Every third Tuesday of the month at 10am PT, Microsoft Innovative Educators and expert hosts discuss a monthly changing theme during two #MSFTEduChat TweetMeet sessions for educators. The topic for May 15 will be Inclusive Classrooms and Accessibility.
#MSFTEduChat TweetMeets are an initiative from the Microsoft in Education Marketing Team. Follow us on Twitter: @MicrosoftEDU.
Join us TODAY for @MicrosoftEDU's #MSFTEduChat TweetMeet at 1pm EST! Our Director of Program Innovation, Amber Peterson, will be tweeting live with many other #literacy experts and educators for an exciting discussion. Stay tuned and be a part of our conversation! @SkypeClassroom
One hour to #MSFTEduChat TweetMeet! Join in to celebrate & learn new ways to strengthen literacy skills in your students with an awesome group of Skype Master Teachers & @ MicrosoftEDU! https://t.co/UJBa1W4PZy
¡Falta muy poco! En una hora comenzamos nuestro #MSFTEduChat sobre #Lectura y #Alfabetismo - Por primera vez, en español e inglés! Invita a tus colegas, nos vemos a las 12 pm CST (Hora CDMX) @SkypeClassroom
Don't forget to grab yourself a coffee and to limber up those typing fingers. All about #literacy for today's #MSFTEduChat and I'd like to know what book your students are currently reading:)
We're excited to be taking part in @MicrosoftEDU's monthly TweetMeet in half an hour! Today's topic is #literacy. Please join in with your thoughts and questions using #MSFTEduChat!
Join us! In 1 hour we'lll be here--meeting up on Twitter live for an hour to connect, learn and engage with educators and #MIEExperts from all over the world for our #MSFTEduChat with a focus on Literacy. Can't wait to chat with you all!
Hello to all from Chicago! My best reading memory is my family taking turns reading Harry Potter aloud to one another. That was the time when I first fell in love with reading. #MSFTEduChat
Best reading Memory :When I was about 8-9 years old, I loved reading the Panchtantra stories, an ancient Indian collection of interrelated animal fables. #msfteduchat#CultivateWorldLiteracy
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#MSFTEduChat@TeachSDGs@SkypeClassroom Best recent reading memory: When a third grader in my class loved "When Jessie Came Across the Sea" so much that she wrote her own sequel. Then, she had the chance to read it live via @Skype to the author, Amy Hest. #futureauthor
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Hi! Lynn Thomas from Dunnville, Ontario. My best reading memory was in grade 5. The Tch would read to us everyday for reading time. Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry is still vivid and powerful 30+ years later for me. Reading really opened up the world for me. #MSFTEduChat
I read JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit to both of our kids BEFORE they were born, and my husband read them the LOTR trilogy AFTER. Listening to him make Bilbo come alive (and me doing sound effects) was THE BEST kid time spent. #MSFTEduChat#CultivateWorldLiteracy@MicrosoftEDU
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One of my best reading memories was when my Grandmother gave me "Little Women" for Christmas. I was distraught that Jo didn't love Laurie but Grand helped me see that sometimes what we want isn't what's best; great learning & conversation from a book. #MSFTEduChat@SkypeClassroom
Hey friends, lindsay Bayne here from Indianapolis joining in now for our #MSFTEduChat - honored to connect with such amazing educators! Can’t wait to hear from you all? Where are you tweeting from? #MicrosoftEdu
Hi #MSFTEduChat. I'm Carol ELA Consultant, @Wonderopolis Lead Ambassador #NYEDChat moderator and @Buncee enthusiast who loves digital platforms. I create global galleries of artistic expressions. Glad to learn with everyone.
Hi #MSFTEduChat! We're thrilled to be here celebrating literacy with an amazing group of educators! One of our best reading memories was when @toddparr did a read aloud on #WorldReadAloudDay of his book “The Peace Book” for the #SkypeBunceeBuddies.
Hi! Lynn Thomas from Dunnville, Ontario. My best reading memory was in grade 5. The Tch would read to us everyday for reading time. Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry is still vivid and powerful 30+ years later for me. Reading really opened up the world for me. #MSFTEduChat
My favorite #readingmemory happened just a few days ago when my sweet Klaire Bear was able to pick out a 4th grade level book from the library and read it all on her own! #MSFTEduChat#literacy
In Elementary School, our mascot was the pioneers. We were able to go to the library and read in the covered wagon. It was a time where we could enjoying #Literacy in a quiet and relaxing environment. #MSFTEduChat
Amber Peterson: The first time I read black feminist theory in high school and realized "Woah! There are a whole bunch of other people out there having my same thoughts!"#MSFTEduChat@MicrosoftEDU@SkypeClassroom
A1 - The ability to engage in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It's important to gain knowledge and create empathy, problem solving and creativity. Use of mediums such as written word and computers so that complex problems can have solutions. #literacy#MSFTEduChat
A:1 My favorite reading memory is when a kinder student realized that if she could spell 'elefant' she could read words too. Beautiful lightbulb moment! #MSFTEduChat
My best experience while reading was in Hong Kong with my favorite books. I was travelling and seeing different parts of HK, picking up my favoriate complete Sherlock Holmes whenever I needed a rest. Great week in HK!
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#Grandpa: You taught me to #read and gave me your passion for #Books & #Travel. I miss our first trips to the bookstore and reading to you when you could no longer do it - as you read for me when I was little. #MyBestReadingMemory#MSFTEduChat
Best reading memory was only a few weeks ago it was 2am I was knackered and the 5 year old woke me up to tell me he was reading his new book and so sat reading together we have read together at least once every day since #msfteduchat
Reading Memory: having books read to me when I was a child and being taken to the library every week in the summer by my immigrant grandmother who did not read, write, or speak in English but had a love for education. #MSFTEduChat
A1: #Literacy to me means to have the ability to use language and other means to communicate. This means literacy isn’t just limited to reading but includes other forms of communication as well. #MSFTEduChat
hi , mizan from sk datok keramat 2, kuala lumpur , malaysia. best reading memory is sneaking into my aunt’s reading room and getting acquainted with A. Samad Said, Hamka’s novel 😊 #MSFTEduChat#literacy
Best reading memory....buying this book as my holiday read and not being able to put it down....but also laugh so loud whilst reading it my wife banished me to the balcony of the hotel room to read it! #MSFTEduChat
A1 - #2018Literacy - The skills and competencies that are required to engage, communicate, collaborate & #learn within a society or group, whether in a physical or digital(including virtual) environment. #MSFTEduChat
A1: Literacy means opening up the world to our children. It's the window for a lifetime of possibilities and adventures. It's a catapult for achieving dreams. #MSFTEduChat@SkypeClassroom
Amber Peterson: Literacy is reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing. Literacy is all the ways that we communicate with the world and articulate our place in it. #MSFTEduChat@MicrosoftEDU@SkypeClassroom
A1: My best reading memory is anytime that I discovery a new vocabulary word from my reading and then begin to hear it in my everyday life #msfteduchat
A1 - Literacy is not just the reading/ELA block, it is important to remember that a students #literacy experience is across many areas, & not just in school. We have to #empower them to find their own meaning of what #literacy means and support them in their journey #MSFTEduChat
A1: #Literacy = empowerment. It empowers us with knowledge and skills to understand, analyse and evaluate information + to express thoughts and emotions + to interact with others #MSFTEduChat
My best reading memory happened reading a book on animal sounds to my toddler. His face lights up with happiness and a great sense of wonder. #MSFTEduChat#GC4W#Literacy
A1. #Literacy is an essential aspect of our everyday lives that is embedded in our activities, social interactions & relationships. It is not only the ability to read & write, but to comprehend. #MSFTEduChat@SkypeClassroom
A1. Literacy means being able to critically analyze & appropriately respond to any content. Strong literacy skills are more important now than ever in this age of information! #MSFTEduChat
A1 Literacy is an open door to the world, even from the most rural and secluded areas. Engaging with text and media is empowering! #msfteduchat@SkypeClassroom
A2 - By giving opportunities to speak, write, read, create and problem solve. This can be done by constructing templates and allowing them the time to complete. Also 1 to 1 device usage and giving time for hands on work and problem solve. #literacy#MSFTEduChat
A1: literacy means teaching, bringing awareness, reading, analyzing terms, dreaming about what is happening in a text, and bringing text to life through #creativity#msfteduchat#literacy
R1: El alfabetismo es la base de todo aprendizaje. El alfabetismo abre la puerta de los pensamientos y de la creatividad a los estudiantes.
#MSFTEduChat@SkypeClassroom
For me Literacy means reading, writing, speaking ability to comprehend things appropriately. It is important to make each individual well being socially, morally , ethically i would say and economically as well.
#MSFTEduChat
A1 - Literacy is not just the reading/ELA block, it is important to remember that a students #literacy experience is across many areas, & not just in school. We have to #empower them to find their own meaning of what #literacy means and support them in their journey #MSFTEduChat
A1. To me, Literacy is the lense through which we view other's perceptions, observations, or creations and is also our ability to show our world(s) to others. It can be anything we like, while also building bridges between people and nations around the world. #MSFTEduChat
A1 Literacy is the breath we breath/the thoughts we speak/the words we write/It is a platform for all and a privilege for not all. Let's make literacy a common experience around the globe. #MSFTEduChat#literacy
Literacy is not only about being able to communicate by reading/writing, but also about discovering the joy of reading and discovering new ideas. #MSFTEduChat
Literacy means economic opportunity, improved quality of life, empowered health care patients, poverty alleviation, and parents/grandparents being able to help their children to become literate too. #MSFTEduChat#AdultLiteracy
My Ss thoroughly enjoyed the skype with author @toddparr! They would love to have him read to us every single day if we could have him do so! 😊 #edchat#educhat#Buncee#MSFTEduChat
Hi #MSFTEduChat! We're thrilled to be here celebrating literacy with an amazing group of educators! One of our best reading memories was when @toddparr did a read aloud on #WorldReadAloudDay of his book “The Peace Book” for the #SkypeBunceeBuddies.
