Everett, Francisco, James Lick, Willie Brown/SFUSD Digital Collaboration: Four Corners by VILS Team https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st Read the four different quotes/statements about digital collaboration located at the top of each column/ at each “corner.” After reading each quote, choose the quote that resonates the most with you. Commit to a “corner” and share why that particular quote resonated the most with you. Read your peer’s responses to get a better understanding as to why they selected particular quotes. Feel free to use the Padlet reaction buttons to provide your peers with positive feedback on their responses. en-us 2022-01-05 19:27:40 UTC 2022-01-12 22:54:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f91d.png Being able to collaborate with people is a life skill. https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989239526 2022-01-12 22:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989239526 I commit to this corner and I would like to know who all of these people are. Except Bill Gates I guess. taggartk https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989239770 2022-01-12 22:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989239770 Yes! This should be the main focus of learning. Not the information, but how to dissect the information to create new meanings with the support of other thought partners. https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989239852 2022-01-12 22:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989239852 I commit to corner 2 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989239875 I'm all for finding  news ways for students to build self-esteem. 

]]> 2022-01-12 22:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989239875 Collaboration is essential for me as a theatre artist. It's not a solo endeavor. https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989239975 2022-01-12 22:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989239975 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989239976 I wonder how many ideas were lost due to a lack of self confidence. ]]> 2022-01-12 22:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989239976 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240006 I commit to boosting the confidence and self-esteem of my students through collaboration! ]]> 2022-01-12 22:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240006 Collaboration is what kids usually want to do. https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240017 2022-01-12 22:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240017 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240051 2022-01-12 22:50:26 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240051 Agree with higher-level thinking skills and confidence boosting when students work together and it also builds empathy for different ways that people learn. grays18 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240137 2022-01-12 22:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240137 Example VILS https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240140 Here are my thoughts...]]> 2022-01-12 22:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240140 dupperb https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240224 This quote stands out to me because it rings true as a middle school educator to the role we have in developing our students not only academically, but also, socially and emotionally. Middle school is a pivotal time in a child's development and those skills that go beyond content learning and move into readiness for high school and beyond are key to their success. ]]> 2022-01-12 22:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240224 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240257 There is much emphasis on content, but most people don’t remember content from middle school. They remember relationships, how they felt and people they met. I would love for us to back away from mandatory content and focus on where students are and the skills they have developed.]]> 2022-01-12 22:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240257 I feel this quote is especially relevant right now as students AND ADULTS come back from DL and re-engage their collaboration skills for academic purposes and life purposes thompsonj61 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240310 2022-01-12 22:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240310 Corner 1. brodiej2 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240329 I like this one because a student will be more comfortable discussing ideas with a table mate, or partner, before presenting it to the whole class, or teacher.]]> 2022-01-12 22:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240329 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240347 The magic when a group of kids create together is real!!]]> 2022-01-12 22:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240347 Corner 2 tennente https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240377 This is about learning, and understanding how others think]]> 2022-01-12 22:50:51 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240377 Agreed. Across all Content areas, these skills should be at the top. From a culturally relevant teaching perspective, this also builds off the approach of community-based learning rather than individualistic approaches. manettah https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240451 2022-01-12 22:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240451 I chose this quote because https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240461 practice makes better. Talking with other people sharing your ideas will increase your confidence and communication skills.]]> 2022-01-12 22:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240461 The boosting of self-confidence and self-esteem is so important throughout middle school. Many students learn how to find their voice through collaboration. hoffmand4 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240465 2022-01-12 22:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240465 thinking and feeling https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240494 Connecting is human. Improving communication skills also improves social skills... both things improve our world!]]> 2022-01-12 22:51:00 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240494 Meaningful learning happens through social interaction. https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240497 2022-01-12 22:51:00 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240497 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240503 I think it is very important to have crazy ideas, because it allows us to think critically about options we may not have otherwise considered and to formulate a better solution. When we collaborate as teachers, this solution can save so much time and make for a more meaningful and more efficient result.]]> 2022-01-12 22:51:00 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240503 Collaboration eilbertc https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240523 I like the idea of holding myself as an educator accountable to not just having students master the content, but developing overall skills and habits for learning that will help them succeed across all contexts.]]> 2022-01-12 22:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240523 I somewhat agree with this quote but love that students should be learning partners. https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240558 2022-01-12 22:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240558 collaboration helps kids with IEPs become more able to participate in general education content https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240622 2022-01-12 22:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240622 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240664 This one resonates as why project based collaborative learning is so critical in education. "Students learning with various types of learners."]]> 2022-01-12 22:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240664 Having a safety net is always nice as well as being able to have others hear crazy ideas. This is how the magic happens. dobbsm1 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240748 2022-01-12 22:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240748 Corner 2 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240808 This is my corner! I agree with the self esteem building and development of leadership skills-S.Downing]]> 2022-01-12 22:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240808 Collaboration gives students motivation to engage in the hard, but necessary skills of negotiating and communicating with diverse people. It feels safer to do this as part of a group. https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240812 2022-01-12 22:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240812 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240850 I see students who otherwise don’t participate share their ideas when asked to collaborate on an assignment. Likewise this provides an opportunity for those who participate a lot to hear from others who don’t and for them to realize everyone has something to contribute. ]]> 2022-01-12 22:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240850 In my classroom some of the best learning has happened in collaborative groups. It makes sense to coach around collaboration and allow the learning to happen more authentically. https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240854 2022-01-12 22:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240854 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240868 Being able to collaborate effectively goes beyond economics. It helps students learn how to develop successful relationships. ]]> 2022-01-12 22:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240868 Collaboration needs to be safe and truly appreciative of each other; must respect each other for this to be successful https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240950 2022-01-12 22:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240950 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240964 The concept of "coaching" and "learning partnerships" resonates with me. Learning is a life long journey, and one of our roles as educators is facilitating that growth and process in partnership with students, families and staff. Love this.]]> 2022-01-12 22:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240964 nickgoelz https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240969 I resonated most with this one. I've found collaboration skills to be the only thing that really translates across careers. Teaching it in schools prepares our learners for a wide range of futures]]> 2022-01-12 22:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240969 Collaboration makes innovation possible https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240989 Build on others’ ideas and use their own strengths to help others’ work come to fruition

