ss feedback by William Johnson https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto en-us 2025-06-22 20:17:51 UTC 2025-06-26 11:57:17 UTC hello@padlet.com Finding an opportunity to have a student leverage their own interests within the requirements of the course that they were teaching. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500720765 2025-06-24 16:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500720765 We won gold at Canada wide Science fair for the first time in years even though the student struggled with the project right up to two weeks before regional. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500721395 2025-06-24 16:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500721395 One success - JB connected with a grade 11 student who showed genuine engagement and interest in her course. tkwan8 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500721410 2025-06-24 16:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500721410 Student recognized and explained to classmate about the 'double verb' construction https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500721812 2025-06-24 16:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500721812 You can call me Greg. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500721845 2025-06-24 16:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500721845 Building rapport with a student who would usually be quiet and to themself https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500721895 2025-06-24 16:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500721895 French student was excited to share their acceptance into a summer camp in Quebec, with their French teacher. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500722109 2025-06-24 16:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500722109 Students were provided the right guidance for their personal university goals. We had some weaker academic students who had such success with university offers and with the full DP. These students really listened to advice. pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500722280 2025-06-24 16:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500722280 TK found she was able to connect with a grade 11 student and supported him in completing tasks & assignments. jboudreau7 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500722298 2025-06-24 16:02:25 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500722298 Had a breakthrough on the extended essay with a student, able to slow them down and understand the details of their topic more clearly. jrlee9 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500722378 2025-06-24 16:02:33 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500722378 collaboration between teachers and student support to help students have a successful outcome https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500722505 2025-06-24 16:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500722505 Adapting lessons to suit younger grades (6 and 7) in ways that are more engaging e.g. shorter lessons, more movement in the classroom, sensory hands-on learning experiences. mpierluigi https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500722864 2025-06-24 16:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500722864 We were able to get parents of one of the middle years students to agree to an SSC block for their child. It has been a real success for the student. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500723077 2025-06-24 16:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500723077 Success - Convinced some students who tend to procrastinate to start their IA's early which saved them stress. cgentes1 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500723194 2025-06-24 16:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500723194 The teacher had a great connection with the grade 11 French class. She was able to bond deeply with their students. cmonje1 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500723264 2025-06-24 16:03:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500723264 We got the grade 11s though the Internal Orals!!! jboudreau7 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500723318 2025-06-24 16:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500723318 Making students realize the importance of developing good exam review strategies, which helped with their mental health https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500723360 2025-06-24 16:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500723360 Linda connected ...with a grade 8 student with their connection to MUN and curriculum which was a breakthrough with the student and parents https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500723389 2025-06-24 16:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500723389 Yay! Amalgamating two grades worked more effectively than was anticipated. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500723414 2025-06-24 16:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500723414 First mocks - no major gaffes https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500724152 2025-06-24 16:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500724152 Finding ways to be enthusiastic and creative despite awkward room layouts. For example, modifying ways to group the students and have them work well together. mpierluigi https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500724195 2025-06-24 16:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500724195 Camilo has been successful in integrating a culture of learning, and Mel has been effective in managing the students and directing their attention towards learning rather than just focusing on marks. As for myself, I was successful in teaching French to younger children through games, which made them enthusiastic and motivated to learn more in the classroom. mmahmoudi4 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500724229 2025-06-24 16:05:14 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500724229 Bio IA was successful for a student who had struggled with three different research questions. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500724241 2025-06-24 16:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500724241 In L&L we really modified our year and our tasks, our texts, and our instructional methodologies to help support the students we had in front of this. We helped move some students who were quite weak along in their progress. pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500724299 2025-06-24 16:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500724299 TOK exhibition was a success! https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500724482 2025-06-24 16:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500724482 Our DP coordinator was able to navigate all the major changes of implementing the DP programme while handling the student's needs and supporting teachers. (Great Job!) https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500724494 2025-06-24 16:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500724494 All of you got the first group of DP students through the two years, including their IA's and exams. Bravo you!!! cgentes1 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500724583 2025-06-24 16:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500724583 Mock exams went well: setup, execution, compliance, student complying with exam rules https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500724670 2025-06-24 16:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500724670 TK WAS GREAT!!! https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500725021 2025-06-24 16:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500725021 All of the Year 2 TOK students handed their TOK essays in on time. Even Colin! pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500725135 2025-06-24 16:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500725135 The dessert theatre was a great community building event. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500725418 2025-06-24 16:07:16 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500725418 Getting students into an inquiry mindset prior to reading short stories for better engagement. mpierluigi https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500725587 2025-06-24 16:07:26 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500725587 Collaboration- Mike, Pam, Helen and Cecilia had an opportunity to moderate TOK exhibitions together. Best Pro-D! https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500726044 2025-06-24 16:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500726044 Having an awesome math team! https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500726050 2025-06-24 16:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500726050 We managed to support some of our higher anxiety Grade 12s to develop tools to help them manage their stress in university. pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500726365 2025-06-24 16:08:43 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500726365 Sharing concerns and positives throughout all areas of DP was a positive, as we were able to celebrate and note what could improve. Plus it was good for everyone's mental health. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500726375 2025-06-24 16:08:44 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500726375 Making students interested about the Hispanic culture (gastronomy, music, soccer), and from there direct their Spanish learning cmonje1 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500726832 2025-06-24 16:09:34 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500726832 Time management https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500726902 2025-06-24 16:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500726902 The art and craft activities were very successful for Grades 6 and 8. The 'Mini Paris' project helped students learn about French culture and directions, while building different houses with specific criteria allowed them to explore various parts of a house in French. In addition, establishing a friendly connection with the Grade 11 students was very helpful, as it made them feel safe and comfortable to ask their questions mmahmoudi4 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500727033 2025-06-24 16:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500727033 Students over extending themselves extra-curricular wise. pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500727072 2025-06-24 16:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500727072 athletics https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500727167 2025-06-24 16:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500727167 Submitting work on time!! Submissions have been late, and have required follow up jboudreau7 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500727211 2025-06-24 16:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500727211 Students getting hit with a lot of assessments at one time. pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500727255 2025-06-24 16:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500727255 Work load, self and stress management are challenges for nearly all our students. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500727322 2025-06-24 16:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500727322 students completing work on time (time management) https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500727589 2025-06-24 16:10:43 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500727589 Too many assessments within a short time frame. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500727655 2025-06-24 16:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500727655 Grade 12s being the first cohort did not have older mentors to learn from. pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500727898 2025-06-24 16:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500727898 Stress levels were high - pressure was intense. Stress lead to attendance issues, and mental health issues jboudreau7 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500727954 2025-06-24 16:11:10 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500727954 students struggled with having too much work due all at once. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500727991 2025-06-24 16:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500727991 Students' resilience and grit when faced with deadlines. Folding under pressure. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500728040 2025-06-24 16:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500728040 Idea that it's "all about the marks" https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500728056 2025-06-24 16:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500728056 Falling into missing test cycles, delaying learning of next topic, repeat https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500728148 2025-06-24 16:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500728148 students felt teachers were not aware that other teachers had set work for the same due date https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500728431 2025-06-24 16:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500728431 No "joyous creation" - and my name is Greg. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500728630 2025-06-24 16:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500728630 Students not showing up for meetings - students not understanding the importance of these meetings (like university planning, feedback meetings for internal assessments, kindie buddy meetings) pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500728741 2025-06-24 16:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500728741 Writing a materials list for experiments; especially when it is an IA experiment and they have to ask for the materials. They leave out so many things that they will need. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500728799 2025-06-24 16:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500728799 communication of expectations of the program - "we didn't know" - learning curve. Some miscommunication spread by parents? jboudreau7 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500728950 2025-06-24 16:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500728950 Total number of assessments - needs to be balanced from course to course...and also as a whole to allow students to deliberately approach tasks, rather than in a frenzied, frantic manner. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500728973 2025-06-24 16:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500728973 students were staying up all night to complete assignments for due dates, and this had a knock on effect https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729089 2025-06-24 16:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729089 fostering a growth mindset, rather than a culture of grades - some students overly fixate on final grade. mpierluigi https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729183 2025-06-24 16:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729183 Full diploma students getting offers later than course candidates caused stress because they did not understand why. pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729188 2025-06-24 16:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729188 Students not seeing value in completing the IB DP when it's not necessary to get into their desired university program. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729417 2025-06-24 16:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729417 Students leaving school early without "real" reason, then falling behind https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729420 2025-06-24 16:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729420 Managing to fit into the curriculum everything we have to cover in the language class: language-content and practice, links with TOK, links with different cultures, new assessment expectations (different text types, requirements for each type of assessments), etc. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729557 2025-06-24 16:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729557 Getting students involved in some extra curricular activites is challenging, academic work load or outside activities does not allow enough time to devote on the clubs offered in school. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729623 2025-06-24 16:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729623 Keeping students engaged in material. Making it relatable and relevant. mpierluigi https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729699 2025-06-24 16:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729699 Time management when it comes to the science IA experiments. They always think it will be a quick thing to do. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729768 2025-06-24 16:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729768 Student not understanding their cumulative marks and how that relates to university offers. pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729772 2025-06-24 16:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729772 students were confused by different advice https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729786 2025-06-24 16:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729786 Fear factor - first cohort, are we doing it right? https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729867 2025-06-24 16:14:23 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729867 Not attending class when they feel it is not important to be there. jrlee9 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729948 2025-06-24 16:14:33 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500729948 Grade 10 students having so many classes on both campuses and constantly moving back and forth. cgentes1 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730002 2025-06-24 16:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730002 limited options for course candidate (ie. course choices) jboudreau7 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730015 2025-06-24 16:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730015 I very much dislike room 118 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730235 2025-06-24 16:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730235 Not having a work space, or a space to even keep our bags causing stress. pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730274 2025-06-24 16:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730274 Managing student interviews for all IAs & EEs. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730331 2025-06-24 16:15:23 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730331 Not enough time for teacher meetings. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730436 2025-06-24 16:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730436 Lack of guidance on how to get students through DP in regards to university applications. pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730646 2025-06-24 16:15:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730646 The art room hallway. jrlee9 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730733 2025-06-24 16:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730733 Locations for orals / listening in Language Acquisition https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730735 2025-06-24 16:16:03 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730735 students don't have time to see counsellor as it takes away from class time, so they email asking for advice https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730756 2025-06-24 16:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730756 Not enough time to collaborate pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730880 2025-06-24 16:16:14 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730880 Noise in the SS building https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730963 2025-06-24 16:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500730963 Students' & parents' expectations of recieved grades (sooo many emails from them demanding meetings and increased grades) jboudreau7 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500731081 2025-06-24 16:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500731081 collaboration https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500731134 2025-06-24 16:16:40 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500731134 Student allowed to skip one class to prepare for assessments in other classes. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500731146 2025-06-24 16:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500731146 No teacher workspace, storage of marked assessments is a challenge. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500731413 2025-06-24 16:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500731413 Struggle to report all my whereabouts to my superiors. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500731787 2025-06-24 16:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500731787 Not feeling heard, not being asked for opinions on subjects where I may have a significant amount of knowledge or expertise. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500731800 2025-06-24 16:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500731800 Learning the course while teaching it https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732004 2025-06-24 16:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732004 Not enough space for science equipment. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732012 2025-06-24 16:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732012 Time and space for Internal Orals (ie. work prior to IOs, feedback sessions, orals taking place while teaching other classes). jboudreau7 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732058 2025-06-24 16:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732058 Not enough information/guidance on Google Classroom. If a student is sick or away, they do not have a clear idea of what they should be working on. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732120 2025-06-24 16:17:59 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732120 Collaboration - but especially in terms of spaces. We need time and places that are conducive and encouraging for meaningful collaboration. To my understanding, there aren't spaces for this in the new building, which feels disappointing. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732149 2025-06-24 16:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732149 teachers not giving students a mind break in class (lack of time?) https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732191 2025-06-24 16:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732191 The lack of, and seeming lack of desire for a senior school extra-curricular theatre production. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732217 2025-06-24 16:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732217 Stress level of students e.g. exam and grade focus instead of learning for the sake of learning. mpierluigi https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732296 2025-06-24 16:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732296 Teaching science classes on the senior campus gives significantly less opportunities for hands-on learning compared to where science class should be: the science lab https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732379 2025-06-24 16:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732379 Not enough time to collaborate with teachers on labs. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732384 2025-06-24 16:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732384 (Repeat of what I wrote for the "red" post-it:) Managing to fit/cram everything we need to cover in 2 years to get students ready for the IBDP exams https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732399 2025-06-24 16:18:24 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732399 Challenges in meeting one-to-one with colleagues jboudreau7 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732418 2025-06-24 16:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732418 Loss of the Physics lab (316) https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732465 2025-06-24 16:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732465 Providing feedback on Internal Assessment takes a significant amount of time and took up a lot of prep time. pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732485 2025-06-24 16:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732485 Struggle with spanning DP and MYP https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732582 2025-06-24 16:18:41 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732582 Knowing IB expectations for answers to IB examinations https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732604 2025-06-24 16:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732604 Not enough IA training. I need training. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732605 2025-06-24 16:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732605 Being able to go deep in analysis was challenging. Default to surface level. Also, time management in the class. mpierluigi https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732843 2025-06-24 16:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732843 Not being informed of issues with a student until it's crisis time https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732885 2025-06-24 16:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732885 Science classes not getting scheduled to be in the labs requiring constant class switches. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732931 2025-06-24 16:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732931 Too many different apps, sites, communication spaces, documentation spaces, or student management. Hope Toddle helps rather than adding another layer. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732966 2025-06-24 16:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500732966 Parents and students being quite aggressive and persistent with communications about grades caused a significant amount of stress (particularly with the Grade 11 cohort). pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500733099 2025-06-24 16:19:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500733099 Managing student expectations https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500733238 2025-06-24 16:19:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500733238 Not enough classrooms for teachers to hold meetings such as curriculum night. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500733396 2025-06-24 16:20:06 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500733396 Not a uniform use of google classroom/ info sharing with students https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500733450 2025-06-24 16:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500733450 Anxiety/stress over assessment standards - "Am I marking it according to IB?" DP training did not prepare for assessments and feedback jboudreau7 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500733474 2025-06-24 16:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500733474 Not all teachers put notes on Alma we need a paper trail for some students. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500733492 2025-06-24 16:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500733492 Rooms always left a mess by the prior teacher. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500733778 2025-06-24 16:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500733778 Tone - how can we make school events and activities more deliberate and authentic, rather than rushed? https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500734703 2025-06-24 16:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500734703 teachers teaching subject specific study techniques https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500734829 2025-06-24 16:22:34 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500734829 Being more mindful of assessment calendars and putting assessment on the calendars. pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500734968 2025-06-24 16:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500734968 DP science classes MUST be scheduled to be in labs. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500735010 2025-06-24 16:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500735010 School policies need to be upheld. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500735250 2025-06-24 16:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500735250 Being more aware of the major stress points for students and being mindful of this when planning large events or class assessments. pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500735430 2025-06-24 16:23:31 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500735430 lack of ownership of space (SS campus); difficult when teachers are travelling from class to class; supply issues (ie. whiteboard markers) jboudreau7 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500735557 2025-06-24 16:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500735557 Communicate follow through of consequences for students who have collected warnings. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500735777 2025-06-24 16:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500735777 teachers all using the same platform for IA etc dates so teachers can see clusters and consider when to set their deadlines https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500735801 2025-06-24 16:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500735801 Work on communication between administration and faculty. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500735899 2025-06-24 16:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500735899 More community building with IB DP parents to mitigate expecttions and allay fears over grades https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500736432 2025-06-24 16:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500736432 Stagger deadlines on major assessments as much as possible. Work collaboratively and be supportive to each other to achieve this. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500736689 2025-06-24 16:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500736689 Working on communicating expectations with students (workshops on how Academic Honesty, how to communicate positively with teachers, how to ethically use AI) pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500736691 2025-06-24 16:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500736691 Provide valuable information to younger grades/parents in preparing for DP: parent student meetings https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500736717 2025-06-24 16:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500736717 Accessing mentorship between older and younger students more (within reason as they are also very busy). pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500737077 2025-06-24 16:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500737077 End of the school year was anticlimactic compared to past years due to the timing differences of G12, G11, G10 finishing. This year's ending lacked a sense of community among senior school (e.g. past years sports days were amazing at this) https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500737422 2025-06-24 16:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500737422 Assign rooms to specific teachers even if other teachers also teach in those rooms. The specific teacher can be responsible for that room's supplies desks etc. They also have the authority to move and organise things in that room. If a room is everyone's responsibility it automatically becomes no one's responsibility and then the classes are messy https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500737604 2025-06-24 16:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500737604 Create more teacher colloration space as the library is usually very noisy. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500737661 2025-06-24 16:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500737661 Need to create events to bring grade 10, 11 and 12 students together in a mentorship capacity https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500737663 2025-06-24 16:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500737663 Scaffolding more the curriculum in grade 10 and 9 to get students ready for expectations of IBDP https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500738379 2025-06-24 16:27:20 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500738379 Collaborative events between grade to encourage mentorship https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500738432 2025-06-24 16:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500738432 Rework the Grade 12 units like we did with the Grade 11 units to be more intentional (now that we understand the IB more!) pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500738550 2025-06-24 16:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500738550 More collaboration for TOK department! https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500738681 2025-06-24 16:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500738681 Be more prepared for the DP exhibition. jrlee9 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500738889 2025-06-24 16:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500738889 Continue to work on developing resources to support students and teachers with academic honesty, AI etc. pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739006 2025-06-24 16:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739006 Teach science topics using hands on activities, not necessarily full labs, but activities and demos. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739015 2025-06-24 16:28:14 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739015 Taking advantage of offers for IA moderation with other ISABC schools https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739044 2025-06-24 16:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739044 Add more exemplars and examples of grade 11 material (now that we have two cohorts through Year One, we have some samples) jboudreau7 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739062 2025-06-24 16:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739062 More faculty buy-in for the "full diploma where achievable, whilst allowing for individual pathways. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739087 2025-06-24 16:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739087 More movement in the classroom for variety/engagement mpierluigi https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739148 2025-06-24 16:28:29 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739148 Develop partnerships and peer collaboration with new school https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739219 2025-06-24 16:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739219 More counsellor/ advisor meetings https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739235 2025-06-24 16:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739235 Look at reworking advisory to help support students with stress, communication skills etc. pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739239 2025-06-24 16:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739239 TK will aim to do more quick one-to-one meetings with HODs and teachers to maximize communication and address concerns promptly. tkwan8 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739363 2025-06-24 16:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739363 Work with students more on a one to one basis to help guide them in their work. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739410 2025-06-24 16:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739410 Campus tours/ODE for each grade https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739575 2025-06-24 16:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739575 Vary up lessons in terms of group work or inquiry. Taking more brain breaks during stressful times. mpierluigi https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739594 2025-06-24 16:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739594 Be more proactive with DP teachers regarding the students with IEPs. More frequent check-ins with teachers. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739676 2025-06-24 16:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739676 Go to OHS training specific to lab and chemical waste management. https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739703 2025-06-24 16:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500739703 Modifying and scaffolding DP terminology, requirements, outcomes in MYP classes (ie. changing grade 10 units & assessments to prepare for Year One) - L&L jboudreau7 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500740009 2025-06-24 16:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500740009 Provide opportunities for discussions around DP and post-secondary through round table meetings https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500740134 2025-06-24 16:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500740134 Connect more with other DP schools. I have the privilege of attending ISABC subject group meetings in my role as HOD and I would love to find opportunities for the rest of my department to make these connections. pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500740198 2025-06-24 16:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500740198 Science - work on how to stream line IA lab time tkwan8 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500740272 2025-06-24 16:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500740272 Integrate some exam/assessments review strategies (think-pair-share between students?) in grade 11 and 12 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500740577 2025-06-24 16:30:44 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500740577 Developed CAS to be more authentic and engaging! jboudreau7 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500740618 2025-06-24 16:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500740618 Network with other teachers from IB programs to learn more about what they are doing to support student learning, assessing, etc. jboudreau7 https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500741651 2025-06-24 16:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500741651 Standardizing assessments with my department. pmcmartin https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500741741 2025-06-24 16:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500741741 Weekly townhalls built a sense of community in the SS https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500742478 2025-06-24 16:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/wjohnson123/avhix0l2tley4mto/wish/3500742478