#txeduchat Archive

An informal learning community for educators worldwide. Our passion for learning and connected learning experiences help us to improve our teaching practices. #txeduchat features guest moderators every week.

Tuesday October 30, 2018
9:00 PM EDT

  • txeduchat - Moderator Oct 30 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #txeduchat! This evening we've got guest moderator @khechara Bradford leading our discussion of Personalized Learning. Introduce yourselves and we'll be starting in just a moment. #txeduchat
  • txeduchat - Moderator Oct 30 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    We'll be using the Q1 - A1 format tonight. Be sure to include the #txeduchat hashtag in your tweets to maker we can all see them!
  • khechara Oct 30 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Welcome to our #TXEduChat. Let’s start with introductions... Tweet your name & favorite “Trick or Treat” candy! 🍫 🤣
  • SpringISD_Curr Oct 30 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    The curriculum and instruction team @SpringISD is excited to join the #TXEduChat & we love @twix!
    In reply to @khechara, @SpringISD, @twix
  • jeff_samuelson Oct 30 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hello all! I'm Jeff Samuelson, Digital Learning Specialist for Birdville ISD #txeduchat
  • DrHarrisonMcCoy Oct 30 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hi all, I'm Harrison from Fort Worth. I'm an instructional Content Coach @ESCRegion11 I'm going to go with York Peppermint Patties. #txeduchat
  • txeduchat - Moderator Oct 30 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Here's Question #1 for #txeduchat
  • jeff_samuelson Oct 30 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1 Personalized learning allows students choice in time, path, and place for their learning. Choice is a game changer. #txeduchat
  • khechara Oct 30 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1. I think personalized learning connects all the major themes we know are beneficial for students... relevance, choice, differentiation & engagement flows. #TXEduChat
  • knikole Oct 30 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Hello #txeduchat! Knikole....instructional technology coordinator from Dallas area. I'm excited to learn with you guys tonight.
  • SpringISD_Curr Oct 30 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1. Personalized learning environments place the student at the center of the learning experience... engagement is automatic! #TXEduChat
  • gtchatmod Oct 30 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Join Global #gtchat ( #gifted #talented ) Powered by #TAGT @TXGifted this week: “Authentic Learning to Create 21st Century Learners” with Todd Stanley @the_gifted_guy #NAGC #edchat #txeduchat #AussieED #vicpln #edchat #ohedchat #ohiogtchat #WednesdayWisdom
  • knikole Oct 30 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1 It meets the individual needs of each student and allows them to learn in a manner that is best for them. #txeduchat
  • khechara Oct 30 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Q2. Digital tools are always fun to increase student voice. Nothing works better than talking to students... asking questions, requesting feedback and most important, listening! #TXEduChat
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu Oct 30 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Hi #txeduchat! The topic caught my attention! Jessica, Ed Specialist at ESC Region 12 in Waco, TX.
  • txeduchat - Moderator Oct 30 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    ready for Question #3? Here it comes! #txeduchat
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu Oct 30 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A1: #PersonalizedPD makes learning relevant and personal...those two aspects exponentially increase the possibility that the learning will be applied #txeduchat
  • knikole Oct 30 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2 I love to engage kids in convos outside of class to see what they like/dislike, especially at lunch. Also, using GoogleForms to ask students what they liked, disliked, and would change about an assignment also helps. #txeduchat
  • ToshMcGaughy Oct 30 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    #txeduchat A2: Student voice can come in through authentic and relevant tasks that students suggest themselves to demonstrate mastery.
  • jeff_samuelson Oct 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2. Ss will share their voice when learning is connected to them in some way...not just assigned. Make the personal connection and they will unleash their thinking. #txeduchat
  • knikole Oct 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Hello to YOU, beautiful! Thanks so much for the invitation. I'm so glad I could make it. #txeduchat
    In reply to @khechara
  • ToshMcGaughy Oct 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    #txeduchat Hey, friend!
    • jeff_samuelson Oct 30 @ 9:08 PM EDT
      A1 Personalized learning allows students choice in time, path, and place for their learning. Choice is a game changer. #txeduchat
  • PegGrafwallner Oct 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2 #txeduchat Yes. Here are some ways. https://t.co/8uE6MMXfVi
    In reply to @ToshMcGaughy
  • jeff_samuelson Oct 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Welcome my friend! #txeduchat
    • ToshMcGaughy Oct 30 @ 9:19 PM EDT
      #txeduchat A2: Student voice can come in through authentic and relevant tasks that students suggest themselves to demonstrate mastery.
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu Oct 30 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2: Ss voice is most often elicited for me through discussion and action to meet their needs...really frustrating when we “listen” but don’t have any action for their needs #txeduchat
  • ablairbradley Oct 30 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    I’m Amanda Bradley @ablairbradley representing @South_Hills_HS. #txeduchat
  • khechara Oct 30 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Oh wow! You’re definitely on the advanced team... very insightful! #TXEduChat
    • ToshMcGaughy Oct 30 @ 9:19 PM EDT
      #txeduchat A2: Student voice can come in through authentic and relevant tasks that students suggest themselves to demonstrate mastery.
