1: Key Characteristics of a Growth Mindset Educator Reflections by Jessica Williams https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg By Wednesday, reflect on this week's characteristic and what your biggest take-away(s) were. By Friday, please comment on the Padlet of the person above you and the person below you. If no one is above or below you, choose two people's responses to comment on. en-us 2020-04-25 17:29:22 UTC 2026-03-21 07:49:24 UTC hello@padlet.com Julie Knuteson - Growth vs. Fixed Mindset https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/549065064 The biggest take away from key characteristic #1 is there are two types of mindset: fixed and growth. A fixed mindset is when a person believes they have a predetermined amount of intelligence, which are fixed traits. A growth mindset is a belief that you can grow your intelligence with persistence and effort. When you have a growth mindset you believe you can learn anything if you work hard and see challenges as opportunities to grow.

As an educator, I need to remember to acknowledge a student's process/effort to help foster a growth mindset, rather than focusing only on achievement. Doing so will help students be more willing to accept any challenges and make mistakes, which helps them grow as learners. It was also interesting to read that everyone is a mixture of a fixed and growth mindset. ]]> 2020-05-04 12:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/549065064 Julie Knuteson - All students can learn. https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/549165162 I was surprised to see in the Jack McDermott article that the data showed students believed they could change their intelligence more than the teachers believed it could change. It was also interesting to see that both students and teachers believed that effort and behaviors were the easiest to change in a school environment.

Personally, I enjoy the additional resources with this key characteristic (and the first key characteristic) that discuss how to address these topics as a parent. My own son is a kindergartner and I already see examples of a fixed mindset, asking if he did well on his report card or assignments online. As the days of online teaching and learning are getting long, it was important for me to remember that I, too, need to be aware of my growth mindset as a parent. Especially focusing on changing from "I have to.." to "I get to.." I look forward to reshaping my gratitude.]]> 2020-05-04 12:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/549165162 Sam Eisenbraun - Growth vs. Fixed mindset https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/549619124 I think this really sticks with me because I am a middle school math teacher. I hear so many times "I'm not good at math" or at conferences "I was never great at math so I'm not surprised my son/daughter isn't either". That truly shows a fixed mindset. I love the quote from the first resource that talked about how it's the love for learning and the resilience that helps people switch from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. I see students in my classroom every day that demonstrate a growth mindset by asking questions, making their brain "stretch" and putting in the effort to complete their homework/test, even if they don't get everything correct.]]> 2020-05-04 15:14:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/549619124 Ali Pekarna- Growth Mindset apekarna https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/549656533 As I was reading through the articles the word “resilience” stood out to me. Having a growth mindset (as opposed to a fixed mindset) helps develop a love for learning and “a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment.” How true is that?? If we accept challenges and face them with the knowledge that they are allowing us to grow, it makes difficult situations so much more manageable. Having a growth mindset does not mean that you enjoy failure, but it does mean that you don’t let failure define who you are. It is so important to just show up each day and focus on not quitting.

I loved the running example presented in one of the articles. Eventually, the actions and thought processes of Leah (the runner) shifted, and she was able to think of herself as a runner. This is something I need to be better at explaining to my students. So often I fixed mindset comments such as “I am not a math person,” or “I will never be able to write this essay.” Rather than allowing them to believe that mindset, my goal is to just get them to show up each day. When we are back at school next fall (hopefully!), I plan to print off posters and visuals to help remind students of the importance of having a growth mindset like attitude.

]]> 2020-05-04 15:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/549656533 Sam Eisenbraun - All students can learn https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/549680606 I loved the resource that showed how to reframe negative behaviors that we see from our students to positive behaviors. It can be so easy to focus on the student that is loud rather than trying to harness their energy into something that needs their energy. I remember my principal saying to challenge your mind and try to design your lesson plans around a different student to engage all learning styles. I thought that was a great idea and might help me reframe my mind to think of the positive

]]> 2020-05-04 15:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/549680606 Janae Warfield- Growth vs. Fixed Mindset https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/549733696 When I think about mindset the words persistence, resilience, patience, and effort come to my mind. Mindsets are set beliefs or attitude toward what we believe about ourselves or others. I have seen this many times in my classroom where students think or believe that either they are “good at reading” or “bad at reading.” The same can be true about math. There are students that either think they are “good at math” or “bad at math.” The mindset that the students have plays a huge role in how they perform in these subjects. The mindset that students have definitely impact their achievement and success. My goal is to really remember these mindsets and think of strategies, tools, and lessons to implement next fall in order to help my students succeed and be able to change their mindsets for the better.]]> 2020-05-04 15:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/549733696 Janae Warfield- Growth Mindset Educator https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/549774702 As teachers, we have the ability to change our students’ mindsets and the way that they think about subjects and education. For example, when educators teach with a positive growth mindset, they enable their students to grow in their academics and become deeper and more intentional learners. However, if educators teach with a negative mindset, the students will not learn and furthermore will have a negative mindset towards learning and academics. Teachers should always have a growth mindset in order to help each student grow, improve, and succeed in their learning. Students will understand that with perseverance and effort, all students will be able to succeed. The way we teach and the words that we say will hinder or improve student learning. This is known as the “praising process.” It is my desire to always have a growth mindset in order to help my students and to also use words that support this growth mindset. For example, “You haven’t been able to solve this problem yet.” The word “yet” is a very important word for students to use in their learning and for teachers to use in their teaching.]]> 2020-05-04 16:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/549774702 Mariah Adams Growth Mindset mxadam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/549794610 My biggest take away so far has been that a mindset is established by what influences our behaviors and attitude towards our surroundings.People who have growth mindsets don't believe that you are either good or bad at math, they believe that with persistence, effort, and focus on the actual learning they can go from being "bad" at math to excel in math. I guess my take-away is that you intelligence is just the starting point and your potentially to increase that is endless if you are consistent and driven. But another take-away is you can't really teach others to have a growth mindset if you don't already have one yourself. ]]> 2020-05-04 16:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/549794610 Mariah Adams- Beliefs mxadam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/549820340 I really enjoyed the James Clear article, it put everything into a better perspective for me. Basically, a fixed mindset is believing that you are only given a certain amount of talent in all that you do. Putting it in terms of sports, a lot of young athletes truly believe that no matter how hard they work, they can only be so good. They think they will eventually reach their full potential or are already at their full potential so they stop being consistent. Someone with a growth mindset truly believes that with hard work, dedication, and resilience the sky is the limit. People with a growth mindset see failure as an opportunity to succeed the next time.
By saying you are not good at something, is a belief that is blocking you from succeeding or reaching an unimaginable potential that you hold.]]> 2020-05-04 16:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/549820340 Morgan Serstad https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/549875028 As I read through the articles, I kept thinking of students that display growth mindset and students that struggle to do so regularly. I was thinking about how I can continue to help students grow their mindset to achieve more. I really enjoyed Carol Dweck's article that mentioned a school that did not put F on the report card, but rather Not Yet. I think "not yet" gives way more hope for a student to try again. ]]> 2020-05-04 16:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/549875028 Cristina Warfield https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/549918635 These were great articles! As I was reading, I began to realize that I have a fixed mindset in some areas of my life, and then took into consideration how I can relate better to my students if I put myself in their shoes. I connected with the article about the girl who did not like to run, but instead of focusing on losing weight, becoming the fastest, or running the farthest, she just focused on the PROCESS of running! I want to use this example in my classroom!]]> 2020-05-04 16:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/549918635 Morgan Serstad https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/550019713 I loved the chart that took possible negative or annoying things and changed them into positives. I have thought about this a lot in reflection of high energy students and my husband's job site. He has laborors that he loves to work with and ones that he doesn't. He loves guys that are go go go and I think about my students that "can't sit still." They would be perfect in a job like that rather than a desk job. As a teacher, I want to help students reach their greatest potential by believing in them and fostering their natural skills. ]]> 2020-05-04 17:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/550019713 Ali Pekarna- Growth Mindset apekarna https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/550023823 I really liked these articles and visuals! So often as educators we place emphasis on the growth of our students, but we need to be just as focused on growing our own minds! I really liked the article titled “Why a Growth Mindset is Essential for Learning.” It talked about how young children are motivated to learn how to crawl, walk, and talk but then as we become adults our ability to learn no longer comes as a priority. If we want our students and our children to have a growth mindset we must lead by example. The choice of words we use while teaching is so important. Rather than allowing students (or ourselves for that matter) to say, “I am not a good athlete,” we can simply say, “You just need time to practice and work through the puzzle.” I need to be better at showing my students examples of situations in which I have had to overcome something difficult- shifting from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. ]]> 2020-05-04 17:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/550023823 Sam Stormoen - Fixed vs. Growth Mindset https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/550118600 There is a difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. A fixed mindset is one in which a person has the belief that either you've got it or you don't and there is nothing you can do about it. A growth mindset is when one understands that abilities and intelligence can be developed over time with effort, persistence, and grit. Carol Deweck also noted in Mindset something along the lines that it is possible to switch between a growth mindset and fixed mindset depending on a situation we are faced with. We need to reflect on our response and practice growth mindset self-talk.]]> 2020-05-04 17:55:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/550118600 Sam Stormoen - All Students Can Learn https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/550260063 "It might not be easy, but everyone can learn." It is a good thing that a growth mindset can be developed too. Although, it might not be easy, with hard work and perseverance, we too can help our students to adopt a growth mindset for themselves. As we continue to make teaching with a growth mindset a priority, our students will eventually be surrounded by other growth minded people to support them on their journey.
I also really liked the "Today I'm am grateful for my kids" visual. It reminds me how easy it is to make a shift in how we say or perceive things and to have gratitude for the individual personalities of my students and my daughters. How expressive and confident they are as I work on my grad school work! :)]]> 2020-05-04 18:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/550260063 Cristina Warfield https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/550359994 One quote that really stood out to me in the last article was "Reward yourself for the PROCESS of working and learning, NOT the outcome…. such as working on challenging problems. Say to yourself “That was great — I really pushed myself and struggled with that for a while,” not “I’m such an idiot for not knowing this.” This quote helped me because I know that I tend to look at the end goal and how it was accomplished instead of taking time to reflect on what I learned or am learning through the process.]]> 2020-05-04 19:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/550359994 Sarah Petersen- Fixed vs. Growth Mindset https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/550449197 The difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset is that a growth mindset is believing that learning can grow and develop with persistence and effort. A fixed mindset is more of the belief that a person has already a predetermined amount of learning or intelligence or skill. Carol Dweck states that growth mindset is like a spectrum. There is not one person who has a growth mindset in everything all the time. We are all of a mixture of a fixed and a growth mindset. I find this to be so true. Growing up test taking was very hard for me as it brought a lot of anxiety for me. When it came time to take my praxis timed tests for my licensure I thought I wasn't going to pass. Some were passed right away and some came with time but because I knew what I wanted for myself I was able to accomplish my goal.
]]> 2020-05-04 20:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/550449197 Sarah Petersen- All students can learn https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/550562130 I really like seeing the visual titled, Today I'm grateful for my kids. It showed taking something that we may perceive as negative into something positive about the child. It can be so easy to think of a behavior as negative, when really we need to be mindful and open to why they are doing what they are doing. Not everything needs to be viewed as a negative . Another take away that I had was from the article, Why a growth mindset is essential for learning. In the article it talked about how to adopt a growth mindset in your own life. It said to reward yourself for the process of working and learning, not just the outcome. As we are in distance learning, I feel that this is so powerful right now as students and teachers are doing the best that we can with what we have. The outcome might not be the same for everyone, but we need to be proud of the work and the learning that is happening! ]]> 2020-05-04 21:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/550562130 Rochelle Klamm- Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/550851019 This article was great at comparing the two fixed and growth Mindset. It stated that it's your daily actions that will change what you believe about yourself and the person you become. I see this all the time with my kindergarteners. Even at the young ages of 5 and 6 many have already made up their mind that they are not good at something or they won't be able to do it. They have a fixed mindset and aren't will to try something new. I encourage them often to try new things and reinforce the fact that we learn from mistakes and every single one of use makes mistakes. I know after reading this some parts of my life I have a growth mindset and others a very fixed mindset. ]]> 2020-05-05 00:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/550851019 Rochelle Klamm-The power of "yet" https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/550860741 This is such a powerful word when talking about Growth Mindset. It said that not all kids are going to have a growth mindset with everything and it is important to keep encouraging them when they are frustrated and let them know that even if they just don't have it "yet." I think that is a powerful thought for anyone. It is also important that they know it won't always come easy but with hard work it will come. ]]> 2020-05-05 01:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/550860741 Fixed vs. Growth smbish19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/550996354 Reading and learning about growth and fixed mindset is the beginning step, but application is where the truth is revealed. It is important to learn about each, but repetition and continuous application is where it becomes more of a habit for people. I believe growth and fixed mindset intermingle in people's lives. The goal is to practice and hone the language and skills to expand and build upon the growth mindset way of life. Each mindset it important to understand, so when those moments of opportunity arrive, you can take students through the learning process in a positive way. ]]> 2020-05-05 03:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/550996354 All students can learn smbish19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552127774 Reading about the importance of teachers believing in their students and their ability to learn is one of the first steps in engaging students into a growth mindset. The key though, mentioned in the article by Jack McDermott, is to couple beliefs with strategies. The application of the strategies in "real time" is when students will be able to build on their attitudes and beliefs in learning. ]]> 2020-05-05 13:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552127774 Fixed vs. Growth - Chris Reed https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552332846 The one thing that really stood out in the first article was how much influence I have with my students if I have a growth mind-set with I do. This will allow my students to become "deep learners" and grow. In Math, we have a lot of open discussion about how a person solved a particular problem and why. I didn't realize how much that process was helping my students in developing a growth mindset. One of the things we started doing at the beginning of the new year (January 2020) was to state some growth mindset phrases after our classroom promise. This was done on a daily basis. Every student who walks into my classroom has the ability to grow intellectually. I also have the responsibility of choosing my words and phrases carefully so that they can grow and be engaged 6-7 year old children.

]]> 2020-05-05 14:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552332846 Fixed vs. Growth sjbabb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552721475 Reading these articles really struck a chord with me. Math was brought up several times in the readings because I think it's so easy and common for people to say "I'm just not good at math" or "Math is not my thing." I'm learning that this is such a fixed mindset to have. I hear these things all the time with struggling learners in my classroom, and I try my best to make them see their potential...but it can be challenging! It's especially difficult when their parents say to me at conferences "Well I wasn't good at math either, it runs in the family." So a take-away I have is that when students have a fixed mindset, it's possible that they've been influenced outside of school to feel that way. Developing a growth mindset is important for teachers, students, and parents if we truly want all students to unlock their full potential! It's my job to be an advocate to my students and teach them that embracing challenges, making mistakes, and pushing onward when we experience setbacks is all part of the process to achieving success!]]> 2020-05-05 17:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552721475 All Students Can Learn sjbabb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552781886 I loved learning about how to reward and praise "yet." This was very fascinating to me and I think it's super important in developing a growth mindset. If we are stuck on praising students based on their intelligence, we're modeling a fixed mindset approach. On the contrary, praising students on their efforts, perseverance, strategies, and focus will help foster a growth mindset. It was mentioned in the video that the University of Washington developed a new math game that rewards students for their effort, strategy, and progress rather than if they got the problem right or wrong. This is so cool, and studies showed that students persevered through challenging problems better when rewarded in those ways. It's crucial for teachers to praise all students for their progress and efforts because all students truly can succeed! And as I'm starting to understand, developing the right mindset is very powerful!]]> 2020-05-05 17:27:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552781886 Mindset Matters! Halle Blum https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552808221 Fixed versus growth mindset is an interesting topic of discussion. Last year, my school did a book study on this very thing. The biggest takeaway from the articles for me was the our words as educators matter! We can teach growth mindset all day long, but if we don't use consistent language such as ("yet!", or "mistakes help you learn", "how could we solve this problem a different way?", "what is challenging? what are some solutions to your problem?"). Teaching kids to respond to challenges, obstacles, effort, criticism, and success of others (Carol Dweck, infographic) is important and we must model those same responses.]]> 2020-05-05 17:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552808221 Nicole Stalboerger- Fixed VS Growth nrstal19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552855960 As educators we hear this all the time- fixed vs growth mindset. It's something that we get a lot of PD on, at least in my district. One of the biggest takeaways from the articles is the conversations that we have with our students. I work in a high poverty school, so all the time I hear from my students that they can't do something or they failed last trimester so why try this time around. I always turn that around and say that they can do that. Just because you don't understand something now, doesn't mean you won't be able to eventually. The power of YET is huge! ]]> 2020-05-05 17:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552855960 Students Can Learn Anything! hxblum19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552885041 One of the biggest jobs as a teacher is to cheer our students on when things get tough. There's a reason our job exists, we provide instruction to kids who don't know the material YET! However, in the words of Jack McDermott, "We need more than cheerleaders...we need strategies" This was a good quote for me to hear. Sometimes we can get caught up in which students have "natural talent" and which students need to work harder. This isn't the correct mindset. We should praise the work ethic! We need to remember that students can learn anything--and even those who are on or above grade level can grow their brains in some capacity. We must provide instruction that meets this need.]]> 2020-05-05 18:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552885041 Bailey Lundquist - Fixed & Growth Mindsets bxlund19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552904383 One of the biggest take-aways I got from the articles was the importance of having a growth mindset ourselves and how we talk to students. It's important to see the opportunity presented to us in challenges. We can persevere and grow through mistakes and failures. Instead of believing we do not have the talent or skill to do something when we do it wrong, we know we just can't do it YET. Framing mistakes as opportunities for growth is so important with our students and ourselves. How we act when confronted with obstacles, criticism, challenges, etc., can define how our students handle those things as well. ]]> 2020-05-05 18:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552904383 Nicole Stalboerger- Endless Possibilites nrstal19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552923739 Another big takeaway from the articles is that any student can learn- the possibilities are endless. One of the articles mentioned how a runner and to keep practicing and think of herself as a runner. Our students also need to think that they can do the work, assignment, test, etc. They need practice and dedication. "But when you dedicate yourself to showing up each day and focusing on the habits that form a better identity, that's when you learn and develop." There are endless possibilites that are students can do and they can acheive them!]]> 2020-05-05 18:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552923739 Phylicia (Schindler) Elvestad - Fixed and Growth Mindset https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552925520 Before our students can develop a growth mindset on their own then they need someone to believe in them. Growth mindset is believing that you can even when your mind is telling you you can't. Basic abilities are developed through hard work and dedication. Students with fixed mindsets do not engage in the process of learning. As educator's we can instill a culture of growth mindsets in our teaching and learning. The mindset affects what we want and whether we succeed in getting it. When you have a growth mindset you will reach higher levels of achievement and when you have a fixed mindset you will plateau and achieve less than your fullest potential. Your view of yourself can determine everything, even for the rest of your life. ]]> 2020-05-05 18:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552925520 Bailey Lundquist - Praise the Process bxlund19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552926370 In order to help our students have a growth mindset we need to praise the process. We frame mistakes as opportunities for growth, we have the power of yet! But in order for our students to persevere we need to acknowledge their work ethic. Everyone can work hard at something. If we praise the process our students may not get as frustrated when the result is not desirable. When our students are working hard we also need to give them more than our praise. Giving our students strategies that fit their needs will help them to earn that desirable result.]]> 2020-05-05 18:23:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552926370 Marissa Eggerichs: Fixed vs Growth Mindset mjegge19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552980414 As I was reading through the articles on mindset and the affect it can have on behavior, I was able to make several connections to prior knowledge and experiences I've had in regards to mindset. I specifically remember my art pedagogy professor in college making us promise her that we would never say "I'm not a good draw-er" or "I'm no artist" before drawing something on the board for our classes. She talked about how even something so small like that models a fixed mindset to our students, and they will begin to make comments that are similar. My biggest takeaway from these articles is that teachers are influential, and we need to be intentional in our feedback to ensure we are helping to develop growth mindsets in our students. We should focus on praising the process and the effort, and not necessarily the final product. We should focus on the strategies used and the hard work put in to solving a problem, and make sure we do not attribute their success to a specific talent or intelligence level. ]]> 2020-05-05 18:46:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/552980414 Phylicia (Schindler) Elvestad: Teachers must believe in students! https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553013821 I was really shocked by the graph in one of the resources that showed that educators didn't believe students could raise their intelligence levels, while the students believed they could. I guess I have never thought my students couldn't get any smarter. If we don't believe our students will get any smarter and if we don't believe in them - then how can they believe in themself? It is more important to tell a student "Not Yet" and then offer them strategies for working hard, than it is to tell them to try again. We need to hold a growth mindset ourselves and about the students we serve. There are many ways to change a negative attitude about our kids into a positive one. I like the poster that was included as one of the resources. For example, instead of being frustrated that your kids want their way all of the time - you can be thankful that you raised them to be assertive. In order for our kids and students to have a growth mindset, we need to believe in them as well. ]]> 2020-05-05 19:00:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553013821 Katie O'Brien https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553139111 One of my biggest take aways was not to let your results define you. I thought that was a very interesting statement, because so often we are striving for the next big thing in life. When in all actuality we should be "focusing of the habits that form a better identity." We should focus on the process to become better at something and not necessarily the end result. I know that after going through these articles and watching the TED talk that I need to get better at showing students my growth mindset and letting them know that they can do hard things. Students need to know that trying and making mistakes is how we learn. In my classroom I have a sign up that says FAIL equals First Attempt In Learning, so I do talk about it often in my room, but I also catch myself saying, "I'm not a very good drawer or things of that nature. I just started using the power of yet phrase in my classroom this year and will continue to put this in my students vocabulary in my other classes. Believing in yourself is half the battle. ]]> 2020-05-05 19:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553139111 Anna Galloway https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553257625 As obvious as it is I learned that behavior plays a large role in your fixed or growth mindset. As teachers we want our students to change their mindset, but before they can, we have too. We should be a role model and share our experiences, (both positive and negative) in changing our mindset. ]]> 2020-05-05 21:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553257625 Growth vs Fixed Mindset efbaue19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553259649 I think one of my biggest take-aways as a teacher is that it is my responsibility as a teacher to instill the beliefs of having a growth mindset in my students. Especially since my students are so young (2nd Grade) I think that they are very impressionable at this time. One of the biggest ways I can do this is by showing them that I make mistakes and that these help me to learn and grow. I also think that I can embrace having a growth mindset by speaking about challenges in a positive light. One thing I have been focused on doing in my classroom is by writing growth mindset feedback to my students. For example, with their writing assignments I do not just give them a grade on a rubric, but I give them a personal way they can improve. I think continuing to use growth mindset language will help them to begin to think in a similar manner. Lastly, through reading these articles I realized that we need to think less about the end goal (like getting an A) and more about the process. That is a very powerful thing to remember even as an adult, because I think in some ways we have been trained to always be looking for the end goal.]]> 2020-05-05 21:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553259649 Anna Galloway https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553283992 All students can learn was my big take away from these articles. I feel that this is the reason I became I teacher. Not all students can learn the same way, the same pace, or even in the same day, BUT they are capable!
Failing is part of the process and as a teacher I need to teach my students that it is okay to fail as long as you don't give up and continue to try.]]> 2020-05-05 21:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553283992 Teachers must believe students can learn efbaue19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553301625 What stood out to me most was the example from the TED talk of a school that gave out the grade "not yet!" I think that is really putting the idea of having a growth mindset into action and is showing that the teacher does believe they can get there. So often, students determine their intelligence based off a score or grade they receive. I think by giving them a grade of "not yet" you are showing them that they might not be there yet, but you will help them to get there and believe they can get there. The graph that showed the statistic of less teachers than students believing they could increase their intelligence saddened me. I think that it is our job as teachers to get them to truly believe and understand that they can increase their intelligence with hard work, perseverance, and commitment. ]]> 2020-05-05 21:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553301625 Marissa Eggerichs: Believing all students can learn! mjegge19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553368516 My biggest takeaway from these articles is that teachers are not meant to simply be cheerleaders. It may not be enough to simply fill your students with positive feedback such as "you worked hard! Keep trying!" Teachers should, yes, praise the effort and progress, but should then follow it up with specific strategies for improving. Growth mindset is taught best when it combines praise of effort with good teaching. Another thing that stuck out to me was that teachers tend to have more of a fixed mindset towards student intelligence than students do! It is important for teachers to believe in that all students can learn, all students can make progress, and all students can persevere through challenges. ]]> 2020-05-05 22:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553368516 Believing All Students Can Learn! Chris Reed https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553454143 "We can still learn from our mistakes. The legendary basketball coach John Wooden says that you’re not a failure until you start to assign blame. That’s when you stop learning from your mistakes – you deny them." This quote really hit home for me. My little learners are constantly making mistakes but that is part of learning. How we deal with those mistakes has a huge impact on our mindset. I will purposely make mistakes in front of the whole class so that I can model a growth mindset for them. They all have the potential to learn and increase their knowledge. It is our job to meet our students where they are and then challenge them. We need to set high expectations; they will rise to the occasion.]]> 2020-05-05 23:39:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553454143 Christina McNulty https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553559334 My biggest take away from the articles was "focus on the process, not the product." I think this is such a shift in thinking compared to traditional views of success, both in school and life, and if we can help our students understand that the process of learning is more important than the end product, our students will understand that "productive struggle is a part of the learning cycle." The first article talked about how mistakes can deepen the understanding, and make the learning more meaningful. Another big take away for me was to acknowledge the process and the effort, instead of the outcome when giving praise. In the second article, it discussed how something as simple as wording can have a major impact on improvement and to praise wisely. I think this is crucial for us to remember and reflect on, so we can give meaningful praise and feedback to our students in order to help them on their journey to having a growth mindset. I think of this especially with my struggling reading and math students- how can I use my words more wisely to help them strengthen their growth mindset?

]]> 2020-05-06 01:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553559334 Christina McNulty https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553598030 My big takeaway from the articles is that everyone can learn! I loved when Carol Dweck talked about the school who gave the grade of "not yet." How powerful of a message for students to receive and to instill the power of growth mindset! The article that discussed coupling belief with strategies also stood out to me. We, as teachers, need to provide feedback with specific strategies that students can use to improve. We also must embody and model a growth mindset, if we want to support our students in developing their growth mindset. I really liked the quote: "the growth mindset embodies a passion for learning rather than a hunger for approval."

