Look back. Look ahead. (Adv. POLITICS, 10 Sep 2020) by Randy Stearns https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi Let's reflect a bit on what we experienced in the spring and summer in order to consider how we want to learn about American history this year. en-us 2020-09-10 02:08:31 UTC 2025-11-22 18:48:34 UTC hello@padlet.com loss of motivation and hard to engage online https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736104155 2020-09-10 17:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736104155 Answer bh2854 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736104327 I think one of the best and most positive experiences was being able to take part in programs across the country without traveling.  ]]> 2020-09-10 17:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736104327 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736104344 Even though it was a very difficult time, I was able to learn a lot about myself which was good. This year I am motivated to do well and stay focused as best I can even though I am on a computer screen the whole day.]]> 2020-09-10 17:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736104344 The chair I did remote learning in was SUPER comfortable. Also, I found that the being alone made me way more productive during frees https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736104849 2020-09-10 17:17:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736104849 ls3724 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736105231 Group discussions (large and small) as well as group projects were particularly helpful because it allowed us to still have some interaction between students. 

]]> 2020-09-10 17:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736105231 ah4049 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736105790 Last year I had positive experiences with class discussion over zoom and it especially helped when teachers were organized and had things that we could interact with online and ways that we could easily engage with each other.]]> 2020-09-10 17:17:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736105790 Definitely much harder to stay motivated and hard to balance school life vs home life because it all became the same https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736106173 2020-09-10 17:17:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736106173 i had to really figure out how to get myself to focus during long periods on line and find ways to combat burnout. https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736107416 2020-09-10 17:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736107416 ag41751_1 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736108131 It was a lot harder to stay motivated and it was difficult to spend so much time on a screen when classes were lasting a full period. ]]> 2020-09-10 17:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736108131 ab2839 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736108415 I could go to programs that I wouldn't normally be able to go to (ones across the country and at random times)]]> 2020-09-10 17:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736108415 no busy work, lots of collaborative and engaging project, not over-doing zoom https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736108510 2020-09-10 17:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736108510 gb4144 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736108889 I really enjoyed having more time in between classes and no transportation stress. It made me feel more relaxed about time management]]> 2020-09-10 17:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736108889 I was able to be more independent with my work. I liked that and realize I work best in that setting as a student. https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736109058 2020-09-10 17:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736109058 cm3620 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736109605 I had a lot more time to balance my work with everything else I wanted to do and not being in school made me appreciate school more]]> 2020-09-10 17:18:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736109605 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736110232 Hard to balance when to do your work between school hours and after school because it all kind of blends together]]> 2020-09-10 17:18:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736110232 Harder to focus/become motivated https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736110434 2020-09-10 17:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736110434 I learned how to stay on top of my work https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736110945 2020-09-10 17:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736110945 What to you mean by "busy work"? I'm genuinely curious rstearns6_1 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736111070 2020-09-10 17:18:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736111070 It took a lot more effort to stay productive and attentive in class. It was also hard to have the social aspect completely removed from school. https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736111641 2020-09-10 17:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736111641 it was hard to stay motivated and stay focused from home https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736112746 2020-09-10 17:18:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736112746 I had a lack of motivation and I found it hard to retain most of the information. https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736113157 2020-09-10 17:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736113157 ah4049 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736113191 Sometimes teachers would give us even more work because they thought we had more time at home, although this wasn't the case.]]> 2020-09-10 17:19:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736113191 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736113973 1:Be patient with students.
2:Find ways to keep class interactive and fun.
3:Give discussion time so we can engage with peers]]> 2020-09-10 17:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736113973 Answer bh2854 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736114123 It was really difficult to focus during tests and exams, however I was able to figure it out.]]> 2020-09-10 17:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736114123 ag41751_1 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736114247 Group discussions, activities where all students can participate easily and interact with classmates. ]]> 2020-09-10 17:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736114247 less plain reading/ writing assignments. more collaborative work https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736114883 2020-09-10 17:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736114883 ab2839 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736115051 1. ]]> 2020-09-10 17:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736115051 severe loss of motivation, i'm a visual learner but even though zoom made things mostly visual, online is so de-personal that i felt like i couldn't connect to anything i was learning https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736115159 2020-09-10 17:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736115159 creating a motivational environment and try and keep us engaged. Don't drone on https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736115364 2020-09-10 17:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736115364 I liked having discussions on zoom towards the end of the year, also catching up on sleep https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736115542 2020-09-10 17:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736115542 ls3724 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736115753 Definitely difficult to focus on longer lecture style classes]]> 2020-09-10 17:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736115753 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736116318 The most negative experiences I had were lack of social interactions and not being able to see my friends. Also, I think a lot of things on social media over the past few months have been troubling for America, but I think they are worth discussing even though many people are divided.]]> 2020-09-10 17:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736116318 I was more lonely, because I couldn't spend 30 min a day eating lunch with friends. Academically, band was the only class soiled by quarantine https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736116430 2020-09-10 17:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736116430 ah4049 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736117712 no work just for the sake of giving work or having something to do, more work that we can learn from and collaborate with others on, just as we would in the classroom, also I like the idea of padlets!

