What are we doing already? by KMHS https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement Under each of the 4 questions from Marzano, list any strategies, routines or resources you are currently using in your practice. en-us 2018-07-19 00:56:40 UTC 2018-07-23 04:49:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Humour lillian_ruby https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838070 I begin each unit with an appropriate meme! Many students say they 'hate' them or that they're not funny, but secretly they always laugh cause I'm hilarious! ]]> 2018-07-23 04:32:40 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838070 Pace of the lesson is very important to ensure students understand what they are learning. The use of humour and moving around the classroom making your presence felt is very important. Important to be very approachable to the students https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838074 2018-07-23 04:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838074 When I have a double block English/HaSS I use a brain break between blocks. Students are allowed to talk, use phones, go to the toilet, get a drink or something to eat. Students really appreciate this break kathleen_hodges1 https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838078 2018-07-23 04:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838078 Involve students in the planning process (e.g. various types of assessment etc) https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838161 2018-07-23 04:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838161 kahoots! https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838210 2018-07-23 04:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838210 kerri_kleinig https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838240 I enjoy debate and story telling - sometimes oral language can be really engaging and powerful, especially in the HaSS environment.

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]]> 2018-07-23 04:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838259 anecdotes, sharing personal experiences, bad jokes https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838261 2018-07-23 04:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838261 Quizizz https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838269 2018-07-23 04:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838269 Relate https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838283 2018-07-23 04:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838283 Look for ways to link/relate to 'real world' experiences and ideas that are relevant to them. https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838286 2018-07-23 04:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838286 unit poster lillian_ruby https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838290 explicitly explaining to students who a unit or section of work could be applied in the future is an important way to engage them and help them to see the relevance in what they are learning to do. ]]> 2018-07-23 04:34:34 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838290 Random picker from iDoceo https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838299 Students are selected randomly to share. Increases a
ccountability  ]]> 2018-07-23 04:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838299 In science we constantly connect the concepts with examples for the real world and ask for students to suggest their own https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838308 2018-07-23 04:34:45 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838308 Linking units of work to real-world problems or practical problem solving activities https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838309 2018-07-23 04:34:45 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838309 chatwinm26 https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838312 Nearpod is excellent for those not familiar with it - an interactive version of Powerpoint essentially]]> 2018-07-23 04:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838312 Routine of starting in a circle for attendance and to discuss focus of lesson, set goals, bring up any issues, give information etc. A circle allows me to easily see all students at once and their body language is often very telling as to how they're feeling, especially if there's a problem. sharon_geale https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838339 2018-07-23 04:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838339 Unit poster lillian_ruby https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838358 reviewing learning goals from the unit poster from the beginning of the unit allows students to mentally check where they are up to and what they have achieved so far. ]]> 2018-07-23 04:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838358 At the end of each unit, asking students to provide feedback about the unit itself and about how they engaged in it - what would have made it more engaging, etc. Also asking for concrete suggestions about what they would like to explore in future unites of work. Class discussion in relation to those suggestions to gauge the overall vibe and feelings toward the ideas https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838359 2018-07-23 04:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838359 https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838375 Create a welcoming environment, smile and engage the students in pleasant conversation. Answer their questions truthfully
 and honestly.]]> 2018-07-23 04:35:20 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838375 informal formative assessment - true/false questions (2 hands up for true, 1 for false) https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838376 2018-07-23 04:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838376 https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838377 Set expectations regarding the amount of work the class will need to complete by the end of the lesson and then allow for individual negotiation of personal goals.]]> 2018-07-23 04:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838377 kerri_kleinig https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838378 Authentic and interesting learning tasks can make a unit come to life for a student. I would like to work out how to change their goals from grade to skill based but this is still a work in progress for me. ]]> 2018-07-23 04:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838378 At present students are not interested in History. They are not liking reading, watching then writing. Am trying something new this term...watch this space kathleen_hodges1 https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838394 2018-07-23 04:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838394 Drop in random facts about the topic and how it fits with the real world (everyday life) https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838400 2018-07-23 04:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838400 Using relevant and contextual learning intentions and success criteria jake_chamberlain https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838418 2018-07-23 04:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838418 Practical tasks to enhance in-class work, e.g science, sport science, HPE https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838420 2018-07-23 04:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838420 https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838422 Ensuring I speak individually to each student in my class each lesson. Depending on their circumstances, we may be the only ones who have interacted with them that day. ]]> 2018-07-23 04:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838422 When students are disengaged or appear not to be working, I see it as an opportunity to 'chat' with the student about how they are feeling/going to better understand how they are travelling before directing back on task https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838441 2018-07-23 04:36:05 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838441 Allow for students to have a voice in their learning add relevance to your teaching so that it relates to real world learning https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838449 2018-07-23 04:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838449 Real World Stories chatwinm26 https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838452 Telling students stories which are relevant to the content allow students to feel the worth of what they are learning as well as improving student/teacher relationship. If you can include humour into the story its a real bonus]]> 2018-07-23 04:36:16 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838452 kerri_kleinig https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838463 The more that we rely on each other to improve our practice, the more that student engagement will improve.]]> 2018-07-23 04:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838463 Real world authentic learning experiences jake_chamberlain https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838468 2018-07-23 04:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838468 Students reflect on their work and set goals for future tasks https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838470 2018-07-23 04:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838470 Select "average" students who've done a good job and highlight their work as exemplars https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838480 2018-07-23 04:36:41 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838480 Facilitating meaningful relationships within and across the classroom. Creating the emotional conditions that build trust to support students to share their learning journey. This is done through routines, students know what to expect each lesson. High expectations with accountability for every student. KMHS https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838482 2018-07-23 04:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838482 Authorship https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838491 Involve the students in the planning of the lessons and discuss the assessment outcomes. Explain the relevence of the learning.

