#mtedchat Archive
#MTedchat strengthens Montana's network of innovative and connected educators.
Tuesday January 12, 2016
10:00 PM EST
TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:00 PM EST
Welcome to
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! Topic: "The Role of Soft Skills in 21st Century Classrooms" Be sure to introduce yourself/location/specialty
MTedchat
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:00 PM EST
Welcome to
#MTedchat
! Topic: "The Role of Soft Skills in 21st Century Classrooms" Be sure to introduce yourself/location/specialty
MrsMurat
Jan 12 @ 10:00 PM EST
Ss Blogs, comment if you have time!
https://t.co/9AVBRhLIQR
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#CathTheoEdChat
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#Edbean
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:01 PM EST
Check out the hub of all things
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here:
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Jan 12 @ 10:01 PM EST
Check out the hub of all things
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MTTeacherCoach
Jan 12 @ 10:01 PM EST
Anne Keith, 7th grade, Bzn
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MTedchat
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
Moderators tonight:
@cristama
and
@TriSciCurious
. Be looking for Qs coming from
@TriSciCurious
to join the convo.
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
Moderators tonight:
@cristama
and
@TriSciCurious
. Be looking for Qs coming from
@TriSciCurious
to join the convo.
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KamRenae
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
Hi Kam here joining from Hardin Middle School
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
@MTTeacherCoach
Welcome, Anne! Good to see you!
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
@KamRenae
Good to see you, Kam!
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wlweber
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
Bill. Lurker. Formally of some place in Montana.
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406teacher
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
#SOTU
in the background, hi everyone! Christine, 4th grd from Polson
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wflibrarian
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
Dana Carmichael, watching POTUS and
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
@wlweber
Hello, Bill! Good to see you!
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mrstbauerly
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
I'm Teri. Middle school STEM & Ed Tech teacher in Spearfish, SD
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
Chat will be in a Q1/A1 format. Don’t forget to include the
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hashtag! 1 minute until the first question...
MTedchat
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
Chat will be in a Q1/A1 format. Don’t forget to include the
#MTedchat
hashtag! 1 minute until the first question...
TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
@406teacher
Welcome, Christine!
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
@wflibrarian
Hello, Dana!
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
@mrstbauerly
Good to see you, Teri!
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jpk38
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
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James jumping in from Wyoming cause nothing good on tv :).
MTedchat
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
Q1: What skills do you consider “soft skills?”
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
Q1: What skills do you consider “soft skills?”
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WehrdScience
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
Hi Everyone, Jeff Wehr~10 yrs in Joplin MT, 10 yrs Odessa WA HS Science. Just finishing
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wlweber
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
@TriSciCurious
It's been awhile. How's life?
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
@WehrdScience
Good evening, Jeff! Nice to see you!
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KamRenae
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
Hey Girl glad to be here joining
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Happy New Year, I hope you are well
@TriSciCurious
TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
@wlweber
Busy, but enjoying it! How about you?
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MTTeacherCoach
Jan 12 @ 10:06 PM EST
A1: Many soft skills: picking up social cues =middle school critical
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jpk38
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1. Soft skills are all the things references check when they call. The things that get u jobs
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mrstbauerly
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1: To be honest, I'll have to google it!
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wlweber
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1. Critical Thinking. Creativity. Communication.
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KamRenae
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1
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Soft skills is a term often associated with a person's "EQ" traits that characterize relationships with other people.
wflibrarian
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1: Ss ... when and how best to help others
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
A1: Skills that are often neglected in the classroom as a result of content being at the forefront. :(
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wlweber
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
@TriSciCurious
The same. It's a busy time of year.
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mrstbauerly
Jan 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
A1: Ok, I would say personality, relationships, communication.
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406teacher
Jan 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
A1) Honestly, need to learn more here! Thinking, what makes us human; love, kindness
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ginamariejoyce
Jan 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
A1: Soft skills are skills that help people interact effectively with others and society in general.
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gm8585
Jan 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
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A1: Blended students in my classes find ways to COLLABORATE with students from other periods.
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wflibrarian
Jan 12 @ 10:10 PM EST
Awesome! “
@gm8585
:
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A1: Blended students in my classes find ways to COLLABORATE with students from other periods.
