#oklaed Archive
This is the official Twitter account for #OklaEd, thehashtag that brings OK educators together. #OklaEd is not political & promotes constructive dialogue.
Sunday February 14, 2016
Getting started early! Valarie Farrow AP Tulsa ! Looking fwd to
Hello Dr.Cullen, I'm Mary, this is the first time I participate in
Drew Robinson, instructional technology coach, Tulsa Public Schools
Danielle Eaves, Grad student at OU and future Social Studies teacher
Kevin Hime Superintendent
Terri Cullen assoc prof . Just returning from few days in Las Vegas with my love! and Dallas Ikea and Trader Joe :)
Allen Lehman, Algebra 1 at US Grant, grad student at — math education
Craig Wall, Supt. Valliant.
Jennifer, First Grade, Moore Public Schools
Kacy Harsha Edmond OK AP spent V Day working my volunteer CAP job getting ready for state conf. Teaching a Twitter class!!!
Blue Cereal, bringing my modicum of renown and plenty of vitriol and obscenity, apparently.
Tina Lunday Enid 7th grade geo.
John Bennett, Emeritus in Connecticut tonight. Quiet and great day with my bride of 50 years. Oh, & moderating tonight!!!
Katie Carter, American History teacher and grad student
Dalton Savage, University of Oklahoma, Future Educator.
All of has known abt your vitriol & obsecenities. Others are just learning! https://t.co/YaekJGdx5X
Blue Cereal, bringing my modicum of renown and plenty of vitriol and obscenity, apparently.
Someone loves you.. beautiful!
Rick Cobb, superintendent, Mid-Del Public Schools
Claudia Swisher, bringing my big mouth that MiddleGround just doesn't think is profane...teehee
Tutaleni Asino with program
Jimmy Hartford Student Math Teacher at Cushing High
Happy 💕's ! Lara- English Education Specialist at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah.
Nessa Perez, Tech Integration Specialist, Clinton
Hello Amy from and I have nothing nice to say about V Day!
Jonathan Atchley - AP Edmond PS -
Jack Reed, Assistant Principal,
Rob Miller, Asst Supt, Sand Springs. One of those vitrioloc, issue-blurring bloggers
-- Still have calls to make to A&B Education Subcommittee...will be in and out tonight until I finish my chore.
Are you & bringing your vitriol & obscenities tonight like ? https://t.co/o94Apd3lLd
Rick Cobb, superintendent, Mid-Del Public Schools
Eric Justin Bates, band director and whatever else I'm needed for at Oklahoma Union schools.
I am Mary Yuan, grad students
Parker Harless middle school science Soper
Looks like a great group tonight!!! Welcome all.
Kas Nelson, Elem principal Hi everyone!
Kylie Gibbons graduate student been watching Netflix with my family for Valentines Day
Glen Abshere, Roosa Elem Principal, Claremore Schools. Roosa named Great Expectations model school for 14th consecutive year
Lisa Muller, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, Jenks
Amy Presley HS History with Broken Arrow
Good Evening Tonya Gaunt Clinton Public Schools Teacher
Probably keep it clean in case OCPA is trolling. Don't want to hurt their feelings!
Adam Rogers CTE Technology Resource Coordinator Oklahoma City Public Schools
Meghan Loyd, MS Vocal Music Broken Arrow.
have you found a full voicemail yet? #
Tyler Bridges, Asst Supt and all in member of .
Spent it resting at home after a whirlwind of a week! How was yours?
Anne Beck, Ed tech limited connectivity tonight
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Debbie Thoreson, P of K girl, T of English 3 & AP, Dewey High School
Christie Paradise, Mid-Del. I drove back from Texas. :)
/no full voicemail boxes yet...I'm working on that!
A1 Teach students thinking skills so they can ask, investigate, and form understanding for themselves
A1 Let students create. Let them bring the world into the classroom. If the T does it, the T learns. https://t.co/rGNNKHA8cU
Hi Rebecca Thomas Choate. Studying this Valentine's Day remembering my late husband.
A1) Find ways to connect with others outside of our comfort/knowledge zone. And bring the students along! https://t.co/0de5J2Exl7
a1) I think its important to be globally minded yourself and model it for students.
A1: Take the world as it comes to us. Key is bldg connections, engagement, crit thinking. 2day's Ss will be tomorrows prob-solvers
A1) By staying attune to the issues as best as possible by whatever means necessary, including this chat.
Math teacher at NWC in Happy Valentines everyone!
A1 learning to learn through research and reputable sources of information. Create discerning learners. https://t.co/JsoGhaAai5
A1 When you emphasize and critical thinking w/ Ss, you start to get a broad, deep understanding
A1: Realistic perspective is key. Real-time (appropriate) articles help. I like using https://t.co/XTB7cxxY7C as a trusted resource.
A1: Let students be creative! Let's get them out of their comfort zones and build connections.
Hi 💗 Happy V-Day!
State Supt...following along w/tonight's chat.
This is the first time I participate this wonderful group, anybody can tell me how to find the moderator's question, thanks a lot
q1: it's necessary teacher teams to stop the "coverage" approach and decide what is really essential - and then go into depth
Q1: Great question. Starting with students' interests and working toward broader issues is one way to address this
A1 Inquiry-based learning helps tremendously. Students build deep knowledge different topics, not just things teacher identifies.
As always, thanks for joining us https://t.co/800H4H1BTS
Hi 💗 Happy V-Day!
