Welcome to #3rdchat! We are glad you are here! Tonight YOU are the experts! We are excited to learn best practices from all of you! Welcome to What Works Wednesday!
A1: Student Portfolios varied on the task. Eg: Math Journals with composition books allowed students to show their thinking when problem solving. Meanwhile, Science journals lived in Google Slides so students could best utilize different media to share what they learned. #3rdchat
A2: I am so glad this question is up.. because I REALLY struggle with student portfolios and keeping up them- so I am interested to hear what everyone does! #3rdchat
A1: I love using @Seesaw to support my kids in capturing their learning. I feel I could be more intentional with this. It is still a work in progress. #3rdchat
A2 I still keep paper portfolios. The students add work they are proud of as well as items that show growth. I also use seesaw to show student growth over time. #3rdChat
A2:I feel like what works best from my math core time is mini lessons, with more guided practice time for them. Independent work usually comes from our curriculum, but I like to take the skills we are spiraling or need more work on and do Problem based learning with them #3rdchat
A2: I posted a word problem first. I allowed to Ss to solve it any way they could. Ss used conceptual models & procedural knowledge in collaborative environments. Then I taught the new skill. Little practice and on new skill. Personalized time on the computer to finish. #3rdchat
A1: We do a weekly parent notebook where Ss write letters to & from home. Parentss often respond! This NB has shown great growth over the course of the year as students hone writing skills. Parents can connect, Ss can share experiences, and I can track growth!win-win-win #3rdChat
I prefer the gradual release of responsibility coupled with students sharing their thinking on how they approach math challenges. Also limits teacher talk and promotes student engagement. #3rdChat
A1 - I keep a paper portfolio with writing samples, math tests, and some reading tests. This semester I am having the students make google slides about the subjects and grades to share with parents using their portfolios. #3rdchat
A1 My students’ portfolios have been mainly digital on @Seesaw for the past three years. It’s been working very well for family communication and for assessment, as well as giving feedback and reflecting on work. #3rdchat
Q3: The question of whole group vs. small group instruction seems to be a recurring question. What works best for ELA? What does a typical ELA day look like in your classroom? #3rdchat
A2: I start with a warm-up and multiplication/math songs. Then we head into the lesson (whole group), guided practice, and independent practice. We then use technology in small groups, rotating for 1on 1 time to fill in gaps. It's working but always needs fine-tuning! #3rdChat
A2: We normally start with a problem solving activity. Short whole group lesson followed by partner/independent work based on where we are and small group instruction. Then fluency practice through games. #3rdchat
A3: I feel like small group instruction is so much more effective and if I could teach my whole day that way I would. I also try and stick with mini lessons with these or atleast some teaching, lots of practice, then a little more teaching. #3rdchat
A3: ELA=Combinations of large group, small group, & individual instruction. Modeled through read alouds & Shared Reading w/whole group. Used Guided Reading groups to differentiate & raise intensity. Conferenced regularly with Ss & what they were reading. #3rdchat
A3 - Whole group for 30 or so minutes (just depends on the day), independent or partner practice on what we just went over for 20 minutes or so, then onto independent work on math facts (@XtraMath_US ), skills on @ProdigyGame, or skills on @IXLLearning#3rdchat
A3: We do Daily 5ish rotations. Working w leveled groups & mixed ability groups on 6 stations daily- Guided Reading (teacher), Read-to-self, Partner (reader's theater), typing, writing, & engineering. Students are engaged! I change them up when things get too stagnant. #3rdChat
A2: I am finding I do a hybrid. Sometimes whole group and other times small group instruction with rotations like centers. Still trying to put my finger on what works well for my group this year. They are puzzling! #3rdchat
A4: Project Based is student-paced. I created open time to make sure students can optimize their time. I would conference with students reularly to see if they are meeting their goals. Other times, I monitored students' work and ask questions. #3rdchat