A1. Literacy to me means the ability to express yourself- whether in words, physically or digitally! It is important because communication and the ability to express yourself gives people a variety of opportunity in today's society #MSFTEduChat
A1: There’s an estimated 30 million word gap between children from families of professionals and children from families on welfare. And that’s just up to age 3.
https://t.co/JL6H7ZEH8x#MSFTEduChat#CloseTheGap
Thinking about all the memories as a child & adult that have stayed with me, but the time I got my 1st library card was like getting a passport to travel anywhere! #MSFTEduChat
For me Literacy means reading, writing, speaking ability to comprehend things appropriately. It is important to make each individual well being socially, morally , ethically i would say and economically as well.
#MSFTEduChat
A1 - The term literacy needs to be redefined to not just reading and writing. It includes so many other skills and we have to change and advocate for our students. Some of our students miss out on the joy of literacy and the worlds it can open up for them. #MSFTEduChat#literacy
We can make each individual a passionate readers by showing them how we reading, letting them to chose topic of their own choice, taking them to libraries, by arranging trip to public libraries, involving parents, letting them read the passage of their own choice #MSFTEduChat
A1 For me Literacy is being able to enjoy the language that surrounds us whether it be Speaking-Listening-Reading or Writing we all need it to enjoy life to the fullest #msfteduchat
Cuando descubrí a mi hijo de solo 5 años leyendo "El Principito" a partir de allí no sale sin llevar un libro lo que ha creado en él un vocabulario superior a su edad y no tiene errores ortográficos #Alfabetismo#Lectura#MSFTEduChat#MicrosoftEDU
A1: My best reading memory is to spend about a week to read a book that I really like on the way to school. When I was in my junior high school. #MSFTEduChat
A1 I am supporting HELP International in Masese Uganda. We have a sustainable living program for mothers and an elementary school for children. We believe in literacy for families. #MSFTEduChat#literacy
In reply to
@TammyDunbar, @MicrosoftEDU, @TeachSDGs, @SkypeClassroom
A1: There’s two things to tell your parents at your next Back to School Night: talk to your child, read to your child.
There’s no app that can replace the literacy a child gains by hearing fluent language from their parent.
#MSFTEduChat#CloseTheGap
A1: #Literacy is an opportunity to showcase one's knowledge and proficiency. Literacy is important to me because it allows people to build their confidence in advancing their social, economic, and political affairs. #MSFTEduChat#GC4W
The simplest definition for literacy is the ability to read and write, but in total there are four strands of literacy:
speaking
listening
reading
writing
#MSFTEduChat
Fondest memories of literacy is having a family member read to me, and now my campus librarian shares and reads to the students, creating memories as well! #MSFTEduChat#astrosfanreads
A1 I am supporting HELP International in Masese Uganda. We have a sustainable living program for mothers and an elementary school for children. We believe in literacy for families. #MSFTEduChat#literacy
In reply to
@TammyDunbar, @MicrosoftEDU, @TeachSDGs, @SkypeClassroom
A1: Literacy requires proficiency in many skills that enables you to interact with others effectively. It’s an essential part of life. #MSFTEduChat#teachSDGs
A3 - By allowing Ss to choose their own material that they're comfortable with and that still pushes them to learn new words and concepts. #literacy#MSFTEduChat
My best reading memory is to spend about a week to read a book that I really like on the way to school. When I was in my junior high school. #MSFTEduChat
A1. Literacy to me means the ability to express yourself- whether in words, physically or digitally! It is important because communication and the ability to express yourself gives people a variety of opportunity in today's society #MSFTEduChat
A1: LITERACY IS AN EVERY-CENTURY SKILL
Literacy is the ability to read, write, speak and listen in ways that will allow us to communicate effectively to a variety of different audiences and to make sense of the world.
#MSFTEduChat
#msfteduchat When I think about literacy and its impact I think of the highly mobile migrant populations globally- if it was a nation, it would be the 4th most populated in the world!
A1. Literacy means being able to critically analyze & appropriately respond to any content. Strong literacy skills are more important now than ever in this age of information! #MSFTEduChat
A1: Literacy goes beyond the ability to read and write. It is a skill that allows for interpretation of knowledge. I'm my field our students must be information literate, which is more important now than ever. #MSFTEduChat
A2: #Litracy IS the ability to Reading, write, Listen and communicate, we should building à génération able Reading and understand, Listen and proove empathy and Communicate with respect and understanding for others #MSFTEduChat
#msfteduchat Reading @SpyQuest with my youngest son and meeting @GoutcherD on a real life mission was an awesome reading memory. He talks about it all the time... and reads a lot more books than before now too
My best reading memory was being able to read Empire Strikes Back because my parents couldn't take me to see the movie. Finished it (my first book) in about 2 days when I was 8. #MSFTEduChat#Literacy#Icebreaker
A2: I incorporate #literacy into business education via #TechnicalWriting with resumes, business letters, professionalism in the written email, and all forms of business writing #msfteduchat
A2:“We are all reading teachers” but how does this translate across content areas? Simple: in all content areas students need to be able to communicate their critical thinking skills. If you build this into your lesson you are building in #literacy ! #MSFTEduChat
A1 Literacy is the breath we breath/the thoughts we speak/the words we write/It is a platform for all and a privilege for not all. Let's make literacy a common experience around the globe. #MSFTEduChat#literacy
A1: #literacy#MSFTEduChat also inmath literacy is very important! writing and reading about math to solve to become a problem solver or to become a critical thinker!
#msfteduchat When I was teaching I used to like reading aloud to my class an along the way would make up wild and improbable sections and the students would try to catch me out by context or reading along with their own copy- was always hilarious!
A1 - Literacy to me as a teacher means to build a love for reading, writing, speaking anything LA. When Sts enjoy whatever they are doing in the classroom, even the smallest of accomplishments can be a win and points our students in the right direction. #msfteduchat#MicrosoftEDU
a1. for many children literacy is a means of escape from the world they live in. Taking them, for a short time, to a place far from their worries and concerns - sanctuary #msfteduchat
A1 literacy is being able to engage with text in order to process and interact with the world around you, it’s the voice of our thoughts and emotions. It defines us as people & enables us to choose the path our lives take, without it we are stuck #MSFTEduChat
A2 Literacy must be integrated into every content area through purposeful interactions with text, graphics, math problems, and media. #msfteduchat@SkypeClassroom
A2: When teaching my students about drugs, I wanted the topic to be relevant and understandable. So I wrote my own article about vaping as there wasn’t one at their reading level.
#PlotTwist: It was actually a math lesson on what you could afford instead of vaping.
#MSFTEduChat
A2a: Though the world has seen a substantial improvement in literacy since 1820 (only 12% of people in the world could read and write) to 17% of the world population being illiterate... @SkypeClassroom@MicrosoftEDU#MSFTEduChat#GC4W
A2 - #literacy has to be a component in all areas of school...in math its communicating the process, in science its exploring the meaning of experiments, in social studies its the emotion behind history...it has to be all encompassing. #MSFTEduChat
A2: #MSFTEduChat@girlrising impact spans the globe. From rural villages in India to urban cities in the US, direct results of GR programs include, teachers changing their methods to better support girls, and boys joining clubs to help end gender discrimination. #Literacy
A1: Literacy goes beyond the ability to read and write. It is a skill that allows for interpretation of knowledge. I'm my field our students must be information literate, which is more important now than ever. #MSFTEduChat
A1.The American Library Association's offers this definition: "Digital literacy is the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills." #MSFTEduChat
A2. We've witnessed educators implement awesome cross-disciplinary lessons and activities in their classroom to strengthen literacy. One ex. of this is @Teach4SpclNeeds’ science writing assignment! https://t.co/9UavbW6XpV#MSFTEduChat
A2: Literacy is incorporated in everything by great Ts-in words we pen in poetry, discussions we have in math talks, songs and projects we create in social studies. It's communication! It's taking in information, engaging in dialogue, and sharing it with the world. #MSFTEduChat
A1: Frederick Douglass said "once you learn to read you will be forever free" & that resonates with me b/c I was told from an early age that if you can read you can do anything. This is why #literacy is important. #MSFTEduChat@SkypeClassroom
A2: Some of my HS science Ts use @Newsela & other favorite articles they have on file; SS & ELA Ts use @CommonLit & primary source docs; ELA & Religion Ts use @activelylearn; #OneNote is great for annotating b/c of the diff. inks & highlighters #MSFTEduChat@SkypeClassroom
A2. #Literacy is an Every-Century Skill. With the use of content-specific information, it's through the literacy skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and presenting that students acquire and retain content knowledge and content-specific abilities. #MSFTEduChat
A4: favorite technical tool for literacy honestly is Microsoft for writing, editing, and using formatting for professional business documents #businesswriting#msfteduchat
A2 Literacy is for all content areas and I am working with other state consultants to make this a visible practice. #literacy is not the domain of the English teacher for all teachers are facilitators of literacy. #MSFTeduChat#literacy#MicrosoftEDU
A1:The simplest definition for literacy is the ability to read and write, but in total there are four strands of literacy:
speaking
listening
reading
writing
#literacy#MSFTEduChat
A2 - #literacy has to be a component in all areas of school...in math its communicating the process, in science its exploring the meaning of experiments, in social studies its the emotion behind history...it has to be all encompassing. #MSFTEduChat
Digital Literacy ties in with traditional literacy but is more about helping students learn what is real and what is not real when they read online. #MSFTEduChat
Literacy is an essential aspect of our everyday lives that is embedded in all content areas . Today it's about being able to make sense of and engage in advanced reading, writing, listening, and speaking. #MSFTEduChat
A2: if schools are more focused on skills, literacy can/should be assessed cross-curricularly, not just in English/LA classes. We should have cross-curricular expectations/guidelines to assure all areas address this skill #MSFTEduChat
Incorporating Literacy in any subject is easy! #blendedlearning and other approaches @m_drez, use subject appropriate stories/articles and activities, along with technology to encourage students to read, observe, report, and discuss, no matter what the subject.
