#divergED Archive | Participate

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:00 PM EDT

#divergED will be in a Q/A format. Mark responses w/ A1...2...etc. This is a 30-min chat, so buckle in!

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Don't forget to include the hashtag #divergED so everyone can follow along...

WeberEducation - Moderator May 2 @ 8:00 PM EDT

This chat is chalk full of examples, actions, risk-taking, disruptive innovations, #divergED thinking...so bring it

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #divergED. Please share your name & where you are from.

participatechat May 2 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #divergED by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/YMhZ30FxfM

EdTechPeck May 2 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Mike from PA #divergED

teresagross625 May 2 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Teresa, MS Literacy Teacher, NY. #diverged

theaddisonpate May 2 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Addison from TN #divergED

JWMcMillan803 May 2 @ 8:01 PM EDT

James in SC. #divergED

embonds970 May 2 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Emily from CA! #divergED

lmhawkhill May 2 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Lenette from Louisiana joining in! #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Nate, from Nashville, happy to be with you all! #divergED

teresagross625 May 2 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi! #diverged

In reply to @lmhawkhill

teresagross625 May 2 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Evening sir! #diverged

In reply to @nalang1

lmhawkhill May 2 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Heyyyyy Teresa! #divergED

In reply to @teresagross625

bsepe7 May 2 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Brian in Buffalo, NY. #divergEd

Kubikhan May 2 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Tim @Kubikhan here #divergED! Originally from Nova Scotia, then back to family home in Eastern Iowa. Now in Northern Colorado.

rownbey May 2 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Rylee, MS #sped Valdez, AK! #divergED

DianaMaskell May 2 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Diana also from Buffalo! #divergED

patrickfhansen May 2 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Patrick, Middle School ELA teacher from West Palm Beach, FL. Looking forward to the chat! #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Welcome to the 3rd chat in the #divergED series "Is **** Good or Bad?" Tonight: Is direct instruction good or bad?

teresagross625 May 2 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hey "neighbor"? #diverged

In reply to @bsepe7

bsepe7 May 2 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hey Teresa, I hope things are going well! #divergED

In reply to @teresagross625

WeberEducation - Moderator May 2 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Q1 coming up in 1 minute... #divergED

CurtButler1 May 2 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Curt Butler, Mt. Pleasant, Tn #diverged

stephensonmused May 2 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hi! David, music educator & aspiring district-level leader, from SC. #diverged

WeberEducation - Moderator May 2 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Q1: We all know that direct instruction isn't lecturing. Still, why does DI have twice the effect size an inquiry-based T&L? #divergED

PapaBacher May 2 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Austin from Dallas, TX K-6 music specialist at @SkyviewElem #diverged

Kubikhan May 2 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1 Could it be that it's the "game of school" students have learned how to play #divergED? Change the game, change the effect, at first.

WeberEducation - Moderator May 2 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Q1: We all know that direct instruction isn't lecturing. Still, why does DI have twice the effect size an inquiry-based T&L? #divergED

EdTechPeck May 2 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1 The system was designed for it...unfortunately the "system" no longer prepares our Ss #divergED

theaddisonpate May 2 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Clarification on Q1. When we say "twice the effect size" are we discussing a standardized test measurement of the test groups? #divergED

nsulla May 2 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Dr. Nancy Sulla here at #diverged! Creator of the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom #LATIC; moderator of #LATICchat; author:

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:09 PM EDT

RTQ1: We all know that direct instruction isn't lecturing. Still, why does DI have twice the effect size an inquiry-based T&L? #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Welcome Austin! #divergED

In reply to @PapaBacher, @SkyviewElem

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:09 PM EDT

HI David! #divergED

In reply to @stephensonmused

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Welcome Curt! #divergED

In reply to @CurtButler1

WeberEducation - Moderator May 2 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: DI, done well, is rich & interactive. Inquiry can & must work well too, but is prob more challenging to facilitate than DI #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Welcome Patrick! #divergED

In reply to @patrickfhansen

massignmenthelp May 2 @ 8:10 PM EDT

#WCPSMDLead #ctedu #divergED #Teach2Teach #Ohio_MLA Tips for Learning Mathematics to Students https://t.co/4jSNAvgzTZ

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Great to see you Diana! #divergED

In reply to @DianaMaskell

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Q2 Coming up in 1 minute... #divergED

nsulla May 2 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1a) DI could be offered without lecture: learning activities, how-to sheets, small-group lessons, one-on-one facilitation #diverged