]]> 2020-05-06 01:58:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553598030 Jen Petersen jjpete19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553622502 As I read the articles there were several things that stood out to me. However, in one of the articles they asked the question, "Are your beliefs holding you back?" The biggest difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset is what we believe is possible. I think sometimes we don't even realize that what is standing in our way of doing something is the belief that it's possible. This is true for our students and everyone else. As educators we have to show our students we believe they can do something even if they don't believe it themselves yet. In my classroom I have the saying, "mistakes are proof you are trying" in several places. I have also implemented a chant the students repeat back to me when I say something is a "challenge." They repeat back, "WE LOVE A CHALLENGE!" My goal is to try to get them excited about trying something new and not worry as much if they are able to do it right away. They just can't do it YET!]]> 2020-05-06 02:22:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553622502 Jen Petersen jjpete19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553660132 As educators one of the most important things we can do is to let our students know that we believe in them. We need to be more than just cheerleaders who say, "Good job!" when they are done and focus on the process they took. The power of YET is so important when it comes to a growth mindset. In one of the articles the author talked about the impact of saying "not yet" when a student is struggling. How when teachers follow it up with specific strategies for learning it has a greater impact on the student developing a growth mindset than when teachers simply say, "try again." It is important that we believe in our students and their potential and help them see that the struggle of the process is where the true learning and growth happens.]]> 2020-05-06 03:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553660132 Katelyn Limberg: There are growth mindsets and there are fixed mindsets. krlimb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553669462 One major takeaway I had is that our beliefs may be conscious and subconscious. We may not even be self-aware of our tendencies of a fixed or growth mindset. I found it interesting that they made the point about having a fixed mindset as an excuse to not practice something; when we don't practice that skill, we aren't even aware of our own potential! I have reflected on these articles and realized we all have to start somewhere. We are all beginners at one point at anything we do in life! The only way we get better or improve.. is through practice! You have to make little daily changes in order to create a larger change in the long run. It's like the example of you're not going to run a marathon in one day, but you have to start somewhere; you'll start with half a mile on the first day, then a mile the next day, then a mile and a half the next day, etc. Baby steps! Progress takes time. :)

]]> 2020-05-06 03:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553669462 Katelyn Limberg: Teachers must believe students can learn. krlimb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553683746 My largest take-aways from these links were:
1. Our students are constantly looking to us, as educators and role models, to see how we respond to failure. What types of things are we saying about ourselves in front of our students that they're listening to? Are we always speaking with a growth mindset? One where we are all a work in progress? Or do we hold ourselves to a level of perfection, because we are the teacher!
2. It's all about our perspective on how we look at situations. I found the parenting document very interesting, because I think we, as a society, are so quick to get upset or annoyed in any of those given circumstances (clingy, demanding, whiny) but if we look at those situations from a different point of view... it may change how we react in the moment.
3. It's not always going to be easy. But we have to start somewhere. Change your beliefs and push your abilities each day little by little and you can put anything you put your mind to... with effort and perseverance. ]]> 2020-05-06 03:29:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/553683746 Katie OBrien https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555164776 I thought the parenting document was very interesting, it is very easy to react instead of just taking a deep breath and figuring out how best to respond to situation. Children learn from their parents growing up. As the adults in their life we have to set the example.
The other article that I found interesting was why growth mindset is essential. Just as in the parenting article, we have to change our outlook to "I get to" instead of "I have to." By looking at things in a new perspective it changes your whole attitude towards the situation. Instead of the child being demanding, they are being assertive. The other take away was that people with a growth mindset see failures or setbacks as motivating. They see them as learning opportunities or areas where they can grow. We have to instill this mindset in our students, so they are not discouraged when they struggle, but are motivated by it. ]]> 2020-05-06 15:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555164776 Mariah Adams mxadam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555297092 Something that really stood out to me was in the panoramaed article. They talked about how students don't need cheerleaders, they need someone to guide their thinking/learning. As a PE teacher this is so relevant. How is, "good job," "you got this," almost there" going to help a student understand what they actually need to improve on? Giving students concrete examples on how they can improve whatever they are doing will set them up for success. It is a challenge to always be thinking of productive feedback for our students but that is how we teach them the importance of learning rather than the completion. ]]> 2020-05-06 16:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555297092 Mariah Adams mxadam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555322018 In the article 'Why is Growth Mindset Essential for Learning' I strongly agree with not holding higher value on students who have natural ability because it robs the other students of their motivation to learn that same ability. Students who work harder to reach the same skill level as someone who is "naturally" good at get that internal motivation that drives them to succeed. But if we are constantly holding someone with natural ability on a pedestal, that student who needs to put in a lot of work and effort will soon become self conscious and shut down. After hearing that someone else has a natural ability that they do not have, they will likely get frustrated and give up, which is the opposite of what we want to be teaching out students. ]]> 2020-05-06 16:43:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555322018 Rewiring the Brain hxblum19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555334260 It's important to teach students the science behind why a growth mindset is an important thing to develop. Explain to them that neurons are things in their brain that can literally grow, make connections elsewhere in the brain, and get stronger. This is fascinating! For younger students, it looks like there are great visuals to use to help them understand this more. "Growth Mindset is about growth (in the brain), not just effort!"]]> 2020-05-06 16:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555334260 Challenges are a good thing! hxblum19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555350141 These videos and articles reminded me of teaching math. That is a subject that students typically find more challenging than other (generalizing from what I've seen). Teachers can also scaffold and also differentiate math in ways that meets the needs of all learners. It's important that teachers provide just enough challenge to students so they have the potential to feel successful, while also working through something tough. The feeling after figuring out something challenging is a great one! It is my hope that through teaching growth mindset, students will continue to want challenging work (for their level) and seek out new problem solving strategies to be successful.]]> 2020-05-06 16:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555350141 Change your thinking and Grow your Brain! bxlund19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555370416 The articles and videos helped me to understand the importance of teaching our students about the brain. I loved how we can show our students the brain and talk about Neurons and how our brain can make new connections, grow and change. I talk a lot about "growing our brains" in my class and having some science to tie into that would strengthen our beliefs. Rewiring our brains to think that we can grow and change is so important. Praising effort is a great first step, but we have to be committed to growth.]]> 2020-05-06 17:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555370416 Challenge bxlund19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555386334 These readings made me think of one of my kiddos who is pretty great at reading. She does not want to read books that she does not know all of the words in it. We have had many conversations about how she can become a better reader when she learns new words. With her I need to provide books that are challenging for her, but are not near impossible. During guided reading groups I work to provide challenging experiences since I am there to provide assistance. These readings taught me the importance of using a strategies that work for my kids, they don't have to be the "best" strategies out there. If it works for my kiddo it is the best strategy for them.]]> 2020-05-06 17:06:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555386334 Brett Schmidt- Mindsets matter https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555443102 One of the key characteristics I saw was from the reading on student achievement and success. It really made sense to me how they showed the importance of how students thought and what they meant in your classroom. Fixed mindset v growth mindset was not something I had really given much thought to until this point but can see how important it is. ]]> 2020-05-06 17:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555443102 Brett Schmidt- Beliefs can help and hurt you https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555448592 The following is a quote from the reading "For example, if you say, “I'm not a math person” then that belief acts as an easy excuse to avoid practicing math. The fixed mindset prevents you from failing in the short–run, but in the long–run it hinders your ability to learn, grow, and develop new skills." This really made me think about students and I am sure we all hear things like this being said every single day or at least when class was in session. It is so important to remember that short term easiness and success does not lead to long term outcomes. ]]> 2020-05-06 17:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555448592 Thinking + Your Brain nrstal19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555455132 The articles showed me the importance of your brain and growth mindset. We need to talk to our students about their brain and how it works and discuss the value of making mistakes. I tell my kiddos all the time in my classroom that it is okay to make mistakes. That means that you are learning!]]> 2020-05-06 17:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555455132 Brett Schmidt- What is growth mindset https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555458827 Before the reading I didn't know a whole lot about the topic area. After seeing the pdf that talks about what happens with someone with a growth mindset it really made things simple. It did a great job at showing the meaning of having a growth mindset and some of the takeaways I saw were: failure is a learning opportunity, never give up, its okay to ask for help and effort is key. I think that if we can sell our students on getting better at these few simple things all of our classrooms could achieve more. ]]> 2020-05-06 17:32:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555458827 Nicole Stalboerger- Learning + Challenges nrstal19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555467395 In one article a quote really stood out to me, "When you exercise your brain, things will get easier" This reminds me of my routine in my classroom. Students enter the room and answer the bell ringer questions and write in their planner. Eventually, this becomes super easy for students to do because they have practiced it over and over again. Another name for this is pathways: if you do the same thing enough times your brain eventually makes the same connections between neurons! ]]> 2020-05-06 17:36:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555467395 Brett Schmidt- All students can learn https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555467464 This one is very important as an educator. When I think about my individual classroom I will always have those 3-5 students who just pick up on things quicker and or have done some of the things I am covering in class before. This can be good and bad it shows the other students that they can achieve the outcome but for some it makes them feel like they start off behind others and that can be frustrating and I have had students do everything short of give up because of it. The reading and pdf showed the importance of failure and feedback and most of all effort. ]]> 2020-05-06 17:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/555467464 Annie Babbitt - Instilling Growth https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/556404858 The biggest thing I got from the articles is how much is matters the way you phrase your praise. Students will feel able to improve if you tell guide them to success by using "yet" statements. Rather than telling them how to solve a problem, you ask them to figure it out and work with them to find their own strategies. I love this so much because as a music teacher I see students' strengths and weaknesses more than other area of school and there is no way you can improve your singing voice without having that growth mindset. I tell students to not be afraid to make mistakes all the time, but now I'm looking for a better way to phrase that.]]> 2020-05-07 04:22:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/556404858 Annie Babbitt - Flipping to positive thinking https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/556419627 What I got out of the resources is that a growth mindset is by and large very positive. When looking at the parenting infographics, the growth mindset changes looking at negative behavior from your children and realizing what is really happening. When you do this, you are much less likely to take the behavior personally and you are able to react in an appropriate and loving way. This is just the same with our students. I think it would be impossible to teach a growth mindset without having a lot of patience. We also need to flip our thoughts from what is happening in front of us to the reasons why students may be performing in a certain way. All of this takes practice, too.]]> 2020-05-07 04:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/556419627 Growing Your Brain - Chris Reed https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/557418231 We have a huge opportunity to help our students grow their brain. I teach first grade students and we will talk about how what we are doing is good for the brain. It could be the movement activity or the dendrite challenge. When they understand, there is a buy in that occurs and they naturally want to participate. When you look at research, there are so many things we can do to help our students learn, especially where the brain in concerned. This will also help with their mind-set.

]]> 2020-05-07 13:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/557418231 Morgan Serstad masers19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/558244747 This concept had me thinking about first and second grade PE. We do so much skill work and the students use ¨I can´t" or ¨its too hard¨ a lot. It is a great opportunity to incorporate growth mindset and share with them that in PE we can grow our bodies and brains to be able to do more. I recently started recording day one of our striking unit and then the last day so that I can show some students that are my ¨I cant¨ kids, that they can! They can grow and develop! After reading the articles, it has inspired me to do this more often!

]]> 2020-05-07 18:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/558244747 Challenges masers19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/558272722 This characteristic is my favorite so far! In PE I teach students how challenges make us healthier, stronger, and smarter. I allow students to pick equipment that challenges them. If a student is performing a skill and has clearly mastered it, I love asking them how they could make it more difficult so that they can problem solve and practice overcoming obstacles. For myself, I need to let failure happen so I can grow and avoid the fear of failure which can stop me from even trying new things sometimes. ]]> 2020-05-07 18:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/558272722 Developing a Growth Mindset jxknut19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/562581906 I liked the article that said developing a growth mindset is a science, not a brainwashing. You can't just tell students to have a growth mindset, you need to show them what that means and let them experience it. It mentioned one of the most important things to tell students is your brain CAN get stronger and smarter. Also, it was a good reminder for me when the article mentioned that we need to have a growth mindset about growth mindset. This will be a process for students, and they won't gain a growth mindset overnight or after one activity. Often teachers are eager to see results immediately, and this won't be the case with educating with a growth mindset. ]]> 2020-05-10 12:23:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/562581906 All Students Can Learn jxknut19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/562613818 The math example in the article directly related to how our current math curriculum is. It is easy to teach students the predetermined strategy and move on. I have been working hard for the last few years to slow down in my teaching when it comes to students sharing out strategies. Yes, some strategies are more efficient but each student is challenged in their own way by using their own strategies to solve math problems.

Also, in the PDF it reminded me to let failure happen. That is so tough as you want to find ways for students to be successful or feel successful. I have found myself in the past taking out more challenging questions so my students didn't get frustrated or quit, and now I realize how important those questions are to help build a growth mindset!]]> 2020-05-10 12:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/562613818 Anna Galloway https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/563434628 I liked how the article talked about the science behind growth mindset in a child friendly manner. A great battle I have as a teacher is explaining higher level content to my younger students. I also like how the article explained that wanting our students to change and just asking them to do so results in our students not wanting to try new things.

]]> 2020-05-10 21:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/563434628 Anna Galloway https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/563452161 My favorite take away was the PDF document on failure. Teaching our students that failure is okay and in fact is needed to learn and master things can be a hard concept to teach and understand. I want my students to be successful so watching my students fail is difficult and I often want to find ways for them to be successful, but this article reminded me that failing is okay and is part of the learning process.
This also relates to my mindset quiz I took last week. My quiz showed that when I fail or things get hard I tend to give up, this PDF also helped remind me that failure is part of the process and instead of giving up, I need to embrace it.
]]> 2020-05-10 21:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/563452161 Sarah Petersen https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/563592134 I really liked the visuals of the brain from the big life journal and the one of how to explain growth mindset to kids. I do think it is important to teach out students the science behind growth mindset. The first visual was great showing and explaining that we have neurons inside our brain that can grow and make connections. We need to teach our students that growth mindset is a process and that it does not develop over night. The article said, "to try guiding students towards it little by little." That is important to remind our students, yet remember as a teacher.

]]> 2020-05-10 23:59:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/563592134 Impact on Growth Mindset dlmoel18 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/563716777 I enjoyed this reading as it made me think of not only my teaching but my coaching style. I like how it talked about how you can improve your intelligence with persistence, effort and a focus on learning and not just relying on your skills. The growth mindset is about working hard and accepting failure as a opportunity to get better. This is something I teach in my PE class when kids get mad about losing a game we are playing. It is a great opportunity to let them know that it is ok to loose and with better teamwork and communication next time, you can improve. In a coaching world, there is so much stress on winning and losing, kids are afraid to fail. I get to have great conversations with my athletes about the importance of not always winning but learning from what we can improve on. I say "we" because it is a team effort including their coaches.
I see a lot of fixed mindsets in class and with sports as well. That is why there is so much arguing and complaining when something doesn't go well. They are fixed on the end result and not the process. This is very hard to change and takes a lot of time.]]> 2020-05-11 02:21:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/563716777 Growth and Fixed Mindsets dlmoel18 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/563731554 After reading this article and watching the Ted Talk, I liked the scenario of the Royal Flush. If you are teaching or learning and you are bluffing, that is the fixed mindset. The growth mindset will be looking at the cards you are dealt and working and finding ways to improve your hand even though it might not be the strongest hand dealt.
I liked the Ted Talk video and it really made me think of the words, "not yet". It really made sense when I focus on the end result and failure. I can use it in my classroom and in sports. If and when failure occurs, I need to remember that it is not failure unless we quit at that point. Using the "not yet" mentality, it reinforces the building process. We can set goals and if we don't reach them, think, adjust and be fine with "not yet". ]]> 2020-05-11 02:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/563731554 Beliefs and Behaviors dlmoel18 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/563744109 I really connected with this article like the previous ones. My biggest takeaway was that we need to focus on the process and not the outcome in a growth mindset. I thought a lot about coaching wrestling and how at the beginning of the season, my coaching staff and I will have the wrestlers write a SMART goal for short term, long term and a life goal on where they want to be. We spend time discussing them with our wrestlers and come back to them periodically when things might need to be revisited. This reminds them that failure is fine as long as we are adjusting and working for our final goal. Bumps in the road are normal and only help us grow.]]> 2020-05-11 02:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/563744109 Growth / Fixed Mindset PDF dlmoel18 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/563750591 I enjoyed looking at these two posters/charts. The growth mindset part really solidified the readings that we did. I liked looking at the Fixed Mindset part and the 4 components it shared. I believe that making change happen truly starts with taking a look at yourself and your own needs. I like how it lead up to seeing the possibilities. If you know your own areas that need to be worked on, you can change your own attitudes and become a better educator and leader with those skills.]]> 2020-05-11 03:00:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/563750591 Your Brain Can Grow! - Scott Babbitt sjbabb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/563825057 I found all of this to be really interesting and it all made perfect sense to me. I love what the second article said: "It can be tempting to explain what a growth mindset is and what a fixed mindset is and then simply tell students they "should" have a growth mindset. That approach is sure to backfire." I totally agree with this because that'd be the easy thing to do and it wouldn't work. It's way more powerful to students when they can envision an idea and relate it to something they're familiar with. That's why I really liked the graphic organizer's suggestion of having students write down a list of activities that was once difficult but then became easier with practice. Applying this concept when teaching them about growth mindset allows students to see the validity in the process of developing a growth mindset and understanding how it actually works. Plus, learning about how the brain grows is super interesting and engaging as is, so it's a total win-win!]]> 2020-05-11 04:40:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/563825057 Embracing Challenges - Scott Babbitt sjbabb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/563839390 These videos and articles were fun for me to look at because I am such a firm believer in the power of failure. Every year, I make it a point to ensure I have something on my classroom walls that talks about mistakes, failures, or challenges and how they make us better learners. I also address this philosophy several times throughout the first weeks of school. It's always been so important to me that my students know that I, as there teacher, will never look down on them for making mistakes. Making a mistake or failing at something only makes us stronger when we have the right mindset. I think back to an elementary teacher of mine talking about this to my class when learning about Thomas Edison and the invention of the lightbulb. She told us that his teachers told him as a child that he was "too stupid to learn," but he never gave up on his inventions as an adult and kept learning anyways. I also learned from her that it took him over 1,000 failed attempts until his lightbulb was successful. Think about what life would be like right now if the Thomas Edison's of the world didn't persevere through challenges. I've never forgotten that lesson as a student and it's stuck with me as an educator now, too. The point is, failure is a stepping stone to success, just like one of the graphic organizers says!]]> 2020-05-11 04:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/563839390 Ali Pekarna apekarna https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/564745155 I found that experiment conducted with the rats fascinating! The rats that were simulated while in their cages actually resulted in having brains that weighed more?! That is so interesting to me- something I will definitely be taking back and sharing with my 7th graders. So often I tell my students that when we try new strategies, make mistakes, and ask questions we are strengthening our brain which is like a muscle. I often use the analogy of going to the gym with them. I try to explain that when we go workout at the gym we are making our muscles stronger- the same thing occurs when we challenge our brain! It is such a good reminder to encourage our kiddos that when things are challenging it means you are growing and becoming stronger.]]> 2020-05-11 12:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/564745155 Ali Pekarna apekarna https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/564748351 The phrase “failing forward” really stood out to me in the last PDF. The term “failing” has such a negative connotation but if we can explain to our students that when we fail we are really moving forward if we take the time to learn from those failures. This reminds me of an essay assignment that I give my 7th graders in Language Arts. When we begin the essay I always tell my students that your essay will never really be complete because there is ALWAYS more you can add to improve your writing. We do many revisions along the way and many students get frustrated by this process as they simply want to check the assignment of the list (I understand this mindset because I too like to see items get crossed off my list); however, I tell students that the questions I pose throughout the revision process are meant to challenge them and therefore make them strong and resilient. We never want the fear of making mistakes to stop us from starting in the first place or trying something new!]]> 2020-05-11 12:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/564748351 Sarah Petersen https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/564861073 My favorite take away from reading these documents was the last one on Failure is a Great Thing. They shifted the word failure to a positive. I loved seeing the acronym for FAIL (First Attempt At Learning). I would love to create a poster for my classroom using this acronym as a reminder for my students and even myself that just because you made a mistake does not mean you failed. I also loved how we do need to celebrate our failure or mistakes that are made. We need to praise and give encouragement to those mistakes, its shows our students that its ok! Lastly, I loved the section on "failing forward". It is a great take away in that it shifts the mindset of the word being negative into a positive. Failing forward means that you are learning from the mistakes that were made. I have a few first graders that would benefit from this. I look forward to implementing the language of fail into my classroom. (not as a negative, but as a positive)

]]> 2020-05-11 13:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/564861073 Janae Warfield https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/564911739 One of the quotes that really resonated with me in the article, "Teaching a Growth Mindset" is the following, "Growth mindset is about growth, not just effort." I agree that often times people feel that if they try harder they will be able to succeed. However, there is a lot more to it than that and this is a great reminder that it is not simply that easy. Students and educators need to understand that trying harder and different strategies will help them succeed in their learning now and in the future.

]]> 2020-05-11 13:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/564911739 Janae Warfield https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/564913702 I really enjoyed learning about the brain and how it connects to growth mindset. The brain is very complex and it is amazing to see how it grows and changes over time. It's a great reminder that when you exercise your brain, things that may have been difficult, will become easier. I think this is a great reminder for our students. The more they exercise their brain, the easier it will become which in turn helps their growth mindset. I had many takeaways from the article on how to explain growth mindset to kids. It is a complex topic so it is good to have ideas on how to teach it and communicate it in an appropriate way.

]]> 2020-05-11 13:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/564913702 Janae Warfield https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/564915332

The biggest takeaway from these articles is how much our students look up to us to help them and their growth mindset. It is so important to always have positive thoughts and to encourage students in their learning. There is so much power in the words and praises that we show our students. It can truly make such a difference on how our students learn, think, and retain information.

]]> 2020-05-11 13:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/564915332 Christina McNulty cnmcnu19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565121874 My biggest take away was that we need to "show them, don't tell them," when it comes to teaching our students about growth mindset. I think this is so important to remember. Also, that students are more likely to have a growth mindset and be interested in learning if they understand how the brain works. We cannot just tell students that having a growth mindset is important and expect them to instantly change their mindset. I also liked the ideas of how to explain the brain and how it works to kids. I thought there were some great hands on learning options!]]> 2020-05-11 15:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565121874 Samantha Eisenbraun https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565221212 My biggest take away from these resources was showing student how the brain works will help them realize that they can change their perspective and mindset. Students will remember a lot more of the information if they are able to make an experiment or poster about something rather than just listening to a teacher talk about it. I liked the idea about creating a brain poster so that students remember the parts of the brain and how they can be stretched to change their mindset.]]> 2020-05-11 15:33:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565221212 Samantha Eisenbraun https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565234027 My biggest take away from these resources is that we need to teach and model failure. We live in a society where students feel they need to be perfect. It is so important for teachers to take those moments when we mess up and model how to get thru them with a growth mindset. We also need to have personal conversations with students when they fail. We need to encourage them to get back up and try again and change their mindset.]]> 2020-05-11 15:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565234027 Christina McNulty cnmcnu19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565270752 My biggest take away was that we need to shift the idea of failure to a positive so students can understand that failure is not a bad thing. We need to let our students experience failure and celebrate it. We can do this by asking the right questions: What did you learn from this? What would you do differently next time? I really liked the video of the school with the motto "Tiger Up." Our students need to embrace that things will not come easily and to expect a struggle, but understand that struggle will lead you to deeper learning .]]> 2020-05-11 15:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565270752 Mariah Adams mxadam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565529507 Within the "how to explain growth mindset to kids" poster, I connected with the celebrate mistakes idea. I think that connects well to all aspects of school but it's nice to see something that can connect very well in PE. Students make mistakes all the time, everyone is a beginner at something. We all make mistakes and we learn from those mistakes. That is why we talk about muscle memory, if you are just learning a new skill, you don't have that muscle memory. For me, it's important to remind students of that. We don't just automatically get muscle memory, you have to work hard for that.. which includes making mistakes. ]]> 2020-05-11 17:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565529507 Mariah Adams mxadam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565546963 In the article, "introducing students to the malleable brain" it talks about how you may not succeed just by trying harder. If you are trying to make a layup but you aren't practicing the right techniques, it doesn't matter how hard you are trying. You aren't going to see much success if you don't cover the basics of a layup and practice the skills that lead up to a full layup. I think it's important to show students how to put in effort but also teaching them to look at problems from multiple different angels so they can try to solve that problem using different view points or techniques.]]> 2020-05-11 17:20:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565546963 Mariah Adams mxadam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565563987 My biggest take away in the YouTube video is that certain experiences can create new connections within your neurons. This means that your brain is literally rewiring itself, learning, and growing. But depending on what we are currently experiencing, these neurons are constantly changing and adapting to what is happening around us.]]> 2020-05-11 17:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565563987 Mariah Adams mxadam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565577876 Something I took away from the poster about teaching your students that failure can be a great thing is the concept of failing forward. Asking students "what did you learn from this" or "what can you do differently" may help students really understand why failing is important. If they didn't fail, they wouldn't have realized xy&z. Instead of looking at failure as a bad thing, we can help students realize there are a lot of positives for messing up.]]> 2020-05-11 17:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565577876 Sam Stormoen slstor19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565696422 "It's a science lesson, not brainwashing." We can't expect students to have a growth mindset by simply telling them they should and that they can learn from their mistakes. We should be teaching students about their brain and the connections/pathways that form and be strengthened between neurons. We need to show them a lot of examples, support with evidence, and give them opportunities for hands-on learning with a growth mindset. We can also make them aware of when/how they could be connecting their own neurons.]]> 2020-05-11 18:16:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565696422 Cristina Warfield https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565729037 One of my biggest takeaways was that it is extremely important not just to explain the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset, but instead to TEACH the students how the brain get both smarter and stronger. It is not just a choice the student makes of what mindset to have, but they can be showed how they can help their brain to grow and what they need to do help this happen. I am going to incorporate this learning into my lesson plans for this class!]]> 2020-05-11 18:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565729037 Sam Stormoen slstor19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565732046 I really like the acronym for FAIL (First Attempt In Learning)! My oldest daughter is very hard on herself and when she was in 4K we started a routine for our dinner conversations. We take turns sharing the best part of our day and our fail for the day. I may change the prompt tonight from "What was your fail?" to " What was your First Attempt In Learning today?" A small shift in language, but it's meaning changes from "everyone makes mistakes" to "we learn from our mistakes."]]> 2020-05-11 18:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565732046 Cristina Warfield https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565748067 I appreciated the printable posters that one of the websites had where they reflected on why failure is a positive thing and why it can help to make us better. I think that students get so down on themselves for making mistakes, and I can relate to that a bit. I have a very hard time getting over mistakes that I make. I found it extremely encouraging to read about how failure can make you strong and resilient, help you build your character, and help you to improve and develop problem solving skills. If students were exposed and learned these positive things, I believe their attitude will change during the times when they make mistakes AND they will not be so scared TO make a mistake!]]> 2020-05-11 18:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/565748067 Emily Bauer efbaue19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/566174068 My biggest take-away was that it is important to explain to students how to have a growth mindset in a way that they can understand. The article, "Introducing Students to the Malleable Brain", stated that it is important for the students to understand the scientific aspects of having a growth mindset instead of just showing them a poster with phrases and asking them to think that way. I agree that students are more likely to try to switch their thinking if they have evidence as to why they should. I like idea of making a brain out of clay or coloring in the parts of the brain as an activity for younger students, because it is hands-on and is getting them thinking about the brain at the same time! After, they better understand the how and why they will most likely be more willing to try to have a growth mindset!

]]> 2020-05-11 22:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/566174068 Shari Bishop smbish19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/566275291 Instead of just explaining growth mindset with students, there needs to be activities that engage students in the process. I thought it was interesting in the article that we not only need to focus on trying harder to succeed with the task at hand, but we need to think about the bigger picture. Students need to understand that the strategies that are used are strengthening their brain and this will have a long-term effect on their learning. ]]> 2020-05-11 23:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/566275291 Shari Bishop smbish19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/566294525 I really like the idea of "Tiger Up!" So often I hear or use the phrase "Don't give up!" Using the school name/mascot is an excellent way to respond with a positive instead of a negative "Don't." I can't wait to use this in my classroom!

"Perseverance is mental." was a quote from the video. The more that students persevere the more they build their mental stamina. This can be a very difficult thing to teach. I think coaching students through the times where perseverance is needed is very effective in building their stamina. ]]> 2020-05-12 00:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/566294525 Emily Bauer efbaue19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/566356869 I really enjoyed watching the video of the students at Springfield Renaissance School. This is a school that is the epitome of a school that strives to challenge their students and work to create a growth mindset in their students. It is clear that everyone in the school is working together to push students to be their absolute best. Their school motto, "Work hard, Get Smart, Be Nice" reminded me of the school motto at my school, "We Aim High, We Accept Challenges, We Create Endless Possibilities." I think it is great for a school to have a motto that they are going to live by and have the students live by. It was inspiring to hear of the academic and other accomplishments the students who attend Springfield Renaissance School were able to make because of the way their teachers encouraged them to struggle and make mistakes. ]]> 2020-05-12 01:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/566356869 I can teach my students to develop a more growth mindset. krlimb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/566471352 My largest take-away is that students need to understand the science behind changing their mindset. They simply cannot be brainwashed in you telling them to have a growth mindset. Show them the facts! Explain to them that their brain is a muscle and the more challenges they experience, the more their brain will grow with their neuroplasticity. I would love to print out that PDF to show my students how their brain grows after experiencing challenges and working through mistakes. I wish my teachers would have introduced this mindset change to me when I was going through school, because I wonder if my perspective on difficult tasks would have been different had I known what an amazing organ the brain really is! ]]> 2020-05-12 03:08:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/566471352 Teachers provide academic challenges for all. Students are taught to seek out and embrace challenges and persist in the face of setbacks. krlimb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/566491306 My main take-aways from the links above were that students need to expect confusion and they can expect struggle, because that's when learning happens. I think we get so apprehensive to make our students uncomfortable and struggle, but I am learning it's imperative for students to experience these things! I liked when one of the videos talked about academic courage, because they are allowing themselves to take risks with that courage they are displaying. It teaches students perseverance, which I also believe is a life skill that students should begin developing as soon as possible. They also mentioned allowing students to make sense of their assignments and struggle themselves, because they may not always have someone to bail them out for them. Lastly, failure is important and a part of life. The sooner students can experience failure and realize it's not a "bad" thing, the better. ]]> 2020-05-12 03:32:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/566491306 Neuroplasticity - Annie Babbitt https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/566505998 There's an activity I learned on a PD day once where two people go back and forth counting to three. It is very difficult. Then you make it harder by adding a clap on 2 and a stomp on 3 instead of actually talking. After doing the activity with these increasing difficulty factors, the pair goes back to just saying 1, 2, 3 and it is way easier. The activity from the graphic resource where you make connections to the neuron pathways with yarn would be a fantastic partner to the activity I mentioned above to show kids exactly how a growth mindset works.

