Almost Home - Supporting the Educational Journeys of Formerly Incarcerated Students in the Classroom by Susan A Miller https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom en-us 2023-08-15 19:53:00 UTC 2024-06-26 05:08:05 UTC hello@padlet.com Check out the trailer for Almost Home dblevins4903 https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662776122 2023-08-15 21:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662776122 Interview with the Director smillerpalomar113 https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662777496 2023-08-15 21:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662777496 Quick question dblevins4903 https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662778579 What did you think of it? Please comment and talk about it!]]> 2023-08-15 21:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662778579 Ideas for Exploring the Film in the Classroom smillerpalomar113 https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662778857 Comparative Analysis: Have students compare the experiences of the individuals in "Almost Home" with broader research and statistics related to formerly incarcerated individuals' access to education. They can explore topics like recidivism rates, educational attainment, and the impact of education on reducing criminal behavior. Students should draw connections between the documentary's narratives and the larger social context.

]]> 2023-08-15 21:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662778857 Idea for the Classroom: Policy Proposals smillerpalomar113 https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662779187 Policy Proposal: Ask students to research and develop a policy proposal aimed at improving educational opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals at community colleges. They should incorporate insights from the documentary, scholarly research, and real-world best practices. Students can outline the potential benefits of their proposed policy and how it addresses the challenges presented in the film.

]]> 2023-08-15 21:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662779187 Another Idea for the Classroom smillerpalomar113 https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662779689 Empathy-building Exercise: Assign students to write a fictional narrative or creative piece inspired by the stories of the individuals in the documentary. This exercise encourages students to put themselves in the shoes of the formerly incarcerated students, fostering empathy and a deeper understanding of their experiences.

]]> 2023-08-15 21:27:03 UTC https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662779689 Submit an Idea for Using this film in your classroom! smillerpalomar113 https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662786547 Click on the + sign to add an idea, link, image or comment about using the film in the classroom.]]> 2023-08-15 21:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662786547 PD Workshop Collaborative Idea Board smillerpalomar113 https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662788803 Here are some resources to help you develop classroom activities or assignments using the film "Almost Home". We welcome your contributions, comments, suggestions about this topic. (The link to the full film is included below.)]]> 2023-08-15 21:47:10 UTC https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662788803 Link to the full Film Here! smillerpalomar113 https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662792620 2023-08-15 21:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662792620 Interview with Rising Scholar Derek Blevins Part 1 smillerpalomar113 https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662801675 2023-08-15 22:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662801675 Interview with Rising Scholar Derek Blevins Part 2 smillerpalomar113 https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662806783 2023-08-15 22:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662806783 Idea for the Classroom: Interviews smillerpalomar113 https://padlet.com/smillerpalomar113/prthii1n839wbiom/wish/2662809251 Interview Project: Task students with conducting interviews (real or hypothetical) with individuals who have experience working with formerly incarcerated students in community college settings. Students can ask questions about the challenges faced, support systems in place, and success stories. They should then compile their findings into a report or presentation.

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