#akedchat Archive

#akedchat is a great way for Alaska-based educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday April 24, 2017
11:00 PM EDT
  • participatechat Apr 24 @ 11:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #akedchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/0shmUYfAWp
  • nick_schumacher Apr 24 @ 11:01 PM EDT
    #akedchat. Good evening everyone. Nick from Galena Alaska. I am excited to learn with you this evening.
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:02 PM EDT
    Hi #Akedchat I'm Sue, 3rd Grade Teacher in Fort Yukon. My favorite subject in school was always English! Hope to be a real author one day :)
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:02 PM EDT
    Hey @nick_schumacher So excited to hear your insights on all these questions! #akedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher, @nick_schumacher
  • Kate_Muelling Apr 24 @ 11:03 PM EDT
    Katherine Muelling, Math Foundations at Kodiak Middle School. My favorite subjects were always band, math, and English! #akedchat
  • nfuerst2 Apr 24 @ 11:03 PM EDT
    #Akedchat Happy Monday! I always loved History in school.
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:04 PM EDT
    Sorry to have missed #edtechafterdark @rownbey! Will definitely read the feed & look for your #gif awesomeness! See you on #akedchat?
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:05 PM EDT
    ...imagine a school without grades/HW #Akedchat Q1. Without Grades/Homework, how are students accountable to do their work? #ditchHW
  • imaginarynums Apr 24 @ 11:05 PM EDT
    Samantha from Healy here. I teach k-12 Technology. My favorite subject when I was a kid was math. #akedchat
  • alicekeeler Apr 24 @ 11:05 PM EDT
    A1: FEEDBACK. Mastery learning. Choice. #AKedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:05 PM EDT
    I loved band in 6 & 7th grade, then we moved and new school didn't have band... should try to pick up clarinet again! #akedchat
    In reply to @Kate_Muelling
  • Kate_Muelling Apr 24 @ 11:06 PM EDT
    A1: If they care about it, they will finish it, and deep thinking is much more important than rote practice and memorization. #akedchat
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:07 PM EDT
    #Akedchat A2. I believe in cultivating the lifelong love of learning. If that is stoked, students are excited to apply things in new context
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:07 PM EDT
    Absolutely Feedback, scaffolding, & growth! Lots of student choice & voice #akedchat
    In reply to @alicekeeler
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:08 PM EDT
    #Akedchat I once had a Kinder student who was so excited after every unit that he would want do it at home: made a quilt after our Q unit.
  • ebonwing Apr 24 @ 11:08 PM EDT
    A1 - Many jobs don't require homework. How are they held accountable? Feedback. Projects. Conversations. #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu, @alicekeeler
  • Kate_Muelling Apr 24 @ 11:09 PM EDT
    Diagnostic feedback specifically, not just giving a number or a letter grade. Research shows grades actually decrease learning. #akedchat
    In reply to @alicekeeler, @spiraledu
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:09 PM EDT
    Happy Monday #akedchat! Tammy chiming in a bit late - @crsdak Superintendent. Thx for hosting @spiraledu!
  • WalterMuelling Apr 24 @ 11:09 PM EDT
    Walter Muelling, Director of Orchestras at KIBSD, and I love MUSIC. #akedchat
  • rownbey Apr 24 @ 11:10 PM EDT
    Rylee here from Valdez, AK middle school #sped #akedchat
  • Kate_Muelling Apr 24 @ 11:10 PM EDT
    However, those jobs still expect you to do outside work. We need to teach Ss to be self-motivated and get done what they need to. #akedchat
    In reply to @ebonwing, @spiraledu, @alicekeeler
  • ebonwing Apr 24 @ 11:10 PM EDT
    So just came across this. May I join? Tima here, teaching MYP language and lit in Tanzania. History and literature were my fav. #AKedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:11 PM EDT
    Everyone is welcome at #akedchat WOW! Tanzania! Do you want to Skype sometime?
    In reply to @ebonwing
  • WalterMuelling Apr 24 @ 11:12 PM EDT
    A1 Students are accountable if students are in charge. Give them some leadership and suddenly they have a bit of ownership. #akedchat
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:13 PM EDT
    Music, that figures! I was curious to see all if all the math teachers were going to answer math too! #akedchat Love what you do!
