#ALedchat Archive
#ALedchat is a weekly chat on Twitter about education topics. It is held each Monday from 9-10pmCST. While the discussion on #ALedchat continues on Twitter well beyond our weekly one-hour chat session, this platform affords us the opportunity to extend, expand and share the conversation with an even greater audience. Educators from across the state of Alabama, and the world, can come here to find encouragement, support, resources, professional growth opportunities and advice, while providing the same to their colleagues.
Monday October 10, 2016
Welcome ! Tonight's topic is about Data Driven Instruction (DDI). If I run out of characters, you will see DDI. Lets grow 1Another
Welcome to Please begin by telling us who you are, where youre from (Rep Your City/School/District!) , what you do
Welcome to Please begin by telling us who you are, where youre from (Rep Your City/School/District!) , what you do
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Welcome everyone to ! I'm Jennifer, HS AP, co-founder of this chat and the quarterly . Thrilled to be with you all!
My name is Jimmy Shaw; im from Im the Asst Super. Luv what I do & Co^5 Moderator of & Padawan looking4
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Anna from Univ of Montevallo; preparing future tchrs to be data literate!
My tweets for the next hour will be dedicated to Looking forward to learning from these great people!
I'm an English teacher at Clay-Chalkville HS. I look forward to learning how others are using data in tonight's
Yay! Glad you and your boss are here, Grayson! ;-)
We will use Q1-A1 for questions and answers tonight. I have my pen out & ready to beg, borrow, & steal to grow
Good evening, , Becky, principal- trying to multitask tonight. Busy week ahead. But excited to join the conversation.
BP, CTO. Hoover City Schools.
Back when I was , it seemed all the data never made it to really drive instruction. The data never made a difference
Hi, All. Lisa, differentiation instructional coach, Chicago suburbs.
Always good to hear from you Anna; you always bring the HEAT on https://t.co/UjSeNPdtjA
Anna from Univ of Montevallo; preparing future tchrs to be data literate!
Alyson Carpenter, Prof. Learning / Instructional Partner Athens City
Hi, I'm Melanie Gaines, teacher at Clay-Chalkville HS and hopefully an admin someday. Excited about a DDI discussion!
Question 1 coming up in 1 min!
Welcome Emily! https://t.co/LIHLVgOfyU
I'm an English teacher at Clay-Chalkville HS. I look forward to learning how others are using data in tonight's
Grayson Lawrence, Assistant Principal, Winterboro High School. Talladega County Schools
Join us tonight as we learn from how to use it to drive instruction!
Paige Raney, Federal Programs & Elem Supervisor .
Always good to hear from you I am looking forward to learning from you! https://t.co/ka8quGMb4Q
My tweets for the next hour will be dedicated to Looking forward to learning from these great people!
Christy Bice, Principal at Haleyville Elementary and co-moderator for . Looking forward to learning with you all tonight!
Q1 At the heart of data-driven Inst. (DDI)is 1 question; are the students learning? How do u know your students are learning?
Hey! Stacy from North Alabama here!
Welcome Becky! The team is so glad you are here tonight! https://t.co/b9mrBsQVtR
Good evening, , Becky, principal- trying to multitask tonight. Busy week ahead. But excited to join the conversation.
Kim 5th grade in Oklahoma.
Glad you're here, Becky! And in the Golden Rules book study on !
Excited to be here to learn from
Hi, Kim! Glad you're joining us tonight!
Welcome, Lisa! We are so glad you could join us tonight for the fastest hour on Twitter https://t.co/WyXI2TakKs
Hi, All. Lisa, differentiation instructional coach, Chicago suburbs.
A1: Can they demonstrate and apply the knowledge & skills you set out to teach? Not just memorize & forget!
Hey Stacy! Thanks for joining in again tonight!
Without the support of your PARTNERS in your school everything else is pointless
Welcome, Alyson! Looking forward to learning from you tonight on https://t.co/ihdTqqWl6X
Alyson Carpenter, Prof. Learning / Instructional Partner Athens City
A1: Goal setting and evidence collection are key to data-driven instruction.
Thanks! Happy to be here!
A1: Constant formative assessment- Increasing FA increases student achievement! https://t.co/ODhmjU0Qq3
Q1 At the heart of data-driven Inst. (DDI)is 1 question; are the students learning? How do u know your students are learning?
