Welcome Back 2016 by Tom Thering

Welcome Back 2016 by Tom Thering https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb en-us 2016-09-01 20:15:55 UTC 2024-12-22 13:34:36 UTC hello@padlet.com Room 17 - Building Management, Human Relations, NYC Superintendent Series tthering https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239055 Facilitators: Richard Harris
Assistant: Amy Martinez

Scavenger Hunt

It was noted that sending email reminders to our students doesn't seem to be possible through the portal.
Code questions for ADP seem a bit confusing but was made clear after some discussion.
Jay Fingerman demonstrated how to use the instructor portal. Did a good job!
On Observations : Would like a fair warning before being observed.
Make up work assignments only one allowed and must be uploaded (this is incorrect; two make-up assignments are allowed.)
Curriculum portion: OK understandable, but needs to be updated.
Human Relations curriculum needs more handouts.
Some concern's:
- Human Relations text book not quite good; role playing works better than the book.
- Text book not gear to members involvement in terms of work related.
Assessment discussion very good.
Open for group interactions.
Feedback from student surveys.
Scanners please help. Half the time they don't work!!!
Is there a share place in the LMS where instructors can get a hold of the same quick course they're teaching?

]]> 2016-09-07 18:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239055 Room 16 - Locksmith, Alarm Systems tthering https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239298 Facilitators: Lindsay Messoline, Robert Orndoff
Assistant: Otto Gonzalez

Scavenger Hunt and Curriculum Review

Otto found assessments in curriculum
Lindsay reminded that there is no longer a midterm; OK to create one but submit to James Barry.
Immediately following assessment is its answer key.
Lindsay suggested review test early and emphasize required info throughout trimester.
NEW! - Comment feature in Dropbox allows instructors to make comments about curriculum. All comments from instructors sent this way will be seen by the right people.
Otto found Locksmithing From Apprentice to Master digital copy in his portal!
William said if you go into Locksmith II you can't go back to Locksmith I if you need to.
Otto said OSHA portion is missing from Locksmith curriculum.
Question was raised about when to do group activities, Joseph said he groups on electric lock programming and master pinning.
William mentioned that fire code and local law could be grouped with life safety.
William said no need to mention specific types of cylinders; all work similarly.
May need more keys. Not enough because students break keys while learning.
Disagreement between instructors on whether students should have picks, may need clarification.
William does penal code as handout. Lindsay asked him to provide to everyone.
Lindsay suggested that if instructor is only assigned Locksmith II they should still have access to Locksmith I curriculum and vice versa.
William suggested key less access be part of building management class because supers need to know.
William suggested maybe an advanced Locksmith quick course for students who only get basics in Bronx.

]]> 2016-09-07 18:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239298 Room 13 - ESL, Citizenship tthering https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239358 Facilitator: Ken Gobi

Assistants: Johni Puerta-Lopez, Maggie Cruz-Ledon, Emily Cruz

Scavenger Hunt
Instructor Portal URL: training.32bjfunds.com

Scavenger Hunt to review tasks and features of Instructor Portal.
Tenured Instructor logged in and navigated Portal.
Located course section. Displayed how to locate and print roster. Put accurate dates on roster to avoid LMS error.
Locate professional development folder and materials. Approval required to complete PD.
Locate Podcast and listen for PD. Request approval from site manager for PD hours.
Question asked : what is VARK? Instructor explained what the acronym means.
Locate time sheet using ADP link. Demonstrate how to enter time and coding.
Make up assignments in Instructor Portal. Limit of two make up assignments per semester.
Include student name and class missed on make up assignment sheet when uploading the form.
Curriculum updates displayed on landing page of Instructor Portal.
Curricula found on Dropbox.
It was highlighted that Instructors follow the curriculum as it is written. Feedback on curriculum always accepted.
Displayed how to access handouts and other supplemental materials.
Highlighted the importance of feedback and sharing of best practices.

