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Thursday June 23, 2016
Welcome to tonight’s chat! and I will be your moderators as we AMP UP the 4C’s in our classrooms!
For tonight’s intro be sure to include your name and your favorite way to be creative just for fun!
Thanks for being our moderators here tonight! https://t.co/yRdbhidcmJ
Welcome to tonight’s chat! and I will be your moderators as we AMP UP the 4C’s in our classrooms!
Tiffany from Scottsburg & one of your moderators! I love to create digital scrapbooks for my family, but free time is so limited!
Bill from Delphi - assistant principal/elementary tech director......lover of life! Good to be here!
Hey there everyone! Brittany from Scottsburg. Currently watching The Little Mermaid with my 5yo while my 7yo is at a sleepover!
is fun for me and for my students in my classroom. Throw in 3D printing and into the mix-a super fun year coming up
Super pumped to 3D print next year for the first time. Welcome!
Favorite fun way to be creative: love to make Pinterest projects come to life!
Hi, ! Michelle checking in. I'm currently having fun creating my first digital breakout edu...hard fun :)
Remember that we use the Q1 R1 format, and don’t forget to include the hashtag in your post. Q1 coming up soon!
Greetings, . Media spec from Indy, just spent 2 great days at the Creative energy mainly goes toward school.
Welcome, Susie! I love summer PD!
JD from Princeton, I like to do build websites, graphic design, and some woodworking
Hi ! Kate, tech trainer in Carmel. I love to knit. The nerdier the pattern the better!
Q1 The 4Cs include collaboration, communication, creation, and critical thinking. What do these mean to you in your classroom?
Anything connected with has mega opps for creativity. https://t.co/1BhxW0UPlw
Hi, ! Michelle checking in. I'm currently having fun creating my first digital breakout edu...hard fun :)
Hi everyone! Julie from Connersville. I like to try new recipes from Pinterest and knit when I can find time:)
Good Evening Curt from Seymour Technology T
Exactly, and that's the blessing/curse...get an idea and then want to tweak it! Slow progress.
R1 The 4Cs mean everything to my classroom! Even in K, Ss need to be implementing all of them throughout the day.
Good evening Kristen from Carmel Middle School. Math teacher obsessed with tech!
The 4Cs for me is everyday in my classroom. It is truly what curriculum is 2 me. It is also getting my kids ready 4 work
R1 I want my room to be defined by the 4Cs. Busy, thinking, moving Ss!
R1 Collaboration is huge in my math class as Ss are working in an inductive atmosphere.
A1 the 4Cs mean a safe place to take risks and reflect, share in successes, and grow together through new experiences
R1 I think the 4 Cs make teaching and learning more meaningful and necessary for students future success in life
R1: The 4cs are a great way to get to the heart of education.
R1: 4C = no lazy students in my class. Students bust their rears in learning and don't know it
When a room has fully embraced the Cs, the Ss feel like "home." https://t.co/2YrSIVvEPr
A1 the 4Cs mean a safe place to take risks and reflect, share in successes, and grow together through new experiences
R1: These items comprise EVERYTHING - why not involve all these items in all we do? Preparing for an unknown profession.....
Absolutely!! https://t.co/EFCApXKU3F
R1: 4C = no lazy students in my class. Students bust their rears in learning and don't know it
R1 the 4Cs mean a safe place to take risks and reflect, share in successes, and grow together through new experiences
R1 The 4Cs help me to design engaging lessons were student learning not only from lesson, but also from working with peers.
I find that most of the learning happens during collaboration! Ss learn so much from one another.
R1 No class, I'll reflect on my practice. I want the 4Cs to be central to my sharing, but I catch myself talking too much lately
R1 For me, Ss working together in designing solutions and labs
It's tough to stand back and let Ss (or Ts) take control of their learning but what great things happen when we do!
So True my room stays in a state of "Learning through chaos"
Q2 What models or mindsets of teaching best support the 4C’s in the classroom? Which do you most employ?
