January Refocus by Gretel von Bargen https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan ISD Elementary New Hire Program en-us 2021-01-19 14:15:42 UTC 2026-03-17 13:50:55 UTC hello@padlet.com Grade level ibbioteacher https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103790278 time to collaborate in grade level teams

]]> 2021-01-20 00:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103790278 Re-rostering ibbioteacher https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103791044 Discussion around how to incorporate new students into the class

]]> 2021-01-20 00:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103791044 Posting students' virtual work from months past https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103816685 2021-01-20 00:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103816685 talking about the possible traumas kids have experienced during COVID and how to address https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103816800 2021-01-20 00:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103816800 Think about things you would do at the beginning of the school year https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103816832 2021-01-20 00:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103816832 Setup tubs for each student https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103816879 This keeps items all separate :)]]> 2021-01-20 00:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103816879 Teacher and Student Modeling tollefsonjenna https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817096 Write down list of routines and have teacher/student model. May need to do a few times.]]> 2021-01-20 00:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817096 Welcoming environment! Culturally responsive and clear set up: schedule/targets, etc. https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817216 2021-01-20 00:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817216 Giving students opportunities for independence and growing confidence online and in person. Make sure other students share their positive thoughts with each other. Let peer interactions provide positive feedback. https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817291 2021-01-20 00:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817291 Discussion around vaccine. Teachers may have been moved to group 1B, regardless of age. https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817350 2021-01-20 00:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817350 Classroom Library https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817380 2021-01-20 00:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817380 We talked about and processed through our feelings about possibly coming pack and concerns about parents having different expectations than what is actually happening https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817523 2021-01-20 00:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817523 Positive vibes https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817551 2021-01-20 00:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817551 Explicit Practice untic https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817568 Students likely have some bad habits from all their remote learning - we will need to continually practice. (Treat it like September, even though we are halfway through the year)]]> 2021-01-20 00:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817568 Fun for Students https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817613 Discussed fun extras that we were doing for students and how it was effecting them! 

]]> 2021-01-20 00:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817613 Safety Concerns - helping students, while keeping ourselves safe [recess - mask breaks]. kingl7596 https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817795 2021-01-20 00:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817795 Multi-purpose https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817857 find ways to make spaces (mainly desks) work for all sorts of different activities. Students will not be able to move to different areas of the room like they normally are. We will have to get creative!

]]> 2021-01-20 00:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817857 Gives you better understanding of where your students are and can help make instruction effective to the learners in class. https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817860 YUP! 

]]> 2021-01-20 00:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103817860 Prior teachers https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818043 Talk to your re-rostered kids' former teachers - what are their strengths/weaknesses/patterns of behavior.]]> 2021-01-20 00:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818043 meganporter14 https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818134 We talked about what we've done to keep us excited about teaching this year. One teacher has declared special "holidays" such as Polar Bear Day or Bat Day and focused learning on the theme of the day. I started a Hero Study this year and the kids LOVE it. Finding ways to bring joy has made this year bearable.

]]> 2021-01-20 00:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818134 Processing and Decision-making rossc41 https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818206 We talked about continuing to go back and forth between teaching remote vs teaching hybrid; as we learn more information, since teachers weren't given the chance to take a new survey, our initial decision may have changed (and may continue to change) and it's hard to wrap head around it/know where we stand]]> 2021-01-20 00:51:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818206 Treat it like day 1:) https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818240 Be excited and set norms!]]> 2021-01-20 00:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818240 Talked about what the transition may do to emotions/behavior. https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818445 2021-01-20 00:52:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818445 jainp2 https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818446 We processed our feelings about this change. ]]> 2021-01-20 00:52:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818446 Need access to new students' data https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818454 2021-01-20 00:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818454 Strategies for teaching into traumatic events and today's political climate. https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818591 2021-01-20 00:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818591 Nonverbal signals https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818908 Some students might struggle to be loud enough or feel nervous about asking questions - incorporate nonverbal signals for common responses and questions.]]> 2021-01-20 00:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818908 New types of class leadership roles :) https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818928 Keeping those distances as well.]]> 2021-01-20 00:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818928 daily routine and expectations to maintain space and why it's important. https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818940 2021-01-20 00:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818940 Start At the beginning https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818951 Be excited and positive about getting to be with your students. Also, address fears, anxiety and all the feelings they are experiencing at this time.]]> 2021-01-20 00:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103818951 Uncertainty - not knowing what our roles will look like in person. kingl7596 https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103819132 2021-01-20 00:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103819132 sharing out great/easy ideas for class https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103819882 2021-01-20 00:52:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103819882 Written Directions https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103820520 Post procedures, routines, rules clearly in room. ]]> 2021-01-20 00:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103820520 Classroom jobs- what that could look like in a hybrid classroom https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103820678 2021-01-20 00:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103820678 Classrooms - going to school to sit in our offices and Zoom with students; unable to visit multiple classrooms and students. kingl7596 https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103820789 2021-01-20 00:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103820789 Explicit Teaching https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103820862 Create very clear routines and procedures. Practice OFTEN]]> 2021-01-20 00:53:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103820862 Talk to previous teachers and use lots of informal assessment tools https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103820940 2021-01-20 00:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103820940 Lack of clear communication from the district - confusion between teacher/student/family/district understanding of next steps https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103820941 2021-01-20 00:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103820941 Collaboration https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103821314 Incorporated collaborate activities as much as possible! ]]> 2021-01-20 00:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103821314 Giving all students a chance to get to know each other and ensuring new students feel comfortable https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103821351 2021-01-20 00:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103821351 Collaboration with grade levels https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103821558 2021-01-20 00:53:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103821558 SEL https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103821750 2021-01-20 00:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103821750 In person procedures like book bags and math manipulatives re: covid. https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103821776 2021-01-20 00:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103821776 Lack of support from district - How can we support each other https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103821809 2021-01-20 00:54:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103821809 We are all doing a lot of the same work. It would be so lovely to have a shared space to work together, especially since teaching can feel isolating right now https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103822269 2021-01-20 00:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ibbioteacher/Jan/wish/1103822269