BEST Plus Assessment

Best Plus 2.0 defined, how scores are used and how often is test used.
Test description on how the assessment is administered.
Video illustrated to demonstrate an example of test administration.
How to explain test scores to students.
Where tests are administered can affect test takers.
Rubric exists to include levels of language competency.
Scoring handout provided to Instructors. It was recommended that if Instructors feel students are placed inaccurately they should make recommendations for appropriate placement.
Instructors reviewed handout and interpreted the scores on the handout.
Instructor explained how to introduce scores to students. Class attendance, practice and homework are critical to continued progress. English immersion also helps improve scores.
Role play activity. One student one Instructor. Instructor explains score to student. Debrief: Recommended attending class more. Asking students how do they think they did so the can self evaluate and make recommendations to assist with improving scores. Do not review scores with students that have not improved their scores. Ask students what Instructors can do to help them improve. Help students identify what things they can do to continue to improve.
Literacy issues in native language may present issues. BEST is all about conversational English.

Other Agenda Items

English only in classroom discussion: Instructor has to adhere to rule. Tricks were shared to get students back to speaking English.
Handout provided indicating the importance of English only classes. Instructors were in favor of English only classroom environment.
Syllabus of English lV provided.

]]> 2016-09-07 18:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239358 Room 12 - ESL, Citizenship tthering https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239428 Facilitator: Joel Andrews
Assistants: Jose Gonzalez, Matt Fitzgibbons

Scavenger Hunt

Instructor Porta URLl: training.32bjfunds.com
It was suggested that instructors wait until after the third week of classes before printing rosters, because no new students are permitted to enroll after that time; therefore, rosters should be finalized by that time.
With ADP, it was pointed out that instructors who teach a four-hour class should generally select "No Lunch" in the Out column, so that they do not automatically lose 1/2 hour of pay - unless they actually did take a 30-minute lunch break.
Instructors have been reminded how to submit feedback on curriculum and materials, and are encouraged to take the initiative to do so; in particular, they are reminded to send feedback to curriculum@32bjfunds.com.

BEST Plus Assessment

Instructors can now access student BEST PLUS scores on Dropbox, through their curriculum link.
For those with questions regarding BEST PLUS testing, they should email besttest@32bjfunds.com

Other Agenda Items

There will be an ESL 4 class offered at some sites starting this fall. Futures 5 will be used in this course.
Some instructors are struggling with how best to serve students when their reading/writing skills are far less proficient than their speaking/listening skills.Discussion of English-only policy, and instructor struggles when just one student doesn't understand, when the rest do. To handle this, instructors are reminded that everyone learns at a different pace, and to not feel disappointed if students don't understand the ideas presented right away. It's better to continue, without the use of other languages. Additionally, if the class is filled with active learning activities in English, students will have less opportunity to fall back into their native languages.

]]> 2016-09-07 18:41:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239428 Room 11 - ESL, Citizenship tthering https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239481 Facilitator: Margot Osborne
Assistants: Emilia Chape, Ann Hufstader

Scavenger Hunt

Covered instructor portal basics
Scavenger hunt as a group
Generate roster
PD assignments and it's importance
ADP log in, not applicable for some sites
Rediker (instructor evaluation)
Instructor Manual review
Make up work, how it's used
Curriculum review
Curriculum, Lesson Plan and Book usage

BEST Plus Assessment

BEST Plus testing and scoringRole playing exercise on Best Plus assessment

Citizenship

Site for CZ instructors: www.American history.si.edu/citizenship/
Legal Fund CAD 2018

]]> 2016-09-07 18:41:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239481 Room 10 - ESL, Citizenship tthering https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239559 Facillitator: James Barry
Assistants: Jhoanna Campos, Omar Villacres, Stacey Orishak

Scavenger Hunt

Team participation on scavenger hunt
Navigate the instructor portal
Review course sections
Generating a roster
Importance of professional development activities, if assigned.
ADP login procedures (timecard, PF code, etc.)
Download Curriculum materials
Make up form and documentation
Curriculum review
Dropbox download links

BEST Plus Assessment

Understand the basics of the best plus and how to see student scores.
How do we use test
Example of test
Locating scores
Discussing scores with students
Practice using example handout
Role play exercise

