Structuring Synchronous Sessions by Anna Griffith https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b What are you finding to be best practice in 6-8 Math? en-us 2020-09-29 20:24:19 UTC 2020-10-09 03:30:45 UTC hello@padlet.com Leigh Ann Nielson https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/799757529 I like the meetings to be small. I want the video on so I can see if kids are engaged and I don't want more kids than I can see on my screen at one time. I prefer 4-5 so they can interact. I want them to interact with each other and not just with me. They learn much more that way. I want to facilitate. ]]> 2020-10-03 14:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/799757529 Leigh Ann Nielson https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/799762017 I have my official office hours but I keep a pretty close watch on my email and Hangouts throughout the day. I have to remind my kids that I am teaching when I am not in class with them. I think its important to reply to every kid but also to set some boundaries on my time.  ]]> 2020-10-03 14:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/799762017 Leigh Ann Nielson https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/799764915 2020-10-03 14:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/799764915 For class meetings I would start off with a math question or activity that is open ended. Like a what do you wonder question. Then we share as a whole group discussion. This can be done with a virtual whiteboard. cbunch6 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/801007021 Christina Bunch]]> 2020-10-04 17:07:43 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/801007021 Number talks could be done in small groups. Students can try to solve a problem on their own and then discuss their strategies together as a group. cbunch6 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/801012881 Christina Bunch]]> 2020-10-04 17:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/801012881 I have office hours set up where I run a zoom and students can just pop in. My students also know that they can ask questions through hangouts, email or google classroom. I also set up a class google hangout that students can put questions in. Lots of times the students will answer each others questions. cbunch6 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/801013924 Christina Bunch]]> 2020-10-04 17:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/801013924 Robin Harrell https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/803802267 I agree with Leigh Ann, I like meetings to be small. If they are too big I will lose people and not be sure if they are understanding. I prefer one on one google hangouts. I am Blended so I only use google hangouts for targeted help.]]> 2020-10-05 16:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/803802267 Robin Harrell https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/803814637 I use my office hours to target specific students as they need help. I do this primarily through video google hangouts. I like to see their faces when I am helping them. I have also connected with parents this way.]]> 2020-10-05 16:36:18 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/803814637 Robin Harrell https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/803820516 Normally I would have students in groups of 4 to work on problems. Now this isn't possible. However, when I am doing my opening I can still have students talk to the person next to them. They just have to whisper a little louder.]]> 2020-10-05 16:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/803820516 Office Hours scorreia https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/804234679 Serious question- Would this be for the hybrid or full remote teachers? or all teachers? Because full time face to face teachers don't have set office hours, we reply to students as soon as we can. ]]> 2020-10-05 18:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/804234679 Class Meetings scorreia https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/804249910 I am a Full time and blended teacher depending on the day. I don't have office hours for class meetings, I go in to the classes that have my students and work with them in their core math class. ]]> 2020-10-05 18:11:32 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/804249910 Small group scorreia https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/804255436 2020-10-05 18:12:55 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/804255436 Class Meetings jturcotte4 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/804809576 I am a Face to Face teacher so class meetings is how learning occurs in my course. Whole group instruction is what I am leaning towards daily because it is the easiest to accomplish in a socially distanced classroom. I use GoGuardian to help adress indiviual student needs. I have students share their responses to discussion questions out loud, but I am honestly struggling with how to incorporate group work/collaboration in class meetings. ]]> 2020-10-05 21:20:13 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/804809576 Small group jturcotte4 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/804813399 This is something that I am struggling with as a face-to-face teacher and with a change in content this year. ]]> 2020-10-05 21:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/804813399 N/A jturcotte4 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/804814852 I do not have office hours as a face-to-face teacher.]]> 2020-10-05 21:23:08 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/804814852 Class meetings EricksonCMMSMath https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/805016717 I'm teaching in person but have two homeroom cohorts. We start our day through a question of the day that isn't school related and something that students can think outside of the box for them to start the day with a less anxious mindset. I share their responses but never mention their names so that they won't be embarrassed by their replies. ]]> 2020-10-05 23:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/805016717 Small Group EricksonCMMSMath https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/805023600 I think because of the number of students are absent, I think sometimes our class size is like small groups. I try to have everyone get involved and contribute to our conversation. ]]> 2020-10-05 23:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/805023600 Office Hours EricksonCMMSMath https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/805025943 I encourage use my office-hour calendar to reserve their spot to have one-on-one video chat to get help privately. ]]> 2020-10-05 23:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/805025943 Class Meetings https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/807623697 I am a face to face teacher this year, so the majority of my lessons have been taught traditionally.
