Kagan strategies have helped #learnlap accountable talk, clear procedures and practice using them.

start by teaching respect with sentence starters "I disagree because ______ (evidence)" "I agree and think ____" Also use talking chips. Have each write their input, group come to consensus then share others idea (not own) #learnlap

I stole from Paul Solarz and I teach, rock, paper, scissors, take turns, and choose kind. Teach listening skills & have to focus on evidence #learnlap

student's assign roles and responsibilities before they start, they aren't allowed to "drive in the wrong lane" teammates can ask for help, but they aren't allowed to do it for them #learnlap

Twitter has limited me and I can't reply anymore, so thanks for a good chat. #learnlap

Dr. V Tampa Florida Middle School IB Science #learnlap

With the changes to twitter, I have basically stopped using it. I used to get a lot out of chats, but it is difficult to follow and use now and more frustrating than fun after a long hard day at work. #learnlap

Used to do edtech after dark, NotatISTE, and a couple that my district used to host, tlap #learnlap

maybe 30 mins rather than 60, I'm so exhausted at night and then still have work to do for school the next day #learnlap

Love the reminds #learnlap

I haven't used other social media for chats so not sure which is best, 30 mins w/fewer Qs, the day and time work for me. #learnlap

If fewer questions could go to 5 or 6 mins, otherwise 7 is good. #learnlap

If reduce to 30 mins maybe 7:03, it's nice to intro first.

If shorter (30 mins) maybe 7:03, the intro time is nice start. #learnlap

Some other formats, short presentations, or other alternating options might be nice to change things up. #learnlap

Either works. #learnlap

Right now, No. I do an in person PD most Tuesdays at the University and then I do some others face to face in my district. #learnlap

Thanks Paul, it's great to "see" you again. Thanks for being so open to comments. #learnlap

good evening, can't stay on tonight. Hope to catch you next week. #learnlap

Laura 6th grade science IB Tampa Florida, prior cancer researcher, my current passion lifestyle and how it relates to health, happiness and longevity #learnlap