsbtalk

NMPSRoom106 May 17 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@MmeChinACPS @techheat123 I agree with conferencing. Often teachers model and release responsibility to Ss #yrdsbtalk

MmeChinACPS May 17 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@techheat123 sorry I meant prompting - Ss high or low achieving need help with thinking about why they do what they do #yrdsbtalk

TrevorKrikst May 17 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@MmeChinACPS agreed! if Ss have opportunity to revise thinking based on feedback, assessment is part of their learning #YRDSBTalk

NMPSRoom106 May 17 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@S_Weyrich I think it also informs teachers of Ss understandings of the learning goal. An opportunity to clarify misconceptions #yrdsbtalk

MmeChinACPS May 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT

I've tried having kids record their next step during conferences- instead of me writing it down - helps them take ownership #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@TrevorKrikst @MmeChinACPS important to note that this is ongoing, regularly occurring #yrdsbtalk

techheat123 May 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@MmeChinACPS very true :) #yrdsbtalk

TrevorKrikst May 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2: as @Sandra_Herbst tells it, give Ss access to language of proficiency & quality so they are able effectively self-assess #YRDSBTalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@NMPSRoom106 yes absolutely! Provides us with data and as well accountability for Ss #yrdsbtalk

jilstam May 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2: questioning #yrdsbtalk

techheat123 May 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2 build it in to every assingment so they get practice! #yrdsbtalk

Bigideasinedu May 17 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A1: I believe that Assessment As Learning takes place in a #feedbackfriendly classroom https://t.co/3r1nR0D6Bx #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@MmeChinACPS accountability = key #yrdsbtalk

TrevorKrikst May 17 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: cont’d - co-create criteria and learning outcomes with students & explicitly model use when establishing next steps #YRDSBTalk

NMPSRoom106 May 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2 setting a class climate in which we are all learning and growing helps engage Ss in 'assessment as learning' #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: Goal setting. Important to support our Ss in selecting appropriate goals & gives Ss time to monitor, celebrate the learning! #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@Bigideasinedu #feedbackfriendly classroom! I like that :) #yrdsbtalk

NMPSRoom106 May 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2 class discussions using strong and weak work models how we critique and match to SC #yrdsbtalk

Ms_PFlynn May 17 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Coming in late. Sorry HS Teacher VA. #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@NMPSRoom106 establishing and modelling growth mindset is important! #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@Ms_PFlynn welcome Patti! Thx for dropping in...just about to start Q3 #yrdsbtalk

NMPSRoom106 May 17 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2 in FDK we use stars and wishes to promote 'assessment as' #yrdsbtalk https://t.co/55EapVuOzT

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: By giving time and tools for self-reflection practices. More opportunities for self-reflection allows Ss to take ownership #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Q3: How can we have students interact effectively with feedback? #yrdsbtalk

jilstam May 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@TrevorKrikst @Sandra_Herbst #yrdsbtalk feedback is so crucial. Model, scaffold it and practice

NMPSRoom106 May 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@TrevorKrikst agreed! Often have to revisit the co-constructed ideas a few times #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@NMPSRoom106 we also use two stars & a wish. I heard a new strategy the other day I really liked - "a grow" & "a glow" #yrdsbtalk

Ms_PFlynn May 17 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A3: Let them be part of the assessment rubric, then they can be part of the feedback. Wht cud u do better? Where r ur strengths? #yrdsbtalk

CCooperWWP May 17 @ 8:24 PM EDT

This is a wonderful strategy!!! Focuses feedback so Ss aren't overwhelmed by extraneous. #yrdsbtalk https://t.co/Wf2ARW8w3O

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@NMPSRoom106 we also use two stars & a wish. I heard a new strategy the other day I really liked - "a grow" & "a glow" #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@NMPSRoom106 @TrevorKrikst agreed! Co-created criteria needs to be posted in clear area and accessible for Ss #yrdsbtalk

NMPSRoom106 May 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q3 build up a talk community in the classroom #yrdsbtalk

TrevorKrikst May 17 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Q3: assessment as learning enhanced by tech - have Ss engage in conversation directly connected to learning via Google Comments #YRDSBTalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@jilstam @TrevorKrikst @Sandra_Herbst modelling is very important! Ss must be able to see the process explicitly #yrdsbtalk

CCooperWWP May 17 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3: Ss can blog and respond to each other. Promotes conversation and feedback. #yrdsbtalk

Bigideasinedu May 17 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Q3: We need to explicitly teach skills, co-create norms, & actively practice. I love talking circles, have used feedback cards;) #yrdsbtalk