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Great to see you my friend! #divergED

In reply to @Kubikhan

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Hey my friend! #divergED

In reply to @bsepe7

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Welcome Addison! #divergED

In reply to @theaddisonpate

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Q2: How have you made direct instruction more engaging? What are the key elements of direct instruction? #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:12 PM EDT

HI Nancy! #divergED

In reply to @nsulla

rownbey May 2 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1 in my own journey to shift DI 2 inquiry I believe DI is still relevant. I don't think it has to be one or the other, blend both #divergED

stephensonmused May 2 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: We do a form of DI in music ensembles constantly. Ss sing. T gives feedback. Ss attempt again. Rinse; repeat. #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Welcome Rylee! #divergED

In reply to @rownbey

PapaBacher May 2 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Direct Instruction with meaningful student interaction really impact Brain neuroplasticity through numinous experiences #diverged

Kubikhan May 2 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Mmore challenging to do inquiry well, as a practice, or more challenging with regard to institutional culture @WeberEducation #divergED?

WeberEducation - Moderator May 2 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: DI, done well, is rich & interactive. Inquiry can & must work well too, but is prob more challenging to facilitate than DI #divergED

EdTechPeck May 2 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2 Visuals, Qs, Ss discussion, and most of all....a purpose for it #divergED

nsulla May 2 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1b) Engage Ss through problem-based learning and provide DI in a variety of non-lecture ways. #diverged

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Great "neuro-jargon" Austin ;) #divergED

In reply to @PapaBacher

PapaBacher May 2 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2: We provide Ss with opportunities to Talk Read Talk and Write during the direct instruction to ensure Ss engagement #diverged

Kubikhan May 2 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A!) Right @nsulla. An instruction manual is DI, too. Lots of options, question is whether learners want those options #divergED

nsulla May 2 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1a) DI could be offered without lecture: learning activities, how-to sheets, small-group lessons, one-on-one facilitation #diverged

stephensonmused May 2 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2: Different seating/standing arrangements. Tapping different learning styles via a variety of techniques. #DivergEd

embonds970 May 2 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2: Interactive lectures. Small group discussions, visual aids, break up the DI! #divergED

rownbey May 2 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2 doing DI in a collaborative format like #googleclassroom open up Ss to interact w/the DI #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator May 2 @ 8:15 PM EDT

RTQ2: How have you made direct instruction more engaging? What are the key elements of direct instruction? #divergED

AssignmentHelpN May 2 @ 8:15 PM EDT

#WCPSMDLead #ctedu #divergED #Teach2Teach #Ohio_MLA 9 Points Professors Look for in a Term Paper https://t.co/TIlvLrRta3

nsulla May 2 @ 8:15 PM EDT

If Ss are motivated to achieve through a compelling, authentic, open-ended problem, they seek out learning opps. #LATIC #diverged

In reply to @Kubikhan

Kubikhan May 2 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2) Gotta include guided practice as an element of DI #divergED, but it has to be good practice, even perfect practice. "Drill" not enough.

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Q2: How have you made direct instruction more engaging? What are the key elements of direct instruction? #divergED

lmhawkhill May 2 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: Direct explicit inst is a safe way of controlling the Ss into active engagement.Whereas inquiry based T & L inv taking risks #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator May 2 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Q1: We all know that direct instruction isn't lecturing. Still, why does DI have twice the effect size an inquiry-based T&L? #divergED

patrickfhansen May 2 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: Is feedback a form of direct instruction? I know that has one of the highest effect sizes and is essential #divergED

DianaMaskell May 2 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2: Be mindful of different learning styles. Incorporate movement and opportunities to use manipulative when possible. #divergED

liz_fiore1 May 2 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Jumping in late! Liz 6th grade teacher from Long Island. #divergED

bsepe7 May 2 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2: DI following a mini-lesson structure: Connection, Teach (demo), Active Engagement(guided practice), Link (transfer) #divergEd

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Welcome Liz! #divergED

In reply to @liz_fiore1

WeberEducation - Moderator May 2 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2: We've focused on teacher metacognitive modeling, freq checks for understanding & lots of time for students to work w students #divergED

bsepe7 May 2 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Hey Nate, I hope things are going well! #divergED

In reply to @nalang1

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Yes, lots of fun stuff happening in my world for sure! You too! #divergED

In reply to @bsepe7

WeberEducation - Moderator May 2 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Q3 Coming up in 1 minute... #divergED

