https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5 Demonstrating understanding & telling the story of my learning with visible thinking en-us 2016-04-22 17:02:18 UTC 2025-12-24 03:15:11 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.storage.googleapis.com/portrait/notebook.jpg sflynn4 https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107285842 I used to think...]]> 2016-04-22 17:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107285842 sflynn4 https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107286933 Collaborating had to happen in groups]]> 2016-04-22 17:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107286933 sflynn4 https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107287083 It was a better idea to put all brainstorming/thinking in one place: The writer's notebook]]> 2016-04-22 17:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107287083 sflynn4 https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107287246 There wasn't much of a place for technology or iPads when teaching Lucy Caulkins units of study]]> 2016-04-22 17:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107287246 sflynn4 https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107288504 Having kids use the iPads would take too much time]]> 2016-04-22 17:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107288504 sflynn4 https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107288576 But now I think..]]> 2016-04-22 17:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107288576 sflynn4 https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107288719 Collaboration using technology such as iPads and having kids export their work allows their peers to be inspired, motivated, and interested in the work that lies ahead (the PBL non-fiction book).]]> 2016-04-22 17:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107288719 sflynn4 https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107289044 Having students export their work to a Google Sites page, Seasaw, or a blog brings everyone's work together and acts as a nice digital portfolio that can be viewed over and over again by students, teachers, and parents.]]> 2016-04-22 17:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107289044 sflynn4 https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107289453 Procedural mini-lessons to teach things like exporting to the Drive are essential to start with, but students get used to this fast and even teach their teachers a thing or two.]]> 2016-04-22 17:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107289453 sflynn4 https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107289652 Writing needs to be more interactive and choice-driven to instill more motivation and keep students focused on the end result (final draft on Google or Book Creator).]]> 2016-04-22 17:22:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107289652 sflynn4 https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107289808 There needs to be a balance between writing in an actual notebook and technology such as using apps on the iPad.]]> 2016-04-22 17:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107289808 sflynn4 https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107291118 2016-04-22 17:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107291118 sflynn4 https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107291478 Through the T21 modules, face to face workshops, and webinars, I was guided along and realized that using technology in my classroom is easier than I thought. It's all about jumping in and not being scared. The students have taught me so much along the way, which is an added bonus. :)]]> 2016-04-22 17:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107291478 sflynn4 https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107291897 Since the addition of the iPad cart at Dale Street in January, I now have my students using them once a week, without fail. They are learning so much, and I love that I can really focus on 4 or 5 apps and use those consistently over the course of the rest of the year.]]> 2016-04-22 17:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107291897 sflynn4 https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107292768 Now I know how to take a screenshot on Mac, Windows, and the iPad! ]]> 2016-04-22 17:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sflynn4/cbx84o9dkpl5/wish/107292768