]]> 2020-09-10 17:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736117712 ab2839 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736117795 We were able to do group actives using technology that we wouldn't have discovered without remote learning that ended up being super beneficial]]> 2020-09-10 17:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736117795 i had to learn how to be more disciplined and independent when it came to getting my work done https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736119772 2020-09-10 17:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736119772 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736119792 - Don't keep us on too long if the conversation isn't really going anywhere. I think if people are struggling to talk and not really adding much to the conversation, it doesn't make sense for any of us to stay online.]]> 2020-09-10 17:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736119792 gb4144 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736119823 I was sad that I couldn't see my friends and constant screen glitching and wifi being relied on for staying connected to people was very frustrating]]> 2020-09-10 17:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736119823 Answer bh2854 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736120558 1: Just empathy and understand we are all in this together
2: Communication
3: Blueprint for the year ahead, if possible ]]> 2020-09-10 17:20:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736120558 make it fun, make it fresh, make it free https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736121084 2020-09-10 17:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736121084 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736121713 Easier to focus during free periods. A lot more free time to focus on myself.

]]> 2020-09-10 17:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736121713 as little busy work as possible because there were certain classes where the teacher would try to keep us on just for the sake of the class but no one was really gaining anything https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736122193 2020-09-10 17:20:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736122193 ab2839 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736122676 It was hard to be so dependent on something as unreliable as wifi, and the screen time was harmful in the long run.

]]> 2020-09-10 17:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736122676 The timeline of how we got to where we are currently and what modern America lays on top of. https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736123016 2020-09-10 17:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736123016 cm3620 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736123117 It made me feel more distanced from my world, but it made me want to focus more on the whole world and everything thats going on]]> 2020-09-10 17:20:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736123117 ls3724 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736123162 Widening of political gaps, effects of smaller elections (on state and local levels), how other countries are affected by a presidential election]]> 2020-09-10 17:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736123162 ag41751_1 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736124076 listen to student feedback and ask for feedback consistently, class is more enjoyable when it is not necessarily student "lead" but when the students can pick kind of how we learn about specific material, as well as coming up with fun/innovative ways to assess learning, not just assigning essays/presentations but being creative as well]]> 2020-09-10 17:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736124076 Timeline of political elections (presidential and also congressional/local) https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736125542 2020-09-10 17:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736125542 Answer bh2854 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736125682 1: The politicization of schooling
2: The WWC leaving the Democratic party after Clinton
3: Reconstruction  ]]> 2020-09-10 17:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736125682 I'm interested in congress, the filibuster, and the other politics involved in being the uncooperative minority https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736126439


]]> 2020-09-10 17:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736126439 ah4049 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736127272 I am very excited to talk about the book "On Tyranny", great book. I also want to learn about what goes into campaigning and also how politics have changed more recently (current events, etc.)]]> 2020-09-10 17:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736127272 discussions when people are eager to participate is probably the best use of class time online. i'd also say just patience with students is really helpful because a lot of us feel more stressed working online and under the current circumstances https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736129187 2020-09-10 17:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736129187 gb4144 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736129758 checking in with teachers on a regular basis to see how we are mentally doing (acknowledging the pandemic's effect), not giving too much work just to keep students busy, more breakout room activities where we can choose who to work with so we can talk to our friends]]> 2020-09-10 17:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736129758 Talking about the presidential debates https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736130679 2020-09-10 17:22:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736130679 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736130784 Getting a more in depth view of the US political system. Studying how politics changes our economy. ]]> 2020-09-10 17:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736130784 ab2839 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736130817 1. definitely communication about assignments and expectations
2. try to do different things each class, rather than keeping each class exactly the same
3. with such a big class, try to make discussions inclusive and make sure everyone has an opportunity to speak]]> 2020-09-10 17:22:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736130817 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736130956 I think that teachers still need to be mindful when assigning a lot of work that kids are still experiencing lack of social interactions, anxiety, and are still going through a very hard time. I think teachers did a good job of managing workload in the spring. I also think teachers need to be ]]> 2020-09-10 17:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736130956 cm3620 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736134914 1. The presidential race and how/why we got to where we are now
2. After the election
 about either the new president or what Trump will do in his 2nd term

3. The philosophy and reasoning of creating political parties and the smaller political parties that exist. Also how political parties have changed ideals in the past and how/what they might change in the future]]> 2020-09-10 17:22:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736134914 I also think in addition to group discussions, sometimes that can get a bit boring, so I would recommend maybe watching some more interesting videos https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736135901 2020-09-10 17:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736135901 ag41751_1 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736137181 how politics has progressed from what it originally started as, the best way to utilize our political systems in a modern world, etc. ]]> 2020-09-10 17:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736137181 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736140139 I am ih]]> 2020-09-10 17:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736140139 1. I LOVE debates https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736141680 2. I think lectures should only be 25 min, followed by discussion
I can't think of a 3rd thing]]> 2020-09-10 17:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736141680 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736142521 The current election]]> 2020-09-10 17:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736142521 politics and the economy https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736143469 2020-09-10 17:24:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736143469 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736144843 It was a positive experience to spend so much time with my family, particularly with college encroaching. I also particularly enjoyed the accessibility zoom gave me to my peers and teachers. 

Classroom discussion may at times have been quieter but they were still successful.]]> 2020-09-10 17:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736144843 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736149764 It was difficult needing everything to be scheduled, somewhat the opposite of the epitome of trevor. I thrive on being able to just walk up to a classmate or teacher, and distance learning prevented that.]]> 2020-09-10 17:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736149764 gb4144 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736153845 the economic structure, privileges, oppression going on]]> 2020-09-10 17:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736153845 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736154484 Donald trumps rise to the presidency: the how’s and why’s

How long has the silent majority been there? Who are they?]]> 2020-09-10 17:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736154484 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736192064 How this years voting is different due to the pandemic (absentee ballots/voting)]]> 2020-09-10 17:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/2yfz78mbbgftedpi/wish/736192064