#PBLchat Archive

#PBLchat is a weekly chat that focuses on different topics related to education and Project Based Learning.

Tuesday April 24, 2018
8:00 PM EDT

  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #PBLchat. So happy to be moderating tonight and chatting about Purposeful Growth! My name is @SarahLeiker, here with my co-moderator @julia_lesley. Jump in and introduce yourself! #pblchat
  • remyrobitaille Apr 24 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Hi #pblchat! Remy here from #newtechnetwork. Excited for tonight's chat!
  • mamason0725 Apr 24 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    I'm a HS Englis facilitator from NE Indiana! #pblchat #newtechnetwork
  • JessicaSharp Apr 24 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hey there ladies! Jessica from #NewTechNetwork here ... excited to chat about personal growth and alignment! #PBLChat
  • julia_lesley Apr 24 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hello all! Excited to be co-moderating tonight with my friend @SarahLeiker and to hear how others are going about the challenging work of alignment in service of desired student outcomes! #PBLChat
  • PhilippJoey Apr 24 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Joey from Illinois! Excited to be a part of this #PBLChat
  • inspirepassion Apr 24 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    I love using political cartoons with my History students! #PBLchat
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Question numero uno coming up in two minutes!!! #PBLchat
  • jeneely42 Apr 24 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    I am a pre-service teacher from TN! #pblchat
  • inspirepassion Apr 24 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Charlene from Chicagoland. #PBL Coach and Practice Facilitator. #PBLchat
  • julia_imbesi Apr 24 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hey everyone, Julia here from Grove City College. Pre-service elementary and special ed teacher #pblchat
  • CailynKrall Apr 24 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hi! I'm Cailyn Krall and I am majoring in MA Spanish Education. I'm excited to talk and learn more about purposeful growth in the classroom! #pblchat
  • julia_lesley Apr 24 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hi Julia! Love your name :) Welcome! #pblchat
    In reply to @julia_imbesi
  • MrsEllisSci Apr 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hi! I'm a science educator from MA #pblchat
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Welcome, all! Let's get this conversation rollin'! #PBLchat
  • ayumiyaso Apr 24 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    I am Ayumi, a grad student at Univ of Minnesota! #pblchat
  • JessicaSharp Apr 24 @ 8:06 PM EDT
  • remyrobitaille Apr 24 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Q1: What improvements would you like to see in your students’ outcomes, and what informs your thinking about this? #pblchat
  • Dale_Chu Apr 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    HAPPENING NOW: @newtechnetwork @SarahLeiker and @julia_lesley leading a discussion on purposeful growth and student outcomes. Follow along at #PBLChat!
  • JessicaSharp Apr 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Exciting to see a few pre-service teachers in tonight's #PBLChat! Welcome!
  • PhilippJoey Apr 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    I would love to see growth in meaningful collaboration and agency. So difficult to get growth in these areas #pblchat
    In reply to @newtechnetwork
  • JamieArmin Apr 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    #PBLChat Hi Everyone, Jamie, Health Science-Drug Prevention MS Edu from MA dropping by for awhile 😊
  • mamason0725 Apr 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Q1: I've really be trying to focus in on agency this year through lots of feedback and revision cycles. Talking with Ss about the drafting and revision process. Being open to the idea of no final product ever being FINAL. #PBLchat
  • inspirepassion Apr 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: My #1 goal for students is that they develop into critical thinkers. This one high-order cognitive skill will make them successful in problem solving and tackling the many issues our world faces. #PBLchat
  • remyrobitaille Apr 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: #newtechnetwork Learning Outcomes offer a framework for skill development that is very helpful! https://t.co/US4AlAz9vJ #pblchat
  • julia_lesley Apr 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: At @PinckneyNewTech, we have a portrait of an ideal graduate that informs how we think about what we prioritize. See it here → https://t.co/Ar6Uk6ENdL #pblchat
    In reply to @newtechnetwork, @PinckneyNewTech
  • jeneely42 Apr 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT
  • inspirepassion Apr 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    It's awesome you include time for revision cycles! #PBLchat
  • mamason0725 Apr 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: Trying to focus in on agency this year through lots of feedback and revision cycles. Talking with Ss about the drafting and revision process. Being open to the idea of no final product ever being FINAL #pblchat
  • remyrobitaille Apr 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    This is great! #pblchat
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: Check out Google’s perspective: https://t.co/PqCeFX7xbZ #pblchat
  • JamieArmin Apr 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    #PBLChat A1 agency - owning their learning including lots of conferencing to get them there!
