Cadena Powers

Middle school science teacher, technology addict, & ready to take on customized learning!

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Part 2: Because our thoughts are magnetic. What we think about, we attract. #CSDEnergyBus

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“The energy you fuel the ride of your life with is entirely up to you.”#CSDEnergyBus

[Simon Sinek @simonsinek]

Play it safe and you'll always end up with mediocrity.

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I’m looking for examples of digital portfolios made with Pages on an iPad. Does anyone have anything they can share to help me get started? #everyonecancreate @AppleEDU

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@PhilipPulley Such a bummer.

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Q1. Outdated policies. We are required to post 2x weekly to our grade book. #Tg2chat

[Deanna (Dee-na) @2darythoughts]

Q1: What barriers or challenges do teachers face in transitioning to gradeless practices? #tg2chat

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@CovingtonAHS @HumResPro Thank you! I love this, so much to think about!!

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A5. I really like the idea of a portfolio, just trying go to figure out how to make it happen in my classroom. #tg2chat

[Deanna (Dee-na) @2darythoughts]

Q5: How can we ensure that students and parents are supported as we transition to gradeless practices? #tg2chat

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@GoSunDevils Perfect!! I would love to learn more about this!!

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@iamchiaravalli @Seesaw Do you think Seesaw is appropriate for middle school?

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@Hessteacherest @jessicazeller Yes! That does happen. Should I focus more on what works best for me in my classroom?

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@AaronSBlackwel1 Exactly. None

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Such a great question! I’ve been trying to have these conversations for 10+ years and I feel like I am no further along then when I started. We do a lot of talking, but I am not seeing much change happen. #tg2chat

[Deanna (Dee-na) @2darythoughts]

Q4: How can we encourage traditionally minded teachers and administrators to move toward healthier grading practices? #tg2chat

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A3. The district required grade book and having to post grades every week.

[Deanna (Dee-na) @2darythoughts]

Q3: What elements of a graded classroom have you needed to hold on to in going gradeless? #tg2chat

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@iamchiaravalli You are right.

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@AaronSBlackwel1 @AnnieHeartsMath I agree, focus on what you’re going to do!

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@jessicazeller Agree!

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Q2. Communicate the why. Focus on the learning that is happening in class. Have hard conversations. #tg2chat

[Deanna (Dee-na) @2darythoughts]

Q2: What steps can teachers take to build momentum and support for gradeless practices? #tg2chat

[Cadena Powers @CadenaPow]

@Hessteacherest Yay! Fill me in.

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Yes! All of the following. #tg2chat

[Rachael Kettner, NBCT @GoSunDevils]

A1 barriers teachers face could include:
-pushback from colleagues/admin
-lack of ppl to collaborate with
-not knowing where to start
-informing parents as to how/why
-how to actually go gradeless
#TG2Chat