MsBolandSci May 2 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2: Use Kagan strategies and allow for student talk and engagement || Break up the teacher voice #divergEd

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Q2: How have you made direct instruction more engaging? What are the key elements of direct instruction? #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Welcome Cathy! #divergED

In reply to @MsBolandSci

patrickfhansen May 2 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Good point! Not enough just to keep trying - must be aware of what is working and what isn't and tweak strategies when needed #divergED

In reply to @Kubikhan

bsepe7 May 2 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Good to hear! I am still on my way down to Nashville this July! I will keep you posted! #divergED

In reply to @nalang1

WeberEducation - Moderator May 2 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q3: Ok, let's talk about balance: How can classrooms better balance teacher-led and student-led experiences? #divergED

patrickfhansen May 2 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: Modeling is an essential form of direct instruction for the writing process - help students see examples and non-examples #diverged

Kubikhan May 2 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A3 The best classrooms I know blend student-led learning in via well established thinking routines on a daily, and weeklly basis #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator May 2 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q3: Ok, let's talk about balance: How can classrooms better balance teacher-led and student-led experiences? #divergED

MsBolandSci May 2 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A3: I try to talk no more than 10 minutes to my MS Ss, they cannot focus on much more, I also like to use @KaganOnline strategies #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator May 2 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q3: Ok, let's talk about balance: How can classrooms better balance teacher-led and student-led experiences? #divergED

PapaBacher May 2 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A3 Teachers need to see with their Ss eyes on. Remember what it is like to be a student, and make learning fun for you and Ss #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator May 2 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q3: Ok, let's talk about balance: How can classrooms better balance teacher-led and student-led experiences? #divergED

nsulla May 2 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2a) Options! We use a "Scaffold for Learning" for planning learning activities. https://t.co/DtVWdDjqd6 #diverged

EdTechPeck May 2 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A3 DI is a pedagogical tool. There should be a specific purpose besides "covering" material #divergED

DianaMaskell May 2 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A3:Ts need to relinquish control to Ss when appropriate.Allow them to become experts &empower them to navigate their learning #diverged

nsulla May 2 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2b) Kdg Ts create learning videos; Ss use QR codes to access direct instruction. #diverged https://t.co/Deue6gqqge

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:21 PM EDT

RTQ3: Ok, let's talk about balance: How can classrooms balance more teacher-led and more student-led experiences? #divergED

embonds970 May 2 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A3: Sometimes teachers get sucked into talk more than they want. Ss attention spans are short, so break up the DI #divergED

theaddisonpate May 2 @ 8:21 PM EDT

That is awesome! #divergED

In reply to @nsulla

Kubikhan May 2 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Great mantra! #divergED If only that were true for all educators @EdTechPeck

EdTechPeck May 2 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A3 DI is a pedagogical tool. There should be a specific purpose besides "covering" material #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator May 2 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A3 To achieve balance & success in ped. approaches, we set clear expectations, prepare Ss for success & schedule time for both #divergED

Kubikhan May 2 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A3 Students are also very good at MAKING teachers talk, especially new teachers. Students hold more power than we like to admit #divergED

embonds970 May 2 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A3: Sometimes teachers get sucked into talk more than they want. Ss attention spans are short, so break up the DI #divergED

patrickfhansen May 2 @ 8:22 PM EDT

What do you guys think about having a backchannel during DI to keep students more active/engaged? #divergED

In reply to @embonds970

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Q4 Coming up in 1 minute... #divergED

Kubikhan May 2 @ 8:23 PM EDT

And maybe even when inappropriate @DianaMaskell The most powerful student learning I've seen comes from #divergED inappropriate quesitons.

DianaMaskell May 2 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A3:Ts need to relinquish control to Ss when appropriate.Allow them to become experts &empower them to navigate their learning #diverged

nsulla May 2 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A3) T benchmark lessons for "triggering awareness" of content to be learned; S-driven learning activities; T-run small-group lssns #diverged

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q4: Thinking beyond DI & inquiry, what is the future of pedagogy? What will pedagogy ideally look like in future ready schools? #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator May 2 @ 8:24 PM EDT

12 Examples Of Gamification In The Classroom https://t.co/XPuer0sycI @teachthought #divergED

MsBolandSci May 2 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A3: Love to use TodaysMeet or Padlet for this! #divergED

patrickfhansen May 2 @ 8:22 PM EDT

What do you guys think about having a backchannel during DI to keep students more active/engaged? #divergED
In reply to @embonds970

patrickfhansen May 2 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Definitely! Empowering Ss has a huge impact on not only on Ss learning but also classroom culture #divergED

