https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph Instructional Presentation and Student Productivity en-us 2017-11-02 19:27:05 UTC 2017-11-13 19:20:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Growing.png sbelanger4 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/204160417 This website includes many digital interactive activities that allow students to plug in their own information into templates to create projects such as alphabet books, trading cards, post cards, various poetry forms, etc. The formats are set up so the kids can concentrate on the content they want to include rather than worrying about layouts. They really enjoy the projects and they are easy to connect to many different areas of the curriculum.]]> 2017-11-06 23:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/204160417 michael_garrity https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/204175798 Great tool for communication in real time with students. I have used it as an exit survey for what they have learned, as a way to prepare for a test, and most recently to set the table for a lesson or unit. Students use their google acct. to log in. 25% cost of Today's Meet and my 4th and 5th grade kids love it.  ]]> 2017-11-07 01:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/204175798 hep4 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/204450125 Great tool to engage students especially in review questions. I used it to create multiple choice review questions, and had students to respond from their laptops or phones. After each question, students could tell if they get it right or wrong. At last, the ranking is provided too.]]> 2017-11-07 16:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/204450125 leiboldd https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/204557568 This is an engaging tool that provides fun, interactive games and activities to improve students' ELA skills. I use it to work on antonyms, synonyms, homonyms, contractions, nouns, verbs, parts of speech, subject- verb agreement, and spelling skills. My students enjoy this tool, which makes learning fun and entertaining at the same time.]]> 2017-11-07 19:45:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/204557568 jgarber1 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205040251 I have been using this in my special ed classroom for years! You can set up each student's lessons seperately, or place them according to their IEP goals. The students can earn "awards" and game time for answering questions and learning information! Wide range of subjects are presented (I never know what I will teach from year to year). It will also archive your students so if you have them again, you don't have to sign them all up again!]]> 2017-11-08 20:15:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205040251 kking45 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205098874 I use google classroom for my U.S. History class. I open up a question on it and require students to comment on each others posts. The students cannot see any other answers to the question until they post their own. This seems to encourage students to back their answers with details and examples because they know that it will be open to the scrutiny of fellow students. I found that when a student disagrees with another they often both back their opinions with facts that they look up on their own. This opens up students to use additional resources for further investigation.]]> 2017-11-09 00:15:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205098874 jolene_hetherington https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205417259 My third grade students are using Type to Learn to learn keyboarding skills. It's important for them to be familiar with the layout of the keyboard while typing accurately.   Many of them have used iPads and phones with swiping but do not have as much experience with typing on a keyboard.  These skills are the basis of future learning with technology. 

]]> 2017-11-09 18:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205417259 mrolandclk https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205434482 Create Test and Quizzes with Google Forms: https://support.google.com/docs/answer/7032287?hl=en
This allows me to create quizzes that are user friendly and able to be used by all students. I like that I can also add explanations to the correct answers. ]]> 2017-11-09 18:34:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205434482 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205564779 2017-11-10 02:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205564779 Troy https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205565059 2017-11-10 02:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205565059 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205566867 This week I had students write practice tests for each other ahead of their test. A few students wrote their tests on Google Docs, exploring the equation editor and allowing the opportunity to share with peers outside of class.

]]> 2017-11-10 03:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205566867 mkorson https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205578100 Students can watch tutorial videos and you can embed objective questions into the test. It's a great formative assessment & means to see if they are paying attention.]]> 2017-11-10 05:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205578100 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205774439 Quizizz is similar to Kahoot except that you can choose questions from a large database to create your questions. Also a feature I love is that it scrambles the test - students can be on different questions at the same time. The other fantastic feature is questions and answers appear on the student's device.

Plickers are great for classes that don't have access to many devices. They are these QR code-esque cards that are rotated to choose the answer. The teacher poses the question and then the students show their answers by rotating the plicker to side A, B, C, or D. Each student can be assigned a card, so when the teacher "scans" the crowd (using the Plickers app) they get instant feedback. They can use this to periodically check for understanding through a discussion or class breakout sessions.

-R Keeling]]> 2017-11-10 17:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205774439 umbhughes https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205884528 I have used tthe applet for investigation congruence theorems in which students try to create congruent triangles and non congruent triangles. There are many lessons using applets that allow students too investigate interactively. 

]]> 2017-11-11 13:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205884528 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205920785 So glad I saw your post! I've used this in the past, but just seeing your post made me realize this would be perfect for helping students review their unit circle values before we study inverses. ]]> 2017-11-11 20:41:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205920785 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205937146 Very simple website allowing you to create quick multiple choice, T/F or short answer quizzes. It provides instant feedback on the results and mixes up the questions when a class is taking the quiz. Most high schoolers have a smart phone so they can easily access the quiz by going to the website and typing in the teachers special code. Only drawback I have had, when creating quiz with short answers, students need to type exactly the way answer key is typed or it will mark it wrong. You can also do a ticket out the door question or have a competitive space race.

]]> 2017-11-12 02:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205937146 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205941597 https://goformative.com/
This is a site that allows you to assess students, but you can see their responses in real time.  They can answer through a variety of types of questions, but I love the "Show Your Work" questions where students can write or draw to show their thinking.  Works very well for math tests.  The data from the assessment is collected and available for your review also.  Did I mention, the completely free portion is totally worth it!  There is really no need to upgrade and pay for any of it!]]> 2017-11-12 04:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/205941597 rnedry https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/206021993 I have found Prezi to be more dazzling than PowerPoint - both for myself and for the students. I'm trying to get more students to work in Google - docs, slides, etc. It is a struggle, as our technology is limited -- we have tablets that are not easily navigable.

]]> 2017-11-12 19:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/206021993 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/206051620 I use the Remind App for student/parent communication. It allows two way communication which is quick and easy. It also protects your phone number. I do have to set strict office hours and stick to it, otherwise communication can be too easy on nights/weekends; however, thus far, I have had great success using this program. I also use it to send out pictures to promote student growth (A.R. Leaders for the week, Xtra Math point leaders, etc.). 

Becky Servant ]]> 2017-11-12 23:15:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/206051620 samcgavin https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/206059449 Especially if you have access to iPads, this app is a MUST for students. This app allows integrated note taking by students, Give the student a pdf, powerpoint, word, or nothing at all, and the student can write, type, take photos, voice record, video, ect. all in one spot. THE app for note taking productivity by the student. ery user friendly and work can be organized into folders. ]]> 2017-11-13 00:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/206059449 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/206061804 I have used this for a student to record his IEP accommodations
 that he is currently using. It is a nice visual for him to track his use.

]]> 2017-11-13 00:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/206061804 sash5 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/206441085 I use Google Docs, Drive, Survey, Forms etc often with students and parents depending on what the need is. It has taken some time to learn, but I have found this tool to be very beneficial. ]]> 2017-11-13 19:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/kndfi6l5jph/wish/206441085