#ETCoaches Archive


Tuesday September 25, 2018
8:00 PM EDT

  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to today's #ETCoaches Twitter Chat about Engagement. The first question will be here in about 5 minutes. Please share who you are and what you do while we wait! Looking forward to learning with everyone tonight! @EdTechCoaches @iste
  • MrsMHenning - Moderator Sep 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    #ETCoaches - Hello! I am Melissa from PA (finally stopped raining). I am the Educational Content Manager and an online tech coach for Source for Learning
  • lwalls776 Sep 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi everyone! My name is Laura. I am a 6th-grade teacher who is working towards an endorsement as a Tech Specialist. #etcoaches
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    I am excited to be hosting the chat tonight. I'm a HS Science Teacher and Instructional Technology Coordinator in Naperville, IL. I try to live as a curious lifelong learner in all I do. #etcoaches
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Q1: How would you define engagement in a classroom or in a professional development environment? What keywords can be connected to your definition of engagement? #ETCoaches
  • betharsenault14 Sep 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hello! My name is Beth Arsenault and I am a tech coach & tech teacher from Michigan 🤓 #etcoaches
  • lwalls776 Sep 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1: Engagement in the classroom is when students are actively involved in their learning by actually practicing a skill. It can also be students actively involved in finding an answer or discovering a solution. Key words: active learning, curious, hands-on. #etcoaches
  • MrsMHenning - Moderator Sep 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Welcome to the chat #ETCoaches
    In reply to @lwalls776
  • MrsMHenning - Moderator Sep 25 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Hi Beth! Glad that you could be here #ETCoaches
    In reply to @betharsenault14
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Great keywords. I love how your phrased "discovering a solution" Curious is also one of my favorite engagement words! #ETCoaches
    In reply to @lwalls776
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: We had some great shares earlier today. One of my favorite keywords was Active. I also love engaged classrooms where students are asking questions and challenging each other to learn something new. #ETCoaches
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Q2: What would you expect to see in a teacher-led learning experience that demonstrates that learners are engaged in the process? #ETCoaches
  • edtechease Sep 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Shari from Orlando. Just got on. Been apartment hunting with my son today in DC. #ETCoaches
  • edtechease Sep 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Maybe asking questions for clarification. #ETCoaches
    In reply to @WickedEdTech
  • betharsenault14 Sep 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    I think that student engagement is a combination of a lot of things. I notice that my students learn best when they have opportunities to collaborate and connect. I'd say the BIG keywords: create, communicate, collaborate and think critically #ETCoaches
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A2: It is OK to be teacher-led as long as students are actively learning. I'm not just talking about taking notes. I love tools like @PearDeck to support reflective engagement and formative assessment during teacher-centered activities. #ETCoaches
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Q3: What would you expect to see in a student-centered learning experience that demonstrates learner engagement? #ETCoaches
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  • betharsenault14 Sep 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Q2 - checking for understanding is important during a teacher led lesson. However, when I use tools like Seesaw, Flipgrid and Kahoot to find out what they know, I get much more creative and excited answers from my students! #ETCoaches
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Yes! Effective questioning is a skill that the best educators develop. I know there are some great @edutopia articles to support effective questioning! #ETCoaches
  • MrsMHenning - Moderator Sep 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A1. Engagement is active learning and collaboration #ETCoaches
  • lwalls776 Sep 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A3: In a student-led environment, students are working at their own pace to learn content. #etcoaches
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    There are a lot of C's in your keywords! I love it! You are totally speaking my language! #ETCoaches
    In reply to @betharsenault14
  • MrsMHenning - Moderator Sep 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2 #ETCoaches I would expect to hear questions, see collaboration, see active learning and active listening.
  • MrsMHenning - Moderator Sep 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A3 #ETCoaches - Productive noise, excitement, collaboration.