Welcome, Melanie! On behalf of the team we are SO glad you are here! Buckle up, we are about to begin!!… https://t.co/PvoPy7m74d
Hi, I'm Melanie Gaines, teacher at Clay-Chalkville HS and hopefully an admin someday. Excited about a DDI discussion!
A1-I use DDI to set goals for my Ss, when I see S success on these goal areas I know it's working and time to look at new data.
Welcome, Paige! So glad you are here tonight! is an awesome way to connect and learn from the best in the… https://t.co/WmoTvHfqyC
Paige Raney, Federal Programs & Elem Supervisor .
A1: Ss can explain to u what they are learning. When I visit classrooms, they don't just say, "We're doing geometry" (4example)
A1: Ts and Ss have a clear and shared understanding of the success criteria (Hattie). Nothing is a mystery.
FA works for sts and for tchrs! Need the feedback to inform tchng & lrng!
Hello! Monica from Texas here
Christy! What's up? Looking forward to learning from you tonight on https://t.co/fhO4hWR32w
Christy Bice, Principal at Haleyville Elementary and co-moderator for . Looking forward to learning with you all tonight!
Hey Jamie! Glad you're here tonight!
A1: students should be able discuss what the DDI shows; allowing them discuss and explain what they've learned.
Amy from AMSTI jumping in late for
A1 We must begin with an end in mind. What target are they trying to hit? What does it look like or sound like?
Welcome aboard, Stacy! The team is SO glad you are here! https://t.co/2Zg4laQDBz
Hey! Stacy from North Alabama here!
Yes! It can be formal or informal. Exit slips, quizzes, Google form, pair-share, etc. https://t.co/BMWHkJQLVR
A1: Constant formative assessment- Increasing FA increases student achievement! https://t.co/ODhmjU0Qq3
Q1 At the heart of data-driven Inst. (DDI)is 1 question; are the students learning? How do u know your students are learning?
A1: When the students are EMPOWERED to own their learning and clearly re-state the learning objective in several different ways!
A1 Progress monitor and or listening to what Ss are saying
A1 Yes, FA allows us to see students progress toward their goals https://t.co/vLxc7ksFT6
A1: Constant formative assessment- Increasing FA increases student achievement! https://t.co/ODhmjU0Qq3
Q1 At the heart of data-driven Inst. (DDI)is 1 question; are the students learning? How do u know your students are learning?
I agree! RT A1 Progress monitor and or listening to what Ss are saying
What's up KIM! so glad you could join us! I'll even give you a Go SOONERS for joining us :) https://t.co/RYmif3N2Ua
Kim 5th grade in Oklahoma.
Yes! We have to know what they are supposed to be learning to know if they have learned it. https://t.co/5MOAZlkH8K
A1 We must begin with an end in mind. What target are they trying to hit? What does it look like or sound like?
I like the practicality of this! Let's get specific about what we expect!
Thanks! it's a great chat!
A1 We have to know where Ss start so we can look growth. Formative assessments before/after good way to d… https://t.co/RD9XfdIYfH
Q1 At the heart of data-driven Inst. (DDI)is 1 question; are the students learning? How do u know your students are learning?
Question 2 coming up in 1 min!
A1: Students are learning when there is an increased richness in their conversation abt what they know in relation to standards.
The WHY is so vital and important! We must model this constantly to reinforce its impact!
Lindsay Henderson AP in North Texas. Tweeting from by in San Antonio
The explanation is essential to the EMPOWERMENT! Stop trying to engage and start EMPOWERING!
Q2 An easy way to start DDI is to start small & simple. What are some easy ways you collect data
Sorry! I have been tweeting and they have gone to cyberspace! Glad you be here tonight!
A1: I assess learning by using exit slips, thumbs up thumbs Down, as a very quick indication of learning.
This is how I knew Algebra course was working. Ss could always explain the concepts they were learning.
A shared understanding; shared vision; common vocabulary is key https://t.co/AJawAuTMzF
A1: Ts and Ss have a clear and shared understanding of the success criteria (Hattie). Nothing is a mystery.
And...of course this necessitates allowing them to HAVE those rich conversations!
