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| SteveHayes_RB60 | Welcome to #BYOTchat! Tonight’s topic is “Professional Development to support the creation & sustainability of a BYOT program†#BYOTchat |
| Mike_Penta | <– Co-chair of school climate/culture committee in a school district implementing #BYOT program next year. #BYOTchat |
| TimeToKnow | I’d like to start off by throwing this out there: to the teachers, what GOOD PD have you experienced? What made it good? #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | Hi @hugghinss @nathan_stevens @Mike_Penta glad were back for week two! |
| MyTakeOnIt | I’m curious: Who in tonight’s #BYOTchat is working in schools with existing BYOD programs? Who is hoping to move toward BYOD? |
| hugghinss | @SteveHayes_RB60 Looking forward to hearing from everyone tonight #BYOTchat |
| Mike_Penta | Music teacher is allowing 5th grade students 2 bring in music players 2 learn abt harmonies, melodies, beats, etc. with success. #BYOTchat |
| cybraryman1 | Best PD I ever had was hands-on learning #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | The best PD has been like a good lesson – engaging. #BYOTchat |
| hugghinss | @TimeToKnow The best PD for me ha been Twitter. There are so many who are willing to share #BYOTchat |
| 40ishoracle | Hey #BYOTchat! Can’t stick around tonight but my fav PD = Tech Petting Zoo. Every device we can find on the table and time to play. |
| hugghinss | @Mike_Penta That is awesome. Makes learning relevan to those students #BYOTchat |
| s_bearden | We are BYOD grades 6-12. But we have not done much formal PD, just given teachers the option to allow student device usage. #BYOTChat |
| nathan_stevens | depends on what level you are dealing with when it comes to mobile devices #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | I agree – too often teachers are not given time to practice new skill RT @cybraryman1: Best PD I ever had was hands-on learning #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | I’m a big fan of self-guided PD: Give teachers the choice of what device/tools to bring/us, choice of what PD fits their needs #BYOTchat |
| nathan_stevens | if they are staring out,nmore discussion is best to get them comfortable with the switch to mobile #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | @s_bearden Are your teachers motivated self-guided learners, or do they struggle with the devices in their hands? #byotchat |
| JanetLDee | @MyTakeOnIt currently piloting BYOD in high school with 4 teachers, 10 sections (approx 200 students) |
| hugghinss | @MyTakeOnIt Great point. Many of us are advocating for student choice, we also need to enable Ts #BYOTchat |
| TimeToKnow | .@cybraryman1 Something like this would give you a great opportunity to ask questions during PD. #BYOTchat |
| nathan_stevens | if they have had devices for a couple of weeks, then you can go more hands on #BYOTchat |
| TimeToKnow | .@s_bearden Without formal PD, are teachers doing a lot of collaboration on their own? #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | @JanetLDee How do your teachers receive PD? #BYOTchat |
| hugghinss | IMHO, teachers must be their own advocates. Find like-minded teachers who want to learn together. #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | What are your feelings about requireing PD versus making PD available to teachers who choose to take advantage? #BYOTchat |
| nathan_stevens | if you start with hands on in the first session, teachers miss 75% of what is being discussed #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | The best PD is self motivated learning, but that doesn’t work with everyone – some need hands on training #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | @JanetLDee Geat point: Often it’s more important to simply provide the TIME for self-guided PD rather than providing PD itself #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | RT @hugghinss: IMHO, teachers must be their own advocates. Find like-minded teachers who want to learn together. #BYOTchat |
| hugghinss | Yes: RT @SteveHayes_RB60: The best PD is self motivated learning, but that doesnt work with everyone – some need hands on training #BYOTchat |
