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Welcome to the Building Bridges Padlet Journal!

This space is designed for reflection, collaboration, and growth. Think of it as a bridge connecting your thoughts, experiences, and insights with those of your peers. I encourage you to be open and honest, using this as a safe space to explore both personal and professional development.

Since this is a journal, the expectation is that you actively express your thoughts. Feel free to share in the way that feels most natural to you—whether through written reflections, voice recordings, images, memes, GIFs, or any other creative format. Your voice matters, and every contribution helps build a richer, more meaningful dialogue.

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Taking Pictures (Animated Short Film)                                            Instructions: To add content, click the "➕" icon at the bottom⬇️ left ⬅️ corner of the Padlet and add a comment. 

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Use the following guiding questions to reflect and journal.

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Use the following guiding questions to reflect and journal.

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1. How has your understanding of nonverbal communication evolved after this lesson? Describe any new insights or realizations you had about its impact.

2. Can you recall specific instances where you've effectively used nonverbal communication in your teaching? Share examples, not just with your ELL students but with all your students. How did these techniques enhance your interactions and support student learning?

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During a day at the park, two photographers connect over their love of taking pictures.

- Twitter @simonimation
- A short making of: https://vimeo.com/119494744
- Q&A with iAnimate: http://www.ianimate.net/spotlights/member-spotlight/item/ianimate-feature-student-spotlight-simon-taylor.html
- Interview with Chris Elwyn: https://animationseven.wordpress.com/2015/02/25/taking-notes-an-interview-with-simon-taylor/

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Instructions: To add content, click the "➕" icon at the bottom⬇️ left ⬅️ corner of the Padlet and add a comment. 

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Use the following guiding questions to reflect and journal.

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Use the following guiding questions to reflect and journal.

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How do you believe incorporating non-verbal communication, such as visuals, into the classroom can impact students’ understanding and accessibility to learning?

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Post a picture of the differentiation material you created.

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Post a picture of the differentiation material you created.

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Instructions: To add content, click the "+" icon. You may choose to provide your name or remain anonymous; the choice is entirely yours!

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Instructions: To add content, click the "➕" icon at the bottom⬇️ left ⬅️ corner of the Padlet and add a comment. 

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Use the following guiding questions to reflect and journal.

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Use the following guiding questions to reflect and journal.

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1. Consider the case study presented in the lesson.

While it represents just one scenario, we know that real-life cases can be far more complex or even simpler. Reflect on your own experience and describe an ELL student case you have encountered in your teaching practice.

2. What changes would you make in your thinking or actions to improve your support for ELL students? Discuss any new perspectives or techniques you plan to implement.

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After trying a communication technique, record a short video (2 minutes) to share your experience, like a video journal. Include details about the technique you tried, how you implemented it, and the feedback or responses from your students. Discuss any challenges you faced and what you learned from the process. Highlight why the technique was helpful or what you might do differently next time.

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Post video journal of yourself!                          Post your video adding a brief title and description. Take a moment to reflect on how it felt and share your experience.                                            

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Post video journal of yourself!                          Post your video adding a brief title and description. Take a moment to reflect on how it felt and share your experience.                                            

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What is one new differentiation strategy you learned, and how would you implement it?

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What is one new differentiation strategy you learned, and how would you implement it?

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Instructions: To add content, click the "+" icon at the bottom of the Padlet next to "Add Comment."

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What challenges do you anticipate when implementing differentiation strategies, and how will you address them?

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What challenges do you anticipate when implementing differentiation strategies, and how will you address them?

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Instructions: To add content, click the "+" icon at the bottom of the Padlet next to "Add Comment."

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Instructions: To add content, click the "➕" icon at the bottom⬇️ left ⬅️ corner of the Padlet and add a comment. You may provide your name or remain anonymous; the choice is yours!

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Use the following guiding questions to reflect and journal.

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Use the following guiding questions to reflect and journal.

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1. What emotions did you experience while watching this video? What new insights or perspectives have you gained? Take a moment to think and consider specific parts of the video.

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Instructions: To add content, click the "➕" icon at the bottom⬇️ left ⬅️ corner of the Padlet and add a comment. 

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Use the following guiding questions to reflect and journal.

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1. What are some misconceptions about second language acquisition that this module helped clarify?

2. What new insights or information did you gain from the video? Reflect on how this knowledge challenges or changes your previous understanding.

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Instructions: To add content, click the "➕" icon at the bottom⬇️ left ⬅️ corner of the Padlet and add a comment. You may provide your name or remain anonymous; the choice is yours!

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Use the following guiding questions to reflect and journal.

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Use the following guiding questions to reflect and journal.

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Reflect on a recent experience where you differentiated instruction for an ELL in your classroom. How did you feel about your ability to meet their needs? How has your understanding of the stages of second language acquisition influenced your ability to help students moving forward?

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Instructions: To add content, click the "➕" icon at the bottom⬇️ left ⬅️ corner of the Padlet and add a comment. You may provide your name or remain anonymous; the choice is yours!

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Use the following guiding questions to reflect and journal.

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Use the following guiding questions to reflect and journal.

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1. Reflecting on the experience of watching the introduction video in a foreign language, how did it feel to not fully understand the content?

2. Were you able to gain any insights from the English text on the slides, or did it leave you feeling uncertain?

3. How might this experience mirror the challenges that English Language Learners (ELLs) face when they first enter your classroom, and what strategies could you use to support them in similar situations?

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What strategies can you use to create a classroom environment where ELLs feel comfortable participating?

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Scenario 1: Math Struggles for an ELL Student

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Scenario 1: Math Struggles for an ELL Student

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Challenge: Maria, a 5th-grade newcomer student from Guatemala, struggles to understand word problems in her math class. While she has a strong foundation in math, she finds it difficult to decode the problem due to limited English proficiency. When asked to solve a multi-step problem involving fractions, Maria hesitates because she does not understand key vocabulary such as "sum," "difference," and "denominator." As a result, she becomes frustrated and disengages from the lesson.

Discussion Prompt: What digital tool from the list could best support Maria in understanding and solving word problems? How would you implement the tool to help her overcome language barriers while building her math skills?

Potential Tool Options:

Dreambox Learning (Adaptive math instruction with visual supports)

IXL (Provides immediate feedback and explanations in multiple languages)

Mathway (Breaks down math problems step-by-step)

ChatGPT or Microsoft CoPilot (Generates simplified explanations and translations)

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Scenario 2: Understanding a Science Lesson on Ecosystems

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Scenario 2: Understanding a Science Lesson on Ecosystems

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Challenge: Ahmed, a 7th-grade ELL student, is learning about ecosystems in his science class. He struggles to grasp the concept of food chains and energy transfer because the textbook and teacher’s lecture contain complex academic vocabulary such as “producers,” “consumers,” and “decomposers.” Ahmed is an engaged learner, but without accessible content, he is unable to participate fully in group discussions.

Discussion Prompt: Which digital tool(s) would you use to support Ahmed’s comprehension of science concepts? How would you integrate the tool into the lesson to make the content more accessible and engaging for him?

Potential Tool Options:

BrainPOP ELL (Animated videos with simplified explanations and interactive quizzes)

PhET Interactive Simulations (Engaging, hands-on simulations for science concepts)

Global Storybooks (Bilingual books to help scaffold understanding)

Unite for Literacy (Simplified nonfiction texts with audio support)

Nearpod (Interactive, multimedia presentations to reinforce key concepts)

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What are potential challenges in integrating technology for ELLs, and how would you overcome them?

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Check out these tools for the following scenarios.