Love it! Students communicating what they learned!
Agreed! Learning is not just the finish line; it is the race too Great Point! :) https://t.co/DJhcQ8hb1N
FA works for sts and for tchrs! Need the feedback to inform tchng & lrng!
They're great. So simple they're often overlooked.
A2: Small group instruction quick and easy teacher anecdotal notes. https://t.co/9deq0qguVP
Q2 An easy way to start DDI is to start small & simple. What are some easy ways you collect data
A2 I have seen our schools use exit slips &other
A1- Multiple data points measuring our campus focus-literacy, chart data w/campus data wall &having student-teach data conferences
A2 I observed teacher using "Fog Level' for them to assess their understanding. Self Assessment is important.
Sounds like bldg a classroom culture of trust is key to effective measuring, monitoring!
Exactly! https://t.co/idU0CiR1HS
A1 We must begin with an end in mind. What target are they trying to hit? What does it look like or sound like?
A2: FA has many looks at the elem level, thumbs up/down, ind marker boards, exit slips, progress monitoring, clickers, PBLs,...
A2: In ELA elem classroom, imp to conduct reading & writing interviews. Reveals maturity as readers & writers & also confidence
You know what, it's still important in HS ELA classroom. Great reminder! https://t.co/XKQQ9VaeTL
A2: In ELA elem classroom, imp to conduct reading & writing interviews. Reveals maturity as readers & writers & also confidence
A2: has baseline assessments called MAP test that allow you to build a personalized learning plan for each student!
How often do you progress monitor? https://t.co/EfwovGlLO8
A1 Progress monitor and or listening to what Ss are saying
A2 Yes, start the process- Ss work, student conversations and reflection to learning
Two ears; one mouth....coincidence i think not https://t.co/8o75fvqnzu
A1 Progress monitor and or listening to what Ss are saying
Stumbling and fumbling towards greatness; empower Ss to own their struggle to learn https://t.co/S4o7BjwUNT
A1 Yes, FA allows us to see students progress toward their goals https://t.co/vLxc7ksFT6
A1: Constant formative assessment- Increasing FA increases student achievement! https://t.co/ODhmjU0Qq3
Q1 At the heart of data-driven Inst. (DDI)is 1 question; are the students learning? How do u know your students are learning?
A2-I like to know up front what my Ss need, a simple diagnostic test gives me useful D while I wait on formal D to be avail.
A2: Who can live w/o Post-it notes these days? As exit slips, as question board, as one-key-fact, etc...
A2 I love simple exit tickets- having student tweet what they learned, facebook post, etc. 3-2-1 is one of my faves
A2 I like to ask Ss "what do you think" at beginning of lesson, then "what do you think now?" (w/ support… https://t.co/hcSj3WMeBJ
Q2 An easy way to start DDI is to start small & simple. What are some easy ways you collect data
I just read about a 360 degree school where all Ss have individual lrning plans & are self-paced.
A2: I suggest parent interviews early in yr. My q was: describe your child as reader, writer, & learner. I used this data all yr.
We surly will. Isaiah 11:6 says it best: A CHILD will lead them! We must facilitate while we follow!
Love this! Non-threatening way to admit you may not have clear understanding!
A2: each student has a folder with work; I keep a running folder of whole class data via the tests (how many missed? Type?)
Whoa! 🗣 https://t.co/0T5eZJid1r
The explanation is essential to the EMPOWERMENT! Stop trying to engage and start EMPOWERING!
Exit tickets on post-it notes with simple grouping- who got it & who didn't. Informs immediate next steps for re-teach &enrichment
Happy to be part of the chat !
Question 3 coming up in 1 min!
Sounds awesome! You may want to join me as I moderate tomorrow night. Topic: Student Voice
It's game-changing! We even utilize it to build GOALWORK which is a personalized approach to homework!
A2 I love the easiness of listening in on students discussions to DDI
Never too early to incorporate Higher Order Thinking; the questions should be as important as the answers https://t.co/D8xGyJmTK0
A2: In ELA elem classroom, imp to conduct reading & writing interviews. Reveals maturity as readers & writers & also confidence
A2-Exit tickets on post-it notes with simple groupingwho got it &who didn't. Informs immediate next steps for re-teach &enrichment
Q3 Culture eats strategy for lunch. What are visible signs of a Data Driven culture in your class/school/district?