| TimeToKnow | .@nathan_stevens You don’t think some level of “guided exploration” would be preferable to just discussion? #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | My dream is to help a school impliment Google-style “20% time” for teachers. #BYOTchat |
| hugghinss | Admins need to recognize that teachers need a voice in the types of PD offered as well. #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | As our dist’s webmaster, I am consistently surprised by what teachers don’t know! #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | great idea for a dist to allow time for self-guided PD, #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | @Mike_Penta @SteveHayes_RB60 I LOVE seeing teachers learn FROM students! #BYOTchat |
| s_bearden | @TimeToKnow @MyTakeOnIt We need to do more PD but we did not want to wait for a formal program to be in place b4 allowing BYOD. #byotchat |
| megormi | RT @cybraryman1: Best PD I ever had was hands-on learning #BYOTchat |
| Mike_Penta | @SteveHayes_RB60 What about having students work together with teachers to develop rubrics? #BYOTChat |
| nathan_stevens | @TimeToKnow i tried guided exp. 1st, but i missed a lot of the questions and spent more time answering them than presenting #BYOTchat |
| TimeToKnow | RT @janetldee: @MyTakeOnIt mostly on their own. We need to get common time to learn from each other. #BYOTchat |
| nathan_stevens | @TimeToKnow i have done several ipad pd session so far and the better ones let the teachers guide the workshop #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | RT @MyTakeOnIt: @Mike_Penta @SteveHayes_RB60 I LOVE seeing teachers learn FROM students! #BYOTchat |
| hugghinss | Great idea. RT @Mike_Penta: @SteveHayes_RB60 What about having students work together with teachers to develop rubrics? #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | In creating a BYOT program what should be the first PD? General tech knowledge or gimmicky lesson ideas to get Ts to buy in? #BYOTchat |
| TimeToKnow | My bad… do any of your schools use their common planning period as a chance for self-guided PD? (First one came out wrong  ) #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | Teachers need to realize that they don’t have to be major geeks to do BYOT #BYOTchat |
| hugghinss | Students have a sense of accomplishment when they are able to assist teachers in learning tech #BYOTchat |
| nathan_stevens | @SteveHayes_RB60 allow for a lot questions in the first pd sessions #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | @SteveHayes_RB60 Many teachers fear BYOD because they worry they will have to support stu tech & many devices = more struggle #BYOTchat |
| hugghinss | @SteveHayes_RB60 Absolutely. We should allow students to take the lead & keep in mind we are learners also #BYOTchat |
| nathan_stevens | @TimeToKnow as questions are asked, then we start to show apps and how to build app fluency #BYOTchat |
| s_bearden | @MyTakeOnIt I think that is a good reason for giving teachers a choice to allow BYOD, not requiring it. #byotchat |
| TimeToKnow | @nathan_stevens That sounds like a more teacher guided approach than a presentation. #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | There’s a trend among some area schools to do an hour late start (once a week) for PD – but it’s not going to happen w/ us #BYOTchat |
| Mike_Penta | @hugghinss And feel engaged in their learning! / students have a sense of accomplishment when they are able to assist teachers #BYOTChat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | http://t.co/cOIRRGwM has a great venn diagram on Technological / Pedagogical / Content Knowledge #BYOTchat |
| cybraryman1 | Teachers should not be afraid to learn from their students. Enjoy sessions at edcamps… that are student led #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | @s_bearden That’s where it gets tricky: tchrs need 2 b able 2 count on having a certain min expectation of tech in class #BYOTchat |
| nathan_stevens | @JanetLDee usually i have them bring in activit. they like and are comfortable with and we talk abt apps that allow them to cont. #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | Hey everyone this is my 1,000 tweet! So I need to say Twitter has taught me a lot!! #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | @cybraryman1 Yup: Can’t wait to offer stu-lead session at #EdCampBos, and looking fwd to hearing about #EdCampSS #BYOTchat |
