PBL for ELs Reflection by Jeff Lonnett https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32 Reflect: I USED TO THINK.... NOW I THINK.... AND MY NEXT STEPS ARE... en-us 2019-08-21 00:05:49 UTC 2026-01-30 21:21:23 UTC hello@padlet.com ekpark1 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005036 I used to think... doing PBL with level 1 students is a challenge. 
Now I think... with lots of support and scaffold, my newcomers can do it. 
And the next steps are... creating visual/linguistic supports/scaffold to help my students have access to rigor, ]]> 2019-08-21 13:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005036 Now i think... https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005128 That L1's and 2's can understand, create, and produce an appropriately leveled and scaffolded PBL.]]> 2019-08-21 13:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005128 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005358 I used to think that PBL was too complicated for my lowest level students. Now I think that it is achievable with the right supports in place and lots of planning ahead of time. The next steps are to plan a project for the one unit this year with a more real-world emphasis.]]> 2019-08-21 13:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005358 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005410 Create more opportunities for my ELs to engage in school-wide activities]]> 2019-08-21 13:16:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005410 I used to think the same things because I have already heard about PBLs before and used them in my class. My next steps are increasing rigor in my PBLs that I use with my ELLs. https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005434 2019-08-21 13:16:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005434 Reflection https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005441 My next steps are... I have an idea going forward but I need to consider IB learner profile. I also need to collaborate with my CT.]]> 2019-08-21 13:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005441 Done right, you can really cause students to think deeper. https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005511 2019-08-21 13:16:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005511 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005512 I used to think PBL was too cumbersome ]]> 2019-08-21 13:16:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005512 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005533 I used to think PBL was for only group work.  Now I think about the possibilities of using it with solo projects as well.]]> 2019-08-21 13:16:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005533 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005551 PBL
Great introduction]]> 2019-08-21 13:16:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005551 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005561 I used to think that Ell students needed some language but our job is to support them even if they don't have any language.]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005561 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005574 I used to think that I want to do PBLs but I was concerned about  SOLs paasage rate. Now I think I will just try. It seems it should work!]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005574 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005582 I used to think that PBL was only for expert teachers, but now I think I can start PBL for my ELS with some small project. ]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005582 My next steps are to create strategies to help el students access PBLs with their class https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005584 2019-08-21 13:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005584 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005589 I used to think PBLs were not that helpful for level 1s , so now I think that they are essential and very helpful. And the next steps are to work on differentiating to meet student needs.]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005589 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005597 Actual this is not really new to me do it hasn’t changed my thinking.]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005597 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005606 I used to think that PBL can't be done with our level 1 ELs, and it is only possible when we have extra time in the school year. Now, I think I am able to incorporate into my lesson plans daily, small or big. ]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005606 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005609 I didn’t understand. 
Now I think it’s a great opportunity. 
Look at how content can cross the curriculum to plan a project ]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005609 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005621 I used to think PBL’s might be difficult for Level 1 students but now I think it will improve their language acquisition.  Next I will work with my team to creat a PBL.]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005621 Reflection https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005641 I used to think that PBL will be difficult with ELLs newer to English. Now I think I can accommodate so that they get the most out of it. ]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005641 Too much work https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005663 I used to think PBLs were too much work now I see they are just a more authentic way to help our students learn.]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005663 I used to think https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005698 That pbl was just another project.  I now know it is a real world application.  It was helpful to hear “something that someone is already doing as a career.”]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005698 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005703 I used to think that PBL was going to be a lot of prep and more work but once I did it I realized how engaging and fun and authentic it was for the students and I am excited about learning and doing more with my students. ]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005703 I used to think https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005709 it would be too hard to create a PBL, but now I feeling more encouraged. ]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005709 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005711 I used to think PBL works better in a classroom setting, but now I think it can be done in a small group, ELD setting, and my next steps are to plan some PBL ELD lessons. ]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005711 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005744 Now I think
It is doable]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005744 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005767 Authentic Thinking
It isn't a new idea. It is an idea that is being given wings to fly. Teachers being given permission to let students drive learning. ]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005767 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005777 As a past gen-Ed teacher, I used to think that PBLs weren’t the most efficient way of getting students to learn the content or be exposed to SOL type items, so now I think as a new ESOL teacher that PBLs can be a great way to integrate content and language development, and my next steps are to work together as a focus science teacher with my schools beginning English teacher to better plan out our weather forecaster PBL for our first unit!]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005777 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005800 I used to think all students should have access to rigorous tasks through PBL’s, now I think that’s more true than ever, so my next steps are working with classroom teachers in differentiating instruction so that all students have access to this type of learning.]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005800 Reflection on PBL for ELs https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005856 I used to think this would be too difficult to implement with my young ELs, but now I really want to try it this year! I usually work with grades K-2, and I’m going to see how I could incorporate at least 1 PBL this year. ]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005856 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005861 I used to think PBLs would be challenging for ELs but now I think they are an authentic way to give students context for language and I am excited to try it out! ]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005861 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005902 Thank you for your presentation,
. Many similarities with UBd 
Which I do]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005902 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005905 I used to think PBL would take up too much time ]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005905 MVW https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005909 I used think PBL was important! Now I appreciate the reminder of how critical PBL is for our ELLs!!! Thank you!]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005909 I used to think PBL will need a lot of materials, now I think I can use it in daily life, next step is to look at how I can tweet students’ needs to PBL. https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005914 2019-08-21 13:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005914 I used to think that PBLs were a great way to engage students. So now I think I was right! And the next step are going to be to incorporate PNLs as much as possible in my classes this year. https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005923 2019-08-21 13:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005923 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005945 I used to think PBL was too language intensive,  but now I think I can provide the scaffolds throughout work time to help them grow and succeed.]]> 2019-08-21 13:17:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005945 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005957 I used to think that PBLs take too much time, and they did not help us be successful on measurements such as SOLs.  Now I will try it anyway.]]> 2019-08-21 13:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005957 I used to think that as a new teacher PBL is too difficult for my L 1 and 2. https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005959 So now I think I was wrong.