State Supt...following along w/tonight's chat.
A1 -- If our students have the mindset of life-long learners, and independent learners, the 21st century will be easier.
A1: You choose best bits'n'pieces you can, and while yay for journey o'discovery, it's OK to point sometimes https://t.co/5Up9gzvpa7
A1: Fridays we watch Flocabulary's Week in Rap - starts awesome conversations (often spend too much time talking world issues)!
A1 open a window to the world with books and tech... , pebblego, great for 1st
A1: Find a real-world connection or two and dig deep into those. Important to help students find relevance in math.
A1: I try to pick < 5 topics in my curriculum that shows up in multi subj, essential for nxt yr and used by adults
A1) You start with their world and help them understand that. Then start moving the circle outward.
A1: Teach them the skills to sift through the onslaught of info. Key themes and then play it by ear w/ their discussion
A1 -- Life-long learning skills, independent learning skills will help our kids conquer the 21st century.
A1: It's all about reading, writing, & speaking. Ss need to research about the world, write about what they found out, & discuss it.
I recommend using Tweetdeck and making a column for to help keep up
right here folks!
https://t.co/8SMlYZTAgB
A1: Find a real-world connection or two and dig deep into those. Important to help students find relevance in math.
Big day tomorrow in Education AB committee. Following along convo tonight if any have questions. Together we can do better.
Yes! Information overload is just as dangerous as ignorance of the world! https://t.co/GGWFyOBK13
A1: Teach them the skills to sift through the onslaught of info. Key themes and then play it by ear w/ their discussion
Good evening! Come join the convo going on right now.
I agree and would like to get some Skype/Google Hangout sessions going so students can connect.
A1b integrate hands on learning, exploring, discussing, researching, into every part of your day
One minute until our next Q2...
A1: We have to be OK w/ them not getting or knowing it all RIGHT NOW. If we can nudge them to think, the rest will come.
. What were this year's topics?
A1: Students are intelligent. They will be asking these types of questions. If not, simply throw out an idea and see their reaction
A1: More subjects to be integrated into everyday teaching, more emphasis in social studies. https://t.co/HVhRn84lGw
A1) Broad and deeper understanding requires us as educators to help facilitate the learning experience so that Ss start to question.
a1: give the basics and tools to understand the in depth as it occurs naturally through authentic experiences...peak their interest
Yeah, I almost said toss everything else and just do history for 5 years, but figured I'd get pushback
check into mystery skypes
A1: we should model learning & creativity 4 Ss by being connected & using multitude of resources & tech available & let them create
Amen, sister. Reading and writing are vital. https://t.co/SU7VfPb9kx
A1: It's all about reading, writing, & speaking. Ss need to research about the world, write about what they found out, & discuss it.
Let the S's work on diiferent projects about the world around them and then share what they have found with the rest of the class.
Danielle Saile, 1st grade student teacher! Sorry I'm late!
Trying to chat and watch Sons of Anarchy...too much!
Geo: Right Triangles, Logical Reasoning, Models for 3D and 2D; Precal: Rational Functions, Exp/Log and Trig https://t.co/TfwFeFMnih
. What were this year's topics?
Starting late - Tegan Sexton, Fairview Elementary, Moore - 5th grade
do this by showing them things from other parts of the world!
https://t.co/TJWZiTIlA3
A1) Broad and deeper understanding requires us as educators to help facilitate the learning experience so that Ss start to question.
A1) Let students choose issues that interest them & teach lessons w/those. Help students learn 2 investigate on their own
Yes...and start early! I talk about how to research and find the facts with my firsties! https://t.co/4iBCFuwtZ3
A1 learning to learn through research and reputable sources of information. Create discerning learners. https://t.co/JsoGhaAai5
A1: This is cheesy, but if we focus less on Ss ANSWERING and more on them learning to QUESTION, then the broad deep thing...
Sandra Park, Exe Dir .
Sorry I'm late...was leaving messages for Reps in HB 2949.
A2: You have to find Ts on team or in courses that are willing to work together. Has to be abt Ss. https://t.co/UabkdRrm8F
Welcome to . Come on in, the water's fine :)
q2: would be great to do more interdisciplinary - most HS have little time to plan with other subject areas.
A2: Getting another T to participate! I've been fortunate that one science T has been willing!
Sarting the see the impact of "test-focused" kids. Many get 2 HS have little global understanding
Not cheesy at all. It is the heart of all learning
A1 It takes a team of teachers to work together with a plan to teach the world deep n wide. Takes planning. Big world moving fast!
Stop moving on - I wasn't finished! Everyone just... stop while I think about Q1 some more.
Missing my tweeps...brushing up my 3 presentations for tomorrow morning's PD!
the Tony Blair Foundation's program Face to Faith creates global connections for Ss too
A2 Facilitating meaningful interdisciplinary connections gets harder as subjects get more compartmentalized at the secondary level.
Wow, the speed is too fast, I am lost now
A2: Time is the #1 deterrent to any type of productivity in education, whether it be interdisciplinary studies or something else.
Watch out! may blow!!! https://t.co/lpoy56Brk9
Stop moving on - I wasn't finished! Everyone just... stop while I think about Q1 some more.
a2) Where does it count, ie.. who gives up instructional time, Math or science or ELA etc..
A2: Need help with interdisciplinary connections? Ask your neighborhood friendly music T. We do all day erryday.