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu Oct 30 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3: I want to ensure that Ss are comfortable taking the learning in their own hands (do they feel supported and have the tools) and have I allotted enough time that they don’t feel rushed. #txeduchat
  • AngelaTGentry2 Oct 30 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A1. In trying to educate a global citizen which every child is we must look at all avenues that lead to distinct learning needs, a Sscultural background, as well as individuate learning environments that meet every Ss needs. #TXEduChat
  • ToshMcGaughy Oct 30 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    #txeduchat Absolutely! It has to connect or they are “out” or only marginally compliant.
    • jeff_samuelson Oct 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      A2. Ss will share their voice when learning is connected to them in some way...not just assigned. Make the personal connection and they will unleash their thinking. #txeduchat
  • txeduchat - Moderator Oct 30 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Here's Question #4! #txeduchat
  • SpringISD_Curr Oct 30 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    #Discussions #TXEduChat
    • Owl_b_TorresEdu Oct 30 @ 9:21 PM EDT
      A2: Ss voice is most often elicited for me through discussion and action to meet their needs...really frustrating when we “listen” but don’t have any action for their needs #txeduchat
  • SpringISD_Curr Oct 30 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Perfect! 👌🏾 #TXEduChat
  • khechara Oct 30 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A4. Student empowerment looks like risk taking, leadership, ownership and advocacy. #TXEduChat
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu Oct 30 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A4: This. Supporting our Ss with relevant tools and experiences to utilize their learning in real-world opportunities and risks. #txeduchat
  • knikole Oct 30 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A4 Giving students tools, spaces, and opportunities to demonstrate mastery outside of "ABCD" #txeduchat
  • knikole Oct 30 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4 Teacher is the facilitator but also open to learn with and from students....openly shares successes, failure, and learning with students #txeduchat
  • txeduchat - Moderator Oct 30 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Here is Question #5. #txeduchat
  • SpringISD_Curr Oct 30 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4. When students are empowered the learning is authentic, meaningful and culturally relevant. Student voice is a driver for school practices and students have a sense of ownership!#TXEduChat
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu Oct 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A5: Of course! My intro to personalized learning was in our public #montessori ...back then it was all the original materials but we moved ea child at their own pace #txeduchat
  • khechara Oct 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Moderating is hard work 😫! I think I missed question 3 🤣. Ok Q5. Let’s hear from all our #TXEduChat pals...
  • jeff_samuelson Oct 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A4 Ts releasing control to Ss. Ss determining how they go about learning...what resources/tools they need, how to group themselves, how to split up the work, etc. #txeduchat
  • knikole Oct 30 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A5 Yes! Tech is one vehicle for personalized learning....a powerful vehicle, but it's not the only way. #txeduchat
  • knikole Oct 30 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Totally agree. My students had to teach me this. #txeduchat
    In reply to @khechara
  • ToshMcGaughy Oct 30 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    #txeduchat Astute observation. “Releasing control” is tough for many teachers. Learning is jessy and student-driven learning can feel “wheels off”
    • jeff_samuelson Oct 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
      A4 Ts releasing control to Ss. Ss determining how they go about learning...what resources/tools they need, how to group themselves, how to split up the work, etc. #txeduchat
  • jeff_samuelson Oct 30 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A5 Sure thing! Personalized learning does not focus on the tech...it focuses on the learning and how the Ss go about that task. Ss my find analog ways throughout their learning. Tech is brought in if/when Ss say so. #txeduchat
  • knikole Oct 30 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Do you think it's more of an effort because it's truly hard or hard for us to get out of the way? #txeduchat
    In reply to @ToshMcGaughy
  • ToshMcGaughy Oct 30 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    #txeduchat Don’t you love how much they teach us? 😀
    • knikole Oct 30 @ 9:34 PM EDT
      Totally agree. My students had to teach me this. #txeduchat
      In reply to @khechara
  • khechara Oct 30 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Good point, there’s a lot of benefit to tech solutions but personalized learning can thrive in low tech classes! #TXEduChat
    • knikole Oct 30 @ 9:34 PM EDT
      A5 Yes! Tech is one vehicle for personalized learning....a powerful vehicle, but it's not the only way. #txeduchat
  • txeduchat - Moderator Oct 30 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Here's Question #6 #txeduchat
  • jeff_samuelson Oct 30 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    It's awesome that we as educators get to peel away that package (with the tech) so Ss can begin with the learning...then bring in what they may need #txeduchat
    • khechara Oct 30 @ 9:36 PM EDT
      I wonder why it is often sold to us in a tech package....
