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3 Steps to a Deeper Classroom: Unlocking the Power of Conversation using Google Forms

Rob Weddig

I thought this was great and really useful. Thank you, Dan Fouts! Thinking of different ways I can use this in my WHP middle school classroom.

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    I am still a little confused about how the essential question is developed.  Is it taking that quote and putting it into a larger context?  Is it taking a stand on the claim or counterclaim?

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    This strategy looks powerful and engaging. Can't wait to try it with my 6th graders. Thanks!

  • in reply to Stephanie Portman +1

    I think the idea is to ask the students to use the quote to examine both its claim and the counterclaim...and then take a stand and defend that position (i.e., do you agree with the quote or disagree with…

  • I am still a little confused about how the essential question is developed.  Is it taking that quote and putting it into a larger context?  Is it taking a stand on the claim or counterclaim?

  • This strategy looks powerful and engaging. Can't wait to try it with my 6th graders. Thanks!

  • in reply to Stephanie Portman

    I think the idea is to ask the students to use the quote to examine both its claim and the counterclaim...and then take a stand and defend that position (i.e., do you agree with the quote or disagree with it? Why?) I'm thinking that younger students might need that to be an explicit intermediate step; turning it into an essential question may be a fourth step for my 6th graders.

  • I absolutely love this idea and will be implementing it! I love how it gives the students time to process their views and thoughts BEFORE they come in to the classroom. I have presented questions ahead of time and had them write down their responses on their own and bring it to class, but I think your idea will make the discussion even stronger because of the ability to share a student's views anonymously so that more voices are heard. Love it! #OERScavengerhunt

  • There is something really appealing about the conversation idea.  I am not sure about the quote being big enough to generate deep conversation at the high school level but I'll give it a shot and see what happens.