Learning @ISC by Jia Acree https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp en-us 2023-05-05 17:16:03 UTC 2025-11-03 14:32:34 UTC hello@padlet.com LEARNING @ISC SLIDES jiaacree1_1 https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2579927239 Here are the slides from today's meeting. ]]> 2023-05-05 19:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2579927239 Common Ground Collaborative jiaacree1_1 https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2579928609 Here is the CGC website if you would like to do more research. ]]> 2023-05-05 19:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2579928609 3Cs jiaacree1_1 https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2579930421 Learners understand that....
Learners are able to...
Learners become more...]]> 2023-05-05 19:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2579930421 CGC Posters jiaacree1_1 https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2579931297 2023-05-05 19:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2579931297 ISC Website jiaacree1_1 https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2579932205 About us]]> 2023-05-05 19:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2579932205 Modern Learning Principles jiaacree1_1 https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2579937879 2023-05-05 19:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2579937879 Elementary Curricular Overview jiaacree1_1 https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2579938930 2023-05-05 19:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2579938930 Everyone https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580269992 This means all students, all staff, all families, and all people involved with the school. Each person we interact with brings value to learning! Everybody is included in our education and receives equal opportunities, treatment, and involvement :)]]> 2023-05-06 12:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580269992 Everywhere jiaacree1_1 https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580271805 Within the four walls of the classroom but also beyond. Learners are learning about themselves and the world in all contexts. ]]> 2023-05-06 12:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580271805 Learning is an iterative process that examines both the process of acquiring new information and the end product of new information. Learning is sometimes a self-led enterprise, and, at other times, it is communal in nature. https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580274031 2023-05-06 12:24:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580274031 Taking students on field trips to immediately apply their learning... https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580275060 2023-05-06 12:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580275060 Humanities https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580275194 Organising a backyard ‘field work excursion’ for students studying water and land formation during remote learning ]]> 2023-05-06 12:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580275194 Service Learning https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580275244 Extending a unit of learning to a collaboration with a local village to plant bamboo by the river in an effort to prevent eutrophication]]> 2023-05-06 12:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580275244 Artifact Walk https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580275256 This is where each student brings in something meaningful to them or their identity. On a notecard they write what the item is and what it means to them. They leave their item with it and then everybody walks around the room to learn about other students :)]]> 2023-05-06 12:27:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580275256 Matt https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580275281 Last year three of my students got into select entry public schools. It was awesome to see given I work at a school with disadvantaged students.]]> 2023-05-06 12:27:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580275281 authentic student action mbalenhlen https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580275371 When students make a real life difference during a unit of inquiry. One such example students were able to lobby and change the school lunch for healthier options.

]]> 2023-05-06 12:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580275371 Building a Growth Mindset https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580275501 Last year I had a student that struggled with math all year. She felt like she just "couldn't do math". Then finally, near the end of the year it clicked and I watched her entire face light up and her confidence in herself changed dramatically.]]> 2023-05-06 12:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580275501 Hands on design of the students current city in which they live to better understand community helpers and goods and services. https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580275690 2023-05-06 12:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580275690 My Favorite Teaching Experience https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580275779 My favorite teaching experience was when, my students wrote and published books about their journey from their home country to America. Going through the writing process and then seeing how excited they were when they got their books.]]> 2023-05-06 12:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580275779 Mark https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580275814 Trips trips trips. Every year I take kids on multiple trios and that fosters great relationships and learning beyond the classroom. Too many to really narrow down to one experience.]]> 2023-05-06 12:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580275814 Class assmebly https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580275872 Just last week, My kG kids gave the most amazing assembly - stage performance! Other teachers gave me feedback that they had tears in their eyes 
It was all about celebrating themselves as learners

]]> 2023-05-06 12:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580275872 Using the design cycle to upcycle household items and materials. https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580276345 2023-05-06 12:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580276345 Favorite https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580276398 One of my favorite things I got to do this year was set my own SEL curriculum. I was able to work with m students on regulating their emotions and how to identify them.

