Bright Spots by Kara OConnell https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w Under the appropriate grade level, please share a specific activity or strategy that you've used that students have found engaging. en-us 2020-10-09 10:45:39 UTC 2026-01-18 15:34:10 UTC hello@padlet.com Hannah McNeil hmcneil6 https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816580937 I have made stations activities accessible via Google Slides, then use Zoom breakout rooms to assign groups. Students then work through "stations" as groups. They usually love these activities in person, so this is a decent substitute. This is an activity we did to act out the checks and balances system in US Government.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1d32weTShYWMCirpTxrvhJk80lVPQgf_HYdjNbYKTxkc/edit?usp=sharing ]]> 2020-10-09 13:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816580937 -fitz *inspiration walk, 5 minutes of silent reflection while walking through the trails https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816581286 2020-10-09 13:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816581286 Cara- Practice of concepts using Kahoot! https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816581675 2020-10-09 13:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816581675 interactive webquests w/videos, interactives, etc instead of text books mscoolidge https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816582066 2020-10-09 13:12:06 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816582066 Jill https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816582268 I have used Jamboard- easy way to ask a question or have a discussion that students respond to by using sticky notes etc. 
I've done online Bingo and Edpuzzle too.]]> 2020-10-09 13:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816582268 Sarah Schatz-Using a game or competition format when reviewing information from the book. https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816582377 Example: Everyone write a title for the chapter in the shared google doc. Then we will vote as a class on the best title. Winner is the class champion for the day.]]> 2020-10-09 13:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816582377 I teach an outside class online... jgillespie11 https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816582796 And the biggest "engagement" drivers for my students are when we use breakout groups for quick think-pair-share, snowball, and other types of discussions, and when we follow the 5Es model to allow for synchronous and asynchronous investigations, sometimes collaborative in nature, that can be differentiated based on content, process, and product. They also like self-assessment opportunities and then the ability to "go back" and find answers to be directed to resources for additional practice/support. ]]> 2020-10-09 13:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816582796 Heather MissFlemming https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816582979 Warm-up: A quick 5-10 minute writing or reading question that prompts their own thinking and reflection. Usually about them and leads into our day or a review of something learned prior to the warm-up. JamBoard, Googleslides (slidesgo.com), or "create" your own visual.

]]> 2020-10-09 13:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816582979 Ali alondreicka https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816582983 Interactive Daily Slides, Attendance Qs, Kahoot/Review Games, "Free Writes" & Opportunity to share w/ classmates, JamBoards & Padlet for Interactive Discussions]]> 2020-10-09 13:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816582983 Student Choice https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816583144 2020-10-09 13:12:26 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816583144 Elaine-I have been scheduling individual and small group (2-4) virtual meetings; students have reported finding it very helpful as I can share my screen and walk them through various resources. https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816583213 2020-10-09 13:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816583213 Denica - Using Quizizz https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816583223 2020-10-09 13:12:28 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816583223 Checking in on how they are doing at the start of each class. https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816583317 2020-10-09 13:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816583317 Stacy - Using Google Slides for group work activities. Students are assigned activities to work on together within (research presentation, vocabulary review) Students within their own groups have taken the initiative to assign slides and present findings within the distance learning days. https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816583324 2020-10-09 13:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816583324 Using a chart filled with information about students in the target language of Spanish. These charts are then used to facilitate conversation between students and teacher to student in the target language. https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816583358 2020-10-09 13:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816583358 John https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816583401 Adding humor to my lectures]]> 2020-10-09 13:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816583401 Julia jzawacki2 https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816584032 I usually have a 5-10 minute video introducing what our lesson is going to be about. I also have 3-5 questions on the video that the students have to answer so that I know they were actually paying attention]]> 2020-10-09 13:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816584032 Marina- Kahoot https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816584059 2020-10-09 13:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816584059 TM Constant positive verbal feedback F2F and online, and written feedback on submitted work. PCP: praise, correct, praise https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816584289 2020-10-09 13:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816584289 I am using Edpuzzle, Quizzizz and Pear Deck. They said they liked the change up! https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816584651 2020-10-09 13:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816584651 Smola https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816584698 Students love using Khan Academy and Prodigy. They look forward to it when assigned for homework.]]> 2020-10-09 13:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816584698 Krista-fun warm ups, joking with kids, videos https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816584958 2020-10-09 13:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816584958 Carly https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816585084 We have utilized WebQuests and videos! ]]> 2020-10-09 13:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816585084 Jim https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816585351 Trying to time classes to break them up into "blocks" of time. Some lecture, some discussion, some application, and a mask break somewhere in there as well.]]> 2020-10-09 13:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816585351 Mark mfskaff https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816585498 Using Kahoot as a review]]> 2020-10-09 13:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816585498 bringing whole class discussions outside https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816585772 2020-10-09 13:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816585772 Jim https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816585775 Kahoot

