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2021-2022 Summer Professional Learning Choice Board

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Takeaways:
1. Disciplinary literacy isn't just about understanding but interacting with the text and using it to build their knowledge.
2. Disciplinary literacy is important for all readers, regardless of ability or reading level.
3. Disciplinary literacy encompasses multiple facets of engaging with a text, including reading, listening, talking, writing, and thinking.
Questions
1. What's the easiest way to make inquiry projects differentiated and engaging, while also ensuring that we are aligned with the standards?
2. What can we do to individualize instruction around disciplinary literacy?
Action
1. I think this year I want to implement more small group instruction or even stations. I think this would address my second question on how to individualize instruction for students surrounding disciplinary literacy, by grouping students with similar abilities.

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I'm taking the google certification course and they use iorad and now that I see that I can make those too, I'm so excited! It'll make posting tutorials so much easier. I posted a lot of tutorials over this year and knowing iorad existed would have helped out so much. I will definitely be getting that extension now!

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I created this because it perfectly illustrates how I feel about teaching. Students need teachers who love what they do, and want to accommodate for their specific learning needs.

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After looking through the articles and experimenting with some of the tools Parlay is my favorite. My 3 Takeaways: 1. It lets students comment anonymously. 2. Parlay is a fun way to encourage respectful discussions with each other. 3. Another great feature is other media and links can be added easily to it.
Questions: 1. Is there a way to approve comments before students see them?
2. Will students want to actively engage in the discussions?
3. How does this compare to edpuzzle or other similar platforms?
Action: I think this would be a great way to implement number talks in the classroom. The anonymity helps students feel more comfortable having discussions especially those students that are extremely shy. It could also be used to provide feedback to students on their work.

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Takeaways: 1. We forget how easy math can be because we know the language. Not everyone has that luxury. 2. In order to help ELL students participate in ELA discussions, you can use purposeful sentence starters. 3. You have to provide lots of examples, realia, and opportunities to write. Encourage them to make mistakes because that is how we learn.
Questions: 1. What are some ways to help my ELL families be more comfortable communicating with me? 2. What are the most important cultural differences to keep in mind?
Action: I can display sentence starters around the room for all my students to use. It may encourage my ELL students to speak up more in class. I can also send out a survey to parents to find out their preferred method of communication. I want them to be comfortable contacting me at any time.

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I created an infographic to explain my Why. I want students who feel different to have someone they can come to for help. I love helping the more difficult to handle students. Students need someone to believe in them and help them believe in themselves. I started teaching so that I could make a difference by helping students who feel lost, invisible, dumb, and alone. My Why was inspired by my experiences with teachers when I was in school.