TrevorKrikst May 17 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Q3: cont'd - Comments in GAFE are ideal 4 supporting student/teacher dialogue, peer assessment & most importantly self-assessment #YRDSBTalk

Ms_PFlynn May 17 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3: My Ss revisit their goals & their Strategies quarter 2 assess 4 barriers reaching said goal. Pt of Problem Solving criteria. #yrdsbtalk

CCooperWWP May 17 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3: Peer assessment and self-assessment. Allow Ss to revise based on this before submitting to T. #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@TrevorKrikst my grade 2's have started using Google Comments for feedback & Q's - very powerful #yrdsbtalk

MmeChinACPS May 17 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@TrevorKrikst I like that it's all documented - easy way for Ss to check if they've improved from feedback previously given #yrdsbtalk

NMPSRoom106 May 17 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@Bigideasinedu are talking circles like community circles from Tribes? #yrdsbtalk

Bigideasinedu May 17 @ 8:29 PM EDT

While I love using tech for feedback, reflections - blogs, GAFE and more - the social interactions are very important for #AaL #yrdsbtalk

NMPSRoom106 May 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@Bigideasinedu what are feedback cards? They sound awesome! #yrdsbtalk

TrevorKrikst May 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@S_Weyrich awsm! sidebar convo is a powerful way 2 make thinking visible - makes achievement chart assessment/thinking genuine #YRDSBTalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@Bigideasinedu building a caring culture or learners is so important! #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@TrevorKrikst not to mention very engaging for Ss #yrdsbtalk

Bigideasinedu May 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@NMPSRoom106 I write about them in my book & will have them up on my new website soon!!! Great ways to scaffold and build norms! #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@TrevorKrikst absolutely! It's been very effective and highly powerful! #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Q4: How might using learning goals & success criteria encourage students to take responsibility for their learning? #yrdsbtalk

jilstam May 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@NMPSRoom106 #yrdsbtalk like exit tickets but I wasn't always good at using them to inform my next teaching move #pedagogicalDocumentation

Ms_PFlynn May 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3 I like the idea of Ss giving feedback 2 other Ss for sure, we do this 4 coms skills w/philosophical chairs.#yrdsbtalk

rerdmann May 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Arriving late to the conversation #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@rerdmann no worries Richard, glad you could join in! Just posted Q4 #yrdsbtalk

NMPSRoom106 May 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@jilstam always something to try/improve #lifelonglearning #yrdsbtalk

Bigideasinedu May 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

If most of #feedback Ss get comes from peers, & most of that is wrong-then believe we need to focus on how to communicate effec. #yrdsbtalk

Ms_PFlynn May 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A4 visual charts/graphs kept in Ss binders, gives them their own created accountability 2 look forward to. They set it, not Ts #yrdsbtalk

rerdmann May 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@AlexMuirPS staff have created feedback fans to support student Assessment as Learning #yrdsbtalk https://t.co/S2yw29MJSt

TrevorKrikst May 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q4: from @ggininewman the feedback triangle. Create opportunity for Ss 2 assess peers on capacity 4 providing effective feedback #YRDSBTalk

MmeChinACPS May 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Success criteria an learning goals forces Ss to think about their own efforts without relying on the teacher to tell them 👍👎 #yrdsbtalk

Ms_PFlynn May 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4: daily/weekly @GetKahoot quick quizzes lets them see where they are relationship to peers w/out outing them to ea. other. #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@rerdmann @AlexMuirPS what a neat idea! Thx for sharing with us #yrdsbtalk

NMPSRoom106 May 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@rerdmann @AlexMuirPS wow! How do we get some @nmpsyrdsb? Great work #yrdsbtalk

rerdmann May 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Important to provide rich feedback and feedforward ( next steps) for students #yrdsbtalk

TrevorKrikst May 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Q4: Ss need practice using criteria when identifying strengths & next steps - this skill req's feedback 2 https://t.co/q5i1d2BY6D #YRDSBtalk

rerdmann May 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Love Kahoot! Great way to engage Ss . Gamify your assessments. #yrdsbtalk https://t.co/RmLxQzKoJc

Ms_PFlynn May 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4: daily/weekly @GetKahoot quick quizzes lets them see where they are relationship to peers w/out outing them to ea. other. #yrdsbtalk

Ms_PFlynn May 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@TrevorKrikst Agreed, when teaching Prob Solv Skills, even older Ss couldn't ID problem. Their solutions nvr wkd b/c of that #yrdsbtalk