]]> 2020-05-12 03:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/566505998 Annie Babbitt https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/566519433 This characteristic completely encompasses the process of learning, memorizing, and practicing music for concert prep. In choir I tell my students when you make a mistake, make it a big one so we all can learn from it. I find the most difficult setback in instilling this part of a growth mindset is teaching the students how to build their confidence to make those big mistakes.]]> 2020-05-12 04:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/566519433 Katie O'Brien kmobri19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/567980351 My biggest take away from these links is that we need to teach the kids how their brain works and all of the potential that they have. Our school recently purchased brain models for each grade level and we had talked about having lessons around the brain to teach the students the possibilities are endless when you realize the capabilities of your brain. I ordered the book My Fantastic Elastic Brian to read to my students, but we never went back after spring break. I think when the students understand how their brain works they might just be more likely to try harder and put forth more effort even if it is something they do not know how to do. Knowledge is power!

]]> 2020-05-12 16:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/567980351 Katie O'Brien kmobri19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/568468547 I think struggling for students is healthy as along as they know how to handle the struggle and failure. So many of my students had a hard time with struggle and would end up getting very angry, throwing things, screaming or completely shutting down. I think along with teaching growth mindset and productive struggle we should also be teaching social emotional strategies to deal with failure and struggle. I loved the video where the teacher allowed the kids to lead the class discussion and I would love to be able to teach my 2nd graders to have conversations about our topics of study without them being offended by someone else's comment to their thoughts. I completely agree that failure is important and that we learn the most from our struggles. I also feel that we have teach our kids how to handle struggle and failures. I was watching my niece last week and she was trying to climb up her little slide, but she was struggling and getting more and more frustrated by the minute. I told her to take her socks off and eventually she got to the top. She was so excited and happy it made watching her struggle worth it. Because lets be honest, it is extremely hard to watch someone struggle.

]]> 2020-05-12 19:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/568468547 Productive Struggle cereed19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/568494948 Allowing students to struggle with challenges will only help them grow. We have to allow them the opportunity to figure things out and we need to allow them to fail. It is so rewarding to see a student figure something out that was extremely challenging for them. Their confidence grows and they feel like they can do anything. We need to challenge our students and help them through a struggle. ]]> 2020-05-12 19:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/568494948 I can teach my students to develop a more growth mindset. pxschi19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/568571433 I loved the different ideas given in the first resource. I think it is important to teach our kids how the brain works first before they can understand the growth mindset. I appreciate all of the activities and tips on how to do this on the posters provided. One quote from the reading that stood out to me is, "It is a science lesson, not brainwashing." This is powerful. We are not forcing our students to have a growth mindset, but when we provide them with lessons about how the mind/brain works then they will become more intrigued. This will hopefully lead them into the direction of wanting to exercise their brain to make it GROW! ]]> 2020-05-12 20:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/568571433 Productive Struggle pxschi19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/568605238 It is important for our students to understand that they need to struggle a little bit in order for their brain to grow. A quote that stuck out to me from one of the readings is, “She absolutely believed in her effort, and with the right resources, she made huge gains.” We need to provide our students with a productive struggle, but we also need to provide them with the right resources for them to be able to learn through the struggle. Once students understand that their intelligence can grow, we need to teach them that the way to get it to grow is to learn new things and to keep exercising the brain. We need to model to our students through our own growth mindsets, believe that our students can grow their intelligence, and offer different ways for students to stretch and grow their brains. ]]> 2020-05-12 20:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/568605238 Teaching students about the brain rlklam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/568735873 My biggest takeaway was that it is important to teach the kids about the brain and how it works. They need to understand that when they exercise the brain, things that were once difficult become a little bit easier. You can't tell a student that they are going to develop a growth mindset but rather teach them what it is and how they can begin to do it. I like the idea of break it down simply for teaching them and even using models like play doh to explain what is going on in their brains.

]]> 2020-05-12 21:47:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/568735873 Productive Struggle rlklam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/568743098 A quote I found interesting was, "Growth mindset is about growth, not just about the effort." I think it is so important for the students to know that the do need to try and sometimes they may fail and have to try again. When they put in the effort over and over again and they finally start to show growth that will be the reward. It is also ok for them to fail at something and it is important to celebrate the failures and to learn from them.

]]> 2020-05-12 21:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/568743098 I can teach my students to develop a more growth mindset. mjegge19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/568889835 My biggest takeaway from these resources is that scientific evidence can be very powerful. Taking time to teach students about the brain (in a kid-friendly way of course), helps them understand the purpose and power behind having a growth mindset. Enduring challenging tasks, making mistakes, and persevering through hard things actually strengthens connections in the brain. The brain physically rewires as we learn. This can be a motivator for students when they are faced with a task that seems too difficult. If they know they are strengthening their brain by taking on the challenge, they may be more likely to face the situation with a growth mindset. The main point is that preaching a growth mindset wont necessarily create one in our students, but TEACHING a growth mindset in relation to our brains just might!]]> 2020-05-13 00:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/568889835 Teachers provide academic challenges for all. Students persist in the face of setbacks. mjegge19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/568923831 I love the idea that challenge is the heart of deep learning. One thing that stood out to me is that teachers should let students struggle. Struggle is where the learning happens! Struggling is an uncomfortable feeling for most, but coming up with an answer afterwards builds courage and confidence. It is important to teach students that failing a task is OKAY. Making a mistake is OKAY. Struggling before succeeding is OKAY. Students need to learn that not everything comes easy, and the learning is even more meaningful when at first it is challenging. I do think that we as teachers need to make sure students are prepared to handle that struggle, however. Making tasks way too difficult can lead to students shutting down, but making things way too easy can have negative effects as well. It is important to find a healthy balance where students are challenged, but can eventually overcome the challenge with scaffolds, support, and hard work.]]> 2020-05-13 00:47:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/568923831 Show, don't tell! jjpete19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/570422040 My biggest take away from the articles is that we have to give our students the scientific evidence about the brain and help them understand how it works. It's easy to tell our students to have a growth mindset, but unless we can show them why they won't fully accept it. The article says, "show them, don't tell them." We need to show our students that our brains can get stronger and smarter when we work hard and challenge ourselves.]]> 2020-05-13 15:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/570422040 Courage to fail jjpete19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/571115629 What stood out to me from the articles and videos is that it's important to fail and let our students struggle. We need to encourage our students to find the solution, rather than just giving it to them. We can do that by having open ended questions and asking the students how they solved it. Part of a having a growth mindset is also having the courage to speak up and have a different perspective. In my classroom when I asked a question I would call on someone to answer. We had a hand signal that meant we had a "connection" to what that person said. Then I would ask who thinks. "That was a great idea, but I was thinking something else." I would then call on another student to share how they solved the problem. I also really liked in the video when the teacher called on the student to solve the problem, but he said he didn't understand it so he wasn't able to do that problem. She said, "You have some support here." Then students raised their hands and he called on someone to help him. I implemented something similar in my class. I drew sticks to call on my students so sometimes the student I called on wouldn't know the answer so they would say, "tip of the tongue." Students would raise their hand if they had something on the "tip of their tongue" that could help them answer the question. I think it's so important that students feel comfortable enough to make a mistake and know they are supported by the teacher and the other students.]]> 2020-05-13 20:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/571115629 Denver Moeller part 2 dlmoel18 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/574186093 Hey all, I looked at the articles and video and I really related to the video the most. If we as educators box our kids into a known end, what is the outcome? It is what we expect. If we as educators can give and challenge them with a maze, who knows how fast they can come up with their own maze?????]]> 2020-05-15 03:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/574186093 Denver Moeller part 2 dlmoel18 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/574224247 Looking at the videos and posters, I feel stronger feelings about my journey in this Master's program. I am so thankful for the facilitators I had in the fact at times, I was so mad that they just wouldn't give me an answer. I am an educator with 17 years, just tell me what you want to see, but now, it was the best thing, just like the videos, they drove me to a better me and educator. Sorry for the run-on sentence. I teach PE and a lot of this looks great and is giving me ideas but how I can fit round circles in my gym that is under construction will be a task this fall. ]]> 2020-05-15 04:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/574224247 Good Struggle! jjpete19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/577106290 In the article the author talked about a student who said, "I can't" to just about everything she asked of her. The student had learned that if she said that someone would just do it for her. The author stated, "I won't do for a child, what they can do for themselves." I think it's so important for students to "struggle" and figure things out for themselves. If we just do everything for our students they will be missing out on the "good struggle." In the first video Carol Dweck talked about how growth mindset can be directly taught. We can teach our students the power of YET and then they can start saying, "I can't, YET!"]]> 2020-05-16 20:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/577106290 Wait-get back to me jjpete19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/577118867 My biggest take away from the articles is the importance of wait time. It's so important to give students at least 3 seconds to think about and process the question. One of the articles mentioned that when we give wait time the students are able to come up with higher level responses. I really liked the idea of saying, "Would you like me to get back to you?" I think it's a great way to give the student the power to take the time they need and still be able to answer when you get back to them.]]> 2020-05-16 21:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/577118867 Not Yet! smbish19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/577138032 I was interested in the research that Carol Dweck shared on the difference in how the brain works with the different mindsets. When talking about the growth mindset, she talked about the importance of students engaging with their errors. Once an error is made, it is not over but only the beginning. It also shows how abilities can be developed and how much engaging the errors works your brain. By engaging in the process we are preparing students for the future instead of just "for now."]]> 2020-05-16 21:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/577138032 Wait Time smbish19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/577143360 I really connected with the value of wait time. I am a person that requires wait time to answer a proposed question. I always appreciate the opportunity to think through my answers before giving them. The article mentioned how technology can sometimes hinder wait time. I wonder if we will see this as an effect of distance learning. I think students will require more wait time when they return and it may take them some time to get comfortable with the process. ]]> 2020-05-16 21:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/577143360 I Can’t...Yet - Scott Babbitt sjbabb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/577244297 If I’m being honest, I’ve been kicking myself lately for not using the word “yet” more often with my students in the past. It all seems so obvious now once I’ve read these articles and watched the videos on this concept. It’s not uncommon for me to hear a student say “I can’t, Mr. Babbitt!” My typical response would be “Yes you can, try to believe in your self more” (or something along those lines). Changing my response to “Not yet” will be a game changer. One little word can be powerful and go a long ways in helping my students develop that growth mindset. It’s part of that “failing forward” frame of mind and I’m excited to begin using these phrases on a regular basis next year with my class!]]> 2020-05-17 01:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/577244297 Wait Time sjbabb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/577262621 The importance of “wait time” was stressed by my college professors right away in many of my undergraduate courses. It took a couple years of teaching for me to fully understand how crucial wait time is, and I’ve been very mindful of it ever since. I’ve found that 8 seconds works best for fourth graders — 3 seconds just isn’t enough time and they get super nervous if I wait longer than 10 seconds. So if a student is struggling to verbalize a response, I count to 8 before asking if they’d like help from another classmate in answering or need more time. I love how the last article discussed how giving wait time helps students learn patience, especially in this digital age where instant gratification dominates everything. It’s so true and super important in helping them learn to be patient. That is my biggest takeaway from this characteristic.]]> 2020-05-17 02:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/577262621 Not Yet! jxknut19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/577686387 The author of the article said exactly what I see at times. The students who say "I can't" have learned that is a great excuse to have an adult do the work for them. I really enjoyed when Marion Ivey said, "One thing I believe is true of my students is that they are capable of learning, and each one of them is receiving, and capable of giving, respect." I feel this was a great way to say that no matter what you can do now, everyone has the respect to learn together, even in the most difficult learning activities. The more we learn about the power of yet, the more I wish I were in my traditional classroom to start supporting students with the word of "yet". I have not used it as much as I could be in my teaching. ]]> 2020-05-17 11:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/577686387 Wait Time jxknut19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/577697819 The resources provided for this characteristic was a friendly reminder on wait time being an essential part of the classroom learning experience. Early on in my teaching career I was taught about a 5 second wait time, and I try really hard to do that every time I pose questions in the classroom. There are times where I rush it, but I try not. I also use the phrase "I'll bounce back to you" if I call on a student who doesn't know, or a student raises their hand and they forget. This means I will go to another student, but then I'm coming back to the first student. Using this phrase, I don't forget to return to the initial student. I have said before that students have the attention span of how long a web page loads. They are use to things being immediate and instant in their young lives. I continue to work on building up patience in my students, but it is definitely a process to accomplish appropriate patience. I liked when it was mentioned about "Wait Time 2", where there is another brief pause after a student responds. I am eager to try that as I often respond with a quick comment when a student answers a question. ]]> 2020-05-17 11:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/577697819 Not Yet! nrstal19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/578242865 The article and video really emphasized the power of YET! Many students believed that they could not do the math problem or do the drawing activity. I found this quote in the article extremely powerful, "...believe that they can and are capable of learning and meeting expectations and helping them access the most effective course to take to get there. I hope to help them learn that smart is something you can learn." This is exactly what I try to do in my classroom every single day. We can teach students that they CAN learn something, they just don't know how to do it YET!]]> 2020-05-17 18:30:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/578242865 Wait Time nrstal19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/578256797 Leaving a moment of silence of approximately 3 seconds is crucial in the classroom. Even though it might feel like an eternity and you just want to keep going with the lesson. Waiting a few seconds give students a chance to think about question, what is is that you are asking me to do. Also, it gives students a change to connect the question to previous knowledge and new information that you are teaching to your students. I want to make sure students don't feel like they have to rush to answer the question I pose. I really like the "Get Back to Me" strategy. I hope to use this strategy when I get back into the classroom this fall, fingers crossed!]]> 2020-05-17 18:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/578256797 Sarah Petersen- YET! https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/578507085 The take away that I took out of the video and article were all on the power of yet. I really related to the teacher, Marion, in the article who said, "My rule for myself is I wont do for a child what they can do for themselves." My job is to teach, guide, and support the child. Working together with my students to provide a positive and powerful learning environment where we see growth is what my job is, not to do for my students. It is important to build that bridge to yet for our students. One thing I need to be better about that Carol mentions in the video is to praise the process and hopefully that will help in building that bridge to YET!]]> 2020-05-17 21:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/578507085 The power of yet! rlklam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/578570491 The love the idea of the power of yet. The power saying not yet to students allows them to have a path into the future and it allows their abilities to be developed and for them to grow. I love the quote, "I firmly believe that all my students can achieve great things not just the ones whose parents ask for extra work or the ones who had the right preschool experience." Teaching kindergarten this is such a huge statement for me. I know that everyone of my students has the ability to begin the school year and achieve great things. Even the ones who can't identify their name. They just aren't there yet.

]]> 2020-05-17 22:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/578570491 Sarah Petersen- Wait time! https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/578615945 These were such good resources and reminders to take away to the classroom! Way too often teachers feel the need to rush and push through to "fit" everything in! Allowing wait time for our students gives students more of an opportunity to respond rather than jumping immediately to "I don't know". I really liked the 5 best practices in incorporating wait time into the classroom. I am going to keep the "Get Back to Me" strategy in my mind. I kind of wish teachers would have used that with me when I was a student. The pressure to feel like you need to respond immediately is a lot and brings on a lot of anxiety in some learners. Some students need more time than others to process their thoughts and ideas.]]> 2020-05-17 23:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/578615945 The Power of Yet mjegge19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/578637924 As I read more and more on growth mindset, I continue to reflect on just how influential teachers are, and how important it is to choose our words wisely. Even praise can be detrimental to mindset if it is not focused on the right things. We should be praising students not on their talent, but on their efforts, strategies, process, improvements, focus, thinking, or progress. I liked in the article how it stated that smart is something that can be learned, not something we are born with or without. It is so common for students to come to school even in kindergarten with a mindset that they just are not smart. The author then went on to point out that we each might need something different at times, and that some students might need more directing in their efforts. "Students provide the effort, I provide the guidance". I love this quote!! I think it should be the definition of teaching that we all strive to embody.]]> 2020-05-17 23:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/578637924 Wait Time mjegge19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/578660120 Wait time is something I have worked on from my first day of teaching until now. As a student, I can sometimes feel uncomfortable when there is too much wait time, however, from a teacher perspective I understand the purpose. I liked how one of the resources listed different wait time strategies. I had never considered that you should ask a question, wait, call on someone who answers, and then wait a second time before reacting to what they said. This is something I would like to add in to my teaching style. Also, I love the idea of the "get back to me" approach. This is something I try to do in my classroom, however, I am guilty of forgetting to go back to that student and this sends the wrong message! Overall, I agree that wait time is so important. It encourages students to engage in the questions that are asked, and allows all students to participate, especially those who take a little more time to think through their thoughts. ]]> 2020-05-18 00:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/578660120 Wait Time rlklam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/578732126 Wait time is something I still have to really think about and make a conscience effort to do. When we "...leave a period of silence between posing a question and calling on a student to respond, students are more likely to volunteer...less likely to say I don't know." Building in wait time helps the students who take a longer time to process information the needed time to think and have an equal opportunity to respond. Kids need time to process. In todays world people expect information to be instantly available at all time and because of this they aren't able to building in the much needed skill of patience. I also found it interesting to remember that not only do you need to have wait time after you ask a question but after the student responds. This is such a simple thing we can do that makes a big difference in our students learning.

]]> 2020-05-18 01:23:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/578732126 Ali Pekarna- Yet! apekarna https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/579897199 I love how transparent Marion is with her group of kindergartners! So often I feel like teachers try to “cover-up” the mistakes we made. I have totally been guilty of this! I remember making a spelling error on a test and one of my students, of course, pointed it out. :) My response was something like, “Oh, umm, thanks…” but I think I would respond much differently now. I would tell my students that we all make mistakes and are learning together! Mistakes are perfectly normal and acceptable. We need to show students that as teachers we are not perfect and are constantly working on growing ourselves too. Just like Carol Dweck mentions, we can’t run from our errors- we should engage in those mistakes and engage in the power of yet- processing the error, learning from the error, and correcting those errors. I also appreciated that Marion pointed out that what each student needs is different. We need to be okay having open conversations with our students and meeting them where they are at!

]]> 2020-05-18 13:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/579897199 Ali Pekarna- Wait Time apekarna https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/579898645 The power of wait time is so beneficial. I feel like this is something that teachers have been told for so long now, but I thought the article provided a new take on this strategy in relation to technology. At my school, each student has there own chromebook, and I see them gravitate toward their devices each and every day. Although it’s challenging to do during distance learning, I used to have “Leave your Chromebook at the door” days where students would have the chance to interact without the use of technology. I found that this provided opportunities to ask higher-level questions where students actually had to reflect rather than being able to look up the answers. It also gave students a chance to just have fun and be kids! I love the PDF of the adjective/adverb classroom hunt- this is something that I am excited to try with my 7th graders next year. It gives kids a chance to have fun, learn, and practice wait time and patience with one another. It also gives kids the chance to learn from each other and figure things out on their own rather than having the answers given directly to them- good for the brain!

]]> 2020-05-18 13:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/579898645 Janae Warfield https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/580181573 I really enjoy reading and learning about students practicing the power of "yet." It is inspiring to see how students like Marion's are going from a fixed mindset of "I can't" to a growth mindset that says, "I can't yet." It is rewarding to see how teachers can have such a powerful influence on students' thinking and how they respond to different situations. Marion's story is a great example of how teachers can make such a difference in their student's lives but students also make just as much of a a difference in their teacher's life.]]> 2020-05-18 15:07:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/580181573 Janae Warfield https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/580190088 I really enjoyed learning about the power of wait time and how important it is in our teaching. Unfortunately, I am not great at wait time in my teaching. This is something that I really need to work on and be better at. Often times, I don't want to "waste time" and I want to keep a lesson flowing. However, I need to remember that silence for wait time is not wasted time at all. It is actually very beneficial time for my students to be able to think about their learning and stay engaged. Wait time is definitely something that I am going to strive to get better at after learning how important it is for our students.

]]> 2020-05-18 15:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/580190088 Christina McNulty cnmcnu19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/580219887 The power of yet is huge and can change student's entire perspective. I like how the article talked about students providing the effort while we provide the guidance. By doing this and letting our students embrace "the good struggle" of learning, they will take ownership of their learning and be proud of their struggle. I like the quote from Marion that said "they are capable of learning, and each of them is worthy of receiving, and capable of giving, respect." I also liked how Marion talked about letting our students see us struggle too. I think that is something that is so important- to model struggle and to model failure. I also think this is something that can be difficult for teachers to do. Carol Dweck's TED talk was a good reminder to praise wisely and focus on the process. I also like how she talked about our students' goals: is their goal to learn or is their goal to get an A? I think this is a conversation that can be had with students as we discuss growth mindset.]]> 2020-05-18 15:20:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/580219887 Christina McNulty cnmcnu19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/580301246 I thought this information on wait time was very interesting. Giving students 3 or more seconds of wait time to process information leads to higher engagement and higher level responses from students. I also thought it was interesting when the article talked about "wait time 2," which was taking your own wait time after a student's response. This is something I want to try to be more mindful of. The author of the article also suggested a "get back to me" option as a way to incorporate wait time. I connected with this, because I sometimes feel that I need a little longer time to process information and form my thoughts. By not having wait time and getting called on right away, I can feel flustered and not have a chance to have a deeper level of thinking and response. This is something I am mindful of for my students as well, so it was helpful to have strategies that I can incorporate with wait time. ]]> 2020-05-18 15:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/580301246 Mariah Adams mxadam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/580413232 A big take-away is rewiring students brains into thinking that if they can't do something they just can't do something yet. I feel like this class in general is learning about the power of yet! I especially appreciated the section about how Marion implemented this growth mindset into her curriculum and how she assessed whether it was making a difference for her students. This has given me some ideas on how I will be creating my until plan that teaches students how to shift their mindset. As long as students provide the effort into changing their mindset, I can provide the guidance they need to successfully do so.]]> 2020-05-18 16:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/580413232 Mariah Adams mxadam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/580439298 The schoology article was very interesting to me because in my undergrad we were taught so much about wait time and being comfortable standing in front of the class in silence as you wait for someone to volunteer to answer a question you posed. I hadn't realized that with distance learning, the wait time is basically nonexistent. Students are just consuming information and spitting out answers. They aren't taking time to really absorb what they are learning, which isn't their fault, it's just a flaw with distance learning. A section within this article talks about how students need to practice patience when making decisions but how can we enforce this requirement if they are learning from home and teachers have no control of how they are choosing to learn.]]> 2020-05-18 16:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/580439298 Morgan Serstad masers19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/580628035 I love using the power of yet with my students, but this reminded me that I can use it for myself too. I like how in Marion's article she talked about how she talked to her students about how they all might need something different. I want to work on teaching my students that as I adapt a lot of PE equipment regularly. It also made me think about how other students need to work on their thoughts of others. Even put downs could be nicer "he cant do it, yet" rather that "he can't do it."

]]> 2020-05-18 17:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/580628035 Wait time masers19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/580653571 I need to practice wait time. It is tough because I am so comfortable when I am go, go, go. Reading about it, reminded me of the benefits and I will start working on it right away. I did like the part that mentioned open ended questions as that is something I am working on in the PE world where many things can be black and white. ]]> 2020-05-18 18:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/580653571 Cristina Warfield crwarf19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/580818144 There is so much power in the word "yet." I loved that at a high school they would not give the letter grade of "F" but would instead get a grade that states "not YET." This allowed the students to see that they are on a learning curve and can STILL get to the point of achievement instead of the feeling of failing. We want our students to care of more about the "yet" than in the "now." I loved the TED talk and thought it was very relatable to what we can do to help our students. We need to praise wisely by praising their efforts, strategies, perseverance, etc. This is something that stood out to me as this is something that I can focus on to improve instead of praising their correct answer ot praise their effort!]]> 2020-05-18 19:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/580818144 Cristina Warfield crwarf19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/580871427 I did not realize there were so many different "wait time" situations. One wait time scenario that stuck out to me was the wait time not before a student answers, but AFTER! The wait time provided after a student answers the question can allow the student to elaborate or finish a thought that they may have still been processing! This was new information to me!]]> 2020-05-18 19:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/580871427 The Power of Yet slstor19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/581284632 Praising process, effort, and use of different strategies builds resilience and encourages students to approach new learning/challenges with a growth mindset.]]> 2020-05-19 00:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/581284632 Wait Time 1 & 2 slstor19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/581307190 Wait time is so important. The resources pointed out there is a wait time 1 and a wait time 2.
Pose a question...WAIT 1...
Student Response...WAIT 2...
The first wait or pause feels less awkward for me as I wait for others to engage and participate. The second pause is something I need more practice with and instead of me being the response, I want other students to respond or extend more often. Number talks have really helped with this in my classroom.]]> 2020-05-19 00:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/581307190 The Power of Yet! bxlund19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/582624428 These videos and the article reminded me how important the power of yet is. Utilizing the word yet can shift our students' mindsets. In the article it talked about how "Smart is something you can learn" and I think that is so important to teach students. I teach kindergarten and if I can start them thinking that way at the age of 5 they will be able to rise to any challenge. The tyranny of now vs. the power of yet really resonated with me from Carol Dweck's Ted Talk. Are we raising kids for now instead of yet? It is so important to praise wisely, praise the process instead of the result.]]> 2020-05-19 14:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/582624428 Wait Time bxlund19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/582687595 Instructors leaving a period of silence between posing a question and calling on students will make it more likely that students will have an appropriate answer. We need to keep in mind that students need time to absorb information. When we use wait time we teach students that there's value in taking time to think about a question. It also teaches them patience, something important to teach our children! I need to employ wait time 2 more in my classroom. I often feel the need to validate or help my students after the answer a question to make them feel comfortable to keep answering questions. I may be taking away their time to say their complete answer or tell me more of their thinking.]]> 2020-05-19 14:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/582687595 The Power of Yet! pxschi19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/582785504 I really like Carol Dweck's story about the school that does report cards by writing, "Not Yet" rather than "F". When students see they have an F in anything then they will automatically think they are a failure and give up. But when they see a "Not Yet" they will know that they still have time to work on that goal. In the classroom we need our students to understand that getting something wrong is not a consequence, but rather an opportunity to grow. ]]> 2020-05-19 15:27:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/582785504 Wait Time pxschi19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/582831797 Wait time is so important because some kids process things differently than others and it may take them more time. I always allow plenty of wait time (which seems like forever) before calling on students. However, when you come across a student that you call on that still struggles to answer (like in the video) it is important to tell them that you will come back to them... and if you say you will come back to them you need to make sure you do. Sometimes it can be easy to forget once you get your answer from someone else to go back to that original student. ]]> 2020-05-19 15:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/582831797 The Power of Yet kmobri19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/582863516 My biggest take away from this article and the videos was that we can teach our children the power of yet. That you can teach your children they can continue to build connections to improve their intelligence. I also really like the school that Carol talked about in her video where they gave the students a not yet instead of an F. I agree that if and when a child sees and F it does make them feel like a failure. However, if they see a not yet, then there is still a possibility to be successful. Another big take away is that we need to start praising the process and stop praising intelligence or talent.]]> 2020-05-19 15:56:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/582863516 The Power of Yet cereed19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/583252136 My biggest take away was the "power of yet". At the beginning of distance learning I had my first grade students reflect on something they could not do yet. They had to figure out what they could do to acquire whatever skill they couldn't do yet. It was fascinating reading through their thoughts or listening the videos they made. The other big take away was how much effort impacted the neurons in the brain as well as how challenging something is. After this section, I realized that I do need to provide more challenging things for all of my students. What does that look like for a 6 year old?]]> 2020-05-19 18:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/583252136 Wait Time kmobri19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/583311734 My biggest take away from the video and the article was the amount of power wait time. Just like the power of yet, wait time is also very powerful. Giving students the appropriate wait time can increase participation and also give students confidence to answer the next time as well. The students know they will have time to process their answer before responding, which probably puts them at ease knowing they don't have to have the answer first in order to be called on. I also liked the way the teacher said she would get back to him, this is something I use in my classroom often if a student says they are not ready to answer.

