https://padlet.com/ttoriello/jzj7mogogd56 Let's Hear Your Voice! en-us 2018-08-20 14:58:57 UTC 2018-08-20 15:19:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png ttoriello https://padlet.com/ttoriello/jzj7mogogd56/wish/274069054 A "Parking Lot" is an easy way for students to contribute their voices to the classroom community. It also makes the internal dialogue of the classroom community transparent.]]> 2018-08-20 15:05:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ttoriello/jzj7mogogd56/wish/274069054 ttoriello https://padlet.com/ttoriello/jzj7mogogd56/wish/274069709 Open, closed, yes, no, anything goes.  If it is a question that is most likely on the mind of at least one other person, it belongs on the parking lot. This is even true for questions like “Why do we have to have to learn about this?”  If they are wondering about it, it is worth asking and talking about.]]> 2018-08-20 15:07:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ttoriello/jzj7mogogd56/wish/274069709 ttoriello https://padlet.com/ttoriello/jzj7mogogd56/wish/274070092 These are ideas for adjustments to procedures, rules, behavior, classroom set up, schedules, and any other aspect of the classroom community.  I guarantee that your students will come up with a simpler or more efficient way to do something.  Encourage honesty; this is all about them and their learning in the end.]]> 2018-08-20 15:08:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ttoriello/jzj7mogogd56/wish/274070092 ttoriello https://padlet.com/ttoriello/jzj7mogogd56/wish/274070218 One person’s realization about something can spark the realization about something in someone else.  “Light bulb” moments can also be great feedback for you.]]> 2018-08-20 15:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ttoriello/jzj7mogogd56/wish/274070218 ttoriello https://padlet.com/ttoriello/jzj7mogogd56/wish/274070635 Giving recognition to individuals, small groups, and even the whole class goes a long way in growing and maintaining a positive classroom culture.  This is also a great place for students to note what they like about how the classroom is operating.]]> 2018-08-20 15:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ttoriello/jzj7mogogd56/wish/274070635 ttoriello https://padlet.com/ttoriello/jzj7mogogd56/wish/274071050 Plant parking lot notes
Refer students to the parking lot
Establish a parking lot task force
Schedule a regular parking lot check in
Use it as your closure tool
Validate each note
Use your discretion]]> 2018-08-20 15:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ttoriello/jzj7mogogd56/wish/274071050 jtoriello https://padlet.com/ttoriello/jzj7mogogd56/wish/274072803 2018-08-20 15:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ttoriello/jzj7mogogd56/wish/274072803 jtoriello https://padlet.com/ttoriello/jzj7mogogd56/wish/274073175 2018-08-20 15:17:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ttoriello/jzj7mogogd56/wish/274073175 jtoriello https://padlet.com/ttoriello/jzj7mogogd56/wish/274073592 2018-08-20 15:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ttoriello/jzj7mogogd56/wish/274073592