Element 33 by Leslie McCaig https://padlet.com/lmccaig/fmas6b7wol9y Demonstrating Withitness en-us 2018-06-15 15:47:18 UTC 2018-06-15 18:55:48 UTC hello@padlet.com A Brief Introduction of the Element 33 lmccaig https://padlet.com/lmccaig/fmas6b7wol9y/wish/267391327 Element 33, demonstrating withitness, is being "aware of variations in student behavior that might indicate potential disruptions and is attending to them immediately." (Magana & Marzano,2014)

I could not read this description in our textbook without thinking about two things. One, the old Benjamin Franklin quote "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". And two, anything to do with classroom management.  Becuase if this, I love the way the Marzano Center summed it up as " "A teacher who is both experienced and skilled at classroom management uses withitness naturally" (Williams, 2012), and "To the observer, a teacher demonstrating withitness is a teacher in control." (Williams, 2013)

So to me, being a "withit" teacher goes hand in hand with effective classroom management.]]> 2018-06-15 16:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccaig/fmas6b7wol9y/wish/267391327 Resources lmccaig https://padlet.com/lmccaig/fmas6b7wol9y/wish/267391630 Heick, T. (2016, March 13). A really, really well-written set of classroom rules. Retrieved from https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/a-really-really-well-written-set-of-classroom-rules/

Magaña, S., & Marzano, R. J. (2014). Enhancing the art & science of teaching with technology.
Moorabbin, VIC: Hawker Brownlow.

Ringwall, K. (n.d.). BeefTalk: An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure. Retrieved June 15, 2018, from https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/beeftalk/beeftalk-an-ounce-of-prevention-is-worth-a-pound-of-cure/

Williams, B. (2013, April 15). Marzano Design Question 7: Rules, rules, rules. Part 1. Retrieved June 15, 2018, from http://www.marzanocenter.com/2013/04/15/marzano-design-question-7-rules-rules-rules-part-1/

Williams, B. (2012, October 11). Classroom Monitoring by Walking Around: Part 1. Retrieved June 15, 2018, from http://www.marzanocenter.com/2012/10/11/monitoring-by-walking-around-part-1-withitness/
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  • Have a well written set of classroom rules and expectations. What they are has to fit you, your students, and your environment but having them is absolutely necessary. 
  • You can not effectively be proactive without being prepared and you can not be prepared without planning.
  • Sometimes lack of attention or other similar potential problems are a result of boredom, signaling US its time to move on...we got it!
    • ]]>     2018-06-15 16:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccaig/fmas6b7wol9y/wish/267391935     Information About the Strategies listed Under Element 33 lmccaig https://padlet.com/lmccaig/fmas6b7wol9y/wish/267392037 There are two strategies listed under element 33. The first is being proactive and the second is noticing potential problems. Both of which are absolutely necessary for effective classroom management. 

    Being proactive is everything from establishing your overall expectations for your classroom environment to a carefully planned out lesson or activity.  You can not be proactive without planning. So, plan, plan plan!  Then, be prepared to change that plan with no notice because nothing (usually and especially in a classroom) go according to plan.

    Noticing potential problems is only possible if when you have 'done your homework' as a teacher.  If you are having to concentrate too hard on the lesson because of lack of preparedness, you will not be able to effectively monitor your class for any type of problems, much less potential.  Noticing potential problems takes "alertness and vigilance during lessons" (Magana & Marzano, 2014) while nigging things in the bud, before they become issues.]]>     2018-06-15 16:26:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccaig/fmas6b7wol9y/wish/267392037     How Technology Can Enhance Each of the Strategies in Element 33 lmccaig https://padlet.com/lmccaig/fmas6b7wol9y/wish/267392110 There are lots of ways technology can enhance the strategies in element 33 with the largest benefit, in my opinion, being re-direction.  

    Teachers can re-direct students with potential behavioral problems by using:
    • polling apps, like Poll Everywhere.  The poll could be about the content at hand or about classroom rules and adherence.
    • google drive and google docs. Students could be ask to write about what effects their engagement, feelings, or alternatives of mis-behavior.
    ]]>     2018-06-15 16:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccaig/fmas6b7wol9y/wish/267392110     Behaviors Un-becoming of "Withitness" lmccaig https://padlet.com/lmccaig/fmas6b7wol9y/wish/267400362 What withitness is not: 
    • "The teacher stays in front and center of the classroom for long periods: at the board, at the ELMO, at the lab demonstration table. If the teacher is not out and about the classroom every ten to fifteen minutes, behavioral issues can develop.
    • The teacher notices minor misbehavior, but decides to let it go for a while, hopes it will go away, says nothing, and takes no action. 
    • The teacher sees certain students complaining about their group assignment, and has a feeling that things might go astray. She hopes the students’ emotions, actions, and words won’t escalate.  She avoids that group.
    • The teacher puts out new materials for students to use that are intriguing and enticing (i.e. math manipulatives, lab or PE equipment, art supplies) but has neglected to say anything or establish procedures for using the materials safely and appropriately.
    • The teacher sends a small group of students to a separate location (hallway, practice room, stage, etc.) to work on a project but does not check on them periodically, and “hopes for the best.”" (Williams, 2012)
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