Look here for the questions being used in our next chat and the "Storify" of chats we've recently had. We'll post them as soon as possible.
PEDAGOGY MATTERS - 10/25/16
Q1 - There seems to be more focus on assessment and curriculum. How might we include more of an emphasis on sound #pedagogy? #edchatma Q2 - What is at the root of great #pedagogy? What transforms teaching into something that’s pedagogically sound? #edchatma Q3 - Describe what meaningful #pedagogy looks like to educators and to their Learners. #edchatma Q4 - For teachers to improve #pedagogically, do they need PD, support from Admins, time with other teachers, or what? #edchatma Q5 - Is there “best practice” with #pedagogy? If so, why aren’t more people on board? Are Ts reading the research on this? #edchatma Q6 - At what point do school culture and #pedagogy come together? #edchatma |
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8-23-16 #edchatma - What You’ve Newly Learned?
Q1 - What new or updated Mindset will you be applying for the 16-17 School Year? #edchatma Q2 - How will your Environment be refreshed for the 16-17 School Year (collaborative seating, maker space) #edchatma Q3 - How will more Creativity or Innovation be infused into your 16-17 School Year to ignite more learning? #edchatma Q4 - How will Communication be heightened for the 16-17 School Year (shared Google docs, Questioning, #GoodCallsHome)? #edchatma Q5 - What engaging Tools will you be integrating for learning (@Socrative, @GetKahoot, @GoFormative, Google Forms)? #edchatma Q6 - How will Relevance/Engagement/Growth of Ss drive curriculum/pedagogy/assessment instd of their circumstance/compliance? #edchatma |
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5/24/16 - ED EVALS AND DISTRIBUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Q1 - Describe the feedback that you find most helpful. Who offers it and how does their role affect its value? #edchatma Q2 - What are (your) non-negotiable components of High Quality feedback? #edchatma Q3 - Why is it important to see High Quality feedback as a piece of a school’s overall culture? #edchatma Q4 - Why is peer feedback valuable for both observers and those being observed? #edchatma Q5 - How can useful feedback make evaluation more meaningful and create more of a Growth Mindset? #edchatma Q6 - Would it be beneficial to offer feedback to someone who is offering you feedback? Explain why or why not. #edchatma |
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3/22/16 Jo Boaler's Mathematical Mindsets w/ Maureen Devlin
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2/23/16 w/Henry Turner - Encouraging a Culture of Diverse Perspectives
Q1: What does it mean to have a classroom culture the supports diverse perspectives? Q2: What are the best teaching strategies to create a safe classroom environment that promotes diverse perspectives? Q3: How can students help to promote a school culture that supports diverse perspectives Q4: How can administrator and teacher discipline practices support or hurt a culture that supports diverse perspectives? Q5: What does it mean to have a professional culture that supports diverse perspectives? Q6: Please share resources to help us grow our understanding of why supporting diversity and diverse perspectives is beneficial to schools. |
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Having an Innovators Mindset 12/22/15
Q1 - Share why educators and learners will be better prepared having an #InnovatorsMindset. #edchatma Q2 - Reflect on how you think, communicate and collaborate differently when you have an #InnovatorsMindset. #edchatma Q3 - Describe an activity that you see as being innovative. Share how it’s different, new or creative. #edchatma #InnovatorsMindset Q4 - Describe why you should collaborate with people in other districts with similar goals. #edchatma #InnovatorsMindset Q5 - Describe how to have an #InnovatorsMindset and lead with innovative approaches but also follow the lead of others. #edchatma Q6 - How do you help to inspire an #InnovatorsMindset in others? #edchatma |
School Libraries: Your Second Classroom 10/27/15 Q1: What are some of the ways your school library is an extension of your classroom? #edchatma #msla Q2: How do teachers benefit from collaboration with their school librarian? How do students benefit from this collaboration? #edchatma #msla Q3: How does your school library teach students to be effective users and creators of information? #edchatma #msla Q4: What does your school library program or school librarian do for you and your teaching that you can’t live without? #edchatma #msla Q5: How are school libraries and/or school librarians leading innovation in your school? #edchatma #msla Q6: What is the value of having a certified school librarian in your school? What can we do to ensure this for all schools? #edchatma #msla |
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MAKING LEARNING VISIBLE - RIK ROWE LEAD MODERATOR
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9/1/2015 - Starting the school year right!
Q1 #EdChatMA What did you learn this summer that could improve your communication or relationship-building? (What have you learned this summer? Where, how and with/from whom did you learn it?)
Q2 #EdChatMA Identify any specific skills you acquired this summer that you plan to implement in your learning environment this school year.
Q3 #EdChatMA Share any district, school or grade-level changes on which you’ll focus this school year. Are you excited, nervous, worried?
Q4 #EdChatMA Describe a specific student’s journey from which you learned a great deal. How is that knowledge going to manifest this year?
Q5 #EdChatMA Share a different way you’re starting this year compared to last year. Why the change?
Q6 #EdChatMA We are really looking for input for this year's chats. What topics might you be interested in?
Q1 #EdChatMA What did you learn this summer that could improve your communication or relationship-building? (What have you learned this summer? Where, how and with/from whom did you learn it?)
Q2 #EdChatMA Identify any specific skills you acquired this summer that you plan to implement in your learning environment this school year.
Q3 #EdChatMA Share any district, school or grade-level changes on which you’ll focus this school year. Are you excited, nervous, worried?
Q4 #EdChatMA Describe a specific student’s journey from which you learned a great deal. How is that knowledge going to manifest this year?
Q5 #EdChatMA Share a different way you’re starting this year compared to last year. Why the change?
Q6 #EdChatMA We are really looking for input for this year's chats. What topics might you be interested in?