]]> 2020-05-19 19:05:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/583311734 Yet amgall19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/583401332 The Power of yet... this is a great statement to remind ourselves and our students. Things take time and we are not always going to become masters the first time or maybe even the second time. Teaching our students that we haven't mastered a skill yet, but we can if we practice is key. My struggle is how do we make our students want to keep trying when they keep failing? ]]> 2020-05-19 19:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/583401332 wait time amgall19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/583422964 Wait time can play a large role in student success. The article states that when we allow students the chance to process what we are asking we are more likely to get a thoughtful answer in return. I tend to struggle with wait time, especially when the students are awkwardly staring at you. I then tend to jump in and give suggestions on how to answer. The article also stated that a little wait time goes a long way (3 seconds). ]]> 2020-05-19 20:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/583422964 Wait Time cereed19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/583469694 I love the idea of getting back to a student. It allows them to think. This year I had a student with a speech issue, I learned from our speech pathologist that wait time for him was key. I started practicing that with all of my students. It does take some students more time to process what they would like to say. Students will be more successful if they are given the time to process what we are asking them and time to process exactly how they would like to answer. Sometimes the silence is so uncomfortable but know that it is actually helping students is exciting! ]]> 2020-05-19 20:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/583469694 I am not there, yet! efbaue19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/583600830 The first thing I thought of when viewing these articles and videos, was the idea of the phrase, "I love a challenge!" We want to inspire students to take on those challenges even if it is something they do not know how to do, yet! One way I try to do this in my class is by having students all try the challenge problems that go along with our math curriculum, Bridges. I have explained to them that these problems may be challenging for them, but that is how we grow our brains and improve. I think having them do this has increased their willingness to try challenging things, especially when it comes to math.]]> 2020-05-19 22:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/583600830 Wait Time efbaue19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/583611193 Wait time is something that I have used as a professional growth tool for myself to improve on. I think that it is true that giving wait time not only increases the quality of an answer, but also the quantity of students who are answering a question. I have always gone by using the 3-5 second rule when utilizing wait time in my classroom. I also think an effective way to engage students in discussion is have a student-led discussion where they call on each other to answer the question, repeat what another student said, or pose an additional questions. I like to also give my students sentence starters for discussions so they have something to refer to when creating an answer. ]]> 2020-05-19 22:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/583611193 "I am not there yet, but with effort, I will be." krlimb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/583895600 Carol Dweck made some interesting and thought-provoking ideas in her videos. Something that stood out to me was to "praise wisely." We need to praise the process instead of the end product per se, because that helps build resilience and perseverance. Something else that stood out to me was that the struggle and process gives students purpose. I found the story about the school in Chicago assigning "not yet" grades instead of F's. How powerful is that!? My last take-away was from the article. It said, "With effective effort, they all can learn." We need to focus more on the process and making progress than the end-result. ]]> 2020-05-20 02:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/583895600 Wait time = Think time krlimb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/583917460 This was a great reminder about giving students time to process information. I think I personally get uncomfortable with silence, so I try to fill that silence by calling on another student for example who has the answer ready at-hand. I need to give my students think time in order for them to process the question I am asking along with time for them to craft their response. I think I could improve on putting myself in their shoes more often and showing them that empathy. Just because I may feel uncomfortable with that wait time, doesn't mean that I need to fill that silence. I also liked when the article pointed out the fact that wait time teaches students patience.. which is something I feel like many students struggle with today, because everything seems to move in such a fast-pace these days. ]]> 2020-05-20 03:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/583917460 Yet - Sam Eisenbraun https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/585118808 I liked how the second resource talked about how the author doesn't do for students what they can do for themselves. There are so many times where I walk students too far through a math problem when I know they are capable of doing the work on their own with a little effort. Sometimes it just feels easier for me to do it with them rather than let them expand their brain and struggle a little bit. This is something I try to work on with my students more and more each year.]]> 2020-05-20 15:15:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/585118808 Wait time - Sam Eisenbraun https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/585126314 I have focused more and more each year on my wait time in my math classroom. I was a student that could never think of the answer right away and needed a little bit of time to process the question. I have grown comfortable with silence in the classroom. I will not call on the same person multiple times in a class period. I establish this with my students right away in the beginning of the year. Something I like to do with my students is write their names on a individual playing cards and use those to call on random students. We have the expectation that they don't have to know the answer right away or at all but they will be expected to repeat the answer if I call on someone else because they didn't know it yet. I make sure to stop any negative comments if students get the answer wrong or if they don't know the answer. I think having appropriate wait time is something that after being really focused on is a really beneficial tool in the classroom.]]> 2020-05-20 15:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/585126314 Halle Blum hxblum19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/586050746 Teaching kids The Power of Yet is very important to me! I thrive under positive leadership and hope that my students are receiving that from me. So... when I see them struggling and they verbalize (or noticeably internalize) frustration, I try my best to be positive and tell them that they "don't understand it YET". But it's important to keep the conversation going. Provide students with strategies they can use and brainstorm ways they can get better at something instead of just saying "NOT YET!!!" and moving on. Students need to see value in the learning.]]> 2020-05-21 00:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/586050746 Halle Blum hxblum19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/586057223 Wait time is very important for students to not only experience, but welcome. I know that it can be hard to have silence after asking a question or teaching something new. Students and teachers must learn to become comfortable with that period of waiting so they have time to formulate thoughts. Absorption takes time! I have noticed lots of positive things in my classroom when I implement lots of wait time--I am able to hear from my kids who may not typically raise their hand but since I am waiting everyone out, they are more likely to share their thinking and have a voice. I love that!]]> 2020-05-21 00:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/586057223 Annie Babbitt https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/586242664 When I think about "yet", I can see it having the opposite effect on students if not properly used. It is also one of those concepts that must be shown sincerely to students. This type of mindset comes naturally to musicians who have dedicated time to learning to sing or play an instrument. Thinking about how that would change other areas of education, particularly in a high school would change everything for students who feel stuck in an area.]]> 2020-05-21 03:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/586242664 Annie Babbitt https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/586251838 Wait time is something I struggle with at times in the regular classroom and I have been trying to get better. However I am HORRIBLE at implementing wait time in a digital classroom. Although the school year is basically over for me, next year I think I will try to remind myself to actually count to 5 each time I ask a question before saying anything else. I also want to remember wait time #2, as I have never considered that before. On the other hand, I am pretty good at asking open ended questions and using the "get back to me" strategy. My goal is to make students feel safe enough to give answers to those open-ended answers without feeling judged in any way.]]> 2020-05-21 03:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/586251838 Learning Opportunity smbish19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/590671546 I had to read the blog by Richard Curwin a couple of times. There was a lot of great points to consider. I was especially interested in his comment on gifted and talented programs. I agree that some programs are not inclusive of the creative and unique thinkers, but in my experience I have seen many that are. I think identification has shifted in recent years to be more inclusive. Even though some standardized tests are used for identification, it shows that these students are in desperate need of making mistakes, working through them, and moving forward. We work on this very often! It takes a lot of coaching and modeling and working through responses individually, in small groups, and then in large groups. ]]> 2020-05-23 19:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/590671546 Praise smbish19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/590689888 I really like the list of praise effort examples. I will definitely be using these in the future! When praising effort, I tend to have my go-to phrases and I fear they become too monotonous :( Providing more specific feedback for students is a growth goal that I have set for myself. Usually in haste or lack of time I stick the quick feedback. I know this is not the best for students and their growth. ]]> 2020-05-23 19:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/590689888 Denver Moeller dlmoel18 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/590840005 After watching the first video and reading the article (the 2nd video was a repeat I believe), I have to reflect upon my own practices as a teacher and parent. Teaching PE, we have went away from the skills tests of the past and more towards a movement and participation grade. I feel this is right up the lane of growth mindset. There is no pressure on making 8 out of 10 free throws in basketball or running the mile in a certain amount of time, but we teach kids to try their best and try to improve on their last performance. My daughter tonight was trying to do a front handspring, that she accomplished a week ago but hasn't practiced it since. She tried but started crying because she wasn't successful. I calmly talked to her and gave her pointers and told her that every time she thinks she failed, to me it was a victory because she tried. Eventually, the tears went away and success was happening. I tried guiding her in telling her that I believed in her and she could do this, just don't worry if it didn't happen last time, it will next time, or the next. This is how I coach and teach as well, but with the mindset of really putting into practice what we are learning made me more calm and success for my daughter as well. I can think back at situations in class where I did this and other times, I had a fixed mindset. I will be thinking about this more when we get back to school in the fall (HOPEFULLY!!!)

]]> 2020-05-24 00:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/590840005 Denver Moeller dlmoel18 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/590868146 Hey all,
The video didn't work for me as my "free trial" expired and I'm not sure if I need to subscribe to the Teacher Channel. I looked at the document and the article. I really liked the article on wait time as I use it a lot in my class teaching PE. I ask a lot of leading questions on strategies for games and found that only a few kids raise their hands right away and want to answer. The more I pause and let the guided questions sink in, I can get more kids willing to give part of the answer if I can guide them in the right direction. I have to think about how I can use this more in the future and how I phrase my guided questions so that it poses a growth mindset and eliminates the fear of being wrong, but guiding to being on the path of correct.......

]]> 2020-05-24 02:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/590868146 Denver Moeller dlmoel18 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/590928234 I really liked this weeks characteristics. The post brought me back my career not only as a teacher, dad and husband. God knows I have made some mistakes and some dumb ones for that. Getting caught up in the moment and not seeing the big picture is what I need to keep working on. When my son spills something or my daughter gives me attitude, I need to realize, this is their way of making progress..... I liked the blog about teachers making mistakes and owning up to it so that it can help show that mistakes are part of progress. As I think about it, I own up to being late sometimes to practice (having other coaches starting it), or judging a student's action without finding out what really happened. Apologies only go so far, but an explanation and true conversation is the best way to rebuild the relationship we worked for. When they know we are human too, my students, athletes, and my own kids, feel better making mistakes and learning and growing from them, knowing that mistakes are a positive way to make you better if you treat it as a learning process.]]> 2020-05-24 05:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/590928234 Denver Moeller dlmoel18 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/590942684 I liked the article and videos this week about not praising on Intelligence or Ability but praise on the Process and Effort. Teaching PE, we went away from skills tests and performance based testing and it is more on participation and effort now. I tell my kids I would love to see 100% but I can settle with 80%. That gives them the choice to give the effort needed knowing they don't have to always go all out. They know we do not grade on ability but we do on effort. These videos and articles helped me by knowing I am giving my students the growth mindset model and allowing them to work on errors they make and know that it will not hinder their grade as long as they keep the effort up.
I use peer feedback on a weekly basis both teaching and coaching. I will end the class or practice by telling everyone that they need to do an exit breakdown by giving 3 high fives or fist bumps and saying what you say was good out of someone else either that day or a previous day. I am involved as well and try to give as many as possible. This helps build community and a safe environment for all involved. It is really making a difference in the overall climate of my classes and wrestling room. My captains this year even started breaking it down as "1,2,3, Family". It was all on them but brought a tear to my eye. I preach we are a family and families are forever no matter how old you get, now or then. That's why we have so many alumni coming back and wanting to be part of the program. I truly believe that if you honor the effort and praise the process they work, your will get better results in the end.
It worked for me and that is why my favorite teacher, taught me that, and that is why I am teaching today!]]> 2020-05-24 06:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/590942684 Embrace Mistakes jxknut19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/591239137 I really enjoyed reading the article with the immediate ways you could start promoting mistakes in the classroom. I currently already use a few of them, specifically the buddy one. I will often offer the students a choice to "tag team" and call on a friend for help. This helps them feel at ease if they get stuck, and no one judges anyone as we promote collaboration in the classroom. I also like the idea of displaying mistakes. Last year we had a mistake tree duplicated from the book Because of Winn Dixie and the students really liked that. I am going to try and show them the short video you shared about celebrating mistakes, too, as a way to change our thoughts on mistakes being bad. Changing what has been instilled in their brains for so many years will take time, but I am very eager to start celebrating mistakes!]]> 2020-05-24 12:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/591239137 Praise and Feedback jxknut19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/591263679 This key characteristic reminded me of the importance of praising effort over ability. One of the articles said "Praising people for their hard work inspires them to take risks, learn from mistakes, and move on from setbacks. Praising people for their natural ability, however, makes them feel like they need to prove their natural talent, and any setback seems like a failure." I really liked the pdf of phrases to use in a variety of situations. I usually use the same few phrases over and over again, and was worried about making sure I wasn't giving empty praise. I will definitely be printing off this list and hanging it in a convenient reference place for me to use! ]]> 2020-05-24 12:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/591263679 Embrace Mistakes apekarna https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/592991778 I appreciated the article that explains how mistakes fall into four categories: hiding, learning nothing from, learning, and learning from/sharing with others (I kind of want to turn this into a poster and put it in my classroom!!). It made me think of what I tend to do when I make a mistake. I would love to say that I always practice learning from and sharing my mistakes with others but that’s not always the case. I related to the article in the respect that teachers are put under a lot of pressure to NOT make mistakes. Because of this, I tend to try to cover up little mistakes that are inevitably going to come up each day. That being said, if I am trying to teach my students that making mistakes is an opportunity for learning to occur, then I need to practice that same kind of mentality. My favorite one of the nine strategies listed was to tell students about my own mistakes and what I learned from them. Students LOVE when we tell them stories about our lives, so I find myself doing that on a regular basis. What a perfect opportunity to turn these stories into teachable moments centered around a growth mindset and a constant reminder to “keep moving forward.”

]]> 2020-05-25 13:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/592991778 Feedback apekarna https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/592992558 This has been one of my favorite characteristics to learn about so far! Providing feedback for my middle school students has always been something I have done because I feel like I have to- but these articles and videos made me rethink the benefits of providing feedback, and actually giving my students intentional time to process through that feedback! The video that studied praise and mindset was fascinating to me! The study really inspired me to reflect on the words I say when giving praise to my students. Praise needs to be about the process of growth- I want my students to desire a need to take on hard things and stick to them so that they can continue to grow. So rather than praising students for their talents and ability, it’s important to make the shift and praise them for the effort that they put forth. Giving feedback doesn’t need to always feel like a cumbersome task. Many useful strategies were provided that I am excited to try out. I usually gravitate toward the rubric method but actually spending time diving into the rubric and modeling sample work with my students before expecting them to venture off on their own are two things I can work on. Reviewing work as a full class is something that sounds so simple but I have never really tried. I typically have students review work in pairs and offer each other feedback, but taking the time to review and offer growth strategies as a full class seems like a great way to encourage change. The effort praises examples provided in the last PDF were also so helpful to see and read though- loved reading through each of these sources!

]]> 2020-05-25 13:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/592992558 Sam Eisenbraun sxeise19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/593234503 I really liked looking at the second resource about letting students make mistakes and learn from them. This is huge in my math class. There are so many people with negative attitudes about math and I really think a lot of that comes from the fact that they weren't allowed to make mistakes and didn't learn from them. I like how the article talked about digging deep into understanding why the student made the mistake and understanding their mindset. I have a poster in my classroom that talks about how it's not ok to not try and I use this visual all the time. We have a lot of conversations about making mistakes and I allow my students to redo any assessment to improve their grade and learn from their mistakes because after all we want the students to understand the material no matter how many times it takes them to get it right.]]> 2020-05-25 16:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/593234503 Sam Eisenbraun sxeise19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/593238862 I find it really hard to give feedback while teaching math. It's hard to give written feedback unless you have conversations with students about their thinking of how they ended up on an answer. I do make sure that students are given their scores back within 24 hours before they have forgotten the information. I find it important to connect with students that aren't doing something right to discuss the misconceptions and build those positive relationships.]]> 2020-05-25 16:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/593238862 Mariah Adams mxadam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/593329283 I enjoyed reading the article about mistakes. It was interesting and truthful reading about how teachers judge each other if one makes a mistake but as soon as you become close with another teacher your freely share your mistakes and learn from them with each other. I wonder how we can grow that trust into a larger scale, administrations definitely try to make this happen but I don't think it can be a forced thing. That is too bad because incredible things can happen if we were all comfortable to share our biggest mistakes with each other and learn from each other that way. I appreciated the 9 ways to teach with mistakes and I think I can adapt a couple ideas into PE but it's tough when I teach so differently then a classroom teacher.]]> 2020-05-25 17:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/593329283 Mariah Adams mxadam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/593347768 During my undergrad, they taught us a lot about how to give worthwhile feedback. Feedback is a huge part of the learning process, so we were taught to break down a skill and to give students feedback on each part of a skill. This way students knew exactly what they needed to work on but also were given positive feedback about part of the skill they may have already mastered. I related to the article by John Hattie, his 7 tips really reinforced why I was taught to give constructive feedback that teaches the students something instead of saying, "you are almost there, keep working." I can instead relate to a certain step of the skill and move through the learning process that way instead of having the student guess on what they should be continuing to work on.]]> 2020-05-25 17:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/593347768 Christina McNulty cnmcnu19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/593471962 I thought the article had a lot of good take aways that could be implemented in the classroom- giving students an explanation of why they are wrong, starting feedback with a positive, let students redo work, and having a wall of mistakes where students can share what they learned. I thought it was interesting when the author talked about the 4 different types of mistakes. I really liked the quote "when mistakes become learning opportunities, everything changes. Students take more risks think in new ways, cheat less, and solve mysteries that had previously eluded them." I loved the video clip from the movie where they celebrated the boy's "brilliant failure" and thought that would be a fun, meaningful video to share with students about growth mindset.

]]> 2020-05-25 18:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/593471962 Christina McNulty cnmcnu19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/593624189 Learning more about this characteristic caused me to reflect on the feedback I give to my students and how it can be improved. I thought Carol Dweck's study on the impact of the type of praise and how it can lead students to either a growth or fixed mindset was really interesting. I also liked the first article and the strategies it gave to enhance peer feedback with students. My goal is to be more specific and objective with my feedback and praise my student's effort.

]]> 2020-05-25 20:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/593624189 Janae Warfield https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/594764767 I thought the second article was very interesting. I really like the title of the article, "It's a Mistake not to use mistakes as part of the learning process." I agree that it is a mistake to not encourage and let your students make mistakes. They need to make mistakes in order to learn important lessons from those mistakes. This is also something we need to remember as teachers. It is okay for us to mistakes as well in front of our students. It is good for our students to have an example of how we respond to making mistakes.
]]> 2020-05-26 13:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/594764767 Janae Warfield https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/594778248 As I reflect on the second article I realize that I need to be better about creating and implementing strategies to enhance peer feedback. This is not something that I often spend time doing in my classroom so it is something that I will strive to better at in the fall. I loved all of the different strategies to help achieve this in the article. I plan to incorporate many of them into my students' daily learning when we are able to get back into the classroom.

]]> 2020-05-26 13:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/594778248 Sarah Petersen https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/594921141 I had a few take away's from the resources this week. First, I loved the video clip celebrating failure. This is something that I would show my students as it is something that I feel they could relate to. I also loved reading about the 9 ways to teach with mistakes. There were a lot of great ideas that I will take and start implementing in my classroom. The first one being that when I do correct papers or assignments I need to explain the mistake. While I work with first grade, this is something that I could teach them to look at and even for them to share with their parents or caregivers. I liked having a biweekly meeting to take about a mistake and what they learned from it. This would be great to tie into a morning or closing meeting. I feel that the more we share with each other about learning and growing from our mistakes the better we will all feel in the end. Lastly, I enjoyed the posters on failure. It is simple and to the point. I look forward to printing and laminating these for my classroom or to share digitally in distance learning.]]> 2020-05-26 14:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/594921141 Sarah Petersen https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595106413 I learned from these articles the importance of effective peer feedback. This is definitely an area where I know that I can improve on. I believe it was the second article on strategies to improve peer feedback. I enjoyed reading this because it provided ideas in how to go about this. I liked the example called two stars and a wish. (2 positives and one wish about what the peer might do next time to improve something) I look forward to implementing this when we return to school. I also enjoyed learning about the impact of praise on development. Carol Dweck's experiment of effort vs. intelligence was very interesting to me and how the students in those categories chose the assessments that they did. I also took away the last document on the effort praise examples. Moving forward, I will be more mindful on the praise that I give and base it more off of effort than intelligence!]]> 2020-05-26 15:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595106413 Mistakes mjegge19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595399041 I had many takeaways from these resources in regards to making mistakes. In Carol Dweck's power of yet video, she talks about processing errors, learning from them, and then correcting them. I also liked the four categories of mistakes that Richard Curwin outlined: mistakes he hid, didn't learn from, learned from, learned from AND then shared new knowledge with others. This takes it one step further. Not only should we own up to mistakes and use them as learning opportunities, but we should share what we learned to help others. This builds community and trust. I also liked how it focused on teachers, and how if we are willing to learn from mistakes in front of our students then our students will be more likely to learn from theirs. This is yet another example of how we are role models for our students. My favorite quote is "mistakes are proof that you're trying". I made my third grade students memorize this last year and every time somebody made a mistake we would refer to the poster in my room with that quote. Welcoming and celebrating failures allows students to take risks in their learning without fear of being "wrong".]]> 2020-05-26 18:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595399041 Mistakes masers19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595446294 I am not afraid of making mistakes in front of my students. These videos and articles helped me reflect on that and the importance of teaching that mistakes are ok. I often say to my upper elementary and middle school students "I am only human!" They know that in PE we are not automatically good at everything. Skills and concepts take practice. I teach students that we need to not only teach our brains, but also our muscles do to certain tasks so if we mess up, its okay. We try again and modify if needed. ]]> 2020-05-26 18:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595446294 Feedback mjegge19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595513388 I found the study Carol Dweck conducted on 5th grade students to be fascinating. It is so crazy how just a few words can make such a big difference. Praising on intelligence or ability contributes to a fixed mindset. Students believe that you care about them because they are smart or good at something, and don't want to mess up that perceived image. Therefore they are less likely to take risks in their learning, and more likely to be defeated by failures. On the other hand, praising students on effort feeds a growth mindset. Students believe you care about how hard they work and the strategies they use. This causes them to challenge themselves in learning, and contributes to them viewing failures as opportunities to grow. As teachers, we are in a profession where feedback is all around us. We give it daily, we receive it often, and we use it to drive our instruction. That is why it is so important for us to be intentional with the feedback we give our students. We want them to feel valued for their efforts, not their innate abilities. ]]> 2020-05-26 19:06:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595513388 Anna Galloway Mistakes https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595671780 I like the sentence Richsrd Curwin used "He believes that medicine will improve if doctors are free to discuss their mistakes, without judgment, allowing them to learn from each other. But, he continued, because doctors are judged by mistakes, they are too afraid to discuss them. Instead, they are often covered up, blamed on others, or ignored." This really hit home for me. We are often embarrassed that we have made a mistake that we tend to blame others or cover it up. Instead it should be embraced as a learning situation. I often see the same situation happen in my own classroom. When students fail they give up and present behaviors. As a teacher I need to use my failures as a teaching point, letting them know we all make mistakes and we can learn from them.

]]> 2020-05-26 20:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595671780 Anna Galloway https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595690398 Feedback is an area that I need to improve on. I often provide feedback in the form of "good job", "good try", or "you're almost there." Even though this is feedback, it's not helping to improve anything and can cause a person to have a fixed mindset. When a person gives specific feedback it allows the other to grow and not feel targeted. I really liked how the article said that we should praise student effort and not student ability.

]]> 2020-05-26 20:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595690398 Annie Babbitt https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595785775 I am the queen of mistakes, inside and outside the classroom, but most commonly in the classroom. As a choir teacher I am constantly telling my students to be brave enough to make big mistakes. Whether I'm trying to be a good role model for this, I make so many mistakes in the music making process on a daily basis. It makes me curious about how my students would talk about the way I make mistakes and their feelings about it. My students are obviously much, much, more shy about making mistakes and feel shameful when they do this. Despite my best efforts, they are still worried about how they will be perceived if they make mistakes. when we come back to "normal" school, I plan on being much more intentional on how to deal with feelings of insecurity and work on building up my students more. Ironically, I actually think I have been very successful at building classroom community during distance learning because students don't have their classmates looking right at them when they are saying/doing something. Students have been uplifting and positive in response to each other and I am going to also focus on keeping that momentum going!]]> 2020-05-26 22:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595785775 Mistakes Happen sjbabb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595795447 Let's face it...mistakes happen! And that's OKAY! As educators, we are accustomed to seeing mistakes on a daily basis. We make them ourselves, our students make them, even our administrators make them. Not seeing the power in mistakes is a critical error when developing a growth mindset. I loved the "keep moving forward" video because the kid was so surprised when the adults cheered for his failure. That is what we need to be doing as teachers when a student makes a mistake! The boy in the video was instantly anxiety-free when the applause began and that is exactly how we can continue to encourage our own students -- be champions of their efforts and find ways to keep their spark ignited or we may unknowingly be stifling their spirit. I always give my students time to correct mistakes on tests or assignments and they actually love doing so. Feedback is also super important so students can learn why their answer was wrong. It's a crucial part of the learning process and mistakes should always be viewed as stepping stones to success! ]]> 2020-05-26 22:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595795447 Mistakes rlklam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595802510 We all make mistakes and that is what makes us human. The benefit of making mistakes is that we have an opportunity to then learn from them. The problem is that "Because shame is currently attached to mistakes, students are afraid to take chances, explore and think for themselves." We need to be able to show our students that we make mistakes also and then what we can do when we make the mistakes. I also try to always not just mark something wrong but rather explain why it isn't correct and give my students a chance to fix it our try again. In kindergarten much of what we do is new and they learn so much from mistakes. ]]> 2020-05-26 22:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595802510 Feedback sjbabb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595808740 I feel like feedback is a topic that has been increasingly more talked about in education over the past few years. Unfortunately, the only feedback that some educators currently give to students is the number they got wrong on a test. In my opinion, that doesn't even qualify as feedback; that's a score. Feedback should be meaningful and help the student understand how they can improve or grow as a learner. Distance learning has taught me the benefits in using a wide variety of feedback techniques that I hadn't used much before. Previously I would hold one-on-on mini conferences with students after an assessment or project to discuss what went well and how they can improve. I'd also give feedback as students are working on a task during class and actively monitor their work. Kids love receiving feedback when it's done in a supportive, constructive manner and in a way that actually helps them. During distance learning, my class used the app Seesaw to turn their work in so I would leave written comments, audio comments, or video tips for them. This worked really well and the kids appreciated the instant feedback in a variety of ways. I'd argue that most educators feel like their feedback strategies can use improvements, mine included!]]> 2020-05-26 22:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595808740 Annie Babbitt https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595881376 I'm glad these two characteristics go together because I really think they go hand in hand. If your classroom is a place where mistakes are welcomed, they HAVE to be followed by feedback based off of their effort. It is so much easier to say comments related to a student's ability. I have been working to try to change the way I give feedback and it is a lot harder than you would think! It takes a lot of practice and you have to be very open with your students as well so they do not think you are judging them or purposefully not giving them the ego boost they think they need. It's a tricky concept, but worth it if you put the effort in and be intentional with your words and actions.