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A3: Engaged students in learner centered classrooms are electric. There is passion in their eyes, they are actively exploring, and collaborating. It can be very inspiring when you find those moments of pure engagement for the sake of learning something new! #ETCoaches
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Great point. I love that you are using a variety of tools to support checks for understanding. No matter how good the stategy or tool, it can get stale for learners if it is overused. #ETCoaches
    • betharsenault14 Sep 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT
      Q2 - checking for understanding is important during a teacher led lesson. However, when I use tools like Seesaw, Flipgrid and Kahoot to find out what they know, I get much more creative and excited answers from my students! #ETCoaches
  • MrsMHenning - Moderator Sep 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    I have learned a lot about you and your Cs today ;) #ETCoaches
    In reply to @WickedEdTech, @betharsenault14
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Q4: Reflect and share. Based on the responses to the last two questions, is engagement different in teacher-centered vs learner centered experiences? If yes, how? If no, why? #ETCoaches
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  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Being able to differentiate the experience for students can be a great way to make sure everyone is engaged. Thanks for sharing this great point! #ETCoaches
    In reply to @lwalls776
  • cybraryman1 Sep 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Our helpful pages for this #ETCoaches chat Student Engagement - Motivating Students page https://t.co/7epzshKdEF Questioning Techniques page https://t.co/h52WunllwZ Student-Centered Classrooms page https://t.co/l34E825ehD
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    I love "productive noise"! Awesome share! Hands are clapping loudly! #ETCoaches
    In reply to @MrsMHenning
  • betharsenault14 Sep 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3: We use Chromecast & displays to help students collaborate with a team or partner. This holds students accountable for staying on task & helps me see what they are doing on the bigger screen. #etcoaches
  • edtechease Sep 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Great key words to keep in mind! #ETCoaches
    In reply to @lwalls776
  • MrsMHenning - Moderator Sep 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A5. It really depends on the activities that the class are participating in - - so many different options. I think active learning is a part of both... #ETCoaches
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A4: Tough question and hard to visualize. I think that engagement in teacher-centered activities often is reflective of the teacher's personality and student-centered engagement may be more reflective of the students' passions and curiosities? #ETCoaches
  • lwalls776 Sep 25 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A4: Engagement in teacher-centered and student-centered is usually different in the sense that students tend to be more enthusiastic and invested in learning when the lesson is student-centered. They seem more involved in the task. #etcoaches
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Q5: How are learning experiences (PD) that engage educators different than or similar to learning experiences that engage students (School)? Should there be differences? #ETCoaches
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  • edtechease Sep 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Yes unless the teacher has taken the time to learn about the Ss and designs lessons around their interests. #ETCoaches
    In reply to @lwalls776
  • edtechease Sep 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A5: same, making it relevant increases engagement and making it interactive in some way (discussing an idea/quote with a partner or small group) #ETCoaches
    In reply to @WickedEdTech
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A5: I think the best PD experiences are designed to model student engagement. The facilitator needs to provide staff with opportunities to explore, create, and ask questions. #ETCoaches
  • betharsenault14 Sep 25 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Q5: Grrreeeaaattt Question! We often sit for long periods of time at PD and have little hands on or small group work. Adults like to have choice, collaboration & show what they know in different ways just like the kids! #etcoaches
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Q6: Sometimes engagement starts the moment learners walk in the door, what tips or strategies do you have to “hook” learners from the beginning of a learning experience? #ETCoaches
  • lwalls776 Sep 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A5: Learning experiences for educators need to be similar to engaging lessons for students. Often times I have been to PDs where the presenters talk about how teachers need to do less lecturing and more hands-on, but yet, the PD presentation is all one big lecture! #etcoaches
  • edtechease Sep 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Great question! Looking forward to the replies! #ETCoaches
    • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
      Q6: Sometimes engagement starts the moment learners walk in the door, what tips or strategies do you have to “hook” learners from the beginning of a learning experience? #ETCoaches
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    I hate it when that happens! #ETCoaches
    • lwalls776 Sep 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT
      A5: Learning experiences for educators need to be similar to engaging lessons for students. Often times I have been to PDs where the presenters talk about how teachers need to do less lecturing and more hands-on, but yet, the PD presentation is all one big lecture! #etcoaches
  • MrsMHenning - Moderator Sep 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A5. I don't think that they should be that different. Adults have attention issues just like students. We also learn best by active, rather than passive learning #ETCoaches.
