Acceleration of Learning - World Languages by Kim Banks https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91 WL Debrief en-us 2021-07-20 17:27:57 UTC 2021-08-20 13:27:20 UTC hello@padlet.com Because there is so much talk and worry and even panic about students "falling behind" and about their "learning loss". https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878293 2021-08-20 13:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878293 Focusing on communication and using the language, not focusing on "loss" https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878324 2021-08-20 13:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878324 So that we do not focus on potential gaps in learning but instead focus on grade/cpurse-level content https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878426 2021-08-20 13:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878426 Favorite Quote nicole_rosewag https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878536 Relationships before rigor, 
Grace before grades, 
Patience before programs, 
Love before lessons. -Dr. Brad Johnson]]> 2021-08-20 13:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878536 christina_crise https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878597 It's not fair to punish students for "loss" that is beyond their control and focusing on that "loss" only causes students to feel defeated before they even begin.]]> 2021-08-20 13:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878597 Instead of worrying about catching students up we need to keep them confident that they haven't missed out and instead build their confidence rachel_hoffman https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878605 2021-08-20 13:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878605 It is important to bring academic continuity to classrooms. Students don't want to seethe same materials yet again in other format. https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878709 2021-08-20 13:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878709 To support the academic growth of students while honoring their social emotional health. denise_frank https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878794 2021-08-20 13:17:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878794 Because students are coming from a different school experience from last year. Most have been in isolation. https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878796 2021-08-20 13:17:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878796 The importance of continuing to focus on growth and of meeting students where they are instead of emphasizing what has been lost. helene_schuster https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878811 2021-08-20 13:17:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878811 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878828 Students must feel comfortable and confident in their learning in order for future/additional learning to take place. ]]> 2021-08-20 13:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878828 Create a classroom environment where students feel safe, seen and valued. This classroom culture will help them thrive academically https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878845 2021-08-20 13:17:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878845 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878905 It is important to set a tone that supports and uplifts students. Mindset shapes learning

]]> 2021-08-20 13:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878905 jennifer_street https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878914 Building a positive affect to learning is crucial to development of language and input acquisition.  Building positivity rather than negativity leads to learning. 

]]> 2021-08-20 13:17:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878914 It's going to be challenging to re-engage these students after the past year and a half. It's important to meet them where they are and get them interested in school again. angela_alascia https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878986 2021-08-20 13:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687878986 Focus on new learning and making connections with students, offering them needed support and empathy https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879008 2021-08-20 13:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879008 Focus teresa_goodrich https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879174 So that we can start year with positive focus and not focused on what wasn't covered.

]]> 2021-08-20 13:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879174 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879181 Because the self-fulfilling prophesy is real.  If kids are constantly told how far behind they are, they will internalize it and expect less from themselves and essentially achieve according to that narrative.

]]> 2021-08-20 13:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879181 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879309 Using rich, challenging, level appropriate materials and activities-- not stripping / "dumbing down" ]]> 2021-08-20 13:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879309 Focusing on what knowledge students already know and expanding on it. https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879331 2021-08-20 13:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879331 christina_crise https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879354 Focus on what students CAN do with the language, not what they can't. Also, meet the students where they are at.]]> 2021-08-20 13:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879354 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879363 Be patient, focus on bonding with kids over data points; progress will come with trust.

]]> 2021-08-20 13:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879363 We do great things for students, continue to do that! rachel_hoffman https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879394 2021-08-20 13:17:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879394 It seems like we as a group of WL teachers are all on the same page, which is encouraging! https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879469 2021-08-20 13:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879469 alexandra_rodriguez4 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879522 Because students need for us to be focus on what they can do rather than what they can´t.

]]> 2021-08-20 13:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879522 Students emotional well being is very important in order to move forward academically. https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879765 2021-08-20 13:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879765 the goal should be expansion, growth, and engagement to foster students academic performance kayra_merrills https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879769 2021-08-20 13:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879769 so we can pace ourselves accordingly https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879782 2021-08-20 13:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879782 Positivity and moving forward vs learning loss https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879789 2021-08-20 13:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879789 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879826 Positive focus/moving on instead of negative focus on what was potentially “lost”]]> 2021-08-20 13:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879826 I actually don't have any...yet. :) I feel like we have a direction to go in and lots of ideas of how to do it. Not to say that there's no stress... :) https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879830 2021-08-20 13:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879830 A positive and reassuring start will enable students to relax and move forward with their learning. https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879851 2021-08-20 13:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879851 We are coming from an academically lagging time but more importantly an emotionally stressful time. Forward thinking with careful attention to the needs is always the best way to move on from difficulty or challenge. https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879868 2021-08-20 13:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879868 sghezzi https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879919 How much latitude are teachers going to have with regards to curriculum editing to make sure we meet kids where they are? This could impact our capacity to use IPAs from the county, etc.]]> 2021-08-20 13:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879919 Because students have been learning, just maybe not in the four walls of a traditional classroom! The pandemic has forced us to shift how we think about learning and education - for the better IMO https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879971 2021-08-20 13:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687879971 Mid-Year nicole_rosewag https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880040 Please help us mid-year when we need the boost, to remember its ok to meet the students from where they are. :-) 

