https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp After recalling what I know about the communication gap, Slide and Tread (Phase 1), what are your answers to these 3 questions. en-us 2018-01-25 12:58:40 UTC 2018-02-02 15:20:04 UTC hello@padlet.com vanduynea https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225070442 When we are aware of a communication gap, we can plan for it.

]]> 2018-01-26 14:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225070442 wilsons10 https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225070901 Equality
If a student is not able to understand or accomplish the learning target because of a communication gap, what is the point of the learning target? It is essential for all learners to be able to understand and achieve the goals of the learning target. The skills students are asked to do, must be within or just stretching their skill set.  They don't start the high jump at five foot.  There are steps to get there.  We have to recognize the gaps to ensure that students are able to "jump." 

]]> 2018-01-26 14:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225070901 vanduynea https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225071836 Time is such a precious commodity in teaching the lesson, not realizing potential communication gaps cause an accident which can slow down the pace.

]]> 2018-01-26 14:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225071836 stackhouses https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225072320 Analyzing potential teacher actions (verbs) of SLIDE and (verbs) of Tread as aspects of developing the learning target ensure progress toward language acquisition for students.]]> 2018-01-26 14:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225072320 https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225072334 If the language contained within a learning target is beyond student comprehension, the learning target becomes obsolete. If our desire is to create learning targets that actually serve a purpose, we ]]> 2018-01-26 14:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225072334 vanduynea https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225073021 Just learn to do it. It keeps the learning healthy for all.]]> 2018-01-26 14:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225073021 wilsons10 https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225073213 It is essential
They have to see the value and importance to the student(s).  It's hard to create instant understanding.  It starts with awareness and sometimes it takes someone being pushed outside their comfort zone. ]]> 2018-01-26 14:52:06 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225073213 vanduynea https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225073677 2018-01-26 14:52:59 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225073677 https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225074089 must determine the level of understanding of the vocabulary used and develop it accordingly]]> 2018-01-26 14:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225074089 stackhouses https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225074596 Hearing students identify success or hearing peers share ease of use/success will provide the means for peers to start the process and continue use.]]> 2018-01-26 14:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225074596 vanduynea https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225074861 Traditionally there are certain subjects that are viewed as NOT being language intensive but as the expert teacher we need to break down the learning to see where language intensive tasks are part of that process.]]> 2018-01-26 14:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225074861 wilsons10 https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225074980 Make the Difference
Why are we in the classroom? Most of us teach because we love seeing students become learners and excited about what they are interacting with. We want to make a difference. By examining the communication gap, teachers can make content more accessible and see the understanding and difference  those differences made. ]]> 2018-01-26 14:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225074980 https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225075010 When we commit to it ourselves and talk about the benefits of doing so, it will likely impact our peers.

]]> 2018-01-26 14:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225075010 https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225075597 A teacher outcome from examining the communication gap is greater awareness, consideration, higher levels of achievement for the students.

]]> 2018-01-26 14:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225075597 https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225076514 Know your students!


]]> 2018-01-26 14:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225076514 stackhouses https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225076635 Learning Targets and instructional design demonstrate alignment among academic content, literacy, and language aquisition]]> 2018-01-26 14:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225076635 vanduynea https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225077258 Examining the potential communication gaps in a lesson may seem like the  attitude of "why pre-test" I know the students do not know this stuff. It is easy to have the attitude that the kids will be able to understand this topic  but we will actually save valuable teaching time if we predict which parts of the lesson might have communication gaps or be language intensive and plan the supports right from the start. 
The better we feel about our teaching, the happier we remain in teaching.  Kinda like a happy wife means a happy life. . .(can't think of a rhyming word for teacher!)


]]> 2018-01-26 14:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225077258 https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225077292 Be the bridge!

]]> 2018-01-26 14:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225077292 https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225079226 Withitness (academically speaking)!

]]> 2018-01-26 15:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225079226 vanduynea https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225085114 2018-01-26 15:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225085114 vanduynea https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225085681 Recognize that gaps occur and we are a major responsible player in minding the gap.]]> 2018-01-26 15:15:15 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/225085681 https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/227515744 Knowing the needs of your students so that they can better understand the content 

]]> 2018-02-02 15:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/227515744 vanduynea https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/227516049 If you can show them how identifying the gaps help in getting students to master skills, then they will see the benefit.

]]> 2018-02-02 15:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/227516049 https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/227516729 You have to break out of your normal routine and out of the mainstream mindset to discover the differentiation that needs to take place to build in the supports that will narrow the gap. ]]> 2018-02-02 15:05:22 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/227516729 vanduynea https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/227516959 A specific outcome is students  better understanding and mastering a skill. I have had several of these aha moments this year when students say I never thought I could get it.

]]> 2018-02-02 15:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/227516959 https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/227518104 staying on track can be hard but finding ways to help motivate students want to learn 

]]> 2018-02-02 15:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/227518104 https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/227519371 You have to be aware of the individual needs in your classroom before you can address them. Students need to be in the "sender" seat often -- to do this you must analyze the communication gap. ]]> 2018-02-02 15:10:00 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/227519371 https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/227521234 putting in the time to help those struggling may mean more work but it is what needs to be done so that all learnings have the ability to succeed

 ]]> 2018-02-02 15:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/227521234 https://padlet.com/vanduynea/o38lr79hyopp/wish/227522864 When the gap is addressed, lessons come alive and you discover more of what students really know.  This also leads to stronger relationships with students as they grow more confident in their learning. 




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