Making Connections to the Text by Brett Bowers https://padlet.com/bbowers16/gt500936qqz25ecr 1. Select a timekeeper and a recorder. 2. Review and discuss each column of the padlet that refers to a major concept from the article for 5 mins. 3. Recorder places a post in the column to sum the groups conversation. 4. The timekeeper will move the group to the next column every 5 minutes. en-us 2020-09-11 20:06:56 UTC 2026-03-05 21:02:42 UTC hello@padlet.com ssinovich https://padlet.com/bbowers16/gt500936qqz25ecr/wish/865833308 Emotional response to COVID, teaching with with masks, fear of getting sick... pushing staff away from being on board to have students on site. ]]> 2020-10-27 14:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bbowers16/gt500936qqz25ecr/wish/865833308 During the pandemic we are faced with an incredible challenge in closing learning gaps and increasing student achievement . We know all means all. The elephant is the stress and worries about COVID, technology and being flexible during change takes over. https://padlet.com/bbowers16/gt500936qqz25ecr/wish/865842680 2020-10-27 14:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bbowers16/gt500936qqz25ecr/wish/865842680 ssinovich https://padlet.com/bbowers16/gt500936qqz25ecr/wish/865844499 Providing "office hours" to support technology initiatives-- offer professional development to staff to support. ]]> 2020-10-27 14:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bbowers16/gt500936qqz25ecr/wish/865844499 Bright Spots: https://padlet.com/bbowers16/gt500936qqz25ecr/wish/865857650 Teachers who want to learn more. Hungry for new information.

Teachers willing to do whatever it takes to be in person.

Sharing and comradre.  Collaboration and teamwork.


]]> 2020-10-27 14:24:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bbowers16/gt500936qqz25ecr/wish/865857650 ssinovich https://padlet.com/bbowers16/gt500936qqz25ecr/wish/865859747 Yes-- constantly reviewing/editing mission and vision. "Do you put relationships first?" is a basic question asked for values and beliefs. Purposeful hiring and work for alignment. ]]> 2020-10-27 14:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bbowers16/gt500936qqz25ecr/wish/865859747 Identity: https://padlet.com/bbowers16/gt500936qqz25ecr/wish/865868144 Aligning AVID to the school's vision and mission. The majority of staff and students are aligned and those who are not are not a surprise.]]> 2020-10-27 14:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bbowers16/gt500936qqz25ecr/wish/865868144 Charting the Path https://padlet.com/bbowers16/gt500936qqz25ecr/wish/865910769 Focusing the work helps others move forward in one direction and eases some of the fear, anxiety and emotion. Making a decision and then determining the path allows others to focus their energy and be more productive.]]> 2020-10-27 14:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bbowers16/gt500936qqz25ecr/wish/865910769 ssinovich https://padlet.com/bbowers16/gt500936qqz25ecr/wish/865911530 Change in schedules for supervision, i.e. morning supervision for breakfast, students can not congregate in cafe, must go to classrooms. Change for teachers to supervise students in classrooms. ]]> 2020-10-27 14:34:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bbowers16/gt500936qqz25ecr/wish/865911530