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Reflection

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1. "Which area of the core 4 comes naturally to you?"
Targeted Instruction comes naturally to me.  My special education background is a great connection.  Having diverse learners at multiple grade levels with diverse needs required me to incorporate Targeted Instruction into my classrooms.
2. "Which area would you like to explore further?"
I am always looking for strategies to help teachers increase Student Reflection & Ownership.  I feel that this is the most challenging of the Core 4.
3.(Bonus) What do you think of the update core 4 category?
I think it was wise to switch to the new name "Flexible Content & Tools". Digital Content seemed to have more of a focus on "Digital" versus "Instruction". Teachers were defensive and thought they were being replaced with technology.

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1. Which area of the core 4 comes naturally to you? Reflection provides insight, data, and ownership to both Ts and Ss.

2. Which area would you like to explore further? Flexible Tools - I am not as familiar with apps and programs as I'd like.

3. (Bonus) What do you think of the update core 4 category? Flexible tools instead of Integrating digital content allows for more flexibility in resources, not just high tech.

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1. Which area of the core 4 comes naturally to you?   Flexible content and tools comes very naturally to me.  As a former classroom teacher at the elementary level, I focused on activities and strategies that were on many different levels.
2.  Which area would you like to explore further? I would like to explore data driven decisions.  I know there is so much data out there and I'd like to find data that can be used with fidelity.
3.  What do you think of the update core 4 category? Any time there is an update or an addition I get nervous how it will roll out. I think it will take time and evidence to show why it was necessary. I like the flexibility factor though.

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1. Which area of the core 4 comes naturally to you?

Data driven decisions because it has always made sense to me that I should collect data and change my instruction based on the outcome.
2. Which area would you like to explore further?
Flexible content and tools. I feel that I would like to learn more about types of tools as well as how to implement them into the classrooms. Grasping a stronger understanding so that I am able to present to others and understand what it truly would look like.

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1. What is compelling to you about PL?
For me the "ah ha" was moving to have students have more control. I thought I was doing this as a teacher, but after much research with PL, I realized I was still holding a lot of the control. Creating opportunities for choice and the needs of students needs to be considered!!!

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1. Which are of the core 4 comes naturally to you?

One would think the Data Driven Decisions would since that was my role for the past 2 years, but surprisingly the Student Reflection and Ownership. For Data meetings we use the ATLAS protocol and to nerd out a bit, my favorite column is always the "Implications" where teachers, supervisors, students, etc need to reflect on what worked, what didn't, and how to improve.

2. I'd like to explore Flexible Content and Tools more since it's ever changing and I like to know what the "next best thing" is.

3. I LOVE the update from Digital Tech to Flexible Content and Tools. We had a lot of push back from districts where digital isn't always an option due to service. This is broad and encompasses more living it open to interpretation.

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1. The area of the Core 4 that comes easily to me is Flexible Content and Tools. As a  tech integration specialist and a former STEAM coordinator, I see the value of using different tools for different learning.
2. I would like to explore more on student reflection and ownership. We have opening day on August 30 and I am wondering if EE has any resources on using "passports" to build reflection and ownership
3. The iteration on Integrated Digital Content to Flexible Content and Tools makes sense to me. The tools we use are not always digital.

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1. What components do you like in these model(s)?
I like that there is choice. I think it is important to understand how they could be helpful and when to use them. Also, it is helpful to know when a model may not work. A flipped model would not be idea for a complicated concept, especially if you have students with difficulty following multi-step directions.
2. What would you NOT want in your instructional model?
I think it is about having choice for students. Making sure that the model you choose is effective for the students you have and understand that you may need to stray away from some types of models based on the needs of your students and content you are teaching.

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1-For me..probably data driven decisions.  I am wading through todays workshop and what keeps screaming in my head is the question "how is this measurable?".  I am also curious how to secure "buy-in" with teachers as this seems to be or construed to be a "tall order".
2-Explore further = Student reflection and ownership--what is the rubric?  What does this look like?
3-??

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What components do you like in these model(s)?

I loved how it showed rotations and the stations connection to Blooms. Loved the better representation of the flipped classroom. Sad I didnt understand it sooner.

What would you NOT want in your instructional model?

I find that it could be difficult for the creation of playlists all of the time. So I just think this model would probably need less amount of activities and be interchangeable for teacher use.

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1. What is compelling to you about PL? Flexible pace and content - students don't all absorb material at the same pace or in the same way.

