https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6 Made with a stroke of good teaching en-us 2018-05-30 13:01:58 UTC 2025-11-19 06:54:29 UTC hello@padlet.com patricia_kadel https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264606798 I noticed supplementary materials with questions to guide student to student discussions and writing responses]]> 2018-05-30 18:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264606798 matthew_macleod https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264609006 I noticed the teacher pulling students' life experiences and culture to make connections during a discussion and video. 

]]> 2018-05-30 18:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264609006 patricia_kadel https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264609068 I noticed clearly defined guidelines to guide students in building their own civilizations in small collaborative groups ]]> 2018-05-30 18:29:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264609068 matthew_macleod https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264609455 I was amazed by the resources provided to help students assess themselves and monitor progress with the "Create a Community" project.]]> 2018-05-30 18:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264609455 jodie_schoolcraft https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264609650 I noticed intentional questioning that guided students' thinking about content. This supported both reflection and anticipation of next steps.]]> 2018-05-30 18:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264609650 matthew_macleod https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264609736 The use of physical arrangement of the room was certainly conducive to student learning and the activity at hand.]]> 2018-05-30 18:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264609736 kevin_terpstra https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264609878 I noticed that students in core had multiple entry points for engaging in a project that required both individual and group work. Students had built-in support such as sentence starters depending upon their individual needs. This allowed the project to be accessed by every student.]]> 2018-05-30 18:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264609878 patricia_kadel https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264609989 I saw students responding to teacher questions with models, study notes, and idea drafts that explained their thinking]]> 2018-05-30 18:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264609989 matthew_macleod https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264609991 I was thoroughly impressed with the quality of student talk in the 8th grade math class. Students were confident in using very advanced language.]]> 2018-05-30 18:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264609991 jodie_schoolcraft https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264610118 I noticed class schedules/organization posted on the board to support students with managing their own time while working on a project. A student even referred to it when questioned about how the group was working together to meet the deadline.]]> 2018-05-30 18:34:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264610118 matthew_macleod https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264610273 Clear engagement strategies were present in the 6th grade core class that allowed students to work independently and collaboratively in a purposeful and equitable way. ]]> 2018-05-30 18:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264610273 kevin_terpstra https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264610330 I noticed a social studies teacher making multiple connections to past learning and student experiences. Students were able to build upon a personalized core of knowledge to engage in some very complex learning (i.e., how does the California aqueduct relate to the Great Northern Migration?).]]> 2018-05-30 18:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264610330 patricia_kadel https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264610473 I heard several students helping each other to deepen their understanding with small group talks about previous research and study questions.]]> 2018-05-30 18:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264610473 jodie_schoolcraft https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264610782 I noticed the teacher guided learners through a process of "answering their own question" by intentionally scaffolding questions that met students where they were at. ]]> 2018-05-30 18:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264610782 patricia_kadel https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264611067 I noticed questions that helped students to revisit the main ideas]]> 2018-05-30 18:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264611067 matthew_macleod https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264611306 The pedagogical content knowledge of the teacher in 8th grade math was very impressive. The energy and passion for the content has clearly transferred to their students. ]]> 2018-05-30 18:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264611306 patricia_kadel https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264611464 I noticed teachers asking questions about how, why, and what do you think about...? Students responded with personal connections and sometimes more questions. ]]> 2018-05-30 18:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264611464 kevin_terpstra https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264611596 I noticed ownership of learning as students applied learning of governmental, cultural, and economic systems to create their own complex society. Students were able to explain what made their own societies unique as they displayed complex maps and personalized essays.]]> 2018-05-30 18:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264611596 matthew_macleod https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264611968 Clear systems and routines were present in 6th grade core class 
that allowed groups to work at their own pace.]]> 2018-05-30 18:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264611968 patricia_kadel https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264612509 I heard several encouragements to student efforts:
"Nice job!"  
"Great questions from incredible thinkers!"
"Awesome suggestions!]]> 2018-05-30 18:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264612509 kevin_terpstra https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264612510 I noticed that students could not wait to ask questions or answer questions in math class because they knew that they would be publicly appreciated for doing so. This created a highly motivating environment and a family atmosphere.]]> 2018-05-30 18:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264612510 jodie_schoolcraft https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264612833 I noticed students creating culminating projects that were clearly designed to give them the opportunity to revisit/demonstrate understanding of concepts from various units throughout the school year. ]]> 2018-05-30 18:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264612833 patricia_kadel https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264613699 Students collaborated together on a shared Powerpoint presentation with each one contributing different content and ideas]]> 2018-05-30 18:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_terpstra/fs0g5p0aafr6/wish/264613699