And the next steps are to implement and use PBL in my classes along with my team.]]> 2019-08-21 13:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005959 I used to think PBL is a regular project but now I think it’s a project based learning and next step is to apply in schools. https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005982 2019-08-21 13:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376005982 I used to think PBL had to be group work. Now I think peer feedback can introduce collaboration to individual PBLs. My next steps are to find ways to support effective peer feedback. https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006003 2019-08-21 13:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006003 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006012 I used to think PBL took a lot of time to develop. Now I think I can start small and go from there. My next steps are to pick one of the grade level’s I teach and pick a unit I can use to start a PBL!]]> 2019-08-21 13:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006012 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006042 I used to think PBL was a glorified group project 
Now I think it is the perfect ELD environment for ELs
Next steps.. figure out how to support and implement this in my building]]> 2019-08-21 13:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006042 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006054 I used to think PBL was only group projects. Now I know that’s not the case]]> 2019-08-21 13:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006054 Giving purpose (like defending a book) helps persuasion skills and is real-life/authentic https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006056 2019-08-21 13:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006056 I used to think that PBL’s would not be possible for primary grade ELls, but now I see how it’s a way to engage student learning and possible for any grade. https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006060 2019-08-21 13:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006060 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006065 My next steps is to tweak an existing assignment to a relevant Project]]> 2019-08-21 13:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006065 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006075 My next steps are to collaborate with the grade level teachers to provide access for our ELS]]> 2019-08-21 13:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006075 Love this PBL idea. Hope I can get more to get on board. https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006077 2019-08-21 13:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006077 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006081 I used to think PBL was for young kids 
And now I do believe it is applicable to all students disregarding their age .]]> 2019-08-21 13:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006081 Reflection https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006088 I used to think PBL meant creating all new projects. So now I think I can rearrange my driving questions and “can do’s” on my already existent projects to turn them into PBL. So my next steps are to look at each project and see how to tweak them to make them more real-life problem and solution oriented. ]]> 2019-08-21 13:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006088 Great job https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006111 I understand this much better now!  Nx steps are more research!]]> 2019-08-21 13:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006111 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006226
PBLS are easily employed for all schools ]]> 2019-08-21 13:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006226 ekpark1 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006237 It would be great to have more support/detailed scaffold/planning to implement PBL for level 1s.]]> 2019-08-21 13:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006237 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006297 The next steps are figuring out to incorporate some PBLs into my teaching in a manageable timeframe.]]> 2019-08-21 13:18:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006297 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006469 I used to think...PBLs worked best in science classes, but now I think I can use them in ELD.  My next steps are to convert learning objectives to PBL activities.]]> 2019-08-21 13:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006469 I used to think PBL was a program outside of the regular curriculum. So now I realize it can be incorporated within what we are already doing. My next steps would be to incorporate it into my work with Els. https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006534 2019-08-21 13:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006534 Reflection https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006704 I used to think All students Are capable of learning Now I think all students are capable of learning and I need to be provided the proper supports. Next steps provide the proper support]]> 2019-08-21 13:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006704 I used to think that PBL was for higher level ELLs. Now I think I can use PBL for new arrivals. Next steps are to collaborate with colleagues to access curriculum in an alternative way. https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006755 2019-08-21 13:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376006755 I used to think PBls needed to be large-scale and complex, but now I think that many smaller tasks and activities could be transformed into PBL opportunities. My next steps are to reevaluate some of my favorite classroom activities and see if they could be upgraded as PBLs. sraguilar https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376008718 2019-08-21 13:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376008718 PBL https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376025912 I used to think PBL was something I had to fit into any already packed curriculum, but now I see that it incorporates the standards and makes them more relevant to students.]]> 2019-08-21 14:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376025912 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376029187 I want to try combing ELD objectives with PBL and see what the end WIDA test results would show comparatively.]]> 2019-08-21 14:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376029187 Next steps are... https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376030454 Looking to PBL Twitter / blackboard / website for ideas for a PBL in ESOL content classes.]]> 2019-08-21 14:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376030454 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376075035 I need more information on PBLs in order to effectively use it ]]> 2019-08-21 16:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376075035 Just enjoyed the learning on PBL. I know it will work this year. My ESOL kids witwork wonders. https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376078730 2019-08-21 16:23:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376078730 https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376154406 I used to think relevance and rigor experienced through PBLs would make for meaningful language acquisition and usage (after learning about PBLs with Jeff at our school!).
Now I think it’s time to work towards amplifying appropriate linguistic considerations for ELs during collaborative planning across grade levels.
My next step is to look through the PBL breakout session slides because I heard about the sample PBL for Gr. 2-3 ELs.]]> 2019-08-21 20:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jvlonnett/ovvhyn9tww32/wish/376154406