  • julia_imbesi Apr 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Just like @PhilippJoey I would love to see healthier group work. Students often dread group work b/c of the lack of effort made by some members. This is an essential part of the learning process that needs to be fixed #pblchat
  • jeneely42 Apr 24 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    I have been working in my practicum classroom and I would love to see improvement in my students' discussion and critical thinking skills. #pblchat
  • MrsEllisSci Apr 24 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Ai: Focusing on skills instead of accumulating knowledge. Students can look up knowledge, but do they know how to find it, is it valid and do they know how to use it.... #pblchat
  • JessicaSharp Apr 24 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Oh man, I love a good graduate profile. Such a helpful tool for defining student outcomes in a concrete (and visual!) way. #PBLChat
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    The strategy in place to help accomplish the goal is certainly a critical piece to this puzzle! It's one thing to have a goal but another to make it an actionable plan. #pblchat
    In reply to @JamieArmin
  • ali_pittaluga Apr 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Agency is so important. I am trying to work on that as well! #pblchat
    In reply to @mamason0725
  • inspirepassion Apr 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Yes, the operative word being "meaningful." One thing that helps is ensuring each student in a group has specific task responsibilities, even though they may not "do" all the work for that task. #PBLchat
    • PhilippJoey Apr 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT
      I would love to see growth in meaningful collaboration and agency. So difficult to get growth in these areas #pblchat
      In reply to @newtechnetwork
  • remyrobitaille Apr 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Do you use group contracts? Here's a video on group contracts & collaboration https://t.co/US4AlAz9vJ #pblchat
    In reply to @julia_imbesi, @PhilippJoey
  • CailynKrall Apr 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1: I am still a student in college but my mentor teachers have mentioned wanting to see improvement in discussions and collaboration #pblchat
  • PhilippJoey Apr 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Teaching kids how to collaborate is certainly difficult. Group norms help, but it still is slow going typically #pblchat
    In reply to @julia_imbesi
  • Learn21Tech Apr 24 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Hello #PBLchat Lisa here from @NazPrep a PBL focused HS in Pittsburgh, PA. A1: I would like Ss to understand that “learning” is re-framed into “real-world” rigor in a PBL School and continue to build their own agency.
  • inspirepassion Apr 24 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Discussion is hard. I find Ss are either to polite or too vicious. :-) I've been working on incorporating "yes, and..." style responses. #PBLchat
    In reply to @jeneely42
  • mamason0725 Apr 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Tough meeping up and just having lots of conversations and speaking up when I see things that are burting group dynamics. #pblchat
    • PhilippJoey Apr 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT
      Teaching kids how to collaborate is certainly difficult. Group norms help, but it still is slow going typically #pblchat
      In reply to @julia_imbesi
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Q2: Share a concrete example of when alignment of personal, school, and professional development efforts resulted in desired student outcomes. #pblchat
  • JamieArmin Apr 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Ss are surprised when I conference & give them opportunities to refine. I remind them it's not about the grade. It's about learning/skills. I'm required to give a report card grade & they're a part of the final decision #pblchat
    In reply to @newtechnetwork
  • craftEDcm Apr 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    .@JennyPieratt Joining #PBLChat late! A1)In general, 21st century skills.
