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Can you imagine all of the cool things that we could do if we weren't constrained by short class periods and a bloated state-developed curriculum?  We might have more opportunity  to create "learners" out of our students, rather than just teaching them content required to pass a multiple choice test!

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I read over the 4 A's and couldn't help but think that I had seen this before, just not via AVID. Isn't this just a rehash of the different inquiry models?  Nonetheless, as a Science teacher, I feel that planning lessons within the Accelerate and Advocate realm, challenges students more and provides a better learner-centered environment.

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I never thought of performing searches with the intent of targeting a specific bias before.  This may be more useful in a Social Studies class than in Science that deals with facts, not perspective.

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I never thought of performing searches with the intent of targeting a specific bias before.  This may be more useful in a Social Studies class than in Science that deals with facts, not perspective.

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I have been requiring reading with more frequency in my classroom (since the adoption of 1 to 1).  That Prism site is going to be a big help this year.

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I have been requiring reading with more frequency in my classroom (since the adoption of 1 to 1).  That Prism site is going to be a big help this year.

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Using WebEx/Google Suite or other forms of communication I'd want students to get to know each other by changing groups that work together every so often.

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Small group collaborations through Canvas and Webex meetings

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Integrating SEL with digital collaboration

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Integrating SEL with digital collaboration

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Creating learning experiences that ask students to construct meaning with other students so students don't feel so isolated.

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Intentionally scheduling opportunities for them to interact with one another. Some are more comfortable with that virtually than others, but it is important to make those available. Discussions, flipgrid, etc.

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Intentionally scheduling opportunities for them to interact with one another. Some are more comfortable with that virtually than others, but it is important to make those available. Discussions, flipgrid, etc.

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Students need to connect with each other and their teacher.  We can accomplish that through activities like this: Padlet, Discussions, Flipgrids, Peer grading.

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By finding ways for the online students to connect with the face to face students. Either through participating in class via webex or class discussions on Canvas.

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Allowing them to do work in groups, post discussion post on Canvas, and flip grip videos that don’t have to be educational but more fun student driven.

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All of our students learn virtually, but we try and create digital clubs and activities for them to build community. For example I sponsor a history club for History Day. We also have face to face meetings.

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I plan on having them do introductions with flipgrid as well as make a few videos throughout each month so they can learn from each other.

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My initial thoughts were sometimes as teachers, especially with high school, we automatically assume that students have certain skills when they walk into our classroom. That being said, even checking for understanding in correlation to the technology/apps/programs that I incorporate into my lessons needs to happen. (Alkire)

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My initial thoughts were sometimes as teachers, especially with high school, we automatically assume that students have certain skills when they walk into our classroom. That being said, even checking for understanding in correlation to the technology/apps/programs that I incorporate into my lessons needs to happen. (Alkire)

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It made me realize how much more I could learn in using Google for effective searches. 

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It made me realize how much more I could learn in using Google for effective searches. 

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My class is more like a math class which little research and lots of content to cover. I would like to learn how math teachers attack concepts we've covered in this session like differentiation and use of technology when they are used to pencil and paper.

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I agree with Rachael in that our DLF is now a regular part of our instructional with the necessity of distance learning. Being a 1:1 district I think set us up for success when in March-May 2020 because we already had most of the tools we needed to continue on with school in a non-traditional setting.

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Teachers play a role in students' relationship with technology

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Teachers play a role in students' relationship with technology

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I do think it is important to not only create opportunities for students to learn the topics and content of our specific classes, but it is also important to show them how to access that info in an un-biased and educated way.

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I didn't even know how to use Google in the way he spoke about, so that was new information for me.  But I have had the issue over the last few years of students not using their tech to its fullest capabilities.  I spent a semester making my students use the calendar and reminder functions of their phones to help them get their work turned in on time and noticed a huge improvement.  I do think it is important to show students how to use tech in a way that can help them organize their learning and their lives.

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I am also a bit nervous about all of the online work that will take place in the fall. I consider myself relatively prepared to transition to an online platform but I am really unsure about what the learning expectations are and what is expected from me by staff/admin

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A DLF is just a different way of learning. As students are exposed to more learning modalities (in this case an AVID framework), they develop new tools to utilize in their learning pathway.

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I think it would helpful to teach students how to use databases (that we have access to) like ScienceDirect to review authentic resources. In addition, teach them how to review these resources and cite them when making their own content and products. I know that they do similar things with citations in English but (in science) we can utilize this same practice.