    In reply to @WalterMuelling
  • rownbey Apr 24 @ 11:13 PM EDT
    A1 no grades or homework?! Sounds like a dream giving REAL TIME feedback!! #akedchat
  • Laotic Apr 24 @ 11:14 PM EDT
    20 minutes to see what is happening on #akedchat PYP teacher from Laos here.
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:14 PM EDT
    A1: #Competencybased #PBL environment is my dream. Ss accountable via demonstrated mastery...whatever form that takes. #akedchat
    • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:05 PM EDT
      ...imagine a school without grades/HW #Akedchat Q1. Without Grades/Homework, how are students accountable to do their work? #ditchHW
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:15 PM EDT
    #Akedchat Q2. Without evaluations/testing, how are teachers accountable?
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:15 PM EDT
    You should go teach preschool! ;) no grades or homework. Anecdotal observations, portfolio work samples, & everything is formative #akedchat
    In reply to @rownbey
  • Kate_Muelling Apr 24 @ 11:15 PM EDT
    A1: I am all for no homework - research shows it has either no effect or a negative effect on Ss performance, and is inequitable. #akedchat
  • Laotic Apr 24 @ 11:15 PM EDT
    A1 make the learning relevant, provide some choice, give responsibility and students can't wait/stop to learn #akedchat
  • nfuerst2 Apr 24 @ 11:15 PM EDT
    A1: Wow! So many opportunities for authentic audience feedback & peer teaching & learning communities. #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • WalterMuelling Apr 24 @ 11:16 PM EDT
    I tell my kids that my favorite class was orchestra, so I found a job that is only orchestra all day every day. Orchestra teacher! #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • rownbey Apr 24 @ 11:16 PM EDT
    Wowzers! #akedchat is #global tonight!!!
  • Kate_Muelling Apr 24 @ 11:16 PM EDT
    A2: Opening the classroom to community stakeholders: principals, parents, board members, community. They can see the change in Ss #akedchat
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:16 PM EDT
    Welcome to #Akedchat I used to teach in Thailand, but it was too HOT! Love the culture & language, but too much focus on grade rankings
    In reply to @Laotic
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:16 PM EDT
    To quote @alicekeeler& @ShumwayAK "The learning is in the #feedback." So is the teaching. #akedchat #GoogleEdu #googleclassroom #k12
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:17 PM EDT
    #Akedchat A2. I believe that admins should be in the class more: discussing practice or visiting teacher's blogs to see what is going on
  • nick_schumacher Apr 24 @ 11:17 PM EDT
    A2. Ts are accountable to Ss to the Ps to the community and to themselves. It is on Admin to build the culture making this happen #akedchat
  • Kate_Muelling Apr 24 @ 11:17 PM EDT
    With standards-based grading, theoretically everything can be formative and informal for use in assessments #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu, @rownbey
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:18 PM EDT
    #akedchat I really believe that the reflection & insights that are shared during blogging would be such a great accountability tool!
  • nick_schumacher Apr 24 @ 11:18 PM EDT
    "SEEING" growth. Possibly the best feedback of all! #akedchat
    • Kate_Muelling Apr 24 @ 11:16 PM EDT
      A2: Opening the classroom to community stakeholders: principals, parents, board members, community. They can see the change in Ss #akedchat
  • Laotic Apr 24 @ 11:18 PM EDT
    Depends on the school. We are discussing phasing out grades in primary, already stopped the homework here. #AKedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:18 PM EDT
    Awesome! Welcome to #akedchat @ebonwing!
    • ebonwing Apr 24 @ 11:10 PM EDT
      So just came across this. May I join? Tima here, teaching MYP language and lit in Tanzania. History and literature were my fav. #AKedchat
      In reply to @spiraledu
  • WalterMuelling Apr 24 @ 11:18 PM EDT
    A2 Transparency is my favorite buzzword. Community showcases (like concerts) make it obvious if students are learning. #akedchat
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:19 PM EDT
    I LOVE it!!! #akedchat should hook up with South America & Asian teachers because of our time zone!!