  • ayumiyaso Apr 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    I also strongly agree with you! I also think that one of the most important outcome of education is to help students become independent of formal education. #PBLchat
    In reply to @inspirepassion
  • julia_lesley Apr 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Agreed. @newtechnewtwork has a Collaboration Rubric that allows students and facilitators to break the skill down into specifics that can be scaffolded over time. Making it more granular has helped me wrap my head around it. https://t.co/c328x7lbvB #pblchat
    In reply to @PhilippJoey, @julia_imbesi
  • remyrobitaille Apr 24 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: I love this story-telling approach about the ways New Tech Collinwood uses feedback to improve teaching & learning: https://t.co/SJpxF2zvbF #pblchat
  • inspirepassion Apr 24 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Yes, I'd love for all people to be #lifelonglearners! Young children are naturally curious, and often lose it (IMHO) because school systems deaden it. #PBLchat
    • ayumiyaso Apr 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT
      I also strongly agree with you! I also think that one of the most important outcome of education is to help students become independent of formal education. #PBLchat
      In reply to @inspirepassion
  • craftEDcm Apr 24 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2)pretty excited to see @LakeElementary committting to Student and adult learning via #HQPBL-it was ongoing & well supported #pblchat
    • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT
      Q2: Share a concrete example of when alignment of personal, school, and professional development efforts resulted in desired student outcomes. #pblchat
  • jeneely42 Apr 24 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: I am still in practicum so i have not personally experienced this yet but I am very interested to hear everyone's experiences. #pblchat
  • JamieArmin Apr 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    I like @BIEpbl project mngt log. Teams record their tasks etc Keeps everyone on the team accountable & supports collaboration efforts! #pblchat
    In reply to @julia_imbesi, @PhilippJoey, @BIEpbl
  • ali_pittaluga Apr 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Instead of spending a day on an elements of literature worksheet, I am taking my students outside and we are going to do some literary yoga! It will be a nice break from the monotony of testing! #pblchat
    In reply to @newtechnetwork
  • julia_lesley Apr 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2 - Part 1: At Pinckney, we have a disciplinary writing SIP goal. PD days have been in direct pursuit. Staff was encouraged to set their student growth goal in alignment & offered eval system indicators that naturally connect. #pblchat @pinckneyproud
    In reply to @newtechnetwork, @pinckneyproud
  • PennyLaynn Apr 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Instructional coach from Ohio. Excited to participate tonite! #PBLchat
  • Learn21Tech Apr 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2: our T2 student exhibitions demonstrated student selected and designed social justice or peer-design initiatives like “Senior Sisters” or “Comfort Zone.” #PBLChat
    In reply to @newtechnetwork
  • JessicaSharp Apr 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2: Love this! Fortunately working for NTN allows me to help schools find this alignment and achieve their goals ... #LuckyGirl #PBLChat
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Sometimes that “third party perspective” is one of the best ways to shed light on knowing what you’ll look for in the school where you can make a strong impact too! #pblchat
    In reply to @jeneely42
  • julia_lesley Apr 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2 - Part 2: We’ll be comparing fall/spring student disciplinary writing samples in May to gauge the impact of our efforts, which will also inform a more specific ‘18-19 focus in this area. Hopeful we’ll see improvements! #pblchat
    In reply to @newtechnetwork, @pinckneyproud
  • MrsEllisSci Apr 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2: Our district uses 21st century skill rubrics (civics, communication, problem-solving, etc.) and scores students 2x per year. I focus on problem-solving in science labs and these rubrics give us and student great feedback.#pblchat
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2: New Tech West in Cleveland, OH articulates their alignment success in this Case Study about how they became a learning organization: https://t.co/Jjvo0rQIZB #pblchat
  • PhilippJoey Apr 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    I don’t know that I have a concrete example of this. Will have to reflect on this one some more #pblchat
    In reply to @newtechnetwork
  • craftEDcm Apr 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Love this continuation of Learning! #pblchat
    In reply to @julia_lesley, @newtechnetwork, @pinckneyproud
  • 21stCenPrinKW Apr 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2 when Ts @the_Madeleine led their own edcamp for their colleagues on PD they chose for themselves. #pblchat
  • Learn21Tech Apr 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    #PBLchat intentional program design, Ss helping build the model and sharing with practices like morning meetings and circles coupled with weekly team planning time make it a reality. (HFA is our old name! Need to update graphic to @NazPrep)
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Is there any one primary driver that you would say laid the foundation for this excitement?! #pblchat
    In reply to @craftEDcm, @LakeElementary
  • craftEDcm Apr 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Sounds like a #pdrevolution to me! #pblchat
    In reply to @21stCenPrinKW, @the_Madeleine
  • erikmray Apr 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    late to the game - 2nd grade educator from @LakeElementary in @VistaBlueprint checking in! #pblchat
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Yes!! Why aren’t we ALL thinking of it as content-based yoga?!? That’s a beautiful analogy! #pblchat
    In reply to @ali_pittaluga
  • julia_imbesi Apr 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2-Harder to relate at a preservice teacher but in 7th grd, my science went outside to our stream (personal student interest) to learn about the ecosystem (academic) and our teacher led a broad discussion. Everyone enjoyed and learned. #pblchat
  • CailynKrall Apr 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2: I have not taught in a class yet so I do not have an example of this, but I'm excited to hear from others! #pblchat
  • JessicaSharp Apr 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    YES! Students really seem to engage with projects around social justice - they love "plugging in" to authentic problems. #PBLChat
    • Learn21Tech Apr 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT
      A2: our T2 student exhibitions demonstrated student selected and designed social justice or peer-design initiatives like “Senior Sisters” or “Comfort Zone.” #PBLChat
      In reply to @newtechnetwork
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    What a great visual nonetheless!! Curious how the structures of circles and team planning time were implemented and received in service of purposeful growth!? So great that it's a combination of structures too! #pblchat
    In reply to @Learn21Tech, @NazPrep
  • erikmray Apr 24 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A2: keeping a book club around Students at the Center from @allison_zmuda and sharing our learning via collaboration wheel every other week #pblchat
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Q3: In what ways do your school’s professional learning structures clear the path for you to learn in service of your goals? Or, what would ideal structures look like? #pblchat
  • craftEDcm Apr 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    That collaboration wheel time is critical! #PBLChat
    In reply to @erikmray, @allison_zmuda
  • Learn21Tech Apr 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    #PBLchat building trust is key to helping our Ss be as successful as possible. We started the year off with identity projects in our advisories.
