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Thursday November 10, 2016
9:00 PM EST

  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Welcome to #atplc I'm excited to be guest hosting tonight about Designing Engaging Work within a #PLC model.
  • Jigsaw_Learning Nov 10 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Envisioning a Collaborative Response - Study Guide available https://t.co/59w1057ioy #abed #atplc #jlcrm #cpchat
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Please share your name, where you're from, and what you do. #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Hi #ATPLC PLN! Heidi here, AP at a bilingual early childhood school in North Texas. I’m pumped to be guest hosting tonight ; )
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:02 PM EST
    #ATPLC is in a Q/A format with Q1, Q2, etc. Mark responses w/ A1, A2, A3,...etc
  • WinkelerD Nov 10 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Dan, business teacher from a chilly St. Louis. #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Remember to include the hashtag #atplc so everyone can follow along.
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Hi Dan. Welcome to #atplc tonight.
    In reply to @WinkelerD
  • inspire0818 Nov 10 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Hi, I'm Jace from NJ...4th Grade ELA Teacher...first timer here! #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Q1 Coming up in 1 minute #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Hi Jace. Welcome to #atplc So glad you are joining in for tonight’s chat. ; )
    In reply to @inspire0818
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Q1 Why is lesson design a critical part of the work of a PLC? #atplc
  • DebbieDkenyon Nov 10 @ 9:05 PM EST
    #atplc Hello, Debbie teacher & instructional technology coach, AL
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Hi Debbie. Welcome to #atplc Glad you are joining tonight.
    In reply to @DebbieDkenyon
  • HISDELAR Nov 10 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Genius ideas! teachers inspiring other teachers at our district curriculum PLC #atplc #inspired #humbleisd
  • DebbieDkenyon Nov 10 @ 9:07 PM EST
    #atplc A1 lesson design done collaboratively, plans instruction to meet the needs of all Ss, breaking down obj, activities to engage
  • dgalvancu Nov 10 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Lesson design is not an easy task, working together allows work to be spread out to others and not just one person. #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:09 PM EST
    RT Q1 Why is lesson design a critical part of the work of a PLC? #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1 Real learning happens when students are persistent, participants in meaningful work. This type of work requires design. #atplc
  • inspire0818 Nov 10 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1. The lesson design should promote many opportunities for collaboration amongst colleagues and Ss. #atplc
  • DebbieDkenyon Nov 10 @ 9:10 PM EST
    #atplc A1 design lesson based on Ss prior knowledge, to scaffold instruction, assessment integrated & reviewed collaboratively, collaborat
  • WinkelerD Nov 10 @ 9:11 PM EST
    A1: it helps you and fellow Ts come up with ways to teach the curriculum to the Ss. Make sure there are no gaps in the lessons. #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:12 PM EST
    Q2 Coming up in 1 minute #atplc
  • DebbieDkenyon Nov 10 @ 9:12 PM EST
    #atplc A1 lesson design should give Ss a chance to assess their learning, ownership of learning
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:12 PM EST
    So true, designing engaging work is a collaborative effort. The PLC model is a perfect environment for design work. #atplc
    In reply to @dgalvancu
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Q2 How is Designing Engaging Work in a PLC model different from Lesson Planning? How does your PLC collaborate to design engaging wk? #atplc
  • inspire0818 Nov 10 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1. I think the design also encourages reflection and opportunity to look and learn from S work. #atplc
  • DebbieDkenyon Nov 10 @ 9:13 PM EST
    #atplc A1 lesson design done collaboratively, & using vertical info allows Ts to fill in gaps, reduce redundancy
  • DebbieDkenyon Nov 10 @ 9:15 PM EST
    #atplc A2 Ts designing instructional strategies collaboratively gives insight & learning, growth mindset to meet needs of Ss, not silos
  • EduGladiators Nov 10 @ 9:16 PM EST
    Don't miss #EduGladiators chat Sat w/ @MattMurrie leveraging "What If?" to Encourage Curiosity! #arkedchat #atplc #ChristianEducators #meded
  • WinkelerD Nov 10 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A2: two or more brains are better than one. You can come up with deeper thinking Qs, activities,C worksheets, and tests. #atplc
  • inspire0818 Nov 10 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A2. Traditional = Alone and PLC = Team. When PLC plans, all Ss needs are met, so that it's engaging and differentiated for the class. #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:18 PM EST
    RT Q2 How is Designing Engaging Wk in a PLC model different from Lesson Planning? How does your PLC collaborate 2 design engaging wk? #atplc
  • DebbieDkenyon Nov 10 @ 9:18 PM EST
    #atplc A2 design lesson based on assessments, informal/formal formative allow Ts to design strategies that engage address misconceptions