| TimeToKnow | .@nathan_stevens @JanetLDee That’s great – build off of stuff they already know. #BYOTchat |
| s_bearden | @MyTakeOnIt How do you mean? #byotchat |
| nathan_stevens | @TimeToKnow it is what works best. allows them tobe comfortable with the devices. #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | @nathan_stevens are you byot or 1:1? #BYOTchat |
| nathan_stevens | @SteveHayes_RB60 1:1 and byot. we have students that bring their own device and 1:1 ipad class #BYOTchat |
| Mike_Penta | Out of curiosity, any districts have curriculum for students interested in developing their own apps? #BYOTChat |
| hugghinss | @cybraryman1 The very best PD session I have ever attended was facilitated by students. #BYOTchat |
| nathan_stevens | @TimeToKnow @janetldee i have been giving mobile since handspring first came out, teacher driven is the best #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | @s_bearden If teachers want to integrate tech in class and stus don’t have tech (or don’t have tech that can support the app/site) #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | that would be great RT @hugghinss: @cybraryman1 The very best PD session I have ever attended was facilitated by students. #BYOTchat |
| jdferries | PD= comfortable room, free coffee, whiteboards, time, toys, and a teacher who says †my goal is…†Let’s talk. #BYOTchat |
| TimeToKnow | RT @jdferries: PD= comfortable room, free coffee, whiteboards, time, toys, and a teacher who says †my goal is…†Let’s talk. #BYOTchat |
| TimeToKnow | .@nathan_stevens @JanetLDee You’ve been at this for quite a while! Most common question you get? #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | RT @jdferries: PD= comfortable room, free coffee, whiteboards, time, toys, and a teacher who says †my goal is…†Let’s talk. #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | free “real” coffee #BYOTchat |
| hugghinss | Teachers also need to be willing to just take time to explore blogs, read news article and become informed about tech #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | @s_bearden Yes! And/or design lessons that allow students to make their own tech choices #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | PD as it relates to pedagogy has to be more than learning about apps or lesson ideas #BYOTchat |
| lcarroll94 | @SteveHayes_RB60 not enough at my school!!! #BYOTchat |
| mrlundblade | RT @jdferries: PD= comfortable room, free coffee, whiteboards, time, toys, and a teacher who says †my goal is…†Let’s talk. #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | RT @SteveHayes_RB60: PD as it relates to pedagogy has to be more than learning about apps or lesson ideas #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | Shelly – What % of your teachers are on Twitter? #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | @lcarroll94 same with me, no one else from our BYOT/iPad committee is here. #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | @lcarroll94 @SteveHayes_RB60 So… how do we enable/empower teachers to seek chances to learn & take risks? #BYOTchat |
| TimeToKnow | .@hugghinss This takes a lot of time to get set up, figuring which blogs have high signal/noise ratio. Provide good blogs in PD #BYOTchat |
| s_bearden | RT @lcarroll94: @SteveHayes_RB60 not enough at my school!!! #BYOTchat >> Mine either but we are slowly changing that….takes time… |
| hugghinss | @TimeToKnow Agreed. I am referring to teachers making learning a daily activity on their own outside of pure PD sessions #BYOTchat |
| jdferries | @timetoknow our teacher resource room #BYOTchat http://t.co/jalt5guK |
| s_bearden | @MyTakeOnIt I think that TELLING teachers they are empowered to seek chances to learn and take risks is a start! #byotchat |
| neene | @MyTakeOnIt That is where I am struggling. Informal sessions with food encourage my staff. Need to find other ways to encourage #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | “@SteveHayes_RB60: @lcarroll94 same with me, no one else from our BYOT/iPad committee is here. #BYOTchat†I hear you! |