Agreed! nothing better than some good productive struggle. https://t.co/2PsxFFmZkU
Stumbling and fumbling towards greatness; empower Ss to own their struggle to learn https://t.co/S4o7BjwUNT
A1 Yes, FA allows us to see students progress toward their goals https://t.co/vLxc7ksFT6
A1: Constant formative assessment- Increasing FA increases student achievement! https://t.co/ODhmjU0Qq3
Q1 At the heart of data-driven Inst. (DDI)is 1 question; are the students learning? How do u know your students are learning?
Don't you just love the ??
Even on secondary level? Just asking https://t.co/oLhgXMQvl7
A2: Small group instruction quick and easy teacher anecdotal notes. https://t.co/9deq0qguVP
Q2 An easy way to start DDI is to start small & simple. What are some easy ways you collect data
A2 Another great article for us to reflect on when using exit tickets: Again, what is the purpose? https://t.co/I1RKNoiiYq
A2 Another great article for us to reflect on when using exit tickets: Again, what is the purpose? https://t.co/IHPI6hLLGO
A2: just starting off with a bell ringer or warmup; using a flipped classroom model can teach students on the front end
A3: Visible signs are when students know and understand where they are and how they can improve individually.
I was in a HS class where the students had to write creative tweets from historical characters - they knew their stuff -so cool
All about multiple, consistent, measurable data points 💥 https://t.co/Q9e1t8REGe
A1- Multiple data points measuring our campus focus-literacy, chart data w/campus data wall &having student-teach data conferences
A3 I love when I hear the 4 questions of PLC's: I know that teachers are using data when discussing these questions.
A3: When it's out of the binders and all over the WALLS! and I created a presentation out of THISSSSSSS!
A4: Evidence is everywhere..learning targets, student conversations, data meetings, collaboration, Ss growth, Ss goal setting,..
A3: Data displays, student portfolios, student conversations, charts and graphs oh my… https://t.co/ssb59Eumty
Q3 Culture eats strategy for lunch. What are visible signs of a Data Driven culture in your class/school/district?
I saw a teacher use twitter to connect songs with stories and then used these tweets to begin discussion. Powerful
What is Fog Level? https://t.co/oLBYlrWV1g
A2 I observed teacher using "Fog Level' for them to assess their understanding. Self Assessment is important.
Yes, great resource for all of us.
A3 Data meetings are regularly scheduled on district calendar, data is discussed at admin meetings & data notebooks r visible
Google Docs is a great way to start a group discussion/thread to show what they know https://t.co/ANudByOfXm
A2: Who can live w/o Post-it notes these days? As exit slips, as question board, as one-key-fact, etc...
What do you do with it? https://t.co/aq3XDDCMO2
A2: FA has many looks at the elem level, thumbs up/down, ind marker boards, exit slips, progress monitoring, clickers, PBLs,...
Freedom to grow and know; I love it! https://t.co/qQjPQVpvjT
A2 I like to ask Ss "what do you think" at beginning of lesson, then "what do you think now?" (w/ support… https://t.co/hcSj3WMeBJ
Q2 An easy way to start DDI is to start small & simple. What are some easy ways you collect data
A3: When students OWN the data and are able to talk about it in detail! The DRIVE is in the DETAIL!
This is a GREAT idea! It is also a way to steer convos during parent conferences https://t.co/ZaCil8IBDc
A2: I suggest parent interviews early in yr. My q was: describe your child as reader, writer, & learner. I used this data all yr.
It is similar to the fist to five but she uses fog (0 as very foggy not clear) need more help!
A3: Students like to know where they stand--by showing them data, it can put responsibility on them & have them take a role.
Perfectly stated! Love it! https://t.co/yi2NAOYngY
A3: Visible signs are when students know and understand where they are and how they can improve individually.
Great point that survey info is data too. Data is more than test scores https://t.co/w4XybA3YuE
A2: I use , bell ringers, exit slips, & Plickers. I'm using an end-of-semester survey inspired by… https://t.co/UryL1f835T
Q2 An easy way to start DDI is to start small & simple. What are some easy ways you collect data
A3- D is evident when everyone is talking about it, T's, Ss and Ps!