#MSFTEduChat
A2b: At #GC4W, we have created additional programs to foster an environment where learning to read and write at any age provides a greater sense of empowerment and purpose. @SkypeClassroom@MicrosoftEDU#MSFTEduChat#Literacy
Amber Peterson: Literacy is inherently part of all content areas. The way we interact with a word problem in math differs from the way we dissect novels in Eng. class. We must take time in each area to address/grapple w/ these skills. #MSFTEduChat@MicrosoftEDU@SkypeClassroom
A3 Differentiate literacy instruction through scaffolding, interventions, practice, and when the supports are no longer needed, remove them. Help students to reach their potential. #MSFTeduChat#literacy#MicrosoftEDU
A2. Incorporating Literacy in any subject is easy! #blendedlearning and other approaches @m_drez, use subject appropriate stories/articles and activities, along with technology to encourage students to read, observe, report, and discuss, no matter what the subject.
#MSFTEduChat
R2: La lectura y escritura es la base de todo aprendizaje. Utilizamos estas habilidades en el dia a dia en todas las areas de conocimiento
#MSFTEduChat@SkypeClassroom
In this modern era where everything is on a cloud drive rather virtual world, for me the technological resources are Microsoft office, Onenote an advancement in tech then Sway, Forms, Skype are very effective and helpful resources in learning #MSFTEduChat # @banaqvi
A2 Literacy is for all content areas and I am working with other state consultants to make this a visible practice. #literacy is not the domain of the English teacher for all teachers are facilitators of literacy. #MSFTeduChat#literacy#MicrosoftEDU
A2 Literacy must be integrated into every content area through purposeful interactions with text, graphics, math problems, and media. #msfteduchat@SkypeClassroom
A2 Literacy must be integrated into every content area through purposeful interactions with text, graphics, math problems, and media. #msfteduchat@SkypeClassroom
A2 #MSFTEduChat - Literacy across the curriculum is SO IMPORTANT! As a science T, I emphasized communicating results and questions via blogging, reading current event articles about relevant topics, and writing lab reports. SO MANY ways to incorporate literacy!
A2. Small, schoolwide steps, like a focus on punctuation etc. over a term are very achievable. We did this in my school so, as a whole school unit, all teachers and students knew the standards expected! Little steps achieve great things #MSFTEduChat
A3. That one is easy, OneNote is the ultimate tool for this. I use the distribute page option for giving diffrentated instructions. This helps in giving different entry points and assessment for different students #msfteduchat#Skypeclassroom@TeachSDGs#CultivateWorlLiteracy
A2: Writing is such an important component nowadays.Putting their thoughts into words is a skill students must develop. However, I try to make their writing fun. I have them use fun apps like https://t.co/dUNZNKkgJp or https://t.co/95HhwdLbrO to the concept. #MSFTEduChat
A2 - People forget that #literacy is an emotional experience for kids and the ones who struggle to most are the ones who miss out on the best experiences #MSFTEduChat
A2 Many teachers incorporate reading into various content areas, but one way to make it more effective is to let students pick the topics according to their interests. #MSFTEduChat
My best reading memory is reading “The Outsiders” by @se4realhinton. I didn’t enjoy reading due to being forced to read out loud when I was first learning to read English. I just couldn’t put the book down. #MSFTEduChat
A2. In Wales we have the Literacy and Numeracy Framework which provides teachers with helpful direction for developing the important reading, writing and oral skills they need to succeed.
https://t.co/LAADYVwium#msfteduchat
A2 - Allowing flexible entry points is key for literacy across content areas. Utilizing the many supports including #tech to anchor engagement and feedback for learning inspires #S's to think multi-modal literacies... #SupportContentConnections#MSFTEduChat
Muy importante este comentario de @selvinrivas76 . Las referencias son muy imporantes, tenemos que mostrar a nuestros estudiantes como tratar la Información que encuentran en la red #MSFTEduChat
A1 Literacy is the ability to read and write but I think it is more than that. To me literacy is also the ability to communicate your thoughts and ideas. It is the ability to share your voice. #MSFTEduChat
A2 - Giving sts a moment to orally discuss what they have completed with their partner. It is simple but begins to have them articulate the process using metacognition. It is important for sts to feel confident when speaking and this provides a safe opportunity. #msfteduchat
A2 Hmm.. not sure why this question is stumping me. I just feel like it should be automatic. There should be rich text, writing, critical thinking, etc. in all of the content areas we teach. #MSFTEduChat
A2 at the 2nd grade level it’s the opposite, I incorporate all other subject areas into literacy, we are in the “learn to read” years so the Science, Math, Social Studies etc are all vehicles to continue the literacy instruction, they should never be separated #MSFTEduChat
#msfteduchat A challenge I see sometimes is where the dominant/ valued literacies used at school differs from those experienced and expressed by the learners. UNESCO noting 40% don’t access education in a language they understand
A2 - People forget that #literacy is an emotional experience for kids and the ones who struggle to most are the ones who miss out on the best experiences #MSFTEduChat
A2 Provide activities that incorporate opportunities for student to read & write such as
-Student created content scavenger hunts (create and play)
-#ARBooks ;) @SpyQuest
-Create and follow measurements in a recipe
The options are unlimited!
#MSFTEduChat
In reply to
@maclejeune, @SkypeClassroom, @SpyQuest
A2: I think in math class, literacy has to be incorporated in such a way that students are able to pull apart what's requested, what's needed, what's not needed, and how to incorporate all that into putting together a way to solve problems.
#MSFTEduChat#literacy
A2 #MSFTEduChat : #Literacy is at the same time an object of study and a tool to read in all content areas. We must help our pupils making the difference between fiction and non-fiction texts
A1: Literacy is important for me (as a grade1 teacher) is because I'm like a gardener watering the plant. When the little buds are ready, they became beautiful flowers. #MSFTEduChat
A2 As a World Language teacher I try to embed all aspects of literacy as much as possible. It might be my Ss watching or reading a French commercial, or listening to a song or writing about a French story I read to them...the options and opportunities and infinite! #MSFTEduChat
In reply to
@litworldsays, @MicrosoftEDU, @SkypeClassroom
A2b: so many options in tech to assist Ss: learning Tools in 365, FlipGrid, Seesaw just to name a few. Ts, Ss, Ps can access material, revisit, practice, reflect and see growth in real time #MSFTEduChat
A2 To prepare my ELLs, I have to provide them with content vocab. I do this by incorporating readings from @newsela. They have reading sets in the content areas that help Ss to develop their reading skills. Each article also includes a writing topic. #MSFTEduChat
A1: Literacy is important for me (as a grade1 teacher) is because I'm like a gardener watering the plant. When the little buds are ready, they became beautiful flowers. #MSFTEduChat
A2 We were trying to find a way to incorporate literacy across all subjects including their PE so we decided to let the kids design a website to share with S's around the world teaching juggling. Never seen them pay so much attention to there grammar before #msfteduchat
A2: Global projects and literacy are a perfect match...lending hands outside the classroom while still allowing for growth inside the classroom! Perfect match! ##MSFTEduChat#Buncee#connected#SDGs
I have been watching this documentary available on pbs. it had some great points about both literacy and topics about learning in general. One point it made that I thought was interesting was processes the brain has to go through to read. https://t.co/xtI0475PFo#MSFTEduChat
Hi all - sorry I'm late - FE Teacher of Accounting and also a trainer of future teachers. For me literacy is critical to being able to take part in all aspects of life and we must do all we can to nurture and develop the #literacy skills of our learners. #MSFTEduChat
A3: Differentiate literary instruction by first knowing what your students needs and what they want. Then, create a mashup of the two with real world application. Students don’t want another worksheet! They want to participate in their learning. #MSFTEduChat#TeachSDGs
A2: Global projects and literacy are a perfect match...lending hands outside the classroom while still allowing for growth inside the classroom! Perfect match! ##MSFTEduChat#Buncee#connected#SDGs
Welcome everyone. The #MSFTEduChat TweetMeet has begun. We have a bonus question coming up to start the conversation. Please share!! Ready? https://t.co/f7vGLvoQR6
A3: Differentiate literary instruction by first knowing what your students needs and what they want. Then, create a mashup of the two with real world application. Students don’t want another worksheet! They want to participate in their learning. #MSFTEduChat#TeachSDGs
It is a common practice during Twitter chats to connect with those you chat with. It helps #growPLN so I am connecting with as many people as I can here at #MSFTEduChat#MicrosoftEDU
A3: You must pull out all the tools in your teacher tool belt: paired reading, changing the reading level, reading aloud to the class, creating a class dictionary and so much more! #MSFTEduChat
A3 - I think that we need to think of ourselves as #literacy#advocates & redefine the term "differentiation" & show others that #everyone should have an experience w/ literacy, not just those who have the skills. Be the one who allows a child the joys of literacy. #MSFTEduChat
A3: Differentiate literary instruction by first knowing what your students need and what they want. Then, create a mashup of the two with real world application. Students don’t want another worksheet! They want to participate in their learning. #MSFTEduChat#TeachSDGs
A2 Hmm.. not sure why this question is stumping me. I just feel like it should be automatic. There should be rich text, writing, critical thinking, etc. in all of the content areas we teach. #MSFTEduChat
A2: As a Math and Science teacher, making sure to be very aware of 'jargon' by defining it clearly, using it appropriately, and giving Ss opportunities to incorporate the vocabulary (through reports, projects, think pair share...) #MSFTEduChat#literacy
A3: You must pull out all the tools in your teacher tool belt: paired reading, changing the reading level, reading aloud to the class, creating a class dictionary and so much more! #MSFTEduChat
A2 I try to encourage my accounting learners to talk and write confidently using technical terms but always give them the option to talk/write using simpler language.
