Curriculum Analysis Activity by Lisa Flanders-Dick https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe en-us 2023-04-27 18:02:37 UTC 2026-03-16 13:40:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png Module 6 - Supporting Deep Thinking LisasPencilBox https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570760106 Instead of reading about the focus topics this week, you will research, share, and reflect. This assignment combines the reading and weekly analysis assignments. 

  1. Read the following blog post on Thinking Classrooms https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/thinking-classroom/
  2. Research the basics of thinking classrooms/curriculum and questioning techniques. 
  3. Create a post providing an overview of thinking classrooms. Your post can be written, audio, a graphic, or even video. 
  4. Select a science curriculum used in Louisiana districts and Create a post that includes the title, subject, and grade.
  5. Select a particular lesson/unit from your curriculum and investigate it through the lens of the Thinking Classroom Method.
  6. What elements of Thinking Classrooms exist in this curriculum? How would you improve the curriculum related to Thinking Classroom method. Create a post. Your post can be written, audio, a graphic, or even video. 
]]> 2023-04-27 18:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570760106 EdTech LisasPencilBox https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570760108 Technology-enhanced teaching and learning (TETL) is the integration of technology into teaching and learning practices to improve the quality of learning outcomes. This is an essential strategy for improving educational quality. School leaders and teachers significantly affect the integration of effective TETL in the classroom.
1. Research the ISTE standards: International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) provides student, educator, and leadership standards that serve as a framework for innovation in education.
2. Though these standards exist, it can sometimes be tricky actually knowing how each would appear in the classroom as a model example. The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) was developed by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology (FCIT) to provide a framework for describing and targeting the use of technology to enhance learning. Each needed characteristic is not only represented in the matrix but also aligned with levels of integration. Explore the TIM Framework.
3. Create a post providing an overview of ISTE and TIM. Your post can be written, audio, a graphic, or even video. 
4. Select a science curriculum being used in Louisiana districts and Create a post that includes the title, subject, and grade.
5. Select a particular lesson/unit from your curriculum and investigate it through the lens of EdTech.
6. Reflect on your selected curiculum/unit and your exploration of ISTE and TIM. What "holes" you can identify in your curriculum/unit? How could you address these holes? Create a post. Your post can be written, audio, a graphic, or even video. ]]> 2023-04-27 18:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570760108 UDL LisasPencilBox https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570760109 Universal Design is an approach to curriculum development that aims to make learning accessible to all students, regardless of their individual strengths, needs, or backgrounds. It emphasizes the importance of creating learning experiences that are inclusive, flexible, and responsive to the diversity of learners in today's classrooms.
1. Watch this overview of UDL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDvKnY0g6e4
2. Research the basics of UDL
3. Create a post providing an overview of UDL. Your post can be written, audio, a graphic, or even video.
4. Select a science curriculum being used in Louisiana districts and Create a post that includes the title, subject, and grade.
5. Select a particular lesson/unit from your curriculum and investigate it through the lens of UDL.
6. How could this lesson/unit be improved to better align with UDL? Create a post. Your post can be written, audio, a graphic, or even video. ]]> 2023-04-27 18:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570760109 Curriculum Foundation LisasPencilBox https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570760111 As educators, it is essential to understand the concept of curriculum comprehensively to design and deliver effective learning experiences for our students. Complete the following:
1. Read Blog Post: Five reasons to give curriculum theory a place in the classroom … | Knowledge in Education
2. Research the basics of curriculum theory and curriculum models 
3. Create a post providing an overview of curriculum theory/models. Your post can be written, audio, a graphic, or even video.
4. Select a science curriculum being used in Louisiana districts and Create a post that includes the title, subject, and grade.
5. Research the foundation of your curriculum such as foundational theory, research, authors, stakeholders, timeline, etc
6. Post an overview of your curriculum's foundation. Your post can be written, audio, or even video.]]> 2023-04-27 18:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570760111 Overview of Thinking Classroom rbl011 https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570863968



]]> 2023-04-27 19:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570863968 2. / 3. Basis of UDL lad053 https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570864116 UDL stands for Universal Design for Learning. UDL is a framework developed by CAST, an Understood founding partner. UDL guides the design of learning experiences to proactively meet the needs of all learners. When you use UDL, you assume that barriers to learning are in the design of the environment, not in the student. UDL is based on brain science and evidence-based educational practices. It also leverages the power of digital technology.]]> 2023-04-27 19:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570864116 International Society of Technology in Education bavolland01 https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570864822 ISTE is a website that provides a variety of resources for educators and professionals. This website provides students and teacher with standards. It provides educational professionals with professional development and Networking opportunities, publications, Awards and recognition programs, and Research and advocacy initiatives that promote the usage of technology in the classroom. 