Oh, I'm eating, watching , checking out , and waiting on my assignments to be graded.
I need to get over the fear that folks are uncomfortable and be okay with it just like I did with my Ss https://t.co/NJNOIGg9aP
I find myself doing this sometimes, too. Silence is hard for me, so I like to fill it!
I'm late but I'm here! Just finished watching a scary movie 😱
R2 PBL, STEM, STEAM all are natural channels for the 4Cs to shine in a classroom. I take a little from everything!
R2: lends itself to this so well. Give the kids a project, a little background info, and time to work. Away they go!
R2: risk, learning from failure, learning with your passion, making it relevant
R2 We LOVE using and STEM in our K classroom! It goes hand in hand with the 4Cs! Goal is at least one PBL per quarter.
R2 Been working hard with the growth mindset...great things come from failure. Let Ss struggle.
R2: Gotta have a willingness to model failure and iteration. The one with the teacher nametag can't be the sole source of info.
R2 Everything should be student focused, what's best for kids should be the question we all ask
I want to further develop w/ my Ss next year! https://t.co/x9nYEAe1YO
R2 Been working hard with the growth mindset...great things come from failure. Let Ss struggle.
It's a good thing I hate wearing nametags!
Yes! Let them struggle. They always ask "what do we do now" bc we always tell them what to do https://t.co/HV6a1c5Nn0
R2 Been working hard with the growth mindset...great things come from failure. Let Ss struggle.
Yep! https://t.co/OXmxTb1XQ7
R2: Gotta have a willingness to model failure and iteration. The one with the teacher nametag can't be the sole source of info.
R2 I would agree with others, STEM & PBL - I've been looking more at 5E as well
Relevance is so key! https://t.co/zrDV0Zqopx
R2: risk, learning from failure, learning with your passion, making it relevant
R2: Failure is learning. If kids are always successful, is learning taking place?
Yep! And it doesn't matter if you're teaching kids or grown-ups!
Q3 Makerspaces are a popular topic in education & compliments the 4Cs. How can you “make” more with your Ss in your classroom?
What who thinks is best? I struggle with this. Who knows what's best for Ss? Us? Them? Admin? Parents? https://t.co/EoVL0Czh29
R2 Everything should be student focused, what's best for kids should be the question we all ask
R2 a community of students who have a growth mindset work best for a classroom with 4Cs. Fixed mindset = no productive struggle
R2:We are introducing into our this year, more creation, and tons of tools
R2 Teaching PLTW we are always Hands on projects with in Mfg. Groups. We use the line "Failure is mandatory, Success is optional"
R3: think about what is being produced "out there". Blogs, info graphics, advertising, gadgets, STUFF. Let Ss make it & learn!
R2: Also, we have a special called along with a 2500 piece wall in our reformated
I am looking into doing PLTW with my Ks next year.
R3: When you make something that is physical it helps create those creative pathways in the brain to broaden learning
R3 We need to understand that "makerspaces" don't have to be fancy or cost a lot. The benefit is in the creating regardless.
Wow, didn't know you would ask this...it's what we're chatting about next week during the Takeover! https://t.co/ZjyiutubXN
Q3 Makerspaces are a popular topic in education & compliments the 4Cs. How can you “make” more with your Ss in your classroom?
Hey, ! Late, but glad to be here!
R3 In science making fits well in many instances. I also do robotics and coding with students through enrich & after school
We are on the same wavelength! I just saw the info about next week right before this chat! GREAT!
Yes! Follow and for great low cost maker ideas! https://t.co/L84jIL9OTL
R3 We need to understand that "makerspaces" don't have to be fancy or cost a lot. The benefit is in the creating regardless.
I want to start using Google Drawing more next year--it's FREE! Ss can be very creative and ideas stem. https://t.co/ZZNnVS3SAV
R3 We need to understand that "makerspaces" don't have to be fancy or cost a lot. The benefit is in the creating regardless.
