How's the process going? Compass points thinking routine by Colin Powell https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx Post a comment or several of how your learning team is doing. Position your post to reflect your current thinking regarding how the process is going. Consider these questions: How are we building better learning teams? Where are we seeing peer learning? How are group dynamics changing? en-us 2020-02-01 18:22:13 UTC 2020-02-04 09:36:17 UTC hello@padlet.com Data collection jkendall6 https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439447367 Our across school group is looking at ATL skills. To help us understand this we're looking to collect data from teachers. The potential insight into the ATL skill 'culture' at ISLQ is exciting... ]]> 2020-02-03 04:08:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439447367 Linked to Data collection... jkendall6 https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439448042 Although we have the opportunity to collect some good data and analyse it - I am worried we will not have time this term to use what we have discussed.]]> 2020-02-03 04:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439448042 In class experiences https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439468351 My work on the use of Graphical Display Calculators) GDCs, us beginning to improve my abilities to enhance my teaching, and has helped individual students have more choice of strategies. I'm excited to see how the GDCs can be used as an investigative/collaborative device through a classroom network. I'm also keen to take a student survey to evaluate their confidence using the GDCs. AFU]]> 2020-02-03 06:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439468351 Planning Staff Workshops https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439468625 I think the momentum will be increased when ideas are disseminated to the MYP Maths teaching team, and staff gain confidence to use them in their classes, so that students can use the technology to enhance their learning and understanding. AFU]]> 2020-02-03 06:22:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439468625 Feeling Isolated https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439469001 At present, I am a team of one. I am getting peer support through forums, but need to enthuse colleagues too. AFU]]> 2020-02-03 06:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439469001 Gaining Traction https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439469160 How do I enthuse and motivate colleagues, and provide myself and peers continued professional development in the use of GDCs in MYP and DP classes. How will the department hit the ground running next year, with new staff members? AFU]]> 2020-02-03 06:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439469160 Combining the Arts https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439476596 I am loving the discussions of how all the Arts can be combined to better engage our specific students. 

]]> 2020-02-03 07:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439476596 ARTS combined https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439488688 We are excited to begin trialing our ideas for curriculum in our units after half term.]]> 2020-02-03 07:58:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439488688 ARTS https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439488890 We are worried about diminished amounts of contact time and whether we will have enough time in the curriculum to achieve what we hope to achieve]]> 2020-02-03 07:59:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439488890 ARTS https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439489031 We need an holistic conversation about staffing, timetabling etc to help support our innovation in curriculum]]> 2020-02-03 07:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439489031 New assessment criteria in MT oyouneshajjar https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439534398 We are exited to carry out a plan of action to achieve a common purpose & a common goal in order to improve our students achievement and success.
We do hope we will be able to use our new assessment criteria next term.]]> 2020-02-03 10:20:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439534398 Refocus https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439725428 The first few meetings went well, however the last meeting was taken up with other matters and I feel like the team is slightly lost as to where we should move next. Leading into the holidays I would like us to refocus as a group and reenergize ourselves ready for ‘part 2’ by highlighting some clear paths and goals for us to achieve in the next two weeks. ]]> 2020-02-03 16:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439725428 Working in the time https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439727756 With other priorities that crop up, our team is finding that the elements that we want to research are slipping into the background. We need to specifically prioritize and schedule these elements in and make sure we are finding time to complete them.  ]]> 2020-02-03 16:07:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439727756 How to improve Secondary students writing skills? mbarhoumi1_3 https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439855889 After determining the points of weaknesses in student's writings(statistics analyzing) we need to search and find how we can improve student's writing skills.