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WehrdScience
Jan 12 @ 10:10 PM EST
A1: I'm with
@wlweber
, creativity and critical thinking are more important than the hard skills! Flip THAT! Lol
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wlweber
Jan 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
@TriSciCurious
Do soft skills have value without Content of some kind?
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Mr_Olsen_Says
Jan 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
A1: Compassion, empathy, considering multiple perspectives. These are often unspoken keys to getting most out of post-secondary.
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gm8585
Jan 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
@wlweber
@TriSciCurious
Is it possible to call "life" the content? 😀
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
@wlweber
Yes. We can develop collaboration skills in the classroom, yet not learn content. Sharing as an example.
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
Great question...it could be content. We could go philosophical...
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https://t.co/VumNy7Kn1w
gm8585
Jan 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
@wlweber
@TriSciCurious
Is it possible to call "life" the content? 😀
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wflibrarian
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
@wlweber
@TriSciCurious
Finding your community is invaluable.
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cristama
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
Hi everyone! Sorry I'm late! Trying to fit The gym into some spare moments of time. Crista Anderson, PK-8 Principal in Dixon, MT
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
@Mr_Olsen_Says
Welcome, Casey!
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:16 PM EST
Q2: Let’s vote! What soft skill is the most important for a S in the 21st century to develop?
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mrstbauerly
Jan 12 @ 10:16 PM EST
A2: Empathy.
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:16 PM EST
@cristama
Welcome, Crista!
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cristama
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:16 PM EST
@wlweber
@TriSciCurious
good! But we've missed you! ;-)
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gm8585
Jan 12 @ 10:18 PM EST
@MTedchat
A1: Approaching the teacher to COMMUNICATE and SELF-ADVOCATE
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MTTeacherCoach
Jan 12 @ 10:18 PM EST
A2: Using feedback constructively to learn from mistakes
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:18 PM EST
Problem solving is in the lead with 60%
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
Communication and Collaboration coming up in 2nd with 40% of the vote.
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wlweber
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
@gm8585
@TriSciCurious
Something about that just doesn't sit well with me.
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StantonShelly
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
Sorry I'm late, Shelly from Billings
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wlweber
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
A2. Creative Thinking.
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
@StantonShelly
Welcome, Shelly! We're on the poll in question number 2.
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alex_fraz
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
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just hopping in, literacy consultant/coach, Colorado Hi all :)
cristama
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
I absolutely hate the term soft skills… But… I would also add emotional intelligence…
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https://t.co/4jjF4vYfGz
wlweber
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1. Critical Thinking. Creativity. Communication.
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
@alex_fraz
Welcome, Alex!
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AssignmentHelpN
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
Top 5 Emerging EdTech Trends you Must Know in 2016
https://t.co/WYBZFBXkiI
#mntedu
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#EducationNEWS
https://t.co/C1ySz5xEC7
jpk38
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
@StantonShelly
hollla...
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
@cristama
What term to you like to use?
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StantonShelly
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
A1: Soft skills are essential in any career or life pathway...they aren't about a test or project; life skills!
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
@jpk38
@StantonShelly
Welcome, James!
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gm8585
Jan 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
@TriSciCurious
@MTedchat
A2: Communication/collaboration often leads to problem solving, results in leadership and time management
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cristama
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
@alex_fraz
we are glad to have you join! Enjoy the chat!
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
The poll is at 50/50 for Communication and collaboration AND problem solving
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
Scratch that, Problem solving just took the lead with 56% of the vote.
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alex_fraz
Jan 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
A1: sooo many to consider, collaboration, self-regulation...
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jpk38
Jan 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
A2. Problem solving.... Encompasses all the others
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mrstbauerly
Jan 12 @ 10:22 PM EST
Sooo... I'm using TweetDeck and didn't notice the poll until just now, hahaha
#sorry
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WehrdScience
Jan 12 @ 10:22 PM EST
Q2: Problem w\favs is every situation is so unique. Sometimes all of the choices are equally important :) and unique to each Ss
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Mr_Olsen_Says
Jan 12 @ 10:22 PM EST
@StantonShelly
What does EQ stand for, Shelly?
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Mr_Olsen_Says
Jan 12 @ 10:23 PM EST
A2: I'd have to say being able to consider multiple perspectives (again). They need to see beyond two-sided, entrenched positions.
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wlweber
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
@wflibrarian
@gm8585
@TriSciCurious
Self Advocacy?