]]> 2020-10-09 13:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816585775 John https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816585979 I have been having group conversations with my older group outside.  No masks and a sense of normalcy is engaging

]]> 2020-10-09 13:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816585979 Jennifer-Student-led discussions. Just guiding them, but letting them really create their own interpretations. https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816586011 2020-10-09 13:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816586011 kahoots review for test mscoolidge https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816586202 2020-10-09 13:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816586202 Melissa W mwooten7 https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816586519 Jeopardy Labs for vocab review, Flipgrid for practice job interview skills, Using tangible whiteboards and marker to bring an activity outside. Sidewalk chalk for T Account work. 


]]> 2020-10-09 13:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816586519 Tiffany- being outside, having the students reflect on what we are learning and relating to real life. https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816586743 2020-10-09 13:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816586743 Michelle S msommers10 https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816586755 I created an escape room through google forms that students really seemed to enjoy. Embedding videos, independent work, and "lecture" type instruction to mix it up a bit, also has seemed to keep students engaged.]]> 2020-10-09 13:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816586755 Saying hi and having a quick chat with students before we start our curriculum. https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816586833 I also play games with them at the end of class.
Larkin]]> 2020-10-09 13:13:38 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816586833 Dave https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816586939 Pulling small groups for remediation. Not tech based but consistent.]]> 2020-10-09 13:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816586939 Ty https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816586979 Slideshows with lessons]]> 2020-10-09 13:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816586979 Amy Corey https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816587134 Using a "game" format to teach grammar - kids can earn "grammar bucks" to buy passes, quiz answers and they are in competition with other classes to earn the Grammar Class cup trophy - still in early stages ]]> 2020-10-09 13:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816587134 Smith https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816587270 having the students write me letters-lets me know how they are feeling]]> 2020-10-09 13:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816587270 Jess https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816588384 Using Prezi and including video clip examples of concepts from shows and movies the students know]]> 2020-10-09 13:14:05 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816588384 Students are actively engaged when they meet in small groups and take turns sharing about their own concerns, with a focus on direct teaching of active listening skills. Each student feels heard. https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816588549 2020-10-09 13:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816588549 Jessica jvicciarelli https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816588608 I have been using videos during lessons for students to watch and then discuss with classmates, they like to share their opinions. I assign activities across different platforms to have them use new tools (make online posters, slideshows).]]> 2020-10-09 13:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816588608 GHS: Our SEL Committee presented to faculty this week on strategies to continue to support S/E wellness (Elaine, Hannah, Logan and Carly). They created a Google Classroom for staff with resources and a "toolkit," and modeled quick and easy examples for staff. Specifically: grounding techniques, 5-4-3-2-1 Method, Yoga and Guided Meditation. epalonen https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816588721 2020-10-09 13:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816588721 Flip grid was great for some students https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816588796 2020-10-09 13:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816588796 Taking time to do emotional well-being check in with kids during our mask breaks https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816588912 2020-10-09 13:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816588912 Elaine- My students have taken to emailing their concerns to me so I in turn have taken to checking in with students via email also. At times it seems impersonal but it works! I think students getting a note from someone just checking in goes a long way. https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816589154 2020-10-09 13:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816589154 Spiro https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816589668 Essential questions at the start of class work well, to both guide the lesson but to check in with students. Here's yesterday's. 

]]> 2020-10-09 13:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816589668 Missy https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816589987
Outdoor activities and student choice. Use of fitness apps.]]> 2020-10-09 13:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816589987 My medical terminology kids love to play Kahoot to practice their words and interact with their peers https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816590176 2020-10-09 13:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816590176 Shae- interactive slides https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816590604 2020-10-09 13:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816590604 simulations/online labs in place of hands on that we can't perform due to ocvid mscoolidge https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816590762 2020-10-09 13:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816590762 Vicki vywarsky https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816590915 Adding in Choice Boards to allow students to select which activities they want to work on surrounding a specific unit or topic that I am teaching.]]> 2020-10-09 13:14:54 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816590915 https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816591631 Giving students "project" options... create slides, collage, skit, song, story board, etc.

]]> 2020-10-09 13:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816591631 Kelsey- Connecting our learning/daily tasks to the real-world & giving students options knixon21 https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816592474 2020-10-09 13:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816592474 John https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816592495 Outdoor discussions]]> 2020-10-09 13:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816592495 Tim I move my students from the cohort room to my lab and present live demonstration to both the live in-person students and the distance learners. That's the next best thing to actual hands on learning because they get to see my use the tools and materials. many students have commented that they enjoy it! https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816592698 2020-10-09 13:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816592698 Quizizz for multiplication fact or review warm-ups at the beginning of each class. https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816592717 2020-10-09 13:15:29 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816592717 Steph - Padlet https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816593359 2020-10-09 13:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816593359 Jen https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816593865 Checking in at the beginning or ending of class on how students are doing, what did they do or going to do on the weekend.  Essential questions, entrance and exit slips. 

