https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl CI 506 en-us 2018-06-04 16:17:31 UTC 2025-10-16 12:45:14 UTC hello@padlet.com szavoral https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265438875 Since I know that I am on a cart next year for half the day, I am looking for ways to be responsive to students and mobile simultaneously

]]> 2018-06-04 16:42:44 UTC https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265438875 szavoral https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265439242 As a way to help students organize and provide resources for all learners. I could also see this being used as a classroom community board where we post activities, festivals, etc that are happening outside of school that peers might be interested in. I know from my community and school research that we have a very diverse population which could mean that there are a lot of cultural festivals/holidays or activities that people could participate in.]]> 2018-06-04 16:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265439242 szavoral https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265440185 I loved the idea that was shared from Hoover High School as a way to honor any and all cultures present - even if these were hung off of the cart as a way to share this information if a classroom space is not available. I was even thinking about how we could design a "class flag" -- a way of representing who were are as a group and what unites us.]]> 2018-06-04 16:46:28 UTC https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265440185 szavoral https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265440727 As a district, we are proponents of teachers developing flexible seating in their rooms to accommodate all learners- something I am starting to budget for once I am back in my own space! I think this would also help all learners feel safe and secure as they would have choice about where/how they do their best learning.]]> 2018-06-04 16:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265440727 szavoral https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265441157 Seating students so they can see and hear each other while speaking encourages all learners]]> 2018-06-04 16:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265441157 szavoral https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265441663 I try to provide opportunities for all learners to explore and learn in a style that fits them best. Station learning is just one example of that.]]> 2018-06-04 16:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265441663 szavoral https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265442275 I love when students collaborate- if I could repaint my room, I would repaint my walls with idea paint so that they all become interactive work spaces for students to share work and positive feedback with one another.]]> 2018-06-04 16:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265442275 szavoral https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265442643 As an English teacher, I want to create a space where students feel safe and comfortable enough to explore and enjoy reading. I would work to include multi-leveled texts for all ability groups as well as multicultural literature to help engage students in content or background which may be new or important to them]]> 2018-06-04 16:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265442643 szavoral https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265443233 My current classroom has desks and chairs which are separate from one another. It makes it easy to pull small groups together, for students to collaborate, or for the chairs to be used in discussion circles. Students are encouraged to interact with everyone in this manor, but if a student needed or wanted independence, it is also easy to reorganize them]]> 2018-06-04 16:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265443233 szavoral https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265443757 Our sophomore English curriculum does a good job of touching on multicultural and diverse topics, but I want to work to provide more exposure to other students as well. ]]> 2018-06-04 17:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265443757 szavoral https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265444372 I wish I could add more color throughout the room. I try to do so with posters and resources, but I do not think it is enough. So much is beige or grey wherever they go. It can take away from school feeling like a safe and accepting space for all.]]> 2018-06-04 17:02:14 UTC https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265444372 szavoral https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265445282 I want to do more work with softening the harsh fluorescent lights in classrooms. It often bothers students (especially students with sensory sensitivity) and can be abrasive. By adding soft lights, curtains, etc, most students will feel a sense of being at home/comfortable]]> 2018-06-04 17:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265445282 szavoral https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265446106 Sharing person details, photos, artifacts, and stories from my life help students connect and engage. Right now, my computer screensaver is a slideshow from my personal life and we get into good conversations about shared experiences, stories, and questions]]> 2018-06-04 17:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265446106 szavoral https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265446909 I love these type of chairs for some of my learners who may need to move to engage more throughout the class! A growing special education population as well as learners who just need movement would really benefit from this. ]]> 2018-06-04 17:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265446909 szavoral https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265447199 Some students need to feel a physical sense of comfort and safety at school that they may be lacking at home. I feel like these chairs would help create that sense of security]]> 2018-06-04 17:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265447199 szavoral https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265447527 As an English teacher, this is something I am still working on adding to my space. I understand the clear value that encouraging creative, tactile learning can have, but I am trying to envision strategies to incorporate it effectively ]]> 2018-06-04 17:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265447527 szavoral https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265448151 Part of culturally responsive instruction is making sure that student needs are met (regardless of where that starts them). While I can't pinpoint exactly what that will look like in the fall, this image represents the emphasis I place on helping each learner feel safe and secure at school. This could start with the most basic needs as the school and community research revealed significant concerns over food insecurity.]]> 2018-06-04 17:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265448151 szavoral https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265448655 Part of effective teaching and learning is reflection and evaluation. I have each student create reflections for every assessment they complete. It assesses skill development, study strategies, and ways the teacher could have been more effective for that task so that I can help meet the recurring or new need for a student more effectively. These are kept i a hanging file for the student. They take out the folder and complete this after each assessment and then turn it in to me at the end to read. ]]> 2018-06-04 17:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265448655 szavoral https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265453441 I am a large proponent of using technology to help facilitate learning. Although accessing technology on a class-wide level can be challenging, I try to reserve some iPads when I can to provide additional resources and assessment options to students]]> 2018-06-04 17:32:44 UTC https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265453441 szavoral https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265455440 One thing I want to continue doing is my rituals and routines for students to submit work and look for work when the return from absences. The routines of how to turn things in and how to find what was missed helped all students feel comfortable during class. However, I am struggling with how to do it when I move to a cart next year. I have been dependent on my wall space, color coded folders, and bins on tables but I will not have access to the storage space in all the rooms I am moving to. ]]> 2018-06-04 17:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/szavoral/iyxp8be2e0cl/wish/265455440