A4: I feel like before doing any PBL building things like perseverance, team work, and grit are super important.. so doing things like challenges where they have to do multiple attempts to be successful has helped build up our grit. #3rdChat
A3 - while group instruction for 15-20 minutes, then independent or partner practice on skill, then independent work on @ReadTheory, @ReadWorks , or independent reading. I use this time to read individually with students or groups. #3rdchat
A3 I use a combo of whole group and small group instruction. I also touch base with individuals when time allows. I use a lot of mini lessons and try to give my students lots of time to read,write, and discuss while I listen in. #3rdChat
A3: I do one day of introducing the skills and story whole group, then rotations with small group instruction three days. Test on Fridays. I think my students respond to small groups because I can truly hone in on their skill level. #3rdchat
A2 For math I use a variety of hands-on & deep thinking activities. I like 2 include unique “tasks” from people such as @SteveWyborney, @Simon_Gregg, @beesandbombs 2 bring depth 2 our math time. There’s lots of discussion, journalling and exploring. #3rdchat
A4: Genius Hour. Currently students have selected a Native American tribe within the US and put together a google slide pres met with a presentation rubric. Scoring cats are Voice, Eye Contact, Creativity, Content Knowledge. #3rdChat
A4 - We have done a lot of authentic learning with courthouse visits, making blankets, and student led conferences. In writing the student are going to write about what they can do to help out in our community. Hoping to get a project out of thei ideas #3rdchat#stilllearning
A4: For my class- I build #PBL opportunities tied to my units. This week we are reading about winter sports so Ss are tasked w/ creating skiers out of aluminum and popsicle sticks, then we will predict & time them off student created mountains. #3rdChat
A3 I am using the Daily Five program which is a combination of all sorts of language work and types of instruction. We do a whole class mini lessons. There is lots of choice for students to work together or alone and time to work with me. #3rdChat
Agreed! We have been spending a lot of time discussing the action in the problem and applying reading skills as we approach problems. Also approaching new content in problem solving helps me uncover prior learning and address misconceptions. #3rdchat
A5: The best way we start our day is with a soft start. Kids come into the room, lights are off (except for lamps) and soft music is playing. They can do a choice activity (games, playdough, draw, read). We love it so much we are going to start doing a soft end as well! #3rdChat
A5: In the AM, a task was on the board. Usually a word problem for math. Students settled into work as they caught up with one another. Time out for AM meeting. PM, we talked a little bit about what to look forward to tomorrow. #3rdchat
The end of the day routine is a mountain I have yet to climb successfully. In regard to transitions we hammer them until our muscle memory is on point while recognizing positive behaviors during the process. #3rdChat
A5 We start the day with music, review of previous material, making a plan for the day. Students work to solve a problem, get organized, visit the library, and get settled. It gives me a chance to talk to each one as the day begins. #3rdchat
A5: My day starts w/ breakfast, attendance, & pull-outs. Mornings are fluid. The end of the day can get hairy because I don't want to waste time but I have found that ending the day with agendas, clean-up, @GoNoodle or a review game makes the day end on a happier note. #3rdChat
A4 For me, PBL is linked almost completely with my STEAM Projects using the engineering and design process. Every six days and I link read alouds and other literacy links to all of them. This has become my new favourite part of teaching!! #3rdChat
A5 part 2 for transitions during the day we skip count multiples. It keeps conversations from beginning and practices a much needed skill. #3rdchat At the end of the day I usually have to shove them out the door because I lose track of time. #3rdchat
A5: The best way we start our day is with a soft start. Kids come into the room, lights are off (except for lamps) and soft music is playing. They can do a choice activity (games, playdough, draw, read). We love it so much we are going to start doing a soft end as well! #3rdChat
A6: If you walked into my room during intervention time you would see 6-7 small groups happening based upon students instructional level. This is one of my favorite times of the day because we can meet students where they are and move them forward from that point #3rdChat