So about how many minutes for each question, thanks a lot
Absolutely! Not knowing is fine...not being willing to look for answers is not! Encourage curiosity! https://t.co/anwmZ0G3a7
A1: We have to be OK w/ them not getting or knowing it all RIGHT NOW. If we can nudge them to think, the rest will come.
Q2: Less Testing more learning. And finding Ts who want to think outside the box
A2 It can be done...I taught on both 9th grade and 11th grade interdisciplinary teams. Great for teaching and learning!
A2) But was able to put together APUSH and APELA for a few years at Memorial - it was great!
A2: Prob easier at elem level. BIG area of opportunity for secondary. Limitations include HSTing, scheduling, credits, T resistance.
You get used to it, and learn when to paddle and when to let the river just take you along... https://t.co/vxn7u4E4d3
Wow, the speed is too fast, I am lost now
Hear that. Any ideas on how to create that time would be welcomed. https://t.co/AXpJUn4GKb
q2: would be great to do more interdisciplinary - most HS have little time to plan with other subject areas.
Q2: takes most Ts out of their comfort zone and jump into the deep end of the pool.
Why more compartmentalized??? https://t.co/3jGBhDerdM
A2 Facilitating meaningful interdisciplinary connections gets harder as subjects get more compartmentalized at the secondary level.
A1 Use teachable moments as they happen inside or outside of the classroom. Current events
It's overwhelming but it is archived so read what you can...it gets better not easier but better
Completely agree! Observed 3rd grade classroom and all the focused on was english and math for the whole day
tweak and try again - its how real life happens in real life!
And you learn to ignore some of the tweets that you miss - at least for a while... Then check out storify... https://t.co/W7xAaICFl0
You get used to it, and learn when to paddle and when to let the river just take you along... https://t.co/vxn7u4E4d3
Wow, the speed is too fast, I am lost now
A2 -- Less testing, for sure, but a climate of trust...trusting educators to plan lessons, to collaborate, to celebrate connection.
A2: Ideally we should get further from segmented subjects anyway - 'the system' is the biggest challenge right now
Thanks for you support, I am new Twitter and also new here, but I manage to follow you all, both Q and A
A2: That testing focus - why "give up" class time on collaboration when I have to "score" well myself?
A2) It is difficult due to all the emphasis on high stakes testing. Ts are concerned( and rightfully so) about what they cover.
I know, I know... But one minute to Q3.
Trud, dat. Testing climate works against collaboration and risk taking.
A2b: ELA, Math, History, and Science. I teach it everyday and my kids think we are just singing some songs.
You don't have to catch every response.. get general flow.. Look for if lost look for faciltator posts.
Mary, just follow the thread for awhile. Retweet and fave a few. Add replies if you can. No rush.
A2: There has to be a definite plan, a commitment by both Ts, and practice. If not, it will not work the way it should.
A2) I never wanted to grade other content. However, assessing is a must! You must write well in math too :)
A2) The largest issue is overcoming the fear that we cannot integrate multiple disciplines into our lessons and trust our colleagues
...three more calls to A&B Committee...still working.
A2: I don’t know of any Ts who think they have the time - this one included - but I think that these units would engage Ss the most
...If we promise to stop, shall we then collaborate and listen until you come back with a brand new invention?
A1 That's the beauty of 1st grade. We're able to integrate more easily
Our efforts made a significant difference at the Capitol last week! Don't lose momentum! We must stand up!
Reaching out to electives Ts has worked for me in the past... Art T and I did video game design w/ art and CS Ss
A2: Goal must be communicated and understood by teams and students
Electives rule the world.
Good idea, thanks a lot and I will try now
Common assignments for courses of different disciplines, teams of multiple classes? https://t.co/MfDP27OWyo
A2: Prob easier at elem level. BIG area of opportunity for secondary. Limitations include HSTing, scheduling, credits, T resistance.
Maybe it'll keep your mouth from getting washed out with soap?
A2: I'd want to make sure it had a goal other than being able to say we did it.
lack of common planning time is the greatest barrier to making it happen then common assessment time to grade
I'd have flunked HS if it weren't for my creative writing elective. Only thing that motivated me!
this is where Ts have a chance to move out of their comfort zone and grow. It can be super effective
Calling too. I’m not saying I’m an educator because I heard they want to hear from parents. I am that too! https://t.co/JXy7qqpOup
...three more calls to A&B Committee...still working.
As a future teacher I hope we move away from this "teach to the test" environment. Focus on other subjects as well
Reading for Pleasure class would be a natural collaboration partner.
A2B: We all have to have the courage to abandon the past and try new things. Tough to do while trapped in a small box.
Snark for the evening - just remember, you can say whatever you want as long as you say "earmuffs" first https://t.co/Sjn1A3Aw4A
I'm so in love with the idea of a Reading for Pleasure class!
A2)Finding a teacher in another department that both wants to work w/you & whose teaching style meshes well w/ yours
I believe this only happens because we don’t know how to do both & scared to try. I do both. https://t.co/et3ucHubl4
As a future teacher I hope we move away from this "teach to the test" environment. Focus on other subjects as well
No concerns. All lessons should be interdisciplinary. Life isn't based on one thing. Why should class subjects.
Agreed - I participated in one of these before and it felt forced... We did it for the sake of doing it...
https://t.co/QABOH2lk3E
A2: I'd want to make sure it had a goal other than being able to say we did it.
Q2: I am watching my T do an alt. certification project for a student. I keep asking her: Y not do that for everyone?