    In reply to @rownbey
  • rownbey Apr 24 @ 11:19 PM EDT
    A2 I like evaluations just wish they were authentic and real time Ss are the best indicator of the good happening/not #akedchat
  • AlexandraOtto Apr 24 @ 11:19 PM EDT
    #akedchat Alex Otto from KMS joining late!
  • nick_schumacher Apr 24 @ 11:19 PM EDT
    Good on you! #akedchat
    In reply to @Laotic, @spiraledu
  • JayBilly2 Apr 24 @ 11:19 PM EDT
    A2: As admin, If Ts aren't doing a good job, then move on. If I don't hold them to high standards, then I need to move on. #Akedchat
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:20 PM EDT
    #akedchat isn't just for #Alaska anymore! LOVE IT! Tanzania and Laos?! Fabulous! @laotic @ebonwing #bettertogether #internationalchat
    • Laotic Apr 24 @ 11:14 PM EDT
      20 minutes to see what is happening on #akedchat PYP teacher from Laos here.
  • nick_schumacher Apr 24 @ 11:20 PM EDT
    This sounds like the truest form of performance assessment! #akedchat
    In reply to @WalterMuelling
  • ebonwing Apr 24 @ 11:21 PM EDT
    A2 - not fan of that word. But...open door. Admin takes interest. Give Ss the reigns. #Akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:21 PM EDT
    A2: Same way as Ss: Show me opps Ts are providing Ss to learn; show me feedback you're providing. Articulate the WHY in your CR. #akedchat
  • Laotic Apr 24 @ 11:21 PM EDT
    It takes a #team to make it happen! The grading part will take more time. Why report cards when you have digital portfolio? #akedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher, @spiraledu
  • imaginarynums Apr 24 @ 11:21 PM EDT
    I will echo most people here, feedback is the answer to A1 and A2. #Akedchat
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:21 PM EDT
    Concerts! Plays! Musicals! Art shows! Community showcases are the best way way to show teacher accountability! #akedchat
    In reply to @WalterMuelling
  • rownbey Apr 24 @ 11:22 PM EDT
    We've got it all! #akedchat
    In reply to @Tch2LrnAK, @Laotic, @ebonwing
  • AlexandraOtto Apr 24 @ 11:22 PM EDT
    #akedchat 6th grade team at KMS is planning a large interdisciplinary unit next year with a student symposium for peers, families, community
    In reply to @Tch2LrnAK
  • Kate_Muelling Apr 24 @ 11:23 PM EDT
    @DianneGrupp just did a really cool @Desmos project in which kids showcased their ability to create art using math - so cool! #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu, @WalterMuelling, @DianneGrupp, @Desmos
  • Laotic Apr 24 @ 11:23 PM EDT
    A2 using continuums that show #student_growth would be my "ideal" to stay accountable while measuring student learning #akedchat
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:23 PM EDT
    I am so god I schedule all the #akedchat questions in the tweet deck today. I feel like I can barely keep up with all the awesomeness!!
  • Kate_Muelling Apr 24 @ 11:24 PM EDT
    So cool - how did I not know about this? I want to join in! #akedchat
    In reply to @AlexandraOtto, @Tch2LrnAK
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:24 PM EDT
    Absolutely @nick_schumacher. Role of Ls in school & district is critical. #innovation possible, but only if encouraged & supported #akedchat
    • nick_schumacher Apr 24 @ 11:17 PM EDT
      A2. Ts are accountable to Ss to the Ps to the community and to themselves. It is on Admin to build the culture making this happen #akedchat
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:25 PM EDT
    #Akedchat Q3. Without rules/rewards/consequences, how are students accountable to follow protocols?
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:25 PM EDT
    Would love to know more a/b what this looks like @laotic #akedchat
    • Laotic Apr 24 @ 11:18 PM EDT
      Depends on the school. We are discussing phasing out grades in primary, already stopped the homework here. #AKedchat
      In reply to @spiraledu
  • gderry Apr 24 @ 11:25 PM EDT
    students shouldn’t be doing work at school. all they should be doing is learning. Lets lose the term work #DitchHW #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu, @alicekeeler
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:25 PM EDT
    This is why weekly check ins are so important! Share all the cool ideas & plans you have going on! Make it grow! #akedchat
    In reply to @Kate_Muelling, @AlexandraOtto, @Tch2LrnAK
  • Laotic Apr 24 @ 11:26 PM EDT
    (Confession: had no idea what #akedchat stood for, but liked the opening question, so just jumped in...) Hello Alaska! Sabaidee!