Sometimes creating things is using other people's junk. https://t.co/tkR16xpwZ4
R3 We need to understand that "makerspaces" don't have to be fancy or cost a lot. The benefit is in the creating regardless.
R3 Allow Ss freedom of choice+time to explore! is leading a bk study of Invent to Learn in our district to build mindset
R3 create opportunities to dive hands on in to topics. Real experiences create emotional connection & real vested learning
R3 K is a perfect place for makerspaces. As KTs shift back to a play centered approach, it will be natural for K to do this.
R3: Still find it interesting that Makerspaces now growing after so many hands-on opps have been taken away from Ss ie art, FACS
I LOVE these! Ss can even insert them into other Google apps. Also great for interactive rubrics
Google Drawings is one of my faves! Who doesn't love a blank canvas to create upon??? https://t.co/Fx4MWcJhpP
I want to start using Google Drawing more next year--it's FREE! Ss can be very creative and ideas stem. https://t.co/ZZNnVS3SAV
R3 We need to understand that "makerspaces" don't have to be fancy or cost a lot. The benefit is in the creating regardless.
R3 Just got to hear and I cannot wait to incorporate more making w/ my Ss next yr!
LOVE Google Drawing! It's like the best kept secret in Google Apps. https://t.co/9QxeEX7g3p
I want to start using Google Drawing more next year--it's FREE! Ss can be very creative and ideas stem. https://t.co/ZZNnVS3SAV
R3 We need to understand that "makerspaces" don't have to be fancy or cost a lot. The benefit is in the creating regardless.
We need this to hook kids in the MS setting. https://t.co/JjsXkeHoGG
R3: Still find it interesting that Makerspaces now growing after so many hands-on opps have been taken away from Ss ie art, FACS
hi! Late...... 1st grade teacher in Indianapolis
R3 It's easy to provide opportunities to make w/your learners. Rethink assessment for starters. At the very least be open to tools
I've seen this shift in K. Little ones are makers by nature. Ditch the worksheets and bring out the hands on learning!
R3 I plan to implement more stem projects into my classroom, just found out about
totally, out IT depth has been giving me computers and other stuff that can't be fixed for the Ss
Q4 Assessment can be hard when implementing the 4Cs. What out of the box methods can we use to effectively assess students?
Such a paradigm shift for Ss and parents. Tough hurdle but well worth it. https://t.co/C6afNjc3XB
I've seen this shift in K. Little ones are makers by nature. Ditch the worksheets and bring out the hands on learning!
Agree! A rebellion, or return to our roots? Both? https://t.co/0mNUIH32Ws
R3: Still find it interesting that Makerspaces now growing after so many hands-on opps have been taken away from Ss ie art, FACS
True -why the renewed focus on Making? Is the elimination of programs creating a void we want to fill or is it more
R3: I also love that making helps kids show their learning in many different ways, not just traditional 'school-y' ways.
R3 Using is a great way to work in hands on experiences with students and keep them engaged!
R4: how are we as adults assessed in real life? How do you know you are doing your job well? If a S creates, I know he knows
R4 My Fav having students shot 120s explanation videos over projects. In the same format that they are watching on Youtube daily
My R4 was all 2 different ideas and cryptic. You're welcome?
R4: REALLY? Assessment is always taking place with 4Cs. It may be more summative but you may fail, receive feedback, adjust
R4 Not everything should be graded. Assessment should be balanced. Reflection is always key in my assessments.
R4: Assessment with the 4C's needs to include student reflection.
R4 I think Ss reflection is key. As a T asking questions.
Hi, welcome to . Spent my afternoon playing with and get the excitement.
R4 digital portfolios, using moviemaker programs to create videos to showcase learning, students create lessons to teach peers
Hello everyone! Paige from Angola, third grade teacher
Hello everyone! Paige from Angola, third grade teacher
R4. The final product is the main assessment. S reflection via journaling throughout is important to assess the learning process.