]]> 2020-02-03 18:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439855889 Applying new strategies mbarhoumi1_3 https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439876500 We are excited to begin trying new strategies to strengthen student's writing skills.]]> 2020-02-03 19:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439876500 Distribution of roles mbarhoumi1_3 https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439879315 Every teacher is asked to take a role (research- worksheets, displays, Vocabularies corner...)]]> 2020-02-03 19:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439879315 Improving writing skills needs long time mbarhoumi1_3 https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439888282 We expect after about 6 weeks a slight improvement as Improving writing skills needs a long time, and we are worried about the enough time needed to achieve what we hope to achieve. ]]> 2020-02-03 19:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/439888282 Reflecting on Learning https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440060044 We ask students to reflect weekly in a journal, and enjoy sharing the results of our questioning.  
We continue to refine our questioning, giving students more options, and trying to encourage them to think deeper about their thinking and learning.]]> 2020-02-04 03:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440060044 Student Feedback https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440070323 The opportunity to engage in dialogue with students; utilising their concepts as part of developing 'organic' feedback in both MYP and DP.]]> 2020-02-04 03:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440070323 A variety of ideas https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440071348 As members of the team are working on a range of initiatives, it is important to clarify the process for the team. The message should be that when the eleven weeks are coming to a close, this could still be the beginning of implementation and development of your research. The eleventh week is not a deadline for your topic.]]> 2020-02-04 03:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440071348 Research https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440072194 Simply having too much research material to work with...]]> 2020-02-04 03:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440072194 The counselling team has moved into separate directions. The college counselors will be building an ambassadors program in HS, but one social/emotional counselor is working alone and another is working with SSS. At this point, we will be looking to seek out a budget to support our plans. https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440086336 In terms of general guidance, I think it should be clear that people need to work together and not alone on projects. 

]]> 2020-02-04 05:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440086336 We are excited to introduce a leadership activities into the school and a support system for new students. https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440086678 2020-02-04 05:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440086678 We meet every week to work on the structure and implementation of the program. A such, we set clear goals to keep driven and motivated. https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440086874 2020-02-04 05:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440086874 I agree with the other comments that the team focus has not been maintained - while we are focusing on related areas of learning in the DP, perhaps because we all teach different subjects, we have ended up with an individual focus. https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440093365 2020-02-04 06:05:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440093365 I also feel that there is a need to try to bring staff back together to see how what they are working on can benefit others in the team and how we can make the connection between the focuses of the PL more explicit https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440093538 2020-02-04 06:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440093538 I am worried about whether the PL that is being undertaken is going to have a meaningful impact on the students https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440093672 2020-02-04 06:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440093672 Grade 2 https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440094077 We are working on one aspect of our research each week and finding activities to be able to apply the research in a meaningful way.

]]> 2020-02-04 06:12:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440094077 Grade 2 https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440094812 We are excited about seeing how the activities will enhance the students learning experience.
 ]]> 2020-02-04 06:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440094812 Grade 2 https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440094989 We will continue to move forward and see where the research leads us.

]]> 2020-02-04 06:16:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440094989 PHE gerlano5 https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440101333 Time, as always, has been a significant issue considering the outside commitments we have. Since the launch we haven't had a Tuesday as an individual or as a team. We are happy with using our focus question developed back in October. With individual people focusing on different sub sections such as written curriculum, getting to know IB and making learning visible. Members of the team has scheduled or have attended workshops that will support them in exploring their research interest of topic. ]]> 2020-02-04 06:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440101333 PHE gerlano5 https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440101947 We are excited about continued evolution and development of the department. We are excited that we are not confined into producing a "product" in the short-term (April). Realistic time-frame. Progress however, can be seen. ]]> 2020-02-04 06:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440101947 PHE gerlano5 https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440102331 The team will move forward by being realistic with time-frames. Focusing on the basic fundamental learning needs of the students. ]]> 2020-02-04 06:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440102331 PHE gerlano5 https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440102554 There are other top priorities we are worried about. From previous experiences, will very much take its time. We can only do what we can and that is concentrate and action what the students need. 

Explain 'literature review', uni style?]]> 2020-02-04 07:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cpowell45/d7u7oknb64gx/wish/440102554