https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018 Here are some of the things LO educators learned while at the 2018 MACUL Conference. en-us 2018-03-26 16:49:47 UTC 2026-01-18 02:03:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png jillian_johnson1 https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018/wish/246184284 I learned about several new websites, apps, and products that I can bring back to my classroom right now. I love the idea of having my classes do scavenger hunts with Goose Chase over a period of several days. I feel like I was able to get to know my peers at LO better as well - we traded tons of ideas. I also got to hear Jennifer Gonzalez speak about pedagogy - she is someone that I follow online. Her notes were something I can bring back to my Future Educator students. She shared an app called Trello, which is used in the workplace now for collaborative projects.]]> 2018-03-26 16:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018/wish/246184284 jillian_johnson1 https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018/wish/246185296 I have so many new ideas in my head right now that my head is spinning! I have a bag full of information that I plan to share with others in my area - both at LO and outside of LO. I came here from a Google school, so the Microsoft sessions were extremely valuable to me. I also learned a little about Minecraft in the classroom, mostly to help me connect with my biological children though! :)]]> 2018-03-26 16:56:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018/wish/246185296 jillian_johnson1 https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018/wish/246185588 I spent a lot of time comparing various equipment for the classroom, like interactive white boards and classroom flex seating. I also learned about some new job fields, including drone operator, and online curriculum to support those job fields. There is also an app called Hall Pass that I think would be interesting to examine at the high school - it allows students to request a pass from their electronic device, rather than disrupting class. I just thought it was neat.]]> 2018-03-26 16:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018/wish/246185588 jillian_johnson1 https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018/wish/246185905 Breakout EDU can be much more versatile than I previously thought. They also can be done digitally quite easily.]]> 2018-03-26 16:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018/wish/246185905 jillian_johnson1 https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018/wish/246186086 We need to teach our students the skill of resilience inside the classroom to better prepare them for the real world. Creating makerspaces for our students allows them to experience trial and error, frustration, and creates the growth mindset to continue to practice and try again even if they fail.]]> 2018-03-26 16:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018/wish/246186086 jillian_johnson1 https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018/wish/246186385 Some more resources and tools for "maker spaces" are Ozobots (good for young students), Strawbees, and Keva blocks.*

*All of which can be borrowed from Oakland Schools! https://oakland.k12.mi.us/instructional/curriculum-instruction/ed-tech/Pages/Classroom-Makers-Project.aspx ]]> 2018-03-26 16:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018/wish/246186385 jillian_johnson1 https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018/wish/246188413 Great picture books for teaching Growth mindset... The Girl Who Never Made a Mistake, Giraffes Can't Dance, Dot, Thank you Mr. Falker.]]> 2018-03-26 17:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018/wish/246188413 jillian_johnson1 https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018/wish/246188558 My biggest takeaway was how to connect to students while using technology thoughtfully. The session I went to about teaching the "on-demand generation" reinforced how to choose technology that will reach our students today. The presenter said to focus on five components: Give anytime, anywhere access of class materials to students, give 3 choices to students (don't overwhelm them with choices) when assigning tech tools, remember that students tend to prefer audio and visuals over just text, chunk assignments and give smaller feedback along the way to help with their need for instant gratification, and always ask yourself how your lesson promotes connectedness and collaboration either within the classroom or with the community. This was the last session I attended on Friday and I thought it summed up nicely what I had learned over all the other sessions. It reminded me to be thoughtful when choosing technology and also to be mindful of what students need.]]> 2018-03-26 17:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018/wish/246188558 jillian_johnson1 https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018/wish/246188973 I am also SUPER excited to use Google Tour Builder. I can see so many applications for Spanish class where students can build their own or I can introduce new subjects. And it is super easy to use!]]> 2018-03-26 17:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018/wish/246188973 jillian_johnson1 https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018/wish/246189074 I went to a session about growth mindset, which is interesting for students and teaching, but it is often something that I don't think about for myself especially in terms of reaching out of my comfort zone when teaching. With some of the growth mindset strategies, though, it is easier to implement new technology or changes! Also, I loved MACUL and I'm so happy I got to go this year!]]> 2018-03-26 17:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018/wish/246189074 jillian_johnson1 https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018/wish/246189321 Awesome resources for ELA classrooms: Teen Tribune, Writeabout.com, NewsELA]]> 2018-03-26 17:03:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jillian_johnson1/MACUL2018/wish/246189321