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2 Designing engaging work begins with knowing your learners: what makes them tick, their prior knowledge, what they need to engage. #atplc
  • WinkelerD Nov 10 @ 9:19 PM EST
    helps you ensure you meet all Ss. Gives you the ability to differentiate the lessons and activities. #atplc
    In reply to @inspire0818
  • DebbieDkenyon Nov 10 @ 9:20 PM EST
    #atplc A2 collaborative planning engages Ts, creates a community of learners, engaged Ts= engaged Ss
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A2 Lesson planning is a convergent activity. Designing engaging work is divergent & inventive. #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:23 PM EST
    Q3 Coming up in 1 minute #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A2. Designing engaging work means prototyping, considering different iterations based on the needs of the learners. #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:24 PM EST
    Q3 How do you ensure that what’s designed leads students to think critically & create vs consume & regurgitate information? #atplc
  • WinkelerD Nov 10 @ 9:24 PM EST
    Ss love when you model what you want them to do. #atplc
    In reply to @VealHeidi
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:24 PM EST
    Yes, it requires teachers/designers deeply know the needs, learning preferences & instructional level of S’s. #atplc
    In reply to @WinkelerD, @inspire0818
  • Ben_educating Nov 10 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A3) Developing authentic tasks that gives Ss an audience besides just the T will help & motivate #atplc
  • inspire0818 Nov 10 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A3. Design engaging/creative assessments/projects, so Ss can apply what they've learned. #atplc
  • DebbieDkenyon Nov 10 @ 9:26 PM EST
    #atplc A3 Ss allow to develop questions, learner centered, Ts guide instruction, learning environment where mistakes r ok, Ss find answers
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:28 PM EST
    RT Q3 How do you ensure that what’s designed leads students to think critically & create vs consume & regurgitate information? #atplc
  • WinkelerD Nov 10 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3: I put myself in the Ss shoes and ask myself what I would do if I were a student receiving this information. #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3 The 1st step is to remember that it's ALWAYS about the s’s, NEVER about what is best for the adults. #atplc #kidsdeserveit
  • DebbieDkenyon Nov 10 @ 9:28 PM EST
    #atplc A3 essential questions guide instructional activities, culminating in authentic final products, multiple objectives addressed
  • inspire0818 Nov 10 @ 9:29 PM EST
    A3. Centers, conferencing, Exit Tickets, small group tasks to demonstrate learning #atplc
  • Ben_educating Nov 10 @ 9:30 PM EST
    It's always great to get input from Ss. They will create some great & tough questions. #atplc
    In reply to @DebbieDkenyon
  • WinkelerD Nov 10 @ 9:30 PM EST
    nor is it about the test scores. It's about the knowledge gained throughout the process. #atplc
    In reply to @VealHeidi
  • DebbieDkenyon Nov 10 @ 9:31 PM EST
    #atplc A3 lots of application & inquiry, turn objective into a question, what do Ss need to be able to do to attain objective
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A3 The Knowledge Development Matrix via @SchlechtyCenter provides a visual for the type of learning we want to facilitate. #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Q4 Coming up in 1 minute #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:33 PM EST
    Q4 When designing engaging work, how do you personalize learning experiences to support mastery for all students? #atplc
  • WinkelerD Nov 10 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A4: I find a variety of ways to present the material and have a variety of ways for Ss to respond. Differentiate! #atplc
  • DebbieDkenyon Nov 10 @ 9:35 PM EST
    #atplc A4 Ss have choice in application/products, used Tic Tac Toe matrix of options for S, choice gives Ss room to be creative/ personal
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:35 PM EST
    So true Dan. Testable knowledge is typically superficially held. #atplc
    In reply to @WinkelerD
  • inspire0818 Nov 10 @ 9:36 PM EST
    Q4. Was tweeting earlier...PLC using data, using each colleague's expertise to reach all Ss' needs. #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:36 PM EST
    Choice is a powerful design quality for learners of all ages from PreK to adult learners. #atplc
    In reply to @DebbieDkenyon
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:37 PM EST
    RT Q4 When designing engaging work, how do you personalize learning experiences to support mastery for all students? #atplc
  • DebbieDkenyon Nov 10 @ 9:37 PM EST
    #atplc A4 leave the "A" column of rubric blank.. Ss options in activities & room to grow/strive for the mastery, rubric= coaching not grade
  • Ben_educating Nov 10 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A4) Need to give Ss voice & choice then they will take more ownership in their learning. It also personalizes it #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A4 It starts by knowing your who & designing for the way S's learn. Not my preferences for how I want to teach. #itsnotaboutme #atplc
  • Ben_educating Nov 10 @ 9:39 PM EST