Yes! This!! https://t.co/jntiHv3SVd
R4 Not everything should be graded. Assessment should be balanced. Reflection is always key in my assessments.
Q5 Ts need to implement the 4Cs in their own PD also. How can we/admin do a better job of this?
That is worth repeating...not everything should be graded! Assessments don't have to be scored/tallied. https://t.co/6QSIZ81asO
R4 Not everything should be graded. Assessment should be balanced. Reflection is always key in my assessments.
Perhaps we should say, "traditional assessment." We kind of baited the hook. Wink, wink!
R4 Building in time for students to look at what they have learned is important, especially if they failed at their attempt
R4: If you are busting out the 4Cs in MS/HS Setting, I think you truly should b formally assessed at the end of semester.
R4: what if the assessment was like a job portfolio?! Something a S would take to a interview?!?!
R1: Collaboration and Communication are so important! The kids need an opportunity to share ideas and their learning!
Welcome, ! is always happy to have another educator join!
R5: there's a big diff bw PD and training. Make tech & 4Cs part of every PD and save the training for later
R4 Google Genius Hour lends well 2 out of the box assessment. Give Ss the freedom to choose what they create 2 prove their mastery
is great to get our younger Ss going w/ this idea!
I'll confess there was a time many years ago when I envied the math teachers who could easily grade work...shudder
R5 cont: training is important but not every T needs a play by play. Don't waste T time with whole group training. We learn diff
R5 Huge proponent of modeling. PD should be relevant to all and fun--not dreaded. More hands on.
Wonderful idea! Show you're mastery! For HS Ss, add to a LinkedIn profile??? https://t.co/6Db0UkXLmO
R4: what if the assessment was like a job portfolio?! Something a S would take to a interview?!?!
Yes! I learn through exploration and play. Sitting and listening is hard for me. https://t.co/8XRPuYPITX
R5 cont: training is important but not every T needs a play by play. Don't waste T time with whole group training. We learn diff
R5: Been working to create spaces this summer for collab PD. Not sit & get. T voice and choice in learning is as impt. as for S.
R5: admins should trust experts in the classroom to develop innovative activities. Let the teachers drive the ship for a while
You go girl! https://t.co/TkmmuiHHeY
R5: Been working to create spaces this summer for collab PD. Not sit & get. T voice and choice in learning is as impt. as for S.
R5 I am not a fan of badging my own PD. Many times it involves watching training video I don't need. My time is better spent.
R5 I'm the type who needs it all laid out. I need to see it all in action, to talk about it, to discuss it. 4Cs right there.
R5 Allow time/space for collab, time to create/use strategies, time for follow up discussion+reflection
is so right! It should ALWAYS be entirely about the kids
R5 Establish norms and build community at the beginning of the year to create a safe place to learn together
Absolutely! Flipped classroom works for meetings too. https://t.co/pJltojM9ap
R5 I am not a fan of badging my own PD. Many times it involves watching training video I don't need. My time is better spent.
I have been sending my staff vids/how this w/pics and words so they have a choice and can do it on their own time
R5 My best tech PD occurs when the PD is about something not tech. Let me show you my engaging tools as I teach any topic.
R5 PD focus on what teachers can use immed and let teams collab on real lessons they can use Or it's a waste of time, forgotten
Q6 Let’s all reflect to grow. In what part of your school day could you AMP UP the 4Cs in your classroom?
R5: I think a key to implementing new ideas we gain from PD lies in the followup, which is often lacking, esp in regard to 4C;s
R5 I appreciate what everyone is describing and it affirms my preference for working in small, self-selected groups/personalize
Would having choice in which badges you pursued make a difference? Would love to get feedback for a proj... https://t.co/23T2aZOcCk
R5 I am not a fan of badging my own PD. Many times it involves watching training video I don't need. My time is better spent.
My Ss LOVE Google Drawing. They didn't always draw, but they LOVED illustrating and captioning pics!
Does anyone have a problem with the new Totinos Pizzas being square?
