April 1 Takeaways by MYERS, MICHELE https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh PD Day en-us 2018-05-30 22:41:01 UTC 2021-04-01 16:01:20 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Alarmclock.png Question 1: What days and weeks give you a lift when you see them, a feeling of pride or satisfaction? Which ones make you feel disappointed, irritated, or embarrassed? mmyers20 https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375582356 2021-04-01 14:41:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375582356 Question 2: Look at the following professional practice “buzzwords.” As you read each one, do you have positive, negative, or mixed feelings? What other words have you heard a lot this year that give you a strong feeling one way or the other? mmyers20 https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375583146 2021-04-01 14:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375583146 Ans to question # 1 https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375647617 I feel if Mondays go right it sets the tone for the rest of the week. The only time I might get disappointed is when something I planned on using doesn't work.]]> 2021-04-01 15:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375647617 I thought of the marking period as a whole. The most lift that I get is a fresh start with a new marking period. It's also the one that creates the most anxiety. The part that I feel frustrated wtih is the end of the marking period becuase I want to close out of grades so that all students can catch up, but doing work without a grade can lead to a drop off and I hate that fact! I am trying to play with the idea of learning for the sake of learning when I have developing brains - teenagers! mamcdonald1 https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375652126 2021-04-01 15:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375652126 The end of the marking period gives me a feeling of satisfaction and sadness to see students leave. However, the start of the new marking period gives feelings of excitement and anxiousness at what is to come. https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375653731 2021-04-01 15:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375653731 kbrumbaugh2 https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375661736 A lot of the professional practice buzzword relate to the things we do in the Tech Ed/Engineering Department. When looking at these words the following are positive words that are easily seen daily in my classroom instruction: technology, differentiation, higher-level thinking, flipped learning, standards-based and student choice. This year we have used asynchronous and synchronous buzzwords can't we just say live instruction/student paced...]]> 2021-04-01 15:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375661736 Question #2 https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375667767 Technology and High level High Level thinking]]> 2021-04-01 15:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375667767 https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375682057 When reading the buzzwords I generally have a positive feeling. These are concepts that we generally use/see everyday in the Tech Ed world. Students are always encouraged to use higher level thinking and conduct research that support their ideas. With every project there is some level of differentiation, students are encouraged to put their own spin on the project.  ]]> 2021-04-01 15:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375682057 Question 2: Buzzwords aedelen https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375686220 Positive:
  • technology - I am learning to embrace technology more and find that it allows a whole world of possibilities for students to show understanding.
  • data - as a former math teacher I love data. Data makes me comfortable and feel secure in understanding student learning and what direction my teaching should take.
  • higher-level thinking - this reminds me of why I wanted to be a teacher. I want to challenge students and make them stretch from their comfort zone. I love seeing ah-ha moments that arise from higher-level thinking.
  • standards based - This is similar to data. I like knowing where my students should be heading and where they are at in relation to the end goal. Standards based teaching/ grading allows for that to happen. It also allows teachers to see areas of improvement in their teaching because you can compare students across the board to one-another more easily since everyone has the same standard.
  • students choice - although I don't like to relinquish all control, I like to have students take the lead when it comes to how they want to learn or prove their learning. I like the idea of limited choices. It allows each student feel a little more comfortable.

Negative:
  • differentiation - I think that this term was just so overused when I was getting my undergrad and masters degrees that it just sparks a feeling of overworked
  • common core - this is a good idea in theory but comes with so many negative feelings from parents and the community that it is hard to feel good when hearing it.
  • flipped learning - this makes me nervous. I like control (as most teachers do). I worry that students will not do the work at home and I will end up doing double the work in class to make sure they are where they need to be.
  • researched-based strategies - this is a term that my brain automatically equates with "more work" "new ideas" "change what you're doing yet again." Its almost a feeling of uneasy dread.
]]> 2021-04-01 15:10:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375686220 Friday, the feeling of accomplishment. Friday, feeling of failure https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375688640 2021-04-01 15:11:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375688640 cdallas1 https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375699672 Making it to Friday! I love student presentations! If you sell the activity and keep motivation level high, the students will deliver high quality products!]]> 2021-04-01 15:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375699672 #1: https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375700420 The first day of a new design challenge is always the most enjoyable. Students get excited learning about their scenario that they need to create a solution for. The most frustrating days are at the end of the marking period when students have not turned in their work yet that need to be tracked down.

#2:
Positive-
Technology
Differentiation
Flipped learning

Negative-
Researched strategies
Grading practices]]> 2021-04-01 15:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375700420 kbrumbaugh2 https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375709843 Wednesday's are always a good accomplishment to get over the hump and know we have made it half way!]]> 2021-04-01 15:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375709843 Check in Wed. with virtual Ss- great to see their progress and assist them with CAD projects, Also the difficulty in reaching them in the virtual world. https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375721312 2021-04-01 15:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375721312 #1- I love the first few weeks of school. It is an exciting beginning. New opportunities to try different tactics. kihein https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375721905 2021-04-01 15:20:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375721905 Question 1: Days aedelen https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375737537 I like days in general when I feel comfortable with the lesson I'm teaching. That being said, some of my best lessons occur when I try something new.

In general when teaching cooking I like days where the students are the stars and I get to watch them. Demo days take a lot out of me physically and mentally, so this year has been rough without the ability to see students create in class.]]> 2021-04-01 15:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375737537 https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375755171 The one that sticks out to me in both a positive and negative is technology...this year has made me feel extremely comfortable with technology; however, we are using so much of it now that I need a break from it.]]> 2021-04-01 15:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375755171 #2 mamcdonald1 https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375757389 Flipped Learning - I love this idea but struggle implementing it in our classroom effectively.

]]> 2021-04-01 15:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375757389 #2 Technology- I feel like I have learned a new language this year. It make me happy to know how much I have learned about technology and how I have been able to incorporate it into the curriculum. kihein https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375759387 2021-04-01 15:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375759387 I look forward to B days because I get to work with MJ and I look forward to A days because I enjoy my sewing classes. dericsson https://padlet.com/mmyers20/4pchhuehv9hh/wish/1375859578 I really need to find a more exciting way to teach "goals" in 8th grade.

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