Ben Everhart

[Ben Everhart @BenEverhart6]

@abbyporter01 I think it will depend by student, but generally feedback should be content focused. If a student is taking it personally, reflect on why? Is the writing important to them? Is your wording potentially too strong? Maybe a different feedback strategy would be better. #396FlynnS23

[Ben Everhart @BenEverhart6]

@MisterCV024 I wonder if a strategy similar to our letter writing would be effective in this scenario. It requires students to pay attention to the writing, but is also a more informal response technique for peer to peer feedback. #396FlynnS23

[Ben Everhart @BenEverhart6]

Another question I have pertains to the Dean readings - other than the final product, what specific markers can we look for to evaluate the effectiveness of peer feedback groups? Are there any red flags that can be observed and indicate a need for change in groups? #396FlynnS23

[Ben Everhart @BenEverhart6]

One general question I have on these topics is classroom time allocation. How much balance should their be between writing groups, partner peer feedback, or wider group peer feedback? How often would these be utilized over, say a 2 week span? #396FlynnS23

[Ben Everhart @BenEverhart6]

Another point of the Kirby reading that resonated with me was the section on Writing Groups. Writing Response Groups can build trust and camaraderie. Effective for feedback, you do have to establish guidelines for groups. Open mindedness & equal platforms are crucial #396FlynnS23

[Ben Everhart @BenEverhart6]

Something that the Kirby reading made me think about is the importance of authenticity and genuineness when it comes to teacher feedback. They warn teachers to be aware of their tendencies to just correct; feedback is more effective when delivered with some heart. #396FlynnS23

[Ben Everhart @BenEverhart6]

One key takeaway I have from the Dean readings is the important of proper prompting and phrasing. Sending students in blind is far less effective than initiating a peer review that has clear goals and assessments. Teacher prompting can make or break peer feedback. #396FlynnS23

[Ben Everhart @BenEverhart6]

@ScholarHess #396FlynnS23

[Ben Everhart @BenEverhart6]

@ScholarHess Hi Abby! I feel like to identify these groups we should rely heavily on our assessment data. State & School testing should show who may be struggling in our classes. If that data is insufficient, you can closely follow your students' individual proficiencies in class work.

[Ben Everhart @BenEverhart6]

@McdonoughTeagan Hi Teagan! I feel like this is one of the biggest challenges we're facing as teachers. You can either make the changes you can make in your day to day work, or you can look at the state you're living in and decide if that is a place you can stand. #396FlynnS23

[Ben Everhart @BenEverhart6]

One question I have about the HRL Guidelines would be what longform implementation may look like. In a curriculum do you teach a single "HRL Guidelines Class?" Or should instead the guidelines be integrated through your every day lessons & conversations. #396FlynnS23

[Ben Everhart @BenEverhart6]

#396FlynnS23

[Ben Everhart @BenEverhart6]

In the HRL Framework I found many ideas that came with my Media and Literacy class I took last semester. The encouragement of critical reading, and cultural awareness/responsiveness is hugely important. We must not be ignorant to think any text is without perspective or bias.

[Ben Everhart @BenEverhart6]

#396FlynnS23 Another thing I noted in the WN was the discussion of implementation. As a teacher, I often feel like I struggle to put our strategies and learning into direct action. The writing provided a guideline for choosing strategies, encouraging we rely on student data.

[Ben Everhart @BenEverhart6]

#396FlynnS23 One thing I noted in the WN writing was how Summarization was more effective than prewriting. Often times in school I feel like research and preparation are emphasized so much as being hugely important and beneficial. Not they aren't, but now I see them in context.

[Ben Everhart @BenEverhart6]

@ScholarHess @BPowell__ #TeacherEduMatters

[Ben Everhart @BenEverhart6]

@ScholarHess @BPowell__ Hi Abby! I love the fact that she addresses some of the humour behind being a teacher. Especially 5th grade is such a funny time for kids

[Ben Everhart @BenEverhart6]

@BPowell__ #TeacherEduMatters

https://t.co/Y8M5cmd4SD

^Math Professor who discusses different probability problems!

[Ben Everhart @BenEverhart6]

@DrPorcher
https://t.co/YE7Qs4b1nr
The cover of the Jannelle Monae song I was referring to. If you have access to HBO Max, he prefaces the song with a speach about his own worries & his discussion with Janelle about using the song in his concert. "American Utopia" on HBO Max!

[Ben Everhart @BenEverhart6]

#teacheredumatters Glow: I really liked the self-scaffolded lesson today. Helped me get all my work done & even leave early if I completed it early. Grow: For me it can be hard to think of a question/clarification without hearing you verbally explaining it first.