A3: We start each meeting with the DATA and utilize it to DRIVE each conversation we have! We all have GOALS created by DATA!
Digital portfolios are a great way to catalogue student work as well; great point https://t.co/c68ZTNPrcV
A2: each student has a folder with work; I keep a running folder of whole class data via the tests (how many missed? Type?)
and my fog level might not very good at explaining this. I will snap a picture of it tomorrow.
To me, relevance is key.Ss have to understand WHAT they are expected to learn/apply & WHY. This keeps them moving.
A2: I also did parent interviews/ student interviews. To know right off their interests and dislikes. jumping point.
A3: In data driven culture, tchrs & ldrs make purposeful decisions vs. willy-nilly decisions! Result = st. lrng improves!
I'm going to go visit, Jimmy! Let's go together!
Yes! https://t.co/TR4HRcs4q7
A3: Data displays, student portfolios, student conversations, charts and graphs oh my… https://t.co/ssb59Eumty
Q3 Culture eats strategy for lunch. What are visible signs of a Data Driven culture in your class/school/district?
Servant Leader is at the heart of ALL I do! Show me who you are serving and I'll show you who you are leading!
Anytime we can tap into the authentic world of the Ss we have a hook to reel in the BIG learning! https://t.co/3wtwNAE2bl
I saw a teacher use twitter to connect songs with stories and then used these tweets to begin discussion. Powerful
a2: something as small as using neon colored index cards/ sticky notes. They love the colors, for quick assessment.
A3 I think learning targets w/Ss taking ownership of them by knowing/explaining what they're doing/have d… https://t.co/D3e42dqQOl
Q3 Culture eats strategy for lunch. What are visible signs of a Data Driven culture in your class/school/district?
A3 finalizing for the data meeting tomorrow right now watching y'all on tweet deck
Amen! Once they clearly understand the DATA they are ready for the LICENSE to LEARN!
Ss progress and growth @ wow mtg (Mondays), PLC (monthly) , yearly check ins and data mtg(monthly)
A3: Our PLCs have a greater focus on data. English PLCs using data cards for Scantron (GlobalScholar) info & goals.
Q4 Analyzation of data is all about what happened & why. What are some strategies you use to analyze data & at what level
I love a good student-led conference; helps them drive and discuss their own learning for all https://t.co/oh4LQUsjcS
A3: When students OWN the data and are able to talk about it in detail! The DRIVE is in the DETAIL!
A4 we try to look @ interim data at a student, item, & standard level. It is good to know what standard & items students dont know
How does this work? How/what is collected? Sounds overwhelming (and I hate that word) :-)
I am excited to learn about this one I need more ideas: I have used the Dot the Wall: Colored stickers used.
got to know where you are if you want to know where you need to go https://t.co/iFzq75KxMM
A3: Students like to know where they stand--by showing them data, it can put responsibility on them & have them take a role.
When they can discuss the DATA then the Aha-Moments can come naturally and the ownership last longer! AHA-MOMENT 101
Can you link it to this for us https://t.co/U1wCxD7RSh
A3 I love when I hear the 4 questions of PLC's: I know that teachers are using data when discussing these questions.
use the data we have to drive instruction for the students we have; grass roots is important; start small https://t.co/kK0XzqqW5F
A3: In data driven culture, tchrs & ldrs make purposeful decisions vs. willy-nilly decisions! Result = st. lrng improves!
Yes! When kids know where they are, they can celebrate progress, not where they stand comparatively. https://t.co/u3WGoE6Ed1
A3: Visible signs are when students know and understand where they are and how they can improve individually.
A4: I use data to look for gaps in student learning. Also to collaborate with my team and discuss strategies to fill those gaps.
A2 Before asking determine how they think - have them create a web explaining
Q3 teacher teams digging into student work, more specifically student errors to try and adjust instruction
A3 Kids chart their learning objectives-own their learning- with "Not yet" or "You bet" once they've mastered it.
Servant leadership is so important; data driven instruction is a lot of work for all; takes commitment https://t.co/t0GYc3RxlF
Servant Leader is at the heart of ALL I do! Show me who you are serving and I'll show you who you are leading!