That's a great point BCE. And you made it w/o a single profanity. Proud of you!
Barbie Jackson, 3rd grade Teacher, Sand Springs. Just getting in from our Valentine's Day Date-joining late-I'll try to catch up!
Would love to collaborate and consult. Every school should have a reading for pleasure class.
A3 Teacher control (aka management) is a balancing act, in my opinion. Extremes are not good. https://t.co/YIzq9xNfxQ
A3 Ss creativity often thrives when Ts give them some control, but giving up control and poor management are different animals
A3: The solution to oppressive 'teaching' isn't chaos, as social media would have you believe... https://t.co/08GR3MqNlh
A3 Sometimes yes Teaching writing now and I model. You have to know rules before you can "break" them https://t.co/0gzGPyuidZ
absolutely, and we also need more time and energy to learn new things
But when trying new things - the box can be broken down and eliminated. Even in this current environment https://t.co/x7FrtHkdEB
A2B: We all have to have the courage to abandon the past and try new things. Tough to do while trapped in a small box.
A3: It sounds weird, but Ss have to be taught how to handle and use some freedom in class. They don't know. https://t.co/08GR3MqNlh
A3) Teacher who master classroom management seem to embrace technology,innovation, and creation
A3) Depends on the type of Ts control. A Ts with good clsrm mngmt is in control but can have an inquiry based room for Ss too.
A3: Everything comes back on the T. If the T can control the "chaos" then creative thinking and doing can happen.
Took the words out of my mouth. We have to lead but remember we are teaching them to control themselves https://t.co/Nmbmx6jdBP
A3 Teacher control (aka management) is a balancing act, in my opinion. Extremes are not good. https://t.co/YIzq9xNfxQ
A3: Not necessarily. Depends on the teacher and students
I always work from a place of mutual respect. I can't "control" my students nemore than they can control me. https://t.co/qWF4OppXmH
Agreed...and my early childhood classes focused on integrating material. https://t.co/U8GJIj598W
A2: Prob easier at elem level. BIG area of opportunity for secondary. Limitations include HSTing, scheduling, credits, T resistance.
A3) Sometimes as teachers, we need to let control go so that the students can learn
A2) I think it depends on the T and what the S's are working on. Sometimes the T just needs to step back and let learning happen.
We have to find teachable moments throughout the day. Some discussions get off track-but that's ok! https://t.co/iVkZmFBD1r
a3) that has more to do with the teacher comfort.. classroom control can happen without encouraging creativity.
A3: Hopefully T control can include S creativity and thoughtfulness bc the T is controlling the Ss, not their brains
A3 I would think it is more guiding S's to be creative. Show what could be. Make them think its their idea.
A3: depends on the students:playing with genius hour, great success in one class, the other is showing great need of more "control"
I'd love to see a digital storytelling class that helped Ss shape a school's identity
A3: 11 year olds, at least, perform much better with structure, lots of modeling. They really do.
it shouldn't but when I try to let my sophs be creative and have some choices, they flip out b/c that's so new.
. Not really sure what you mean by teacher control in A3
Moving on to Q4 in one minute!!!
A3: I have students who would rather have me make the choice for them. At some point, they have to start judging & making decisions.
A3: Teachers need control over learning environment - that doesn't mean students are without autonomy.
Exactly...handling time and freedom is a learned skill...like typing. Gotta model & teach.
A3: I find that as my relationships with Ss grow, my need to ‘control’ them decreases. Relationships > Ss who feel safe > creativity
A3 some Ts are so controlling&limiting in assignments it restricts creativity a T comfortable w/ openisbeter https://t.co/UqnCSsoWCp
A3) Ss are like liquid, they will stretch to the level of their "container."
A3: Creativity & CT s a controlled process. Ts must learn this & then teach students. Limit is lack of teaching it like content.
A3: No, classroom management is important. We must create an environment that encourages critical and independent thinking!
when I flipped - my class got messy and I didn't have "control" but the learning was happening
And that isn't even speaking to the canned curriculum that some Ts are given. https://t.co/4ZCJXRkjRG
A3 some Ts are so controlling&limiting in assignments it restricts creativity a T comfortable w/ openisbeter https://t.co/UqnCSsoWCp
A3: T must have effective control of the class. Must balance this w/ S's need for autonomy and choice. Will vary by grade and subj.
A3b: Build the right climate for risk = KEY. Ss often find choices as "gotchas" :(
But like kites & strings rather than setting birds free. They soar higher with, um... oh god I can't say it. https://t.co/zUu3naUP1F
A3) Sometimes as teachers, we need to let control go so that the students can learn
A3 Distinct difference between Ts control n Ts dominance/restriction of creativity Ts shld b in control while fostering creativity
they are still learning the skills to be on their own...very important for higher secondary to remember about MS
Q3: Teachers have classrooms where all students can be creative & provide strategies for critical thinking https://t.co/svlosMgQNL
A3) Management is important, but it's all about balance, so we have to let go a little bit for them to take that and grow.
do you see it as an elective class or integrated into an ELA class?
Had to switch over to Parks and Rec and SOA was getting to intense and it needed my full attention.
A3 Yes if Ss feel limited, afraid to make mistakes, create...at the same time HST makes it scary to give up control.balance is key
and less teacher control - helps students take ownership of their own choices. https://t.co/PYhZOBiLNs
A3: I have students who would rather have me make the choice for them. At some point, they have to start judging & making decisions.
we are doing that in graduate class this semester - it has been really interesting!
