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Video Link: https://youtu.be/GZBML80p6lU
TurboNote Link: http://turbonote.co/share?id=5bc7dda530058c0014d4b43b

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Here is the code to my Google Classroom: bdxmsw

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https://prezi.com/view/xbNQ7MiqzZUenciyVhob/

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Classroom Problems and Technological Solutions

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Classroom Problems and Technological Solutions

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9/5/18

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Interactive website to help quiz students and assess their learning

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"It provides valuable information for parents, teachers, administrators and the community"

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First Street Elementary School - School Accountability Report Card

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Atlas Learning Academy Carlin C. Coppin Elementary Creekside Oaks Elementary First Street Elementary Foskett Ranch Elementary Lincoln Crossing Elementary Sheridan Elementary Twelve Bridges Elementary Glen Edwards Middle Twelve Bridges Middle Lincoln High Phoenix High

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Potential lessons, worksheets, or stories to use in classroom. Can use this link for research project assignments for students

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Provides information on new curriculum, textbooks, and educational tools

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Scholastic | Books for Kids | Learning Resources

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Find the best kids books, learning resources, and educational solutions at Scholastic, promoting literacy development for over 100 years.

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Examples of different seating arrangements and how they function (& if they will work in your classroom)

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Examples of sample classroom seating charts

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examples of classroom seating - Google Search

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How to obtain documents and resources without violating copy right law

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Sample images and documents for exit tickets to use in classroom

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Jigsaw technique and usage

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The jigsaw technique is a cooperative learning approach that reduces racial conflict among school children, promotes better learning, improves student motivation, and increases enjoyment of the learning experience.

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Site for teachers to share recourses, lessons, news, etc.

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K-12 News, Lessons & Shared ResourcesBy Teachers, For Teachers

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Ideas for effectively arranging students

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How students should be seated in a classroom is a question for every teach. See why one teacher allows students to choose where to sit versus having a structured seating arrangement.

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How to effectively create student data folders to give to parents

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Do you have parents who claim they feel "out of the loop" when asked about their child's progress? Sometimes, I used to get an angry call when interim report cards came out because parents didn't understand why their child had earned a "C." Of course, they had access to online grading systems 24 hours a day, and had supposedly seen the work coming home, but I knew I had to do something different.

I decide to create a folder that would go home every other week, and which would require a parent signature. This way, I knew that a parent would not be able claim they were not informed. My folders also require the student to do a self-reflection, which aides in the discussions at home about the current grades. Lastly, I wanted a way for the students to track their own progress with graphs and charts - hence the name Data Folders was born!

Parents are introduced to the Data Folders at Open House, on my teacher website, as well as in the Parent Handbook which is sent home. I try to cover all the bases so that parents are well-informed. They are told that it is a folder that contains data from their child's progress and that it should be looked at, discussed, signed, and returned back to school by the end of the week. They are always free to jot additional comments too!

While many examples of data folders can range from one or two pages, others can be extreme, consisting of 10-20 pages. Personally, I prefer to keep my data folders at about 5-6 pages max, with a cover sheet, a parent signature sheet, 2-3 graphs, and a student reflection page. Inserting a printout of the child's current grades form your gradebook is always easy and handy too! Creating your class set of data folders may be easier than you think!
Setting Up Your Data Folders
* Begin by purchasing a class set of two-pocket folders that have brads in the center (this is very important). Make sure all the folders are the same color, as this will make the management of passing out and turning in that much easier for you. Look for 1- or 5-cent folder deals during the back-to-school sales in August to get your class sets and always have additional folders on hand for lost or damaged folders, or new students that will need one as well.

* Next, create and print out shipping labels with "Data Folder" as the title, and maybe add some clip art, if you prefer. Make additional labels that have each child's name on it. Place the title label in the center of your folder, and the name label in the upper right corner.
Create Your Data Folder Content
* Inside the data folder, I create a welcome page for the parent, which explains that the data folders will be sent home every other week, and will need a parent signature upon returning to class. After the cover page, I then create an additional template, which has a column of blank lines to input the date, and a column of blank lines for a parent signature. Keep it very simple and you will find the best results.