A4: I'm trying to analyze tests by DOK levels so I can focus on how to improve reading comprehension through historical reading.
A4 I like to do a review of the previous data discussed in whole-group, then look at where we are currently to predict strategies
Visual representation! Great point https://t.co/F7rqzFmaAm
a2: something as small as using neon colored index cards/ sticky notes. They love the colors, for quick assessment.
A2: electronic exit skips. Ss sometimes feel more comfortable expressing more help for understanding is needed
Hop on in You are the MAN! https://t.co/irMJqM7Vlk
A3 finalizing for the data meeting tomorrow right now watching y'all on tweet deck
wow, I've successfully made two comments on I've arrived
Great idea! Admin have to be careful to use data to empower, not tear down https://t.co/ebOCtwGyj9
A3: Our admins collect weekly data on formative assessment (and more) & email individual feedback as well as school… https://t.co/vKWm7QBiTI
A4: Doesn't come naturally to pre-service tchrs. Have to tch them to look for mean, range, patterns, differences among groups...
This is so great! Our history teachers are doing this as well.
Always welcome. Just green and growing as says https://t.co/AyCdEtxN7A
I'm going to go visit, Jimmy! Let's go together!
Gotta run! Loved interacting and learning this evening with
So glad you stopped by! Join again!
I think we need to be better about the micro…my mind is racing now
I haven't heard this before (not yet, you bet). I will be sharing & using this! Thanks!
A4.include Ss in analyzing and talking comprehensive progress reports, signature is worth a 1000 wordsTeaching Responsibility!!
A4 Several new ideas are brewing in ACS for how to talk data. Data carousels with focus standards- great for starting dialogue.
Excellent way to determine strengths and weaknesses to current approaches https://t.co/JaHMm3apvd
A4 I like to do a review of the previous data discussed in whole-group, then look at where we are currently to predict strategies
I'm going to come visit you, too, but I'm going to see & Winterboro as well!
Q5 Involving students in the DDI process is key. How do you involve your students in goal setting & tracking progress in DDI
we most definitely do..or should the Ss be better at it? That’s the question.
Way to go! Lots of work, but worth it!
Thanks for jumping in, Jonathan! Always love your energy!
A4- It's important to really break data down, ask what trends do we see over time & then look at the commonality among the trends.
COME ON!!! Can’t wait! https://t.co/JRdDNayvNK
I'm going to come visit you, too, but I'm going to see & Winterboro as well!
A3 Campus language, actions, celebrations - Mindset of continuous growth https://t.co/QRDbCLLpRv
Q3 Culture eats strategy for lunch. What are visible signs of a Data Driven culture in your class/school/district?
One more and that's what we call a streak in baseball...just saying :) https://t.co/e0zDJPuTIX
wow, I've successfully made two comments on I've arrived
A5: If students do not know where they are it is hard for them to be active participants in the growth process.
A5: Ss need to understand where they are ind, what the goals/standards mean & look like, & work w them to create a plan...
That is why relationship is paramount; T's and Ss have to trust our intentions and our character https://t.co/9ZFo1EGU1s
A5 Several of our schools are using data notebooks with multiple data points for consistent feedback
The convo has to start somewhere and y'all are doing a great job with it https://t.co/3hp1OKmqTF
A4: Doesn't come naturally to pre-service tchrs. Have to tch them to look for mean, range, patterns, differences among groups...
Relationships are foundation for all things good!
Yes! Defining purpose and what's best for Ss learning
What is your process with your Ts and Ss for the plan. What does it look like? https://t.co/Gsad5yWmKW
A5: Ss need to understand where they are ind, what the goals/standards mean & look like, & work w them to create a plan...
Effective teachers understand the impact of these convos; https://t.co/e4yjJqCq15
A4.include Ss in analyzing and talking comprehensive progress reports, signature is worth a 1000 wordsTeaching Responsibility!!
I witnessed Ss data notebooks & conversations in the spring and they were awesome! Kuddos!
A5. Some of our schools use data notebooks and have their Ss track their data & include Ss in data mtgs.
Swing by on your way back to Hoover! https://t.co/KfqeTiSsTD
I'm going to come visit you, too, but I'm going to see & Winterboro as well!
Ss setting goals, tracking goals and celebrating !
