2020-21 Teaching and Learning Reflection by Cody Worrall https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01 Please take a moment to reflect on your teaching and learning practices for the 2020-21 school year! en-us 2021-06-01 22:17:46 UTC 2021-06-02 22:58:52 UTC hello@padlet.com Classroom management was a non-issue https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580893549 2021-06-02 22:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580893549 Students not engaging in class because they did not show their faces, or were not actually on their computers behind their avatars. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580894114 2021-06-02 22:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580894114 Google Classroom went well. Nearpods. google slides. check in on Monday mornings. spending more time engaging with students was worth it. very few behaviors. loved putting a student in waiting room if needed. :-) https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580894370 2021-06-02 22:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580894370 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580894941 Learned a bit of flexibility can go a long way. Improved and streamlined my Google Classroom management 

]]> 2021-06-02 22:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580894941 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895049 Positives: Nearpod lessons/slideshows, Gimkit, Quizizz, using Nearpod for interactive videos, Google Doc Graphic Organizers, Google Classroom.]]> 2021-06-02 22:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895049 Using technologies like Google Classroom, Nearpod, all other Google Applications (Forms, Slides, Doc) were very useful for distributing and collecting information. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895136 2021-06-02 22:44:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895136 Using Google classroom. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895169 2021-06-02 22:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895169 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895344 Utilizing games and game-like educational technology seemed to go over well. ]]> 2021-06-02 22:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895344 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895415 Using Google Classroom to push out and track assignments worked very well for me.  It was extremely helpful for me when supporting students on IEPs and being able to access their work in their Gen Ed classes.]]> 2021-06-02 22:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895415 Using Google classroom to provide all instructional materials for all students whether they were present in zoom or not. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895477 2021-06-02 22:44:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895477 Using google quiz. Students were too tempted to google answers! https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895724 2021-06-02 22:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895724 Going digital! I love having zero papers all over my desk! https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895801 2021-06-02 22:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895801 The use of technology to help students with subject matter and Google Classroom to help keep assignments organized. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895830 2021-06-02 22:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895830 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895851 The technology went well for some students, but not for others

]]> 2021-06-02 22:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895851 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895886 Students not engaged in the class because their screens were off.]]> 2021-06-02 22:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895886 Having the students be the "experts" on a topic and teach their classmates. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895907 2021-06-02 22:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580895907 Using google classroom for assignments https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896390

]]> 2021-06-02 22:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896390 Keeping a flowing agenda on google classroom for students to reference rather than using their planner. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896401 2021-06-02 22:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896401 Smaller in-person classes have negated classroom behavior issues https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896405 2021-06-02 22:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896405 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896446 Finding different ways for students to engage. I used interactive word clouds for the first time. Also, allowing students to send responses in Zoom chat and reading answers anonymously helped some students be more engaged. ]]> 2021-06-02 22:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896446 Google Meet https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896501 2021-06-02 22:45:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896501 using youtube for lessons that were much more interesting then myself for the students. The use of google classroom went well https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896610 2021-06-02 22:45:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896610 Zoom modeling and instruction was difficult for a lot of students. Many students would prefer pencil to paper rather than typing. Difficult to share equal time with students on zoom and those in person. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896760 2021-06-02 22:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896760 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896867 The idea that school was optional. ]]> 2021-06-02 22:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896867 Students who logged in to Zoom but never actually participated in class https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896912 2021-06-02 22:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896912 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896947 Improved clarity in written instructions on assignments due to DL/High absenteeism. ]]> 2021-06-02 22:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896947 Smartmusic and flipgrid for assessment, Google Classroom for announcements, reminders, and written assignments https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896963 2021-06-02 22:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896963 Students not being required to show faces beyond the one second check-in for roll. The inability to really see students or enforce classroom engagement was pretty big. There will be a substantial difference in student ability depending on who engaged with school this year and those that 'took the year off'. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896987 2021-06-02 22:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580896987 Assuming that students had typing skills or that their technology was as responsive and usable as the one that I have to work with as a teacher. The chromebook delay in typing, working with tabs and text boxes etc is extremely long for some students. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580897051 2021-06-02 22:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580897051 Something that went well for me and my scholars was having a Google Classroom with clear and organized information for my students to access important information such as daily classwork assignments, zoom links for teacher & sub teachers, bell schedules, handouts and resources for unit plans and class updates. This was really helpful specially for students who had a hard time keeping up with the different bell schedules and rapid changes that our school year and teaching/learning had to adapt with. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580897087 2021-06-02 22:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580897087 I am very hands-on with art, experiments, and engineering. It was really hard NOT to be able to help students grow and understand concepts through kinesthetic learning. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580897303 2021-06-02 22:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580897303 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580897321 Digital projects as an option alongside paper projects]]> 2021-06-02 22:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580897321 Using Google classroom to post all instructional materials for students to allow for easy access and reference for students and parents to know what is expected in class. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580897499 2021-06-02 22:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580897499 Still learned in 2021 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580897761 I realized that putting a bigger emphasis on notes and making them a requirement was very helpful. Not giving homework and giving students more time to work in class and get help learning new concepts was much better than trying to have them complete homework when they need more support.]]> 2021-06-02 22:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580897761 being able to confirm and check in on students in zoom https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580897785 2021-06-02 22:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580897785 Not being able to provide the support needed as quickly as I can in person. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580897816 2021-06-02 22:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580897816 Zoom for "rehearsals"group instrumental instruction, and formative assessment https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580898046 2021-06-02 22:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580898046 Organizing assignments online https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580898051 2021-06-02 22:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580898051 using google classroom to post assignments and communicate with parents/students daily about work. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580898106 2021-06-02 22:47:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580898106 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580898108 I will definitely continue to use Google Classroom for assignments and announcements. I will also continue to use Google Forms for quizzes.]]> 2021-06-02 22:47:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580898108 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580898345 Using the google classroom for warm-ups and short answer questions was fantastic. Nearpod worked well for engagement.]]> 2021-06-02 22:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580898345 Use of lessons from outside sources like youtube etc. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580898411 2021-06-02 22:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580898411 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580898415 using technology to reach the students]]> 2021-06-02 22:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580898415 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580898471 Not having as many opportunities for direct hands-on learning. 

