https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3 en-us 2021-03-10 17:23:22 UTC 2025-12-14 19:36:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4a1.png pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1294137199

What are some best practices you’ve discovered with your group for implementing lessons? For encouraging scholar engagement? 

]]> 2021-03-10 17:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1294137199 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1294137201 2. Is there anything that has been challenging or frustrating about mentoring?  

]]> 2021-03-10 17:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1294137201 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1294137206 3. Do you feel like you’ve been able to build relationships with your scholars? Why or why not? ]]> 2021-03-10 17:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1294137206 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1294137210 4. How have the designated relationship-building weeks gone?  ]]> 2021-03-10 17:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1294137210 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1294137226 It hasn't been as easy as in person: technical issues, distractions, general communication are challenges. Difficult to enforce consistent visual/verbal participation.]]> 2021-03-10 17:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1294137226 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1294137236 It's relaxing and appreciated to have a break for everyone, but can be challenging in a virtual setting to keep them engaged at times

]]> 2021-03-10 17:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1294137236 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295597306 Calling on students to ensure participation seems to work better in virtual mode]]> 2021-03-10 23:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295597306 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295598136 Taking more than one session to get through a lesson at times instead of trying to get through it all at once]]> 2021-03-10 23:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295598136 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295599155 Use a game to motivate the scholars to get finished with the lesson. Telling them that they can play a game if they finish at 6:15/6:20]]> 2021-03-10 23:51:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295599155 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295600044 Gently encourage participation by sharing stories they can relate to; compare topics to current relatable situation; direct information back to individuals to get opinion]]> 2021-03-10 23:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295600044 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295601868 virtual meetings competing with distractions and dinner]]> 2021-03-10 23:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295601868 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295607788 It's been tough to build upon relationships because a lot of them are not on the camera and when they are its only half of their face]]> 2021-03-10 23:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295607788 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295614777 Scholars not using the camera has been very difficult or showing only half of their face when they are on camera]]> 2021-03-10 23:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295614777 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295616557 It has been tough to know whether the kids are actually participating when they aren't on camera]]> 2021-03-11 00:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295616557 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295618727 If there has been any relationship building its been slight]]> 2021-03-11 00:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295618727 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295620207 Nowhere near what there is in person]]> 2021-03-11 00:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295620207 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295622181 With some yes, three or four of the six scholars of the five or six that show up each week, but participation varies and there are a couple of scholars I know less well! Grateful they keep showing up though and we try to engage and get to know them]]> 2021-03-11 00:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295622181 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295625059 More difficult as cameras are off for more scholars, but they are active on audio and in the chat at leas]]> 2021-03-11 00:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295625059 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295631410 They have gone pretty well because they love video games and its a way to bond/get to know the kids better]]> 2021-03-11 00:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295631410 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295633362 The scholars get excited about being able to play something and engage with one another]]> 2021-03-11 00:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295633362 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295636085 These sessions are nice because there is no pressure to achieve a particular goal. Scholars tend to be more communicative and more willing to discuss personal topics in these settings. Playing games is a popular way to bond.]]> 2021-03-11 00:08:41 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295636085 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295637401 The relationship building days have been some of the best sessions because the kids get to engage]]> 2021-03-11 00:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1295637401 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1322227842 Do you feel comfortable managing scholars’ behavior during mentoring sessions?  

]]> 2021-03-17 18:32:17 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1322227842 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1322228244 How can Higher Achievement (and VSCs) better support you?  ]]> 2021-03-17 18:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1322228244 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1322980769 Behavior hasn't come up as much - not a major issue]]> 2021-03-17 22:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1322980769 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1322982249 Harder to enforce expectations]]> 2021-03-17 22:34:34 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1322982249 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1322983924 Distractions are different
More excitement to do activities
It has been easier with behavior - more attention management]]> 2021-03-17 22:35:20 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1322983924 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1322990912 Turning on cameras - full face cameras expectations]]> 2021-03-17 22:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1322990912 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1322996175 Continue to do buddy mentors - 2 mentors to a bigger group]]> 2021-03-17 22:41:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1322996175 pchowdhury4 https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1323004657 incentives]]> 2021-03-17 22:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/pchowdhury4/1tp2ag3b74126tb3/wish/1323004657