A3 Depends what the teacher is "controlling." Students should own learning, but good Ts put structures in place to promote that.
And as professional T, the right climate is different depending on the S and class. https://t.co/BA1sYnjg1P
A3b: Build the right climate for risk = KEY. Ss often find choices as "gotchas" :(
I am not a social control tool! I empower students to take control of their own learning.
A3 -- Ts control the climate in their classroom...a positive one that encourages risks in safe place will support learning.
Love this...know your students😀 https://t.co/2L9pHezB6h
A3: depends on the students:playing with genius hour, great success in one class, the other is showing great need of more "control"
A3 Teacher control/classroom management is essential to an environment that encourages ALL students to think, express, and create.
Relationships are the skeleton key! https://t.co/rbqp3voSRA
A3: I find that as my relationships with Ss grow, my need to ‘control’ them decreases. Relationships > Ss who feel safe > creativity
You crack me up! https://t.co/1Y2dGfk1WT
But like kites & strings rather than setting birds free. They soar higher with, um... oh god I can't say it. https://t.co/zUu3naUP1F
A3) Sometimes as teachers, we need to let control go so that the students can learn
I agree this is not always the case, we just need to be better informed how to integrate subjects
. Those are often the discussion that create strong student/teacher relationships and make learning possible.
A3. Balance is key.Some Ss need structure&others seek creativity. Learning must be high challenge,low stress https://t.co/Fyjc3kd6Iv
Mine was a stand-alone, ELA elective. We also incorporated free rdg into ELA classroom.
A3b: In one hour, my Ss cannot handle control, but I have another where I take the back seat as long as thinking is occurring...
A4 No. Don't expect Ss to know what you expect until you have taught/practiced it with them.
We can have classroom management without having "control" https://t.co/KemgSH1Urr
A3: No, classroom management is important. We must create an environment that encourages critical and independent thinking!
A4 I think it's one way, but some groups need a lot of coaching...you can make that fun, though!
A4: By "simply" addressing team assignments? I think there needs to be repetition & variety in assignments. https://t.co/M6z5gZwbZ3
They have learned that failure is bad and to be avoided instead of a situation to learn from. https://t.co/vtXyRhqs0J
A3b: Build the right climate for risk = KEY. Ss often find choices as "gotchas" :(
A4 Sort of. Some kids hate any kind of collaboration because their only experience is doing all the work. https://t.co/aeJuC3iNlJ
A4: They CAN, but I'm not sure it's a given. Intrinsic motivation increases odds, or right group structuring https://t.co/LDVUh8Hc7s
Very cool! Definitely want to chat more about this!
A3 Perfect world no control. Children are not perfect and need parameters. Montessori schools have guidelines.
A4:They can!! If you spend time building the relationships first, it can work. It takes time to build those connections.
A4) They can but also Ts can foster the learning of those skills by what conditions they set for Ss in the projects.
no, I think the process is important, it can show how we support each other and how we find and resolve problems together
Can't believe it but it's true: Fastest hour on Twitter is half over!!!
A4) Ss develop the skills by what we model and expect from them, not by the assgnmts we give them. Assgnmts just demonstrate skills.
No - they need to practice these and have a purpose for the team. Otherwise its no effective https://t.co/xONcZEVus7
my interpretation was like topics in research, I give Ss the topic vs S chosen topics let kids decide the direction
A4) Simply, yes. However, best 2 talk about what good teamwork looks like before throwing them all into it. Saves some trouble
I was always "that" kid in school. I just thought that was the way things worked.Ha. https://t.co/3RHPxs8Fha
A4 Sort of. Some kids hate any kind of collaboration because their only experience is doing all the work. https://t.co/aeJuC3iNlJ
A4 No. Watch game of playground tag. Ss need flexibility to take those risks without being assigned to tasks https://t.co/M64cKWhFku
A4: Ss can learn teamwork from assignments. Except in those groups in which one student does all the work
A1 Letting go of control doesn't have to mean chaos or lack of procedures
A4: Social skills need to be explicitly taught even in HS. S's also need feedbac, - not grades- on these skills so they can improve
Talk about, model, demonstrate. show... It takes everything. https://t.co/bK4fGbZDXY
A4) Simply, yes. However, best 2 talk about what good teamwork looks like before throwing them all into it. Saves some trouble
A4 I think that teamwork takes effort. Ss (& Ts) need time to reflect on what worked/didn't work and why. https://t.co/KxeHsAGP6x
no...this chat goes too fast!
Isn't it for ages 12-17? I work with 8-11 yr olds
Do you think teacher prep needs to be involved to help this happen
Ever witness a S who doesn't speak Spanish complete a Vocab assignment using the Spanish Glossary - what was point of that?
A4: Watching doesn’t always equal learning, just like wearing a jersey doesn’t always make you part of the team.
Q4: Nope. But if there is a reflection part of the team assignment, Ss often realize who did what and who failed.
It requires good planning on part of T to get the "right" groups together and with thorough instructions. https://t.co/z3KctY0mEU
A4: They CAN, but I'm not sure it's a given. Intrinsic motivation increases odds, or right group structuring https://t.co/LDVUh8Hc7s
exactly what I was thinking 😀
Without a doubt...Ts need to have these skills in their toolbox
A4: If each Ss know their responsibilities and what they have to do, then it could work. Ss focus on their talents or interests.
A4: I believe student teams must get help on how to become smoothly functioning teams.