]]> 2020-05-26 23:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595881376 Embrace Your Mistakes efbaue19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595920745 The clip of the boy who was making the invention that didn't work really stuck with me, because I noticed that his first instinct was to begin apologizing. I feel like that is our natural response when something goes wrong. It would be awesome if we could change the culture in our classroom to embrace those mistakes just like the boy's family did. I think the more that type of language is used like the family was using: "Keep moving forward" and "From failing you learn!" the more it will become natural to embrace a mistake. As role models for our students, we can begin to show them this by making similar comments when we make a mistake instead of brushing it aside. ]]> 2020-05-27 00:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595920745 Mistakes kmobri19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595930374 The article that was shared with us said something that really stuck out to me. When we look at the gifted and talented program we typically look at the kids that make the fewest mistakes. It's also true that these students are not necessarily the most creative thinkers, they are just the ones who scored the highest on the standardized tests. Now I know why our gifted and talented teacher asks us to take notes on the students and the responses they give. She really wants to know how they are thinking. She comes into our classroom to do lesson and tells the kids she wants them to think about their thinking. She really tries to help the kids understand that mistakes really help them learn. She always shows a video of the kid inventors and explains the process they went through. Like Rochelle said, often from mistakes comes shame and kids feel bad. We have to change the culture around mistakes. So that all of the students feel comfortable making mistakes. ]]> 2020-05-27 00:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595930374 Praise efbaue19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595948341 This topic of praise is such an important topic for all teachers to consider. It is clear by the research and data that has been taken that effort praise clearly helps students continue to strive to be better and to take on challenges. The praise resource will examples of how to praise effort, thinking, and strategy is really helpful and something I would like to have printed out at my desk. During distance learning, I have been trying to comment on all my students' work they are completing on SeeSaw. It would be nice to use this document to help guide my commenting. One way I try to praise the effort of my students in class is by using rubrics for their writing assignments. This allows me to comment on the areas that they are showing real effort and areas they need to continue working on.

]]> 2020-05-27 01:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595948341 Feedback rlklam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595974173 "Feedback is one of the top 10 influences on student achievement." Feedback has been a hot topic since I have returned back to teaching. It is important to remember the difference between feedback and praise. It is often very easy to fall into the routine of saying "good job" or "nice work." I have really tried especially over distance learning to be more meaningful with my feedback for the kids. I also really liked the idea of peer feedback. We do do that occasionally but I would like to include that more in my daily routine.

]]> 2020-05-27 01:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595974173 Feedback on Effort Vs. Abilities kmobri19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595976452 Everything that I watched or read says to focus your praise on the effort the child put forth and try not to praise talent or abilities. The video did emphasize that it is still important to be positive with students but we have to be sure to praise the students for their effort and not their talent or abilities. I found it really interesting the study they did on the fifth graders. If students feel valued for their intelligence they are less likely to take a risk because they are afraid of making a mistake or being wrong. We have to be more purposeful with our feedback and try limit the praise. ]]> 2020-05-27 01:40:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/595976452 Teacher embracing mistakes in order for students to feel comfortable doing the same. krlimb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/596010276 Luckily, this is something I feel like I already do with my students. I am always telling my students that I'm not perfect and that just because I'm an adult doesn't mean I don't still struggle and make mistakes along the way. I really liked the short video clip about moving forward. I think this is so important! We can make mistakes, but that doesn't mean we stop there; we have to keep moving forward. I liked how the characters in the video explained that it was through trial and error that they were able to make their inventions. This idea is something that comes naturally with science, because you make a prediction and you try something out and if it doesn't work, you readjust. This is something I need to keep in the forefront of my mind for all subject areas, though. We need to use the information we learned from our mistakes to keep moving forward, even better than where we were at the first time. ]]> 2020-05-27 02:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/596010276 Feedback on effort and strategy! krlimb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/596032756 I really liked this focus on giving feedback that is focused on effort and growth. Feedback has been a topic of many of my PLC discussions this school year. I have talked a lot about wanting to be purposeful in the feedback that I am giving to my students. I found the Carol Dweck experiment to be incredibly interesting as the group that was praised for their progress made more improvement than the group that was praised for their intelligence. As I move forward in my teaching career, I need to make sure I am continuing to highlight and celebrate student progress. This was also a great reminder in how powerful feedback is. Students need to hear it when it is relevant and when they are at a point where they can accept the feedback. We need to continue to focus on the effort they are giving rather than their intelligence. Students need to know their effort is not going unnoticed. Even as an adult, I like to receive feedback in how I can continue to grow as a professional and in my personal life as well! ]]> 2020-05-27 02:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/596032756 Praise the effort masers19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/596041421 I loved the psychology of success article! Specific feedback is very important for student success, but it is also important to praise the process verses praising the natural ability to do something. By praising effort, students are more likely to continue trying even if it is hard or they are not very good at a certain skill. For me as a PE teacher, I want them to keep moving regardless of ability so praising their ability to give effort is important to keep them going throughout the lesson. ]]> 2020-05-27 02:55:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/596041421 Embracing Mistakes cereed19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/596817482 I'm a teacher who makes mistakes. Most of the time it is intentional and other times, it is truly a mistake! My students have learned so much from my mistakes and how I react to them. The one article talked about explaining why a student got a problem wrong on a test. I started doing that this year but never really thought about why that was so important. I also would look through a Math test and give students an opportunity to correct an answer before grading it. Unfortunately, our Math curriculum asks first graders to explain how they got their answers. I have students who are learning how to write. I will take the time to ask them verbally what their answer is. In class, we practice talking about how we got an answer. I love all the ways you can direct a discussion in a positive way, even when a student doesn't answer the questions correctly. This class is allowing me to reflect on the things that I am already doing correctly and areas where I can improve. I want to be back in my classroom with my students!]]> 2020-05-27 12:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/596817482 Praise the effort. cereed19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/596836577 Students work at different paces. Focusing on the process is so key. When we can praise them about how hard they are working, they will naturally want to do their best. Over the past couple of years we adopted a phrase in our classroom, "Be Your Best". We talk about what that looks like and what that sounds like. We talk about the process of doing our work and being part of a classroom family. It has been modeled over and over to my students. This year they came together and truly cared for one another. When we would transition into independent work time. It was OK if they didn't get all their work done as long as they were doing their best. I focused on the process. We had a place to put our unfinished work. We called it our "parking lot". They would have time to finish their work later in the day or later in the week.
I also like the article about specific feedback for students. I find this to be more challenging now with distance learning. It was easier to give specific feedback when I worked with them face to face. I could read their expression and help them process the feedback. ]]> 2020-05-27 12:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/596836577 Embracing Mistakes nrstal19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597056556 I make mistakes in the classroom ALL the time. Whether I say a word wrong or state a fact wrong- it happens to everyone! Making mistakes is definitely okay to do in the classroom because you can find value in your mistake and you can fix the problem! I really liked the video and the message of keep moving forward because you might find success in the future!]]> 2020-05-27 14:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597056556 Praise! nrstal19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597083586 I really liked this quote from one of the articles, "Focus on the effort and determination that people show makes them better at overcoming future obstacles." If you focus on praising efforts students/people will want to keep trying and show you that they can try harder things!]]> 2020-05-27 14:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597083586 There is Value in Error! hxblum19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597144917 We need to model making mistakes in the classroom as teachers. In the edutopia.org article, a quote really stood out to me and got me thinking, "...teachers, like doctors, are expected to be mistake-free". I feel this is true! We have an extremely important job and unfortunately can get blamed for a variety of things that may be challenging for the student. If we make mistakes more of a normal experience, students will develop more resilience, problem solving skills, and it will build their character.]]> 2020-05-27 15:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597144917 Giving isn't the same as Receiving hxblum19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597209309 When we give feedback to students, we must make sure it is in a format that they will receive well. If we only give stars or red X's, they won't learn much. If we provide other ways of feedback such as peer feedback, learning targets/goals, 2 stars and a wish, warm/cool feedback, etc. they will receive the work. Something that I was thinking about is that we must teach our students how to deal with feedback. This is a skill that I think some students miss. They only want 100% and miss the learning if they get one wrong. I will continue teaching my kids that feedback is important and if they receive it willingly, they will get better at the skill and learn much more!]]> 2020-05-27 15:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597209309 Yet bdschm19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597217193 This is so important for our students to understand that the learning process takes time and it will come easier to some. We need to make sure they know that if they do not know something YET it doesn't mean that they will never know it or even master that concept. It is very difficult however to try and get this across to high school students or students of any age when they see peers getting it right away. However it is the job, and no one said teaching was going to be easy! Brett Schmidt]]> 2020-05-27 15:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597217193 Wait time bdschm19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597233826 This is something that has been very hard for me especially my first few years teaching. Whenever there was a pause in the classroom I felt that it was my job to fill it and keep things moving. After reading through this and seeing others have had similar issues it is great to know that the wait time actually has some value in the learning process for our students. It really makes sense after thinking about it that it gives the students time to work through some things in their head and answer a few of their own questions before sharing. ]]> 2020-05-27 15:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597233826 Mistakes bdschm19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597403248 This is one of those things that can be hard for anyone not just student to understand. Mistake happen to everyone! They really do and we must all realize that there is so much to learn from our mistakes so we can come back stronger and smarter in the future. The video showed the importance of this concept and how always moving forward will help long term. ]]> 2020-05-27 16:49:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597403248 Giving praise bdschm19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597411326 I really thought the fifth grade study said it all for this. In the study they found that if a student is worried about getting praise they may take less risks when they may not be sure of something in the classroom. This just goes to show that we really need to think about the amount of praise we give and how we give that praise as educators. We are doing a disservice to our students if with giving praise we create a poor learning environment for our students. ]]> 2020-05-27 16:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597411326 Mistakes bxlund19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597477855 How we view mistakes and react to mistakes is so important. Mistakes are proof you are trying... That is one of my favorite sayings! These articles reminded me of the importance of mistakes and using them as learning opportunities. Bouncing back from mistakes can help us and our students to become resilient. As with all things we teach, modeling this is so important. How we react to mistakes and how we think about mistakes can change what we do next after the mistake. We can learn and build character and learn to be problem solvers. ]]> 2020-05-27 17:22:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597477855 Purposeful Praise bxlund19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597488053 In order to help our students to have a growth mindset we need to be more purposeful with how we praise them and the feedback we give. We need to praise, or give feedback about the effort students put in and the strategies they use. That way the end result will not be their only concern. If we praise the result students will not be concerned about the learning they are doing during an activity or challenge. It is also important for us to encourage peer feedback. Involving the whole class in each student's learning process will help as long as it is constructive feedback. Teaching kids feedback strategies like 2 stars and a wish, warm/cool feedback will give them a place to start.]]> 2020-05-27 17:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597488053 Failure crwarf19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597674765 I often times make silly mistakes in math or other times throughout the day and ALWAYS try to use it as a learning opportunity! I encourage students to share answers and give it their best guess because making mistakes are our BEST learning moments! We get to work through the mistake together! I liked the posters that show why failure is such a positive opportunity and feel that these visuals hanging in the classroom would be encouraging and beneficial for the students to see!]]> 2020-05-27 18:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597674765 Giving feedback crwarf19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597694503 I have never really thought about the fact that we do give different types of feedback to students but that it is also received differently! There are things that we would give feedback on because it would help the student but there are other times that we would remain silent if the feedback would not help the situation. It was interesting to read about giving not being the same as receiving and teachers often times GIVE feedback but do not as often ASK for feedback. This was a bit convicting for me to read.]]> 2020-05-27 19:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597694503 Fail forward jjpete19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597825383 In the classroom I made mistakes daily. Sometimes on purpose, but often times it wasn't and I made a mistake. "Mistakes are proof you are trying." I have this quote up in my classroom in several places and I refer to it often. It is important that we show our students it's ok to make mistakes. I feel like it's equally important for them to see how we react to our mistake. If we model that making a mistake is actually an opportunity, our students will have the skills they need when they make a mistake.]]> 2020-05-27 20:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597825383 Effort and Strategy jjpete19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597861766 Feedback is something that we give as teachers and in the past it's been about the end result. Either you got a star at the top if you did well or a red "x" if you didn't. It's important to give feedback on the effort and the strategy. This will help students realize the process is more important than the end result.

I found it interesting when they talked about how we give feedback doesn't always equal how they recieve it. It is important for us to reflect on what methods of feedback are most effective, how well it was received, and if our students know how to use feedback.]]> 2020-05-27 20:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/597861766 Making Mistakes pxschi19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/598038192 "The problem for students is not that they make mistakes. The real problem is that teachers don't use those mistakes to allow and promote learning." I loved this quote. We need to figure out ways to help our students when they make mistakes. There are many things I do in the classroom to let students know that they're not a failure... but I know there is more I can do. I always write a + on the paper with how many they got right and I never use red. Sometimes red can have a negative look to it in my opinion. I also love the idea of letting students have the chance to fix their mistakes.. this is allowing our students to make mistakes an opportunity of growth. ]]> 2020-05-27 23:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/598038192 Praise pxschi19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/598051019 I really like the Two Stars and a Wish strategy for giving feedback. I think that is a really good way to get students to focus on things that a peer did well and something they can improve on. I think this could easily be done in a primary classroom. I think giving feedback not only improve the person getting feedback, but also the person giving feedback. I like the idea of looking as a class at students work and taking turns to give feedback on it. Before reading this article, I would have thought this may embarrass a student - but I think with enough modeling and practice this could be really beneficial for all learners.]]> 2020-05-27 23:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/598051019 Celebrate Mistakes slstor19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/598232122 I loved the video clip from Meet the Robinsons and the article about how to respond to mistakes. I feel good that I am on the right track with how I typically respond to students in the classroom and even use a "phone a friend." Sometimes I like to go back to the original student to ask what they think about the answer the other student gave. At times they will even add more to what their lifeline had to say.
I also really liked the idea of having a "wall of mistakes." ]]> 2020-05-28 02:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/598232122 Praise slstor19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/598249103 "Feedback is not only deferentially given, but it is also deferentially received" (Hattie). Growth mindset is about the language we used and the message we are sending students. A small change in how we praise can make a significant impact. I printed off the Growth Mindset- Effort Praise Examples and I am thinking that I will choose a few each week to really focus on and use in my classroom. This will ensure that students are hearing these phrases and make me more aware of the language I am using. I also ordered the book In Other Words: Phrases for Growth Mindset.]]> 2020-05-28 03:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/598249103 Responses kmobri19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603190909 I think it is important to help children learn how to problem solve and I love the scaffolding that was shown on one of the links. I also think that it is extremely important to ask students more open ended questions to help them think deeper about the topic at and. Requiring students to think more about their responses makes them stretch their brain.(this whatI tell my students.) Stretching their brain will also make them better problem solvers in the long run. Not only that but open ended questions help keep the conversation going where as closed ended questions can stop the conversation.

]]> 2020-05-31 11:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603190909 Communication kmobri19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603234165 Our gifted and talented teacher comes into our classroom about once a month to teach the kids a lesson. She starts out her first lesson by asking the kids about if they are always thinking. Eventually she tells the kids she wants them to think about their thinking and explains metacognition to the students. At first they do not understand it, but ny the end of the year they are able to point out when we are thinking about our thinking. The kids call her "the thinking teacher," its pretty cute. It's important for children to understand how or why we are doing things instead of just doing, like the little kid in the video said. Carol Dweck is right, sometimes I feel like we are raising children to just reach for the next A and not dream big dreams. It starts with first getting kids comfortable with the phrase "yet" and being ok with making mistakes and not running from them.

]]> 2020-05-31 12:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603234165 Sarah Petersen https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603405987 I really enjoyed reading and looking through these resources. I can relate to the article on getting students to talk. Every year it seems that I have the same students who are always raising their hands and expressing their thoughts and ideas. The article talked about all students needing ample talk time, but it especially benefiting our English Language Learners. I've used strategies such as think, write, pair, share and turn and talks, but I like the strategies of talking piece and musical give one, get one. I look forward to adding them into my tools box. I also liked the article on open-ended vs. closed-ended questions. I think it is important to remember what kind of question we ask our students so that we can have them express their thoughts out loud.]]> 2020-05-31 15:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603405987 Sarah Petersen- Think About Your Thinking https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603439244 I really enjoyed the last resource on thinking about your thinking. I feel that the animation is something that my students could relate to as an intro into a lesson. In the first few seconds it says, "It helps to have a strategy in your mind to help you reach your goal." I always tell my students to stop and think about your next steps, what is your plan, how are you going to reach your goal. It is good to stop and think about things before you just act. I really enjoyed this clip and will use it as a resource for myself as well as for my students.]]> 2020-05-31 16:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603439244 Student Response apekarna https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603489012 Some of the strategies suggested in the readings were so insightful to me. I think many teachers struggle when it comes to getting all students to talk, myself included. During a QComp observation earlier this year I asked my peer coach to specifically watch for two things: the types of questions I was asking and the number of times I called on the same student. I found myself being extra intentional to call on a variety of learners during the observation but also know that on a regular basis this may not be the case. I look forward to trying out new ideas next year in order to promote each child’s voice being heard. Some of my favorite suggestions included walking around the room during work time and promoting students to advocate for their good ideas as well as setting goals for themselves specific to sharing in class. I find myself going through these particular goals with a lot of students at conferences, but want to make it more of a weekly occurrence in my classroom.

]]> 2020-05-31 17:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603489012 Ali Pekarna- Metacognition apekarna https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603498117 “When you think about your thinking you focus on what you’re doing and how you can do it better.” How true is this?? This quote was a great reminder for both me personally as well as for my students. My goal going forward is to always be able to tell my students why we are doing a given assignment. I think this will challenge me to think through the why behind each lesson, being sure that it is a tool that leads toward the desired vision for my students. Metacognition has to become a daily occurrence in the classroom in order for my students to work toward the goals that they have and self regulate along the way toward achievement.

]]> 2020-05-31 17:35:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603498117 Christina McNulty cnmcnu19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603580815 I thought the resources and strategies for talking though a problem were really helpful. I also liked how the strategies incorporated reflecting on the solutions afterwards and were broken down by age. I also found the article with strategies of how to get students to talk more had some great ideas. I use turn and talk often, and love the idea of switching up who goes first each time. I also really liked the "pairs and squares" idea where students have the same partner for 3 weeks. This gives the shy students time to feel comfortable with their pair partner and square partners, so they will feel more confident in sharing their opinion and ideas. It also builds community by having students get to know each other in a smaller setting. This article had some great take aways that I can implement in my classroom to help all of my students' voices be heard and valued. ]]> 2020-05-31 19:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603580815 Christina McNulty cnmcnu19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603601883 I think it is so important that students (and adults!) understand that abilities can be developed and that it is never too late to learn something new. I really liked the resource that shared the Top 35 games. I love playing board games and think they can be such a fun way to challenge student's thinking, encourage students to work cooperatively, and practice executive functioning skills. I also thought the video about metacognition would be a great one to share with my students. Helping students understand that thinking about their thinking and being in control of their mind and actions can help them focus and reach their goals is a lesson they can apply to every area of their life.]]> 2020-05-31 19:30:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603601883 amgall19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603649022 I loved the pdf file Problem solving conversation. My students have a difficult time using their words to help explain their feelings. This file gives teachers/ parents a guide and also breaks down how to teach these skills by age level. I often feel that we are expecting our students to have and learn more skills then what they are cognitively able to know and learn. I also the ideas that were presented in the 9 Strategies for Getting Students to Talk More. I have a difficult time getting my students to talk about content in a meaningful way. I like the suggestions and activities presented will would like to try these activities next year. ]]> 2020-05-31 20:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603649022 amgall19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603664169 I really liked the pdf file on how to teach growth mindset to children. As I thinking about teaching this topic to my students next year, I kept thinking, "where do I start?" I found this to be a great resource and great starting point. I also liked the pdf on cooperative play. This can be hard skill to teach and having resources to aid in this will be beneficial when I teach this skill next year. I liked the video and I think it will help students to understand that you are in control of your own emotions and you can control how you handle those emotions. ]]> 2020-05-31 20:34:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603664169 Responding jxknut19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603945802 The two biggest take-aways I had from this characteristic was the PDF document that showed how to break down the problem with students, as well as the developmental problem solving skills for various age groups. I found both of those items in the PDF to be helpful when having conversations with students and my own children, as I work through HOW to have the conversation, as well as what is developmentally appropriate. Also, I really enjoyed the article that gave ideas for how to get more student involvement in the classroom. There are a few I am doing already, but I really liked the idea to add ways to incorporate music. I had never thought of basically playing a musical chairs game with partner talk. I use music all of the time in my classroom, so I am excited to try this strategy out to change up partnerships and encourage more involvement by all students!]]> 2020-06-01 02:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603945802 jxknut19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603960928 My biggest takeaway from this characteristic was how to talk to teens about having a growth mindset. I know that I don't typically have teens in my classroom during the day, but I do coach sports at the high school level. This is great insight into how I can support their growth mindset, even if it is done in our sports classroom environment. I also have a niece who is 13, as well as my own children will be teenagers some day. I also liked the list of cooperative games students can play. It is important to remember there are so many ways we can work with students: through games, short learning clips, discussions, etc. Hearing about more things I can do in my classroom makes me eager to want to return, even if we are officially on summer break. I don't want to forget all of these great resources! I started a google document to remember them for the fall!

]]> 2020-06-01 02:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/603960928 Janae Warfield https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/605157747 I really enjoyed learning about the helpful tips for a problem solving discussion with students. I think it will be very helpful when responding to students in the fall and helping them with problem solving strategies. I thought it was a great idea to teach problem solving skills by age groups because it will help us decide how it is appropriate to respond to our students.]]> 2020-06-01 16:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/605157747 Janae Warfield https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/605432597 I like how these articles express that the amount of effort and practice a person puts forth will be a direct impact on how they grow and get smarter. The article that really resonated with me and that I liked reading about was the "Top 35 Cooperative Games for kids." It was really helpful to see a list of fun, engaging, and exciting resources that educators can use to help students learn. Students are curious learners that want to explore their
learning in different ways. These are all great ideas to implement in our classrooms.]]> 2020-06-01 18:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/605432597 Constructed Response sjbabb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/605549383 These articles were great because they address such important skills that students need to learn. For starters, problem solving is a huge life skill that seems to be lacking a bit in education. As a fourth grade teacher, I see many students every single year that struggle with problem solving in many areas, from math content to friendship issues to basic life skills. We need to put an emphasis on equipping our students with the mindset that they CAN problem solve and find solutions on their own. It's about encouraging them and breaking things down into chunks so it's not overwhelming. Also, I enjoyed the Edutopia article that stressed the importance of learning through oral/auditory instruction and discussion. Sometimes there is such a strong emphasis on reading in classes that we aren't giving students the chance to really discuss content. I find that my students are much more engaged when the class talks through ideas out loud and everyone gets the chance to respond by voicing their thoughts.]]> 2020-06-01 19:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/605549383 Effort sjbabb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/605661555 My biggest takeaway from this key characteristic was the importance of recognizing the effort that students put forward. I think for far too long and far too often, students are pressured by educators to get the answer "right" and teachers more frequently praise students who are intelligent. The emphasis on being correct has got to stop, especially if we want students to develop a growth mindset. Communicating to our students that their efforts matter is key, and praising them when they try their best is what will ultimately lead them down the path to mastery. I also enjoyed the graphic organizer that explained how to teach growth mindset to teens. Even though my classroom consists of 9 and 10-year-olds, I can still use some of the tips and teaching tools it listed.]]> 2020-06-01 20:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/605661555 Problem Solving Skills smbish19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/605879985 My biggest takeaway with this characteristic was the Problem Solving Skills by age chart. As an interventionist, I see all grade levels throughout my day of teaching. It can be challenging to teach 5th graders problem solving and then immediately have Kindergarteners in my room to learn the same skill. This is a helpful chart that I can refer to when I make the transition from one group to another. ]]> 2020-06-02 00:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/605879985 Habits of Mind smbish19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/605890582 I love the Habits of Mind! I use these a lot in my classroom and share them with all my parents. By sharing these strategies with them they are able to have phrases available to focus on the learning process and effort rather than just on the outcome. I am very excited that there are animations for each of them. Definitely something I will be using!

I also liked the list of cooperative games for students. "Brain games" as we call them in my room are my weakness (or so my husband says :) I tend to buy more than a few each year. I will be exploring this list for some new ideas!]]> 2020-06-02 00:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/605890582 Constructed Response efbaue19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/606006078 Classroom discussions and response is something I focus on a lot with my second graders. Especially as a teacher who teaches EL students, I understand the importance creating opportunities for all students to have their voice heard. Therefore, I found the ideas in the " 9 Strategies for Encouraging More Students to Talk" article to be very helpful. I particularly would like to try the talking piece where the students pass an item like a ball around that allows them to talk. I currently use nonverbal agreement/disagreement and that is a really quick way to get a response from each student. This is such an important topic and I found a lot of these resources to have great examples and ideas!]]> 2020-06-02 02:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/606006078 Effort and Practice efbaue19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/606022099 The NY Times article stuck out to me with the idea about why some people reach their full potential while others do not. The most innovative people are not the ones who believe they have innate talent, but those who strive for growth. One of the ideas in teaching a growth mindset to teens, suggests encouraging students to look for famous failures. There is a youtube video out there that talks about these famous failures and it is something I show my students every year when talking about this topic. It is quite astonishing to them to see how some of our well-known athletes or other well-known people had to overcome a lot of failure at first!

]]> 2020-06-02 02:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/606022099 Sarah Petersen- Celebrations https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607008001 Celebrations are so powerful! I can remember when I was a young student and how I felt when my learning was celebrated! I enjoyed reading the article on Celebrate Success in the Classroom. In that article it talked about 3 simple things that you can do in the classroom to celebrate success. I would like to do more classroom cheers! My first graders love songs and chants so this was nice to see some that I am not familiar with to add to the tool box.]]> 2020-06-02 14:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607008001 Celebrations kmobri19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607009979 I think its extremely important to celebrate our students success, but to focus on the effort that went into attaining that success. We still have to set the bar high for our students so that it is still something they can feel extremely proud of themselves for completing or attaining. When students are intrinsically motivated they are more likely to reach for the high bar you set and feel good about themselves and their accomplishments.

