Co Planning Transitions by https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu Grade 6-8 en-us 2020-07-15 03:11:54 UTC 2024-06-25 08:51:45 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. Give students the time frame of how long they have for each activity. On the interactive whiteboard have a large clock or countdown for students to see and give them plenty of notice when time is running out. johnmulligan https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654936892 2020-07-15 08:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654936892 2. Have students 'reset' and get their focus back onto the teacher and away from the last activity. johnmulligan https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654938003 Teacher says something that is used as a trigger which gets students attention i.e. "One. Two. Three. Eyes on me".  Or "pens down hands up" or a line from a song they like and they say the next line.  Alternatively a short phrase or line from a song or move could be played.  
This will allow students to refocus and to move on to the next activity, saving time trying to get them to finish the old activity or making sure they are all ready to move on.]]> 2020-07-15 08:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654938003 3. Provide clear and concise directions johnmulligan https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654941170 Make sure that students know what the directions are and that they understand exactly what is expected of them. For students this will require extra patience and help. They may need to have frequent reminders of what they need to do.]]> 2020-07-15 08:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654941170 4. Offer Feedback johnmulligan https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654945719 During transitions if a student have done a good job they should congratulated on this, taking the time to celebrate success no matter how small will help to build up students confidence.  
Constructive criticism can also be given here giving students more explanation of what is needed from them.]]> 2020-07-15 08:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654945719 5. Signal Words johnmulligan https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654948026 Use a signal word to prepare students for the next activity.  They should be pre-warned first that it is upcoming.
This word could be one that students need to learn.  I teach students who are not native language learners.  Therefore it would be beneficial if this word were to change on a weekly or  fortnightly basis.  This has the added benefit of students hearing it over and over again and learning its pronunciation and helping them remember it.
The use of the word will follow with the beginning of the next activity.]]> 2020-07-15 08:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654948026 Resources johnmulligan https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654950168 http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/insp/html/transitioning_between.html  Supporting behaviour and social participation of all students.

https://www.yourtherapysource.com/blog1/2018/03/15/how-to-help-students-transition-activities/  YTS, transitions.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/mastering-transitions-todd-finley Edutopia]]> 2020-07-15 08:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654950168 1. Exit ticket johnmulligan https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654951681 At the end of class students will write down one thing which they have learnt and one thing that they struggled with or did not understand in the class.  They will give this piece of paper to the teacher.  This information can then be used to help the teacher plan review classes and re-design the class to the benefit of the student.
Students with special educational needs can give this orally at the end of class if they are unable to write it or type it and email to the teacher. ]]> 2020-07-15 08:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654951681 2. Homework Check johnmulligan https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654953000 Quickly go through the class to ensure that students have written down the homework and what they need to do. Once they have they may begin to queue at the door.]]> 2020-07-15 08:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654953000 3. Orderly Queue johnmulligan https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654956339 Teenage boys love to fight and mess around! To avoid this a marker could be placed on the floor near the door, these markers would help to distance students and avoid any unnecessary unrest or confrontation. Many schools have implemented these markers already due to Covid-19 and the need for social distance!]]> 2020-07-15 08:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654956339 4. Goodbye johnmulligan https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654959097 Say goodbye to each student personally.  Thank them for listening and tell them to enjoy their day.  This will help the students feel more comfortable and show them that there teacher cares about them personally and not just in an educational sense.]]> 2020-07-15 08:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654959097 Resources johnmulligan https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654960413 https://www.edutopia.org/article/mastering-transitions-todd-finley Edutopia]]> 2020-07-15 08:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654960413 2. Games johnmulligan https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654966276 Use a simple game like Simon says to prepare students and have them listening carefully and following instructions.
When the game is over start again and use instructions like 'put your books in your bag', 'put away your iPad' etc]]> 2020-07-15 09:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654966276 1. Use a cue johnmulligan https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654967252 Use an alarm or introduction to a song to signal that class is ending and it is time to begin cleaning up.]]> 2020-07-15 09:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654967252 3. Play music johnmulligan https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654968029 Play music the students like while they are cleaning up and putting things away.
Alternatively speeches or audio clips of people discussing the topic we have learnt would be great.]]> 2020-07-15 09:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654968029 4. Encouragement johnmulligan https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654969351 Encourage the students who are putting their things away quickly and who are not talking during this time.]]> 2020-07-15 09:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654969351 Resources johnmulligan https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654969866 https://teamtomeducation.com/effective-transitions/ TeamTom Education]]> 2020-07-15 09:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/654969866 Independent Bathroom Transitions https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/658133329 Students do not need permission to use the bathroom rather a bathroom protocol is in place to make transitions private and respectful.During non-instructional times, students can independently use the restroom without asking the teacher.
Transition Rules
1. Only one student in the bathroom at a time. 
2. Write your name on the whiteboard next to the door to indicate you're not in the room but safe in the school. 
3. If students show that they cannot handle this privilege then students will have to ask the teacher before leaving the room and use a physical bathroom pass when leaving the room. ]]> 2020-07-20 04:34:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/658133329 All Ears https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/658155879 When expecting a visitor the students will be given a 10 minute (choice) brain break prior to finding their assigned seats. A timer will be used to show the students when they need to start cleaning up and making their ways to their seats. Students are expected to have ALL EARS on the visitor. Students will face the front of the room and be respectful to the visitor.

]]> 2020-07-20 05:08:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/658155879 jameshrbutterfield https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/658171593 Each student will have been  provided with their own Macbook by the school, which will need to be brought to every class. 

1. All computers will be set up on the schools WiFi network, and school intranet 
2. Laptops can only be opened when asked to be by the teacher.  
3. All students must follow the schools strict policy of computer usage. Any deviation from the strict policies will be treated with appropriate seriousness.]]> 2020-07-20 05:36:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jameshrbutterfield/2pszbz6a1gnu89hu/wish/658171593