]]> 2020-10-09 13:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816593865 Jamie Student choice/options seem to help by giving them more ownership over what they are doing. https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816594118      ]]> 2020-10-09 13:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816594118 Sarah Schatz- https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816594175 Using Pixar shorts as learning tools. They love this!]]> 2020-10-09 13:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816594175 Listening to students, direct teaching the 5 SEL competencies, asking them which competencies they are strong in and which ones represent their "growing edge". Giving students choice about activities to build focused SEL skills. https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816594201 2020-10-09 13:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816594201 Ray- Flipgrid and building connections with my students https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816594236 2020-10-09 13:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816594236 Using Quizlet games to study before quizzes - they love the competition https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816594437 2020-10-09 13:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816594437 Doug https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816594688 Song of the Day]]> 2020-10-09 13:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816594688 Jamie - When students are unmotivated to complete work, I try and help them see the bigger picture of why they are required to do it! https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816594911 2020-10-09 13:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816594911 Larkin https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816595281 They love quizizz]]> 2020-10-09 13:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816595281 Sculpting shorter writing assignments to constantly bridge students' personal lives with the text and issues of social and global relevance. bbrowne10 https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816596138 2020-10-09 13:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816596138 Oh ya Kahoot too! MissFlemming https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816596903 2020-10-09 13:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816596903 Melissa mwooten7 https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816598490 To check in with kids, I send notes home to kids via snail mail. They like getting real mail and sharing it with parents. ]]> 2020-10-09 13:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816598490 -Fitz https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816599594 Students have been creating and moderating their own website and webpages.]]> 2020-10-09 13:17:35 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816599594 Jill jlong151 https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816599969 Allowing time to discuss positives and negatives of the day before

]]> 2020-10-09 13:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816599969 https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816603089 acknowledging students, praising the little steps]]> 2020-10-09 13:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816603089 Laureen (LMC) Using social media to try to get engagement in the library https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816606285 2020-10-09 13:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816606285 Morning Meeting srupy https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816956684 students really like the morning meeting, interacting with their classmates and me (the teacher). 
The following activities for the meeting are:
Rule of the Day,
Joke of the Day
Vocab of the Day
Shares ]]> 2020-10-09 14:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816956684 shapes https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816957156 during live meet having student go on a shape hunt and share]]> 2020-10-09 14:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816957156 https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816957267 Using Seesaw to have kids record their answers with sound and/or video]]> 2020-10-09 14:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816957267 Morning Meeting https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816957729 2020-10-09 14:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816957729 mystery friend https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816957916 get to engage with classmates, get to know more about classmates]]> 2020-10-09 14:55:31 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816957916 SEL activities- videos and discussions about feelings and managing emotions https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816957918 2020-10-09 14:55:31 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816957918 Working with partners (socially distanced). https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816957966 2020-10-09 14:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816957966 Trying to find ways to engage students and make sure they are "doing the work" virtually, rather than just listening to me passively. https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816958360 2020-10-09 14:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816958360 My class does an Ïtś Friday song for students at home and at school so everyone can participate and chant. Students will comment that they really enjoy interactive read alouds- especially The Book with No Pictures. Some watched it multiple times. https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816958376 2020-10-09 14:55:39 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816958376 Morning Meeting https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816958882 Students love to see their classmates both in and out of school. They love to hear from one another answer a "Would you rather" question.]]> 2020-10-09 14:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816958882 Quick writes that are creative writing. Students get to share their stories with their classmates. They are also reading independent books and they get to share what has been interesting, surprising, shocking about what they are reading. They can earn different levels based on how much time they are reading. I also use short stories that are high interest with some "shock factor". https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816959015 2020-10-09 14:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816959015 hands on work, being able to touch and manipulate - difficulty is the cleaning between material swap and being sure home learners have the same resources https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816959057 2020-10-09 14:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816959057 letters https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816959344 having them say as fast as they can when it is flashed

]]> 2020-10-09 14:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816959344 Social/emotional read alouds and activities https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816959734 2020-10-09 14:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816959734 Interactive typing website https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816959836 Butro]]> 2020-10-09 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816959836 https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816960030 Asking for responses: Holding up white boards with answer

]]> 2020-10-09 14:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816960030 Morning meeting https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816960147 Students enjoy greeting each other in different ways, sharing something, and then playing a game. It is a great way to get them into the day and engaged with each other

