Why are Metea PLC's Successful? by Mr. Robinson https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd Reflect on your PLC last year and tell us specifically why/when you were successful. en-us 2018-08-29 12:35:35 UTC 2018-08-29 19:24:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384254 We looked at the data from all of last year's quizzes and exams and revised / tossed poor questions.]]> 2018-08-29 19:20:11 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384254 bridget_shrode https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384305 Equal collaboration amongst team, everyone doing their part

]]> 2018-08-29 19:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384305 elizabeth_molla https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384322 Transitioning to using more digital tools in the classroom to increase engagement such as peardeck, flipgrid, classroom etc

]]> 2018-08-29 19:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384322 Consensus https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384330 We work together to agree upon the knowledge and skills that are best for students and align vertically with curriculum.]]> 2018-08-29 19:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384330 https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384335 We worked on recreating assessments and adjusting our teaching to continue to build communication skills. ]]> 2018-08-29 19:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384335 Our group members are ambitious and not afraid to try new things. We also are not shy when giving feedback and/or constructive criticism to each other. We are a functional work family! https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384360 2018-08-29 19:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384360 https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384373 Reviewing item analyses to help determine question choice and wording on assessments.]]> 2018-08-29 19:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384373 erin_kulinski https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384390 We trust each other and will try something out of our comfort zone bc of that trust. We also can have healthy conflict, with the lens always on what's best for students - not what we're comfortable with or what we've always done. We also feel we can lean on each other and each other's talents. ]]> 2018-08-29 19:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384390 https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384395 we shifted our units to go digital, something that we were all were really afraid of.  It worked great and we are better for it.]]> 2018-08-29 19:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384395 Integrating technology https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384399 2018-08-29 19:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384399 https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384417 We respect each other's intelligence, expertise, and ability, which helps us to avoid arguing and instead use our time very productively and work out solutions to problems we identify]]> 2018-08-29 19:20:39 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384417 We have been integrating technology into our course and spent last year focusing on this. https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384435 2018-08-29 19:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384435 https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384441 using more videos for students to analyze a movement or skill done during that unit.]]> 2018-08-29 19:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384441 https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384455 We continually revisited what we were doing and what the students needed moving forward

]]> 2018-08-29 19:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384455 Looking at assessments prior to giving them and making adjustments when apppropriate https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384463 2018-08-29 19:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384463 We trust and support each other https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384479 2018-08-29 19:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384479 Shared instructional advice/lessons/successes https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384482 2018-08-29 19:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384482 We respect eachother and our different strengths and we are able to talk about specific students and use eachother to help students find success https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384497 2018-08-29 19:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384497 Commitment to the team. tye_fox https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384505 2018-08-29 19:20:58 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384505 examining/tweaking the set curriculum and asking what's best for students https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384507 2018-08-29 19:20:58 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384507 b_czerchlanski https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384553 Implementing more consistent writing assessments has given us the opportunity to evaluate student progress, identify needs, and determine a plan to help them succeed in the future 

]]> 2018-08-29 19:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384553 MPT https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384556 Online Skills Assessments with updated rubrics and video feedback]]> 2018-08-29 19:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384556 https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384581 Using the item bank feature of mastery manager to administer more formative assessments and quickly give feedback to students

]]> 2018-08-29 19:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384581 Open, genuine dialogue about what is working and what is not working. When it's not working, p https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384589 2018-08-29 19:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384589 Sequence karen_aigner https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384631 Exploring new ways to sequence units that suppport and make the most sense for students.]]> 2018-08-29 19:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384631 Shared vision...big picture https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384638 2018-08-29 19:21:21 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384638 Integrating Technology into assessment tye_fox https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384651 2018-08-29 19:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384651 encouraged to share in a safe place even when having opposing viewpoints https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384662 2018-08-29 19:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384662 https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384664 When asked to write about what teachers value most about the department, every individual responded with collaboration and PLC time.

]]> 2018-08-29 19:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384664 Paper-based activities that we felt would be more engaging on Chromebooks were transitioned to a digital / electronic format. https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384668 2018-08-29 19:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384668 https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384671 Trusting each other to try new things and give honest feedback on how lessons went. ]]> 2018-08-29 19:21:28 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384671 elizabeth_molla https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384677 aligning assessments to AP exam to make a more meaningful check for understanding]]> 2018-08-29 19:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384677 A mixture of new and veteran teachers working together https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384719 2018-08-29 19:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384719 E-Portfolios https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384720 Continued work within our department plc on e-portfolios within the art department]]> 2018-08-29 19:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384720 This was able to happen because we set aside more time on Wednesdays to look in to new options. https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384727 2018-08-29 19:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384727 https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384728 Playing with new technology or software in PLC to help work out kinks before implementing in classroom.

]]> 2018-08-29 19:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384728 Sharing what worked and what didn't https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384748 2018-08-29 19:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384748 Alignment https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384751 We look to make sure that we assess the skills that we REALLY care about the students learning, and we plan backwards from the assessment outcomes to schedule scope and sequence. ]]> 2018-08-29 19:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384751 bridget_shrode https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384752 Looking at assessments from the previous year and making adjustments when needed 


]]> 2018-08-29 19:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384752 Creating trust and common vision https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384787 2018-08-29 19:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384787 https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384866 Just checking in to start PLC.  Always good to be able to share strengths AND struggles of the week!]]> 2018-08-29 19:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384866 Understanding each other, and taking bits and pieces of each others suggestion and making it work geralddoromal https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384879 2018-08-29 19:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384879 open conversation and dialogue about what is working and what is not working; problem-solving to actually fix what is not working https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384910 2018-08-29 19:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384910 We go to Meson Sabika together and their Sangria helps. erin_kulinski https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384942 2018-08-29 19:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384942 After each test - we spent the next PLC looking at our test scores, averages, commonly missed questions, etc. https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384947 2018-08-29 19:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384947 Abstract analysis https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384963 We all teach different courses so we discussed data abstractly as it applies to our classes. We talked more about designing effective assessment measures]]> 2018-08-29 19:22:25 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276384963 bridget_shrode https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385004 Integrating technology = padlet, GC, google forms, VERSO ]]> 2018-08-29 19:22:34 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385004 Piloting and incorporating teaching apps geralddoromal https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385015 2018-08-29 19:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385015 We are always trying to find better ways to collect data for our students and their IEPs. This year we are using a new tool which will hopefully provide clearer data for the TEAM. https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385058 2018-08-29 19:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385058 https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385078 we tried various tools to help student engagement

]]> 2018-08-29 19:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385078 Had several brainstorming sessions in regards to new ideas for skills assessments. https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385158 2018-08-29 19:23:01 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385158 https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385218 Looking at ways to use digital tools for students to reflect and track their own learning.]]> 2018-08-29 19:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385218 Choice growth areas https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385231 Math dept. members formed teams of similarly goal minded individuals, together they set goals and learned with each other focused on engaging students with technology. At the end, they shared with the whole dept. so we could all learn from each other.]]> 2018-08-29 19:23:14 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385231 We ended last year feeling pretty solid with our curriculum - this year we are starting to have more philosophical discussions as to importance of different units within our curriculum. https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385292 2018-08-29 19:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385292 https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385397

]]> 2018-08-29 19:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385397 https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385399 Students using data to access and track their own growth]]> 2018-08-29 19:23:40 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385399 Electronic transition portfolios in study skills classes https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385569 2018-08-29 19:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385569 https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385713 Using each other's strengths to help each other growth.]]> 2018-08-29 19:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_robinson/hstg2hgikakd/wish/276385713