]]> 2021-08-20 13:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880040 Will the community understand this focus in order to support us rachel_hoffman https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880079 2021-08-20 13:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880079 Meet students where they are and then challenge them while honoring their knowledge. tara_salvati https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880154 2021-08-20 13:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880154 The importance of focusing on acceleration as opposed to learning loss. angela_alascia https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880191 2021-08-20 13:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880191 It is important to build positive relationships with students. https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880214 2021-08-20 13:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880214 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880240 Asset-based mindset, building relationships and belonging. relish what our students know and learned in the past year.]]> 2021-08-20 13:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880240 High expectations, give strong resources, build relationships. Students are not broken, do not deepen inequities. https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880377 2021-08-20 13:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880377 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880385 1. Focus on what students know.
2. Meet the students where they are. 
3. Focus on communication in the language. 
4. Relationships, relationships, relationships. 
5. Focus on GROWTH. ]]> 2021-08-20 13:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880385 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880400 Embrace what student can do and use that to help encourage growth

]]> 2021-08-20 13:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880400 The only way to make progress is to focus on the future. tara_salvati https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880475 2021-08-20 13:18:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880475 jennifer_street https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880637 All students can learn. ]]> 2021-08-20 13:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880637 Key message teresa_goodrich https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880639 Believe in students' abilities to learn the language and communicate your support to students.

]]> 2021-08-20 13:18:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880639 alexandra_rodriguez4 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880648 Keep student achivement focus on higher standarts while making students feel accomplished.

]]> 2021-08-20 13:18:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880648 to value students and their capacities https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880667 2021-08-20 13:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880667 As mentioned in one of the readings, it is going to be important to collaborate with sts to empower them. To reflect on their own learning. https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880928 2021-08-20 13:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880928 None so far. Will ask when I have them. angela_alascia https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880988 2021-08-20 13:19:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687880988 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881057 How to straddle keeping up with pacing while watching for comprehension (7th grade-Level 1)]]> 2021-08-20 13:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881057 None so far denise_frank https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881064 2021-08-20 13:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881064 Students are resilient and are able to push through with proper guidance and support. https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881092 2021-08-20 13:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881092 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881105 Use the target language as much as possible to expose students to how it should be used. If they are using the language, they will grow and achieve.]]> 2021-08-20 13:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881105 It is important because it helps us lay the right foundation for learning this school year arideng_wang https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881131 2021-08-20 13:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881131 I'm still wondering how all of this aligns with the new curriculum. We are supposed to be slowing down but also speeding up to fit Spanish I into just one year of MS. Just worried about this! https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881159 2021-08-20 13:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881159 Parent engagement and buy in Profe_Cook https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881170 How do we communicate our messaging effectively to parents, so that they too understand relationship before rigor. ]]> 2021-08-20 13:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881170 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881346 It is important because students need to be present to learn--not in the past which is over nor in the future which may not turn out the way we think it will. acceleration is about starting where they are now....

]]> 2021-08-20 13:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881346 Big ideas ashley_torbert https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881354 I think that focusing on themes and filling in necessary grammar/vocabulary gaps will provide a more authentic experience for students and not stress me out as a teacher about not having covered one topic or another.]]> 2021-08-20 13:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881354 jennifer_street https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881441 How do you align an actual grading system to this concept? ]]> 2021-08-20 13:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881441 christina_crise https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881491 I would love opportunities to co-plan with my fellow teachers during PD sessions so that we can work together on meeting our students needs while continuing forward in the content.]]> 2021-08-20 13:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881491 It is important to contextualize why there are learning gaps. https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881537 2021-08-20 13:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881537 This focus is important for us not to penalize students for their loss. It is imperative that we focus on the achievements by bridging what they already know with new info for acceleration. yira_rawlinsprins https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881737 2021-08-20 13:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687881737 iris_chao https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687882055 Students need to feel safe and love in their learning environment and I am here for them 200%.]]> 2021-08-20 13:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687882055 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687882203 A deficit baed approach would reinforce defining students based on their weaknesses, whereas a a focus on continuity will highlight their strengths.]]> 2021-08-20 13:19:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687882203 juana_martinezperalta https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687882233 Because we need to move foward!!]]> 2021-08-20 13:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687882233 Will students bring laptops or is paper going to be used? https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687882460 2021-08-20 13:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687882460 changing the lens to progress and not correction/ loss will ultimately improve and empower students experience in schools kayra_merrills https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687882496 2021-08-20 13:19:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687882496 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687882935 I've been thinking about the future need to tweak objectives/outcomes as this group of learners moves through the language levels with a different start than any group before.]]> 2021-08-20 13:20:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687882935 It's important that students feel comfortable and confident on what they can do. https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687883493 2021-08-20 13:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687883493 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687883496 We need to reevaluate and regroup what we knew before to accommodate students after this abrupt change to virtual and hybrid learning.]]> 2021-08-20 13:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687883496 I do not have a question but for the past three years I have been a teacher in a mental health unit of a hospital and saw many traumatized students. Many students were home all day being yelled at, hurt, or over-watched and not having any mental peace, or feeling unattended and neglected, which can be damaging as well. Some students will resent being back in the classroom, having preferred to study from home. For many, being back at school will be a relief. https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687883512 2021-08-20 13:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687883512 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687883541 So we can start the year off with positive thinking and focus more on the students and what they need to be successful