  • ali_pittaluga Apr 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    I had students create a group research assignment to present background information for Fahrenheit 451. I gave them a "big question" and students had to work together to research and write an intriguing paper to then present to the class. #pblchat
    In reply to @newtechnetwork
  • JamieArmin Apr 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    #PBLChat A2 My Ss had been using & teaching me about Google docs for their projects. This year PD has been all things Google as our school becomes googlized! Lol. So awesome! I'm loving it! #pblchat
  • ayumiyaso Apr 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A2: I've never taught in a class, so this is very good opportunity to hear from others here! #pblchat
  • inspirepassion Apr 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A2: My #PBL practice is out-of-school. Regardless, year-over-year I see learners who begin as reluctant or non-confident step up and publicly proudly present #projects they've developed. An example, many years Ss advance to state or national levels of @NationalHistory. #PBLchat
  • Learn21Tech Apr 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Thanks - our Ts have 1 full day of planning and PD every week of the school-year. Teams of 4-5 Ts co-plan around #deeperlearning themes and 7 DL values #PBLChat
    In reply to @newtechnetwork, @NazPrep
  • remyrobitaille Apr 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3: Ideal structures = protocols that support active sense-making of the resource content and not just “sit-and-get” #pblchat
  • craftEDcm Apr 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3)as @erikmray mentioned collaboration time is critical! Guided project planning is key too #PBLChat
    • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:25 PM EDT
      Q3: In what ways do your school’s professional learning structures clear the path for you to learn in service of your goals? Or, what would ideal structures look like? #pblchat
  • PhilippJoey Apr 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    I think ideal PD would look like a good project: based around driving questions that are meaningful and authentic for teachers that allow personal exploration and growth #pblchat
    In reply to @newtechnetwork
  • erikmray Apr 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3 - every other week we have a full day to collaborate with our grade level around #deeperlearning and #formativeassessment practices, and project planning time #pblchat
  • Learn21Tech Apr 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    We used to have a FT Director of Innovation who designed and led PD our first few years. We also launched “teachers lead” sessions and instructional rounds in the past #PBLChat
    In reply to @newtechnetwork
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    That's a great combination of "real world" meets "authentic to content"! Brings a wondering to mind of what might need to be in place (or already is) at the school level and in PD to support more curriculum design like this! #pblchat
    In reply to @julia_imbesi
  • ali_pittaluga Apr 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    It works so well for ELA! Example- for warrior pose, students reflect on the man vs man conflict in the short story. For heart center, students consider a potential theme of the short story! #pblchat
    In reply to @newtechnetwork
  • craftEDcm Apr 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Love when we live the model! #pblchat
    In reply to @PhilippJoey, @newtechnetwork
  • julia_lesley Apr 24 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3: We have 80-min of PD every Fri afternoon. Pros and cons to this timing in the week, but ability for our learning to be ongoing is wonderful. It is an iterative process to most intentionally leverage this structure. #pblchat
    In reply to @newtechnetwork
  • julia_imbesi Apr 24 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Really like this idea, definitely allows great contribution from everyone #pblchat
  • JessicaSharp Apr 24 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Absolutely! If it's good for student learning, it's good for adult learning too! #PBLChat
    In reply to @PhilippJoey, @newtechnetwork
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3: If you’re unsure of specific elements that support an organization’s ability to learn together, this self-assessment might get you thinking: https://t.co/vWFAnvkEQA #pblchat
  • mamason0725 Apr 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A2: For our teacher RDI PD (Research Development Implementation) a few groups really focused on collaboration and have started to look atvprocess over product and interdependent collaboration. #pblchat
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    The ole' "staff sets the ceiling for student culture" truth rises again! #pblchat
    In reply to @JessicaSharp, @PhilippJoey
  • inspirepassion Apr 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3: I've created a blog series about using #PBL for PD. The first installment (and three follow-ons) is here: https://t.co/qwjXhrqPqW #PBLchat
  • 21stCenPrinKW Apr 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    @the_Madeleine we allow all Ts to chose their own PD and provide an incentive plan for those who $hare their growth with their colleagues. #pblchat
  • jeneely42 Apr 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Again, i am just a practicum student so I am only in the classroom for two blocks. I don't get to see much of the PD in the school but i am loving learning from your responses! #pblchat
  • Learn21Tech Apr 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    #PBLchat we also leverage protocols like”Think, Puzzle, Explore,” the Causal Model and field based learning to inform our practice and real-world rigor.