NMPSRoom106 May 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4 when students are explicitly aware of LG, SC and know steps to take they are more engaged in the learning process #yrdsbtalk

Bigideasinedu May 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

I don't have Ss 'evaluate' other Ss per se, but focus on reflections, success criteria, norms, goals, asking better questions #yrdsbtalk

jilstam May 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4: if LG are relevant to Ss #inquiry and SC is co-constructed then it's going to impact learning. #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@NMPSRoom106 when Ss are part of the co-creation process it becomes relevant and meaningful #yrdsbtalk

Bigideasinedu May 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A4: Success Criteria and more gives students the effective language to use. Improves communication. Practice sentence structure #yrdsbtalk

jilstam May 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Agreed! Questioning and listening to learn more with eachother rather than to respond and find answers @Bigideasinedu #yrdsbtalk

Ms_PFlynn May 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@Bigideasinedu True, better to assess improvement when comparing ones self against ones self :D agreed!!#yrdsbtalk

Bigideasinedu May 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@jilstam @NMPSRoom106 This is a great point - it is just as much about informing our practice as improving that of the Ss #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Time has flown by tonight! Thank you all for your participation & sharing about assessment this evening #yrdsbtalk

rerdmann May 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

#yrdsbtalk Providing students with prompts & next step statements help them provide rich & useful feedback https://t.co/fNL4RwMigu

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Hope you leave tonight feel inspiring and have new ideas/resources to take back to the classroom #yrdsbtalk

Ms_PFlynn May 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Thank you for allowing me to join late! I've neve been in #yrdsbtalk b4, will look for this chat again! Ty for new follows, luv networking.

TrevorKrikst May 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Thanks everyone! amazing ideas shared tonight #YRDSBTalk

jilstam May 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

If we want to impact student learning then documentation must be studied/gathered to inform teaching @Bigideasinedu @NMPSRoom106 #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

The last Tuesday of each month #yrdsbtalk is dedicated to discussing a new Capacity Building Monograph. This will be on Tues. May 31st.

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Our next Monograph Chat - Understanding Self-Regulation: Why Stressed Students Struggle to Learn #yrdsbtalk https://t.co/WgaysUUxD8

MmeChinACPS May 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Thanks everyone for the great ideas! #YRDSBTalk

NMPSRoom106 May 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Thank-you @S_Weyrich for facilitating a great talk and for all participants for great discussion! #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@Ms_PFlynn so glad you joined #yrdsbtalk tonight! Hope you can join us again next week! Tuesday nights 8pm #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@Ms_PFlynn so glad you joined #yrdsbtalk tonight! Hope you can join us again next week! Tuesday nights 8pm #yrdsbtalk

NMPSRoom106 May 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@jilstam @Bigideasinedu agreed! always look from lens of learners! #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

An archive of tonight’s #yrdsbtalk chat as well as the resources mentioned will be available soon on our wiki: https://t.co/IG7v9w8VCa

rerdmann May 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Ss must participate and co-create. So important to fully understanding expectations #yrdsbtalk https://t.co/LihUHniEqs

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@NMPSRoom106 when Ss are part of the co-creation process it becomes relevant and meaningful #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Thanks again everyone! Have a great night! Let's go Raps! #yrdsbtalk #WeTheNorth

Bigideasinedu May 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Thank you everyone for the amazing chat! A topic I am very passionate about:) #feedbackfriendly #yrdsbtalk

jilstam May 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@Self_Reg @StuartShanker @YRDSBEarlyYears would be great to have your voice heard:) #yrdsbtalk https://t.co/e2inmYcWtm

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Our next Monograph Chat - Understanding Self-Regulation: Why Stressed Students Struggle to Learn #yrdsbtalk https://t.co/WgaysUUxD8

rerdmann May 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

The Ipad has become an essential tool to document student learning in our classrooms for both Ss & Ts #yrdsbtalk

jilstam May 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@rerdmann #yrdsbtalk agreed- especially when Ss can gather and assesses as learning. Adding into C.O.P.s for gathering learning #inquiry

Bigideasinedu May 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

The #feedbackfriendly Classroom is about developing the social as foundation of #feedback & #AaL #yrdsbtalk https://t.co/3r1nR0D6Bx

conniehamilton May 17 @ 8:59 PM EDT

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timneedles May 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

#TMchat begins in 5 minutes, join me as I host to talk about #art integration in school! https://t.co/RtRPicWC71