What a week, friends! THANK YOU to all of you who stepped up in BIG ways. Whether it was being a learner at Reading Academy, helping in a different capacity this week as we had sub shortages, or being there for a teammate or colleague that needed you. YOU DID IT! YOU CRUSHED IT AGAIN THIS WEEK! Do you know what is a month away? DECEMBER TO REMEMBER!!!
- as a result of the steady decline in the number of test-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, CISD schools may begin holding assemblies and other events on campus? We will still follow CISD COVID Protocols and wear masks, distance as much as possible, and wipe and clean surfaces.
- you still have time to nominate this year's Teacher of the Year? Here is the TOY Website and Nomination Criteria and Form. Nominations are due November 5. Please turn them in to CK.
Make and Take: Schoology Assessment Workshop
Please join us In Blue House (Layne’s Space)
Building Schoology Assessments can take time, especially when you are just getting familiar with the different question types. What many people miss is the treasure trove of different ways to build interactive content within an assessment. In this workshop style session, DLCs will be available to help share resources, unpack the different question types and support you as you build.
Challenge Based Learning presented by Megan Schlossstein in Green House
Assess understanding
Check to see if students understand the lesson or directions before it’s too late. Setting students up for success is key. If we want them to do well, we have to prepare them and check along the way to see if they are on track. Some call this incremental evaluation. There are many ways to do this. It can be asking students to retell directions to a partner or having partners hold an academic conversation as you walk around and listen in. When there is a written product, check in with ELs midway to see their progress. This will help to catch problems or errors in advance or the product being turned in for a grade. If done correctly, these meetings can also be wonderful ways to build relationships with ELs.
Learning Space Environment | Walls That Teach
For the rest of the second quarter, we will focus on learning spaces and how we can make them inviting, engaging and organized for our learning community. Let’s talk about what’s on your walls.
Does it...
consist mostly of learner’s work (vs. commercial products or your creations)?
include learners’ names and/or portraits (photos or drawings)?
include a short description of what is displayed (maybe the I can statements)?
reflect learner’s choice and current work (keep them fresh and relevant)?
hang at learners' eye levels?
include work from all learners?
focus on process (consist of both drafts and polished work)?
show class as well as individual work (classwork might include rules, learning goals, and favorite songs, activities, or greetings)?
Please use this link to book a time with me so we can collaborate.
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