Good reminder! Might be interesting to have pre-service tchrs sit in on data meetings!
Ask Why or Why Not https://t.co/A21vDKyha7
A4- It's important to really break data down, ask what trends do we see over time & then look at the commonality among the trends.
Macro..where the group is, micro tends in a classroom, specific students, etc. Not enough room to explain well..
Culture, culture, culture https://t.co/wiPeT5XYat
A3 Campus language, actions, celebrations - Mindset of continuous growth https://t.co/QRDbCLLpRv
Q3 Culture eats strategy for lunch. What are visible signs of a Data Driven culture in your class/school/district?
Seesaw is a good one... also have T using Padlet
Learning is not a spectator sport :) https://t.co/nO3LokYnb5
A5: If students do not know where they are it is hard for them to be active participants in the growth process.
A5: always have the students in the know about what standards are being taught; ask them why they think topic is relevant
It doesn't come naturally to HS Ts, either. For too long we were silos.
I'm privileged to participate in st-led report card conf at 2 schools next wk!
These give a historical glimpse into the learning of a S. https://t.co/IWtDzN9Smv
A5 Several of our schools are using data notebooks with multiple data points for consistent feedback
1.Ss understanding the curr. (Curr. guides are key for our Ts) 2. T/S having ind data meetings
Q6 is coming up in 1 min!
I just need to do a tour of the state! LOL
Q4: Our teachers did a root-cause analysis with our ACT scores using the fish bone tool to discuss what our barriers are
I want to come too https://t.co/js2q2pb7Pv
I'm going to come visit you, too, but I'm going to see & Winterboro as well!
Q6 Assessments must match what is taught. How do U assure what is taught &what is assessed is aligned&are aligned to the standards
Include the patient in the diagnosis conversation?>>>>> What a novel thought! :) Great point https://t.co/PJLf834MEf
A5. Some of our schools use data notebooks and have their Ss track their data & include Ss in data mtgs.
This year I am meeting with Ts for individual data meetings. Love learning about each Ss. I can better support Ts & Ss this way.
A5:include them in the process. Lots of conversations from start 2 finish. They need 2 know what it all means/how it relates.
A6: We are doing an ACT curriculum alignment activity in PLCs this year. Making sure it is cross-curricular as well.
A5- We need to do better in involving Ss, we are working on this, helping them to understand the test info & what it means to them
That is why you are the MAN https://t.co/6meTulSaZT
Macro..where the group is, micro tends in a classroom, specific students, etc. Not enough room to explain well..
A5..I give Ss the opportunity to build one their needs 1 period a day. It's successful because it's on their terms, individually.
A6: Common assessments in each grade level based on Stnds.
If we are able to ascertain their vantage point; we can then dig deeper to determine their needs https://t.co/FgOiWXlK8t
A5: always have the students in the know about what standards are being taught; ask them why they think topic is relevant
We need a Scooby Doo van and need to load it up with & take a road trip!
Fish bone tool? Do tell more!
gurus of data notebooks https://t.co/wR2OES9jkH
I witnessed Ss data notebooks & conversations in the spring and they were awesome! Kuddos!
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would like to visit schools to see how data notebooks are being implemented!
Q3 data informs instruction, admin shows how to use it & why, teams use data to craft instruction that meets s's where they are
A6-Formatives and summatives should support each other and align to standards. Daily learning targets help make T's and S's aware
Pre-testing and providing a rubric is a start https://t.co/ploR7UMNZy
Q6 Assessments must match what is taught. How do U assure what is taught &what is assessed is aligned&are aligned to the standards
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A6-I start with the end & back my instruction up from there. We debrief assessments. If Ss think a Q wasn't taught we throw it out
We so need to make that happen. They are the new reality not, I taught it https://t.co/bXhIFaAsRG
Good reminder! Might be interesting to have pre-service tchrs sit in on data meetings!
I have enjoyed tonight's conversation
A6: Curr alignmt isn't a one-time activity---DRIFT happens! Must check for alignmt periodically; takes time for mtg, tho!
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A6: We are doing an ACT curriculum alignment activity in PLCs this year. Making sure it is cross-curricular as well.