#MSFTEduchat
#msfteduchat In the classrooms I visit across the globe one thing stands out. When students have something that they care about deeply, they want to communicate about it in spoken and visual texts. Connect to the drivers to engage and high standard LITERACY skills are an OUTPUT
A3 Allowing students voice and choice is a great way to differentiate. Graphic novels, video clips, young reader's editions of class texts are all great ways to engage with the same text but meeting students at their level. #msfteduchat@SkypeClassroom
A3 Provide multiple supports and challenges to let the student "play" in their learning at the pace they find success and want to be challenged. Our classroom activities should draw in our students to want to participate.
#MSFTEduChat
A3: You must pull out all the tools in your teacher tool belt: paired reading, changing the reading level, reading aloud to the class, creating a class dictionary and so much more! #MSFTEduChat
A3, Part 3 : ) #MSFTEduChat@Girlrising customizes content for schools and nonprofits, enhancing their efforts to educate and engage young people and to create measurable change, community by community. #BeTheSpark#Literacy
A3 I differentiate by using @newsela. It provides my ELL SS with differentiated articles and allows Ss of all reading abilities to work with the same content but within their appropriate reading level. #MSFTEduChat
a2 The LNF doesn't tell excellent teachers how to teach a subject they are experts in, but prompts them to think about how skills can be developed in their classroom - making them even better teachers!
#msfteduchat
A3: Great teachers follow the lead of their students. They differentiate literacy with our readers by knowing them first, then following their passions, interests, and goals. #MSFTEduChat
A3. Differentiated instruction is not a single strategy, but rather an approach to instruction that incorporates a variety of strategies. Teachers can differentiate content, process, and/or product for students. #MSFTEduChat@SkypeClassroom
#msfteduchat In the classrooms I visit across the globe one thing stands out. When students have something that they care about deeply, they want to communicate about it in spoken and visual texts. Connect to the drivers to engage and high standard LITERACY skills are an OUTPUT
I like that you mentioned it is a way to connect with the world. Yes #literacy is a great connector so we must make sure it is available to all. #MSFTEduChat#MicrosoftEDU
In reply to
@litworldsays, @Ambreezy83, @MicrosoftEDU, @SkypeClassroom
A3: It’s easy to create balanced groups for differentiation when you have the right #PowerApps.
With a few taps on my screen, I can use formative assessment data from fluency to setup literature circles.
#MSFTEduChat#MicrosofEDU
A2b: Additionally, as a teacher of ELLs, I find it useful to have a running vocabulary list of any difficult/new words or concepts. Trying to link new concepts to old ones is also important. #MSFTEduChat
Being told stories and being read to leads children to develop the rich storehouse of language, grammar and vocabulary they need to bring to texts when learning to read and write. Visit our multilingual and audio stories section to explore with your child https://t.co/6oP0vUpy48
This is a great idea for an exercise. Identify a piece of jargon, bring out the conventional definition, then have students rework it to build understanding and share with peers. Love it!
#MSFTEduChat
A3: ideally, Ts would recognize what works best for each student, no one size fits all. Utilizing tools and tech can make the workflow issue easier. Since we are 1:1, our Ts and Ss can share audio/video/writing to make sure each student is progressing accordingly #MSFTEduChat
#msfteduchat literacy is too often factory fed as an input with the hopes that active, informed, engaged learners will the output. In my 25 years teaching, literacy skills have always been a by-product of engaging, purposeful, organized, fun learning.
A3. Provide access to similar activities at different levels, and allow for different output based on student ability and need. Group your students within the Buncee classroom dashboard to differentiate your lessons. https://t.co/X5xEBlefJR#MSFTEduChat
A4. There are many I use, Kahoot, One Note, Edmodo classnotebook, even Padlet and flipgrid. I am now contemplating the idea of using Teams.
Favorite still remains OneNote
#msfteduchat#Skypeclassroom@TeachSDGs
Literacy should be incorporated in each content in order to make it more effective and informative like images, videos, graphs, literacy importance is every aspect of life. #MSFTEduChat
Yes!! I have a 14 month old granddaughter and I told her parents let her crawl!!! Don't rush the walk! Amazing information. Thanks for joining! #MSFTEduChat#literacy#SkypeMT
A3 - Differentiate through #GuidedChoice... So important to support learning through student ownership by giving choice. Purpose guided by teacher and relevance provided by student!#MSFTEduChat
A3. Mainly through @OneNoteEDU -I know of many teachers who put audio notes beside written notes so students can read and listen to feedback. Obviously, Learning Tools provides great options here too to reach all learners!! #MSFTEduChat
By hosting many different challenges and competitions that readers and writers of all abilities can take part in and succeed at! Like #WCWM18 - https://t.co/3ltf9MDqb9#MSFTEduChat
A3: I like using websites like @Newsela, @CommonLit, and @InsertLearning to use differentiation. These convenient apps allow you to modify lexile and modify questions. #MSFTEduChat
A3: I worked w/ our media specialist and reading specialist to pull leveled texts when I assigned research/PBL (collab w/ colleagues!), I LOVE @Newsela for current articles - same article, different lexile "translations", love learning tools in @OneNoteEDU#MSFTEduChat#MIEExpert
A3. Mainly through @OneNoteEDU -I know of many teachers who put audio notes beside written notes so students can read and listen to feedback. Obviously, Learning Tools provides great options here too to reach all learners!! #MSFTEduChat
R3: Es muy importante saber las necesidad de los estudiantes y los gustos de estos. Que el estudiante lea un libro que le gusta ayuda mucho al aprendizaje
#MSFTEduChat@SkypeClassroom
A3: Ss need to be comfortable and confident in their own skills. While we need to develop their reading/writing, first we need to make them safe and secure in case they struggle. #MSFTEduChat
Amber Peterson: The need for diverse & expansive independent reading libraries can't be understated. Offer students choice & voice to foster a lifelong passion for reading & writing. Literacy skills = social/emotional skills. #MSFTEduChat@MicrosoftEDU@SkypeClassroom
A3: I always tell students if they're stumped on a math word problem to draw it out. Draw anything. Even if you think it's a bad model, you can work with something down on paper. I get some awesome drawings and the more artistic students come alive in math! #MSFTEduChat
I saw a teacher use the collaboration space in @OneNoteEDU to have her students create the dictionary and then she hyperlinked any words that appeared in her readings back to their class dictionary! #MSFTEduChat
A3: You must pull out all the tools in your teacher tool belt: paired reading, changing the reading level, reading aloud to the class, creating a class dictionary and so much more! #MSFTEduChat
A3 I provide a rich reading living room where a love of reading is achieved, I also immerse my S’s in read alouds that invoke all of the senses #MSFTEduChat
A3: ideally, Ts would recognize what works best for each student, no one size fits all. Utilizing tools and tech can make the workflow issue easier. Since we are 1:1, our Ts and Ss can share audio/video/writing to make sure each student is progressing accordingly #MSFTEduChat
I saw a teacher use the collaboration space in @OneNoteEDU to have her students create the dictionary and then she hyperlinked any words that appeared in her readings back to their class dictionary! #MSFTEduChat
A1: “Optimism," said Cacambo, "What is that?" "Alas!" replied Candide, "It is the obstinacy of maintaining that everything is best when it is worst.”
― Voltaire, Candide #msfteduchat#Litracy
A3 - We need to keep in mind that differentiation is not modifying the content, but modifying the presentation and experience. Allow these amazing kids to be the #literacy masters that they are! Find tools that work for you! #MSFTEduChat
A3: You need to make things relevant for all readers. Relevant to their culture and relevant to their everyday lives in order to make it more engaging. #msfteduchat
#MSFTEduChat I think that engaging with the learner about what interests them helps to draw them into a text/piece of writing. Free writing and free reading helps pupils to develop the joy of literacy. Give support where necessary. Sometimes they’ll surprise you though.
Literacy instruction should be precise enough to keep all the students involve in the work and should not be boring one, it is always depends on the teacher to engage the students in the class while teaching or letting them complete the class work,#MSFTEduChat
A3 I provide a rich reading living room where a love of reading is achieved, I also immerse my S’s in read alouds that invoke all of the senses #MSFTEduChat
A3: I #differentiate by providing various articles and resources of court cases for Business Law, I work to discover relevant cases to debate and mock trial in class. Ss also learn to research trials for past precedent #msfteduchat
#msfteduchat I visited schools in Finland and after lunch everyone (in their socks) sat around fireplaces knitting and reading! Who wouldn't want to do that!
@Newsela is a great resource! I like that I can customize the reading level for my students, but they are all reading the same content! #msfteduchat@SkypeClassroom
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@ssseason7, @Newsela, @Schoolwide, @Newsela, @SkypeClassroom
A3. I think that the challenge isn't how to differentiate the instruction, but something that I think many of us can improve on is getting to know the individual needs better. It shouldnt be "Ok I need to produce....." but "Right, what does John need to succeed?" #msfteduchat
#MSFTEduChat I think that engaging with the learner about what interests them helps to draw them into a text/piece of writing. Free writing and free reading helps pupils to develop the joy of literacy. Give support where necessary. Sometimes they’ll surprise you though.
Gran respuesta, amigo. Se puede ver claramente cuando un estudiante esta motivado y atento a la lectura y esto suele nacer de leer un género que le guste
#MSFTEduChat@SkypeClassroom
Lo más importante es despertar la pasión por la literatura en las nuevas generaciones. Una estrategia fundamental es dejar que los estudiantes elijan sus géneros y se use tecnología para motivarlos al máximo.
#MIEExpert#MIEExpertLatam#MicrosoftEduChat#Alfabetismo#ODS#UNESCO
A3 I provide a rich reading living room where a love of reading is achieved, I also immerse my S’s in read alouds that invoke all of the senses #MSFTEduChat
#MSFTEduChat I think that engaging with the learner about what interests them helps to draw them into a text/piece of writing. Free writing and free reading helps pupils to develop the joy of literacy. Give support where necessary. Sometimes they’ll surprise you though.
A3. Tech tools help teachers address student issues and interests in a way that allows teachers to cater to students' specific interests/experiences. It's not absolutely necessary to use the same stories/material for all. #MSFTEduChat
Hi Sumaira, nice to have you join the chat. Feel free to respond to any of the questions we are sharing with the hashtag #MSFTEduChat.
