https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh en-us 2017-09-27 18:16:01 UTC 2017-09-27 23:34:11 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191896173 We now have converted our old computer pod in fifth grade to a Makerspace with lots of different activities and opportunities for innovation. Students actually love to come in before school and during their recesses. ]]> 2017-09-27 23:19:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191896173 https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191896299 Students are working on a Google Slide that is shared by all. They work on a specific number slide. In the slide they are using technology, getting to know others, and following a standard (Writing with a command, question, exclamation, and statements)]]> 2017-09-27 23:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191896299 https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191896331 What you can do with what you know...
*Having students use Google Slides to create from what they know. Before students would answer questions or a do a task that all look similar.]]> 2017-09-27 23:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191896331 https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191896364 Students have a choice of how they show what they have learned. Some choose to use tech tools (i.e. Google Slides, Powtoon, Toontastic etc.) while others still prefer to use good old fashioned pencil and paper. More often than not, students are excited to use and learn about different apps, extensions, tools on their computers. ]]> 2017-09-27 23:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191896364 droebuck3 https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191896421 Students have choices as to what they are going to create...slide show, green screen, report, building something...etc.
Students have the opportunity to learn in the style that appeals to their style of learning.]]> 2017-09-27 23:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191896421 https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191896430 Each year I try to grow as a teacher by trying new things. I wouldn't say I'm an innovator but moving in that direction. ]]> 2017-09-27 23:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191896430 https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191896482 When I CFU during a math lesson, I'll deputize the first member of a group as that group's expert. Then their groupmates check with that expert to see if they understand. Then, if that whole group shows mastery, they can leave their seats and become roving experts, helping others at tables around the room. I now have 4 teachers to help me.]]> 2017-09-27 23:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191896482 https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191896551 We have encouraged our students to think outside the box and be the creator of their ideas! We have students think “How can I make this better?” Not necessarily create something new, but improve it to make it more meaningful. ]]> 2017-09-27 23:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191896551 https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191896555 Start the year with an empty room and have the students design it together.

]]> 2017-09-27 23:23:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191896555 https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191896606 Students are using google docs to edit their work and share with peers for editing. ]]> 2017-09-27 23:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191896606 https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191897231 Students having a way to voice their answers through a short video. This helps students who don't like to write. I've found that my shy students open up on Flipgrid]]> 2017-09-27 23:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191897231 https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191897341 Students take a picture of their book after they have finished reading or during and express their feelings about the entire book, a quote, chapter or section that they have found they want to share]]> 2017-09-27 23:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mgomesthomas/n6opcn2wq8dh/wish/191897341