]]> 2021-06-02 22:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580898471 Google Classroom. Nearpods https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580898778 2021-06-02 22:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580898778 Digital assignmnets, and Google Classroom. Also Go Guardian is great. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580898946 2021-06-02 22:47:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580898946 Using Google Classroom as a way to post work and engage with students. I liked that students were able to see every single assignment from this year and we were able to compare old work with new work. It can be a useful accountability tool. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580898993 2021-06-02 22:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580898993 Smartmusic, flipgrid, google classroom, possibly Zoom for parent meetings as it seems to be more convenient and accommodating of the busy schedules of our parents https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580899022 2021-06-02 22:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580899022 I would carry over submitting their work in google classroom, using an online agenda and providing resources in the google classroom to help with student organization. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580899073 2021-06-02 22:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580899073 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580899165 using google classroom and other technology]]> 2021-06-02 22:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580899165 Using technology for writing assignments. Students were able to edit their work independently. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580899189 2021-06-02 22:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580899189 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580899400 I had a difficult time with choral response and engagement overall through zoom. 

]]> 2021-06-02 22:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580899400 teaching online and in person all at once, students camera's not being required to be on, no hands on activity, equity issues... https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580899528 2021-06-02 22:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580899528 What was tried and failed https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580899602 Giving homework and making that the emphasis of assignments. Expexstudents to take notes on their own. ]]> 2021-06-02 22:48:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580899602 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580899634 I found it very difficult to truly create a culture in my classroom for a variety of reasons: faulty tech, students constantly logging in late, PNEs, just to name a few. ]]> 2021-06-02 22:48:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580899634 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580899812 Thoroughly integrating educational technology into the classroom. Google classroom and student knowledge of the google suite are really helpful for everyone. Kahoot and Nearpod were really helpful as well.]]> 2021-06-02 22:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580899812 Seems like having one system like GC for the whole site made it easier for parents to keep up with assignments and communication. Easier for students too. cworrall5 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580899813 2021-06-02 22:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580899813 Seterra, most of the instructional technology I discovered. Continue engaging students in personal discussions more frequently. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580900139 2021-06-02 22:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580900139 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580900487 Trying to monitor and help students in Zoom and in person at the same time was a challenge and I did not find a way to do that effectively.]]> 2021-06-02 22:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580900487 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580900869 Google classroom
Nearpod
Sub plans were super easy]]> 2021-06-02 22:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580900869 breakout rooms, use of technology. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580901325 2021-06-02 22:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580901325 1. Technology helped out, mindfulness and making sure students were focused and centered for class. Engagement/participation points jgonzalez414 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580901772 2. Things that did not workout wifi crashing and zoom issues.
 3. Next year, I want to use equity cards or popsicle sticks to call on students evenly]]> 2021-06-02 22:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580901772 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580901783 Lack of student engagement through Zoom. It was difficult to monitor students who were online when we also now have students in person. ]]> 2021-06-02 22:50:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580901783 Not being able to see and interact directly with all students. Harder to make connections with students in DL. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580902043 2021-06-02 22:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580902043 Having virtual IEPs was much easier https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580902639 2021-06-02 22:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580902639 Use of technology was great but unable to ensure all students are engaged. It'd be better with all students in person next year. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580902705 2021-06-02 22:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580902705 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580902772 Using more technology in the classroom next year. I feel that using Nearpod, Gimkit and other applications will be central to my instruction next year. Like others have said, giving students the option for digital projects will be something I'll use next year as well.]]> 2021-06-02 22:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580902772 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580902893 I would like to use technology to enhance my teaching, not replace my teaching. ]]> 2021-06-02 22:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580902893 Would love to continue to have virtual IEPs. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580903071 2021-06-02 22:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580903071 https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580903877 I'm really excited to do more hands on labs and experiments with students. It's really helpful with engagement and comprehension.]]> 2021-06-02 22:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580903877 internet connections for many students https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580903910 2021-06-02 22:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580903910 Something that didn't work well for me was the huge loophole about the students' right to have their cameras off during class. I believe this was something we all have to struggled with and it was really hard to monitor to support student learning. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580904984 2021-06-02 22:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580904984 Go Guardian was a huge plus for helping students. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580905612 2021-06-02 22:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580905612 Videos assessments seemed to work better at delivering messages/content https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580905859 2021-06-02 22:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580905859 What I want to continue https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580906214 No homework, very explicit directions, especially in group work. Giving directions that they can read.]]> 2021-06-02 22:54:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580906214 Use of technology to enhance my teaching. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580906495 2021-06-02 22:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580906495 Something I will try to keep using in my instruction is the use of good technology tools to engage my students with the content we are learning including Flipgrid, Nearpod, Kami, and Quizlet. https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580909151 2021-06-02 22:57:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cworrall5/8vbl6gh442w8rp01/wish/1580909151