      In reply to @jeff_samuelson
  • khechara Oct 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A6. There’s nothing like the buzz you hear in a class where collaboration is well planned. The teacher becomes a facilitator and the learners take the lead... there’s definitely a connection between collaboration & engagement. #TXEduChat
  • AngelaTGentry2 Oct 30 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A5. #TXEduchat Yes, however much more thought and creative planning will have to be put in place. Systematic planning in PDs to map out BPs in other arenas such as working with community leaders, businesses and city officials will bring in results for all.
  • nnekamcgee Oct 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Hello! Nneka here really late but didn't want to miss #txeduchat!
  • txeduchat - Moderator Oct 30 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Here's Question #7. #txeduchat
  • khechara Oct 30 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Yay! Never to late! Join the #TXEduChat party!
  • jeff_samuelson Oct 30 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A6 Because those three things are all about the Ss. Ss love to talk so we connect learning to them so they can chat about it. Ss chatting about learning is engaging. Engagement leads to deeper thinking which is empowering! #txeduchat
  • AngelaTGentry2 Oct 30 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A4. Student empowerment is loud and raucous, quiet and thoughtful. It’s messy, noisy, demonstrative and full of risk, adventure and trust. #TXEduchat
  • nnekamcgee Oct 30 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A6: Empowering students to take ownership of their learning is SO important. It really gives them a sense of accomplishment and builds confidence. Incorporating these qualities into their mindset is critical for success. #txeduchat
  • khechara Oct 30 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Educators, let’s finish strong! Don’t fall asleep yet! #txeduchat
  • nnekamcgee Oct 30 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A7: Provide students the opportunity to work in groups. give a subject-relevant scenario and let them collaborate to find solutions. Step back and facilitate. #txeduchat
  • ToshMcGaughy Oct 30 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    #txeduchat A7: Asking students, “what do you think we should do? What do you want to do? Why?” Valuing their input is first step. ASK THEM.
  • khechara Oct 30 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A7. My simple strategy is to start by opening the floor for conversation. Ask open ended questions and let students talk. #TXEduChat
  • jeff_samuelson Oct 30 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A7. Pick. One. Thing. Pick one thing to let control of. Choose that one bit of learning that is connected to the students and let them take the wheel. Be the guide and see where they take it. You will be amazed at their perspectives and learning paths. #txeduchat
  • txeduchat - Moderator Oct 30 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Question #8 is on the way! #txeduchat
  • jmathewsMEd Oct 30 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Why use student led learning? The possibilities are endless! #TXEduChat
    • jeff_samuelson Oct 30 @ 9:49 PM EDT
      A7. Pick. One. Thing. Pick one thing to let control of. Choose that one bit of learning that is connected to the students and let them take the wheel. Be the guide and see where they take it. You will be amazed at their perspectives and learning paths. #txeduchat
  • nnekamcgee Oct 30 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Try not. Do. #txeduchat
  • johnbriese Oct 30 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Become a learning facilitator rather than being the only source Ss learn from. This will encourage student exploration, creation, and critical thinking. Point them towards the learning and help them grow #txeduchat
  • ToshMcGaughy Oct 30 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    #txeduchat A7: Feedback should be two-way.
  • khechara Oct 30 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Last question! Share your “do now” idea! 💡 #TXEduChat
  • nnekamcgee Oct 30 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    My yoda gif didn't show up. #txeduchat
  • jeff_samuelson Oct 30 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A8 As a Digital Learning Specialist, I serve Ts and Ss. I need to offer choice/voice in PD to my Ts and help Ts plan for personalized learning opportunities for their Ss. #txeduchat
  • jmathewsMEd Oct 30 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    When we add the relationship piece to learning, we open a new world for students and teachers! #TXEduChat
    • jeff_samuelson Oct 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      A2. Ss will share their voice when learning is connected to them in some way...not just assigned. Make the personal connection and they will unleash their thinking. #txeduchat
  • johnbriese Oct 30 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    I help Ts, and they respond to results. The more examples of success you can share with them the more likely they will be to make a change for their Ss #txeduchat
  • AngelaTGentry2 Oct 30 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A7. Class should be student led. The T as Facilitator gives the daily challenge, the Ss as collaborators and PSs must find a solution that works for everyone in their group. They must then be able to teach, justify, and persuade their audience why they are correct. #TXEduchat
  • khechara Oct 30 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Thank you #TXEduChat for an amazing learning & collaboration experience! I greatly enjoyed being a guest moderator for tonight’s chat!
  • nnekamcgee Oct 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Relationships are so key, and yet, there are still those that don't recognize how building relationships can totally transform a classroom! #txeduchat
    In reply to @jmathewsMEd
  • nnekamcgee Oct 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    I am Groot. *translation: Great #txeduchat
    In reply to @khechara
  • jeff_samuelson Oct 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Night everyone! Thanks for a great chat. Have an amazing week! #txeduchat