| nathan_stevens | @SteveHayes_RB60 before pedagogy there needs to a comfort level with devices #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | We need to put the teachers who task risks and the seek knowledge out in front – teaching others #BYOTchat |
| TimeToKnow | RT @SteveHayes_RB60: We need to put the teachers who task risks and the seek knowledge out in front – teaching others #BYOTchat |
| s_bearden | LOL this is what happens when I participate in 2 chats simultaneously I start mixing up hashtags!!! #isedchat #byotchat |
| TimeToKnow | @hugghinss Yeah – setting teachers up to be able to do this outside of PD should be a component of good PD. #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | @nathan_stevens how much comfort level with devices do teachers need if they are going to several different types in the room? #BYOTchat |
| hugghinss | RT @SteveHayes_RB60: We need to put the teachers who task risks and the seek knowledge out in front – teaching others #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | @s_bearden I’m not sure I agree: Telling≠empowering. Modeling, supporting, showing must follow #ISEdchat #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | @jdferries WOW – that is sweet! #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | YES! “@s_bearden: I agree! Sometimes ppl forget to COMMUNICATE expectations. It is an important 1st (not last!) step!†#BYOTchat #ISEDchat |
| mrlundblade | Agreed. Shared, INFORMAL teacher learning is important vimeo.com/8988360 @ddmeyer @hugghinss @timetoknow #BYOTchat |
| s_bearden | RT @hugghinss: Sometimes teachers just need exposure to possibilities. #BYOTchat >>YES! |
| Mike_Penta | I like the idea of student led PD for teachers. How was this accomplished? @hugghinss #BYOTChat |
| Brebeuf_IT | @nathan_stevens students are already comfortable. Free teachers to teach the subject & skills. Students Will meet expectations #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | @neene Food is a good place to start, but people need an emotional attachment/reaction to change their behavior #BYOTchat |
| nathan_stevens | @Brebeuf_IT students are not theones to worry about, it is the teachers #BYOTchat |
| JanetLDee | @Mike_Penta MIT @medialab has app inventor edu web site now: http://t.co/gsuWP0g9 you might be able to connect w/ tchrs there #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | @hugghinss And it helps to see their peers (and students) modeling #BYOTchat |
| FlyontheCWall | RT @s_bearden: RT @hugghinss: Sometimes teachers just need exposure to possibilities. #BYOTchat >>YES! |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | not enough of our teachers share what they learn on their own w/ each other #BYOTchat |
| 8Amber8 | having more access with #BYOT will help teachers share their voice #BYOTchat #tichat Communication will increase. #Tichat |
| MyTakeOnIt | RT @hugghinss: Sometimes teachers just need exposure to possibilities. #BYOTchat |
| hugghinss | @Mike_Penta It was a planned session at a conference hosted by a school in Dallas. Students came prepared to share #BYOTchat |
| neene | @SteveHayes_RB60 hopefully having more access with #BYOT will help teachers share their voice #BYOTchat #tichat Communication will increase. |
| MyTakeOnIt | “@Mike_Penta: I like the idea of student led PD for teachers. How was this accomplished? @hugghinss #BYOTChat†OpenSpaces; #Edcamp-stye PD |
| JanetLDee | RT @neene: @SteveHayes_RB60 hopefully having more access with #BYOT will help teachers share their voice #BYOTchat #tichat Communication will increase. |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | Where to start with BYOT PD – has any schools surveyed their teachers on tech knowledge? #BYOTchat |
| hugghinss | @Mike_Penta Panel o students shared their preferences for 21st Century classrooms & curriculum #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | @SteveHayes_RB60 Interesting thought… How would you “survey teacher tech knowlege?” That could be intimidating for tchrs #BYOTchat |
| neene | @MyTakeOnIt Tried student led pd. Teachers freaked. But it was yrs ago. Maybe new atmosphere time 2 try again. Maybe… lol  #BYOTchat |
| Mike_Penta | We started PD by buying our building principals iPads so they could experience on their own what could be done/pitfalls/etc. #BYOTChat |
| MyTakeOnIt | @neene Do you know about “Open Spaces” or “Open Space Technology?” #BYOTchat |