R6 Morning work! I feel like I need to do a better job of this. Want to make it more interactive.
Yes! I am a change junkie, and this just crosses the line. LOL! Thx for the mood lightener! https://t.co/d3xQJclMKS
Does anyone have a problem with the new Totinos Pizzas being square?
R6: For high school teachers, there is no time that isnt appropriate for 4Cs.
This speaks to the implementation of badging-demonstrating learning shouldnt require repeating instruct'n https://t.co/UhcnYH7ipG
R5 I am not a fan of badging my own PD. Many times it involves watching training video I don't need. My time is better spent.
R6: My area is "bell work." I want my Ss to be actively engaged in creation as soon as they walk in. Even if it's Play-doh.
R6 My 8th graders are burnt out at the end of the day--PERFECT time for 4Cs. Actually...any time is!
AGREED! Reflection should be embedded into every classroom! A great life skill!
Same goes for middle school https://t.co/aZkIXybOQp
R6: For high school teachers, there is no time that isnt appropriate for 4Cs.
R6 I would like to incorporate more of the four Cs in science/social studies, these subjects sometimes pushed to the back burner
I tihnk as a T, I need to take more time to reflect, too! https://t.co/HHelFJalD9
AGREED! Reflection should be embedded into every classroom! A great life skill!
R6 For secondary Ts, definitely those first few minutes/bell ringer. Most classrooms expect silent, solitary work then...
R6 I'd say daily board work or as a bell ringer would be a place to include it where I'm typically not. Set the tone for learning!
R6: Mine is finding balance between training on tools (Canvas is coming!) and how to teach well with them, whatever the tool.
R6 With block in the middle school, 4Cs serve as an engaging way to break up the time.
R6 I also need to work harder on my transitions at middle. 4Cs will make it more relevant. I had my elem transitions down pat!
Q7 If you could add a 5th C, what would it be and why?
and same for elem. 4c is exploring, creating, playing: what kids do!
I go back to scouts, There was not one way to acquire a badge--learners had a menu and options for demo'ing mastery
R6 Elementary as well! The 4Cs are what help to foster a growth mindset in my 5rh graders https://t.co/f5l3KKcTZc
R6: For high school teachers, there is no time that isnt appropriate for 4Cs.
I'm using canvas with my first graders!
R7: Curiosity because we need to keep Ss curious!
R6 Transition time! Perfect opportunity to self reflect or talk with a peer about precious lesson-
This is true for Ts as well! The many things I have learned from Chats binders events Pinboards! https://t.co/AiSBKYybfQ
I find that most of the learning happens during collaboration! Ss learn so much from one another.
Agreed, it is really for all kids (and adults) https://t.co/lJOPvNoHX0
and same for elem. 4c is exploring, creating, playing: what kids do!
R7: Candy. There's never enough
R7: culminating activity. Have some kind of presentation to end the activity taking place
R6 Transition time! Perfect opportunity to self reflect or talk with a peer about previous lesson-
R7 Maybe "Coaching" because the classroom should reflect a culture of "everyone learns from everyone."
R7 5th c = courage to take risks
R7 Construction or Compassion--maybe I could have a mash-up...teaching empathy through critical thinking
R7 Celebration!! Too often forgotten. Make time for it; it's important!
R6 I would say, "Chris".. Because I just need more of me! 😂
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LOL, my first thought was Crunchy...we need snacks in school! https://t.co/jFnzSreV5c
R7: Candy. There's never enough
R7 Crisis management, learning to work through difficult situations
yes!!!!!! Empathy is so important! Yes a million times. Let's make this a thing
R7: Cookies! But seriously, I think I'd pick culture - 'cause as the internet says that Drucker said, it eats strategy for bfast!
R7: COURAGE! I have the words Be Brave above our classroom door. Community would be another that I feel strongly about.
Student - Tt relationships are more important than rigor & relevance. Ss will learn if they believe Ts care about them.
