Mid-Year Reflections: Science Dept. by https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf PD Day 3 en-us 2022-01-05 16:40:03 UTC 2025-10-16 20:42:04 UTC hello@padlet.com walking my dog Dahlia :) https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978664778 2022-01-06 14:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978664778 Being in person and making the personal connections with the students has given me much greater success and student buy in. https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978664848 2022-01-06 14:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978664848 Checking in with students individually/Binder work checks codyminahan13 https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978664973 2022-01-06 14:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978664973 Apathetic students https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978665655 2022-01-06 14:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978665655 absences https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978665920 2022-01-06 14:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978665920 working technology in one of the classrooms. https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978666049 2022-01-06 14:02:14 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978666049 Technology https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978666133 Using technology INOT schoology) this year has been efficient. It makes any paper assignments more valuable I think. Nearpod, OneNote, etc though]]> 2022-01-06 14:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978666133 Lecturing- can't hold students attention for very long, don't listen https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978666294 2022-01-06 14:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978666294 https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978666369 Being back in person and working with my PLC has been a great change of pace over the last year. 

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Being in person is definitely better than last year]]> 2022-01-06 14:02:25 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978666606 Student absences/Getting students into a routine codyminahan13 https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978666938 2022-01-06 14:02:33 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978666938 Absences and Apathy https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978667025 2022-01-06 14:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978667025 Lunch/food in the classroom https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978667059 2022-01-06 14:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978667059 Being in person and being able to do hands on activities with students to make them engaged https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978667148 2022-01-06 14:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978667148 https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978667373 Pretty much everything]]> 2022-01-06 14:02:41 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978667373 module learning https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978667563 students have self-paced learning modules with hands-on and computer based assignments. since there are soooo many absences not everyone is at the same place and its ok!

]]> 2022-01-06 14:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978667563 Being in a building that has a good flow and purpose. I'm really happy to be at Central in general. https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978667799 2022-01-06 14:02:50 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978667799 Making personal connections and building relationships https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978668117 2022-01-06 14:02:57 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978668117 playing with my dog, going for hikes codyminahan13 https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978668265 2022-01-06 14:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978668265 petercantonucci https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978668348 Gaps in students science knowledge ]]> 2022-01-06 14:03:02 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978668348 I still use Nearpod but it seems like if I post a question in Nearpod I just can't get a class discussion going. But if it's a regular PPT the students will talk https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978668387 2022-01-06 14:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978668387 Building better relationships with students this year since we are in person! https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978668420 2022-01-06 14:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978668420 https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978668524 Being in person and have the opportunity to help students in class.]]> 2022-01-06 14:03:07 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978668524 Getting to meet in person with my students and check for understanding in realtime donatoma https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978668554 2022-01-06 14:03:07 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978668554 Bullet Journaling https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978668577 2022-01-06 14:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978668577 https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978668596 Kids refusing to check schoology when they're out]]> 2022-01-06 14:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978668596 Lunch in the classroom raffaella_vivia https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978668954 Having kids in for two hours is a little rough- however the worst part is the rooms are getting trashed and they are not getting a thorough cleaning.  Napkins, paper towels, and wipes are not supplied, so I am constantly buying supplies to sanitize my room.

]]> 2022-01-06 14:03:17 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978668954 Being able to do hands-on lands and other in person activities https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978669127 2022-01-06 14:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978669127 Student interpersonal skills are almost non-existent - especially if they aren't already friends. https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978669153 2022-01-06 14:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978669153 https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978669394 Exercise and Therapy]]> 2022-01-06 14:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978669394 absences and students not making up work donatoma https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978669732 2022-01-06 14:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978669732 Consistency https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978669950 Being consistent has been of great help both for me and the students. Change is a necessity, but is good to see familiar patterns.]]> 2022-01-06 14:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978669950 Being in person. Being able to work with the students easier when they need help. https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978670191 2022-01-06 14:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978670191 creative writing https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978670334 2022-01-06 14:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978670334 I really need to work on this https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978670646 2022-01-06 14:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978670646 Making sure to have at least one day a week fully off of work petercantonucci https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978670651 2022-01-06 14:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978670651 Peloton rides & Dog walks raffaella_vivia https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978670896 2022-01-06 14:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978670896 The schedule is tight so just balancing the time has been a work. https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978671159 2022-01-06 14:04:01 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978671159 schoology https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978671268 2022-01-06 14:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978671268 nearpod, plc https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978671342 2022-01-06 14:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978671342 https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978671684 feeling overwhelmed with the amount of responsibilities throughout the day and not enough planning time to accomplish everything

]]> 2022-01-06 14:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978671684 Student absences. Lunch in the classroom. Student engagement https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978671718 2022-01-06 14:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978671718 Play with my dog, go on hikes, work out, read, watch TV, eat https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978671841 2022-01-06 14:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978671841 running, even if only for a short time donatoma https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978671994 2022-01-06 14:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978671994 https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978672589 attendance issues]]> 2022-01-06 14:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978672589 prioritizing and honoring my boundaries https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978673155 2022-01-06 14:04:45 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978673155 Keeping work at work and making time at home sacred. https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978673233 2022-01-06 14:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978673233 Just being in person https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978673482 2022-01-06 14:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978673482 student mental health and behavior https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978674378 the freshman are still so immature and can't self-start. skill level is low and there is so much anxiety and trauma from covid and being at home with issues in the home that its hard to know where to start sometimes to get students to mentally buy in.]]> 2022-01-06 14:05:11 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978674378 Walking at night. https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978674532 2022-01-06 14:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978674532 running around with the kids, getting them outside https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978674872 2022-01-06 14:05:22 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978674872 Not checking emails after 4 pm. Eating a lot of chocolate. https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978675058 2022-01-06 14:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978675058 https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978675158 Constantly hearing the office staff ask for help with coverage every 2 min in the morning over the intercom. ]]> 2022-01-06 14:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978675158 Personal connections raffaella_vivia https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978675274 Being in person has definitely given us the opportunity to get to know students and bond with them. I do feel like those personal connections have helped with work ethic but I do know many of the students feel overwhelmed.]]> 2022-01-06 14:05:31 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978675274 https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978676286 Eating healthy. Spend time in home and only go out when is necessary. ]]> 2022-01-06 14:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978676286 spending more time with my kids and husband. cleaning and emails can wait! https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978676565 2022-01-06 14:06:00 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978676565 Doing tests compared to projects for assessments. Almost all of my student will complete a test for some reason even if students have completed a project they just never turn it in. https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978677066 2022-01-06 14:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978677066 I work out after school 4-5 times a week and I've made it a point to focus on being grateful for each day as corny as that sounds. https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978678192 2022-01-06 14:06:36 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978678192 Students not listening https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978678356 2022-01-06 14:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978678356 Even though absences aren't great, it's caused smaller class sizes which is really nice https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978678822 2022-01-06 14:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978678822 Doing something different https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978680779 Going out to a new place, reading a new book, starting a new series, playing a new game, etc. ]]> 2022-01-06 14:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/donatoma/m90ghzlly68lbpgf/wish/1978680779