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TraciPiltz
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
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Hello! Traci from Billings coming in late. Trying to track the conversation but somehow missing all the Qs. LOL
TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
Q3: Thinking about collaboration. How do you help Ss become better collaborators in your learning community?
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MTedchat
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
Q3: Thinking about collaboration. How do you help Ss become better collaborators in your learning community?
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cristama
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
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weird… I'm not seeing the second question… Can someone tweet it to me please? Thanks!
TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
A2: Currently communication & interpersonal skills are a huge part of my life. A "soft skill" I'm continually working on
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ginamariejoyce
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
A2: Taking constructive criticism and using it to better themselves.
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:26 PM EST
@TraciPiltz
Welcome, Traci!
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ginamariejoyce
Jan 12 @ 10:27 PM EST
A3: We practice what it looks like to work together respectfully and effectively; appropriate language, eye contact, etc
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StantonShelly
Jan 12 @ 10:27 PM EST
A3: Use collaborative technology first to give students confidence then move that into "real" "live" conversation, also modeling
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gm8585
Jan 12 @ 10:27 PM EST
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A3: Give Ss lots of opportunities to practice and master collaboration. Demonstrate it for them and give them the tools
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Mr_Olsen_Says
Jan 12 @ 10:27 PM EST
A3: I've set up a culture where individual work is peer reviewed. Ss in it together for individual success. Peers are essential.
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WehrdScience
Jan 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
A3: Solving real world problems in groups (small or large), creating real world solutions through collaboration leads to great ED
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KamRenae
Jan 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
A3
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Communication, presentation, Teamwork. Inter-team cooperation, Leadership Skills. Empowerment, Decision Making, Problem Solving
TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
A3: Put Ss in situations where they are responsible for learning and teaching w/others. Blur my presence.
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TraciPiltz
Jan 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
A3: Give Ss projects they have to work together on. Ex: videos. Coding is also great, love listening to them help problem solve.
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gm8585
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
@cristama
Also did not see it. Had to stalk
@TriSciCurious
to find it Voting cause the issue? Twitter is broken?
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Mr_Olsen_Says
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
A3.2: Example. Comparison of peer responses through 2 drafts of same essay. Data reflects entire class.
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https://t.co/m7aH9uXCoc
alex_fraz
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
A3: Modeling, creating norms, growth mindset, utilizing specific feedback, community/team building, pledges, reflection
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
@gm8585
@cristama
Not sure...my Tweetdeck is being crazy too...
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mrstbauerly
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
A3: This year I started w/ GROUPS expectations, try to use rubrics more consistently. Letting Ss teach & learn from each other
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jpk38
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
A3 find their areas of expertise and let then share
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StantonShelly
Jan 12 @ 10:30 PM EST
A3: Today in a 6th grade we used Themspark to use their descriptions for communication...the kids got it!
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Mr_Olsen_Says
Jan 12 @ 10:30 PM EST
Oh, that last tweet was Google Forms. I set up a Form that they use to respond to their peers. Summary feature works great.
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rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:31 PM EST
Rachel from Bozeman. Joining late but will jump into next Q!
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406teacher
Jan 12 @ 10:31 PM EST
A3) Ss collab. with
#geniushour
projects, showcase and help eachother
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:31 PM EST
@Mr_Olsen_Says
I love the new forms! Data is so easy to visualize!
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:31 PM EST
@rachelmarker
Welcome, Rachel!
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mrstbauerly
Jan 12 @ 10:32 PM EST
A3: I have classes where I'm not really allowed to help Ss, other Ss tell me to sit down "they got this" & they teach their peers
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gm8585
Jan 12 @ 10:33 PM EST
@mrstbauerly
Used group contracts last couple of years. They create the wording. Includes requirements and consequences.
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cristama
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:34 PM EST
A2: Hmmm.. It would be interpersonal skills… By building relationships, working together, you can accommodate for deficit areas
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wlweber
Jan 12 @ 10:34 PM EST
@gm8585
@wflibrarian
@TriSciCurious
"Life" as content. That answer bugs me.
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Mr_Olsen_Says
Jan 12 @ 10:34 PM EST
@406teacher
Thanks Christine, it has really made peer response flow to revision in a meaningful way. Ss enjoy seeing class improve
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gm8585
Jan 12 @ 10:34 PM EST
@StantonShelly
Have to check out Themspark Not familiar. Does not compute. Thanks.