  • ebonwing Apr 24 @ 11:26 PM EDT
    Our primary campus does not give grades on reports and HW is very limited, non-existent in some grades. #AKedchat
    In reply to @Tch2LrnAK, @Laotic
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:27 PM EDT
    #Akedchat A3. Build relationships! Have students understand the WHY so that they want to do things.
  • alicekeeler Apr 24 @ 11:27 PM EDT
    Simple shift. Do not say homework. Instead say "Independent Practice." #DitchHW #akedchat
    In reply to @gderry, @spiraledu
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:27 PM EDT
    @WalterMuelling I was JUST talking w/ #newteacher @alexvanwyhe a/b public portfolios as evidence of lrng. Transparency critical. #akedchat
    • WalterMuelling Apr 24 @ 11:18 PM EDT
      A2 Transparency is my favorite buzzword. Community showcases (like concerts) make it obvious if students are learning. #akedchat
  • Laotic Apr 24 @ 11:27 PM EDT
    Homework gone was pretty easy. The non-grading is still an utopia conversation we are having. I am thinking continuums #akedchat
    In reply to @Tch2LrnAK
  • Kate_Muelling Apr 24 @ 11:27 PM EDT
    A3: If students have a say in the rules, consequences, and rewards, they will be accountable to them. #akedchat
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:28 PM EDT
    #Akedchat I just cringe when "stickers" or "points" are found to be effective or "have them sit in the hall" They don't learn from that!
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:28 PM EDT
    All education chats are pretty welcoming! I've NEVER been to one where they said "you're not from these parts, get out!" #akedchat
    In reply to @Laotic
  • nick_schumacher Apr 24 @ 11:28 PM EDT
    A3. Proactively teach and model the behaviors we want see from the kids. Teach the pos. behavior. "What we model is what we get" #akedchat
    • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:25 PM EDT
      #Akedchat Q3. Without rules/rewards/consequences, how are students accountable to follow protocols?
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:28 PM EDT
    @JayBilly2 You have it figured out. #LeadershipMatters ... a LOT. #akedchat
    • JayBilly2 Apr 24 @ 11:19 PM EDT
      A2: As admin, If Ts aren't doing a good job, then move on. If I don't hold them to high standards, then I need to move on. #Akedchat
  • WalterMuelling Apr 24 @ 11:28 PM EDT
    3a Failure 3b Success 3c I don't think that functioning with no rules is healthy. I think a few common expectations are needed. #akedchat
  • alicekeeler Apr 24 @ 11:28 PM EDT
    Pretty much no job gives you grades. #akedchat
    In reply to @ebonwing, @spiraledu
  • Kate_Muelling Apr 24 @ 11:28 PM EDT
    YES, modeling is so important. They watch what we do, they don't always listen to what we say. #akedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:29 PM EDT
    Love to see you #gif -ing it up tonight @rownbey! You go, girl! #akedchat
    • rownbey Apr 24 @ 11:22 PM EDT
      We've got it all! #akedchat
      In reply to @Tch2LrnAK, @Laotic, @ebonwing
  • Laotic Apr 24 @ 11:29 PM EDT
    Interested to see how you report and what those reports look like. Willing to send me a sample? I'll PM you #akedchat
    In reply to @ebonwing, @Tch2LrnAK
  • nick_schumacher Apr 24 @ 11:29 PM EDT
    We are happy to have you along for the ride! #akedchat
    In reply to @Laotic
  • ebonwing Apr 24 @ 11:30 PM EDT
    That's what we've done. We use continuums and narrative comments. #akedchat
    In reply to @Laotic, @Tch2LrnAK
  • nick_schumacher Apr 24 @ 11:30 PM EDT
    And more...they know if we care and they know how we made them feel. #akedchat
    In reply to @Kate_Muelling
  • JayBilly2 Apr 24 @ 11:30 PM EDT
    Rules are needed by society standards. Like math and reading, we need to teach behavior. Punishment isn't teaching. #akedchat
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:30 PM EDT