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Curious what protocols or conversation prompts have been most successful for grade levels teams to support those collaborative opportunities?? #pblchat
    In reply to @erikmray
  • CailynKrall Apr 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3: My former school did meetings every other Wednesday and had early release days, when teachers would do small group work to collaborate on ideas #pblchat
  • craftEDcm Apr 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Visible thinking routines are so great for Ss AND Ts! #pblchat
    In reply to @Learn21Tech
  • mamason0725 Apr 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    This year we designed our weekly PD much like a classroom project. We called it RDI (Research Development Implementation). Teachers picked groups based on broad areas they wanted to improve in their classroom then narrowed focus with their small group. #voiceandchoice #pblchat
  • MrsEllisSci Apr 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A3: Our PD is edcamp style lead by colleagues. So we choose how we collaborate. #pblchat
  • PhilippJoey Apr 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A3: Went to a session at NTAC17 by the AP from Napa and she gave a great method for PD based around action research and learning outcomes #PBLChat
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Visual Thinking Routines are some of our favorites also (esp the Core Routines)!! #pblchat https://t.co/biKWKFDKmx
    In reply to @Learn21Tech
  • ali_pittaluga Apr 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    My county does DCD (District Collaboration Days). Secondary teachers meet at a school and we can hear presentations from teachers all over the county and then there's time for collaboration after! Most importantly the county builds it into our teacher workdays. #pblchat
    In reply to @newtechnetwork
  • mamason0725 Apr 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A3: This yr we designed our weekly PD much like a classroom project. We called it RDI (Research Development Implementation). Teachers picked groups based on broad areas they wanted to improve in their classroom then narrowed focus with their small group. #voiceandchoice #PBLchat
  • JessicaSharp Apr 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
  • JamieArmin Apr 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    I caught a few of these Charlene! This is great! #pblchat
    In reply to @inspirepassion
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Q4: What about your school’s culture supports your ability to pursue or accomplish your goals? #pblchat
  • inspirepassion Apr 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Cool! Have you considered expanding this approach beyond the classroom into whole-school change? #PBLchat
    • mamason0725 Apr 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
      A3: This yr we designed our weekly PD much like a classroom project. We called it RDI (Research Development Implementation). Teachers picked groups based on broad areas they wanted to improve in their classroom then narrowed focus with their small group. #voiceandchoice #PBLchat
  • JessicaSharp Apr 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A3: So many of these responses speak to the importance of MAKING TIME for adult learning and collaboration. #PBLChat
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    We love following your twitter and instagram accounts to see how you're using those routines with adults in PD also! Talk about purposeful growth!!! #pblchat
    In reply to @craftEDcm, @Learn21Tech
  • inspirepassion Apr 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Thank you! #PBLchat
    • JamieArmin Apr 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
      I caught a few of these Charlene! This is great! #pblchat
      In reply to @inspirepassion
  • Learn21Tech Apr 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Yes and restorative practices like “fish bowl” as well as #designthinking methods #PBLchat #dtk12chat
    In reply to @craftEDcm
  • remyrobitaille Apr 24 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    #pblchat
  • ali_pittaluga Apr 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    My school focus on effectiveness, not efficiency. In addition, they focus on allowing teachers the autonomy to do what they can to engage learners and to make sure that students are mastering the standards. They want both students and teachers to succeed and have fun #pblchat
    In reply to @newtechnetwork
  • CailynKrall Apr 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A4: We have mentor programs and all teachers want to see each other grow and accomplish their goals! #pblchat
  • Learn21Tech Apr 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A4/ We’re still developing a “call-out” culture but our “family-like” culture sets a good foundation. We also have a more circular leadership model vs a traditional hierarchical one... some are getting used to this. #PBLchat
    In reply to @newtechnetwork
  • julia_lesley Apr 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4: I aspire to, over time, enact our evaluation system so that it truly feels like (and is!) a growth & development system in line with self-identified and systemic goals. This is Year 1 in a long-term process. #pblchat
    In reply to @newtechnetwork