I use Go Guardian when students are assigned online tasks, but the majority of assigned tasks have been the short KA activities.]]> 2020-10-06 17:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/807623697 Online Learning Days https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/807902059 I am teaching face to face instruction, but on Wednesdays I see all of my classes for asynchronous learning as well as one virtual class. For the classes I see online, I do an attendance question that is something goofy to help me get to know them. I will also be adding a section where they can share anything they want to with me or ask for help if they need it. ]]> 2020-10-06 18:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/807902059 I also I trying to try to find ways to have my socially distanced, face to face students be able to work together. mpage19 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/808994895 2020-10-07 02:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/808994895 jquilter1 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/811422144 My teaching is completely face to face instruction. Class meeting tend to revolve around a question of the day that is somewhat light in nature compared to the math lessons. When we have a quality discussion about a non-math topic first I tend to see a little better engagement later in the lesson. ]]> 2020-10-07 18:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/811422144 jquilter1 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/811429532 This has been somewhat difficult in face to face learning because students are not able to move about the room. One thought I had as I read reflected back on training earlier this year was I should try to figure out a way to use technology for small group and targeted instruction. I can make short videos for single problems and share with individual students that struggle with the task.]]> 2020-10-07 18:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/811429532 jquilter1 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/811437200 I teach one class online for 7th graders taking Math 8. Juggling full-time face to face learning and an additional class that I never meet with is a challenge. Right now I offer a one-hour office hour for kids to check in for help. I am not sure though how to get more kids to take advantage of that because it is after school. I feel like I also need to explore a daily check in option.]]> 2020-10-07 18:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/811437200 I am also finding it difficult to have small group/targeted instruction in the blended learning model. I have done turn and talk to your neighbor because that still keeps the students 6 feet. I like the idea of using technology for intentional small group learning. https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/811900674 2020-10-07 21:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/811900674 With the blended model, I have office hours every Wednesday. Today I had a student come in to school and get help face to face. I am not sure how many students will actually do this but it worked well and we got a lot accomplished. I also do a lot of emailing and some hangouts with students who need extra help. With NWEA testing finishing up, I am going to start targeting students who I know need help but are not reaching out for it. https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/811907668 2020-10-07 21:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/811907668 Same as Robin and Leigh Ann. I prefer my meetings to be small. I had a one-on-one in my class with a student today, and not only is he all caught up with his work now, but he also has a WAY better understanding of the material. https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/811916408 2020-10-07 21:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/811916408 I am in the all day everyday model. Class meetings in homeroom center around questions that students have on a day to day basis. I am working on incorporating some Character Strong, but with 20 minutes for everything it is very difficult. In class we spend some time at the beginning to each class. https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/814796836 SFish]]> 2020-10-08 17:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/814796836 It is very difficult to have small group targeted instructions when everyone has to be 6 feet from each other. I use turn and talk to a partner at times. I am working on using tech to create small groups, but have discussions is difficult with everyone talking at once. https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/814806728 S Fish]]> 2020-10-08 17:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/814806728 I do not have set office hours this year. I am always with students during the day. I encourage students to contact me it they need additional help. I work with students on an individual basis. https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/814820986
S Fish]]> 2020-10-08 17:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/814820986 slarson37 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/815617025 I do Google Meets with my kids several times a week. In the morning sessions, we play games together. In the afternoon, we work through APEX questions.]]> 2020-10-08 23:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/815617025 slarson37 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/815618332 I meet with kids over Google Meet when they have similar questions on lessons. They love coming to just talk through problems.]]> 2020-10-08 23:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/815618332 slarson37 https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/815619112 I mostly work with small groups. All items that would be done through a class meeting are posted in Google Classroom.]]> 2020-10-08 23:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/815619112 This has been difficult face to face given the circumstances, and the timing of small group digital meetings has been difficult. Still searching for a good combination. https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/815911894 Gonzales]]> 2020-10-09 03:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/815911894 I have not set office hours given that I am a full time in building teacher. https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/815915543 Gonzales]]> 2020-10-09 03:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/agriffith44/md92xpcseqwem54b/wish/815915543