All good. Getting all I can for group and me too https://t.co/M5GfVUOtXR
Macro..where the group is, micro tends in a classroom, specific students, etc. Not enough room to explain well..
I am in..just tell me when!
And it gets parents involved in the data process https://t.co/SR3kq6Lisz
Seesaw is a good one... also have T using Padlet
we also have used quantiles and reflect on if Ss moving over time
Thanks for being here! Come back next Monday!
Like the show; at the end you all can pull the mask off the antiquated teaching methods you encounter lol https://t.co/LNo9JAzj81
We need a Scooby Doo van and need to load it up with & take a road trip!
and will present a session on DDI and the ACT at ACT State Organization Confernece.
Wow. Would love to see that done. would love to see a video or just have you explain the process https://t.co/YUbI1awcRi
Q4: Our teachers did a root-cause analysis with our ACT scores using the fish bone tool to discuss what our barriers are
Q7 Common test are given by grade level/subject;are interim&vital for DDI. What common tests do you give,how often,&who made them?
This is so important! I created a PD course where Ts would do this & align to ACT Apsire.
A7 & we have gradeLevels/Subject area groups that give their own quick common
A7 gives common assessments every 9-weeks in all core areas. They are teacher created & up for revision after each 9week
A7: We have created common assessments in math that are given every 9 weeks. We grade based on % of concepts mastered.
Recalculating.....recalculating..... https://t.co/9xENtnsop2
A6: Curr alignmt isn't a one-time activity---DRIFT happens! Must check for alignmt periodically; takes time for mtg, tho!
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A6 like 2use short preassess 2 guide instruction/sometimes I hv 2 throw plans out &start over 2give sts what they nd moment
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Let's talk this week about making this a reality!
Q7 We use Scantron performance & achievement series for common assessments created by Ts & Instructional Specialist.
A7: Our grade levels build all common assessments for reading and math.
I would love to hear more about this
A7 common assessments I've seen in past have been DOK level 1 only. Need to ensure using variety of DOK q… https://t.co/kd8njzVZiJ
Q7 Common test are given by grade level/subject;are interim&vital for DDI. What common tests do you give,how often,&who made them?
Can't have extraordinary results without extra-ordinary effort. Time is crucial https://t.co/ASxLoVuvlH
A6: Curr alignmt isn't a one-time activity---DRIFT happens! Must check for alignmt periodically; takes time for mtg, tho!
being bold https://t.co/6cJytb2p3n
Like the show; at the end you all can pull the mask off the antiquated teaching methods you encounter lol https://t.co/LNo9JAzj81
We need a Scooby Doo van and need to load it up with & take a road trip!
Great point y'all https://t.co/aqU4IfaKRM
Can't have extraordinary results without extra-ordinary effort. Time is crucial https://t.co/ASxLoVuvlH
A6: Curr alignmt isn't a one-time activity---DRIFT happens! Must check for alignmt periodically; takes time for mtg, tho!
Final Question coming up in 1 min!
Good point. Too easy to default to DOK1.
FQ With no action there are no results. What 2 things are you commited to do to increase the DataDrivenInst in your class/district
Bravo, and the rest of the gang! Enjoyed tonight's chat!
Thank you so much for joining!
How do you think that should be done?
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A7 common assessments I've seen in past have been DOK level 1 only. Need to ensure using variety of DOK q… https://t.co/kd8njzVZiJ
Q7 Common test are given by grade level/subject;are interim&vital for DDI. What common tests do you give,how often,&who made them?
Relationships and trust define culture
FA: I've been intentional with PLCs & data sharing & expectations. Frustrated b/c our online component has bugs
FA- Committed to working with my mentee teacher in using DDI and involving my Ss more in understanding what the data means to them
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FQ With no action there are no results. What 2 things are you commited to do to increase the DataDrivenInst in your class/district
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Great discussion, this is something I am passionate about! Thanks for the great ideas!
FA: Continue to help our PLCs look at data and define clearly our strengths and weaknesses so we can grow together.
As always, I am appreciative of the family
Thank you for leading such a wonderful chat! You are awesome!
You always add value as does the entire community https://t.co/9X8dxnKdfX
Bravo, and the rest of the gang! Enjoyed tonight's chat!
FA: Committed to focusing on what's most important..supporting T/S for S learning..
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