In reply to @DianaMaskell

liz_fiore1 May 2 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3. Ss need to learn more then just how to listen. They need to be active members in the learning process. #divergED

Kubikhan May 2 @ 8:25 PM EDT

I like color-coded schedules that shift thinking, stations labeled for different modes thinking, basically "spaces of permission" #divergED

patrickfhansen May 2 @ 8:22 PM EDT

What are some thinking routines that you have found to be the most effective?
In reply to @Kubikhan

EdTechPeck May 2 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A4 Tech helps T improve S-centered learning. Playlists that engage Ss in real world challenges through multi discp approach. #divergED

patrickfhansen May 2 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Definitely! I just starting using https://t.co/BsXzsYfHpo - Ss report that they like it better than TodaysMeet #divergED

In reply to @MsBolandSci

lmhawkhill May 2 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A4: I think it will be technology based/driven. Ss will be in control of their learning & Ts will serve as facilitators. #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q4: Thinking beyond DI & inquiry, what is the future of pedagogy? What will pedagogy ideally look like in future ready schools? #divergED

PapaBacher May 2 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A4 The future of pedagogy may change, but the focus will always be on the students. Pedagogy without Student focus is not pedagogy #diverged

Kubikhan May 2 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A4: Has to begin with, & use assessment often. Most dangerous phrase in any language is "first I have to teach." #divergED. 1st, I assess.

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q4: Thinking beyond DI & inquiry, what is the future of pedagogy? What will pedagogy ideally look like in future ready schools? #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator May 2 @ 8:27 PM EDT

RTQ4 Thinking beyond DI & inquiry, what's the future of pedagogy? What'll lesson design & pedag look like in future ready schools? #divergED

Kubikhan May 2 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Not too many of those folks here at #divergED. Glad you're with us!

In reply to @DianaMaskell

nsulla May 2 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A4) Well I hope it looks like the classrooms we design! Ex: 6th grade "look into" https://t.co/TYCQkLTRkw #diverged

theaddisonpate May 2 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A4: Collaborative to meet unique to the needs of individual Ss by offering individualized opportunities for growth. #divergED

lmhawkhill May 2 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Yes, I am & how about you Dr.Nate :-) #divergED

In reply to @nalang1

WeberEducation - Moderator May 2 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A4: In future ready schools, T and Ss will partner in a fluid exploration of rich tasks, making meaning & connections #divergED

embonds970 May 2 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A4: Technology will be more incorporated, students will have more control over their learning based on technological advances #divergED

stephensonmused May 2 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A4: Pedagogy continues to shift even more from T centered to S centered. Ts must be innovative or they will be disintermediated. #DivergEd

DianaMaskell May 2 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A4: I feel that Ss will help a T to create the curriculum, which will change from yr to yr depending on interests and readiness. #divergED

patrickfhansen May 2 @ 8:29 PM EDT

I agree, but I feel there will be an eventual pendulum swing back 2 DI - some students need scaffolding that tech can't provide #divergED

In reply to @lmhawkhill

Kubikhan May 2 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A4 Many are doing that already @WeberEducation ! I'm holding out for true #divergED when those rich tasks change school communities!

WeberEducation - Moderator May 2 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A4: In future ready schools, T and Ss will partner in a fluid exploration of rich tasks, making meaning & connections #divergED

theaddisonpate May 2 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A4) Pt. 2 - Content isn't the purpose, growth along the journey through experience is. 21st Pedagogy needs to go back to Dewey. #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator May 2 @ 8:30 PM EDT

See you next week for a special #divergED!!

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Thank you everyone for joining us this evening! #divergED

Kubikhan May 2 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Yes, participation and co-creation are very important! #divergED

DianaMaskell May 2 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A4: I feel that Ss will help a T to create the curriculum, which will change from yr to yr depending on interests and readiness. #divergED

nsulla May 2 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Everything Ss need to learn is on the web; question is whether Ss can cognitively access it. It all comes down to exec function #diverged

In reply to @patrickfhansen, @lmhawkhill

lmhawkhill May 2 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Thanks @nalang1 for AMAZING chat! Until next time....#divergED

nalang1 - Moderator May 2 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Thank you everyone for joining us this evening! #divergED