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I agree with his observation that students only look at the top most searches and they really don't know how to search for information. I am constantly coaching kids on how to search with keywords and modifiers to give them less generalized information. They also tend to rely on the bits of information pulled from a site in the search rather than actually reading the sources for content.

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I agree with his observation that students only look at the top most searches and they really don't know how to search for information. I am constantly coaching kids on how to search with keywords and modifiers to give them less generalized information. They also tend to rely on the bits of information pulled from a site in the search rather than actually reading the sources for content.

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This actually more affected me in my personal research than in the classroom. I didn't know about the differences in site codes!

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As a middle school student monitoring student internet searches is difficult to say the least. His idea of using country codes is awesome, but to be honest I usually provide the sources for them.

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I think it's important for Ss to learn how to become more advanced searchers for so many reasons, including learning the advanced operators. However, Google Advanced Search tool is also a great place to start: https://www.google.com/advanced_search

I would also highly encourage your students to use the Explore tool in Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets. Here is a quick overview: https://ditchthattextbook.com/exploring-explore-how-google-works-for-you-and-your-students/

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I was lucky enough to attend this summers AVID DigitalXP (summer institute). AVID's 4A's model does a fantastic job of showing how to MEANINGFULLY & WITH PURPOSE integrate technology at various levels. The learning framework also showcases best practices (beyond tech), moving from teacher-led to student-led teaching and learning. While the emphasis is not on having ALL learning/activities/projects at the "Advocate" level, I think we also need to recognize and step away from always remaining in the "Adopt" or "Adapt" levels as well. Or, as November states, we are perpetuating the $1000 pencil model.

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In humanities, students begin learning the nuances around P.O.V.s impact on reading, writing, and analysis in elementary school. I think this points out that the way we explore/investigate topics should change, which fosters inquiry-based student-centered &/or even student-driven learning rather than passive consumption. So beyond research done within projects, how might we apply this type of learning and skill-building into everyday learning?

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"The one who does the thinking, does the learning." I've had the pleasure of experiencing Alan November talk on 2 separate occasions over the past decade in two separate districts. His message has been clear for years, however we seem to be slow to change in education. Before moving back to TX, I was out of the classroom as an instructional coach. Returning to the classroom has given me the opportunity to tinker, practice, and implement this way of teaching and learning but I now recognize that I need to stretch myself further and to not let the weight of teaching an AP class (time excuse) and instead move forward knowing that I can do a better job designing better learning experiences. Feedback from my Ss often reflects that how we do school in my class is different. I'm often met with push-back and obstacles based on the standardization expected between teachers in AP Classes which is a struggle. However, on the other hand many of my students reach out later to express how much they learned that can be applied elsewhere and how the way we learned helped them with college. With that said, my personal takeaways will include explicitly teaching and modeling best practices and critical thinking skills as how we "do school" in our learning environment.

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Overwhelmed, and anxious at all of the digital learning that I need to master as a teacher before I can instruct my students. I feel challenged to do more "global" digital work, but not sure how to add that into the content...
Rachael Creel

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Before Covid, it was a choice for some. Now it will be the only reality for many students across the globe. Digital learning is a way to connect so many learners from potentially all different backgrounds for one common learning goal/objective. Overwhelming to a pencil and paper math teacher, but excited to seek out opportunities to give our kiddos a more globally minded education.
Rachael Creel

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If we want to truly assist our students in becoming global citizens, we as instructors have to create assignments that help them explore topics from a global perspective. The virtual interaction piece with students in other countries that he mentioned has such a HUGE benefit even now more so than ever before! What a challenge we have been issued.
- Rachael Creel

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Students need me to give them opportunities to seek answers in safe environments where I am available to support them along the way while teaching my content. I must intentionally place those opportunities in my lesson designs to help them become a better global citizen. This skill is MUCH needed in our current global situation as we are inundated with information via technology daily!

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Trying to figure out how to get the information to the students and finding out all of the things they don't know.  Also wanting to try out the prism site to see what students are highlighting - very interesting

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Having the digital framework allows us to use technology in ways we never thought possible and allows our students to create new and exciting learning

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Thinking about making the content and assignments more global to take advantage of how much of the world opens to us

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It really got me thinking about how our students use google and how to get them to use it differently if we as educators don't know the tools

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Right now, thinking about my year of TEKs that my students need to master digitally, I am a little overwhelmed and excited.

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It is a great time to be a teacher and get creative with the way we have students explore their world.

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Alan's video inspired me to think globally and design new lessons with "Global Citizenship" in mind.

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Students do not know how to research through Google effectively, not through a global lens with sources from different countries.