| TimeToKnow | @mytakeonit @Mike_Penta @hugghinss Care to share more details on OpenSpaces + #EdCamp? #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | #EdCamp is a conference based on OpenSpaces: Anyone can offer any session/conversation. There are 2 “rules” … #BYOTchat |
| Mike_Penta | @TimeToKnow Not familiar with OpenSpaces #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | Open Space Technology?? #BYOTchat |
| TimeToKnow | @mytakeonit @SteveHayes_RB60 Perhaps a focus-group-like discussion > survey? #BYOTchat |
| neene | @MyTakeOnIt I participated in a few Unconferences (part of Openspace tech concept) loved it. #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | is Open Spaces – like Ed Camps – where the everything is decided that morning #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | @mytakeonit OpenSpace/#EdCamp Rule 1: Whatever conversation happens in a room/session is supposed to happen. It’s organic. #BYOTchat |
| jdferries | @nathan_stevens once you give teachers permission to not stress over student tech, they feel relaxed and let IT handle questions. #byotchat |
| TimeToKnow | @mike_penta Ah – looks like @MyTakeOnIt mentioned it. More details on that would be great! #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | I would love to attend an Ed Camp #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | #EdCamp/OpenSpace rule #2: “The rule of 2 feet” Any participant can leave or enter any session/conversation at any time. #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | #EdCamp conferences are lead by the attendees. They start with the participants – anyone – decided what topics will be discussed. #BYOTchat |
| Mike_Penta | For those who did PD already with teachers, what helped them overcome fears of student tech misuse? #BYOTChat |
| MyTakeOnIt | “@neene: @MyTakeOnIt I participated in a few Unconferences (part of Openspace tech concept) loved it. #BYOTchat†>> Yup, they’re gret! |
| MyTakeOnIt | @SteveHayes_RB60 Yes, #EdCamp is based on Open Space (or unconference) model #BYOTchat |
| neene | Well @brophycat I think I’m off to the land of Facebook. Have a great night everyone. Ty #tichat, #edtech, #BYOTchat |
| TimeToKnow | @mike_penta I think this issue of “control” is a major barrier in general to #BYOT / #BYOD adoption. #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | “@SteveHayes_RB60: I would love to attend an Ed Camp #BYOTchat†#EdCampBOS is coming up at end of April in Boston #BYOTChat |
| MyTakeOnIt | “@SteveHayes_RB60: I would love to attend an Ed Camp #BYOTchat†#EdCampSS is coming up at end of March in PA #BYOTChat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | http://t.co/5qmVCjjI – Hanover, PA – great site #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | @SteveHayes_RB60 Good night! Thanks for joining tonight’s #BYOTchat! Hope to see you again next week! |
| TimeToKnow | @mytakeonit @SteveHayes_RB60 Got a link to share? #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | @neene @brophycat Good night! Thanks for joining tonight’s #BYOTchat! Hope to see you again next week! |
| Mike_Penta | @TimeToKnow I have to concur. Loss of control and lack of trust seem to be our biggest hurdles to overcome. #BYOTChat |
| TimeToKnow | RT @SteveHayes_RB60: http://t.co/5qmVCjjI – Hanover, PA – great site #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | regarding the control and student abuse – if lessons are engaging students will rise to the occasion and won’t abuse #BYOTchat |
| mr_magyar | RT @cybraryman1: Teachers should not be afraid to learn from their students. Enjoy sessions at edcamps… that are student led #BYOTchat |
| TimeToKnow | @stevehayes_rb60 Yes, but can we convince teachers of this being the case prior to introducing #BYOT? #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | http://t.co/eiskXYlm #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | I know we have some great students that would love the chance to do PD with teachers! #BYOTchat |
| Mike_Penta | @jdferries Great ideas! #BYOTchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | @TimeToKnow some – but some will come with closed minds #BYOTchat |
