How do you use learning lab? by Yushaneen Simms https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u en-us 2018-07-24 02:46:31 UTC 2023-02-12 19:09:52 UTC hello@padlet.com 0 Nick https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/278622902 With test prep embedded into my 11th and 12th grade courses, I have had only one chance to use the time efficiently (3 days a week on instruction, 1 day test prep, and 1 day for LL). For my 9th graders, I will be pushing for one day a week for students to work on writing assignment rewrites. I lose one period a week to HP so I don't have an abundance of time for students to use LL. ]]> 2018-09-06 19:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/278622902 Adam https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/278842472 Two times a week, I dedicate the full class period to finishing any homework or larger assignments from class.  This is their chance to get caught up and ask questions about the material.
With my Robotics crew, everyday is basically a learning lab due to how hands on the class is and how independent the projects are.]]> 2018-09-07 13:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/278842472 Kelly https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/278842503 I have been using Learning Labs about twice a week (not specifically every other day as the schedule depicts). I let kids know at the end of class when a learning lab will take place the following day. With these types of days built into the schedule I have been able to assign significantly shorter homework assignments on a regular basis (some days no homework at all, which is crazy for me!) and leave larger independent tasks for LL. My thought on LL is that it is the first chance for students to work with new material independently, but still have their peers and myself as a resource to talk through challenges or misunderstandings. ]]> 2018-09-07 13:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/278842503 Brendan bsullivan27 https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/278842592 I am currently using the LL time for kids to do some of the more authentic assessments, i.e. group projects -- research assignments. I also break use some sessions as a way to help them work independently on homework while helping other students catch up on work (1st Teamers, and Steelers) ]]> 2018-09-07 13:44:36 UTC https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/278842592 Learning Lab in the English discipline thus far has been a learning opportunity to figure out the best system for my grades. For example, my 12th graders use Learning Lab on Tuesdays and Thursday to work on written responses to the readings and I let them know explicitly that I will be observing them as this counts toward their participation grade. https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/278842652 2018-09-07 13:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/278842652 I have not officially used learning lab. We have been working on lab experiments and we work until the end of class and then keep working the next class session,if needed. yushaneen https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/278842927 I am curious to see what others are doing because I hope to make more distinction between class days and learning lab days.]]> 2018-09-07 13:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/278842927 Carl — With my 11th grade, likewise, I use learning lab as formative and summative assessments to challenge the students in their writing about the readings. Again, I remind them this is time to spend on their work and I will be observing them in this time. https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/278843839 2018-09-07 13:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/278843839 Finally, my 10th grade has been the most difficult to figure out a system for learning lab because they miss one day a week due to HP. With learning labs being twice a week, there learning labs would fall back to back on Tuesdays and Thursday. Needless to say, I am still working on the best schedule for us to utilize learning lab effectively. https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/278844348 2018-09-07 13:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/278844348 Darren https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/278844953 I use it for three things -
1. Organization and Canvas walkthrough of calendar and assignments
2. Remediation on previously taught material and hep with Khan Academy assignments]]> 2018-09-07 13:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/278844953 Wilian https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/278845183 Hello to everyone! 
I have being using learning lab once a week for reviewing. I give them the time to go over material we've been covering and then I address questions they may have. ]]> 2018-09-07 13:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/278845183 Susan https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/359055638 I have been using the learning labs to allow the students who understand the material work independently, while I work one on one with the students who need more attention.  Also, due to different travel schedules etc, I have used the time to reinforce topics and allow people to catch up.  ]]> 2019-05-11 00:10:43 UTC https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/359055638 I find learning labs useful for students to review material, specially when they have exams for other classes. I give them the opportunity to work on any class related assignment. I notice that they help one another. Sometimes, I use Learning Lab just to go over key grammatical structures. https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/359217696 2019-05-12 15:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/359217696 Learning Lab https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/359231746 Learning Lab today by the end of the year depends on mastery and achievement per grade level. For example, my 12th grade near the end of the year are already checked out so I believe learning lab ends up being time to organize or look ahead or do the work. My 11th grade class uses lab consistently to get their work done and my 10th grade, because of the last period of the day, don't often get a "learning lab" because of loss of class time Wednesday with HP. ]]> 2019-05-12 17:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/359231746 Ditto Kelly (word for word and) https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/359290129
Kelklly's post ... 
I have also, rightly or wrongly, used the lab part to distort time a bit. Sometimes I have split the class 50-50 when approaching a subject that usually holds many difficulties. I allow half the class to review, remediate. or complete past work while the other half is with me negotiating a more challenging topic as a small group.

I do think I would like to find a way, once every month to use it to reflect and go over performance on a larger basis, etc.  How am i learning, is it effective? Etc.  

I also think pre-assessment and pathway development would be great as well.  I'd like to have it as a support for my differentiation and assessing progress.  A time for plan making and evaluation.

When I think about more formally it sounds a lot like what the classroom time looks like in a flipped classroom model.  I would like to make some deepening a topic like in the flipped model.
]]> 2019-05-13 00:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/359290129 https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/359355698 I have mostly used the LL informally— I have assigned many group projects and presentations and this has allowed the kids to do a lion’s share the work in the building  — there are also days when we use it in part to  begin work on a new unit.  This usually happens the day after an assessment: during these days I help get some students caught up .  I am not sure that “officially scheduled” (i.e. every Wednesday) lab days would work  well for my students. However, I only teach 8th, 9th, and 10th graders.  It would certainly be more  a better option with older students.  ]]> 2019-05-13 07:34:49 UTC https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/359355698 Kerry https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/359397510 I generally don't use in class learning labs with my 8th graders. They have HP every Monday so I only have them 4 days a week. They also have a study hall after lunch, I'm available to help them during that time. 
D Block (11th grade) English III - this class has learning lab on Thursday most weeks. I use this time to help students who are behind catch up. Studnets who are up to date in my class use the time to work on other subjects.
A Block (11th grade) English III - We don't have learning lab in this class, I only have 3 studnets and I'm able to give everyone 1 on 1 attention everyday, so learning labs are not necessary.]]> 2019-05-13 10:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/359397510 LLs https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/359417814 Over the course of the year, I feel as though I used LLs less and less. With the 11th and 12th graders, I focused on working through at least 1 ACT/SAT review session each week. But as students finished their exams (especially the 12th grade) I have used that time less for test prep and more for standard lessons. Because of the extra class time however, where students would be asked to complete readings at home, students now have time to read and prepare during the class period. 

Next year I am going to prioritize days for students to only write during that block, choosing a specific style of writing (narrative, descriptive, expository, argumentative) and honing in on specific skills required to master that style. ]]> 2019-05-13 11:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/359417814 Adam follow-up https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/359455886 MOST weeks, I was able to take advantage of using the learning labs twice a week.
Specifying days as "Learning Lab" days seemed to be effective for the boys to stay organized.]]> 2019-05-13 13:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/yushaneen/j7pc4qcb2c3u/wish/359455886