]]> 2016-09-07 18:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239559 Room 9 - HSE, HSE (Spanish) tthering https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239604 Facilitator: Adriana Braccioli, Joe Roland
Assistants: Erika Mendelsohn, Christine Bowman

Scavenger Hunt

Familiarize to LMS - everything will be in LMS
Login and password - troubleshooting
Sharing materials with other instructors
Training.32bj.com - instructor portal - everything you need :)
Locate your course and be sure it's correct
LMS tasks - fun admin stuff!!!
Be sure to open calendar for the appropriate day for roster
Deactivate any pop-up blockers
Professional Development Library
Tasks will be assigned to you usually after an evaluation, BUT
you can do professional development on your own. However, if you want compensation you must get it approved by your site manager or the instructor development coordinator.
After assigned PD you must complete an Implementation Summary Report. You may also connect with observer for coaching session. You'll be paid for time spent in this!
Instructor portal also has a link to ADP
Link to Rediker to check out your evaluation!
Please sign the evaluation and add comments if you would like.
Evaluation should be a dialogue.
Make up Work - Students must attend 80% of classes to pass. Make-up work can only be assigned TWICE.
Connect with absent students, according to site-specific procedures.
Review the curriculum and lesson plans for your class(es) If you want to print, better to download as PDF and "fit to page" and "landscape" formatting options.

Curriculum Maps

Spanish curriculum map is still in progress - not yet available.
Do you use curriculum maps? Are you able to complete it?
- Very unlikely to get through everything
- We understand the challenges
Let's brainstorm some ideas for curriculum maps
- Ideas:
  - have students develop their own learning plans
  - supplemental materials - please share with other instructors - makes us stronger
  - upload your resources to a spreadsheet
  - use student facilitators to help teach material - empowering and connecting
  - we can't rely just on the books - sometimes boring and not in-depth. so let's pool resources and find out what works!!!!
  - Math and essays can be very difficult for student
    - Check to see where individual students are at with respect to their levels in different skills - good to assess and determine understanding of material
    - Explain difficult challenging "test language" and put it into more understandable terms for students.
    - new GED tests are better for writing- as long as you address the issues and make a solid argument, you will be okay
  - make sure students understand the MENTALITY behind the test - STRATEGIES for test taking
  - students have a lot of trouble with reading long, boring essays
  - don't forget THE LIBRARY!!!!
  - How can we blend curriculum topics to cover more ground in HSE?
    - Current Events - relevant and interesting
    - writing activities - summarize what you've learned, especially typing on the computer
    - students should use their OWN WORDS to make connections to materials
    - real world materials for math problems - money/shopping/etc.
  - LINKS TO SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
    - you can upload materials with a gmail account - don't have one?
    - You can create one OR email materials to jroland@32bjfunds.com
    - copy good links to resources and add them to supplemental material spreadsheet with a small explanation about how it's used
    - Instructors get on computers to practice using THE PORTAL - CURRICULUM MAPS
  - First Day of Class Ideas:
    - commit to taking the test - jump right in
    - ice-breakers
    - writing samples
  - Other Ideas:
    - use videos - good to hear new voices and perspectives
    - Citizenship materials also good for social studies USCIS.gov
    - math links for developing learners!
    - Don't be an island! Connect!

]]> 2016-09-07 18:42:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239604 Room 8 - ACR, RLP, Heating Systems tthering https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239698 Facilitator: Tom Thering
Assistant: Joe Cunningham

Scavenger Hunt

Instructors took turns completing tasks from the scavenger hunt, including LMS tasks, exploring resources in the portal and finding curriculum materials in Dropbox.
Time was spent reviewing the new RLP curriculum documents. Tom pointed out how to access videos and illustrations from the lesson plan itself.

Mind Tap

Instructors were given instructions for creating an account in Mind Tap. Tom explained that a replacement program might be used that gives ACR and RLP students easy access to a digital version of the textbook.
Heating Systems instructors asked about access to digital materials that support the textbook. Tom said he would look into this for them.