R7: Curiosity- it fuels the questions needed for student discovery. It's natural to be curious, and kids are great at it!
R7 "Changing" If we are truly reflecting there is always something we can change to be better. The goal is 2 keep moving forward
So many great C's ! I am loving these responses!
R6 Curiosity to drive the reason why you need to learn what you don't know
Like the idea of culture & Drucker, but no one has said chips!
Q8 What further PD do you plan to seek out this summer to help AMP UP the 4C’s in your classroom?
R7: the 5th C having a culminating activity can incorporate Candy, additional collaboration with outside org, and creativity
Insert shameless plug for Carmel's conference July 13!! https://t.co/6S7HoTBz7H
Q8 What further PD do you plan to seek out this summer to help AMP UP the 4C’s in your classroom?
R8 Lots of PD under the belt already with the Summer of eLearning tour, but also plan to start breaking out the lesson plans soon.
R8.1 Will be looking for ways to specifically integrate the 4Cs into our day in K!
R8: I guess doing training for is giving me more and more ideas on how to blow my kids minds for learning
R8: my favorite PD is googling things I want to know and learn and then teaching others!
R8. I need to learn more about ! Anyone want to show me the way in a hangout sometime??! Seriously!
I was about to mention that conference! 😂
R8 Taking the online course "Growing Compassionate Leaders" through
R8: no wonder I don't sleep. My mind won't shut off from all the great ideas from this discussion. Love my Thursday Nights!
R8 I'm in a Tech 2 Teach cohort with my district to work on blended learning. So many ideas for older kids - wanna try with 1sts
R8: Still have , , , Google EdCamp, Lilly Teacher Creativity, & maybe
R8 Looking forward to and to read a few books I have been wanting to get to
R8 Heading to nxt. wk and seeking more ideas specifically for makerspaces.
R8 Working on Level 2 GEC--mind races with ways to implement while studying up!
R8 Spending today working on "presentations" made me engage in the 4Cs (or at least 3) and consider how learners would do the same
R8 I will be at Google Innovator next week in Boulder Can't wait! Excitement level off scale
R8 Currently reading to fuel my inner educator fire; Lego Math Summit; Pinterest!! - that counts right? Lol
R8: Oh, I forgot the conference in July. Gonna be a summer of PD.
With Whoop! Whoop! https://t.co/GJ2EUkPIZB
R8 I will be at Google Innovator next week in Boulder Can't wait! Excitement level off scale
R8 Also have a couple of bks: & one about Digital Citizenship recommended by
R8: Going to next week and preparing to be completely blown away.
Did you put Maker or MakerSpace in the Program Search? | "plans" are fluid but Favs are marked. https://t.co/JVzDffnwVm
R8 Heading to nxt. wk and seeking more ideas specifically for makerspaces.
R8 bk study+Google Ed1 bootcamp in district, ISTE, more summer of elearning, plus helping w/ district new T academy
R8 also would like to have 1sts start blogging.... So I'm working on creating my own this summer so I know a tiny bit about it...
They have a fabulous line up for . I hope to catch the last day. https://t.co/ca0tQrGj2H
R8: Oh, I forgot the conference in July. Gonna be a summer of PD.
R8: Also going to read books Number Talks and Kids Deserve It... how long is summer??
Cue is doing a session on STEAMpunk looks amazing
You all are so awesome! Make sure you count this as PD for your license renewal. Yes, it counts!
Whoo-whoo--two of our Chatters will be official next week! So excited for Curt & https://t.co/7986FQq3y6
R8 I will be at Google Innovator next week in Boulder Can't wait! Excitement level off scale
Working on a presentation for them, but is a master+ has been a guest on the HyperDocs Hangouts series!
R8 Will be at next week not even there yet and already overwhelmed 😳 by the options
Thanks to the community for another great chat! Thanks to my partner in crime for moderating.
I will be because of my sister's wedding. :(
Sweet! Are you going to the meet up on Tues?