]]> 2020-06-02 14:37:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607009979 Sarah Petersen- Other's Success' https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607085742 I took away a lot from that last video in Mrs. Hunts classroom. I liked that she had her student reteach and record what they learn. Reteaching from the students allows them to process their learning and then they share with their families so that they can see their child's learning and success. I think a lot right now about using seesaw in the classroom and parents are able to access their students learning. Students feel happy about sharing their work and givens them ownership and pride!]]> 2020-06-02 15:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607085742 Others Success kmobri19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607085757 I really liked the video of the students explaining their learning to the camera. Sometimes students actually learn more from their peers than they might from the teacher. Sometimes they listen to their peers explanation and it makes sense. The fact that the parents get to see the videos when they are done also probably gives the students a sense of pride being able to teach something, help others and showing their parents as well. ]]> 2020-06-02 15:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607085757 Problem Solving mxadam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607091267 I think the poster about conversation starters to problem solve can be very beneficial way to teach students how to work together and solve a problem. That poster really breaks down the steps so students can clearly see/understand each step that goes into solving a problem.
Getting students to talk more in class can be a challenge but I think teaching them about open ended questions may help aid those conversations. That is something we need to teach students because it also helps them feel comfortable and confident participating in small talk, which is a skill they will use throughout their entire lives. With social media, my generation and the generations after me really struggle to have a regular conversation. I think the practice in school is vital to learn this skill.]]> 2020-06-02 15:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607091267 Teaching Growth Mindset to Teens mxadam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607116314 I really appreciated this poster because I work with high school students and some of these handouts have been hard for me to relate to because I know my students wont take me seriously. The last two steps held the most value for me, students want to be heard, asking them for suggestions, advice, or thoughts is so important. This shows that we care about what they think and proves that their opinion matters to us. The last step seems so obvious but I think we forget that students watch out every move. If we over react in a negative way, what are students going to think of us? How will they begin to act, if we are modeling that behavior? It's okay to show struggle but it's also important to show strength through adversity.]]> 2020-06-02 15:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607116314 Sam Eisenbraun sxeise19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607119837 Something I noticed throughout the various resources is asking students open ended questions. I really like this approach because it doesn't cast judgement on students right away from the beginning of the conversation. I also liked the different strategies that the edutopia article offered. I think the think, pair, share strategy is really nice for students because it gives them time to think about their own response and also allows students to connect with another person before something is discussed in the large group.]]> 2020-06-02 15:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607119837 Sam Eisenbraun sxeise19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607124997 I really liked the resource that had the printable classroom posters and the different strategies to remember. I like how it talked about listening more than we talk; isn't that the truth! I think this is something we have forgotten as a society and it is so important. I remember in Spanish class in high school we did listening activities. It was to learn a language but I think providing activities where students have to listen and then discuss would be really cool for students during these times. I also liked how it talked about watching your reactions. It's important to choose our words carefully as well as thinking about our body language when we have conversations with students.]]> 2020-06-02 15:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607124997 Getting students to talk masers19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607378633 While looking at the links, I thought about how I have become better at asking open ended questions in PE. It made me think about how I still struggle to get students to talk. They will quickly come up with an answer so that they can leave or get back to activity. I really enjoyed the 9 Strategies for encouraging more students to talk article. I am looking forward to implementing a lot of those ideas as a lot of them incorporated movement and music. ]]> 2020-06-02 17:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607378633 Morgan masers19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607397819 2020-06-02 17:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607397819 Morgan Serstad https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607455101 I really enjoyed the printable posters and tips for teaching growth mindset to teens. I have been working on my unit for this course and realize that I have been leaning towards a middle school unit. (I teach 1-8.) This week really helped me think about ways to teach this to older students and why it is still important to talk about. I read on one article about how it is something that needs to be continuously talked about and practiced by teachers and students.]]> 2020-06-02 18:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607455101 Questioning + Discussions mjegge19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607482346 In college pedagogy classes, we talked a lot about asking our students higher order questions, and my professors would often model for us what that sounded like. It wasn't until I actually got into my first classroom that I understood the importance of good open-ended questioning. Asking open ended questions allows the students to share their thinking. This helps create a space where students are not just learning from the teacher, but are learning from each other. I loved the article that listed nine different ways to engage students in discussions. I think back to myself as a student, and I remember feeling anxious to speak in front of my class. I appreciated teachers who were skilled in leading discussions because they would use techniques that helped me feel more confident. One of those was the use of small groups, or partners. Being able to talk to someone first, before sharing out to the large group helped me feel more confident. I also love to write, so being able to write down my response before sharing helped a lot because I could refer to my writing if my mind went blank when sharing. I think it is so important for teachers to be understanding of different personality types, but still encourage all students to use their voice in some way because every students' thoughts are valuable!]]> 2020-06-02 18:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607482346 Sarah Petersen https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607769500 I had a few take aways from these documents. One was on incorporating wait time in the classroom. Allowing our students time to process and think about their answers is so important. I also loved the poster on the 7 activities to help your child with a positive attitude. I really liked the idea of having our students create an Awe Journal and write or draw pictures of things that they found beautiful within their day. I thought that was a cool idea. Sharing positive experiences with students is also a good thing to be mindful of. Giving them your undivided attention and high fives can go a long way!]]> 2020-06-02 21:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607769500 Sarah Petersen https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607790867 In the article, Supporting Student Resilience in the Classroom, it says that as a way to support resilience is to give control. When students feel more in control "they make more of their decisions and take pride in their accomplishments." I have found this to be so true. When I teach a topic and then give my students choice in how they are going to follow up with their learning, I have seen way more pride in their work. This is something I want to continue to do and also do more often. When they are in charge of their decisions they are also a lot more confident. I also enjoyed the chart on building confidence in our students. This is something that I'd like to print and keep near my desk at school!]]> 2020-06-02 22:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607790867 Metacognition + Effort mjegge19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607905606 The youtube video on metacognition really stuck out to me. It isn't all that often that we think about our own thinking. The video taught me that thinking about thinking can increase our focus and help us set goals. Metacognition also contributes to self-awareness. When students are able to reflect on their own thinking, they are increasing their awareness of how they learn best and what supports they might need to reach their goals. I also liked the infographic on teaching teens a growth mindset. I imagine that talking with older students about growth mindset might be more challenging as students' mindset tends to become more negative as time goes on. I liked the last tip about watching your own reactions. Students are always watching us, and our reactions to successes and failures can help or hinder their growth mindset.]]> 2020-06-03 00:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/607905606 Problem Solving rlklam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/608010756 My biggest take away was the problem solving chart by age. I love that it had it broken down by age group and the steps to use with the kids. Often my kindergarten kids have a difficult time expression how they are feeling and I think these starters would be a perfect tool to help them do so.

]]> 2020-06-03 02:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/608010756 Growth Mindset rlklam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/608018219 I really enjoyed the list of top cooperative games for kids. I see me using this a lot during morning meeting to help build community. I also like the posters and the ideas for teaching a growth mindset. I think the one when things don't go as planned brainstorm solutions together is a powerful one that can be used at all age levels. I could see this working for my kindergarten students with a little guidance.

]]> 2020-06-03 02:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/608018219 Teachers provide performance tasks and constructed response type activities krlimb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/608065959 "Discussion is the lifeline of learning..." I really liked that quote from the video about Questioning for Classroom Discussion. I really admired the way the teacher was able to get her students to say they agreed or disagreed with their classmates and built off of one another's ideas. This is something I have tried to be intentional about teaching and modeling for my students as well. It's still a work in progress, because I struggle with getting the students to want to talk about their academic prompts. Because of this, I liked the 9 strategies for getting more students to talk. I plan to implement some of these strategies and ides to try to get more of my students to discuss with one another. The last takeaway I had was to be aware of the types of questions I am asking my students. I try not to ask close-ended questions, because I want my students to explain and deepen their thinking. So, that was a great reminder about questioning as well! ]]> 2020-06-03 03:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/608065959 Teachers and students see and communicate that effort and practice are path to mastery krlimb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/608076900 I really liked the "Helpful Tips for Teaching Teens Growth Mindset." Sometimes I have a difficult time getting my fourth graders to "buy into" some of the ideas I am trying to instill in them. Some of the ideas that really rung true to me were: that I need to be mindful of my reactions. I think I wear my heart on my sleeve and my emotions are always expressed on my face. So, I need to be mindful of how I am reacting to my students' mistakes. I also need to remember that this conversation about growth mindset needs to be ongoing. I need to talk about how the brain works, failure, progress, and hard work frequently in order to see a change. I have found it very helpful to show Michale Jordan gatorade commercials to my fourth graders, as they interest many of my students. I just wish there were more of them so that I could show them more variety of growth mindset type reminders. ]]> 2020-06-03 03:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/608076900 Questions and discussions cereed19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/608720162 I loved the problem solving chart by age. We talk about big problems and little problems. My first graders are learning and trying to make sense of what kind of problem it is.

I also loved the parts about open ended/higher level thinking questions during a discussion. This is one area that I do need to improve in. Maybe not "improve" in but be more intentional about the questions. I do ask open ended and higher level questions but perhaps not as often or thought through as I should.

]]> 2020-06-03 11:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/608720162 Growth Mindset cereed19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/608734903 Wow! Some fun ideas! The posters were great and even got me to think about rephrasing some of my statements to reflect more of a growth mindset...not that I don't already have one but that it comes across better than before. The cooperative games are great! It will be fun to use them this fall to help build community/family within the classroom. ]]> 2020-06-03 12:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/608734903 Celebrations cereed19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/608755291 This area really made me stop and reflect. I love celebrations in my classroom. It is so important. At the beginning of the year, we learned and did lots of classroom cheers. We celebrated the hard work. They bonded as a class. They worked hard and then I sort of dropped the ball on the classroom cheers. It needs to be a natural part of every day. My students were about 6 days away from earning a pizza party for all their hard work when schools were closed. I thought perhaps we could do a pizza party in the park but large gatherings are discouraged. I emailed one of our local pizza places to ask them if I could purchase pizza coupons for my students to celebrate how hard they have worked this year and I also explained that they were close to earning a pizza party. Mr. Pizza North decided to give each of my students a $10 gift card for working so hard. Yesterday I was able to deliver the gift card and a surprise to 22 out of 24 students in my class. I truly focused on how hard they worked....the process verses the end result. When I told them how proud I was of how hard they worked, their faces lit up. They get to celebrate with their family instead of their classmates. Next year will look better in my classroom! The bar will be set high and they will be intrinsically motivated. ]]> 2020-06-03 12:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/608755291 Problem Solving bdschm19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609283097 There were a few things that stood out to me the first was the importance of our students feeling comfortable so they are willing to actually share what they know or what they think about the topic. Of course this is key for us as educators if we actually want good participation from all students throughout the year and the second was the chart that showed the different ages and how they respond to issues and or problems. This is also a good reminder for us so we all have realistic expectations as educators. ]]> 2020-06-03 16:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609283097 Effort and Growth Mindset bdschm19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609295878 I really thought that all people should see how reaching your full potential is based on the amount of effort you put into something, this is of course true in our classrooms. I have had a lot of student who are naturally gifted but if they do not put in any effort and time they will not reach their full potential. The other thing that I liked was the different ideas for us to use in our own classroom. I am looking forward to hopefully implementing some face to face with my students in the fall. ]]> 2020-06-03 16:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609295878 Celebrations mxadam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609343587 I have never really thought about how we "celebrate" our students work by hanging it on the wall or having an end of the year party. How that kind of celebration isn't necessarily meaningless but it's more for the teacher then for the students. We need to celebrate the students work in a meaningful way like creating an assignment that draws more interest in than just you the teacher. I would really like to learn more about how I can create more high quality assignments for me students, especially as a PE teacher!]]> 2020-06-03 16:43:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609343587 When students become teachers mxadam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609372289 Wow I am blown away by that video, to have 3rd grade students reteach a lesson they just learned, video themselves, then peer grade each other and self assess. These students will truly understand the information they are learning when they go through this process. This is basically learning/reviewing/studying the materials 3-5 times in one lesson with different perspectives on key points. I have never seen anything like this and I would love to try it. This would be a really perfect activity to implement in during distance learning. Next fall, I will be trying this method with my high school students!]]> 2020-06-03 16:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609372289 Problem Solving and Discussions bxlund19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609479437 I had two major take-aways from these resources. I loved the poster with conversation starters for problem solving. It easily gave steps to go through the problem solving process with many different open ended questions that can guide students. I also loved the video about discussion. It's an integral part of education and we as teachers need to teach our students how to discuss. Giving them vocabulary and and opportunities are both so important. An overarching theme from all of these resources was to ask open ended questions. I will continue to do that in my classroom and do that more.]]> 2020-06-03 17:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609479437 Growth Mindset & Metacognition bxlund19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609488930 The printable growth mindset poster and quotes was a great resource! I loved the tips for teaching growth mindset to students and the quote posters were very cute and inspirational. I felt that the youtube video about teaching kids metacognition was very useful. Teaching kids to think about their thinking can help them be able to self regulate. Students need to learn how to not only be in control of their body but also their thinking.]]> 2020-06-03 17:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609488930 Problem solving & Discussions jjpete19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609730708 I really liked the chart that had problem solving strategies broken down by ages. It was a good reminder that how we help a student try to solve their problem, depends on their age and their ability to process what they can do.

I also liked the video about discussions in the classroom. I connected with the quote, "Discussion is the lifeblood of learning and when it works classrooms come alive." I think it's so true that if the students are able to have meaningful discussions and feel safe to share their opinion regardless if it's different from the other students in the group, such amazing things can happen! I think the nine strategies that were shared in one of the other articles are a great resource to help facilitate meaningful discussions in the classroom.]]> 2020-06-03 20:12:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609730708 Growth Mindset & Teamwork jjpete19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609750100 In one of the articles there was a quote that stood out to me. "It's hard to move forward creatively and especially foster teamwork if each person is trying to look like the biggest star in the constellation."-Carol Dweck. I think she makes a great point that if people are only worried about how they look or what they are able to do nothing will ever get done or the group won't live up to its potential. I think this is true in other aspects of life as well. Like in sports for instance, if a player is only worried about how many baskets they make each game rather than how the team does as a whole, the team won't be nearly as successful. If each person is a star in the sky we can all shine, but when we shine together that's when we can light up the sky and make amazing things! ]]> 2020-06-03 20:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609750100 Problem Solving & Discussions slstor19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609865883 I don't think I've ever seen the broken escalator video. I think this is a great way to begin a discussion about being stuck and finding ways to solve problems.
I also liked the 9 Strategies for Getting More Students to Talk. #5-Metacognitive goal-setting reminded me of a talking chip strategy that someone once used in a conference session I attended. Each person began with a certain number of chips and moved them to the center when they added to the discussion! This was a strategy I was really excited to use in my classroom, but I don't recall ever actually using it with my students. I think I will add this strategy into my growth mindset unit as a reminder to use this discussion strategy in my classroom.]]> 2020-06-03 21:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609865883 Problem Solving + Discussions nrstal19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609921946 A couple of big takeaways from these articles about problem solving and discussion. I really liked the poster that broke down problem solving skills for different ages. I work with a mix of different ages- so this was super helpful! I also really liked some of the strategies to get more students to talk. One of the strategies that I am interested in trying in my classroom is pairs and squares- having students pair up with a partner and then another group of two. I also really liked the non-verbal agreements or disagreements. In social studies there are sometimes topics that are controversial. I find this strategy will be very helpful and effective.]]> 2020-06-03 23:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609921946 Growth Mindset nrstal19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609943583 I really was intrigued to read the article about tips for growth mindset and the steps that it takes. One step that I really liked was step # 5- when things don't go as planned brainstorm solutions together. Like this step says, "instead of asking your teacher for extra credit because you did poorly on a test, you should walk through the steps and problem solve options they have." My students/parents have been doing this non-stop since Distance Learning has started. Let's just take it one thing at a time and figure it out together. ]]> 2020-06-03 23:29:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609943583 Celebrating Personal Growth smbish19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609996025 My favorite activity that was shared was the peer awesome awards. I think this is a great community building opportunity as well as celebrating personal growth in students. It also helps build peer relationships by finding/seeing the good in others. Sometimes we have students who don't like to be singled out and celebrated in a large group. It makes them feel very uncomfortable. Therefore, I think it is important to celebrate students in a variety of ways, so each student is being recognized and celebrated in a meaningful way. ]]> 2020-06-04 00:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/609996025 Students Become Teachers smbish19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/610007538 When considering different forms of formative assessments the strategy of students becoming the teacher is an excellent high level of thinking assessment. There are so many things that made Mrs. Hunt's strategy so great. Not only is the teacher able to evaluate each student's learning, but the peer reviews help students find strengths and weaknesses in the lessons and they can then provide feedback that is beneficial to helping their peers learn. They also become familiar with the use of rubrics and evaluation. Having them assess themselves can sometimes be uncomfortable, but a great reflective experience.]]> 2020-06-04 00:46:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/610007538 Annie Babbitt https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/610095092 I really liked the classroom ideas given from the teacher of the year article. Those are great ways to get students to talk more in class. The author stated that without intentional planning, only a few students tend to do all the talking and this is definitely true in my classroom. With the ideas she gave, I can easily see that changing. Some of these resources are really good and I'd like to print them off to remember during the school year.

]]> 2020-06-04 02:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/610095092 Annie Babbitt https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/610111810 Something that has resonated with me is metacognition. The idea to talk with your students about how the brain works would be very beneficial to increase student engagement. I have beat around the bush with this topic in class in the past, but I now have a better understanding of how to make the conversation more meaningful and straightforward. For my students, I think this correlation from the brain processes to musicianship is the key to creating a growth mindset.]]> 2020-06-04 02:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/610111810 Key Characteristics #9 dlmoel18 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/610167647 Hey all,
After reading the posts and the articles and video, I have a little bit to think about. It really hit home tonight with these and thinking about how I talk to my kids and students. I think it is really important to be a better listener than it is to be a better problem solver on your end. Through this program, I have learned and practiced to be a better listener than a talker. It hit home when I was reading the article about asking better questions. I think that the better we ask guiding questions to our students, the better we build relationships and trust with them.
Guiding questions is the key if you want to build those relationships and really dig deep in to what can grow the education we are striving for.]]> 2020-06-04 04:03:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/610167647 Growth Mindset slstor19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/610930436 Even though I don't work much with teens, there were still good reminders from the 8 Helpful Tips. I also LOVE games, I have a few of the games on the list and have just added a couple of these cooperative games to my Amazon wish list for my classroom. Playing board games is something that many of my students do not do at home with their families and is a great way to start conversations about cooperation, perseverance, and critical thinking. ]]> 2020-06-04 13:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/610930436 Problem Solving hxblum19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/611033055 I love teaching problem solving skills because it reminds me of my dad. When I was younger and something didn't work or I needed to ask for help, my dad would always support me but 9/10 times, he would make me figure it out with minimal explicit directions. This was sometimes frustrating/semi-annoying (haha) but in hindsight, it was an incredible gift he gave me. I know that I want to use the same strategies he did in teaching problem solving. Some of the articles talked about them too, "What information do you already know?", and using open ended questions can get students thinking.

]]> 2020-06-04 13:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/611033055 Growth Mindset hxblum19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/611056953 I really loved the printable poster for growth mindset. These are a few things that a big takeaways for me as I looked through the poster/tips for teaching:
- This is an ongoing conversation
-Goals are good, pressure isn't
-Listen more than you talk
-Watch your reactions

I also think teaching kids about thinking (metacognition) is a tricky concept but it is very important to get them thinking about this so they can understand growth mindset better.

]]> 2020-06-04 13:57:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/611056953 Problem Solving pxschi19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/611760114 Problem solving is such an important skill to learn and understand, especially at the primary level. I am thankful that we have the Second Step curriculum to help with teaching these skills. Students need to be able to identify their feelings and know what to do in certain incidents; we need to teach them these skills. I like the posters given in the Google Drive link. I especially liked how the 2nd poster was broken down into different age levels. It is important to know what problem solving skills are appropriate for which age. ]]> 2020-06-04 19:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/611760114 Growth Mindset pxschi19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/611774585 Teaching kids to have a growth mindset needs to start with teaching how the brain works. I like the poster about teaching teens about how the brain works, but I think it is just as important to teach younger students about it too so they can understand the brain at a young age. There are different ways to teach younger kids about the brain vs. teens. That is something I learned from these articles.Teens are able to understand the bigger terms about the brain, while younger kids just need to understand that our brain has the ability to grow if we exercise it. ]]> 2020-06-04 19:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/611774585 Students Becoming Teachers cereed19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/611799799 I was extremely intrigued by this characteristic. As I was watching the one video, I kept thinking about how I could do this with my students. Could they record a lesson for their parents to see? I'm not exactly sure how I feel about first graders evaluating each other. When we started distance learning and my students had to record themselves on Seesaw, there were some who had a really hard time. They didn't like the way they sounded or what they said. As they did it more and more they became more comfortable. I would be curious to know what other Kindergarten or First grader teachers thought about implementing this in their classroom.]]> 2020-06-04 19:34:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/611799799 Wait time kmobri19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/612245095 My biggest takeaways from these resources was the wait time. Sometimes the silence is hard, but necessary. I understand that students need wait time to process the information and feel comfortable with the response they are about to give. I also really liked the google documents about how to teach your children to have a positive attitude. I loved the sayings on there and they had some really good ideas. Helping neighbors, writing down three things you love just a to name a few.

]]> 2020-06-05 03:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/612245095 Denver Moeller dlmoel18 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/612248403 I teach middle school PE and this was a great reminder and affirmation of what I do. I try to focus on the process of skills and not the end product. Even though it seems a win or loss process. The last video reminded me of my team-building unit. I give my kids a challenge with limited equipment and very little instructions. The process of getting the challenge met is wide open. I really feel this builds a growth mindset because there is not a right or wrong answer. It instills a lot of failure, evaluations and trying again, and again. I would suggest to any teacher to use small team-building activities as movement games etc. in their classes. It builds a positive climate in your class and gives movement breaks that strengthens relationship in your class. It fits well in PE but belongs in all classes. When the fear of failure is eliminated, the sky is the limit. I love seeing how some kids come up with solutions that either work or not, and I get to pick their brains in asking how they got there.
I really think it was great to read the 8 steps and one was be a better listener than a talker. Our way is not always the best!!!

]]> 2020-06-05 03:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/612248403 Resilence kmobri19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/612275916 I think building resilience in children is very important.Resilience is an important character trait to have in order to be successful inside and outside the classroom. So many of my students would get stuck on a problem and decide to give up and ask for help instead of trying to solve it on their own. I loved the calendar and thought it had some great ideas on it and I would love to print it and keep it handy. Building confidence is the first step in creating and building resilience. A confident student I feel is usually more willing to try and attempt something on his or her own before asking for help. Both of these character traits are very important.

]]> 2020-06-05 03:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/612275916 Annie Babbitt https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/612280232 This characteristic is right up my alley in the choir classroom. One -link talked about high-quality work and having an audience. This is exactly why we have music concerts. Another link focused on celebrating the successes and the processes students have worked on. Part of the music standards are to reflect on performances and I always have an evaluation to fill out following a performance. Students reflect on our strengths and weaknesses and I use that feedback to guide our work for subsequent performances. I am glad to know the research behind this normal sequence of performance assessment.]]> 2020-06-05 03:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/612280232 Celebrate Personal Growth jxknut19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614174815 The biggest takeaway from this characteristic was the importance of not only having celebrations for personal growth, but celebrations that result in high quality products while having an audience beyond the classroom. Currently we use a literacy curriculum that has classroom celebrations at the end of each unit. Sometimes I don't get to these parts of the unit for various reasons. This was a gentle reminder to make sure I make time for those celebrations while also making sure to include high quality products and opportunities for an audience outside of our classroom environment. ]]> 2020-06-06 12:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614174815 Problem Solving crwarf19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614190078 I really appreciate the resources that are printable and that we are able to use in our classroom to help aid our students. I particularly like the conversation starter poster along with the problem solving skills poster- I will be printing these off to hang in my classroom for my students to start practicing these different ways of solving problems! I believe that after I practice using these strategies with the kiddos they will begin to use them on their own! That is my hope!]]> 2020-06-06 12:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614190078 Love this quote! crwarf19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614194521 "You miss 100% of the shots that you don't take!" This caught my eye and stuck out to me because sometimes I am fearful of trying something because of fear of failure. This quote was a good reminder that 100% of the things I don't try will not happen!

]]> 2020-06-06 12:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614194521 Students=Teachers jxknut19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614194809 My biggest takeaway from this area was how important it is for the students to become the teachers, in more than a surface understanding way. In the video about the students teaching math concepts it said, " Teaching is the most rigorous form of learning." I was trying to brainstorm how I could do this in various curricular areas in my classroom, and what it could look like for the skill abilities of all of my students. I loved that the students went back and watched a few videos using a rubric to provide feedback. It appeared like an activity that could take up quite a bit of time, but I think it would be beneficial especially when the students are taking ownership of the learning!]]> 2020-06-06 12:46:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614194809 Anna Galloway https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614312329 I can't help but think how I can I get my student to respond to feedback?

A sentence from the article: "Celebrations of Learning: Why This Practice Matters" talks about students wanting to meet high rigorous standards and respond to feedback. Many of my students have a hard time when given feedback, especially if it is something they should change. Maybe as a teacher I need to have more celebrations of learning. This might increase their desire to make changes.

]]> 2020-06-06 15:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614312329 Anna Galloway https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614320022 An area I struggle with is providing engaging lesson during math. Math isn't my favorite subject so I struggle with coming up with exciting and engaging lessons. I know that students preform and engage more when they are excited and are given engaging activities. Knowing that I struggle in this area I have reached out to our instructional coach to come up with exciting ways to engag my students.
]]> 2020-06-06 15:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614320022 Positive Attitude jxknut19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614537907 My biggest take away as a parent and an educator for this characteristic was the seven activities to promote a positive attitude. I really liked the suggestion to use practicing positive affirmations and loving kindness meditation. Those are two areas that I have never directly taught my students or my children how to do. I believe they would be a great way to help them see they are capable of whatever comes their way, and encouraging them to preserve! ]]> 2020-06-06 20:25:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614537907 Positive Daily Interactions smbish19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614547137 The importance of wait time and persistence were great reminders of opportunities to build growth mindset. The Positive Daily Interactions from Big Life Journal are a great resource to have available for students. I would like to use them as a challenge for my students (and kids at home) to do something positive that day. I like how they are tear aways so they can continue to build on different strategies of staying positive. ]]> 2020-06-06 20:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614547137 I Like the Challenge! smbish19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614553323 I found the article discussing the island of competence to be very interesting. Children do seem to group their successes and failures together. I think this ties closely with having a fixed mindset. Its either all good or all bad. Having an educator that can coach them through those feelings and begin to separate their strengths and weaknesses to better understand themselves and what they are capable of is important. So much learning can be done when students build on what they know and are good at to strengthen their weaknesses. Once they have practiced and recognized their potential their mindset will shift. ]]> 2020-06-06 20:50:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614553323 Choice Builds Resilience jxknut19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614553418 In the article it talked about how students who have more choice are more apt to be resilient. It mentioned how when students have a meaningful choice it helps to build a willingness to want to participate and encourage them in what they are doing. As a teacher, my students have choice in the classroom but this helped me to realize I should be looking for areas where they can get more of a chance to have a choice. As a parent, and I also realize that I don’t give out as many choices at home as I thought I did. I think especially when we moved to virtual learning we had to set up a new routine at home and I didn’t allow my son to have as much choice as he could have in how our day was structured. I also enjoyed the calendar that had 25 ideas to build confidence in kids as a gentle reminder on ways to continue to build or reinforce confidence in kids. ]]> 2020-06-06 20:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614553418 Personal Celebrations masers19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614658013 As I read this I thought about how my husbands family celebrated good grades vs how mine celebrated. In my house, A's and B's were expected and we would have a special ice cream or dinner to celebrate the growth along with some cash. My husband's family was so proud when he came home with C's. We started dating sophomore year and I could not believe they were proud of their son's Cs!! He got to pick out dinner and dessert for C's! I came to find out that his older siblings hardly made it through high school so C's were good for graduation and good for them. It just goes to show that even if C's don't work for you, we still should celebrate that student. We all have different backgrounds and praise goes a long way! ]]> 2020-06-07 01:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614658013 Planning Engaging Lessons masers19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614662364 I liked the resource about planning engaging lessons. I hated doing lesson plans, but I did them well the first year at Poynette and now I go back, add more to it, and continue to teach the unit. Such a time saver! While reading the resources I also thought about our school's home room lessons. They are similar each year and students get bored. This year more than before, we have had the students teach the lessons. It was a huge success and was inspiring to see how the students got others engaged. ]]> 2020-06-07 01:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614662364 Wait Time masers19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614676057 Wait time is so tough for me! I like to go go go. I only see my students for 45 or 30 minutes and I want them to be on the move. However, I know the importance for me and for the students. We all need time to process and really understand the strategy being taught. If I offer more wait time, I believe more students will take time to think about the topic. I also need to get better at the "do you want me to come back to you?" I think I use that phrase, but rarely get back to the student. I basically give them a free pass to stop the discussion or thoughts. I will remember that for fall.
]]> 2020-06-07 02:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/614676057 Family Resources jxknut19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/615074816 This key characteristic was one of the main ideas that I have been waiting for since this class began: How do I get this information out to my families? The Self Sufficient Kids article had my favorite resources that I would give to families as it talked about ways to communicate using a growth mindset. It also gave suggestions for adult books to read, video clips to watch, books for kids, activities to foster a growth mindset, and had additional resources directed to other websites. I felt these resources focused on the foundation of the growth mindset characteristics parents would need to know to understand it and apply it. I will be bookmarking those resources for next year!]]> 2020-06-07 11:43:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/615074816 Thankful Perspective crwarf19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/615741004 I really enjoyed reading over the "Grateful for my Kids" poster along with the poster that explained how to deal with frustrations at different ages. As I read through the grateful poster I appreciated the perspective that they took on of being thankful for kids whining all day in being thankful for them communicating their feelings. Another one that stuck out to me was when students want their own way you can be grateful that they are showing persistence! Probably now a perspective I would have had before seeing this! I always want to choose gratefulness over whining and complaining!!