]]> 2018-07-23 04:36:49 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838491 Quizzes. Scenarios, etc.... related to learning in a more 'fun' and interactive way https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838494 2018-07-23 04:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838494 kerri_kleinig https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838509 It's usually clear from body language when students aren't engaged. They may be stifling yawns or rubbing their foreheads, etc. I find a quick break from the task - whether it's a personal anecdote or a question about something - it distracts enough for brains to wake back up from the calm state. :)]]> 2018-07-23 04:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838509 https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838535 Self and peer assessments]]> 2018-07-23 04:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838535 kathleen_hodges1 https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838550 Definitely important to connect learning to students lives and ours as well. Have many times told stories of when I was at school or even as me as a parent.

]]> 2018-07-23 04:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838550 Ask students to come up the front to collect or drop off some material. https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838553 2018-07-23 04:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838553 Giving options within a research project - they might be able to choose certain aspects fo teh task. https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838592 2018-07-23 04:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838592 https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838594 I am really enjoying the use of canvas to engage students, allow them to work at their own pace, look at what is coming up in the unit and access learning outside the classroom. ]]> 2018-07-23 04:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838594 sharing learning intentions and success criteria each lesson. https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838595 Talking students through rubrics and examples of standards of work so they know what they are working towards]]> 2018-07-23 04:37:58 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838595 Quiz questions at the start of the lesson based on previous lesson to show retained information https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838612 2018-07-23 04:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838612 Peer feedback sharon_geale https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838642 Students know they are expected to offer constructive feedback on the work their peers are sharing.  They have a rubric on how to offer feedback in a supportive way; if they don't readily offer feedback they will be prompted with questions to support them in how to phrase and justify their opinions.

]]> 2018-07-23 04:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838642 Say hello, good morning, hi to every single one of them as they come into the room https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838659 2018-07-23 04:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838659 Begin an afternoon maths lesson with 10 quick questions that students share responses, then set a couple of on topic questions while they are more enervated. https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838676 2018-07-23 04:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838676 Always ask them about what they've been up to or are going to do on the weekend/holidays. Help friends with ideas on how to get together or do something together https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838714 2018-07-23 04:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838714 Provide several options for a task they need to complete. They might be at different levels, or presented in different formats, or abotu slightly different things - tehy can choose what is the most appropriate task that will challenge them realistically, and the one that they will enjoy the most, but each task will allow them to achiev learning intentions etc. https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838718 2018-07-23 04:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838718 Personal experience https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838735 Use prior knowledge where possible to provide an example of where the learning was used by the teacher.]]> 2018-07-23 04:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838735 Always referring back to learning intentions and then linking these to current events/realities as well as to future pathways https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838736 2018-07-23 04:39:36 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838736 I use blended learning tools to support students to share their learning. We have pop-quizzes as an exit pass. Very casual atmosphere is created that supports banter to be competitive and learn. KMHS https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838746 2018-07-23 04:39:46 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838746 kathleen_hodges1 https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838756 Am]]> 2018-07-23 04:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838756 Asking random students to complete the next line of a worked maths example https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838768 2018-07-23 04:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838768 explicitly working with a rubric https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838815 2018-07-23 04:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838815 Differentiation https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838835 We all need to be lifelong learners. Small steps become big steps, differentiation helps students to make the first step.]]> 2018-07-23 04:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838835 We are fortunate in the Arts that we can negotiate the curriculum. Student voice is significantly important for culminating performances. KMHS https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838836 2018-07-23 04:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838836 For new classes - having them write introductory letters to the teacher. Specific questions need to be answered bu thtey also have the opportunity to include any other information they would like the teacher to know. Then, the teacher provides personal responses to each student - commenting on their interestes and goals. If the teacher is then able to bring these things up in conversation later, or have tasks relate to certain things they know students are interested in, hopefully this will increase positive thought around perception of acceptance. https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838873 2018-07-23 04:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838873 Warm-up/focus games sharon_geale https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838918 Most double lessons are started with a game or activity that targets some aspect of the lesson to come i.e. physical control, creative thinking, vocal development...

]]> 2018-07-23 04:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838918 Finding positive aspects in work from students across a variety of different standards and sharing these strengths with the class. Always using an appreciative inquiry lense and focusing on strengths prior to constructive criticism or feedback on areas for improvement. https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838944 2018-07-23 04:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270838944 Providing regular timely feedback using rubrics, 1:1 interviews, small group conversations. KMHS https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270839027 2018-07-23 04:43:20 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270839027 I will use any opportunity to tell a story that links to the learning sean_harris3 https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270839089 2018-07-23 04:43:58 UTC https://padlet.com/KMHS/engagement/wish/270839089