]]> 2021-08-20 13:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687883541 More Harm than Good https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687883807 Placing an emphasis on what has been “lost” will most definitely cause more harm than good. You cannot lose what you never had to begin with. Making connections with our students is our first priority.]]> 2021-08-20 13:20:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687883807 Students are coming in wary of what's coming based on last year (the last 18 months). We need to reassure them to break down that affective barrier. jennifer_goldszmidt https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687883838 2021-08-20 13:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687883838 With math and health being able to increase their course mandates for graduation, and so much of the published literature stating that what kids need now is essentially WL, (communication, connection understanding) what can we be doing at the building/district level to make sure that more language is required for graduation? tara_salvati https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687884092 2021-08-20 13:20:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687884092 That it is important to build relationship that would lead to growth by meeting students where they are and taking a leap forward by holding their hands assuring success. yira_rawlinsprins https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687884411 2021-08-20 13:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687884411 I am trying to keep my anxiety level down, and work with ever comes my way. https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687884456 2021-08-20 13:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687884456 I'm wondering if we could get some helpful hints from the GT teachers jennifer_goldszmidt https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687884519 2021-08-20 13:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687884519 It is important to set higher expectation and believe in students instead of recovering what they missed. https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687884597 2021-08-20 13:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687884597 Create a new normal instead of trying to comply with what used to be considered ''normal''. Building relationship is very important. arideng_wang https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687884658 2021-08-20 13:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687884658 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687884676 mastery comes first...and mastery is easier when anxiety is low as krashen said...that means knowing what is expected of you and seeing that teachers have what it takes to help you get there.















]]> 2021-08-20 13:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687884676 iris_chao https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687884852 My students are not "lost", we are on the journey to discover a new adventure together.]]> 2021-08-20 13:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687884852 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687885101 Focus on learning about student's weaknesses and strengths then adjust assignments instead of focusing on continuing to advance on our usual speed]]> 2021-08-20 13:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687885101 Focus on what students can do, build good connections for them to feel confident and supported. https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687885184 2021-08-20 13:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687885184 I understand the intention of looking past the holes that may be present, but where is the line or indicators that a student may be too far behind? (just a thought) kayra_merrills https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687885299 2021-08-20 13:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687885299 We have a responsibility to make this year an asset based one, and resist looking to the deficits as a guide. jennifer_goldszmidt https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687885779 2021-08-20 13:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687885779 I wonder why there is no funding to provide my students with digital access to a textbook. Just, yesterday, I noticed that English had purchased tons of books. My MOI is $168 dollars for a school of 1,300. https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687885851 2021-08-20 13:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687885851 To be able to best serve our students and where they are now, rather where they should be. https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687886140 2021-08-20 13:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687886140 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687886275 Always focus on the students of what they know and where they are in the language
and how they can grow in the language

]]> 2021-08-20 13:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687886275 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687887363 wondering how we do this with so many kiddos who are feeling their way...which of the many many ideas we have been given will work best and achieve results in the least time....and this is the first of many ???'s to come....]]> 2021-08-20 13:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687887363 To continue to build relationships with students and to make sure they are feeling supported to be able to jump back in to in person learning. https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687887562 2021-08-20 13:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687887562 I think something we as a unit may want to address in a few months is how our students are doing altogether? Our classes will have a combo of students that haven't had WL since January vs. June. How have they blended with high expectations and progression of learning? kelsea_valance https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687887995 2021-08-20 13:23:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687887995 Being heard in big classes with masks on https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687888290 Could WL teachers get voice amplifiers to help us project our voices when wearing masks?]]> 2021-08-20 13:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687888290 https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687888536 Meeting students where they are and moving forward in meaningful content.]]> 2021-08-20 13:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687888536 So we can plan accordingly based on how much our students know and how much they can hendle. https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687888887 2021-08-20 13:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_banks1/ogu5s3cjlz6ffk91/wish/1687888887