https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839 Teacher focus on Productivity en-us 2018-11-01 12:44:27 UTC 2021-02-16 15:35:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Dartstarget.png https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/327383587 Although I can honestly say that I use all of Tier 1, this point is used most often. I think to be an effective teacher in today's classroom, you need to utilize your resources. Students change, so having other ideas at your fingertips is essential in the learning process.]]> 2019-02-04 16:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/327383587 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/327597132 I like to keep parents up-to-date with a quick, weekly email about what we're covering and what is coming up next. The key is keeping it brief and general. Parents have told me they read it and appreciate it. ]]> 2019-02-05 01:09:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/327597132 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/327880425 2019-02-05 16:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/327880425 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/327919799 For teachers who like to make crossword puzzles, there are Web 2.0 applications out there that can help. I have spent hours in the past making crossword puzzles on paper, but the web applications will do most of the work for you. All you have to do is type in the clues and answers. There are many tools out there, but here is a link to one:
https://www.puzzle-maker.com/CW]]> 2019-02-05 17:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/327919799 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/328019011  •I would focus on "Engage in inquiry-based projects driven by essential questions". I utilize technology in my class frequently, but I am looking for more strategies and resources that help put the students in the 'drivers seat' if you will.

]]> 2019-02-05 20:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/328019011 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/328063542 My school uses Schoology as our LMS, and I have been using the update option to remind students of upcoming assignments. This has been especially helpful when a student has missed class as they can access the information.]]> 2019-02-05 23:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/328063542 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/328065148 I am pretty good with responding to parents in a timely manner through our email system. I made it a goal this year to connect with EACH of my students' families via email. That has been a huge help in allowing the year to run more smoothly.]]> 2019-02-05 23:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/328065148 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/328311474 I use spreadsheets to compile all of my students' data. I record all of their PSAT scores before I ever have them in class, and I color code them based on whether they are above, at, or below proficiency. I then track all of their scores on their next PSAT or SAT to see how their scores change. This process makes me a more informed educator.]]> 2019-02-06 15:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/328311474 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/328317827 ClassDoJo is a free app that allows me to communicate with the parents of my students in real time.  I can post classroom updates/newsletters as well as private messages.  There is also a way to tally daily behavior points for the students, letting the parents know how their child did that day, etc.  There is even a portfolio option as well as the ability to share pictures.  It is quick, easy, and both the parents and teachers love it!  ]]> 2019-02-06 15:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/328317827 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/328434923 I have been using GC for the last three years with my 7th and 8th grade STEM classes. It allows me to post announcements, assignments, projects, links to websites and resources. Students can open and download documents. Using their iPads they can annotate on the uploaded files and turn them into me. I have come close to being a fully paperless classroom. Students can upload images and videos of projects they have been working on. GC is also connected to many other online tools and platforms that we use in my class. Helps to have one log in for them. ]]> 2019-02-06 18:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/328434923 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/328445078 I utilize both emails as well as remind to communicate with parents and students. Through both of these tools parents are able to communicate quickly with me in regards to their students achievements, grades, or assignments. ]]> 2019-02-06 19:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/328445078 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/328528497 My school uses Infinite Campus. This is our online gradebook and also serves to aid in other ways. We can email parents, classes, school sections, etc. Parents have access to their child's grades, get notified weekly for failed/missing assignments, and we have a database for all student information. ]]> 2019-02-06 22:47:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/328528497 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/328741158 I have started to use the mass email feature of MiStar to communicate quickly with parents. It allows you to easily select which parents you want to receive the email as well as personalizes the email. ]]> 2019-02-07 14:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/328741158 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/328959854 I also use a tab in the sheet for extra tests I do and then record the notes for teachers to see as well. This keeps us all informed without having to meet all the time.]]> 2019-02-07 20:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/328959854 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/329022242 I use google docs to store many of my learning materials.  When I create a document/worksheet at home, it is easier to access it from my docs when I get to work.  It is also available for future classes.  Ideas and plans I find online I upload to my docs so I can access them  from home or work.
 ]]> 2019-02-07 23:24:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/329022242 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/329645611 2019-02-10 20:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/329645611 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/329646837 I use Google Classroom to house learning resources for my students. They have access to Quizlet, for vocabulary practice, can access videos in French on a wide range of topics, and for various French holidays, students are able to access teacher organized resources, in order to research and present what they have learned with their peers, which increases student choice and autonomy.]]> 2019-02-10 20:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/329646837 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/329858124 As a Special Education Teacher and Special Education Supervisor, I used Google Forms as way, for both general education teachers and special education teacher, to track IEP accommodations and modifications for each student with an IEP. This made record keeping easy and it was a quick way to make sure students were being provided with appropriate supports.]]> 2019-02-11 14:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/329858124 bspringer https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/330307972 I use google sheets and the addon form mule to communicate efficiently with students, parents, and colleagues

