https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp Resources and Tools for the Classroom en-us 2018-07-30 13:30:39 UTC 2024-01-10 18:34:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/284986174/2d53c99863ad75a7ae7887c85961005b/open_book_flower.jpg angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/271446829 A great place to organize information for students. You can include links, videos, and a variety of information for students to play with, read from or create. Students can also create their own padlets from templates to summarize lessons or use as a jigsaw for students to teach others.]]> 2018-07-30 13:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/271446829 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/271446891 Video creation for students. This is a great back to school idea and anytime idea. Students can create videos to introduce themselves, a summer memory, a learning experience, etc. This list goes on and on. Students are also able to spice up their videos, like others and also comment using video as well. ]]> 2018-07-30 13:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/271446891 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/271446896 Tired of your students reading from slide shows? Try a Pecha Kucha 
Visual Representation presentation. This high interest idea allows students to use only 6 minutes and 40 seconds to create 20 slides that include ONLY one image per slide. The words come from their delivery. See the link below for an example and more information. ]]> 2018-07-30 13:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/271446896 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/271447089  A visual way to take notes and it is easier than you think! Give it a try in your next staff meeting. ]]> 2018-07-30 13:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/271447089 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/271447483 This is a great brainstorming tool. Students can use this to work collaboratively at the same time to come up with ideas. Very reliable and free. ]]> 2018-07-30 13:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/271447483 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/271447841 Tired of the 5 paragraph essay? Try a braided essay. This is a high interest new style of writing that includes pop culture, images, quotes and a challenge to students to add creativity and flow to their writing.
Introduced by Lauren Funk, Lincoln Public Schools (use in AP English class, but easily adjusted to MS as well) - If you are interested in this I have detailed instructions, student samples, articles and a powerpoint.]]> 2018-07-30 13:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/271447841 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/271448008 Adobe spark is a wonderful, easy to use program. Students can design infographics, videos, thumb nails, a variety tools to create anything. ]]> 2018-07-30 13:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/271448008 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/271448736 Easy to use designs. This is a great place for creating infographics. There is no video or slides option here. I would use Spark It for those types of projects. ]]> 2018-07-30 13:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/271448736 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/271963904 2018-08-05 00:02:13 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/271963904 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/273063310 Splash boards are a way for students to gather information and add to a topic, theme or idea in the classroom. A splash board could be a whiteboard, door, wall or a piece of chart paper. For this activity students use a sticky note to respond to a question, write a reflection or idea and then place it on the splash board. Once that is done, students will visit the splash board to look for similarities, differences or things that stand out to them while looking at everyone’s reflection. ]]> 2018-08-14 14:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/273063310 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/274989300 Strategies to implement in the beginning, middle and end of a lesson or presentation. Use these to help fill the 80 minute block and keep engagement high. ]]> 2018-08-23 19:44:02 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/274989300 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/274989886 Ways to step aside and let them learn.
COMING SOON]]> 2018-08-23 19:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/274989886 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/274993701 This is a wonderful site that contains informational text and articles that connect to many books and topics. You can search by content and level each article to perfectly differentiate information for your students.]]> 2018-08-23 20:02:14 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/274993701 cassie_grant https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/275005600 2018-08-23 21:05:27 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/275005600 cassie_grant https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/275005828 2018-08-23 21:07:13 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/275005828 cassie_grant https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/275006004 2018-08-23 21:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/275006004 cassie_grant https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/275006146 2018-08-23 21:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/275006146 cassie_grant https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/275006345 2018-08-23 21:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/275006345 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/275398723 Students have deeper discussions about their reading in a variety of subject areas. Use this student led questioning and discussion strategy to increase engagement in the class and provide deeper comprehension at the same time.]]> 2018-08-26 21:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/275398723 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/277636926 This activity boosts higher level thinking and pushes students to gather information to share. Like a museum curator, collecting and organizing information can be done in a lot of ways. Try "Best of," "Top 10...," "Recommended for you.." Use the link below to read more about this strategy that would work well in an 80 minute block. ]]> 2018-09-04 16:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/277636926 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/277639997 Want a quick and easy tool to get students more active and engaged with content? You'll find this with Chat Stations, a discussion framework so simple you can use it tomorrow to liven up your instructional routine. This video shows you how to do it]]> 2018-09-04 16:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/277639997 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/285536957 2018-09-25 14:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/285536957 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/293297382 OneNote is like a digital binder, an online notebook where you can take notes on individual pages, then organize the pages within subject tabs. Because the binder is digital, you can also hyperlink text, embed video and audio, add drawings, insert images, and so much more. It is free for educators!  ]]> 2018-10-16 13:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/293297382 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/348582738 A variety of tools you can use from backgrounds, timers, noise meter, and clocks to help manage time in your classroom. ]]> 2019-04-04 15:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/348582738 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2341545435 Activities and strategies to get your students to dive into ]]> 2022-10-15 21:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2341545435 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2443856093 Great escape rooms, each has a junior version for younger students. ]]> 2023-01-13 17:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2443856093 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2443862956 2023-01-13 17:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2443862956 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2443874194 A short video to guide you through the uses and ways that google keep can help you be more organized during the day. ]]> 2023-01-13 17:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2443874194 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2443877167 2023-01-13 17:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2443877167 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2443880889 What if students helped you build the HyperRubric? ]]> 2023-01-13 17:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2443880889 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2443886179 A new way to look at art and culture. How can we use this to create engagement in the classroom? ]]> 2023-01-13 17:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2443886179 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2458230173 A quick sign up and you are ready to explore these great science lessons using inquiry and project based learning. ]]> 2023-01-26 21:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2458230173 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2671489321 This resource has complete modules ready to be taught. ]]> 2023-08-24 13:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2671489321 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2697644632 Time sponge is a short, topic related activity that soaks up time that would normally be spent on non-learning things. Quick Start Sponges, Take a Break Sponges, Early to Finish Sponges]]> 2023-09-11 15:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2697644632 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2697646190 A Pop-Up is a kinesthetic activity that increases physical energy while learners review material.]]> 2023-09-11 15:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2697646190 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2702124535 2023-09-13 13:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2702124535 angela_vetter https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2713021708 This hyperdoc connects to resources, know hows, and information for students. ]]> 2023-09-20 15:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_vetter/68hqtuv7nvwp/wish/2713021708