]]> 2022-01-12 22:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989240989 Collaboration allows students to first build confidence when they are feeling unsure about their ideas or understanding. Teaching middle school, we see how hesitant students are to share out their ideas in fear of being wrong. galantev https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241010 2022-01-12 22:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241010 I like the notion of my students being valuable community members and recycling their successes. https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241031 2022-01-12 22:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241031 Students tend to feel safer when they get to test their ideas out with their peers instead of sharing a half-baked idea with the entire class. It allows them to polish their thinking and feel more engaged https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241062 2022-01-12 22:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241062 abdallaha https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241257 I think we learn about ourselves by learning from others. Also, more minds = more solutions!]]> 2022-01-12 22:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241257 I love how this frames students as learning partners because everyone has something they can bring to the table. https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241271 2022-01-12 22:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241271 I commit to corner 2 (A. Ridley) https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241285 Not only does collaboration boost self-esteem of the individual it also boosts the self-esteem of the community. ]]> 2022-01-12 22:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241285 My students are collaborating with each other when they play their musical instruments in a small group/ensemble. https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241291 2022-01-12 22:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241291 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241297 Peers' influence is often stronger than adults so making something collaboration-worthy can be the best learning experience.]]> 2022-01-12 22:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241297 We all have different learning styles. Collaboration allows students to talk with others, develop social skills, negotiations, celebrate success and challenges. loughranc https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241339 2022-01-12 22:52:06 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241339 To collaborate is to know how to play together and share our cognitive toys. vazqueza21 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241534 2022-01-12 22:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241534 Yes, students need to be able to collaborate to prepare for the workplace! bloemsma https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241546 In addition to collaboration the other 4C's Communication, Critical Thinking, and Creativity, are equally important for students to be successful in the 21st century. ]]> 2022-01-12 22:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241546 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241631 2022-01-12 22:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241631 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241648 As a new teacher, I love to collaborate with other teachers. I can gain their wisdom and have a filter for my ideas.]]> 2022-01-12 22:52:31 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241648 Corner 1 cajinam https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241652 This quote resonates with me the most because it provides different perspectives and gives students opportunities to discuss the ideas and find a way to meet in the middle or accept a one idea for all. ]]> 2022-01-12 22:52:31 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241652 Teaching students to develop and foster learning partnerships allows them to conceptualize learning as discovery. https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241683 2022-01-12 22:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241683 I am all for students to boost their confidence and self-esteem while working with their peers. https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241709 2022-01-12 22:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241709 Collaboration does boost self-esteem!! It reminds students that they are not alone in their thinking, and that it is okay to think outside of the box. By collaborating students have a safe space to explore and be themselves. johnsonc217 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241763 2022-01-12 22:52:40 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241763 I think that collaborating is incredibly important to allow people to bring their specialized skills to build a greater generalized knowledge whellyp https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241791 2022-01-12 22:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241791 smithh64 https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241933 This quote has some aspects that I find significant, especially working with middle grade learners. It is crucial we nurture students to be confident in their own abilities as learners to access content in a critical manner. This does happen through learning partnerships but requires modeling the multifaceted components of developing learning partnerships.

]]> 2022-01-12 22:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241933 I like this quote, because then education can be more of a sense of purpose and belonging versus memorization can start to come in fruition. https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241997 2022-01-12 22:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989241997 This resonates with me because I believe that my primary purpose as a teacher is to teach students "how" to learn. Learning partnerships allow students to share their knowledge and to be confident in their thoughts and to be empathetic with other student's thoughts. https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989242902 2022-01-12 22:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/VILS/fe2yh4g8eyiaa5st/wish/1989242902