For example this one:
https://t.co/mJ0gLq4y04
Always underline the question. Look for units. If I need meters/second, do I need to know about gallons? If they give me similar units, is it a proportion problem? Do the units help me setup the problem? #MSFTEduChat
In reply to
@maclejeune, @sarahrowssolo, @SkypeClassroom
Wouldn’t miss it! As a student I struggled as a learner who was unconventional & who struggled as a reader, but books saved me! I found comfort in finding characters who I could see myself! So powerful! #MSFTEduChat
Besides @OneNoteEDU and the Learning Tools? @Newsela is one of my favorites everyone can get the same content just at a different reading level! #MSFTEduChat
A4 I use two tools that I use with my ELLs. They are the Learning Tools in @microsoftedu especially the Immersive Reader, and @newsela. I combine the reading practice with @flipgrid for oral practice. #MSFTEduChat
It’s the responsibility of all teachers to teach literacy. No matter what the subject specialism. Scotland’s Curriculum for excellence is very clear on that. 😀 And I love that about it. #MSFTEduChat
A2 Literacy is for all content areas and I am working with other state consultants to make this a visible practice. #literacy is not the domain of the English teacher for all teachers are facilitators of literacy. #MSFTeduChat#literacy#MicrosoftEDU
I use articles from reliable sources to highlight key points/issues in the topic we're discovering together. I also challenge learners to write their own in a similar style. #msfteduchat
A4: I use Learning Tools in OneNote frequently to teach my students English skills. Skype is also an amazing platform for students to exchange their stories.#MSFTEduChat#teachSDGs
a3. We have so many free, amazing tools at our disposal there is no excuse for pupils not being able to access - if they cant succeed its because we as teachers failed them #msfteduchat
A4 I use two tools that I use with my ELLs. They are the Learning Tools in @microsoftedu especially the Immersive Reader, and @newsela. I combine the reading practice with @flipgrid for oral practice. #MSFTEduChat
A4 There are so many great tools for teaching literacy; we're honored to be a tool of choice for literacy lessons around the world! One ex. comes from @MrsMonty5thGrd, using Buncee to increase her student's performance on reading assessments https://t.co/6pPMNAYK80#MSFTEduChat
A6 - By allowing students to read anything they want ie, comics, graphic novels, short stories. Also Bring in authors using #skypetheclassroom#literacy#MSFTEduChat
A4: I had created a twitter clone on #PowerApps so my students could have an informal space to relate to characters from By the Great Horn Spoon and Jar of Dreams.
If I add a video control, I could easily have my own flipgrid. 🤓
#MSFTEduChat#MicrosofEDU
A4: I use Learning Tools in OneNote frequently to teach my students English skills. Skype is also an amazing platform for students to exchange their stories.#MSFTEduChat#teachSDGs
A3: Use diagnostic assessment to determine students readiness, determine students interest,
identify students' learning styles and environnemental preferences
#msfteduchat#Litracy
A4. My number one tech tool that helps connect Ss to literacy and the world is and has always been @SkypeClassroom! So powerful to see students talking and asking questions to authors! #msfteduchat
#msfteduchat Oh and final plug - tomorrow is the UNESCO endorsed International Mother Languages Day. #microsoftedu has some cool news on social and blog lined up...staytuned
A4 - There isn't just one tool I love, but my workhorses are #LearningTools@OneNoteEDU Microsoft Dictate, @sway and Microsoft Ease of Access. Remember that for some of these students, their #accesibilty is there Mount Everest of literacy!! #MSFTEduChat#literacy
I think @Flipgrid is a great way to initiate the relationship building between students and teachers from a "What I find interesting" perspective? Leveraging the tool can also assist in the peer-2-peer relationship building... #MSFTEduChat
A6 - By allowing students to read anything they want ie, comics, graphic novels, short stories. Also Bring in authors using #skypetheclassroom#literacy#MSFTEduChat
A4. I find that #MinecraftEdu, if used effectivley, can be a great #edtech tool for supporting literacy - especially instructional writing and storytelling! #msfteduchat
A3 Of course, for some, writing will always be a barrier - a while ago I watched kids producing articles about the Black Death in an English class using Word, Publisher, PowerPointS, Photo collages and (the one I was most impressed with) a short video news report. #MSFTEduchat
A4. I think One Note is a very broad tool but I can't see past it and all it contains. It can cater and assist with literacy at so many levels. And if you are using a stylus pen it can be even more powerful with #digitalinking !! #MSFTEduChat
My one tool is Skype in the classroom, we are collaborating with different schools, guest speakers, working on different projects which has opened a new horizon for our students and as well as teachers. #MSFTEduChat
Is it cheeky to say @nightzookeeper? A global online writing platform that inspires a love of learning through creative, gramified writing tasks. We have regular competitions, a Lesson Hive library and teachers can help Ss edit and improve their writing as they go :) #MSFTEduChat
In reply to
@OneNoteC, @Mentimeter, @nightzookeeper
The BEST learning moments having been the #Skypeathon for us! Connecting with @goutcherd & classrooms in Scotland this year was such a highlight! 7 classrooms simultaneously going on spy missions & everyone authentically engaged! #MSFTEduChat
In reply to
@TammyDunbar, @SkypeClassroom, @MicrosoftEDU, @TeachSDGs, @goutcherd
A4 I have so many tech tools that I share with teachers during professional development because I want them to engage students in the art of writing as a lifelong practice. Digital tools engage them and motivate them to speak out. #msfteduchat#literacy
A4 My favourite tools are Buncee and Flipgrid. I love Buncee because my S's have so many stickers and tools to demonstrate their learning and I love Flipgrid for oral Language assignments #msfteduchat
A4 The PowerPoint translator and subtitles is a way to be inclusive when referencing literacy! No better way to be equitable to an audience of #learners in 2018!#MSFTEduChat
A4 There are so many great tools for teaching literacy; we're honored to be a tool of choice for literacy lessons around the world! One ex. comes from @MrsMonty5thGrd, using Buncee to increase her student's performance on reading assessments https://t.co/6pPMNAYK80#MSFTEduChat
#MSFTEduChat A4: @sway is very useful to speack about math and to write and to read! + GeoGebra app!! but very useful also @OneNote + recording and imleraning tools
A4. My #1 "go to" Microsoft Learning Tools. Gives Accessibility and Assistive tech, crosses browsers, devices and platforms..... #msfteduchat#MSFTEnable
a4. @OneNoteEDU Learning tools is game changer! its mind blowing! But if you want to see them come alive @skypeclassroom provides an opportunity for many for these skills to be nurtured in a single session! #msfteduchat
I have a Q for Q4 - Anyone else excited for the movie release of Ready Player One? I think #ISTE is doing something but does anyone have any AR/VR plans? #msfteduchathttps://t.co/xDi7appONW
A4. I find that #MinecraftEdu, if used effectivley, can be a great #edtech tool for supporting literacy - especially instructional writing and storytelling! #msfteduchat
As for question #4: my favourite tool is internet surfing and PowerPoint presentations. Former helps you to dive into the sea of research and information n later one makes it interesting for your students #MSFTEduChat
So busy enjoying all the tweets that I almost missed Q4! Here it is.
Q4. What's your #1 tech tool for #Literacy? Why? Add it to the word cloud and reply:
https://t.co/tA6bfJvdD0#MSFTEduChat
A4: My favorite technological tool for teaching literacy would be "Skype" -- because it allows us to connect and engage with multi-audience in various parts of the world. @SkypeClassroom@MicrosoftEDU#MSFTEduChat#GC4W
#MSFTEduChat A4: @sway is very useful to speack about math and to write and to read! + GeoGebra app!! but very useful also @OneNote + recording and imleraning tools
#MSFTEduChat Muchos creyeron que el uso de la escritura sería sustituido de alguna forma por el avance de la tecnología, sin embargo cada vez de vuelve mas importante. Saber expresar una idea por escrito.
In reply to
@MicrosoftEDU, @mrs_hembree, @lmlougheed, @valanglemyer70, @JennaDawson28, @KarinaBailey, @AlbertoHRV
A4. My favorite tech tools are always creation tools. I love giving the power of choice and voice to my students and seeing what they make when I take a step back. #MSFTEduChat
A4. One of my favorites tools/strategies to use to foster #literacy is the use of #blogf as an e-portfolio so students can create their own personal learning environment (#PLE) and share with others what they learn and create. #MSFTEduChat#MicrosoftEDU
A4 I love using @SkypeClassroom to create authentic and engaging learning experiences where my students get to practice their speaking/listening skills, map reading skills, and more! @onenoteedu is also one of my favorites! #msfteduchat
A4: Our co @DrawpEdu adds art, accessibility tools, ELL scaffolding and more to help kids engage with literacy. Also @readaskchat is great for early literacy. @Flocabulary is a fun tool. With older kids I use audiobooks to get them interested in higher level books #MSFTEduChat
Join us for an exciting free broadcast! Based on Henry Winkler’s experience overcoming learning challenges, the #HankZipzer series inspires kids to create their own path to success. Register to chat with the authors! https://t.co/JTfcVzSmeC#Skype2Learn
21st century is critical thinking, being able to recognize fake news etc. I believe we need to redefine literacy and emphasize critical perception of information. #literacy#MSFTEduChat
I would have been sunk without the teachers who believed in me, books & my parents! Became a teacher so I could be that person for other students! Now those students can be anywhere, in any classroom! #MSFTEduChat
a4. @Flipgrid has provided pupils in our school an opportunity to develop their literacy skills almost in secret - before they are ready to shine in front of their peers. #msfteduchat
A4: 2nd attempt, my obvious yet inconspicuous choice-the power of the #Office365 WORD document, the way Word teaches high level analytical skills combined w/ the intricacy editing and collaborating; it acts as an assistant to the writer to design text as they write #msfteduchat
It is wonderful to see how #technology has given more avenues for a student to express themselves - so crucial for helping all types of students improve their #literacy#MSFTEduChat
Here, we have an added problem in that we have to include Welsh. The translation tools in PowerPoint, Word are excellent for this (I don't speak Welsh myself). It allows me to include those Welsh speakers whilst also teaching non-Welsh speakers a little Welsh as well #MSFTEduChat
A3 Provide learning tools & techniques that will not only enable students to independently achieve the learning outcome(s) but feel supported , inclusive & empowered. It all boils down to confidence. #msfteduchat
A4: @Buncee, you are so right. There are so many tools available for teaching literacy. It almost makes it hard to choose, but #Buncee truly does stand head and shoulders above the rest! It is so easy to use and Ss absolutely LOVE it & learn so much using it!😊💛😊#MSFTEduChat
A4 There are so many great tools for teaching literacy; we're honored to be a tool of choice for literacy lessons around the world! One ex. comes from @MrsMonty5thGrd, using Buncee to increase her student's performance on reading assessments https://t.co/6pPMNAYK80#MSFTEduChat
21st century is critical thinking, being able to recognize fake news etc. I believe we need to redefine literacy and emphasize critical perception of information. #literacy#MSFTEduChat
#MSFTEduChat Muchos creyeron que el uso de la escritura sería sustituido de alguna forma por el avance de la tecnología, sin embargo cada vez se vuelve mas importante. Saber expresar una idea por escrito.