    Yes, but you get "evaluations" with arbitrary number ratings... which is worse! They need modding/scaffolding in that arena! #akedchat
    In reply to @alicekeeler, @ebonwing
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:30 PM EDT
    FABULOUS @AlexandraOtto! @crsdak just might have to steal that brilliant idea! #bettertogether @nick_schumacher #akedchat
    • AlexandraOtto Apr 24 @ 11:22 PM EDT
      #akedchat 6th grade team at KMS is planning a large interdisciplinary unit next year with a student symposium for peers, families, community
      In reply to @Tch2LrnAK
  • ebonwing Apr 24 @ 11:31 PM EDT
    A3 - Let Ss have a say in the protocols. Their class. Their protocols. Not yours. Develop empathy, caring and mutual respect. #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • JayBilly2 Apr 24 @ 11:31 PM EDT
    A3:b: We build intrinsic love of learning by giving voice and choice. Teaching to Ss passions and that is their reward #akedchat
  • rownbey Apr 24 @ 11:31 PM EDT
    A3 involve them in their own education! Just submitted my thesis on this today #WHOOP Ss led IEP creates accountability/ownership #akedchat
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:33 PM EDT
    Words matter. A lot. #IndependentPractice so much better than #homework @alicekeeler #ditchhw #ditchbook #PBLchat #immooc #akedchat
    • alicekeeler Apr 24 @ 11:27 PM EDT
      Simple shift. Do not say homework. Instead say "Independent Practice." #DitchHW #akedchat
      In reply to @gderry, @spiraledu
  • imaginarynums Apr 24 @ 11:33 PM EDT
    A3 classroom norms made collaboratively, posted visibly, and revisited frequently. #Akedchat
  • Laotic Apr 24 @ 11:34 PM EDT
    Have to leave now (break is over, 10:35 AM here) will check back on the awesomeness here on my lunch break THANK you ALASKA #akedchat
  • ebonwing Apr 24 @ 11:34 PM EDT
    Feedback. Feedback. Feedback. 'Buff said. 😁 #akedchat
    In reply to @alicekeeler, @spiraledu
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:34 PM EDT
    @ebonwing -- me too! Would love to see samples! #sharingiscaring #BetterTogether #akedchat @Laotic
    • Laotic Apr 24 @ 11:29 PM EDT
      Interested to see how you report and what those reports look like. Willing to send me a sample? I'll PM you #akedchat
      In reply to @ebonwing, @Tch2LrnAK
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:35 PM EDT
    #Akedchat Q4. How would school boards change if there were student representatives to be accountable to?
  • nick_schumacher Apr 24 @ 11:35 PM EDT
    Sadly...when an IEP is done TO a kid. The Ss often does not know what the IEP says or means. Give the Ss a voice. #akedchat
    • rownbey Apr 24 @ 11:31 PM EDT
      A3 involve them in their own education! Just submitted my thesis on this today #WHOOP Ss led IEP creates accountability/ownership #akedchat
  • ebonwing Apr 24 @ 11:35 PM EDT
    PM me and I'll help you out. #AKedchat
    In reply to @Tch2LrnAK, @Laotic
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:35 PM EDT
    Come back next week & bring some co-workers! We love learning with you #akedchat
    In reply to @Laotic
  • MLTSfilm Apr 24 @ 11:35 PM EDT
    Thank you to everyone who is taking part in #EdTechAfterDark & #Akedchat! What a way to motivate the #EdTech discussion!
  • Kate_Muelling Apr 24 @ 11:36 PM EDT
    A4: We have a student representative on our school board! #akedchat
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:36 PM EDT
    Keep us on your lunch break schedule @laotic! Every Monday :) #akedchat
    • Laotic Apr 24 @ 11:34 PM EDT
      Have to leave now (break is over, 10:35 AM here) will check back on the awesomeness here on my lunch break THANK you ALASKA #akedchat
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:37 PM EDT
    #Akedchat A4. Shouldn't students have input in what curriculum we buy or what tech we want to bring in... who we hire?