The standards for educators help teachers help students become empowered learners. And it helps teachers practice, promotes collaboration with peers, and challenges them to rethink traditional approaches. Each standard has a specific role that the teachers should be and it helps them through that.

The standards for students help students evolve with new technology tools. It helps empower student voices and ensure that learning is a student-driven process. Each standard has an overall goal that they hope students learn more about. ]]> 2023-04-27 19:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570864822 PHD science savannahbrickner https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570865549 Grade 1
Lesson 7
Objective; Use observations of the Sun's path across the sky to explain how the Polynesians navigated from island to island.

Materials:

  • A compass
  • A watch or clock
  • A clear day
  • A pencil
  • Some paper

Instructions:

  1. Introduction:
    Begin by introducing the concept of navigation using the sun. Explain that in the absence of a compass or GPS, the sun can be used to navigate in a particular direction.
  2. Exploration:
    Ask students to form groups of three or four and provide each group with a compass. Ask them to go outside to a clear open space and find the direction of the sun at that time. Encourage them to discuss and compare their findings within their group.
  3. Explanation:
    Bring the students back to the classroom and ask them to share their findings with the class. Encourage students to explain how they used the compass to find the direction of the sun.
  4. Elaboration:
    Provide students with the instructions to go outside and face towards the north, south, east, and west without using a GPS or compass. Ask them to use the information they have learned to explain and record how they knew the direction based off of their surroundings. Encourage them to work collaboratively and to use critical thinking skills to solve any problems that arise.
  5. Evaluation:
    After the groups have successfully faced all of the directions and recorded them ask them to reflect on the experience. Encourage them to discuss what they learned, what challenges they faced, and how they worked together to overcome them.
  6. Conclusion:
    Wrap up the activity by emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and problem-solving skills in real-world situations. Encourage students to continue developing these skills both in and out of the classroom.

Overall, this activity encourages students to engage in critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and metacognition as they navigate using the sun. It helps them to develop a deeper understanding of the natural world and the skills they need to navigate it.
]]> 2023-04-27 19:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570865549 Thinking Classroom vsg004 https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570865654 When first starting to build a thinking classroom, it is important that these tasks are highly engaging non-curricular tasks. As the culture of thinking begins to develop, we transition to using curriculum tasks. The goal of thinking classrooms is not to get students to think about engaging with non-curricular tasks day in and day out—that turns out to be rather easy. Rather, the goal is to get more of your students thinking, and thinking for longer periods of time, within the context of curriculum, which leads to longer and deeper learning.]]> 2023-04-27 19:40:00 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570865654 TIM Framework summary josiemclain https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570866169 The Technology Integration Matrix is a framework for teachers to evaluate how effectively they are integrating technology into their lessons. It consists of five levels of technology integration (Entry, Adoption, Adaptation, Infusion, and Transformation) and five characteristics of learning environments (Active, Collaborative, Constructive, Authentic, and Goal-Directed). Teachers can use this matrix to self-assess their own technology integration practices and identify areas for improvement.]]> 2023-04-27 19:40:31 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570866169 #1 Five Reasons to Give Curriculum Theory a Place in the Classroom shawnmchauvin https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570866209 1. An objectives model is limiting.
2. Curricula should be ambitious.
3. Teachers are key to a successful curriculum.
4. Collaboration between teachers (and researchers) is important in supporting curriculum development.
5. It all comes down to teacher professional learning.]]> 2023-04-27 19:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570866209 #2 & #3 carolineantley3 https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570866609 The four dimensions of curriculum theory are aims or objectives, content or subject matter, methods or procedures, and evaluation or assessment. The first dimension refers to the reasons for including specific items in the curriculum and excluding others.The second dimension is content or subject matter and this refers to the knowledge, skills, or dispositions which are implicit in the choice of items, and the way in which they are arranged. The third dimension is methods or procedures and this refers to pedagogy and is determined by choices made about the first two dimensions.The fourth dimension is assessment or evaluation and this refers to the means for determining whether the curriculum has been implemented successfully.]]> 2023-04-27 19:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570866609 Book about Building Thinking Classroom rbl011 https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570866979 2023-04-27 19:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570866979 4. Curriculum lad053 https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570868003 Title: Amplify
Subject: Science
Grade: 3rd]]> 2023-04-27 19:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570868003 5. Lesson / Unit lad053 https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570870794 Lesson 3.2 Discovering Climate through Data