]]> 2019-02-12 13:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/330307972 cbillips https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/330916686 2019-02-13 17:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/330916686 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/439625097 The district that I worked in used PowerSchool for keeping attendance and your gradebook. We could also send mass parent/student emails by the click of a button, or individual parent emails though it. It saved a lot of time when I discovered the email capability.]]> 2020-02-03 14:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/439625097 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/439747023 Something that I do that incorporates technology is that I use my Google Classroom to engage with students, put study tools in, and send out powerpoints that we have covered in class that day. This is helpful for the parents and the students.]]> 2020-02-03 16:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/439747023 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/440029380 I use a class webpage to post weekly announcements such as tests, spelling words, dues dates, and other important items. In this way all the information is in one spot and I don't have to send out lots of separate notes.]]> 2020-02-04 01:19:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/440029380 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/440327732 When doing projects with my middle school students, I set up a sign-up genius for parents to pick which materials they would like to help out with in order to reduce the amount of waste from every student bringing in their own supplies.]]> 2020-02-04 15:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/440327732 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/440654860 I like to communicate with parents daily in my room since many of my students are complex communicators. I use email regularly for this purpose, and also communication apps. ]]> 2020-02-04 23:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/440654860 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/441322310 There are so many things in this tier that have become a part of my daily routine. Online grading, email, class webpage, Google Classroom, but I chose Google Drive. Really the whole Google Suite for education. I think it is a time saver and makes me more effective in creating and retrieving materials for class. I love that it can be accessed anywhere and on any device that has internet. ]]> 2020-02-06 01:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/441322310 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/441906357 Our school uses PowerSchool, Planbook, and school email for communication and record keeping. I have found that email is convenient and effective for keeping open communication with parents. The Remind app is also a great for quick parent reminders.]]> 2020-02-06 23:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/441906357 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/442612963 Quizlet is a great site for studying. You make study sets of flashcards, and then use them to play games, do practice tests, etc. My students love this.]]> 2020-02-09 00:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/442612963 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/442715522 I use several apps in my classroom. I use REMIND to keep parents informed of happenings in the classroom. I also use class dojo which is great for behavior and also lets the parents know how their student is behaving. I also use google classroom where all of the websites we use are located. It is easy for the students to get to and maneuvering is easy for them.]]> 2020-02-09 17:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/442715522 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/443230524 Use social media to communicate with parents. You could create a class Facebook page or Class Dojo.]]> 2020-02-10 18:28:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/443230524 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/1207357384 When identifying practices/programs/interventions etc., it can be difficult for educators to determine whether or not something is evidence-based. I typically recommend 3 go-to sites. 1: What Works Clearinghouse https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/:  Identify programs and practices that have met the most rigorous bar for evidence. Does the practice/program I am considering meet the WWC bar?

2. National Center For Intensive Intervention Tools Chart: (https://charts.intensiveintervention.org/aintervention) search academic and behavioral interventions and assessments and look at an evidence snapshot.

3. Finally, when I learn about a practice either in a conference, a blog post, a book, or a research article--I want to know how strong the effect is. I use the Campbell Collaborative Effect Size Generator so that I can compare the results of the empirical study of a practice with other practices: https://www.campbellcollaboration.org/research-resources/effect-size-calculator.html]]> 2021-02-16 15:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/lx2l2g1ll839/wish/1207357384