  • rownbey Apr 24 @ 11:37 PM EDT
    A1 Duuuude, this. Send me a link to a digital portfolio my kid created. Give me real time access to his LEARNING not his grades #akedchat
  • WalterMuelling Apr 24 @ 11:37 PM EDT
    A4 We have one, but I'm not sure if they get an actual vote on any matters. #akedchat
  • nick_schumacher Apr 24 @ 11:37 PM EDT
    A4. Let Ss elect the School board...that may prove unsettling to many Superintendents. 😁 #akedchat
    • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:35 PM EDT
      #Akedchat Q4. How would school boards change if there were student representatives to be accountable to?
  • ebonwing Apr 24 @ 11:37 PM EDT
    Fabulous! #AKedchat
    In reply to @Kate_Muelling
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:38 PM EDT
    #akedchat Can you just imagine if students were on the hiring committees for new teachers? Why doesn't this happen?
  • rownbey Apr 24 @ 11:38 PM EDT
    So cool to have you!! #AKedchat #globaledu
    In reply to @Laotic
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:39 PM EDT
    A4: We have S board reps...but I love idea of Ss having more say in educating/informing. We exist b/c of Ss. Their voices matter! #akedchat
    • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:35 PM EDT
      #Akedchat Q4. How would school boards change if there were student representatives to be accountable to?
  • ebonwing Apr 24 @ 11:39 PM EDT
    Thank you for being so welcoming. Time to get my day started and get ready for school. #AKedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • WalterMuelling Apr 24 @ 11:39 PM EDT
    I don't totally agree with this. I think trained professionals (teachers, admins, etc.) know best until a certain age (college?). #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • nick_schumacher Apr 24 @ 11:39 PM EDT
    I am a believer in giving Ss a strong voice. ALL stakeholders need their voices to be valued and ideas to be honored #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • nick_schumacher Apr 24 @ 11:40 PM EDT
    Let all stakeholders contribute to the improvement of the system #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:40 PM EDT
    And yet many parents WANT worksheets for the fridge & gold stars. Culture change extends beyond school walls. @rownbey #akedchat #DITCHBOOK
    • rownbey Apr 24 @ 11:37 PM EDT
      A1 Duuuude, this. Send me a link to a digital portfolio my kid created. Give me real time access to his LEARNING not his grades #akedchat
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:41 PM EDT
    What do you worry would happen if we gave students more control? #akedchat
    In reply to @WalterMuelling
  • rownbey Apr 24 @ 11:41 PM EDT
    A4 I like the idea of the balance of accountability don't know exactly where to start but I like the idea! #AKedchat
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:42 PM EDT
    They may propose something outlandish, but if they follow the process, they learn a lot of valuable lesson in how it all works #akedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher
  • nick_schumacher Apr 24 @ 11:42 PM EDT
    A true paradigm shift can rock the very foundation of the system. #akedchat
    In reply to @Tch2LrnAK, @rownbey
  • WalterMuelling Apr 24 @ 11:43 PM EDT
    I worry that we would have a lot of fun, exciting teachers that are not good at teaching. Likeable doesn't mean qualified. #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • Kate_Muelling Apr 24 @ 11:43 PM EDT
    When it comes down to it, MS Ss don't have a fully developed frontal lobe and can't physically make adult decisions on their own #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu, @WalterMuelling
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:43 PM EDT
    @nick_schumacher @rownbey I participated in #AKedchallenge f2f mtg last wk. It's time to shift that paradigm & rock the system! #akedchat
    • nick_schumacher Apr 24 @ 11:42 PM EDT
      A true paradigm shift can rock the very foundation of the system. #akedchat
      In reply to @Tch2LrnAK, @rownbey
  • Kate_Muelling Apr 24 @ 11:44 PM EDT
    However, giving them a voice that is taken alongside other stakeholders is extremely important. #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu, @WalterMuelling
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:45 PM EDT
    #Akedchat Q5. What role do parents play in the accountability process?
