Science Methods Sp21 Advice to F21 by Tom Higginbotham https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21 Go BIlls! en-us 2021-05-14 16:31:41 UTC 2024-05-29 20:36:25 UTC hello@padlet.com I really like that for the lesson plans we have the freedom to be creative. katevitale7 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526356941 2021-05-14 22:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526356941 garnhartjack https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526357087 Class doesn't feel like a chore. You will not feel stressed about it, it can even be a little fun.]]> 2021-05-14 22:41:34 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526357087 Everything seemed meaningful and purposeful https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526357823 2021-05-14 22:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526357823 coming to class is actually entertaining kejones012 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526358152 2021-05-14 22:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526358152 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526358274 The leeway given to students to decide what you want to research/teach about. ]]> 2021-05-14 22:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526358274 Tom truly cares about your learning. He does not assign busy work. chelsealeclerc17 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526358355 2021-05-14 22:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526358355 Each class had time for collaboration which was super helpful and made it so class did not seem as long. https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526358382 2021-05-14 22:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526358382 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526358689 My understanding of UbDs. ]]> 2021-05-14 22:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526358689 You're going to laugh, A LOT! This class will easily become one of the highlights of your week! So have fun, and be ready to learn A LOT! pouliotcal https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526358812 2021-05-14 22:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526358812 The UDL Intro assignment was really helpful for me in my other education classes. chelsealeclerc17 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526358836 2021-05-14 22:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526358836 Teaching goes beyond getting kids to understand the content, it is more about creating meaning learning experiences https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526358973 2021-05-14 22:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526358973 Importance of good Essential Questions https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526359060 2021-05-14 22:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526359060 The video Thin Air that we watched really changed my perspective of what learning is. It made me realize how different memorization and learning are and how important it is as teachers to make sure that students are learning and not just memorizing. katevitale7 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526359118 2021-05-14 22:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526359118 The fun environment! https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526359189 2021-05-14 22:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526359189 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526359502 A lot of group work- get to know your group and be comfortable with them. ]]> 2021-05-14 22:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526359502 You should be prepared to do a lot of group work and become more okay with presenting if that is not something you are confident in. chelsealeclerc17 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526359625 2021-05-14 22:43:35 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526359625 UDL is super important and it is necessary to vary the ways students are taught and how they can represent their knowledge https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526359654 2021-05-14 22:43:36 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526359654 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526359693 Assignment descriptions might be vague, but that’s ok! I felt worried I wouldn’t be doing exactly what Tom wanted, but that doesn’t matter. The assignments are designed so you have the freedom to go into the direction that you want. ]]> 2021-05-14 22:43:38 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526359693 becoming more aware of the availability of reliable resources, sorting the "good" from the "bad" kejones012 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526359877 2021-05-14 22:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526359877 Micro Lessons were great! Fun in class activities! https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526359904 2021-05-14 22:43:48 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526359904 garnhartjack https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526359997 Starts with a dad joke
with some learning in between
ends with a dad joke]]> 2021-05-14 22:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526359997 The work is meaningful https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526360255 2021-05-14 22:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526360255 There is a lot freedom to be creative in this class. There is truly no wrong way to do a lesson and it is a safe space to try new things out,. katevitale7 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526360442 2021-05-14 22:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526360442 If you are struggling, be honest and you will be able to get help. Everything is flexible. https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526360512 2021-05-14 22:44:17 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526360512 Creating lessons that are specific and hands on https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526360664 2021-05-14 22:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526360664 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526360670 That teaching is about the students not about the teacher]]> 2021-05-14 22:44:25 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526360670 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526360815 The opportunity to practice teacher by presenting to your peers, which all bring unique perspective and give very helpful feedback. ]]> 2021-05-14 22:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526360815 Coming into this class I thought assessments were a way to test your students knowledge. They're NOT! They are to inform YOUR teaching! Use them intentionally and your teaching and your students will benefit from it! (: pouliotcal https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526360887 2021-05-14 22:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526360887 You will relearn some of the basic science concepts you may have forgotten. We are given a lot of resources to refresh science knowledge! https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526360991 2021-05-14 22:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526360991 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526361091 Lots of group work]]> 2021-05-14 22:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526361091 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526361257 2021-05-14 22:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526361257 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526361589 I learned new ways of assessing students beyond just taking a standardized test. ]]> 2021-05-14 22:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526361589 You don't have to be an expert in science to do well. Tom wants to see you succeed. chelsealeclerc17 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526361617 2021-05-14 22:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526361617 you will learn how to articulate things through multiple means of representation https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526361689 2021-05-14 22:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526361689 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526361966 final project isnt as bad as it may seem at first]]> 2021-05-14 22:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526361966 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526362402 Lots of acronyms :)]]> 2021-05-14 22:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526362402 very chill and very funny class katevitale7 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526362672 2021-05-14 22:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526362672 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526362707 Was literally rick rolled a couple times]]> 2021-05-14 22:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526362707 kejones012 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526362713 The projects and assignments are not that difficult and you do lots of group work ]]> 2021-05-14 22:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526362713 class is super fun https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526362840 there are lots of good dad jokes 
learn exciting things]]> 2021-05-14 22:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526362840 Practice your microlessons ahead of time and trust that your group members will give you constructive feedback. chelsealeclerc17 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526363116 2021-05-14 22:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526363116 It is not as hard as it might sound. The lesson plans might seem difficult but they aren't https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526363243 2021-05-14 22:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526363243 garnhartjack https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526363592 save the resources this class covers for later in your career.]]> 2021-05-14 22:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526363592 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526363767 micro-lessons are very fun]]> 2021-05-14 22:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526363767 Instead of science methods this class should be called comedy methods https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526364312 2021-05-14 22:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526364312 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526364338 assessment strategies]]> 2021-05-14 22:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526364338 You're going to learn so much about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and let me tell ya, YOU WILL NEVER LOOK AT DESIGNING CURRICULUM THE SAME!!!! It's amazing, inclusive and you're gonna love it, I promise! pouliotcal https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526364974 2021-05-14 22:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526364974 Trees are made from air...I forgot that basic concept. Important to teach not just pure memorization. https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526365490 2021-05-14 22:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526365490 engaging kejones012 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526365630 2021-05-14 22:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526365630 A Haiku: pouliotcal https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526367078 Tom has a big heart
He will always try to help
He's a great person ]]> 2021-05-14 22:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526367078 Science is fun! https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526368541 2021-05-14 22:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526368541 I genuinely enjoy coming to class because it’s interesting and fun everyday! Never feels like busy work m4tr8jfk72 https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526369979 2021-05-14 22:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526369979 garnhartjack https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526371024 2021-05-14 22:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1526371024 There is so much time to evaluate, critique, and get help from Tom and your classmates about your micro lessons or any other work! It's so nice to get feedback because most of the time this is our first time doing this, so practicing doing the micro lessons and receiving feedback is so nice! kileysenfleben https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1527418103 2021-05-15 19:30:20 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1527418103 Teaching and creating assignments are a constant process, just make it meaningful for your students and yourself. kileysenfleben https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1527420383 2021-05-15 19:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1527420383 Have fun with it! This is one of the only classes where you'll have the freedom to be creative in your assignments so take advantage of that! Passion shines through, especially for the micro lessons! kileysenfleben https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1527422004 2021-05-15 19:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1527422004 kileysenfleben https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1527423936 2021-05-15 19:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/thomashigginbotham/sp21f21/wish/1527423936