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4: Appreciating the question this article raises of “How can leaders tend to the conditions that buck this trend for teachers & for students?”: https://t.co/9cLHBQnLEM #pblchat
  • ayumiyaso Apr 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Wow, that sounds great! I've never heard about that in my country, Japan. Collaboration with other teachers is the most important thing, especially with teachers all over the county! #pblchat
    In reply to @ali_pittaluga, @newtechnetwork
  • craftEDcm Apr 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Sounds like you are really honoring Ts as designers! ❤️❤️❤️#pblchat
    In reply to @ali_pittaluga, @newtechnetwork
  • JamieArmin Apr 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4 Very supportive admin! Shout out to our former Principal @DMS_LeadLearner who supported & empowered edu try outs & @sean_gilrein our interim principal this year supporting all things Google! #pblchat
  • Learn21Tech Apr 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Love this... it’s sometimes hard to focus on effectiveness when funds and constraints are in place. Kudos! #PBLChat
    In reply to @ali_pittaluga, @newtechnetwork
  • inspirepassion Apr 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4: Since I decide my "school's" culture :-), it definitely reflects my voice. We should always be learning, looking for ways to improve, how to incorporate best practices, and how to create #authentic, #real-world projects for students. #PBLchat
  • erikmray Apr 24 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4 TRUST between admin and t's, encouraged to take risks, fail, reflect, and look at how to improve #pblchat
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Mentors are the best... and some of the best are those we never title as "mentors" but they just lead by example! Do you mind sharing how your mentors and mentees are matched? #pblchat
    In reply to @CailynKrall
  • smashboardedu Apr 24 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Just taking a few selfies 😁🤳 #games4ed #pblchat #designthinking
  • 21stCenPrinKW Apr 24 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4 @the_Madeleine we promote collaboration. No T works alone. Every T has a colleague. Makes for amazing instructors and high morale. #pblchat
  • LindseyLRisner Apr 24 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    @Jefftspencer can definitely speak to question 4! A great leader who supports and allows for growth in all his staff members #pblchat
  • jeneely42 Apr 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4: The school I have been in for practicum is so supportive of everyone. They are supportive of me and my fellow practicum students as well as their fellow teachers. They support each other and us in the pursuit of our goals and it is so encouraging. #pblchat
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    And building trust certainly means making sure your actions match your words...especially when Admins and T's are building a relationship to learn and grow with one another for accomplishing individual and school goals! #pblchat
    In reply to @erikmray
  • ali_pittaluga Apr 24 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    This does require there to be an understanding and a partnership between teachers and administration. If our "out of the box" or unconventional methods are not working and students are not succeeding, things must change. But that should be true in any environment #pblchat
    In reply to @PhilippJoey, @newtechnetwork
  • Learn21Tech Apr 24 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Yes! Same at our school. Almost every class is taught by co-teachers and teams. They each bring talent and strength. We model teaming for Ss. #PBLChat
    In reply to @21stCenPrinKW, @the_Madeleine
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    YES! Having fun together is SO IMPORTANT!!! Genuinely enjoying one another's presence is certainly an indicator of a staff who can also sit at the same table and challenge one another's thinking on serious topics too. (love the photographic evidence here) 😉#pblchat
    In reply to @21stCenPrinKW, @the_Madeleine
  • CailynKrall Apr 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    In my school they match based off of professional learning goals and experience with similar curriculum content! #pblchat
    In reply to @newtechnetwork
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    You're all so very thoughtful!! How about another realm of purposeful growth alignment... Q5: How can leadership support the alignment of personal, school and PD efforts? #pblchat
  • ali_pittaluga Apr 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    I love that idea! Imagine how much can get done with two teachers leading the way! This brings more than one way of thinking or of organizing an activity. Plus this helps to ensure that students don't fall between the cracks #pblchat
    In reply to @21stCenPrinKW, @the_Madeleine
  • JamieArmin Apr 24 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Fabulous!!! 👍 #pblchat #40CF
  • Jefftspencer - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A4- Thanks, Risner! Building capacity in others is critical to an organizations success. It is leadership’s responsibility to model, develop, and provide opportunities for others! #PBLChat How I have missed you #NewTechNetwork
