https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin Take a moment to reflect on our morning and add your “AH-HA!” or “OH NO!” moments. Then, like or comment on other submissions put forth by your colleagues. en-us 2017-12-08 17:43:09 UTC 2024-05-31 21:24:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Rocket.png dencoates https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216586980 I need to ensure that all of my documents linked to Atlas have the appropriate sharing settings. "On - West Point Grey Academy - Anyone at WPGA can find and access>"]]> 2017-12-15 18:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216586980 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216596442 2017-12-15 18:53:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216596442 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216596538 Great cross-curricular ideas for Choral 3
Re-working formative assessment in French 3
Doing less better, connecting cross-curricularly with others to deepen content and decrease breadt]]> 2017-12-15 18:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216596538 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216596637 2017-12-15 18:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216596637 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216596838 2017-12-15 18:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216596838 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216596839 Discussion with peers outside of our specialty had new perspectives, questions and opinions. 

]]> 2017-12-15 18:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216596839 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216596848 I was struck by how different everyone's style of organizing curriculum was. While we all use the same template, the way we organize ideas and content varies a lot. It makes it tricky to follow an full unit plan at times, even though there's a clear structure in place. It made me realize how important it is to make sure my added links are clearly organized]]> 2017-12-15 18:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216596848 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216596856 - We discussed shortcomings in inventory and came up with a list of supplies we need to teach a unit more thoroughly/effectively. 
- We reviewed the essential questions and lasting understandings. We were able to pare them down and make sure they are aligned. 
- We discussed creating a more detailed scope and sequence for teaching difference strategies for dividing.


]]> 2017-12-15 18:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216596856 sfast5_1 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597128 2017-12-15 18:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597128 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597369 It was really nice sitting with people from other grades learning about what they teach and how they structure their lessons and units.

]]> 2017-12-15 18:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597369 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597387 Good to connect with peers outside of my specialities to develop a better understanding of how learning is linked across all subjects
 ]]> 2017-12-15 18:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597387 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597472 I was struck by how different everyone's style of organizing curriculum was. While we all use the same template, the way we organize ideas and content varies a lot. It makes it tricky to follow an full unit plan at times, even though there's a clear structure in place. It made me realize how important it is to make sure my added links are clearly organized and easy to follow along with. I think including the rationale behind assessments might be useful. 

It was useful though to have ]]> 2017-12-15 18:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597472 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597473 I was struck by how different everyone's style of organizing curriculum was. While we all use the same template, the way we organize ideas and content varies a lot. It makes it tricky to follow an full unit plan at times, even though there's a clear structure in place. It made me realize how important it is to make sure my added links are clearly organized and easy to follow along with. ]]> 2017-12-15 18:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597473 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597474 I was struck by how different everyone's style of organizing curriculum was. While we all use the same template, the way we organize ideas and content varies a lot. It makes it tricky to follow an full unit plan at times, even though there's a clear structure in place. It made me realize how important it is to make sure my added links are clearly organized and easy to follow along with. I think including the ]]> 2017-12-15 18:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597474 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597475 I was struck by how different everyone's style of organizing curriculum was. While we all use the same template, the way we organize ideas and content varies a lot. It makes it tricky to follow an full unit plan at times, even though there's a clear structure in place. It made me realize how important it is to make sure my added links are clearly organized and easy to follow along with. I think including the rationale behind assessments might be useful. ]]> 2017-12-15 18:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597475 ekonantz1 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597550 Taking away some essential questions - making everything more specific and simpler, so we can go deeper. ]]> 2017-12-15 18:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597550 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597619 So great to have the time to sit down and have meaningful conversations about curriculum, great to share ideas with others, without distractions of kids etc.

]]> 2017-12-15 18:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597619 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597706 2017-12-15 18:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597706 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597713 2017-12-15 18:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597713 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597737 Old versus new skills, what do we hold on to versus what is ok to rely on technology for.. ]]> 2017-12-15 18:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597737 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597765 Insight ]]> 2017-12-15 18:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597765 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597804 great opportunity to connect one on one with a colleague to discuss curriculum
revisiting essential questions
integrating CARE themes more effectively
connections to the Strategic plan]]> 2017-12-15 18:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597804 ekonantz1 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597813 Awesome to know the teachers/experts available (Carla). Need to get her added to Math Atlas pages, so she can edit.]]> 2017-12-15 18:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597813 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597857 We should consider all having two or three of the same core competencies in our units in the same term - across subjects.

]]> 2017-12-15 18:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597857 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597866 2017-12-15 18:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597866 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597893 2017-12-15 18:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597893 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597946 I really enjoyed talking about multiplication with Stu & Josh. It was really helpful to talk through their curriculum. ]]> 2017-12-15 18:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597946 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597985 A nice check-in with colleagues with whom I don't normally collaborate. Chance to see that my buddies (2) focus specifically upon many of the skills that I also feel are important (self-thinker, critical thinking, collaboration) ]]> 2017-12-15 18:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216597985 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216598062 2017-12-15 18:58:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216598062 ekonantz1 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216598216 It was nice to learn about other departments and get ideas on how to make connections and how to integrate. Also to know what resources the school has available. ]]> 2017-12-15 18:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216598216 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216598309 2017-12-15 18:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216598309 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216598415 I was able to re-evaluate last year's unit including updating the essential questions, adapting the unit to meet the needs of this year's students, and re-evaluate according to what students have already learned this year. ]]> 2017-12-15 18:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216598415 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216598421 2017-12-15 18:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216598421 cbrown623_1 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216598497 2017-12-15 18:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216598497 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216598675 2017-12-15 19:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216598675 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216598680 2017-12-15 19:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216598680 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216598952 2017-12-15 19:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216598952 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216599009 2017-12-15 19:01:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216599009 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216599342 Lorraine, Stephen and Lauren are going to create a multi-sensory Music Sharing Extravaganza, Stephen Speilberg come at us!]]> 2017-12-15 19:02:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216599342 https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216599370 2017-12-15 19:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dencoates/wpgacheckin/wish/216599370