In reply to
@MicrosoftEDU, @mrs_hembree, @lmlougheed, @valanglemyer70, @JennaDawson28, @KarinaBailey, @AlbertoHRV
A4 in biology I like using templates of newspaper reports for pupils to complete on a specific topic e.g. news report on the impact of a sewage leak. Helps develop their ability to write a story based on the biology they have learned #MSFTEduChat
A5: Feedback has one of the largest effect sizes on student growth according to John Hattie’s Visible Learning. What if feedback was valued more than a grade?
Check out what my 7th grade English teacher is trying:
https://t.co/0CVxSDVXhS@kshevy#MSFTEduChat#MicrosoftEDU
A5. Create a #literacy rich environment. This involves the selection of materials that will facilitate language & literacy opportunities; reflection & thought regarding classroom design; & intentional instruction & facilitation by teachers & staff. #MSFTEduChat@SkypeClassroom
A5. For inspiration, head to the Global Read Aloud and World Read Aloud Day websites. Use their resources for lesson ideas & books! We've then seen students use Buncee to create readers' journals and story responses. #MSFTEduChat
Pretty sure my own answer to Q5 will be a bit biased, but INVITE AN AUTHOR TO YOUR CLASSROOM, such a great free resource to inspire students:)
Q5. Share resources that help you become a better #Literacy teacher.
#MSFTEduChat#MicrosoftEDU
A4 For me @SkypeClassroom overall but there are a few other tools such as Immersive Reader but Skype for Read a Loud events - Chat with the Author - Share written projects - making new friends even chatting away and increasing their Vocabulary #msfteduchat
For question #5: all the resources avaivble and approachable are useful. can save video clips, audios, have live sessions or simple internet surfing, A.V Aids like charts, pictures, magazines, newspapers, related books, posters are the tools can be used #MSFTEduChat
A5: Resources that helped us become better teachers? The veteran teachers across the hallway, our PLNs on Twitter and Facebook, our colleagues. We are each other's best resource! #MSFTEduChat
A5 Our weekly/monthly Star Writing challenges are a great way for students to be drawn into writing, but without being intimidated by a longer or more formal report. We have been so impressed by 1,000 word stories this month - take a look! https://t.co/EV9tDSFYEN#MSFTEduChat
A5. For inspiration, head to the Global Read Aloud and World Read Aloud Day websites. Use their resources for lesson ideas & books, then use Buncee to create readers' journals and story responses. #MSFTEduChat
A4 the learning tools help with the literacy of pupils who struggle to read and write. The highlighting of the nouns, verbs etc help with their understanding of language #MSFTEduChat
A4. My favorite tech tools are always creation tools. I love giving the power of choice and voice to my students and seeing what they make when I take a step back. #MSFTEduChat
As i already mentioned previously that the numerous resources which helped us in teaching Onenote, Skype, Microsoft office, Sway, Bing has answers, Twitter and Microsoft Educator's community from where we can converse with different educators on certain topics.#MSFTEduChat
A1 - The ability to engage in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It's important to gain knowledge and create empathy, problem solving and creativity. Use of mediums such as written word and computers so that complex problems can have solutions. #literacy#MSFTEduChat
A5: My afterschool club enjoyed Skyping with @goutcherd and talking about @SpyQuest and solving some puzzles with his help! His books were very inspiring to them! Talk about #literacy and technology smash up! He has it going on! #MSFTEduChat
A5. Wonderopolis is an excellent resource for improving literacy. It provides articles and activities in every subject and issue, allowing anyone to find their interest and read on! @Wonderopolis@cvarsalona#MSFTEduChat
A5. As we all know, Ss love picking out Ts mistakes so making mistakes "on purpose" is a great way to get them paying attention as they take pleasure in letting you know where you have made a literary error 😊....no matter what the platform #MSFTEduChat
A5 TeamMates, Illusion, Passion and the will of being a better teacher every day. We can lose this thing. And of course being part or this community. Great job🔝👏 #MSFTEduChat
A2: Global projects and literacy are a perfect match...lending hands outside the classroom while still allowing for growth inside the classroom! Perfect match! ##MSFTEduChat
A5. As we all know, Ss love picking out Ts mistakes so making mistakes "on purpose" is a great way to get them paying attention as they take pleasure in letting you know where you have made a literary error 😊....no matter what the platform #MSFTEduChat
Thanks for sharing this! The add in for PowerPoint combined with the app is an amazing way to cross language barriers @mstranslator#MSFTEDUchat@MicrosoftEDU
A4: to every situation and student there's a need for a different tool, you may lough at me but MS Word and PowerPoint are the best for me, student can create reports and presentations of their ideas, creations and summarize what they have learned #msfteduchat#Litracy
From @miroslavFdvorak
I believe we need to redefine literacy and emphasize critical perception of information. #literacy#MSFTEduChat
My reply : Develop Ss into meaning makers not just intakers of information
Yes! #literacy should cross content areas, grade levels, and schools! Planning with that in mind helps foster literacy skills in all subject areas! #msfteduchat@SkypeClassroom
A5. As we all know, Ss love picking out Ts mistakes so making mistakes "on purpose" is a great way to get them paying attention as they take pleasure in letting you know where you have made a literary error 😊....no matter what the platform #MSFTEduChat
A5 The spelling and grammar checking tools in Microsoft Office are great - they indicate where there is a problem and offer some suggestions - it's up to the learner to select the correct solution. #MSFTEduchat
#MSFTEduChat I love that we can send reading books home via the internet, to read and test for comprehension in a really fun way. Now there are always enough books for every reading group.
A2 Great point, Chefia - we try and incorporate a global platform for learning wherever we can! Very motivating for Ss - like our biggest annual writing comp: https://t.co/3ltf9MDqb9#MSFTEduChat
Had so much fun joining this TweetMeet #literacy! But its about 3 am here in Taiwan! And i still have to go to work in the morning! Good night all! #MSFTEduChat#MicrosoftEDU
A5: #Office365 - Word and PowerPoint...provides challenging editing and creative software that incorporates choice and voice to engage the mind in higher order, critical thinking all while using the #technology as a #tool#msfteduchat
A3. Provide access to similar activities at different levels, and allow for different output based on student ability and need. Group your students within the Buncee classroom dashboard to differentiate your lessons. https://t.co/psycJTRZVv#MSFTEduChat
A5. I find that 'gamification' srategies such as using points and leaderboards can engage learners. For example awarding points for complexity of verbs used in a story. The more complex the verbs, the more points a student will earn >> https://t.co/E77HyFZpqs#MSFTEduChat
A4. My favorite tech tools are always creation tools. I love giving the power of choice and voice to my students and seeing what they make when I take a step back. #MSFTEduChat
A6: Twitter chats have become a great resource for me! People sharing best practices is the best! #ObserveMe and #ClassroomClips are great hashtags to follow. #MSFTEduChat
A5 I develop literacy in my subject biology with pupils reading science comics from euro stem cell, creating flashcards (online apps and paper) as well as word clouds #MSFTEduChat
One of the biggest issues is the standard of literacy among teachers. Far more emphasis must be placed on this during training. This should include not just reading/writing but also verbal communication and #digitalliteracy#msfteduchat
"Story Hour" encourage reading. The readers are my 6gr'. They read a chapter each week and then they activate their freinds following the story with art & craft or games. The reading becomes experiential and the readers gets a lot of attention. #Literacy#MSFTEduChat.