]]> 2016-09-07 18:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239698 Room 7 - Computer tthering https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239745 2016-09-07 18:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239745 Room 6 - Security, CPR/First Aid, OSHA tthering https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239779 Facilitator: Mike Green
Assistants: Ben Andrews and Ivonne Velazquez

Introductions were made.

Scavenger Hunt

Login for Instructor Portal - how to
Student login - hands on
Training.32bjfunds.com
After login - what teaching (My Assigned Sections)
Classes assigned monthly basis
Always look at your curriculum - there may be changes
LMS Tasks - look at the Section Notes for important information
Check roster daily - be sure of student eligibility
Print out student contact information for yourself
Professional Levelopment tab - PD library
Link to ADP
- Inputting hours on time
- changed codes for courses
- enter hours today for professional development
Rediker teacher evaluation system
- Observed twice a year - to help not criticize
Instructor manual - rules regulations policy information
80% attendance requirements
Makeup Work -paid for time
Lesson plan folder -Dropbox
Students can print their certificate
Students 20 minute grace period - every instructor should enforce
Also enforce break time - limit breaks
Point person listed with course
CPR
- Be ready for class start
- Don't wait for late students
Instructors stay engaged
Get rosters in for student payment
Upload LMS roster

OSHA courses - Ben

Audit issues
Class closed to no show students
Upload OSHA class information
Order cards at office
NYCremsco.org
Print out submission management information

]]> 2016-09-07 18:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239779 Room 5 - Carpentry, Plumbing, Electricity, Handyman, Blueprint Reading tthering https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239802 Facillitators: Allen Wright, Joe Roland
Assistant: Ty-Jamar Thomas, Don Wingate

Agenda Items
Hands on assessments

10 categories ranging from keeping your workplace clean to keeping track of tools. This document is in the LMS.
Students will be graded on their hands on work.
The formulas and how to calculate grades will be distributed later.

Curriculum

Always review your instructor files
Lesson plan provides you with resources and options but don't be afraid to move things around if needed.

Math Assessment

Fractions, open ended response, measurements, etc to assist students with improving math skills. Dilution and conversion may need to be added.
When involved with the math section of your course, remember your VARK styles to instructing members to learn the end goal.

Scavenger Hunt

Log into LMS
Attendance Sheet
Professional development
Podcast link
ADP
Evaluations
Dropbox

Parking Lot Items

Grade proportions
Tools of the trade class time
Carpentry curriculum order
OSHA- online makeup

]]> 2016-09-07 18:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239802 Room 4 - Green Building Courses tthering https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239835 Facillitator: Bob Muldoon

Introductions

Scavenger Hunt

Instructors took turns participating in the scavenger hunt
Print roster
Professional Development
ADP time cards (add notes for clarification)
Rediker teacher evaluations
Instructor manual
Make up work, enforce attendance and make up assignments
Quesion: are there makeup assignments already prepared?
Answer: Yes for G-Pro
Make a bank of assignments once prepared
Quality>quantity
Upload make up assignments form to Bob LMS

Curriculum

No more flash drives, curriculum available online and becomes standardized
navigating Dropbox

Agenda Items

Trends
climate pact presentation
State fossil fuel plans
NY one city plan
Cited 32BJ Green Supers
Feedback of green changes in the field
Green career track (residential/commercial)
Course catalog
Career paths
Training webinars
Feedback on videos for students
Teaching tools demo

]]> 2016-09-07 18:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239835 Room 3 - FSD, Standpipe & Sprinkler, Air Pollution Control tthering https://padlet.com/tthering/itsj92ic5tqb/wish/122239858 Facillitator: Jim Leggio
Assistant: Alex Glukhov

Introductions

Scavenger Hunt

Instructors completed the scavenger hunt

Agenda Items

Acceptance of makeup assignments via e-mail.
Filling out time sheet prior to class completion.
Take and upload field trip attendance, scan from home if possible, and return sign in sheet at next class date.

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