What is one take away from the 4 discussion folders? by Ms. Kontolefas https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88 en-us 2019-12-04 19:52:33 UTC 2020-01-14 00:36:11 UTC hello@padlet.com I wonder how we will begin to tackle our areas of need. Kontolefas https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/419901424 2019-12-04 19:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/419901424 That's a lot of PD! Our students' scores should be going through the roof! https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/422427350 2019-12-10 20:27:33 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/422427350 CLICK ON THE PLUS SIGN IN THE LOWER RIGHT HAND CORNER TO CREATE YOUR OWN NOTE Kontolefas https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423006585 2019-12-11 21:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423006585 Kagan Strategies https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423116008 It's being implemented school-wide.]]> 2019-12-12 05:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423116008 PD and TIMING https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423345518 We may have great PDs, but if we don't have the time to implement them, they are easily forgotten. Have each PLC work on lesson design using the same strategy and see how it turns out. Use the data from that lesson to see if it worked or if it needs to be redesigned. I think that would work, but we need time.]]> 2019-12-12 16:00:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423345518 Interesting to see how everyone is feeling about these PDs. Can the discussions me anonymous next time? I feel that having our name posted keeps us from being completely honest about how we feel about these PDs. https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423351846 2019-12-12 16:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423351846 its good to see teachers are implementing things from our PDs. I would only wish that PDs would help me in my PE classes. More department based PDs. Kontolefas https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423351858 2019-12-12 16:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423351858 Teaching is learning https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423354540 Teaching is learning and something that I clearly see in each of the posts and discussions is that we all attend PDs so that we can learn and better our teaching profession. Its something that will never end and we make the best of what we can. Timing is a crucial part of that and we have to often make time for it, but at the end of the day we do it because we love it and we truly care. ]]> 2019-12-12 16:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423354540 Timing and Pace Are Sometimes Everything... https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423357732 What are the next steps after doing these activities for the last two sessions and are we on the right track timewise?]]> 2019-12-12 16:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423357732 https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423358574 It feels good to know that a lot of us are working really hard and practicing what we have learned in our PDs.]]> 2019-12-12 16:18:58 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423358574 Many teachers seem to be in favor of the Jane Schaffer strategies, which is great. As an English teacher, I obviously see the benefit. It's nice to hear students say that they use the same structure in other classes. The more reinforcement they get, the better writers they will be. https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423396581 2019-12-12 17:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423396581 It nice to know that a lot of teachers are benefitting from PD, I just would like an invitation for ALL teachers regardless of their content area. https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423399776 2019-12-12 17:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423399776 https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423406886 Its important to try to implement the knowledge delivered in the PD's to increase student participation/engagement]]> 2019-12-12 17:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423406886 We are all trying our best to implement what we have learned in our training. Stay strong my peeps. https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423410110 2019-12-12 17:27:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423410110 https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423434207 It is nice to have a place where we can all contribute our thoughts and ideas. Keep up the good work.]]> 2019-12-12 18:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423434207 The discussion of these educational issues not only help our students but all teachers and other staff members as well. https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423436539 2019-12-12 18:05:04 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423436539 Jane Schaffer PD https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423438545 Jane Schaffer PD is needed to implement this great writing structure as many students will benefit from it. Writing across the curriculum is crucial and this can provide uniformity as all teachers are using the same writing structure/strategy.]]> 2019-12-12 18:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423438545 PD https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423440559 It is good that we are given the opportunity to discuss the various PD and how it being implemented in the classroom. Also, it gives us the opportunity to reflect.]]> 2019-12-12 18:10:39 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423440559 For the Students https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423442760 All we do is to help students gain understanding. PD can help us along the way. I will never have a perfect lesson, I always  myself and think about how could this be done better in the future. PD helps us on that pathway. ]]> 2019-12-12 18:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423442760 We're In This Together https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423445556 It's rare to have a forum that we can all participate in as a whole faculty. We're so often segmented by department or by Small School. It's good to see where everyone is at and what everyone is thinking!]]> 2019-12-12 18:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423445556 https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423450444 It is good to see everyone’s comments on the different critical areas of need. ]]> 2019-12-12 18:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423450444 TIME, TIME, TIME https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423538310 A common thread that I see is PD and uninterrupted time to plan, implement and reflect on our learning.]]> 2019-12-12 20:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423538310 It is important for our staff to voice their opinion about the areas of needs at our school so we can make improvements. https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423549070 2019-12-12 20:55:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423549070 I'm happy to see that so many different professional development opportunities are available throughput the year. https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423551339

]]> 2019-12-12 21:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423551339 https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423551737 We get a lot of information but we need time to actually plan, implement, and revise the information that we learned.]]> 2019-12-12 21:01:44 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423551737 We need to provide opportunities for teachers to plan on how to implement the strategies/learnings from PD so that it doesn't become a "out of mind, out of sight situation" https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423552454 2019-12-12 21:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423552454 New here... https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423552914 I am new to the school so i have not been able to contribute as much. I am glad to see that there will be many opportunities to grow in the near future.]]> 2019-12-12 21:04:55 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423552914 I glad to work with my Math department. We trust and respect each other as brothers/sisters. Honest feedback and reflections are keys to help us growth. https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423553964 2019-12-12 21:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423553964 I am happy to see that my colleagues have similar successes and similar struggles when it comes to some of the concepts within these discussion folders. The common element I see time and again is a necessity for more time to work on improving our craft. https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423554725 2019-12-12 21:09:28 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423554725 https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423555519 There's a lot of good PD opportunities in the school. The faculty is trying its best to implement all of them but there are some tough situations which make them a challenge to implement regularly and effectively.]]> 2019-12-12 21:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423555519 I should be come we, and if we are all practicing flexibility which is one of the habits of mind we can and we will design and deliver strong lessons that will improve student learning and in return improve test results!!!!! https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423555667 2019-12-12 21:12:06 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423555667 https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423557546 Happy to be working with so many dedicated professionals at this school!

]]> 2019-12-12 21:16:54 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423557546 https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423559072 I can clearly see how rigorous being in the classroom can be and see some of the challenges that are faced on a regular basis. I have compassion for our teachers because I realize how much has changed since I left teaching. ]]> 2019-12-12 21:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423559072 https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423671670 It is clear we have been trained and are implementing many things at various levels of success. I sometimes wonder if we would benefit from refocusing some of our goals and the ways we will achieve them.]]> 2019-12-13 05:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Kontolefas/5r0syg13fg88/wish/423671670