Each S needs a clearly defined role with measurable goals and real consequences if they let the team down
AWESOME connection! Reflection drives learning for sure.
A4 My inbox is full of gdoc comments.Ss asking each other-not me. They are learning more than planned essay. https://t.co/LfKffK78GD
A4: But the right group - some of my engineering kids - w/ the right task... turn 'em loose and shut up. It varies.
A4:finding more &more difficult to do collaborative workPartly large class size but also ss who care don't want to work w ss who day
a4 no. People skills are learned through multiple experiences not an assignment. Good and bad teams. https://t.co/SxcNFA8hop
A4) S's need to share in the responsibility of the group.
Sometimes I wonder if T prep has too many things and schools should be the source. chicken or egg
Unbelievable, I am sure; but Q5 is up in one minute!
A1 No not as effectively. In 1st we spend time practicing procedures...perfecting team work as we go
Thanks! I learned last year than my Ss get little or nothing from teamwork without reflection. https://t.co/3UFE4WCpql
AWESOME connection! Reflection drives learning for sure.
A4: I used literature circles as a way of teaching these social skills (listening, asking ?'s....)as well as ELA standards
A4) Walking around in a weight room doesn't make you stronger
What if schools & Tprep collaborated?
Knowing the skills, limitations, and interests of your students is essential to assigning meaningful roles to each student
i had similiar experiences.. but I feel its still important..
yes! I am lucky is preparing me to learn how to integrate subjects
A4: We don't always do a great job of explaining what good teamwork looks likes, sounds like, and feels like. And what it doesn't.
A4) Teamwork must be taught, practiced, reflected upon, then retaught, and practiced some more. Not everything works the first time.
A3 control of classroom good; less control of direction learning required. More open assignments gain higher interest of Ss
A4 good team learning activities take place later in the semester after T has taught n modeled the roles in lead up lessons b4 hand
Oh, no doubt and I gave a lot of collaborative work but it can't be successful by just "addressing." It has to be taught.
A4: We must help create teaming skills by encouraging our students to be involved in their community outside of the classroom.
Yeah, like jazz you gotta be able to follow the 'rules' in order to break them well at the right time and stuff...
teaching style is subjective & as unique as teacher's personality. Let teachers love how they teach. Students will learn.
So I'm a big proponent of teamwork these days but as a student, I hated group work...I was that loner kid, lol
I think they can, but the teacher has to show them. ZPD and scaffolding. Then let them figure out on their own
Calls to EdA&B finished. Lots of overlap w Ed Comm...they must be tired of my voice!
MR. MODERATOR?! A CLARIFICATION PLEASE - As in, how can students demonstrate they've made an effort? https://t.co/X0tgC5U6uQ
And Ss don't always observe this among the faculty and admin in the bldg. https://t.co/cvtL6qHi1p
A4: We don't always do a great job of explaining what good teamwork looks likes, sounds like, and feels like. And what it doesn't.
I like the idea of 20% time to let students follow up on what has sparked the curiosity. Wish it happened more
I am really into the chat
Learning to work in teams is a vital skill but has to have reflection
A4: I have tested ideas for teaming if anyone wishes to Consider them. jcbjr@engr.uconn.edu
I wonder sometimes if my email makes them groan "Not Again"!
a5) open ended projects.. let students propose.. allows creativity.
Me. Me. Me. Emailing you now
Did not see an NBCT bill...any details?
Having teams work together in Google Docs has helped my students find their strengths. Plus, I can see edit history of the work.
A5: Generally, unless I see signs of true suffering in their darkened, still-weeping eyes, they haven't tried yet.
When I met one Leggie, he asked, "R U one of those emailers?"
A4 start w/team work n early grades Ss would be more and more prepared for it...but it takes all Ts on the same page
It's funny how this chat could easily be applied to administrative strategies and how those are applied to staff PD
Hello! Good to see another Aggie on the chat. There aren't as many of us up here. 😀
A5: Have Ss grade themselves - but make them explain their grade in writing - then they're arguing FOR something.
A5: I think it all comes back to finding creative ways to assess student learning.
I've used this as well and have found it to be a very effective strategy. https://t.co/a7CGI7DQyd
Having teams work together in Google Docs has helped my students find their strengths. Plus, I can see edit history of the work.
A5: blogs, tweets, discussion groups, presentations, & reflections.
A5) Uses of rubrics, giving the Ss chances to talk with each other and the T as Ts can guide the conversations and help analyze.
I was having the same thought! Just as we model for Ss, so must we model for Ts
A peer evaluation rubric is very helpful if students are allowed confidentiality. Ss will be honest about the efforts of their peers
This can be really awesome! https://t.co/HOvTzw3DeJ
I like the idea of 20% time to let students follow up on what has sparked the curiosity. Wish it happened more
Well better late than NEVER! I will get caught up with all of the brilliant things that have been said.
A5) Effective Ss communication occurs when we are willing to hear Ss at their level, verbally, noticing nonverbal cues, written, etc
A5 allow time for reflection, small group discussions, conferencing w/T
A5: Realizing I have few deep convos about effort with Ss unless it's lacking. Room for growth on my part. Def mulling this over
One responded to my JohnGreen email, telling me she will read his books! LOL! It's a start!
My struggling readers have found Voice Type & are able 2 participate. It's been great having ChromeBooks! https://t.co/EWhgA3f3uj
I've used this as well and have found it to be a very effective strategy. https://t.co/a7CGI7DQyd
Having teams work together in Google Docs has helped my students find their strengths. Plus, I can see edit history of the work.