  • inspirepassion Apr 24 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Another article about Google... on building successful teams. I assigned it to my teens to read and asked each of them to choose one characteristic from the list to focus on improving. https://t.co/NNPz95liCc #PBLchat
  • ayumiyaso Apr 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A3: This may not be proper answer to Q3, but when I was an assistant teacher in Japan, I strongly agreed with one teacher's idea that the objective of education is learning, not teaching. #pblchat
  • LindseyLRisner Apr 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    I think knowing your staff and students on a personal level, setting goals together and finding what is important to each individual and then placing that at the heart of the work that is done as a whole. #PBLChat
    In reply to @newtechnetwork
  • julia_lesley Apr 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Appreciate this intentionality. #pblchat
    In reply to @mamason0725
  • julia_lesley Apr 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    I particularly love this emphasis on the revision components of Agency. Easy to fall back on Agency as Work Ethic, when it’s so much richer than that. #PBLchat
    In reply to @mamason0725
  • julia_lesley Apr 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Great Q! We certainly haven’t perfected this. How I framed our team’s thinking re: a focus for next year was, “What do we want to get better at collectively next year so as to further deepen the quality of the experience we’re creating in line with our ideal outcomes?” #pblchat
    In reply to @PennyLaynn, @newtechnetwork, @PinckneyNewTech
  • julia_lesley Apr 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    What is a collaboration wheel?! Sounds great! #pblchat
    In reply to @craftEDcm, @erikmray, @allison_zmuda
  • julia_lesley Apr 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Now this is an example of some stellar, goal-driven professional learning structures right here. #pblchat
    In reply to @Learn21Tech, @newtechnetwork, @NazPrep
  • julia_lesley Apr 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Curious to know how your school creates the opp for this to happen? Sub coverage? Creative master scheduling? Something else? #PBLChat
    In reply to @erikmray
  • julia_lesley Apr 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Would love to know more about how this RDI PD unfolds over the year! How frequently do the groups meet? What structures or scaffolding supports are provided to clarify process? Good stuff! #PBLchat
    In reply to @mamason0725
  • julia_lesley Apr 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Cool! Are there other layers of PD at play in your year as well, or is this the singular emphasis? #pblchat
    In reply to @21stCenPrinKW, @the_Madeleine
  • julia_lesley Apr 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Ohhh. I would like to see this. #pblchat
    In reply to @PhilippJoey
  • erikmray Apr 24 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A5: set up times to discuss with fellow T's and admin what quality work and learning should look like, feel like, and sound like #pblchat
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Uhm, that's a proper response to any educational question! 😄 There's always beauty in a great question...it's not always about a good answer. #lifelonglearners #pblchat
    In reply to @ayumiyaso
  • inspirepassion Apr 24 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Sorry, that link is incorrect. This one: https://t.co/yCmw6M8c7O #PBLchat
  • Jefftspencer - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A5- Learning organizations need a clear purpose and why. From there, everything should align. Decisions in all areas should relate back to common. Be the submarine captain https://t.co/kKTDSvkrVw #PBLChat
    In reply to @newtechnetwork
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    In your experience, how would you get that collaboration rolling?! (We're so acclimated to isolated WORK that it's a careful dance to initiate collaborative LEARNING to support the work!) #pblchat
    In reply to @PhilippJoey, @LindseyLRisner
  • CailynKrall Apr 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A5: Determining as a building what the goals are to help students succeed. Then putting structures in place to meet those goals. #pblchat
  • julia_lesley Apr 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A5: In my time w/ NTN, I learned the value of Instructional Leadership Teams (ILT) made up of admin, Ts, and Ss whose sole purpose is to improve quality of T&L at the school. This collab helps keep alignment at forefront! #pblchat https://t.co/iudUaatB74
    In reply to @newtechnetwork
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    And getting to know a little more about all students is sometimes easier with more folks working together! #pblchat
    In reply to @LindseyLRisner
  • inspirepassion Apr 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Absolutely the BEST answer! #PBLchat
    • ayumiyaso Apr 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT
      A3: This may not be proper answer to Q3, but when I was an assistant teacher in Japan, I strongly agreed with one teacher's idea that the objective of education is learning, not teaching. #pblchat
