https://padlet.com/alliebhart2/9st5bxvw0297 en-us 2017-10-07 02:16:58 UTC 2017-10-07 02:29:41 UTC hello@padlet.com alliebhart2 https://padlet.com/alliebhart2/9st5bxvw0297/wish/194872696 Element 36: Understanding Students’ Interests and Backgrounds is where teachers find out information about their students, and then use it to help engage in informal, friendly discussions with students. There were three strategies under Element 36 and they were: Student background surveys, individual student learning goals, and commenting on student achievements or areas of importance. ]]> 2017-10-07 02:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/alliebhart2/9st5bxvw0297/wish/194872696 alliebhart2 https://padlet.com/alliebhart2/9st5bxvw0297/wish/194872734 Our textbook states, “One of the easiest ways for teachers to learn about students’ interests and backgrounds is through a survey distributed at the beginning of the year, term, or unit” (Magana & Marzano, 2014). At the beginning of every school year I hand out different survey sheets full of questions that the students fill out about themselves. They fill out areas that are academically-tied, as in, what their favorite subject(s) or least favorite subject(s) are, what they are good at in school, etc. There are areas that are personal, as in, what is their favorite color, movie, T.V. show, hobbies, etc. ]]> 2017-10-07 02:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/alliebhart2/9st5bxvw0297/wish/194872734 alliebhart2 https://padlet.com/alliebhart2/9st5bxvw0297/wish/194872775 I could use polling software to conduct a student-interest survey. Our textbook states, “Based on the polling data from this survey, divide the class into small groups related to students’ interests and backgrounds” (Magana & Marzano, 2014). I also liked the idea of taking photos of each student and having them digitally edit their image by adding visual elements that show their interests. After the editing is done, the students get to share their new digital image with their class. ]]> 2017-10-07 02:20:59 UTC https://padlet.com/alliebhart2/9st5bxvw0297/wish/194872775 alliebhart2 https://padlet.com/alliebhart2/9st5bxvw0297/wish/194872821 Individual student learning goals are where students will connect their teacher-identified goals to their own experiences and interests by making their own personal learning goals throughout the units. Our textbook states, “Individual student learning goals for declarative knowledge can take the format, ‘When this unit is completed, I will better understand __________.’ Individual student learning goals for procedural knowledge can take the format, ‘When this unit is completed, I will be able to ________.’” ]]> 2017-10-07 02:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/alliebhart2/9st5bxvw0297/wish/194872821 alliebhart2 https://padlet.com/alliebhart2/9st5bxvw0297/wish/194872841 Students can write entries in journals using Evernote and then record them using the audio recording software, Audacity. Our textbook states, “Encourage students to comment on their learning preferences, new skills they are practicing, and the amount of effort they invested in building fluency with new content” (Magana & Marzano, 2014).  This is a great way to get the students interacting with technology. ]]> 2017-10-07 02:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alliebhart2/9st5bxvw0297/wish/194872841 alliebhart2 https://padlet.com/alliebhart2/9st5bxvw0297/wish/194872905 After teachers get to know the students’ background and interests, teachers can start making comments on their individual accomplishments. ]]> 2017-10-07 02:23:40 UTC https://padlet.com/alliebhart2/9st5bxvw0297/wish/194872905 alliebhart2 https://padlet.com/alliebhart2/9st5bxvw0297/wish/194872910 I could create an Edmodo page for my class and have my students create an account and have them join a class group. My students can add their comments to their own pages and then I can comment on their entries. The students can even comment on their peers’ pages. ]]> 2017-10-07 02:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/alliebhart2/9st5bxvw0297/wish/194872910 alliebhart2 https://padlet.com/alliebhart2/9st5bxvw0297/wish/194873091 Magaña, S., & Marzano, R. J. (2014). Enhancing the Art & Science of Teaching With Technology. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Research Laboratory.

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