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* I create graphs from a simple grid template for the students to track progress. I like to use one bar graph style, and one line graph style. This not only helps students to see their progress, but also to practice graphing skills for a real-life application! I usually choose two graphs from the following: spelling scores, Accelerated Reader stats, math test scores, math facts learned, or homework returned. Whatever you feel is most important for your parents and students to be made aware of are the best choices for your data graphs. Stick to your top two or three so that it does not become overwhelming.

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* Finally, the last page in the data folder is a student reflection sheet in which the student must fill in the date, and one thing that he or she was proud of since the last update, as well as one thing he or she feels can be worked on. This reflection piece is one of the most important in the process because students begin to see that grades are not given by the teacher, but rather earned by themselves.

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Holding Students Accountable
Data folders are simple to get started, and if maintained every two weeks, do not consume valuable teaching time. Parents will comment on how they feel more in tune with progress being made in your class, and students will have an opportunity to reflect and improve their effort based on their reflections in the data folder. All in all, data folders are a win-win for everyone!
How could you use data folders in your classroom? Share it in the comments section!
Charity L. Preston, MA is an author, teacher, and parent. Most importantly, she is an educator in all roles. The ability to teach someone something new is a gift that few truly appreciate. Visit her now at http://www.theorganizedclassroomblog.com or at her Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/TheOrganizedClassroomBlog to sign up for a free newsletter that offers free downloadable classroom resources every month delivered right to your inbox!

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Do you have parents who claim they feel "out of the loop" when asked about their child's progress? Sometimes, I used to get an angry call when interim report cards came out because parents didn't understand why their child had earned a "C."

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Ideas and examples of how to arrange large groups of students

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Images and charts that can be used to chart and track student progress

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graphic charts to track student individual progress - Google Search

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Seating Arrangements with Working Stations

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Seating Arrangements with Working Stations

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Ideas and examples for how to arrange working stations in a classroom

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Seating arrangement of desks in a classroom can have a big impact on the environment and student behavior. Here is one seating arrangement idea that works great for group learning and instructional time.

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Thought starters

1. How does this strategy serve as both a reflection tool and an action plan?

2. Notice how this reflection continues to push students towards deep understanding of the text. How can Be Sure To statements act as an assessment tool?

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"Be Sure To": A Powerful Reflection Strategy

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After teaching a lesson on argumentative elements in persuasive texts, 8th grade ELA teacher Julie Manley has her students reflect on their learning by crafting "Be Sure To" statements. Through these statements, students articulate what they have learned and create action items for the future.

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Various strategies of how to check for student learning during, before, or after a lesson

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Alternative strategies to use instead of Pair-Share

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Ideas, Inspiration, and Giveaways for Teachers

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10 do's and don'ts of how to effectively teach vocabulary

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Examples of various morning routines that can help get students focused and ready to learn in the morning.

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Do your students struggle with that time in the morning when you are taking attendance, listening to students' stories, and getting them ready for the day? If so, this 10 slide Power Point is just the thing for you!

We have created this resource so each day of the week there is a relevant task the students have to do. Here are the daily choices: Monday Memories (journal writing), Trivia Tuesday, Wednesday's Words (famous quotes), Thinking Thursday (logic puzzles), and Fact Friday (math fact practice). The great thing about this resource is that there is room to add on once you collect trivia, quotes, and logic puzzles. You could add a slide right to the Power Point that you could use for the following year!

We have found that our students look forward to these each morning and love the routine that so many students need to start their morning! Click here to find this amazing resource for FREE now!

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Morning Routine Activities: Getting Your Students Energized for Learning - Wise Guys

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Do your students struggle with that time in the morning when you are taking attendance, listening to students' stories, and getting them ready for the day? If so, this 10 slide Power Point is just the thing for you! We have created this resource so each day of the week there is a relevant task the students have to do.