]]> 2020-06-07 21:29:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/615741004 Planning Lessons crwarf19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/615748560 "But as you settle in with your new class or classes over the first few weeks, you begin to move away from community-building activities and spend the majority of your time teaching content." This quote was a bit convicting to me! I need to make sure that as the year continues on after we have built our classroom relationships I want to make sure that I continue to prioritize community-building activities. This helps the learning when strong and healthy relationships are formed within the class! I also enjoyed finding the resources for different websites that have completed lesson plans available and ready to use for free for teachers! So helpful!]]> 2020-06-07 21:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/615748560 Christina McNulty cnmcnu19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/616015447 I thought these links had some great resources to encourage students to recognize and celebrate personal celebrations. I really liked the article that talked about encouraging students to reflect on what and how they learned, as a way to help students recognize their struggles and strengths in their learning process. I loved the idea of students creating awards to give to their peers to recognize and celebrate each other's learning. This is something I would love to incorporate into my reading groups next year.]]> 2020-06-08 03:43:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/616015447 Janae Warfield https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/616878409 I thought these links had great ideas to implement in my classroom next year! I think it is so important to celebrate the students' personal growth as well as educators. We all have things that we can be proud of and it is important for us to acknowledge the things that we have accomplished. I think it is important to remember that a celebration doesn't have to be a huge celebration that is really well thought out. It can be something simple that makes our students feel good about what they accomplished.

]]> 2020-06-08 13:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/616878409 Janae Warfield https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/616890079 I really enjoyed looking at the first article about planning engaging lessons. I agree with the statement, "Once we get into the school year, having a positive classroom environment goes a long way." Having a positive classroom atmosphere is one of my top priorities in my classroom. I want to make sure to create an environment each year that is a calming and comfortable place for my students to learn. It is important to always remember this in the first few weeks before diving into all of the content.]]> 2020-06-08 13:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/616890079 Personal growth sxeise19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/617125101 I liked the resource that talked about how it's important to discuss your "biggest failures" with your children/students. I feel like this is a great way for students to understand that it's ok to fail and it's ok to laugh about it! Sometimes the moments where we fall the hardest are the moments that we learn the most!]]> 2020-06-08 15:32:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/617125101 Planning sxeise19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/617130113 I liked how the first resource talked about planning engaging lessons with other colleagues. Students love when their classes intertwine so I think taking time to plan a unit or lesson with another teacher where students can make connections would be really powerful. It would not only be enjoyable for students but would teach the colleagues about the different standards in that particular subject.]]> 2020-06-08 15:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/617130113 Personal Growth apekarna https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/617291407 I love the ideas offered through these articles about encouraging students to look for areas in which they and their peers have grown! I coach cross country at the middle school level and at the end of the season I pass out candy bar awards to each of my athletes. For example, a Three Musketeer bar might be given to someone who is always working well with others and providing encouragement. It made me think to approach this differently in years to come and give students a chance to offer up their own award ideas for their teammates who have shown growth through hard work. ]]> 2020-06-08 16:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/617291407 Planning apekarna https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/617299741 The "Planning Engaging Lessons" article was a good reminder of the importance of taking the time to plan deep lessons. It really is more challenging to think about the big picture if you don't take the time to think about the short term goals offered by your daily lessons. I find it helpful to set aside a designated time each day during prep specifically for lesson planning. Typically it's the 10 minutes before I head into my team room for lunch. Even though 10 minutes doesn't sound like a ton of time, you can get a lot done with uninterrupted time to focus specifically on short term lesson plans. I also liked the section on planning with. your coworkers. Students love when lessons and content connect- they seem to find the subject more important. I plan a few lessons throughout the school year with our History and Science teacher but this is something I would like to be more intentional about!]]> 2020-06-08 16:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/617299741 Planning cereed19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/617358631 Planning engaging lessons really spoke to me. For the past couple of years, I have "planned" with a couple of other teachers. When I say "planned together" we would fill out our lesson plans with what we would be covering. We didn't go into depth with the lessons to create or generate higher level or open ended questions. I am looking forward to being back on the Kindergarten team again so that I can plan with my colleague across the hall. We work really well together and would have a lot of fun planning engaging lessons together.
As I go into next year, thinking about how to engage my students on a higher and deeper level will be something I add to my lesson plans. ]]> 2020-06-08 17:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/617358631 Celebrations rlklam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/617414158 I thought there were a lot of great resources here to use. I liked when they were talking about celebrating successes even if they were small celebrations. I really try to do a celebration after kids answer questions and they love them and it also give the student who answered the question the confidence to answer more questions. I also really like the 5 ways to deal with frustrations as a parent. This could be a great resource to give parents at parent teacher conferences and also just for me as a parent to have!

]]> 2020-06-08 17:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/617414158 Reteach and Record rlklam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/617429525 I loved the idea of having the kids listen to the lesson being taught and then think about it to plan and reteach it to others. What a powerful assessment tool to figure out what concepts the students grasp and what concepts they still need help with. I also love that they go one step further to watch their fellow students. I would love to try this idea and think it could even work if we do have some sort of distance learning.

]]> 2020-06-08 18:07:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/617429525 Christina McNulty cnmcnu19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/617467911 I loved the teaching strategies demonstrated in the two videos. I thought the peer assessment was a great way for students to show and discuss their learning process. By doing so, students are able to build community and share their ideas. I thought it sent a great message about growth mindset when the teacher addressed the disagreement between two students as a "chance to learn." I also loved the idea of the students recording themselves reteaching the lesson to show what they know. What a great way for students to show their learning and also, a great resource for parents!]]> 2020-06-08 18:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/617467911 Celebrate Personal Growth mjegge19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/617836306 I liked how one of the articles talked about the connection between motivation and celebrations. Celebrating student learning can help motivate students to produce high quality work. This reminds me of a session I attended at Teach. Learn. Lead about giving students an audience to their work. The speaker discovered through her action research that providing her Kindergarten students an audience to their writing increased their motivation to write. The resource that contained the different cheer ideas was great! This made me realize that I need to improve my cheer game in the classroom! I always stick to the same couple, but there are so many fun ideas to celebrate students that quick, easy, and fun for all. I will definitely be adding to my cheer toolbox this upcoming school year! Lastly, I loved the printable on parenting with a grateful heart. The same advice can be applied to the teacher/student relationship, and it's a great reminder on how a simple mindset change can make a world of a difference: "I get to" vs "I have to".]]> 2020-06-08 23:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/617836306 Planning Engaging Lessons mjegge19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/617860290 The two videos were wonderful! I especially loved the second video, where the third grade teacher had her students "reteach and record" a lesson. The students became the teachers! I thought this was a very unique way to assess student learning, and the students were able to watch their peers' videos and provide feedback through a rubric. They watched their own video too and were able to see areas of struggle and success. I would love to try something similar to this in my classroom! The other video offered great insight into peer feedback as well. The teacher had groups set up to engage in collaborative conversations about their homework. The teacher welcomes disagreements and has the students learn from each other. I liked that the teacher had students acknowledge the parts of the problem that confused them or made it difficult. Overall, these resources inspired me to continue looking for ways to engage students in learning, and allow them to learn from each other. We are social beings after all, and working together to solve problems is a skill to carry through all of life.]]> 2020-06-09 00:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/617860290 Annie Babbitt https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/617991712 I was really inspired by Mrs. Hunt's reteaching method. We have always been told that students have mastered skills that they can successfully teach themselves, but it seems difficult to figure out how you can implement these creative lessons. Mrs. Hunt has a easy to set up and maintain process that is very effective at giving students these opportunities. This is something I would love to share with my colleagues.

]]> 2020-06-09 02:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/617991712 Celebrate Personal Growth nrstal19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/619375685 I really liked the positive self talk poster. I think it can super helpful and useful for teachers to use in the classroom or refer to when different situations come up so we know how to talk to students about positivity when they have negative self talk. I also really liked how the Celebrations of Learning article explains that students will produce high quality work when there are celebrations! This motivates students!]]> 2020-06-09 18:27:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/619375685 Lesson Plans nrstal19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/619391870 The first article mentions that it all starts with classroom culture and from there students can be more engaged with lessons. I think it's important to work with other teachers and collaborate to come up with the most engaging lesson that you can. I really liked Mrs. Hunts classroom and how the students were the teachers and they had to reteach the information. This is really helpful to make sure the students know the content. It is a great formative check!]]> 2020-06-09 18:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/619391870 Teachers and students recognize and/or celebrate personal growth. krlimb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/619580379 I loved the celebrating success ideas. I have done three claps for students to celebrate their sharing or progress they've made. I have also done the cheer where you say, "Can I get a..?" and the students all say, "whoop whoop!" I liked the new ideas to start implementing into my classroom for a wider variety of chants. The second article that really resonated with me was the one about producing high quality work. I try to instill positive work habits for my students, which includes producing high quality work. I frequently tell my students quality over quantity and so that article really reiterated the importance of valuing that. In order for their work to be quality, it often needs revisions and edits, which shows students also that their first draft of something isn't always going to be their best work; which is related to having a growth mindset. ]]> 2020-06-09 20:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/619580379 Celebrate Personal Growth sjbabb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/619622815 I mean, it's no secret that all students should be celebrated when personal growth is made. If that isn't obvious to every single educator, then you're probably in the wrong profession. It is our duty to seek out the progress being made by ALL students, not just the high-achievers. The graphic provides some great tips in responding to students in different ways that shows them that we as teachers see their value and appreciate them as learners, no matter what level of progress is being made. I always make it a point in my day to congratulate each student about something. It might be academically, socially, personally, or emotionally. We are champions for so many kids over the course of our careers and making sure we keep this in mind is crucial to their overall success.]]> 2020-06-09 21:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/619622815 Lesson Planning sjbabb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/619647697 Planning lessons is actually one of my most favorite aspects about teaching. I'm aways looking for new, innovative ideas and trying to make my lessons engaging and exciting for my students. But as any teacher knows, even the best plans don't always work out. I love how the first article said that "no matter how much you plan, you'll never be 100% prepared." But that's also what makes teaching exciting if you have the right mindset. We never truly know the heights that students will take a lesson to. I am super impressed with Ms. Hunt's method for teaching math. In my classroom, reteaching content in their own way is something I encourage my students to do so I can gain an accurate sense of how well they've mastered a standard, but she has taken that to a whole new level! I absolutely love her ideas and plan to use some next year. It looks super powerful in developing student understanding and it also allows students to take charge of their own learning. Awesome stuff!]]> 2020-06-09 22:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/619647697 Perseverance & Wait Time sjbabb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/619722990 Teaching our students to persevere when they face obstacles is so important, but saying to them "keep going" isn't enough sometimes. We need to equip our students with strategies to help them continue to push through challenges and develop that growth mindset. I like the resources provided and think that these approaches will be beneficial for students. The other part of this characteristic that I found important was "wait time." We've touched on this topic before, but providing students with adequate wait time (I always count to 8) helps them formulate a response they feel proud of and lets them know that you care about their voice as part of the classroom community. ]]> 2020-06-09 23:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/619722990 Resilience sjbabb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/619731080 Teaching students how to build resilience is arguably one of the toughest parts of being a teacher. It's those "I can't" or "I don't want to" statements that really get to me. I think back to the power of "yet" and how important that mindset is to teach kids. I really appreciate the graphic organizer that explains 25 ways to build confidence in kids. I think I will print this out and use it a lot next year. Building that confidence in kids is one of the first steps to strengthening their resilience when they face obstacles, so I think it's really important to keep all of this in mind.]]> 2020-06-09 23:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/619731080 Celebrate Personal Growth efbaue19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/619772266 I think celebration and praise is a great way to keep students excited and proud of their work as students. As teachers, we should be working to celebrate even the little things that students accomplish. In the article, "Celebrate Success in the Classroom" there were some good examples of ways to make celebrations a common occurrence in the classroom. Some things I currently do, are cheers or chants similar to the ones mentioned in the articles after each student presents a project they created or something they wrote. It takes a lot of courage to get in front of your class and speak so we like to cheer for our classmates when they share! Another way we celebrate growth as a class, is by celebrating questions that 80% or more of the class got correct on their reading tests each week. We celebrate that the class had been working really hard on those questions and almost every student answered it correctly. There were some other great ideas of ways to celebrate growth that I would like to try as well!]]> 2020-06-10 00:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/619772266 Learning and Inspiration efbaue19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/619783905 I like that Mrs. Hunt was inspiring her students to show their learning by teaching their fellow classmates. Being able to teach another individual requires a deep understanding of the content, so this activity not only helped the students to fully understand multiplication, but it also was helping their fellow classmates. The students took a lot of pride in their work, which also boosts their confidence and their understanding. I think that this was a great example of how to engage students in their learning. ]]> 2020-06-10 00:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/619783905 Teachers and students show that when others succeed, they find learning and inspiration in their success. krlimb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/619797033 I really liked the flipped teacher lessons. I loved the idea of the student becoming the teacher and explaining the math strategy through the videos they were creating. I think that by having the students explain in their own words how to complete the math problem, they are able to not only help others, but themselves as well. If they're able to explain the math problem to others, it would be clear to me as their teacher that they understand that concept. I also believe this is a way to get students highly engaged in their learning! ]]> 2020-06-10 01:03:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/619797033 Celebrate Personal Growth bxlund19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/619886314 I really found a lot of great activities to celebrate learning and success. I feel I could incorporate the Student Award Presentations, Classroom Cheers, and the "Your Shining Moment" activity. Celebrating learning is more than a party at the end of the year and putting work on the wall. The ELEducation article talked about how celebrating learning compels students to reflect, articulate, and ask and answer questions about learning. It is important to celebrate learning and success in the classroom for so many reasons.]]> 2020-06-10 02:48:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/619886314 Personal Growth bdschm19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/620805957 I really found a few things beneficial throughout the readings. The first one was about the ways to deal with frustrations as a parent. A lot of these really apply to teachers as well and it would be a great resource to have and share with parents of our district to help them understand things a little more and maybe not jump to getting angry. Another thing I really liked and is not a secret is celebrating personal growth. This does not mean you have to wait and only celebrate the big accomplishments but we should be celebrating and giving praise to our students throughout the year for any and all accomplishments they achieve. ]]> 2020-06-10 14:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/620805957 Planning Lessons bdschm19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/620823049 One of the articles mentioned classroom culture. This is very important especially when it comes to student engagement and participation. I have always enjoyed creating lessons but one thing I have always been willing to do is learn from the students. They spoke about this in the video and the importance of teachers being learners as well and that is absolutely true! I remember multiple times when I was teaching something and it was not going how I wanted, I simply apologized and moved away from that lesson for the time being until I could come up with a better lesson plan to fit the needs of my students. The last thing I gained was the importance of students having the opportunity to self teach or reteach themselves when or if there are questions. ]]> 2020-06-10 14:28:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/620823049 Wait time and Perseverance cereed19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/620825440 At the beginning of the year, I do this elaborate lesson on perseverance with my first graders. A gift wrapped in beautiful paper arrives in the classroom. I make a big deal about opening the present without ripping the paper. We talk about perseverance at great length once I have successfully opened the present. Throughout the year we talk about that present and what we learned. We need to teach our students how to persevere when things are challenging. The wait time is something we have talked about before. It's good to remember the wait time might be uncomfortable but it benefits the students so they have time to process the question and formulate their answer. ]]> 2020-06-10 14:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/620825440 Resilience & Confidence cereed19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/620861860 I loved the chart that showed all the ways to build confidence in our students. At the beginning of the year I told my students "a secret". Remember, I teach first graders! I told them that I had the best first graders in the building. They couldn't tell anyone the secret, they just had to show everyone. It was interesting to do this since two of my students had a twin in another class. Then in January we started stating daily mantras. We started with 4 and then started adding more. Then school closed! If we can build their confidence, then they can accomplish anything. They need to believe in themselves! ]]> 2020-06-10 14:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/620861860 Family Resources cereed19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/620906830 Partnering with families can be one of the keys to helping students develop that growth mindset. I can't help but think that these resources would have benefited one of my students this year who has an extremely fixed mindset. I struggled throughout the year as to what I could do to help him. We even saw the fixed mindset during distance learning. His parents saw it first hand too. Now I have some resources to help families in the future. This would also be a great resource for our special ed teachers to have and possibly use. ]]> 2020-06-10 15:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/620906830 Personal Growth slstor19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621048153 I like the different ideas to celebrate success in the classroom. One thing I have in my classroom is a painted rock that has the word YOU written on it. It is our "YOU ROCK!" At the beginning of the year I introduce it by placing it on a student's desk and saying "YOU ROCK!" The rock continues to get passed around and awarded to the next student by me or the student currently possessing the rock. When placed on the next desk we celebrate with "YOU ROCK!" ]]> 2020-06-10 16:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621048153 Inspiration in Others Success slstor19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621122005 I really like the video When Students Become Teachers. I have students use Seesaw to make tutorial videos to explain their thinking but I really it's interesting to have students evaluating others work! I know that before these things can happen in a classroom students need to be taught how to evaluate and give proper feedback. That is a goal I have for my classroom.]]> 2020-06-10 17:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621122005 Celebrations and Personal Growth dlmoel18 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621139971 I like the first article when it talked about having your assessments meaningful and know that they will be celebrated. This allows the kids to create and want to revise and do their very best knowing that more than just the teacher is going to be looking at it. This shows growth mindset as well as kids learn it is not bad to have to go back and revise to make it better. I use my students names when I give them praise as it makes it more personal and builds a positive climate. I like the Positive Self-Talk poster and activity. It might be harder to do in a PE setting, but when I teach Health class, it could fit in well in our Mental Health unit. I also connected with the parenting 90 second rule when I get frustrated. I feel I use it pretty well in class and try to not jump off the deep end too soon.]]> 2020-06-10 17:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621139971 Wait Time apekarna https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621143835 I appreciated how the traits of wait time and positive affirmations came together with the resources provided. Although wait time can be a bit challenging it is so important!! I know I appreciate being able to gather my thoughts before having to provide an answer and students are no different. Often I try to provide students with the opportunity to write down their answers or discuss with a friend before asking them to share- this also seems to help build confidence in my students. The other take away for me was found in the last PDF article. I loved the positive "Today I Will" statements. I appreciated the tare off tabs as I feel they provide a check list system for students and help hold them accountable. This is something that I think could work well in my classroom!]]> 2020-06-10 17:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621143835 Resilience apekarna https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621154512 I appreciated the strategies and tools provided because I feel as though resilience is something that not only helps students in school but also helps them be successful out in the world. The Self Esteem PDF was such a beautiful reminder to encourage self worth within our students. Encouraging them to try and develop new skills as they work to meet their goals is something I strive for each day. Students should be challenged but know that they are supported and surrounded by adults that care about them and who want to see the excel. ]]> 2020-06-10 17:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621154512 Celebrations! hxblum19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621338968 Celebrating LEARNING is important in classrooms. As teachers, it sometimes feels like us hanging up work or putting a star on a paper is enough. We need to shift our feedback to be specific and positive! Teach students to be positive about their work--acknowledge feelings when students have negative self talk but brainstorm ways they can look for the good.]]> 2020-06-10 19:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621338968 Planning good lessons dlmoel18 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621589270 I like how the first had the comments about having solid lesson plans. In PE, we have to "punt" a lot and there are days we lose the gym and our unit plans and lesson plans have to be adjusted on the fly. I feel we have a really great department especially when someone loses the pool for an issue or it is raining outside and we need to have 3 classes of 40+ kids in a gym or two. We developed a few years back a "back-up plan" for when these issues happen and the kids really are liking having a "Choice Day". We set up 5-7 different activities in 3 gyms and let kids choose what they want to participate in and we are seeing even more engagement because of the choices we give them. This also is collaboration within our department and school. Without it, it would be crazy. Being flexible and knowing when to "Punt" when a lesson is not going well for one class but awesome for another is all about the flexibility of teaching. I like the part about reteaching what you learned as sometimes it sounds and looks so good in our lesson plans but it fails. Allowing kids to interpret what we taught and reteach it will give us as teachers a better outlook while we look outside the box for better ways to "get the knowledge" to our students.]]> 2020-06-10 23:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621589270 Celebrations! pxschi19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621622401 I love the idea of celebrating student work and giving them purpose. When my students know that their work is going to be displayed or when they understand the purpose behind it then they are more motivated. I like the idea of getting involved in the community to create purpose behind student work. I think that could be really motivating. So far I have only done things around the school and the kids are motivated by that so much. I have a "Wow Work" board in myclassroom and the students get to pick each month what work they would like to be displayed on that. We have also created things around the school like a community tree with each students hand decorated.Lastly, in my first-grade classroom we have made motivational posters for our fourth-grade buddies for their state testing. ]]> 2020-06-11 00:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621622401 Planning pxschi19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621633172 I think it is very important to take the time to plan good lessons. I know the first link discussed the importance of looking at the big picture to keep things motivating. In the YouTube video I LOVED the idea of the students recreating their own lessons off of the lessons that the teacher taught. It was neat to see them break up the whiteboard into different sections showing their view on the different lessons taught. Because students are teaching lessons they are more careful about what they include in their own lessons. I also like how the students use the lessons as a review by them being shown to the class.]]> 2020-06-11 00:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621633172 When Students Become Teachers bxlund19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621682218 This video was the biggest take-away for me. Having students go through the process of reteaching a concept that was just taught to them in a way that is hands on and incorporates technology seems so engaging. I feel that this type of activity would really engage my students and promote deep learning and understanding. I like the quote from the video "Teaching is the most rigorous form of learning". If our students are able to teach their peers a concept and teach it well, then we know they have mastered a concept.]]> 2020-06-11 01:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621682218 Self-Talk jjpete19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621697349 I really liked the poster about the different ways to respond to negative self -talk. This is something I can incorporate both at home and at school. Children of all ages and even adults engage in negative self talk. It's great to have ways to acknowledge what they are saying, but help them work through it. One that stood out to me was "to acknowledge the feelings, not the words."]]> 2020-06-11 02:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621697349 Growth Mindset at Home smbish19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621709642 These resources were exactly what I was looking for! One of my goals for next year is to build more home/school connections around growth mindset. These resources will be helpful tools for families to use and begin to embrace and use the growth mindset language. Personally, I liked the family meeting outline. We spend a lot of time talking about these topics as a family throughout our week, but it would be great to make it a scheduled and intentional activity. ]]> 2020-06-11 02:20:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621709642 Home Connection to Growth Mindset sjbabb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621713787 I always strive to make meaningful connections with the parents/families of my students because I believe that when parents feel involved in their child's school life, rate of student success increases. I am so glad these resources are available to us, I have been waiting for these! When helping our students develop a growth mindset, I think it's incredibly important that progress towards this mindset doesn't stop when the students walk out of the school building every day...it should continue to be supported at home too. So I a very glad to see these resources and am looking forward to using them with parents/families in the future! This will all definitely help everyone make the shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset!]]> 2020-06-11 02:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621713787 Students as teachers jjpete19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621713846 I loved the video about the school in North Carolina where the teacher had her students create a video of themselves teaching the lesson they just had. "Teaching is the most rigorous form of learning." This is so true! What a great opportunity and process they have developed for the students. If students are able to teach a concept we know they have mastered it!]]> 2020-06-11 02:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621713846 Student Teachers hxblum19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621751889 "Teaching is the most rigorous form of learning". This is so true! Students who are able to teach a topic show the highest level of mastery. This builds their confidence and allows them to practice empathy and compassion when/if teaching other students. In my classroom, I have my students lead most of our calendar activities. One friend says the date, another writes it and explains what each digit means, someone else adds to whatever we are collecting that week and discusses what he/she observes, another tells us how many days we've been in school, 3 students come up to the board and write equations to match that day, etc. It is a great way to celebrate success and have peers learning from eachother.]]> 2020-06-11 03:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/621751889 Positivity sxeise19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/625103246 I really like the resource with the cut out/tear out ways for students to stay positive. We have these at our school and students do take them off but I don't know how well they follow through on the action it says on the small sheet of paper. I find so much joy in helping other people and some of our toughest students thrive the most when they help someone else with a job. One of our toughest girl students this past year had a very tough exterior but had a heart of gold when she would go to the elementary school and help the younger children with their school work. It was so great that we had that field trip for her to use as an incentive with her throughout the year.]]> 2020-06-13 14:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/625103246 Less advice sxeise19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/625105994 I really like the google doc resource that has the different self esteem boosters for all. I like the one that talks about giving less advice and to listen more. I think this is so important. It is so easy to push our judgements or impressions on other people when they are "venting" to us. It's harder to stop, listen, and engage in the conversation and truly get to the root of what that person is saying. It can be frustrating when you are talking about something and the other person just says what worked for them and isn't really listening and offering support. It's so important to be a sounding board for our students during their time with us.]]> 2020-06-13 14:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/625105994 masers19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/626613973 In the article, Supporting Student Resilience in the Classroom, I really connected with the part about giving a sense of control. At the end of our virtual school year, I started to give more choice and control to the students and found that my engagement did not dip. For my middle schoolers, I made a menu of activities. Each activity was worth so many points. They had to choose 20 points worth of activities. They did great and had fun creating their own assignment. ]]> 2020-06-15 03:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/626613973 Wait time and a Positive attitude jjpete19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/626637938 Reading the article about wait time confirmed how important it really is. Students are more likely to answer if they are given time to process the question. I feel like I did a good job of giving my students wait time, but I want to work on "wait time 2." It's easy to move on as soon as a student answers the question, but it's equally important to give that second wait time to make sure they have completed their thought.

I also really liked the quotes and activities to maintain a positive attitude. With everything going on right now I feel like having a positive attitude is even more crucial.]]> 2020-06-15 04:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/626637938 masers19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/626647873 I love the picture of the superhero kid with the space to write or draw about things they can and cannot control. I think it is a great image for all students to focus on what they can control. I also enjoyed the growth mindset for parents resource. I loved the reasoning they gave for words or phrases you should use. Overall, it was explaining that we need to keep students in the challenge zone. Sometimes our comments give them a destination. ]]> 2020-06-15 04:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/626647873 We Love A Challenge! jjpete19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/626651501 In my classroom this year I started something to hopefully help students embrace any challenges that came up throughout the year. If I thought something might be hard for several of the students I would say something like, "This is a bit of a challenge." Then they would repeat back, "WE LOVE A CHALLENGE!" I would go on to give them the math problem, ask the question, explain the assignment, etc. I found that the kids would get excited and were more willing to try hard things. Some students would even come up to me and say, "This was a challenge" about an assignment they had turned in or were telling me a story about what happened during their game the night before. In the articles I really liked all of the different ways to help build students confidence. If we are able to give our students the confidence to try new things the sky's the limit!]]> 2020-06-15 04:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/626651501 Janae Warfield https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/627412891 These articles and videos were all great reminders of the importance of wait time. Wait time is something that is super important, but also super hard for me to remember when I am teaching. I often want to keep the lesson flowing and for me that means not stopping to wait. I feel like during the waiting time, I lose students' attention and focus. However, like the article states, "When instructors leave a period of silence between posing a question and calling on a student to respond, students are more likely to volunteer appropriate answers and less likely to say "I don't know." I need to always remember to importance of wait time and how truly beneficial it is for my students and their learning.