| hugghinss | Agreed! @SteveHayes_RB60 My students are in the middle of a project, and I don’t feel they are off task because they are engaged #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | More info on upcoming #EdCamp: http://t.co/ZePc8ULx #EdCampSS: http://t.co/y3AhUnI2 #EdCampBOS: http://t.co/xSFI35Vp #BYOTchat: |
| Mike_Penta | @SteveHayes_RB60 This has been my position as well. Students are generally good digital citizens when engaged. #BYOTChat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | #BYOTchat archives are on the BYOTchat website http://t.co/JGVatZn4 #BYOTchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | RT @SteveHayes_RB60: #BYOTchat archives are on the BYOTchat website http://t.co/JGVatZn4 #BYOTchat |
| SNewco | RT @s_bearden: RT @SteveHayes_RB60: #BYOTchat archives are on the BYOTchat website http://t.co/dIxsdN3f #BYOTchat #mlearning |
| MyTakeOnIt | I love this “We Trust You” video by @nchslmc students and @mluhtala: http://t.co/Kjnq3Ph7 #BYOTchat |
| s_bearden | RT @SteveHayes_RB60: #BYOTchat archives are on the BYOTchat website http://t.co/wsYNJosr #BYOTchat #mlearning |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | BYOidea was that name your idea @mytakeonit ? – I like the name! #BYOTchat |
| jdferries | teacher tip: ready-to-use tech placement (upper right of desk). no more undertable txting & teacher at ease when its in sight. #byotchat |
| Mike_Penta | @SteveHayes_RB60 Appreciate that! I report to all committee members and archived copy saves me some time  #BYOTChat |
| MyTakeOnIt | RT @SteveHayes_RB60: Also the byotchat website has BYOideas http://t.co/f8s1GO4s share what you think our next topic should be #BYOTchat |
| dpos26 | RT @cybraryman1: Teachers should not be afraid to learn from their students. Enjoy sessions at edcamps… that are student led #BYOTchat |
| Mike_Penta | @jdferries That was our superintendent’s first suggestion – devices out of pockets and on student’s desks. #BYOTChat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | @jdferries good tip! #BYOTchat |
| s_bearden | Via @SteveHayes_RB60: #byotchat website has BYOideas http://t.co/Z1YV6Vys share thoughts about our next chat topic #mlearning |
| hugghinss | @jdferries Great tip. I do that as well in my classroom. #BYOTchat |
| jdferries | @Mike_Penta took kids some getting used to but now they know what it means. harder to do with a 20″ screen gaming rig #byotchat |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | Goodnight everyone – thank you for joining #BYOTchat – let the team know what you want us to discuss next week – thank you!! #BYOTchat |
| Mike_Penta | A Tongue-in-Cheek Video About Bans on Smartphones in Schools http://t.co/P75n2woH #BYOTchat [VIDEO] Enjoy! |
| s_bearden | Great chats, #isedchat and #byotchat peeps. Signing off for now! |
| TimeToKnow | @mike_penta @SteveHayes_RB60 Glad to hear it! Archive will go up in the morning the day after. #BYOTchat |
| Mike_Penta | Thanks for another great chat! Time goes by quickly! #BYOTChat |
| jdferries | @TimeToKnow ha! not a tech petting zoo day. i’ll see if i have a shot of that on my tablet. flex. furniture &the keurig are key. #byotchat |
| MyTakeOnIt | Thank you to @SteveHayes_RB60 for moderating tonight’s #BYOTchat! Please visit byotchat.com & #BYOTchat throughout the week! |
| lcarroll94 | struggling with archive formatting… any success with this #byotchat ? |
| SteveHayes_RB60 | RT @Mike_Penta: Thanks for another great chat! Time goes by quickly! #BYOTchat |
Going off of the previous mecmont discussion, how do you feel about a very shy, introverted student attempting to get the same sort of information from a teacher as an open and outgoing one? I myself am not a very good speaker, and am very introverted to say the least. In fact, I have some major social phobias which have led me to skipping classes altogether for fear of being called on. For some people this makes sense if you are unprepared, but I typically am up on all my work to the best of my abilities. In response to your video, do you agree with how school systems function with normal test procedures? I find studying specifically for a test is rather self-defeating to actually learning something. If everything not on the test is thrown aside, and a person is really only studying for a good grade, then nothing is really be learned (and more importantly, retained).