  • nick_schumacher Apr 24 @ 11:45 PM EDT
    That is right...there is a lot for Ss to learn when the schools listen but do NOT use their idea too. #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:45 PM EDT
    Agreed @Kate_Muelling ...which is why guardrails are essential and trust-based relationships must guide S work. #akedchat
    • Kate_Muelling Apr 24 @ 11:43 PM EDT
      When it comes down to it, MS Ss don't have a fully developed frontal lobe and can't physically make adult decisions on their own #akedchat
      In reply to @spiraledu, @WalterMuelling
  • nick_schumacher Apr 24 @ 11:45 PM EDT
    This is a lesson we can probably all stand to review from time to time 😁 #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:46 PM EDT
    #akedchat A5. I believe parents should play a role in helping cultivate learning at home, so students can connect it to things at school.
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:47 PM EDT
    #akedchat I try to empower parents by telling them, when you go hunting or fishing: record what you see. Helps build literacy skills!
  • Kate_Muelling Apr 24 @ 11:47 PM EDT
    A5: Ps should extend learning at home, but we as Ts can't count on that - we have to plan to reach the Ss w/o that support #akedchat
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:48 PM EDT
    A5: Parents must be partners in process: Transparency & open invite to be part of learning is huge. Build trust b/t Sch & home. #akedchat
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:48 PM EDT
    Exactly! We aren't handing over the reigns, we are just giving them a voice in the destination #akedchat
    In reply to @Tch2LrnAK, @Kate_Muelling
  • rownbey Apr 24 @ 11:48 PM EDT
    A5 We have their greatest life's treasure, their perspective is crucial. Ls need 2 create a safe productive framework 2 work from #AKedchat
  • nick_schumacher Apr 24 @ 11:48 PM EDT
    A5 Most parents want their kids to be Happy, Safe and Engaged with learning. Good Benchmarks for a school to shoot for. #akedchat
  • WalterMuelling Apr 24 @ 11:49 PM EDT
    A5 If parents buy in to something, it makes it a ton easier to get S buy in, especially when the T is from a different background. #akedchat
  • nick_schumacher Apr 24 @ 11:49 PM EDT
    It is very empowering for s kid to be treated like and adult! #akedchat
    In reply to @Kate_Muelling, @spiraledu, @WalterMuelling
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:49 PM EDT
    Absolutely @Kate_Muelling. We can encourage it, but can't require it. Finding ways to engage parents in authentic ways is key. #akedchat
    • Kate_Muelling Apr 24 @ 11:47 PM EDT
      A5: Ps should extend learning at home, but we as Ts can't count on that - we have to plan to reach the Ss w/o that support #akedchat
  • nick_schumacher Apr 24 @ 11:51 PM EDT
    Sometimes the school needs to provide opportunities for Ps to build the skills necessary to support their Ss! #akedchat
    In reply to @Kate_Muelling
  • Kate_Muelling Apr 24 @ 11:52 PM EDT
    I've been wanting to organize a parent night that's math-themed...how to support number sense at home! #akedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:53 PM EDT
    I did one where each got a ziplock with dice or cards to help with addition or multiplication snap! #akedchat
    In reply to @Kate_Muelling, @nick_schumacher
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:54 PM EDT
    @Kate_Muelling #FamilyMathNight is gr8 way to bring parents in to build relationships & help with content https://t.co/dn47i6jTiv #akedchat
    • Kate_Muelling Apr 24 @ 11:52 PM EDT
      I've been wanting to organize a parent night that's math-themed...how to support number sense at home! #akedchat
      In reply to @nick_schumacher
  • Tch2LrnAK Apr 24 @ 11:54 PM EDT
    @Kate_Muelling #FamilyMathNight is gr8 way to bring parents in to build relationships & help with content https://t.co/Mck7pSfzOd #akedchat
    • Kate_Muelling Apr 24 @ 11:52 PM EDT
      I've been wanting to organize a parent night that's math-themed...how to support number sense at home! #akedchat
      In reply to @nick_schumacher
  • spiraledu Apr 24 @ 11:55 PM EDT
    It's important to understand the background of the families here. Many of them did not acquire some of the skills that we teach #akedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher, @Kate_Muelling
  • nick_schumacher Apr 24 @ 11:57 PM EDT
    @spiraledu great chat tonight. You can bring out our best! Thank you for moderating. #akedchat
  • spiraledu Apr 25 @ 12:00 AM EDT
    Thanks for joining #akedchat tonight. Join us next week when @swuttig & @npteach lead on PD: building f2f conference & keep learning going