A6: Intervention & enrichment decisions are made on the spot through conferencing, observations, & feedback. Coherence between prescribed , prerequisite & advanced skills is evident. Intervention & enrichment are not an event, they are part of the daily process. #3rdchat
A5: in terms of the morning we utilize a soft start with one song a week from Go Noodle. Using the same song each day encourages participation and safety in risk. #3rdChat
A5 - Morning routines run smoothly, Ss usually work on any unfinished work or on their chromebooks. Once pledge is said, we take a few minutes to share news. Transitions usually facts or questions about things we are learning. Closing, work in progress. #3rdchat
A6 I am blessed to have an assistant in my room for about 45 minutes a day. It gives me the opportunity to pull small groups for specialized focus. #3rdchat
A6: Intervention is done 1 to 1 or a very small group 2-3 Ss! We work on targeted advanced skills/deficiencies that can be measured. I pull high Ss to challenge, groups maintaining, and lower students w/ areas of weakness. Everyone can improve and no one is perfect! #3rdChat
A6: Small groups are key. One group with me. Another group working on a skill with a game or activity. Another group working fluency or a comprehension game. It is always fluid and changing. #3rdchat
A5 In the a.m. we start with Daily Five. The end of the day is dedicated to the What Stuck With You activity. We watch a short video from @thekidshouldsee that links directly with a current #STEAM challenge or other outcome and we discuss & write on sticky notes. #3rdChat
A6 - Intervention would be Small group work or individual instruction. It could consist of practice on skills through papers, games, or student modeling. #3rdchat
A7: We use a lot of technology in small groups. I love all the things we can do with iPads. Green screen, claymation, Seesaw... it's all awesome! #3rdChat
This week we R linking architecture from science, geometry & descriptive language to create castles and later write about them. I recently did an inventors pbl for Kid Inventor Day. I generally start with a wonderful book or quirky holiday & look at overarching themes. #3rdchat
A7: I like to put the learner 1st when it comes to tech choices. Tech should optimize learning experiences. Any tech that allows students to communicate, collaborate, create, and think critically is my favorite. #3rdchat
I found a printable online somewhere that said ‘what stuck with you’ and that’s where the sticky note idea came from. I also fell in love with @thekidshouldsee vids & started to link them to what was currently going on in my classroom. 2/ #3rdchat
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@Ron_Martiello, @thekidshouldsee, @thekidshouldsee
A7 flipgrid and seesaw are my favorites. We have also been using book creator more. It is very kid friendly and my students seem to gravitate toward it. #3rdchat
I then started combining the two ideas and having children write on the sticky notes during and after our short discussions of the videos. The sticky note can include pictures and words. I currently have about 60 sticky notes surrounding the ‘What Stuck With You’ sign! #3rdchat
Q8: There are many options for record keeping and lesson planning. Online? Paper-pencil? What works best for lesson planning and your grade book? #3rdchat
It’s a perfect end to the day and even though we can all get tuckered out, this always ends the day with a buzz of learning connections and conversations! #3rdchat
A8: Composition books work well for me. My plans are a mess. I draw sketches, paste tables, make notes in the margins. I love the tech, but I need room for free-form lesson planning. #3rdchat
A8: I feel like I've done it all when it comes to lesson planning. I'm back to paper pencil planning.. I LOVE my happy teacher planner, I don't think I will go back to digital! #3rdChat
A8 - My coworkers and I work together in lesson plans (we each take a few subjects), so we use google docs to share. Grades are done with the district on @MyPowerSchool. #3rdchat
A9: I am a work-a-holic... I would work every possible minute if I could. I have to leave all of my things at school.. so I can disconnect. I work hard to try and get them done before I leave so I don't have to stress about them later. That's what works best for me. #3rdChat
A9: AM workouts before school 5 days a week. It is my time and I love it. I'm energized for the school day. Cardio and strength training will help me stay fit for my future years. AM workouts also give me time for family time at night. #3rdchat
