Title III Tutoring Focus Group by Patricia Gibbons https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq Discussion Questions en-us 2020-08-11 21:05:03 UTC 2020-08-12 16:07:08 UTC hello@padlet.com likes djones317 https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677252522 I like that it's not structured and I can actually give my students what they need.]]> 2020-08-12 15:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677252522 Definitely want access to Rosetta Stone. Wouldn't want to rule out the teacher-directed element, but our newcomers benefit greatly from Rosetta Stone. https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677252681 2020-08-12 15:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677252681 Benefits: yulewis https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677253011 Availability for students to attending tutoring. 
Compensation for teachers.

]]> 2020-08-12 15:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677253011 Like https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677254315 I like that I can invite the students that need help with tutoring and I can select the subject that we need more help.]]> 2020-08-12 15:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677254315 https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677254913 Often our school has big pushes for tutoring around STAAR EOC, attendance for credit, etc., and it is difficult to have the ESL focus around then--hard to get teachers to do both.]]> 2020-08-12 15:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677254913 Benefits djones317 https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677255085 The few students who attended began to understand how to write an essay.]]> 2020-08-12 15:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677255085 Inconvenience: yulewis https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677255211 Timeline of when documentation was due ]]> 2020-08-12 15:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677255211 Benefits https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677256460 Students get:
- additional support before/after school in reading/math
- students feel more comfortable in smaller setting 
- teacher is able to help students and target instruction]]> 2020-08-12 15:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677256460 Both preferably, being able to have the access to those resources but also being able to provide targeted hands on instruction to students yulewis https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677258403 2020-08-12 15:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677258403 Benefits at Bryan Adams https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677258471 Our newcomers (first or second year in the country) really acquire English much more quickly if the additional support is there through tutoring.]]> 2020-08-12 15:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677258471 Just an idea but would Google Classroom help on the admin side? yulewis https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677259421 The google drive was great, and having our own folder, I'm wondering if each week we have "assignments" created of what is due for example: lesson plan, sign in sheet ]]> 2020-08-12 15:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677259421 Inconvenience https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677260772 - having to write down everything on the forms]]> 2020-08-12 15:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677260772 https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677261373 I like that the district makes this commitment to ESL kids in particular and signals to them that their needs are important. They definitely respond positively when they know they are a priority.]]> 2020-08-12 15:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677261373 Inconvenience djones317 https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677261913 I can't think of any problems.]]> 2020-08-12 15:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677261913 That I can work with students that I need to work with. https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677263478 2020-08-12 15:19:37 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677263478 A bus for students, even if shared with another school to allow those students who walk or unable to find a pick up ride yulewis https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677263507 2020-08-12 15:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677263507 I think that doing the paperwork electronically will help. djones317 https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677266029 2020-08-12 15:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677266029 @Moseley Elementary https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677267163 Students are not as timid as in a whole group and it gives newcomers more confidence.

]]> 2020-08-12 15:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677267163 I like the ability to work with students in a relaxed, unrushed atmosphere one to one or one to two or three. bhandy2 https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677267340 2020-08-12 15:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677267340 1 hr per day max of 3 hours per week yulewis https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677267385 2020-08-12 15:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677267385 djones317 https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677267526 Not sure!]]> 2020-08-12 15:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677267526 Like that I am able to invite students to my group and target the skills they are needing. Also that it allows for a safe space to be nurtured between student and teacher yulewis https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677268331 2020-08-12 15:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677268331 https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677268549 1-2 hours]]> 2020-08-12 15:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677268549 Having to submit all the paperwork, 2nd grade students having to sign the paper took a long time. https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677269059 2020-08-12 15:22:34 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677269059 I am able to develop and deepen a relationship with my students during tutoring. The students are extremely appreciative of the extra time I spend with them to convey concepts they didn't understand during class. bhandy2 https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677269906 2020-08-12 15:23:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677269906 Preference https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677270023 I think having both would be awesome.  I've never used Rosetta Stone. I've used Achieve 3000.  ]]> 2020-08-12 15:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677270023 Having both options would be great. https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677271568 2020-08-12 15:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677271568 djones317 https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677272019 1 to 3 hours a week or more if necessary.]]> 2020-08-12 15:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677272019 WIth our new normal, I'm not sure what inconveniences will arise and how to overcome those. As of now the physical paperwork has been an inconvenience but also I understand why it is needed- so creating a streamline documentation would be ideal. yulewis https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677272312 2020-08-12 15:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677272312 Transportation and starting tutoring earlier in the school year. https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677273318 2020-08-12 15:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677273318 Writing lesson plans for tutoring. bhandy2 https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677275383 2020-08-12 15:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677275383 3 hours per week https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677275394 2020-08-12 15:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677275394 Small group supplies/materials, not sure what that would look like now. But if we want before/after school tutoring to feel and be different we need it to look different than regular classroom time. Materials can range from educational games, cards, etc. yulewis https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677275825 2020-08-12 15:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677275825 Paperwork https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677276242 Electronic forms and use of Google Docs/Excel will be easier. I did like that we each had a folder. ]]> 2020-08-12 15:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677276242 Both, automated digital platforms plus directed teacher content. bhandy2 https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677276684 2020-08-12 15:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677276684 Using Google Drive with specific folders for content (attendance, lesson plans, student work products) by teacher. bhandy2 https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677278762 2020-08-12 15:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677278762 Adjustments https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677279821 I've been told that we will not be passing papers out to students like before. The teacher would have to document everything electronically.
 ]]> 2020-08-12 15:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677279821 By organizing and using Google Drive the paperwork would be manageable. bhandy2 https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677281335 2020-08-12 15:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677281335 Resources https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677284432 Students will probably be doing tutoring virtually. Students will need:
- laptop
-hotspot
-access to computer program purchased for tutoring]]> 2020-08-12 15:29:47 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677284432 Thinking djones317 https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677286809 I wished that you could start sooner ,the sooner the better.]]> 2020-08-12 15:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677286809 Tutoring should be started ASAP due to the COVID school closure. bhandy2 https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677287103 2020-08-12 15:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677287103 Time https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677287880 2 days a week with a 1 hour daily limit]]> 2020-08-12 15:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677287880 A minimum of 3 hours per week due to the absence of face to face instruction since last March. bhandy2 https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677290064 2020-08-12 15:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677290064 I hope that ESL tutoring can include assisting students with subjects other than ELAR. At the high school level, our newcomers need help with Algebra, Geography and especially Biology. bhandy2 https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677356996 2020-08-12 16:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/pgibbons1/a2ddixfajwi0vljq/wish/677356996