]]> 2023-04-27 19:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570870794 #4 OpenSciEd madalynsbeck03 https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570871278 Subject: waves light/sound,  space, and traits. 
Title: Expected Elementary School Unit Release Schedule
Grade: 1st]]> 2023-04-27 19:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570871278 #5 carolineantley3 https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570871589 OpenSciEd creates free, high quality, NGSS-aligned science materials and outstanding professional learning support that empowers educators to inspire all students with the beauty and wonder of science. ]]> 2023-04-27 19:47:10 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570871589 Deep Thinking Classroom savannahbrickner https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570872552 The Thinking Classroom method is an educational approach that prioritizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students. This method emphasizes independent thinking, collaboration, and exploration, while encouraging students to take ownership of their learning. Additionally, the method stresses the importance of reflection and metacognition in helping students develop their thinking skills. This approach can be applied across various subjects and can help students succeed academically and professionally.


Examples:

  1. Reflection and Metacognition:
    Encourage students to reflect on their learning by asking questions such as "What did you learn today?" or "What was challenging for you?" This helps students to develop metacognition, or awareness of their own thinking processes.
  2. Creative Problem Solving:
    Encourage students to solve problems creatively, such as asking them to design and build a bridge that can hold a certain amount of weight using only paper and tape. This activity promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while allowing students to use their creativity.
  3. Student Choice:
    Give students choices in their learning by providing various activities or assignments for them to choose from. For example, students can choose between reading a book, watching a video, or drawing a picture to learn about a specific topic.

]]> 2023-04-27 19:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570872552 Lesson Deep Thinking savannahbrickner https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570873353 go outside
reflect on what they find
share their finding with the class
use critical thinking skills to solve problems
encourage students to use their findings in and out of the classroom]]> 2023-04-27 19:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570873353 Thinking Classrooms/Curriculums: vsg004 https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570873771 Thinking classrooms and curriculum are designed to promote critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills in students. The aim is to move away from rote learning and memorization towards a more engaging and interactive way of learning. Here are some of the basics of thinking classrooms/curriculum:

  1. Active learning: In thinking classrooms, students are encouraged to take an active role in their learning. Teachers use a variety of teaching strategies, such as group work, discussions, and problem-solving activities, to promote active learning.
]]> 2023-04-27 19:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570873771 Science Curriculum gcr013 https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570873902 3-PS2-1 Science 3rd Grade 
3-PS2-1 Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of an object.]]> 2023-04-27 19:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570873902 #6 Overview for Elementary Science Curriculum Foundation madalynsbeck03 https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570874207 2023-04-27 19:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570874207 6. lad053 https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570874482 This lesson / unit could be better by giving the students a choice of what city they want to choose when studying their temperatures. This lesson could also be improved by modeling what is expected from the students. ]]> 2023-04-27 19:50:26 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570874482 Questioning Techniques: vsg004 https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570875002
Questioning techniques are an important part of thinking classrooms. Teachers use questions to encourage students to think critically, reflect on their learning, and make connections between ideas. Here are some questioning techniques commonly used in thinking classrooms:

  1. Open-ended questions: These questions have no right or wrong answer and encourage students to think creatively and critically. Examples include "What do you think about...?" and "How would you solve this problem...?"
]]> 2023-04-27 19:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570875002 How to integrate EdTeach josiemclain https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570875114 We can integrate EdTeach into this curriculum by putting in padlet, or jamboard options, as well as putting in Youtube videos.]]> 2023-04-27 19:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570875114 TIM picture josiemclain https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570884083 2023-04-27 20:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/LisasPencilBox/bvp0683xksnwbooe/wish/2570884083