    Great minds is all I can say. Also, means it's great for students. #atplc
    In reply to @inspire0818
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:41 PM EST
    Q5 Coming up in 1 minute #atplc
  • DebbieDkenyon Nov 10 @ 9:41 PM EST
    #atplc integrate small group & Ss conferences within classroom daily, give feedback daily, not at the end
  • Ben_educating Nov 10 @ 9:41 PM EST
    Great reminder! Get to know your students. Build relationships & adapt your teaching to them. Not whats easiest or always been done. #atplc
    • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:38 PM EST
      A4 It starts by knowing your who & designing for the way S's learn. Not my preferences for how I want to teach. #itsnotaboutme #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:42 PM EST
    Q5 What risks are you currently taking as an educator as a result of designing work with a PLC? What practices are impacted? #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A4 Think about What product might s's produce/create that calls them to work w your content? That’s the design challenge! #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:45 PM EST
    Designin & Planning are DIFFERENT: Design involves divergent thinking. Planning is a convergent act. #atplc
  • DebbieDkenyon Nov 10 @ 9:45 PM EST
    #atplc A5 trust w/ colleagues when lessons fail, "how did u teach that" learning together to meet Ss needs, don't be isolated, team
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A5. Flipping the paradigm from, “I taught ___.” to “What evidence is there that s’s learned ___.” #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:47 PM EST
    RT Q5 What risks are you currently taking as an educator as a result of designing work with a PLC? What practices have been impacted? #atplc
  • inspire0818 Nov 10 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A5. PLC work isn't risky, but has provided many new ways to plan teach Ss. Several Ts supporting S academic needs. #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A5 I didn’t teach until there is evidence of student learning. #atplc
  • WinkelerD Nov 10 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A5: hosting a school-wide Twitter chat looking for student feedback. #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:49 PM EST
    Q6 Coming up in 1 minute #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:49 PM EST
    Tell me more bout how this went! #awesome #atplc #studentvoice
    • WinkelerD Nov 10 @ 9:48 PM EST
      A5: hosting a school-wide Twitter chat looking for student feedback. #atplc
  • mikemattos65 Nov 10 @ 9:49 PM EST
    A5: Risking making changes to team structures that are already getting great results. #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:50 PM EST
    Q6 Share time… Share resources, ideas, or structures for designing engaging work with your PLC. #atplc
  • WinkelerD Nov 10 @ 9:50 PM EST
    I have held several this year. Today we chatted during school. It was overwhelming as a mod, but awesome with S responses! #atplc
    In reply to @VealHeidi
  • Ben_educating Nov 10 @ 9:51 PM EST
    Is this twitter chat asking question of students? Topics? #atplc
    In reply to @WinkelerD
  • WinkelerD Nov 10 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A6: collaborate! Find fellow Ts in the building, district, neighboring district, people on Twitter. Share ideas. Ask the Ss too! #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:52 PM EST
    I love this! What an incredible way to authentically engage s’s via a platform they already frequent. #atplc
    In reply to @WinkelerD
  • inspire0818 Nov 10 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A6. When I hear PLC, I always think of NSRF. They're online and so many protocols for meetings and classroom. #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:54 PM EST
    RT Q6 Share time… Share resources, ideas, or structures for designing engaging work with your PLC. #atplc
  • mikemattos65 Nov 10 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A6: Using https://t.co/7YH8sam9he to identify, contact, and learn from model PLC schools. #atplc
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A6 I learned about using an If… Then... structure today to brainstorm ideas for engaging work. #atplc
  • WinkelerD Nov 10 @ 9:54 PM EST
    yes. I come up with the topics/questions and pose them to the Ss. #atplc
    In reply to @Ben_educating
  • WinkelerD Nov 10 @ 9:55 PM EST
    it's been awesome seeing their responses and building a positive community! #atplc
    In reply to @VealHeidi
  • MrDataGuy - Moderator Nov 10 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Next week, join @PaulaMaeker as she moderates the #atplc chat. The first of two partner chats w/ @MrDataGuy of #ATAssess. @SolutionTree
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:58 PM EST
    Thank you for joining #atplc tonight. Remember to follow the awesome educators you connected with tonight on the chat!
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:59 PM EST
    Be on the lookout for the archive of tonight's chat via @participatelrn Thanks again for joining #atplc You all made it terrific!
  • VealHeidi Nov 10 @ 9:59 PM EST
    Check out the many awesome resources for Designing Engaging Work by @SchlechtyCenter at https://t.co/6qwsyjMr27 #atplc
    In reply to @SchlechtyCenter
  • inspire0818 Nov 10 @ 9:59 PM EST
    This has been great! I'm glad I joined the PLN tonight and will be back! 😎 #atplc