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MTedchat
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:35 PM EST
Q4: Thinking about communication and interpersonal skills. How do you use technology to help Ss grow these skills?
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:35 PM EST
Q4: Thinking about communication and interpersonal skills. How do you use technology to help Ss grow these skills?
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wlweber
Jan 12 @ 10:35 PM EST
I'm having technical difficulties it seems. So, I'm checking out.
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izzaboo
Jan 12 @ 10:36 PM EST
Hi
#mtedchat
people! Not only am I lurking I'm late doing it. Looks like a good convo tonight. Greg, Parent, Buffalo, WY
WehrdScience
Jan 12 @ 10:36 PM EST
Gotta run group, so nice to catch up! Teach well!
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gm8585
Jan 12 @ 10:36 PM EST
@mrstbauerly
Magic! When, during
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, will you be pulling a 🐰from your 🎩? Great stuff!
TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:36 PM EST
A4a: We use Vocaroo and Voxer to share verbal reflections on content.
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Mr_Olsen_Says
Jan 12 @ 10:37 PM EST
A4: I dig Google in big way. We use Classroom, Docs, Forms, Sheets, Mail & Sites. Ss create/share/respond/submit/resubmit &publish
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:37 PM EST
@izzaboo
Hi, Greg! Good to see you!
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406teacher
Jan 12 @ 10:37 PM EST
A4) Making friends with Ss all over the world, communicating and relationship building via
#skypeclassroom
and
#mysteryskype
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mrstbauerly
Jan 12 @ 10:38 PM EST
A4: Today I had Ss presenting Google Slides in small grps. Rich convos about research, loud & clear voices, eye contact & laughter
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ginamariejoyce
Jan 12 @ 10:38 PM EST
A4: Students respond to other student's online work (Seesaw). Discuss and model appropriate and constructive feedback.
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gm8585
Jan 12 @ 10:38 PM EST
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A4: Blended Ss fill out pre & post checks to track growth and "mastery conferences" to discuss weaknesses and strengths
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mrstbauerly
Jan 12 @ 10:39 PM EST
@Mr_Olsen_Says
ME TOO! I seriously love that we're a
#GAFE
school this year, finally. SO many opportunities
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izzaboo
Jan 12 @ 10:39 PM EST
@TriSciCurious
thanks! good to see you too. been a while since tuesdays worked for me.
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TraciPiltz
Jan 12 @ 10:39 PM EST
@ginamariejoyce
This is just what I was gonna say! Love this aspect of
@seesaw
!
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:39 PM EST
@gm8585
@MTedchat
I'd love to see your mastery conferences. Do you use a form?
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mrstbauerly
Jan 12 @ 10:39 PM EST
A4: I become aware of how fast I talk when I listen to the videos I make for class. Tech is a great opportunity to reflect
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KamRenae
Jan 12 @ 10:40 PM EST
A4
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teach em collaboration etiquette: being present and punctual with POSITIVE participation
izzaboo
Jan 12 @ 10:40 PM EST
@mrstbauerly
poll? what poll? heheh. I'm still lost.
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Mr_Olsen_Says
Jan 12 @ 10:40 PM EST
A4.2: The possibilities with tech now are near infinite though. [cont...]
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wflibrarian
Jan 12 @ 10:41 PM EST
@gm8585
Self evaluation is so powerful for CC readiness.
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mrstbauerly
Jan 12 @ 10:41 PM EST
@izzaboo
lol, it showed up weird for me but I found it here
https://t.co/46VKjqI7od
it was Q2 I think
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:16 PM EST
Q2: Let’s vote! What soft skill is the most important for a S in the 21st century to develop?
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TraciPiltz
Jan 12 @ 10:41 PM EST
A4: Love using
@SkypeClassroom
& GHO to connect classes & teach Ss how to ask ?s & be good listeners.
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gm8585
Jan 12 @ 10:41 PM EST
@TriSciCurious
Online discussions through
@haikulearning
Ss share 2 topics they struggled with and reply to 2 posts they mastered
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cristama
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:41 PM EST
@TriSciCurious
I prefer psychological and Technical… Over soft and hard... I just hate that "soft" sounds like a lower skill...
