https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj Mr. Sloan en-us 2021-06-22 12:29:51 UTC 2026-01-27 12:49:50 UTC hello@padlet.com tsloa001 https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619550410 2021-06-22 12:35:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619550410 tsloa001 https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619574213 If we truely want to see students rise to the occasion then we must provide them with a choices and one idea that I have used recently was I was able to get a local office to write a letter to my class with a challenge of redesigning a space on the school campus to make it more sustainable.  ]]> 2021-06-22 12:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619574213 tsloa001 https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619605644 Reflecting is a the forefront of Innovation.  I am constantly reflection of every lesson I model, co- teach.  If I am teaching a lesson I am constantly reflecting during and after the lesson.  The internal reflections I have during the lesson might match my post reflection after I have had time to think.  There are also times when my initial thoughts' were way off base.  When I am working with teachers I use a reflection journal along with a PDSA cycle so that I can track notes and thoughts both with the teacher and separately.  When we used reflection in the class I find it beneficial to have questions ready to guide the students reflections because we have to remember that not all students are going to be able to do this self reflection without scaffolding.  Here are a couple of examples of question I might use in a students centered reflection.  ]]> 2021-06-22 13:06:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619605644 tsloa001 https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619660688 Students voices are often silenced when it comes to showing what they really understand. When the correct modeling happens and students can interact and with others learning occurs for some a high rate. I read an interesting article recently about all the possible places in a school community where students voices were engaged. This graphic says it all. ]]> 2021-06-22 13:34:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619660688 tsloa001 https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619688832 When I was reflecting on this topic the one thing that popped into my head was this word "AUTHENTIC". I do believe that current district curriculum often hinder the way teachers approach teaching and learning. To much focus of standardized tests and not enough focus on real world learning that connects the students to real world around them. This video is powerful. ]]> 2021-06-22 13:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619688832 tsloa001 https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619698409 I am a big fan of Dylan William]]> 2021-06-22 13:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619698409 tsloa001 https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619743636 When I think about critical thinking i often think about many topic interwoven together. Critical thinkers solve problems, reflectively think and use voice to express solution to problems. ]]> 2021-06-22 14:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619743636 tsloa001 https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619758767 Kiddos need this modeled starting in Pre-K in a way that allows for them to practice in real world setting so that can see the success and have buy-in.]]> 2021-06-22 14:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619758767 tsloa001 https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619773345 Often times I use this R.A.F.T. board in writing because it allows the students to have choice and fun in a area that is often seen as "not fun". I have allowed the students to use any media format to present their rafts. ]]> 2021-06-22 14:29:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619773345 tsloa001 https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619779995 If we really want to create a culture of Innovation then we need to rethink the way we teach by using Project Based Learning that is rooted in problem solving thats using critical thinking. The job landscape is changing rapidly. Research says that by 2030 65% of the jobs don't exist yet. ]]> 2021-06-22 14:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619779995 tsloa001 https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619790693 As I wrote in one of the discussion relationship, relationships, relationships. Those are the 3 most important words because without them we have nothing. If we don't create a space where kids feel cared for in a way that allows them to see the value in risk taking them everything else is nonexistent. The message in this video says it all. ]]> 2021-06-22 14:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619790693 tsloa001 https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619798902 In order to have self assessment according to william you need to have the appropriate questions tied to the feedback. There are five keys to self assessment 1) the role of the teacher and knowing your students 2) feedback that moves the learner forward, 3)making sure they understand the success criteria, 4) peer assessment, 5) self assessment and managing emotions ]]> 2021-06-22 14:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619798902 tsloa001 https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619845105 I have had the opportunity recently to rewrite several PBL units for the Summer enrichment program and I have shared one that I feel is well established and connected to the students and learning. ]]> 2021-06-22 15:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tsloa001/73dv83gre7yaz2sj/wish/1619845105