Episode 63 – Authenticity for Classroom Instruction

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Overview of chat topic

Authenticity for Classroom Instruction

Questions from the chat:

Join @K20Center tonight at 8PM for a chat on "Authenticity for Classroom Instruction". It is going to be a good one and you won't want to miss it! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/oSKkkD6RM5

— K20 Center (@k20center) May 6, 2018

Let’s start off with some introductions. #oklaed pic.twitter.com/liwIk0uJES

— K20 Center (@k20center) May 7, 2018

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— K20 Center (@k20center) May 7, 2018

Our mission is to partner with you! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/KL9ChEsMMw

— K20 Center (@k20center) May 7, 2018

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Alright, let's get started!
Q1 In your opinion, what is authenticity as it relates to classroom instruction? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/ygI3NIv1KB

— K20 Center (@k20center) May 7, 2018

Authenticity is one of the foundational IDEALS of the K20 Center. #authenticity #oklaed pic.twitter.com/ANYD1GBwgv

— K20 Center (@k20center) May 7, 2018

A1: Authenticity is ANYTHING that a student does which has real world relevance to applying content knowledge to real world situations….. In other words, an assignment that isn't a damn worksheet! #oklaed

— Dr. Jason James (@James409Jason) May 7, 2018

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Q2 This authenticity thing, is it even necessary for student learning? Why or why not? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/uqvnPaGDNC

— K20 Center (@k20center) May 7, 2018

A2: and for the record, state assessments are the ABSOLUTE worst mechanism to determine if an #oklaed Ss has learned how to apply their content knowledge to the world. It is really a joke….. a bad joke

— Dr. Jason James (@James409Jason) May 7, 2018

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Q3 For you as a learner, what makes a learning experience authentic? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/7L22V385VT

— K20 Center (@k20center) May 7, 2018

A3. For me, I look it at as "How can I use it in multiple circumstances/situations?"#oklaed https://t.co/xN7vM2LhiN

— Andre Daughty (@andredaughty) May 7, 2018

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Q4A What are the barriers that prevent teachers from creating authentic learning experiences for their students? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/mIWe0JfumD

— K20 Center (@k20center) May 7, 2018

A4A Laziness and getting too comfy in a routine. It’s easy to do the same thing instead of keeping lessons relevant. For my class, tech is ALWAYS changing so I have to stay informed in order to keep my students informed. #OklaEd

— Jessica Bowie (@wanderingtchr) May 7, 2018

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Q4B How do you overcome these barriers to create authenticity in the classroom? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/1fralMlXNn

— K20 Center (@k20center) May 7, 2018

https://t.co/GL427DJTri is a great resource for authentic lessons, activities, and strategies. ⁰
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AND IT IS ALL FREE! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/FppzpCcqPj

— K20 Center (@k20center) May 7, 2018

A4b) I have a great team and colleagues to get ideas from, I have some blogs I love to follow! If you need some great math lessons check out the Oklahoma Math Frameworks! #oklaed

— Julie Robinson (@teachonyourtoes) May 7, 2018

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Q5 What resources are needed to create authentic learning experiences? Give #oklaed some examples! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/419oJWo5VP

— K20 Center (@k20center) May 7, 2018

Let's share some strategies while we are at it! #oklaed https://t.co/GL427DJTri pic.twitter.com/kLjGuzLR6P

— K20 Center (@k20center) May 7, 2018

A5: A career teacher. #oklaed

— Anne Beck (@MrsBeck25) May 7, 2018

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Q6 What do you tell people who say that authentic teaching is too hard and is not worth the trouble? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/dqU1u1UguM

— K20 Center (@k20center) May 7, 2018

Another strategy you should try! #oklaed https://t.co/GL427DJTri pic.twitter.com/xiTMKInwbV

— K20 Center (@k20center) May 7, 2018

A6 #oklaed pic.twitter.com/W1Mpf4PQhC

— Natasha Jefferson (@jefferson_first) May 7, 2018

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Q7 How does authentic instruction relate to student engagement? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/Fbu8pAig7s

— K20 Center (@k20center) May 7, 2018

How about another strategy? #oklaed https://t.co/GL427DJTri pic.twitter.com/eqKXHyLZ55

— K20 Center (@k20center) May 7, 2018

A7 Authentic instruction heightens Ss emotional interests. Ss are pulled toward a content area because they are energized, excited, and emotionally engaged by the material. Results in heightened comprehension in Ss!#OklaEd #SNUed https://t.co/HZDeylYg0I

— Kaleb Dye (@KalebDyeEd) May 7, 2018

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Q8 How do you facilitate authentic instruction when students have never experienced learning this way before? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/D4qMBzE6VW

— K20 Center (@k20center) May 7, 2018

Digital game based learning is a great way to introduce authentic teaching into your classroom. #oklaed pic.twitter.com/9WxsMXXsk9

— K20 Center (@k20center) May 7, 2018

A8 trust the data. S’s curiosity should remain high and does when we are authentic in the way we teach them. When they don’t care we should change something. #oklaed

— Kenneth Ward (@kennethdward) May 7, 2018

THANK YOU for joining us tonight! Just another obvious reason why #oklaed is the very best. pic.twitter.com/GpqgBFIcac

— K20 Center (@k20center) May 7, 2018

900 Make sure to mark your calendars for 2018 Innovative Learning Institute. It is a fantastic day of learning! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/LxbhZkNzqj

— K20 Center (@k20center) May 7, 2018

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Q9 As a parting shot, tell us about a favorite authentic lesson you have delivered! What made it so great? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/GKqDFRRzCa

— K20 Center (@k20center) May 7, 2018

Follow us for updates and resources. #oklaed pic.twitter.com/zwOJsFX7nV

— K20 Center (@k20center) May 7, 2018

A9: Pumpkin guts in October. Such great questions and awesome learning happens! #oklaed

— Ms.S (@KndrgartnROX) May 7, 2018

Boomsauce tweet(s) of the night:

Scott:

A8 it isn’t easy or for the faint of heart. You have to build a relationship with them and implement carefully—so they don’t even realize that you’re doing something different until it’s already done. #sneakybutitworks #oklaed

— Melinda Parks (@mcappsparks) May 7, 2018

Next week on the #oklaed chat

Confessions of First Year Principals: Seth Meier @SethMeier and Kyle Hilerbran @KyleHilterbran

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