]]> 2020-10-09 14:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816960147 morning meeting https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816960191 2020-10-09 14:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816960191 brain breaks https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816960210 the children really enjoying the mini brain breaks and keeps them engaged both in class and online]]> 2020-10-09 14:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816960210 EWraichette Grade 5 has just been introduced to choice in the art room and they LOVE being able to draw what is important to them, and to use materials that they are interested in. ewraichette https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816960739 2020-10-09 14:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816960739 morning meeting and small group instructional meetings https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816961156 2020-10-09 14:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816961156 Persona Especial https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816961267 For the "in-class" kids, I interview a different student approx. once a week (all grade levels) as a whole class discussion. This allows us to practice the language and fosters sense of community.]]> 2020-10-09 14:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816961267 skip counting songs https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816961321 2020-10-09 14:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816961321 Building skills through hands on tasks. https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816962147 2020-10-09 14:56:46 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816962147 play dough and wiki sticks https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816962367 2020-10-09 14:56:49 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816962367 engaging videos to encourage participation https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816962423 2020-10-09 14:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816962423 Wednesday Virtual Morning Meeting- We usually play some sort of game or activity whole group and the kids seem to enjoy "seeing" and interacting with each other all in one place https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816962512 2020-10-09 14:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816962512 interactive songs https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816962646 2020-10-09 14:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816962646 putting the distance learners on the smart board so the in school learners can see their classmates https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816962660 2020-10-09 14:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816962660 Screencastify read alouds dblevons https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816963008 I have been using screencastify to record myself reading my mentor text over my kindle version of the text.  The kids say they really like this feature...as they can see my facial expressions.


]]> 2020-10-09 14:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816963008 https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816963334 playing games together

]]> 2020-10-09 14:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816963334 read alouds https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816963400 2020-10-09 14:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816963400 FlipGrid srupy https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816963813 Show and tells, posting assignments.]]> 2020-10-09 14:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816963813 https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816963922 Students enjoy the opportunity to choose whether to work alone or with a partner.]]> 2020-10-09 14:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816963922 secret word of the day https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816963933 2020-10-09 14:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816963933 Using songs to build skills. https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816964240 2020-10-09 14:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816964240 Trying t https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816964950 2020-10-09 14:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816964950 Kahoot games https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816965137 2020-10-09 14:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816965137 using songs to start my morning meeting https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816965269 2020-10-09 14:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816965269 weekend share https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816965515 students share what they did over the weekend/days at home]]> 2020-10-09 14:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816965515 Using Shapes and Design elements https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816965657 Butro]]> 2020-10-09 14:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816965657 Morning meeting on Wednesdays, bring your pet, or favorite toy, book etc https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816965880

]]> 2020-10-09 14:57:50 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816965880 gameboards shared through slides and they have a hands on version in front of them as well to encourage responses https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816966064 2020-10-09 14:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816966064 Giving students "share time" during our morning meeting https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816967101 2020-10-09 14:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816967101 https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816967599 For math, many students said that the number strings we did for review really helped them understand adding and subtracting integers.]]> 2020-10-09 14:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816967599 go noodle all together https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816968760 2020-10-09 14:58:37 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816968760 hands on work, they love having the materials in their hands https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816968812 2020-10-09 14:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816968812 I just introduced epic https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816970434 2020-10-09 14:59:02 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816970434 Bridge Building Website https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816971872 Butro]]> 2020-10-09 14:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816971872 going outside for stories so they can see my face and expressions https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816972134 2020-10-09 14:59:32 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816972134 I start with a poem about life and then students write their thoughts about it, they pick a line and let it lead their thinking, etc. then they share and discuss it. That leads into the lesson for the day. https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816973143 2020-10-09 14:59:49 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816973143 go noodle https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816973493 2020-10-09 14:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816973493 Quizizz and Fun Slides https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816974159 Butro]]> 2020-10-09 15:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816974159 popping in unexpectedly to take a student for a quick walk & talk mask break https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816975036 2020-10-09 15:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816975036 Pre-K Student Pictures/Names https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816978979 Infusing full-distance learner’s names and pictures throughout the classroom. ]]> 2020-10-09 15:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816978979 Sarah D-A Career Exploration Interviews https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816983331 We have used Naviance career interest surveys and then have interviewed adults in the community via Zoom about their careers and then reflected on it..]]> 2020-10-09 15:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/816983331 Super Species https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/817115390 Students create their own super species by combining three of their favorite animals on Google Drawing. They then describe their creation using Flip Grid]]> 2020-10-09 15:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/817115390 Demonstrating Waves https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/817152249 Students use a chromebook, Flipgrid and a slinky to show the types of energy waves.]]> 2020-10-09 15:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/koconnell38/f8gar7ufpp7fox1w/wish/817152249