2. What questions do you have? How to help Ts make the shift towards PL without thinking its just more work.

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What components do you like in these model(s)? Providing student choice can be so empowering to students who lack confidence in the content AND for those who want to challenge themselves.

What would you NOT want in your instructional model? I struggle with station rotation for teaching material. Math can be somewhat linear in ways and it would be outside of my comfort zone to teach that way.

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1-Compelling?  Unsure....
2-How to secure "buy in" with teachers.

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How might you utilize this framework to support your teachers?

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1. I like that all models are "customizable" and have a reflection piece built into them.

2. I would not want a whole instruction time of direct instruction.  Just like how we get more out of small group interactions, I feel our students do as well.

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1. I love that PL is ever changing.  The models we learned about 2 years ago have grown and adapted which is INSPIRING.

2. I'm looking for more Special Ed classroom Models for Targeted Instruction. Some of our sites need the intensive 1-1 instruction at all times.  We encourage teachers to "toe dip" in student areas of interest to give them that choice, but they tend to look for a "model" to follow.

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1. I like the progression of implementation. I work with a lot of teachers that are hesitant to change current practice. By showing them a simple "Flexible Content" tool it opens up an avenue for deeper exploration.

2. I see a mix of flexible content in 3 Station Rotation Models at our sites. That's partially due to us rolling out this model last year (we'll focus more on flexible, blended and playlists this year)

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How might you utilize this framework to support your teachers? - Loved the video of Curriculum Mix. Would want to have Ts design pie chart just like the instructional model bank and have them reflect on current and ideal mixes. They could compare pie charts and explore how this is achieved in different classes.

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1. What is compelling to you about PL? I think it's an important shift in teaching. I can understand the push back because change is hard but seeing it in action is helpful to those that are resistant.

2. What questions do you have? How can I incorporate PL cross curriculum? Time management?

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What components do you like in these model(s)? I like the flexibility with these models. Student ownership is huge.

What would you NOT want in your instructional model? More work or organization for teachers/staff. They need to see the value in it to shift their perspective.

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1. What is compelling to you about PL?

Students asking their own questions and taking ownership of their own growth.  They know what they need to do the work and have avenues to meet it.
2. What questions do you have?
How can I help teachers become comfortable with students directing their learning? How do I show them the most organized way to let the students move independently towards their goals?

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What is most comfortable is student reflection and ownership.   This concept is just so powerful and as a classroom teacher I have found this to be the most impactful time and the best way to build community and respect for our realtionship and among the classroom community!

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How might you utilize this framework to support your teachers? I think any framework that teachers can be provided with makes their life easier. It;s another tool in their tool belt.

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I think I am most comfortable with Flexible Content and Tools.  I have created so many different materials to provide differentiation within my classes that allowed students to build / reinforce skills at their level,.  I am not well-versed in the technology portion so this is a part of my learning curve.
I think I would need to be more mindful about having students to the reflection. I reflect on my practice, but I didn't always give a dedicated time for students to do that.

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1. Which area of the core 4 comes naturally to you?

Student reflection and ownership. When I taught computer technology, or art for that matter, we spent a lot of time reflecting before, during, and after our projects to ensure success. For the most part, I attempted to make my projects authentic as possible (with varying levels of authenticity)

2. Which area would you like to explore further?

Data driven Instruction.

1. (Bonus) What do you think of the update core 4 category?

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How might you utilize this framework to support your teachers?
First I need to say it stressed me out just thinking about all the different types etc. and How I want to make it all more personalized.
OK So I came up with first creating the understanding of Why do we need to look into education differently. then I can see using the inventory of curriculum to look and see what is already available to them. THis then lends itself to creating activities with things you already have and without you needing to recreate. So for me the step one is to reduce stress over the thinking process of this.

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1. What is compelling to me about PL is  that it looks different in different places and that's ok!
2. The question I have is how do we keep the momentum going?

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1. What is compelling to you about PL?

The ideology of students having control of their learning experiences.

1. What questions do you have?

Administrators buy-in and education.

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I like  all of the models, but would really like to explore the flipped model a little bit more for PD
I would use all of the models depending on the context

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The mixes I currently see include  mostly foundational with a little bit of adaptive curriculum in the last year.  Trying to move towards highly customizable with the introduction of computer science tools.

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What components do you like in these model(s)?

PL looks differently for everyone.

What would you NOT want in your instructional model?

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I like the instructional models - I think the playlists are interesting but certainly require a great deal of time and effort to make them meaningful. I think that is the real challenge - to have meaningful pieces in the playlists / stations rather than "stuff" just to say that you are doing the model...