Whitney Western

[Whitney Western @WesternWhitney]

@MissStevenson17 A10: a solid 7! #WeMake19

[Whitney Western @WesternWhitney]

@MissStevenson17 A9: haven’t done it yet! But I’ll keep ya posted. #WeMake19 Tuesdays are dedicated the weekly projects.

[Whitney Western @WesternWhitney]

@rachel_vangor A8: the love o meter is perfect for 7th grade because my students have a new crush everyday!! #WeMake19

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@rachel_vangor A7: absolutely! I can’t necessarily pick out what skills I need to work on. I think just continue practicing! It’s like learning a new language, when we don’t practice, we can’t improve. #WeMake19

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@rachel_vangor A6: it’s def tested my resilience & patience. As for teaching, it’s helped me rethink a lot of practices. I’m starting to become less rigid & allow more flexibility/freedom. #WeMake19

[Whitney Western @WesternWhitney]

@rachel_vangor A5: I use YouTube to help if I’m struggling… or I start over! It’s usually just a careless mistake. #WeMake19

[Whitney Western @WesternWhitney]

@rachel_vangor A4: we watched a movie & ate candy today… can’t complain #WeMake19

[Whitney Western @WesternWhitney]

@CourtneyG1511 Celebrating the small wins will help build their confidence and will push them to do more. Celebrate the light of an LED! #WeMake19

[Whitney Western @WesternWhitney]

@CourtneyG1511 A3: Honestly, I think a lot of students in the middle school could handle the projects we are currently doing! Obviously starting simple would be best, but they could def work up to book projects. #WeMake19

[Whitney Western @WesternWhitney]

@CourtneyG1511 A2: besides this class, the only experience I have with makerspace is through tech conferences and other presentations! #WeMake19

[Whitney Western @WesternWhitney]

@CourtneyG1511 A1: Absolutely. I think a lot of it has to do with confidence though! #WeMake19

[Whitney Western @WesternWhitney]

@MsScanlon22 A9: So much that my kids tell me that they are reflected out 😂 #WeMake19

[Whitney Western @WesternWhitney]

@anthony_gambina A8: I think coding has a lot of teachable moments. Some students will catch on faster than others & they can teach/help their classmates for a lot of it. #WeMake19

[Whitney Western @WesternWhitney]

@anthony_gambina A7: My performances! I use a microphone that changes to different voices and Allow students to use it in class discussion. They LOVE it. #WeMake19

[Whitney Western @WesternWhitney]

@anthony_gambina A6: active notes! I like to get students moving so I’ll have them take notes that are posted around the room which may also include a very brief activity including the concept in the notes. #WeMake19

[Whitney Western @WesternWhitney]

@JaclynnDefina A5: never longer than 15 mins! Lecture is always brief and only if it’s necessary. #WeMake19

[Whitney Western @WesternWhitney]

@Mr_Ferara @JaclynnDefina I am a huge advocate for choice! The buy in is much better!

[Whitney Western @WesternWhitney]

@DanaRende What a simple but effective response. Love it.

[Whitney Western @WesternWhitney]

Q3: What are some strategies you use to stop yourself from giving students the answer or helping them too much during higher-order thinking projects, etc? #WeMake19

[Whitney Western @WesternWhitney]

@Mr_Ferara Sometimes they just need positive encouragement!!

[Whitney Western @WesternWhitney]

@EvershedLauren Yes!! This is me to a T

[Whitney Western @WesternWhitney]

Q2: What role do you find is your weakest (Ethnographer, Documentarian, Studio manager, or Wise Leader)? Why do you think this is a role you might struggle with? #WeMake19