A6:
1. Let students choose what they read
2. Don’t assign work with reading.
3. Let students decide what to talk about.
4. Get parents involved in reading too.
5. Meet outside of class to talk about books.
6. See a movie about what was read.
#MSFTEduChat#Literacy
A6: Twitter chats have become a great resource for me! People sharing best practices is the best! #ObserveMe and #ClassroomClips are great hashtags to follow. #MSFTEduChat
A6. It's important to instill a ❤️ of reading at an early age. I love to read-aloud to my Ss, young and old & getting into character is my favorite part! #MSFTEduChat
A6: @magistravill & I have been talking a lot about this lately. We find that passion for reading has waned in our HS Ss & she is facilitating Readers' Workshop to combat that. Great Gatsby is anchor text but Ss came to library to read 1st lines & choose book. #MSFTEduChat
A5 - NEVER forget your #why and remember that even on the "bad" days, that you are affecting the lives of children & that your love & passion for what you do will stay with them forever. The faces of your students reflect their love for literacy that YOU inspired! #MSFTEduChat
The key is to be REALLY pedantic when following the students instructions - encourages the students to perfect their instructions - students want to beat the teacher!!! #MSFTEduChat
In reply to
@nightzookeeper, @alberto_hrv, @marycollins_an
a5. We have invited authors to connect with our pupils for lunchtime Skype Club - the room was full and the questions didn't dry up! @SkypeClassroom#msfteduchat
Tools are just what they are-tools, supporters in the hands of talented and passionate educators who are true facilitators of learning. #MSFTEduChat#literacy#MicrosoftEdu
A6 Giving students voice and choice when selecting reading selections can be incredibly empowering. Having conversations about books and reading can help foster passion and enthusiasm! #msfteduchat@SkypeClassroom
A6: We can improve reading instruction by giving teachers the time, space, and support to meet their students' needs. And the resources. And great professional learning and development! #MSFTEduChat
A6: In addition to teaching annotation & required texts, it's important to find time to allow HS Ss opportunity for book choice so passion for reading is not lost. @magistravill is trying to find that balance & I'm excited about it. #MSFTEduChat#literacy
A6. Let students choose what they read, “read for fun” each day, get parents involved in reading too, let students see your own passion for reading, and read together. #MSFTEduChat@SkypeClassroom#Literacy
Amber Peterson: Reading at its core is a deeply personal experience; make sure personal choice is part of the equation. Passionate readers are ones who feel connected to texts, who are inspired by them & eager to learn more. #MSFTEduChat@MicrosoftEDU@SkypeClassroom
A6. Do read alouds of exhilarating books & give students more choice in the books that they read in the classroom. Then, allow students a variety of ways to create and respond to what they're reading! #MSFTEduChat
A5: Encouraging Ss to blog is also another way to promote literacy. I've seen my Ss' writing grow tremendously since they started blogging. When they know they have an authentic audience, it's amazing what it inspires! #MSFTEduChat
A5. For inspiration, head to the Global Read Aloud and World Read Aloud Day websites. Use their resources for lesson ideas & books! We've then seen students use Buncee to create readers' journals and story responses. #MSFTEduChat
A6: Part 2 Introduce students to real people telling their own stories using their talents & passions to make the world a better place! #BeTheSpark#MSFTEduChat#Literacy
A6 We must make reading fun. Not force Ss to participate until they are ready. Allow Ss to respond in their first language when appropriate so they feel they are part of the conversation and have a voice. #MSFTEduChat
A5: It's not a resource, but a mindset. At first I thought if I wanted Ss to write, I'd have to grade on grammar, punctuation, etc but I DON'T. I still make corrections and have some expectations, but I focus on my content instead. More important that Ss read&write!
#MSFTEduChat
A1. #Literacy is an essential aspect of our everyday lives that is embedded in our activities, social interactions & relationships. It is not only the ability to read & write, but to comprehend. #MSFTEduChat@SkypeClassroom
A6: Part 3 #MSFTEduChat Through mass media campaigns & community-led partnerships, @girlrising uses storytelling to inspire girls to create a different future & bring people together in a shared mission to create transformational change in the way girls are valued. #Literacy
A1. Literacy means being able to critically analyze & appropriately respond to any content. Strong literacy skills are more important now than ever in this age of information! #MSFTEduChat
Giving students a voice is an incredibly powerful method of encouraging writing and fostering a passion for reading/writing! Great work! #msfteduchat@SkypeClassroom
Amber Peterson: Because reading is a largely invisible act, embrace any opportunity to create community around texts, whether through the read aloud, book clubs, or digital reading message boards. #MSFTEduChat@MicrosoftEDU@SkypeClassroom
A6: Book Talks are very important! That means the adults need to be reading books and talk about them to your Ss! Also, BookTube on Youtube! There are expert BookTubers out there like @jessethereader and @peruseproject who talk up their faves. #MSFTEduChat
a5. We have invited authors to connect with our pupils for lunchtime Skype Club - the room was full and the questions didn't dry up! @SkypeClassroom#msfteduchat
A6: Let students read about their world and the issues they feel passionate about. Give them choices and a say in their learning. Let them TALK to one another and COLLABORATE. Kids don’t dislike reading-they dislike when things aren’t purposeful. #MSFTEduChat#teachSDGs
Maybe we can help you make a persuasive Buncee ;) I actually just saw an essay written by a 3rd grader about a pig today made on Buncee! I'll have to check up on that for ideas...#MSFTEduChat
#msfteduchat A6) Have shelves full of books at home and make sure kids see you reading for pleasure... It's been a slog but my oldest son is finally starting to read for pleasure
A5. Create a #literacy rich environment. This involves the selection of materials that will facilitate language & literacy opportunities; reflection & thought regarding classroom design; & intentional instruction & facilitation by teachers & staff. #MSFTEduChat
Here we go, I know I'm behind as always!! Too busy chatting with all you awesome folks. Q6. How can we improve reading instruction to create passionate readers?
#Literacy#MSFTEduChat@SkypeClassroom#MicrosoftEDU
A6 we can engage readers by firstly being engaged ourselves, be excited about the books we're sharing. Consistent exposure to good quality literature. Reading should be a part of every day #msfteduchat
A5: I think that's also one of the magical pieces of @Buncee, the ease of sharing #Buncee reinforces to Ss that they have an authentic audience that really does actually read, respond, and share. And, MAGIC happens as a result! And, I LOVE it! 😊💛😊#MSFTEduChat
A5: Encouraging Ss to blog is also another way to promote literacy. I've seen my Ss' writing grow tremendously since they started blogging. When they know they have an authentic audience, it's amazing what it inspires! #MSFTEduChat
A5. For inspiration, head to the Global Read Aloud and World Read Aloud Day websites. Use their resources for lesson ideas & books! We've then seen students use Buncee to create readers' journals and story responses. #MSFTEduChat
For me one strategy works the most in many aspects and Dts real life simulation.teacher must gadget himself with tool bag of strategies. Mental level of learner does count #MSFTEduChat
A6: I saw students in @LakeWashSchools who couldn't put their books down in MS, but then something happened in HS where reading is not as fun. I think we need to give more choice to students #msfteduchat
A6 Let them read - ANYTHING. Surely reading something is better than reading nothing? Get them to write a summary about what they're reading - maybe asking them to incorporate a key word or phrase. #MSFTEduchat
Give some choice on the books they read, and never tell student they are not reading fast enough. (This put me off reading) For reading to be enjoyed you need to use your imagination. #MSFTEduChat
A5: It's not a resource, but a mindset. At first I thought if I wanted Ss to write, I'd have to grade on grammar, punctuation, etc but I DON'T. I still make corrections and have some expectations, but I focus on my content instead. More important that Ss read&write!
#MSFTEduChat
A6: Choice. Allow Ss to select reading material, even if it is a comic book, a cook book (analytical), it could jump start the love of reading #creativity with the written word #msfteduchat also start including #TechnicalWriting and reading- how to books, step by step guides, etc
A6. Utilize tools that streamline differentiation and personalization. Get out from behind the desk and talk to your students to gauge their interests and their reactions to materials. Slowly build up their confidence and join them on their journey through literacy!
#MSFTEduChat
A6. If we don't instruct and let the students pick what they want to read about (within reason!) they will be more passionate about it. Student voice and ownership of their learning 🤗 #MSFTEduChat
Ingenious, you have a really nice grasp of student psyche! There was one time I identified a teacher's mistake when I was 15 and I felt equal parts precocious and proud, still remember it haha... #MSFTEduChat
In reply to
@clcsimon, @alberto_hrv, @marycollins_an
A6 - Allowing your students #accessible options for their learning. So many students are stuck in their own minds with their thoughts because they can't share their learning or passion. #Accessibility is not longer an option, its a #responsibility#MSFTEduChat@MSFTEnable
A6. Do read alouds of exhilarating books & give students more choice in the books that they read in the classroom. Then, allow students a variety of ways to create and respond to what they're reading! #MSFTEduChat
Yes! Opening their options (more than just books). Students love reading graphic novels and nonfiction (if it is within their interests). #msfteduchat@SkypeClassroom
A6: #msfteduchat very important tobe passionate reader to share our passion, love and Enthusiasm. If a charismatic author can share his charisma with your students the game is done
A6 we can engage readers by firstly being engaged ourselves, be excited about the books we're sharing. Consistent exposure to good quality literature. Reading should be a part of every day #msfteduchat
A6 #MSFTEduChat : my 8-year-old pupils are practicing to read an album for their 6-year-old companions. They are proud to read them the book into classroom.
A6 we can engage readers by firstly being engaged ourselves, be excited about the books we're sharing. Consistent exposure to good quality literature. Reading should be a part of every day #msfteduchat
A6. Utilize tools that streamline differentiation and personalization. Get out from behind the desk and talk to your students to gauge their interests and their reactions to materials. Slowly build up their confidence and join them on their journey through literacy!
#MSFTEduChat
#msfteduchat A6) Find the book that will spark the readers imagination. @AdamGrant highlights how inventor of submarine read 2,000 leagues under the sea... science fiction becomes science fact.
Amber Peterson: Reading at its core is a deeply personal experience; make sure personal choice is part of the equation. Passionate readers are ones who feel connected to texts, who are inspired by them & eager to learn more. #MSFTEduChat@MicrosoftEDU@SkypeClassroom
A6 Personalize it for all S's find something that kick starts that passion for reading in each of regardless of whether it seems educational or not our job is to introduce them to the Magic that reading a story can bring to life for them. #msfteduchat
A6 have a variety of texts in the class as well as directing pupils to some online (comics, science journals, biographies etc) Show parents how to access the Learning tools to support students at home. Let them read for fun and ask them about it too #MSFTEduChat
A2: #TeachSDGs make it easy to incorporate what they learn in all content areas,
starting by learning about the world and reflect about how to make it better,
giving them purpose de read, learn, understand and Communicate #msfteduchat#Litracy
#MSFTEduChat#डराउनुस_भगवान_संग
कसैको भाग्यमा नभएको धनसम्पति, सन्तान तथा हरेक किसिमको रोगबाट मुक्ति केबल कबिर भगवानको भक्ति गरेमा मात्र भाग्यमा परिवर्तन भएर पनि ति सबै कुरा प्राप्त हुनेछ। यो कुनै व्यक्तिगत अनुभव हैन यो सम्पुर्ण शास्त्रको 👇प्रमाण हो। https://t.co/nmpaQefRDW@dna
A6. If we don't instruct and let the students pick what they want to read about (within reason!) they will be more passionate about it. Student voice and ownership of their learning 🤗 #MSFTEduChat
A6. Utilize tools that streamline differentiation and personalization. Get out from behind the desk and talk to your students to gauge their interests and their reactions to materials. Slowly build up their confidence and join them on their journey through literacy!
