My fancy padlet by Mr. Gauthier https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck Made with the strength to succeed en-us 2016-07-22 16:53:34 UTC 2025-11-03 01:49:55 UTC hello@padlet.com Thoughts on reading and writers workshop.... jeffrey_gauthie https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116823895 What are your thoughts and experiences in using technology ie:  Google Classroom and Google documents to run readers' and writers' workshop using tag strategies.]]> 2016-07-22 16:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116823895 TAG Experiences https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928124 Expect perfection. That's what they know I want from them, and that's what they want from themselves. Somewhere along the way we all learn something new. It may not be perfect, but it's a stepping stone along the way to excellence.
My experiences with TAG Update PD has been...varied. Some have been relevant. Some have been extremely contrived and repetitive. I have high hopes for today's PD.

]]> 2016-07-25 13:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928124 If I weren't already married... https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928138 I would marry Google drive and have an affair with Google Classroom. I have digital small groups and differentiated instruction at the drop of a hat. I can extend the learning process and challenge kids in a safe manner. ]]> 2016-07-25 13:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928138 PD-My Experiences  https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928145 I would love to set up google classroom for my students this year. Having assignments online will help students be successful at home and in the classroom. Students enjoy google docs, it makes sharing assignments with the teacher and fellow students much easier ]]> 2016-07-25 13:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928145 https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928146 Using google docs is awesome for the kids with horrific handwriting. I love that students can share their work with me and they don't have to save their work so it doesn't get lost. ]]> 2016-07-25 13:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928146 My Experience with Readers/Writers Workshop https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928148 I have had success in facilitating class discussions during novel studies, I think using Google Classroom could help students "talk" more about a book together by reading and responding to each other in a Google Classroom document]]> 2016-07-25 13:46:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928148 TAG students enjoy helping each other through posts on the stream. heather_byrd https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928152 They like having documents & assignments available online, where they WON'T lose them. So many of them struggle with staying organized and not lsing everything.]]> 2016-07-25 13:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928152 https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928154 I don't have any experience using Google Classroom or docs to run RW Workshop with students, but I am REALLY grateful the technology is available in RRISD. I can definitely imagine the possibilities!!]]> 2016-07-25 13:46:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928154 Google classroom https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928160 Students giving each other feedback, responding to prompts and quotes]]> 2016-07-25 13:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928160 I try to incorporate technology when possible. I am using Google Classroom for the first time this year.  https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928161 2016-07-25 13:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928161 TAG Experiences https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928174 Dealing with students who are identified as TAG through an exam but are not truly gifted; good test takers vs truly creative; meeting the needs of all types; "regular" students mixed in TAG classes]]> 2016-07-25 13:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928174 TAG Experiences https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928183 Students enjoy being able to access their writing from any device or computer with Google docs. I've noticed my TAG students value this accessibility so they can take a break and come back to their writing, share with their peers for editing/suggestions..]]> 2016-07-25 13:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928183 https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928189 Students are usually more motivated to write if technology is used.

]]> 2016-07-25 13:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928189 My students really enjoy using technology to write DBQs https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928197 2016-07-25 13:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928197 Thoughts https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928198 Students are eager to use technology to publish final drafts and print. They enjoy using tools that allow them to edit one another's/share documents and love to see teacher comments and edits on the side column of their google docs. Immediate feedback!]]> 2016-07-25 13:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928198 Technology https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928287 is great, but it's important to consider how it will add value to the learning.]]> 2016-07-25 13:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928287 My students write to report findings from science investigations https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928316 2016-07-25 13:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffrey_gauthie/kho8ihdv8eck/wish/116928316