Me too! Email and VMail. Hope they will listen to us. Thank you for doing your part
On to Q6 in one minute!!!
A5: this can happen during brief 1:1 conferences... T's need to do this often to get a sense of student learning/misconceptions
“Funding education for the next generation shouldn’t be discretionary - it should be a priority." Read on: https://t.co/ePxL2VLypP
Think of them as that kid who won't respond in class...keep working & don't give up on them...ever.
Yes!! I love this!! https://t.co/hqKRybjpBp
I like the idea of 20% time to let students follow up on what has sparked the curiosity. Wish it happened more
The 1:1 conference is 100% worth the time. Also loved to record/email feedback so they could replay as needed.
Presentations. Student choice showing what the learned. Video, song, collage, report.
A5) a Google form survey is a good place to start. Students can reflect and stay anonymous. T compiles comments and expands.
A6: The older the Ss the more input they should have in their lrng. Connections, interest, depth of know. https://t.co/fVLg2LhK4X
We can never under estimate the good in our student's heart. A special Valentine at The U.S. Grant HS https://t.co/D0Ebb2xXmy
I need shoes. Choices where I'll drive, what I'll buy, etc. But there are rules to the road... https://t.co/bjhk6qtOAB
Students noted autonomy as being important: https://t.co/lWBNysfHso . Also that being in a desk all hour isn’t ideal.
A6) This is tricky - you can’t ask a younger student to organize the year. Providing an umbrella for knowledge to be learned
A6: Just let kids learn and learn how they learn. More importantly make them responsible for their learning.
A6: ...and only certain stores sell shoes. And I have to behave appropriately in the store and on the road.
A6 The more students do for themselves, the more autonomy they have, the more they will retain learning. https://t.co/JRmbIWJYve
a6 think doctorate Ss and dissertations. Extreme value in selecting researching & using research chosen https://t.co/pOFiovnbwP
I think we can use 's classroom MakerSpace for an April Playdate :-)
A6) S control can in allow them to bring creativity and new thoughts to concepts that Ts may not think about.
I always say if you spend more time on the powerpoint than the actual training, something has gone wrong!
A6 when students feel they have some control or choice they are more invested and feel the have ownership.
A6: Giving control to Ss initiates buy-in which can lead to extraordinary results. Let them make the rubric and they'll stick to it
A6 Add publishing to list. S control happens when have a voice&opportunity to share w audience other than T https://t.co/qY57AJbqMW
A6) I think a certain level of student control in classroom encourages more creativity and cultivates more interest in learning
Confidentially is a good idea, many students hold back good critics sometimes if not confidential
A6: Ss control may keep Ss interested, but many still need help with those skills
A6: Genius hour with advanced classes, love seeing struggle on how to show me what learned...stressing a few out "is this enough?"
A6b None of us remember any worksheets or chapter notes from our own school days.
A6 When Ss are given some control, create, evaluate, and utilize becomes more genuine and transferable to other subjects.
A6: Gradual release of responsibility. Works very well for my kids. Ss take responsibility at different, individual rates, too.
Sorry I'm late to the party. Just going to catch up on what I missed!
That's awesome...get Leggies into our classes...let kids see them in action.
A6) If Ss are able to create how they show their lrng then they exercise control, show creativity, and utilize the information.
choice is Important for littles as well...just need a little more direction.
A6: An untethered astronaut is 'free', but unlikely to find this freedom particularly rewarding. A cyclist is not TOTALLY free...
and learn how to make mistakes and learn from those mistakes= Still learning!
If Ss have control over the topics they research, passionate investigations occur...intristic learning happens
A6b) Ts still have to guide but with technology, Ss have access to more and new ideas to bring to the table.
A6) Give the S's what you want the end product to be and let them figure out how to get it completed.
A6; Teaching Ss to process info is like focusing a microscope. Center subject, coarse focus, fine focus, describe, analyze, extrap.
Right - that is where you come in and facilitate them on the way! Think umbrella here
https://t.co/enCQZny5yL
A6: Ss control may keep Ss interested, but many still need help with those skills
Universal truths - we teach learners with diff needs/ages, but there are constants for us all
I get that but would have no understanding of how to do that! Bless you that do! https://t.co/KDALEGaTWd
choice is Important for littles as well...just need a little more direction.
A6: It's the difference between just regurgitating the answers or coming up with their own answers using innovation.
Wowzer, dowzer... Q7 in one minute...
A6: Choices tells my Ss that I care about their learning, I care about their opinions. I am not there for me, I am there for them.
Yes! Make it meaningful! They'll have buy in!
A6 -- my Rdg4Pleasure class had student choice as the cornerstone. Guess what? When you trust kids...they rise to the occasion.
Easily the first time "wowzer, dowzer" has been utilized effectively for chats, I'd say. https://t.co/ydI9wiefdU
Wowzer, dowzer... Q7 in one minute...
A6) One off the best projects for this is National History Day contest. allows Ss creatively but also requires analysis.
A6) I had my calculus kids use iPad apps to create really fun examples
Can you incorporate that into one of your vitriol & obscene blogs? https://t.co/tMS2AFbOwN
Easily the first time "wowzer, dowzer" has been utilized effectively for chats, I'd say. https://t.co/ydI9wiefdU
Wowzer, dowzer... Q7 in one minute...
wowzer dowzer…I’m stealing this and making a hashtag !