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Q6: In the spirit of John Dewey who is quoted as saying, “We do not learn from experience...we learn from reflecting on experience,” what strategies do you use to ensure reflection is a regular part of your improvement efforts? #pblchat
  • LindseyLRisner Apr 24 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Intentional work around building a positive staff culture sets the foundation of a collaborative environment! #PBLChat
    In reply to @newtechnetwork, @PhilippJoey
  • JamieArmin Apr 24 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Super idea! Going to try it next project! #pblchat
  • inspirepassion Apr 24 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A5: #1 Walk the walk. #2 Listen to faculty, staff, students. #3 Do the right thing. #PBLchat
  • JamieArmin Apr 24 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Thank you! #pblchat
  • LindseyLRisner Apr 24 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Being intentional about giving time to reflect. A few seconds, a few minutes, a few days. And incorporating in in every way possible. #PBLchat
    In reply to @newtechnetwork
  • PhilippJoey Apr 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Q6: I try to have meaningful discussions with colleagues about how new practices have gone. They ask the tough questions that push deeper thinking and reflection #PBLChat
  • DrLesSharon Apr 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A6... we still use CFG protocols before and after teacher/teacher observations during PD. and Plus/Delta everything. #pblchat
  • JamieArmin Apr 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A6 continuous reflection by taking notes & refining, Critical Friends Group collaboration, edchats etc #pblchat
    • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:53 PM EDT
      Q6: In the spirit of John Dewey who is quoted as saying, “We do not learn from experience...we learn from reflecting on experience,” what strategies do you use to ensure reflection is a regular part of your improvement efforts? #pblchat
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    OH MAN! Where did the hour go!? Q7: What are your takeaways? #pblchat
  • inspirepassion Apr 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A6: Students reflect at each project milestone (their work, others' work). I reflect constantly, although not always formally. At the end of each project, students reflect on the project as a whole, including ways it could be improved. #PBLchat
  • jeneely42 Apr 24 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A5: from observing in my Practicum classroom, I believe when the whole school determines what goals are need for Ss to success , they can work together to reach those goals and help the Ss succeed. From what i have seen It is all about Team work & dedication & support . #pblchat
  • julia_lesley Apr 24 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A6: This year, we’ve begun a ritual where at the end of each semester, we engage in a Connections protocol as an entire staff. Our Supt engages our district leadership team in this as well. #pblchat @pinckneyproud https://t.co/Tf7GGAjw5g
    In reply to @newtechnetwork, @pinckneyproud
  • JamieArmin Apr 24 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    #PBLChat thanks for a great chat as always!!! See you next time!
  • LindseyLRisner Apr 24 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    There is never a bad time for a CFG! 🤗#PBLChat
    In reply to @DrLesSharon
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Sounds like @JessicaSharp 's response earlier.... being intentional about creating a time and space is SO valuable! More importantly, holding that time sacred for this reflection! #pblchat
    In reply to @LindseyLRisner, @JessicaSharp
  • inspirepassion Apr 24 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A7: I love the supportive, collaborative spirit of #PBLchat!
  • CailynKrall Apr 24 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A6: Sitting down after school each day and journaling what could be improved or what went well in the lesson plan. Our students deserve the best education so reflecting is a must! This is part of the teacher evaluation rubric at my school as well! #pblchat
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    "Refining" .... so often the missed ingredient to the Purposeful Growth recipe. With students & adults, we talk about "reflection," but unless you create time to do something with that reflection, how do we really know we're growing!?!? #pblchat
    In reply to @JamieArmin
  • LindseyLRisner Apr 24 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A6: We have some amazing leaders out there doing some really great things for their staff and students! Thank you for all you do! #PBLChat @Jefftspencer
    In reply to @newtechnetwork, @Jefftspencer
  • JamieArmin Apr 24 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    #PBLChat take away is to try Charlene's idea using the Google article! And keep reflecting & refining!
  • newtechnetwork - Moderator Apr 24 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A7: From your responses tonight, it’s definitely clear that aligning our work for purposeful growth is NOT a one man job! #pblchat
  • JamieArmin Apr 24 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Ditto!!! #pblchat rocks!