Imagine: Brainstorming by Diana Lord https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe DT Challenge: How might we find ways to increase motivation, engagement, and overall student happiness in school? en-us 2016-07-21 12:54:03 UTC 2025-12-30 18:55:58 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Dootheets.png djlord14 https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116759813 JUMPSTART CREATIVITY STRATEGY: NO RESTRAINTS!!!!]]> 2016-07-21 12:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116759813 Create a Makerspace in the library for the whole school to use. djlord14 https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116759894 2016-07-21 12:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116759894 Genius Hour for half the class during Band every other day djlord14 https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116759930 2016-07-21 12:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116759930 Genius hour for everyone every Friday (or once a week) djlord14 https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116759944 2016-07-21 12:59:41 UTC https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116759944 Restructure the curriculum:  Allow kids to choose how they want to learn each standard...Enter each standard in the gradebook and let kids learn them all in their own way through project-based learning. djlord14 https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116759970 2016-07-21 13:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116759970 Allow kids to choose what books they read and how to present what they read: TED talks, videos, acting out a character or scene, digital book talks, webpages... djlord14 https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760028 2016-07-21 13:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760028 Free play time for kids who aren't in Band djlord14 https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760118 2016-07-21 13:03:18 UTC https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760118 Free play at the end of each day in the afternoon djlord14 https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760133 2016-07-21 13:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760133 Make different subjects into a game quest and allow players to go on different "quests" to find information about topics of interest...Create a background story line and kids are the heroes of the story on a quest... djlord14 https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760166 2016-07-21 13:04:23 UTC https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760166 Start each day with sharing time for the class where kids can talk about whatever they want to build relationships. djlord14 https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760216 2016-07-21 13:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760216 Play time during Math: Use manipulatives and let kids "play" with different concepts. djlord14 https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760267 2016-07-21 13:07:00 UTC https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760267 Play time during Reading:  Let kids "play" around with different characters and scenes to imagine different outcomes. djlord14 https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760294 2016-07-21 13:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760294 Create a Democracy:  Let kids problem-solve for themselves and come up with their own solutions to problems...Elect a jury of peers to decide the outcome of disagreements/rule violations djlord14 https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760366 2016-07-21 13:08:49 UTC https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760366 Let kids create class rules for a variety of situations. djlord14 https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760424 2016-07-21 13:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760424 Flexible seating arrangement:  High tables and stools, different chairs, rugs, desks, etc. and let kids choose where they want to sit every day, depending on what they're working on. djlord14 https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760467 2016-07-21 13:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760467 Start Math with a Brain Teaser or Riddle to spark interest and engagement. djlord14 https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760605 2016-07-21 13:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760605 Create an online Makerspace...let kids help construct it. djlord14 https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760734 2016-07-21 13:15:38 UTC https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760734 Project-based learning:  Ways to present learning:  TED Talk, instructional video (how to), creative video, community presentation at the library, poster, write a paper, write a blog, talent show djlord14 https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760885 2016-07-21 13:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116760885 Let kids pursue and develop their own talents and then do a talent show. djlord14 https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116761296 2016-07-21 13:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116761296 Ways to learn: Internet research, How-to videos, experts (online or in person), playing, books, online courses (free), interviews djlord14 https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116761325 2016-07-21 13:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116761325 Restructure the entire learning environment of the school:  No age grouping...each teacher is an expert on different subjects and the kids go wherever their interests take them or according to their personal educational needs. djlord14 https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116762350 2016-07-21 13:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116762350 No Grades for students--just levels of experience.... djlord14 https://padlet.com/djlord14/etfj0oqy7upe/wish/116762418 2016-07-21 13:48:17 UTC 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