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A6: Sometimes I get too caught up in getting started that I forget about hooking my students at the beginning of a unit or activity. I always try to remind myself how important it is to connect them to the learning right out of the gate. https://t.co/vNJMEJs5Do #ETCoaches
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Q7: Beyond the start of class or a PD experience, there are many correlations between engagement and building strong learning communities. What tips do you have to help build a community of connected curious life-long learners? #ETCoaches
  • EdTechCoaches - Moderator Sep 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
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  • edtechease Sep 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A6: sometimes it is because I am excited about the topic. #ETCoaches
    • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT
      A6: Sometimes I get too caught up in getting started that I forget about hooking my students at the beginning of a unit or activity. I always try to remind myself how important it is to connect them to the learning right out of the gate. https://t.co/vNJMEJs5Do #ETCoaches
  • lwalls776 Sep 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A6: I try to "hook" my students with an anecdote, video clip, or an interesting question. Today, I taught my students about commas. I introduced the lesson by asking students: Did you know that commas save lives? Example: Let's eat Grandma vs. Let's eat, Grandma! #etcoaches
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    That is definitely the truth and I would think that you assignment is quite often a great way to hook the students! #ETCoaches
    In reply to @edtechease
  • edtechease Sep 25 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    That is great!! #ETCoaches
    In reply to @lwalls776
  • betharsenault14 Sep 25 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    a6: I think connecting to their "kid real world" at the beginning is great. Humor is a sometimes a great hook as well. Sometimes I let my 2nd grader's record part of my lesson ahead of time to show the 1st graders. They love seeing other kids in this role! #etcoaches
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A7: Building a learning community has to start from day 1. Get to know your students and let them get two know you. After that I think the key is being consistent and fair in all you do. #ETCoaches
  • edtechease Sep 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Sorry all need to go! Thanks for the conversation and ideas! #etcoaches
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    It's been a long day and you just made me laugh out loud. This is great! Thank you! #ETCoaches
    In reply to @lwalls776
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Q8: What pedagogical strategies would you recommend to support engagement in classroom or profession development learning experiences? #ETCoaches
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  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Making connections can be challenging but when you make it work great things often follow. #ETCoaches
    In reply to @betharsenault14
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Q8: I think it is important to get learners to own the experience. I am a big fan of blending the 4 Cs with student voice, student choice, reflective learning, and formative assessment. #ETCoaches
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Q9: Student agency and student voice are often connected to engagement. What strategies or resources would recommend to support one or both of these concepts? #ETCoaches
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  • MrsMHenning - Moderator Sep 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    #ETCoaches A6. Either a quick tech tool activity or PBL activity in cooperative learning groups
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A9: Student choice is a great strategy. I am a big fan of #HyperDocs that give students a choice of what and how to learn. I love to capture student voice in a variety of ways. Here are a few favorite creative student voice resources https://t.co/To4jLjXK4n #ETCoaches
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Q10: Engagement can be difficult to measure, how can formative assessment support student engagement in classrooms. What assessment strategies or tools would you recommend to support formative assessment as part of the learning process? #ETCoaches
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  • MrsMHenning - Moderator Sep 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Student choice reminds me of differentiation... one of my favorite topics :) #ETCoaches
    In reply to @WickedEdTech
  • MrsMHenning - Moderator Sep 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A10. My favorite topic - tech tools! @Flipgrid is my favorite for verbal response. I also love @quizlet for creating virtual quizzes. Plus @quizizz is great for group assessment #ETCoaches
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A10: I don't know how I would survive as a teacher without formative assessment. It both engages students and drives the learning experience. Here are a few favorites https://t.co/3xFXpCMrhy #ETCoaches
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Q11: Creativity, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Collaboration are skills that can be connected to activities that engage learners. What are your favorite #EdTech resources that you use to engage learners? #ETCoaches
  • EdTechCoaches - Moderator Sep 25 @ 8:55 PM EDT
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  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A11: I really have 4 that jump to the top of my list right now. @AdobeSpark @padlet @PearDeck and @Flipgrid There are more, but these are my essentials #ETCoaches
  • MrsMHenning - Moderator Sep 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    #ETCoaches - I LOVE this graphic.....
    In reply to @WickedEdTech
  • lwalls776 Sep 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A10: Exit tickets where students have to write or say one new word or concept that they learned are ideas for formative assessments. #etcoaches
  • MrsMHenning - Moderator Sep 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    #ETCoaches - Thank you for moderating another fabulous chat. @WickedEdTech Have a great evening!
  • WickedEdTech Sep 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Q12: Last Question! Please reflect and share. What will you put into action to move learners up this engagement scale? #ETCoaches