]]> 2023-05-06 12:30:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580276398 To Make a Difference jiaacree1_1 https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277279 I think that if we want to make a difference in the world it begins with teaching the furture citizens.]]> 2023-05-06 12:32:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277279 Matt https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277373 To help people become the best version of themselves.]]> 2023-05-06 12:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277373 https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277417 To be a cheerleader for students who can’t always cheer for themselves ]]> 2023-05-06 12:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277417 To be part of the positive changes our societies constantly needs mbalenhlen https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277448 2023-05-06 12:33:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277448 https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277537 I 
teach because I like to see them growing and becoming able to overcome challenges

]]> 2023-05-06 12:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277537 The Impact on Others https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277564 I love seeing the growth students make. ]]> 2023-05-06 12:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277564 https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277605 I had a teacher who helped me at my worst and I wanted to do the same.

]]> 2023-05-06 12:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277605 Being a change maker! https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277606 Bridging the gap between the past (me and my learning) and the future (the students' learning )

]]> 2023-05-06 12:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277606 Future https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277607 To make a positive impact on the future of our society]]> 2023-05-06 12:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277607 Change lives. https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277676 Teaching is the most amazing thing to do, for me it is an opportunity to listen and change kids lives. By showing them support, love and care. Teachers can make a difference!]]> 2023-05-06 12:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277676 Connection https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277714 Building meaningful relationships with people is so valuable. I believe every person deserves to have the love and support that they deserve to succeed. Children are just so amazing.]]> 2023-05-06 12:33:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277714 https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277784 It is what makes me feel alive. It is the only way to never stop learning.]]> 2023-05-06 12:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580277784 Impacting Others https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580278044 I love building relationships with the students and seeing them grow.]]> 2023-05-06 12:34:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580278044 I still remember how my favorite teacher helped me through difficult situations. https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580278152 2023-05-06 12:34:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580278152 https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580282110 Learners understand that they can take control in their own learning 
Learners are able to think critically in challenging environments 
Learners become more curious about the world just outside their door ]]> 2023-05-06 12:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580282110 Matt https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580282453 Learners understand that mathematics can be used to explain patterns we see in the real world.
Learners are able to use various mathematical representations to describe real world patterns.
Learners become more aware of how universal maths is to all of our lives.]]> 2023-05-06 12:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580282453 SEL https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580282508 Learners understand that all emotions are valid and wide-ranging.
Learners are able to identify and express their emotions (zones).
Learners become more likely to use coping strategies when they understand their emotions.]]> 2023-05-06 12:45:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580282508 Costa Rican Leatherbacks https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580282575 Students understand that the world is an interconnected ecosystem. 

They are able to explain how leatherback turtles navigate the challenges of their lived environment.

They become more empathetic to other living things in the world.]]> 2023-05-06 12:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580282575 https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580282598 Learners understand their identity as a learner - growth mindset - learning involves making mistakes and growing from that.
Learners are able to develop their understanding of an idea, goals and their own growth process
Learners understand that they are on a journey that involves lifelong learning]]> 2023-05-06 12:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580282598 3Cs https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580282853 Learners understand how to write and illustrate a personal narrative.
Learners are able to share stories about their lives and their experiences
Learners become more empathic to others by listening to others stories and connecting to them. ]]> 2023-05-06 12:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580282853 Service https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580283069 Students undersand that deforestation can lead to eutrophication of local rivers and this has adverse effects on water quality. 

They are now able to confidently pitch ideas to stakeholders and community groups, carefully explaining concepts.

As a result they are becoming more confident, empathetic and understanding of the complex challenges faced by local Malawian communities]]> 2023-05-06 12:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580283069 3Cs - student action mbalenhlen https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580283094 students understand how their body systems work and how to take care of their bodies. They are able to make links with their behaviours and how their body systems are affected by their choices. They become more by seeking to make a difference into their environment by taking action to change their lunch meals for the better.]]> 2023-05-06 12:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580283094 https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580283170 Learners understand that identities are valuable and that everybody is different.

Learners are able to see the value in who they and others are.

Learners become more understanding of differences and the value that they bring.]]> 2023-05-06 12:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580283170 Learners understand that they are connected with the world outside their classroom. Learners are able to explain how community workers help us within the community and how we obtain goods and services. Learners become more aware citizens within their community. https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580283209

]]> 2023-05-06 12:47:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580283209 Learners understand that the design cycle is a powerful tool to extend and create. Learners are able to use their knowledge of design to plan and create. Learners become more understanding of how design can be used in every day life in any form using ant material. https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580284143 2023-05-06 12:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580284143 Jia's Email jiaacree1_1 https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580299315 jia.acree@iscbrazil.com]]> 2023-05-06 13:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jiaacree1_1/d6zbq8zq1rsw0awp/wish/2580299315