]]> 2020-06-15 14:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/627412891 Janae Warfield https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/627430687 The article, "Supporting Student Resilience in the classroom" was a very insightful and interesting article. I thought the article provided helpful insight on how to help our students stay engaged, focused and have a resilience mindset. I found this quote to be very eye opening, "Another factor in supporting resilience in a student is the concept of personal control. As students develop an understanding of their islands of competence, they feel more in control." It just shows the importance of self control in supporting resilience!]]> 2020-06-15 14:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/627430687 Wait time and Positivity! mjegge19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/627500437 I love the article on wait time in a modern technology-driven classroom. Although I teach Kindergarten and don't use very much technology, I was still able to relate to the idea that wait time is being forgotten due to the fact that all information is at our fingertips all of the time because of technology. My favorite line from the article is "there is value in thinking about a question for yourself before using technology to find the answer". I think this is great advice for not only my students, but also myself! It is so easy to look up the answer to something on my phone before actually taking the time to think and process and come up with my own answer first. I also loved the reminder about wait time 1 and 2 and the importance of both. Pausing after a students responds gives them time to complete their thought or elaborate if they wish. It also gives the other students time to process their peer's answer before the teacher responds. The printables on positivity were great and I look forward to using them!]]> 2020-06-15 15:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/627500437 I'm up for the challenge! mjegge19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/627529443 I would argue that this characteristic of a growth mindset is one of the most important. Even at the kindergarten level I hear negative comments about tasks being too difficult or too challenging. That is why I began the phrase "I'm up for the challenge!" Any time a student made a comment about something being too hard, I would stop the entire class in whatever we were doing and we would all say together "I'm up for the challenge!" and they would swing their arm into a fist in front of them to show their muscles. My learners are very young, so they LOVED this, however, it obviously would not work with all aged students. This one quick and easy mindset switch activity helped build community in my classroom and the students felt like they were "in it together" when a challenging task was in front of them. I think this helped me be a charismatic adult. I loved that phrasing from the article. It was a great reminder that our students are watching our actions and listening closely to our words. They often imitate what they see, and it's so important that we are showing them a positive growth mindset in all that we do.]]> 2020-06-15 15:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/627529443 Christina McNulty cnmcnu19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/627546422 I thought the Tiger Up video was a great way to show how to help students develop their growth mindset. I like how the teacher checked in on students' "struggle time," and talked about wanting students to expect confusion and a struggle If students expect a struggle, and see the benefit of persisting through the struggle, they are going to learn more and embrace challenges in the future, instead of avoiding them. I also thought the article about the important of wait time was very informative. Wait time was especially difficult during distance learning, and if we are doing distance learning in the fall, wait time is something I want to be much more mindful of. I loved the PDF where students can take a piece of the paper with a statement on it. What a great way to help students set their intention and mindset for the day! I will definitely be trying it with my students next year. ]]> 2020-06-15 15:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/627546422 Christina McNulty cnmcnu19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/627567349 I think this characteristic is crucial for growth mindset. Our students (and ourselves!) must have a resilient mindset in order to have a true growth mindset. I thought the article gave great ideas of how to support our students in developing their resilience. I thought the PDF was a great reminder of how little things that we do at home and in the classroom can have a huge impact on our student's mindset and resilience. Most importantly, we must model for our students our own growth mindset and resilient mindset.]]> 2020-06-15 15:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/627567349 amgall19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/627872523 The article on wait time was a good reminder to me. Although wait time can be extremely uncomfortable it is valuable. Wait time allows the students to hear the question, process what you are asking, and then provide a more accurate answer instead of the typical "I don't know answer". There are times when I need to pick a spot on the wall and stare at it until my students are ready to answer, otherwise I will keep giving prompts without allowing students to answer. I also really liked the files that gave students ideas to do positive things.]]> 2020-06-15 19:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/627872523 amgall19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/627903437 Creating a resilient mind is crucial and yet I find it hard. Providing student choices can help teach this skill. I also liked the PDF files talking about ways to provide self confidence for our students. How can I as a teacher help families work on creating higher self esteem for their kids? I feel that there is always going to be that uphill battle.

]]> 2020-06-15 19:49:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/627903437 crwarf19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/627975529 I really enjoyed reading the positive daily intentions. I liked the idea that I could cut them out and pass them out to my students to give them an idea of how to intentionally be kind and positive towards one another. I think sometimes students need a little help with knowing what new ways to showing kindness! I would like to pass these out to my students and then have them share about their experience and what they did for their specific slip of paper that they got! We could learn new ideas from each other! ]]> 2020-06-15 20:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/627975529 crwarf19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/627983340 I appreciated reading the calendar of how to build your students' self-esteem. As I read through the ideas on the chart I was encouraged to see many ideas that I am already doing in the classroom, but I also saw many new ideas that I can implement and use to encourage and build the self-esteem in my classroom! I always tell parents that I believe that building their child's confidence is the most important key in improving their academics. if a child believes that they can do something, they are much more likely to work their hardest to achieve their best!]]> 2020-06-15 21:08:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/627983340 apekarna https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/628036221 I appreciated the Family Meeting Journal, Super Hero In and Out of My Control cut out, as well as the Family Manifesto. All three of these resources would be beneficial for families next year! The article from Growth Mindset about "Say this, not that" was also a great reminder of how to instill a growth like mindset in our students with the feedback we provide for them. ]]> 2020-06-15 22:06:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/628036221 Annie Babbitt https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/628267300 I really struggle with giving appropriate wait time for my students. One of my facilitators is an absolute champ at giving wait time and I hope to channel that when school comes back into session. Wait time 2 is also a new concept for me but it makes sense.
Like I said, waiting does not come naturally for me, but it is very important and something I plan to work on!]]> 2020-06-16 03:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/628267300 Annie Babbitt https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/628284735 In a research paper I wrote, I learned that the number one factor of student engagement is student teacher relationships. When I read through the resources for this characteristic, relationships were at the center of the message. Positivity, trust, and rigor are the other traits important to show and instill in your kids. One thing that comes to my mind is something I learned from a clinician. She said that your students will feel confident to take risks if they see you as their teacher/leader taking risks too. I have definitely found that to be true in my experience, although easier said than done!]]> 2020-06-16 04:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/628284735 Annie Babbitt https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/629068158 I don't know if other schools do this more, but my school does not provide parenting information outside of ECFE classes. It would be awesome for the school counselor or classroom teachers (in elementary) to send home some of the resources provided here. Even better, they could implement these resources deliberately in the classroom, and send home family assignments to bring parents into the dialogue. On a secondary level, having meaningful conversations at parent teacher conferences is always something I take advantage of to help parents understand their students better. ]]> 2020-06-16 14:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/629068158 At home resources sxeise19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/629110235 I really liked the first resource that gave parents/guardians talking points with their children and explained why certain phrases are better than others. It's really important that children are hearing the same message at home that they are hearing at school so if the parents/guardians can use the language that teachers are using then it is definitely beneficial for everyone!]]> 2020-06-16 15:09:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/629110235 Wait time rlklam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/629345007 "When instructors leave a period of silence between posing a question and calling on a student to respond, students are more likely to volunteer appropriate answers and less likely to say "I don't know." The power of waiting for students with wait time is so beneficial. They need that time to process information. Now we live in a culture that is so used to getting information instantly the students sometime don't learn the fine art of patience. Wait time can help with that. I also really liked the Culture of Digital Citizenship, where they learn how to use technology safely and responsibly. So important for my kinders just starting their learning journey.

]]> 2020-06-16 17:42:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/629345007 Growth rlklam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/629389219 There were so many great ideas for how to help students grow and learn. The island of competence was one that I really liked the idea of. Those students are not often aware of all of the great things that they can do because they link all of the failures together. I love giving them a sense of control by providing choice. I try to do this often in my classroom especially for the students who are stuck and refuse to work. It can be as simple as would you like to use a crayon or a marker to make your picture. The kids love the options and the work gets done.

]]> 2020-06-16 18:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/629389219 At Home rlklam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/629425557 I love the idea of sharing some resources the parents can use at home that are very much like what we are doing at school. The book list for reading with the kids at home is great. I would definitely share those with parents. I also really liked the list of. say this not that. Those are phrases I ty to use at school and will be working on incorporating more. The consistency between hearing the same language at school and home would be so great for the kids to hear. ]]> 2020-06-16 18:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/629425557 Wait Time emilybauer2 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/629512039 Wait Time is an important skill to utilize in the classroom. It helps build patience in students and also helps to create more thorough answers. I have been working on making sure I leave a 3-5 second pause after I propose a question to the class. When I do this I notice that more students are willing to participate and their answers are more well-thought out. I also think it teachers children that it is okay to take some time to think before you answer. I thought it was interesting to read about how technology may impact the use of wait time. It will be interesting to see what would happen if we continue distance learning in the fall.

]]> 2020-06-16 19:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/629512039 I Love a Challenge! emilybauer2 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/629525500 I really enjoyed these articles and resources, because I notice that students even as young as 2nd grade will start complaining about things being "too hard" or saying "I can't do it!" This was very discouraging to me and I wanted to support them in being resilient learners. A couple years ago we read a book at school about how to build a growth mindset in your classroom. One of the tips was to incorporate chants or phrases into your classroom. That was something that I thought would be easy enough to implement. From that day on, I have my students chant "I love a challenge!" and other growth mindset phrases at the start of each day. I think it helps students to remember that it is okay if things are difficult and they approach challenges with more positivity. I definitely see a difference in my students since beginning this quick activity. I also like the idea of offering up challenge activities for students as a common opportunity. ]]> 2020-06-16 20:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/629525500 The teacher models and teaches persistence. Teachers use wait time and encourage all to be patient during thinking opportunities. Students persist in thinking exercises until complete. Students are allowed to have ample time to think and do activities. Students seek help only after giving true effort first themselves. krlimb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/629600944 This was a great reminder of the value of wait-time. I think we as a society want things to happen NOW and we are constantly moving faster and faster. This was a great reminder to SLOW DOWN; which includes in the classroom. Although time is a never-ending battle of not having enough of it, we still need to allow processing time. Even as an adult, I need time to process student responses and the same is true for students. Learning takes time, so we need to allow for that imperative time to occur within our classrooms. We need to be patient with our students and ourselves. I also really liked the positive daily intentions posters. I think this could be so beneficial for students, colleagues, and myself to be intentional about having a positive outlook on each and every day. ]]> 2020-06-16 21:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/629600944 Teachers and students state, "Oh I like a challenge!" or something similar. krlimb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/629640496 I liked the article that discussed how to build resilience in the classroom. There were great reminders in the article about being a positive role model as a charismatic adult, building on student competencies, and allowing students to have choices. Students have to feel like they have a sense of control, which is where the part about student choice comes in. I also liked the ideas on how to build confidence in students; they were all reminders on how to make sure students feel valued and loved, which is something I strive to do each and every day! ]]> 2020-06-16 22:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/629640496 Bringing it home mjegge19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/629820401 Teachers can only do so much in helping to develop a growth mindset if the same message is not being reinforced at home. That is why it is so important (and wonderful!) to share resources with families on how they can support a growth mindset in their children at home. I loved the article on what to say versus what not to say. It was a easy and concrete way to see how easy fostering a growth mindset can be, and how doing something as simple as switching the phrasing you use with your child can make a big impact. The Family Manifesto poster was great, and could definitely be tailored for use in the classroom as well! Overall, providing families with resources is a great way to continue the conversation on growth mindset, and I am sure parents would really appreciate the materials!]]> 2020-06-17 02:08:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/629820401 Wait Time pxschi19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/630655721 I read the article about what time in the technology classroom. I didn't think it was much different than wait time in the regular classroom. It is just as important to give wait time to students no matter the type of classroom. However, I do appreciate how they emphasized that wait time is especially important in a technology classroom because students can depend on their technology so much to answer their questions for them. Giving wait time will allow for students to come up with the answers on their own. I also like how the article talks about a wait time 2. This kind of wait time is given after a student answers a question. I have always given a wait time after I ask a question (which sometimes can seem like an eternity), but I have never given wait time after a student responds. I will try this next time in the classroom. ]]> 2020-06-17 14:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/630655721 Wait time bdschm19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/630657283 This is something that I really need to work on personally. In my classroom in the past I have tried all sorts of different ideas to get the students talking and sharing ideas. I have gone around the room, called out randomly, drawn Popsicle sticks. This was great for me to see and helped me understand the value of wait time. I am looking forward to posing my questions and then waiting 3-5 seconds for a response instead of asking students for the answers! ]]> 2020-06-17 14:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/630657283 Challenge bdschm19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/630675996 This instantly made me think about the role relationships play with our students. If we can show them that we care, are invested in them and are available to help. When they face the challenges in the classroom they will feel much more confident in taking them head on and succeeding! The reading spoke about the importance of giving praises to students and making sure that they feel comfortable and confident so they are willing and able to take on whatever comes their way! ]]> 2020-06-17 14:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/630675996 Challenge pxschi19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/630685012 We need to show our students that we care and that we are a support system for them. We need to build relationships with our students so that they feel comfortable reaching out to us when they need it. I liked reading the section on "Islands of Competence", it is important for us to help students find things they are good at. Like this article mentioned, many times students feel they are bad at EVERYTHING after failing at just a few things.It is our job to work with them and let them see they are strong in so many different areas. Again, I really appreciate the visual posters. I think using that grid would be a fun thing for teachers to incorporate into their daily teaching and try to focus on one thing each day at home and in the classroom. ]]> 2020-06-17 14:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/630685012 Wait Time & Daily Intentions slstor19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/631033794 The wait time article was a great reminder of wait time 1 and wait time 2. I really like the "get back to me" statement though. Sometimes I allow the students to "pass" during a share then let them know if I will be coming back to them or if they truly are allowed to pass on more sensitive subjects. It seems so silly now that I haven't had them use two different statements that can carry over into academics too. "Get back to me" is something I will be adding to my classroom.

I also think it could be interesting to print the Positive Daily Intentions for each student and have them tear off one of the statements as a goal for the day. Then once they've completed the goal they write their name and the date on the back and turn it into me and maybe we keep it in a classroom jar full of positive things for each student. Maybe each student has their own individual container. Or maybe they glue it into their mindset journal. ]]> 2020-06-17 18:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/631033794 Challenge slstor19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/631073665 I think it's important to recognize and learn more about our students so that we can give them a genuine challenge. Keeping in mind the intention is not to lower the bar, but rather to set it just a bit higher, allow choice, praise effort, and celebrate success.]]> 2020-06-17 19:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/631073665 Wait Time! hxblum19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/631257301 Wait time is something that my cooperating teacher taught me about in student teaching. It was so awkward at first! It still feels silly when students are just staring. However, it does allow for all students to have enough time to think for themselves and make a choice if they want to share or not. I encourage participation but never want someone who doesn't want to share to be forced. Allowing them to think for themselves and giving enough time for activities shows them that by persevering, they can achieve great things!]]> 2020-06-17 22:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/631257301 Charisma hxblum19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/631262935 Kids pick up on what we are doing. Especially in my 1st grade classroom, I notice kiddos saying things that I say and saying things that I know their parents say at home. They are so moldable at this age! By saying phrases and modeling like, "We love a challenge", "This is challenging and I love it!", our students will start to say and believe the same things and growth mindset is achieved! ]]> 2020-06-17 22:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/631262935 Wait time! nrstal19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/631294308 Over the past few years of teaching I have found that wait time is so beneficial for all students in a classroom. Students all have the ability to have time to process and think about questions. This allows the diverse group of students you have in the classroom to have a chance at answering the question because it takes longer for some students to process and connect the information that is being asked especially if it is a higher level question- I use these types of questions a lot in my social studies classroom. ]]> 2020-06-17 22:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/631294308 Charisma + Competence nrstal19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/631302807 I found the article to be very interesting! There is one quote that stood out to me the most, "If a charismatic adult can help a student see an island of competence in his or her own life and recognize the success contained in it, that sense of success can then be transferred to other areas of life, leading to more success and a stronger sense of resilience." This exact scenario has happened in my classroom this year. One of my 7th graders always shut down and didn't think that she could do it. Deep down I knew she could. I was grading this students test one day and she received a C+ on it! I was so proud of her. I wrote her a note and she finally gave me a smile!!! She finally believed that she could do it! ]]> 2020-06-17 23:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/631302807 Wait Time dlmoel18 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/631472053 Hey all,
I have noticed a difference in my class using the wait time model. I teach PE and when we are going over concepts and strategies, I always get the same few kids raising their hands right away to answer. If I wait about 5-10 seconds and have silence, I get a few more kids to raise their hands. If it is the same kids, I will try to use more guiding questions to probe into the answers of those that are on the edge of getting it right. I have noticed more kids starting to raise their hands and try to answer. If it is not right, I will guide them into an appropriate answer to keep them from feeling that their answer was wrong.]]> 2020-06-18 02:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/631472053 Challenge dlmoel18 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/631486501 Hey all,
I enjoyed this module as it really hit home with what I do in my PE class. This year, with this Master's program, I have really implemented new strategies for kids to have choice. Once every week/every other week, we would give kids about 8 different choices for the hour to be active. We would team up with 2-3 classes and let them choose what they wanted to be active in. Even though it looks like a "recess" hour, it is very structured, supervised and kids love it! They can play with their friends from other classes and explore new activities we set up for them.
The three most important concepts from the articles we read were:
1. Address kids by name. It is so important to talk with kids and use their name. It builds a great community and lets them know they are part of the class and you care about who they are.
2. Join in play. I love playing games with my students. They love competing against me and even more if they beat me in whatever we are playing. It builds GREAT relationships and shows them that even though you my lose, you still win!!
3. Create a Wall of Fame. This is something I implemented this year during my AR. I wanted to build a positive relationship with my students to improve movement and motivation. I decided to take random pictures of my students during activities and print and post them in the gym. We had over 100 by the end of 2nd trimester before the shutdown. Kids would constantly stop and look at them, looking for themselves and pointing out their friends. I would randomly ask kids if they liked the pictures and I never got a NO answer. I took pictures of friends hanging out as well and would email it to them so they had a copy. It was a great way to build positive relationships with all my kids!!]]> 2020-06-18 03:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/631486501 Wait Time bxlund19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/631540330 Wait time is something I have found to be so effective in my classroom, and something that I need to do way more of! Wait time 2 is something newer for me. I have always thought a swift response would give my students confidence after answering a question, but I realize it would be beneficial to give them more time to answer, or time for another student to chime in. In the fall I am excited to see what more wait time and what wait time 2 will do for my students and engagement.]]> 2020-06-18 04:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/631540330 Challenge bxlund19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/631541750 I loved the terms given by Drs. Robert Brooks and Sam Goldstein. Charismatic adults, us! People who children look up to and model their actions. We need to teach kids that challenged are good and we have a positive attitude and confidence when faced with a challenge. Also showing students how to form an island of competence. It's important that students feel that they have some type of control and are competent in some areas when experiencing challenges or failure. I will be keeping these in mind next fall!]]> 2020-06-18 04:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/631541750 Janae Warfield https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/632371976 I really like the idea of having consistency at school as well as home. I think it would help immensely to inform parents on what they can do to help their children have growth mindsets at home. This will ensure that they are having similar mindsets both places which will help with students motivation and support. I really like the article stating what to say and what not to say. I think this is very valuable information for both teachers and parents to help our students/children grow and succeed.]]> 2020-06-18 15:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/632371976 Positive Attitude mxadam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/632886543 I really liked the handout about teaching students how to develop a positive attitidue. It is obviously so important but something that you have to work at. So I love that we are given the tools to help foster that learning! I wouldn't necessarily use the cut outs and have students complete those tasks, that would work really well for elementary but in high school they wouldn't take it seriously. Within my lessons though, I can implement some of those tips the poster provides and my students will get to practice developing a positive attitude without even knowing it.]]> 2020-06-18 23:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/632886543 Build Confidence mxadam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/632893287 This handout has been very helpful because one of my main goals is to build my students confidence and help them feel more comfortable and confident in themselves. I plan to keep this handout around so I can look back on. These tips/tricks seem so obvious but it is important to remember them and practice implementing that into my curriculum. This will be challenging for me because I feel like I am juggling so much and am still learning how I teach and my own routines that I will need to be conscious of these tips.]]> 2020-06-18 23:48:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/632893287 Denver Moeller dlmoel18 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/633034057 Parenting and teaching go hand in hand. I love the resources that were given in this weeks module and really got me to think about a few things as a teacher, coach and parent most of all. Praising the effort and hard work and the way we "sell it" is key. I read the first article and was getting my daughter to bed tonight and thought, "what the heck". She was drawing pictures and was laying with my wife and I told her, "Zoe, I really noticed tonight after I got home from work that you were working so hard on tracing your pictures and coloring them. I loved how you really took your time and put so much effort into it and every picture you are drawing and coloring looks better and you are not worried about trying harder pictures. Everyone looks great and I can't wait to get back to school and have you send some cool ones with me". I always give her complements but never really put my master's work into play with my own kids. The light in her eyes made me cry a little when she said, "Thanks dad, I really tried hard". Go figure......... This stuff is real! It is all about how we deliver and give support that makes the biggest difference!

]]> 2020-06-19 03:08:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/633034057 Sarah Petersen https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/633674412 I believe in having a partnership with families for the success of their child/ren. We are a team together. I was very excited to see that this week was all on instilling a growth mindset at home. I do weekly peeks for parents on what we are learning in class, but I want to start a monthly newsletter with growth mindset. These resources are very helpful and something I could use to incorporate into my newsletter. Some of the resources that I really liked were the family meeting document and the in or out of my control document. I also liked in the first article about say this, not that. Our language truly affects our students and can make a big impact. I really think that parents would appreciate these resources. ]]> 2020-06-19 15:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/633674412 Christina McNulty cnmcnu19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/634700847 I thought these were great articles and resources to share with families. Two that stand out that would be especially helpful would be the types of praise, and encouraging families to focus on the effort and not using traits like smart, a natural, etc. It is so easy to say "you're so smart!" but much more meaningful to give specific feedback on the effort the child put forth. I also loved the video of the teacher's math lesson demonstrating how she "normalizes the struggle" to help her students develop their growth mindset. I liked how she encouraged her students to be specific about their areas of struggle and justify their thinking. I'll definitely be using some of these resources to share with families in the future!]]> 2020-06-21 01:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/634700847 Parents/Gaurdians kmobri19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/634947746 I thought these articles and resources were great tools to share with parents. My sister has a 19 month old and she was very interested in any resources I could provide her so I shared some of these with her. I think it is so important to have parents on board with believing that their children can do anything. If parents are teaching growth mindset at home it will easily be reinforced in school. When I think about the behavior issues that I have in the classroom, most of them stem from work being to hard or the student not being able to do it. If students believe in themselves and a growth mindset was taught at a young age this will take care of some of the melt downs in the classroom.
]]> 2020-06-21 10:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/634947746 Parents + Guardians nrstal19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/635371311 These articles were amazing resources for parents/guardians to read about growth mindset. They gave some really great tips on what and what not to say to kids to instill a growth mindset from a young age! It encourages parents to teach their kiddos that it is okay to make mistakes and it is okay to be challenge and not get it right the first time. Ultimately, that is how we learn! I was also very intrigued by the poster of what someone can and cannot control. I can see this being very useful in my middle school classroom!]]> 2020-06-21 22:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/635371311 Provide Parents and Guardians with Resources emilybauer2 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/635441072 I think of my relationship with the parents/guardians of my students as a partnership. We help support their child to help them succeed. Therefore, it makes sense to provide recourse to parents/guardians on how they can better help their child to have a growth mindset at home. I like that the "Encouraging a Growth Mindset" article had lots of quick and easy ways for parents to start using language that is growth mindset friendly. I am sure that many parents have not heard of the term "growth mindset" and would appreciate the videos, books, and phrases that were provided to them. I would like to try to be more proactive about letting my parents be more active in their child's growth mindset journey.]]> 2020-06-22 00:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/635441072 amgall19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/636694246 I think providing parents and guardians with resources can be very beneficial. I find that a lot of resources can be overwhelming for parents and parent often through them away (don't blame them). I liked that many of these resources are very parent friendly! I think that these resources show the importance of growth mindset. Parents and teachers are a team and we need to work together!]]> 2020-06-22 22:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/636694246 Resources for Parents slstor19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/636897100 As a parent, I love these resources. As a teacher, I am wondering how to best get this information to families. Maybe in the form of an electronic newsletter or a quick "Mindset Monday" message to families or our growth mindset goals or phrase for the week. This is something I could implement as a part of my growth mindset action research this next year.]]> 2020-06-23 03:08:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/636897100 Resources for Parents mxadam19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/636918889 This modules resources were a far stretch for me. I am not a parent and far from it, I also teach high school students so the resources were at too basic of a level. I did enjoy listening to Carol Dwecks ted talk again. I still really like the power of yet and I think that using this in PE will be especially helpful. Students expect to be almost pro at all the skills I teach them and I can tell how frustrated they get when they aren't getting it right away. By teaching them that they haven't mastered that skill yet can build their confidence and encourage them to work hard and preserve until they reach their goal.]]> 2020-06-23 03:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/636918889 Resources bdschm19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/637719623 These seemed like great things for parents. I am not a parent currently but still see some value but as an educator just not sure how to get parents to really get and use these. It seems for us at our school that parents have the ability to log onto campus and so many things already and rarely do so I would be interested in finding or hearing about the best ways to get them really involved and invested in some of these. ]]> 2020-06-23 16:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/637719623 Teachers can provide parents and guardians with resources and information to reinforce a growth mindset at home. krlimb19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/637921056 I was really happy that we acknowledged the need for growth mindset to occur not only within our four classroom walls, but in their home life as well. I would love to present these resources at our fall conferences to discuss that we are embracing the growth mindset in the classroom and I would love to have them support it at home, too. We all know that there are struggles and challenges at home as well as at school. I am sure parents and guardians would appreciate these skills and ideas just as much as I do. I personally really liked the family manifesto, because it would focus on each family's core values, kind of like how we make classroom rules/expectations with our students... I also liked the inside or outside of my control activity, because I personally find myself getting frustrated about things that are outside of my control, which gets me nowhere. So, I think by addressing those things could be beneficial for everyone! ]]> 2020-06-23 20:17:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/637921056 Parent/Teacher Collaboration hxblum19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/638056268 This module was great to include because for as much work as we do in the classroom (for any subject-not just growth mindset) it needs to be also taught in the home! Parents are kiddos first teachers and growth mindset is something that can be continuously taught as they grow up. I hope to provide my families with some resources they can possibly use at home that helps students continue to learn and develop a growth mindset.]]> 2020-06-23 23:28:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/638056268 It takes a Village jjpete19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/638108578 These were great resources for parents. They will help parents reinforce growth mindset strategies and phrases at home. We need to work together to help our students succeed. I really liked the idea of having a family manifesto that everyone signs. "In our house, we ___." or "We believe in ____." They suggested hanging it up and revisiting it as needed.]]> 2020-06-24 00:44:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/638108578 Parents and Teachers Working Together bxlund19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/638950999 It's so important for all adults in a child's life to be on the same page in order to make progress and help them to be resilient and have a growth mindset. Hearing the same words and phrases at school and at home will enforce growth mindset. I think providing families with some of the resources we've been given will help parents and create that important partnership.]]> 2020-06-24 16:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/638950999 It takes a Village pxschi19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/639183993 I love how the resources for parents were included. I think when students learn at home and then come to school and hear the same language being used that can be soo beneficial. It is not just the teacher's responsibility, but also the parents. Many times parents might not have access as easily to the resources that teachers get so it is very important for teachers to share this information with parents as well. I loved the Manifesto project that can be completed as a family. That is not only beneficial to kids but to adults as well. I know every New Year my friends and I will get together to create a vision board. It is so important to look at that when feeling down and it can point you in the right direction. ]]> 2020-06-24 19:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/639183993 Family Meeting crwarf19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/641303229 An area that I feel strongly about having both in my classroom and in my home is a set aside time for a family meeting. The layout of the plan for the family meeting with ideas of sharing topics was very helpful to me! I just started implementing a "family" (morning) meeting into my classroom this past year and the students absolutely loved it! ]]> 2020-06-26 18:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/r4hgq8qqawdqkpbg/wish/641303229