Thanks for watching your language
General guidelines, but again student choice. Give them a little autonomy. Let them learn to handle it.
not sure fun and calculus belong in the same sentence just sayin
I think every 7 question should be "wozer dowzer" won't let me tweet this right 😂
A6) Teachers that have mastered classroom management are able to allow students the freedom to be innovative and creative
A7 We must prep Ss for life. We have no idea what careers will be avail. in 10-20 years.
Perhaps there is a balance that leans more toward T support in lower grades and tips more towards S selection as they become able.
A7) These don't have to be exclusive and in a good classroom, they aren't. It's something we all as Ts and As have to think about.
A7) are they not the same?? 😊
A7: If you are not prepared for life, then you are not career ready. Both ideas go together.
Just got email from Rep Casey "really concerned about ESA momentum this year! Gotta go get back ESA Fight c ya next wk! call tonight
A7 if I have to choose, I pick "prepared for life," but that likely encompasses "career ready."
Q7: To be prepared for life you must be prepared for the career you desire, goes hand in hand https://t.co/ZNkCnPlRNc
Exactly what she said. https://t.co/6ouIkVUjgv
A7 We must prep Ss for life. We have no idea what careers will be avail. in 10-20 years.
A7) Prepared for life includes being career ready,; career ready does not necessarily mean happiness
I'd say to park it right on the grounds of the Governor's Mansion but that's reserved for RV's.
A7: If a S is prep for life, should be prep for their career. Prob solv, crit thnkn go hand-in-hand w/ both. https://t.co/9oTIXkPBOx
A7 I think the two are intertwined. Can't ignore either one!
A7) Prepared for life b/c when we teach our Ss for life then they will know how to cope and decide on their own to be ccr
Prepared for life right? If we are prepared for life - then we can be successful in a career. IMO https://t.co/MNR4VyU3FM
A7: Easy answer, prepared for life. Life preparedness encompass career preparedness.
A7: to use the phrase "career ready" & follow with "we don't know what careers will exist after they grad" = moron. Life skills
just don't expect too much with 35 12 and 13 year olds. Whole new ball game in classroom management
A7: Public ed is tasked with preparing s's to be productive citizens I'd say career ready fits that bill. The other is 2 subjective
A7: Life happens. Kids know that. We have to prepare them for that. They need the skills to know how to deal with things in life.
A7: I say life - you might have that outlier who wins the lottery. AHAHAHAHA. I crack myself up.
A7 Hard 2 standardize prepared for life since all paths differ & can't account for all variables.
A7: Uh, aren't those the same? If a S isn't prepared for some kind of career (student, fast food, etc.), they're not ready for life
A7: Prepared for life. Careers change. And surely simulating sitting in WWI trenches prepares them for life. https://t.co/Judni5vmaX
I agree - but NOT the other way around!!! https://t.co/RZfdETk7pu
A7 if I have to choose, I pick "prepared for life," but that likely encompasses "career ready."
Prepared for life is more valuable in our fragile world economy and fluctuating job market...careers don't define my Ss lives
A7) prepare for life. If students are prepared for life then they will more than likely be able to make themselves "career ready."
Students are going to fail and when they do, you, the teacher, must take the lead in helping them eventually succeed.
A7 Prepped for life. How many of us are in the careers we chose at 18? Well, I am, but ignore that. https://t.co/ZHjFx4nrvn
A7 if you're prepared for life you should be prepared for the journey ahead.
A7: Can’t make a problem solver from a textbook. There are so many intangibles in real-life situations, not learned in class/job.
A7: Which one better encompasses "keep your HEAD out of your ***"? That's the more important one - probably applies to both.
One minute only to Q8, last question...
A7: prepared for life = disciplined, responsible, hard-working, caring, dedicated, & more. I'd want all those in a career-seeker too
This must change. Seriously shortchanging our students, exhausting our already stretched too thin T's. https://t.co/PpKf1qIZlt
just don't expect too much with 35 12 and 13 year olds. Whole new ball game in classroom management
Looking forward to at r collaboration day and learning more about the innovative mindset!!
A7b: Who knows what carreer they will chose. But we help make them better people. It all goes hand and hand. Just love them.
I can see that. Def need to be prepared for both.
A7: Most Ss in this century will have multiple careers. Lifelong learning cannot just be a catch phrase. https://t.co/DdT8baJolE
A7b: I figured "career ready" meant ready to have one - follow rules, basic reading/writing/math, hygene, resumes, etc.
Careers dont define my babies now or when they grow up
A7: It doesn't have to be one or the other. In reality it usually is though.
A7) As a CTE Coordinator, I would say career ready. But S's still need life skills to make it in a career.
A7 Prepare Ss for life and the rest will follow
Love VoiceType becoming one of my favorite AT choices. Also can use apps like Prezi https://t.co/F1wNlYVtra
My struggling readers have found Voice Type & are able 2 participate. It's been great having ChromeBooks! https://t.co/EWhgA3f3uj
I've used this as well and have found it to be a very effective strategy. https://t.co/a7CGI7DQyd
Having teams work together in Google Docs has helped my students find their strengths. Plus, I can see edit history of the work.
A7: I somewhat agree, but sometimes life experiences don't prepare you for certain careers
Nothing really prepares you for life so maybe career ready. Nothing in school prepped me for losing my husband.
A8) This is what happens when students come back 10 years later and say thank you