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Mr_Olsen_Says
Jan 12 @ 10:41 PM EST
A2.3: Last year I wrote out notes on board, took pic of board w/my iPad, then taught Eng class from wrestling bus on speakerphone.
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izzaboo
Jan 12 @ 10:42 PM EST
@mrstbauerly
Ah! okay. thanks! catching up slowly...
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Mr_Olsen_Says
Jan 12 @ 10:43 PM EST
@mrstbauerly
Ha, had taught it in person first 2 periods of the day, didn't want to fall behind in afternoon class. Sub in room.
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:43 PM EST
@gm8585
@haikulearning
Nice. I could do this in classcraft! :) We do goal sheets everyday as a reflection of progress.
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gm8585
Jan 12 @ 10:44 PM EST
@Mr_Olsen_Says
Check out Starboard by Hitachi. Great less expensive smart board option. Changed my teaching
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mrstbauerly
Jan 12 @ 10:44 PM EST
@TriSciCurious
Do you use classcraft with your high schoolers? Have any posts about it anywhere?
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Mr_Olsen_Says
Jan 12 @ 10:44 PM EST
A4.4: Also, really love opening up my literature projects to student tech. Had some amazing work this year w/Minecraft & Sims.
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:45 PM EST
Q5: Problem solving & leadership can go hand-in-hand. How do you develop these skills in learners?
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MTedchat
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:45 PM EST
Q5: Problem solving & leadership can go hand-in-hand. How do you develop these skills in learners?
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:45 PM EST
@mrstbauerly
Yep! Actually, I have several posts. Most were on Teachability, but that shutdown yesterday :(. I can e-mail you them
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gm8585
Jan 12 @ 10:46 PM EST
@TriSciCurious
When Ss feel comfortable accepting and sharing their weaknesses, others quickly jump on board to "rescue" them.
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rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:46 PM EST
A4: Collaboration in docs/slides, using comments for feedback, connecting classrooms and parents online. Next: screencastify!
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wflibrarian
Jan 12 @ 10:46 PM EST
A4: worry we assume tech savvy 4 all
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mrstbauerly
Jan 12 @ 10:46 PM EST
A5: To let Ss be problem solvers we have to get out of the way! Sometimes Ts are too controlling & involved.
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izzaboo
Jan 12 @ 10:46 PM EST
@gm8585
This made me wonder: how often do students see models of collaboration?
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gm8585
Jan 12 @ 10:47 PM EST
@rachelmarker
ScreenCastify is some good stuff. Good call
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Mr_Olsen_Says
Jan 12 @ 10:47 PM EST
A5: Like big, collaborative community projects, bound to have probs, but group's there to talk it out w/mutual interest/investment
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TraciPiltz
Jan 12 @ 10:47 PM EST
A5: Empower Ss to learn an app then make a big deal that they're the class "expert" on this.
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KamRenae
Jan 12 @ 10:47 PM EST
A5
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"ASK 3 B4 ME"
mrstbauerly
Jan 12 @ 10:47 PM EST
@izzaboo
@gm8585
A 6th gr Sci T & I co-taught a lesson w/ coding & Ss were shocked. It should be the norm to see their Ts collab
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cristama
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:48 PM EST
A4: Offer a variety of opportunities to add voice and participate in high-level discussion. Make learning experiential..research
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406teacher
Jan 12 @ 10:48 PM EST
A5: I TRY to let them struggle for a minute or two, stop and think instead of answering right away
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:48 PM EST
A5: Ss have to struggle. Hand holding is a hinder to learning in most cases. Ss get frustrated, but it encourages problem solving.
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:49 PM EST
@mrstbauerly
It's changing weekly! There are lots of new features out. I use it multiple times in a class period.
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gm8585
Jan 12 @ 10:49 PM EST
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A5: Have Ss solve meaningful problems (school, community, etc.) Allow them lots of wiggle room. Don't set restrictions
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ginamariejoyce
Jan 12 @ 10:50 PM EST
A5: Pose questions so that students have to discover the answer instead of just giving the information.
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izzaboo
Jan 12 @ 10:50 PM EST
@mrstbauerly
that sounds pretty cool did S get to see you and co-T work/resolve problems?
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@gm8585
TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:50 PM EST
@TraciPiltz
I have class "experts" too. After they master something w/ease they become my new expert. I share it out to the class.