#MSFTEduChat
A6. If we don't instruct and let the students pick what they want to read about (within reason!) they will be more passionate about it. Student voice and ownership of their learning 🤗 #MSFTEduChat
Finding that one selection that will light a fire for reading is one of my goals as a teacher. It is difficult, but possible and so rewarding when you're successful! #msfteduchat@SkypeClassroom
In reply to
@EdTech_Stories, @adamgrant, @SkypeClassroom
I have to go but loved this #TweetMeet with #MSFTEduChat - leaving inspired about #literacy and will reflect with a hike! Closing thought is I love seeing Word and PowerPoint discussed! Have an inspired day everyone!
A6. If we don't instruct and let the students pick what they want to read about (within reason!) they will be more passionate about it. Student voice and ownership of their learning 🤗 #MSFTEduChat
A6 - Allowing students access to their learning, passions and communication is a touch stone for #literacy and it's our job as not only their #teachers but their #advocates to encourage and foster their learning #MSFTEduChat@MSFTEnable
A6:
1. Let students choose what they read
2. Don’t assign work with reading.
3. Let students decide what to talk about.
4. Get parents involved in reading too.
5. Meet outside of class to talk about books.
6. See a movie about what was read.
#MSFTEduChat#Literacy
A6 have a variety of texts in the class as well as directing pupils to some online (comics, science journals, biographies etc) Show parents how to access the Learning tools to support students at home. Let them read for fun and ask them about it too #MSFTEduChat
I love that you mention technical writing. We have some of our student tech avengers who create instructions for others. It's definitely a skill. #MSFTEduChat
A5 ANOTHER great resource/event is @SkypeClassroom's broadcast event with Actor, Producer & Author, Henry Winkler & his partner Lin Oliver! Sign your classroom up for a live read aloud, celebrating each child's creativity & greatness #msfteduchat#Skype2Learn
A student not feeling rushed or embarrassed when reading aloud is vital - no surer way to associate books with humiliation than laughing at someone who is reading out a passage!! #literacy#MSFTEduChat
Stay tuned for our next #MSFTEduChat TweetMeet on March 20th at 10AM PDT. We'll be chatting about how the Education Community can support more young women to pursue careers in #STEM and to #MakeWhatsNext. https://t.co/ozHgJ1wQac
#MSFTEduChat We're working on HS curriculum framed around #esports that covers ELA, SEL, STEM. (Sorry for alphabet soup!) Why esports? We can meet students in the center of *their* interests & they'll be excited to learn > literacy increases dramatically. https://t.co/eYiPowgCVY
You are SO right! I always hated reading as a kid because we were told what to read and how much to read in each lesson. After ignoring the teacher, my reading passion grew! #MSFTEduchat
#msfteduchat Siendo tutores. Mi abuelo usaba el método mas simple... ¿Ya leyeron X novela? Te comentaba algo muy específico que despertaba tu interés y terminaba buscándola...
A6:
1. Let students choose what they read
2. Don’t assign work with reading.
3. Let students decide what to talk about.
4. Get parents involved in reading too.
5. Meet outside of class to talk about books.
6. See a movie about what was read.
#MSFTEduChat#Literacy
Here's a screenshot of what the collaborative word cloud looks like for everyone's favorite tech tool for teaching #Literacy, created during the #MSFTEduChat TweetMeet.
Results page is here: https://t.co/1oMZf7ywDA
If you still want to contribute, use https://t.co/lgnML4x4iO
Stay tuned for our next #MSFTEduChat TweetMeet on March 20th at 10AM PDT. We'll be chatting about how the Education Community can support more young women to pursue careers in #STEM and to #MakeWhatsNext. https://t.co/ozHgJ1wQac
A6. Came across a wonderful strategy at a TeachMeet once, not tried it myself but sounded like a great idea. Imagine 'Speed Dating' but book review style. Each student has 5 mins to review their favourite bool with a peer. After five mins, students swap places.#MSFTEduChat
A6: We must put the right book into a student’s hands. Every student is passionate about something and there are books about everything. Let the students choose to read about what they are interested in, this will create a passionate reader. #MSFTEduChat
Here's a screenshot of what the collaborative word cloud looks like for everyone's favorite tech tool for teaching #Literacy, created during the #MSFTEduChat TweetMeet.
Results page is here: https://t.co/1oMZf7ywDA
If you still want to contribute, use https://t.co/lgnML4x4iO
Yes! That's why we're leveraging esports. So many students *love* online gaming. We're working to meet them in the center of that interest and drive #literacy. #MSFTEduChat
A6. If we don't instruct and let the students pick what they want to read about (within reason!) they will be more passionate about it. Student voice and ownership of their learning 🤗 #MSFTEduChat
#msfteduchat 12 hosts and NONE can show me the questions, telling me like a #TEACHER in front of the class WHAT TO DO, well THAT ISN'T #ModernEDU, excuse-me please!! #DevilsAdvocate 😜😜😜😜
A6 Allowing students choice over their reading is a requirement. The ability to read about subjects they are passionate about is a great incentive 😀 #MSFTEduChat
Here's a screenshot of what the collaborative word cloud looks like for everyone's favorite tech tool for teaching #Literacy, created during the #MSFTEduChat TweetMeet.
Results page is here: https://t.co/1oMZf7ywDA
If you still want to contribute, use https://t.co/lgnML4x4iO
Q5 Every lesson is unique as is every child, the dynamics of the learning environment require all to utilise their Computational Thinking, I've no set rule of thumb - it could be Plugged or Unplugged , in doors or outside - Literacy needs inspiration from anywhere #msfteduchat
21st century is critical thinking, being able to recognize fake news etc. I believe we need to redefine literacy and emphasize critical perception of information. #literacy#MSFTEduChat
Desde los grados iniciales debemos fomentar el hábito de la lectura, iniciando con lecturas cortas del interés de los alumnos y aumentando el grado de complejidad #MSFTEduChat
Here's a screenshot of what the collaborative word cloud looks like for everyone's favorite tech tool for teaching #Literacy, created during the #MSFTEduChat TweetMeet.
Results page is here: https://t.co/1oMZf7ywDA
If you still want to contribute, use https://t.co/lgnML4x4iO
Welcome everyone. The #MSFTEduChat TweetMeet has begun. We have a bonus question coming up to start the conversation. Please share!! Ready? https://t.co/f7vGLvoQR6
¡Gracias por participar en este #MSFTEduChat ! Nos vemos el 20 de Marzo y recordar que esto solo es el inicio, estar muy atentos a #MSFTEduChatLATAM de la mano de @selvinrivas76 y muchos otros excelentes educadores ¡Esperamos que te unas!
It was really very exciting Tweetmeet, First time i joined it and enjoyed thank you to the coaches and educators participating in it and the team of Tweet Mett as well as @MicrosoftEDU#MSFTEduChat#MSFTEduChat
Speed dating? I have an Icebreaker app for that.
Each student will meet up with every other student in the classic handshake math problem.
#MSFTEduChat#MicrosoftEDU
GreT tweetmeet. Thanks to all the hosts and everybody. Tomorrow’s task, to give more time to read science stuff for pleasure and encourage the kids too #MSFTEduChat
A6. We can continue to create passionate readers, by allowing students to suggest the types of books they would like to read. Learning is a collaborative medium and not only dependent on the educator's recommendation(s). @SkypeClassroom@MicrosoftEDU#Literacy#MSFTEduChat#GC4W
#MSFTEduChat started with me describing how I became passionate about reading and it has come full circle with Q6 describing how we can pass that passion along to others. See you at the next one!
En grados superiores utilizar herramientas de colaboración como OneNote para que en grupo creen sus propias historias y las compartan con otros pares, pueden ser también temas del interés de los chic@s. #MSFTEduChat
There's more tweetmeet action next week in Canada! On Tuesday, join the Canadian #MSFTEduChat on building future-ready #DigitalSkills in today's students.
#MSFTEduChat I love that we can send reading books home via the internet, to read and test for comprehension in a really fun way. Now there are always enough books for every reading group.
I am beyond excited to announce that I will be one of the hosts for the upcoming #MSFTEduChat on February 20th! The topic is LITERACY! Trust me when I say it is one you do not want to miss!
A2 Great point, Chefia - we try and incorporate a global platform for learning wherever we can! Very motivating for Ss - like our biggest annual writing comp: https://t.co/3ltf9MDqb9#MSFTEduChat
Practicing her talk on scientists with her newly created PPT including morph! She’s developing her literacy, presentation and digital skills in this one task #MSFTEduChat#MIEExpert@STBernPrim6
Hey #msfteduchat! Mark your calendars for the next #Bunceechat on March 1st @ 8 PM EST with @DrKiaCoaches & @techcoachz! We'll be sharing tips & tricks for building a school community and connecting as an educator
This is a great point, and is why we try and ensure our Lesson Hive contains lessons from all subjects with some referencing popular culture! E.g. this anti bullying lesson with a Pixar video: https://t.co/ghypg8jwBc
In reply to
@AmandaCalitz, @litworldsays, @MicrosoftEDU, @SkypeClassroom, @nalibaliSA
Here's a screenshot of what the collaborative word cloud looks like for everyone's favorite tech tool for teaching #Literacy, created during the #MSFTEduChat TweetMeet.
Results page is here: https://t.co/1oMZf7ywDA
If you still want to contribute, use https://t.co/lgnML4x4iO
It was my very first TweetMeet session and certainly I enjoyed and gave got so many new ideas as well. Thank you for this opportunity.
#literacy#MSFTEduChat