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KamRenae
Jan 12 @ 10:50 PM EST
A5
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student led activities, lessons and classrooms!! Learn with your kiddos!!
mrstbauerly
Jan 12 @ 10:50 PM EST
@izzaboo
@gm8585
Well... we were working with technology! We had to resolve login issues for a few Ss
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cristama
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:50 PM EST
A5: Pass responsibility over to the students…they should always be working at least as hard if not more hard than you as teacher
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gm8585
Jan 12 @ 10:51 PM EST
@mrstbauerly
@izzaboo
🐰 🎩 🎤 👇
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Mr_Olsen_Says
Jan 12 @ 10:51 PM EST
A5.2: "Solutions are often found in the complex middle, not the oversimplified extremes." ~ Deborah Tannen. We talk complex middle
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:52 PM EST
Q6: What can we do, as educators, to help students develop better time management skills? (Can technology play a role?)
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MTedchat
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:52 PM EST
Q6: What can we do, as educators, to help students develop better time management skills? (Can technology play a role?)
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:52 PM EST
@cristama
My Chem Ss are frustrated right now because they aren't working as hard as they need to. They must take ownership!
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wflibrarian
Jan 12 @ 10:52 PM EST
AGREED. Protect time for quiet Ss. “
@gm8585
: When Ss feel comfortable accepting and sharing others jump to "rescue"
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”
mrstbauerly
Jan 12 @ 10:52 PM EST
@TriSciCurious
@TraciPiltz
Having experts helps a ton when other Ss are learning a new skill. Helps those Ss build confidence too!
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mrstbauerly
Jan 12 @ 10:53 PM EST
@gm8585
@izzaboo
I've never laughed so hard during a Twitter chat, I'm going to screenshot that and print it out lol
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gm8585
Jan 12 @ 10:53 PM EST
@izzaboo
Rarely unless they are in
@mrstbauerly
's Cotaught class
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Mr_Olsen_Says
Jan 12 @ 10:53 PM EST
A6: Time management sounds like a hard skill (not a soft one). I'm still working on it.
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izzaboo
Jan 12 @ 10:53 PM EST
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A5) With my own kids, I have to decide ahead of time what I *can't* let go of...if I don't I usually mess it all up.
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406teacher
Jan 12 @ 10:53 PM EST
A6) ummm I need to learn my own time mgt first!
#help
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KamRenae
Jan 12 @ 10:53 PM EST
A6
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I use online tools to help manage time in class and life & share with kiddos (tech set with calenders, timers and reminders)
TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:54 PM EST
@Mr_Olsen_Says
Me too ;)
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ginamariejoyce
Jan 12 @ 10:54 PM EST
A6: Yes! Timers, online calendars, email reminders, text reminders, online planners, etc.
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gm8585
Jan 12 @ 10:55 PM EST
@mrstbauerly
@izzaboo
Having a blast too. Love
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peeps
TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:55 PM EST
A6: Practice...tracking their learning. How long did this take? How long will that take?
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:56 PM EST
A6: I think showing them how to use online calendars, multiple inboxes, online planners, etc. is an important step
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mrstbauerly
Jan 12 @ 10:56 PM EST
A6: Teach them how to search properly so they don't waste time doing research!
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:57 PM EST
@mrstbauerly
Teach them shortcuts on how to cite sources in APA format using chrome extensions too!
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TriSciCurious
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:58 PM EST
Challenge: Let’s empower our colleagues to share their voice! Tell someone about the power of
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and how to develop their own
#PLN
.
MTedchat
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:58 PM EST
Challenge: Let’s empower our colleagues to share their voice! Tell someone about the power of
#MTedchat
and how to develop their own
#PLN
.
mrstbauerly
Jan 12 @ 10:58 PM EST
@TriSciCurious
What magical thing are you speaking of?! I need to look into this
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KamRenae
Jan 12 @ 10:58 PM EST
.
@TriSciCurious
yes, along with pratical goal setting!! and how to track and monitor this!!
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izzaboo
Jan 12 @ 10:59 PM EST
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A6) does the Know, Wonder, Learn chart help with time mgmt? (is that called something else?) Basically a list.
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gm8585
Jan 12 @ 10:59 PM EST
@MTedchat
A6: Never tried it, but I suppose you could assign it as a role in group work. Who is helping keep everyone on track?
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