Waco Smarty Ants by Chad Townley

Waco Smarty Ants by Chad Townley https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa Share your thoughts here en-us 2017-12-18 18:18:35 UTC 2023-07-26 04:30:38 UTC hello@padlet.com Smarty Ants Participant Guide chad_townley https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217053010 2017-12-18 18:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217053010 1. https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086216 2017-12-18 19:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086216 Student Choice https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086347 It was a great idea that students get to choose what "game" they play, but it focuses on the same skill they are needing to review

]]> 2017-12-18 19:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086347 Smarty ants is engaging when if gives you choices of what game you can play. The coins for the students and the dog treats for the students pet dog are motivating. https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086423 2017-12-18 19:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086423 https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086434 students are able to skip things

]]> 2017-12-18 19:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086434 Engagement https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086438 I enjoyed how engaging the activities were, and how well they can keep the student's attention. The sounds, the colors, the different actions required of them; I think that each aspect is well planned, and that this keeps the student focused and entertained, all while learning.]]> 2017-12-18 19:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086438 Motivation https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086439 Coach gave praise to me throughout the learning process, this kept me motivated to keep going!]]> 2017-12-18 19:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086439 Guided Questions https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086476 The games were engaging! Different paces for different games and lots of colors. The games were motivating and made me, as the student, want to win the coins.

]]> 2017-12-18 19:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086476 I enjoyed seeing what the students were experiencing. It is helpful for implementation. https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086498 2017-12-18 19:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086498 It allowed the students to chose the activities they wanted to play and then they are able to chose how they want to spend their coins. Being able to chose their rewards will keep them engaged. https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086550 2017-12-18 19:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086550 Engaging https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086568 they are able to pick what they want to do]]> 2017-12-18 19:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086568 choice https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086587 There is a point where they can choose the games they play as well as the difficulty level. I can see several of my students challenging each other to compete. ]]> 2017-12-18 19:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086587 I really allow how if gives the students a choice of a "game" to play on each level. It doesn't make them do it in a certain order. https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086697 2017-12-18 19:55:39 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086697 How does Smarty Ants motivate and engage students? List a few examples. https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086736 its animated, gives choices, gives prizes, colorful, its fun]]> 2017-12-18 19:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086736 Very engaging, and offers great choice and options. https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086739

]]> 2017-12-18 19:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086739 motivation https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086745 The program is like a computerized game the kids would play at home. They get to earn things and are able to buy things.]]> 2017-12-18 19:55:49 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086745 Cool! https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086757 I love how it gives the students a choice as to which activities they want to do. I also love that after they complete an activity, they have some free time on the "reward board."]]> 2017-12-18 19:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086757 Engagment https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086905 Each student is allowed to work for good amount of time and the games are very bright and colorful for them.]]> 2017-12-18 19:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217086905 Explicit instruction https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087006 Very clear about the letters as well as parts of speech - possessive nouns, adjectives, etc - then challenged student's to use these letters and parts of speech as part of the game. ]]> 2017-12-18 19:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087006 Engagement https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087036 At one point I got kind of bored with the treadmill game. I wished that I could have stopped and switched to something else.

]]> 2017-12-18 19:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087036 Students are able to choose which game they would like to play. https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087077 2017-12-18 19:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087077 engage https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087097 Because the program is like a fun game, the kids are engaged in moving forward on the game.]]> 2017-12-18 19:56:46 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087097 It gave them rewards (coins)! https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087104 2017-12-18 19:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087104 https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087159 The lessons were fast paced to keep the student engaged. The lessons were colorful.]]> 2017-12-18 19:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087159 It's FUN!!!!! Very ENGAGING.. https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087198

]]> 2017-12-18 19:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087198 How does Smarty Ants accommodate student choice? https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087311 gives several choices, lets them go back if they get the wrong answer/more opportunities to get it correct]]> 2017-12-18 19:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087311 student choice https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087355 The student is able to choose some of the games they play, the dog of their choice.]]> 2017-12-18 19:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087355 I appreciate that students are allowed to make choices. They feel that they have some control over the game based on what motivates them. https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087385 2017-12-18 19:57:41 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087385 Student choice https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087417 The student gets to choose many things: level of games, which games to play, etc. Awesome!]]> 2017-12-18 19:57:52 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087417 Engage Students https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087453 Smarty Ants keeps the student's attention in an engaging manner.]]> 2017-12-18 19:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087453 explicit instruction https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087535 The guided lesson explicitly teaches concepts and gives the student a chance to practice.]]> 2017-12-18 19:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087535 It's better than iStation https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087676 My kids get bored and there's too many chances to pause or get distracted. This never really allows downtime and has endless motivation techniques to keep them moving forward.

]]> 2017-12-18 19:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087676 I like that if the students understand it does not make them sit for the whole 2 minutes or whatever. It recognizes that they are in fact understanding the concept https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087767 2017-12-18 19:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087767 Did you experience explicit instruction in any of the lesson modes? https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087793 gives examples, color coded, breaks down parts of the word]]> 2017-12-18 19:59:01 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087793 https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087852 I like when the student gets a question wrong, they aren't just told they're wrong, they get a chance to try again.

]]> 2017-12-18 19:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217087852 different https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217088000 played both second and kinder, the games are different but still engaging, challenging without being overwhelming, but also not too easy ]]> 2017-12-18 19:59:47 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217088000 https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217093046 How does Smarty Ants motivate and engage students? List a few examples.

-Bright colors and interesting characters much like movie

- incentives such as the reward board, store and coins built into program

-immediate reinforcement of desired behaviors and academic performance

-immediate feedback

-ability to try without guidance/skip

How does Smarty Ants accommodate student choice

-Choose dog to adopt, choose outfit, choose game to play, choose difficulty

Did you experience explicit instruction in any of the lesson modes? List an example

-painting the letter v

Compare your demo student experience with a partner’s demo student experience. What was the same/different?

-First experience was kinder, working on letter identification; second experience was first grade working on vowel pairs ee

]]> 2017-12-18 20:18:36 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217093046 Data https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103223 I love the data that is provided, and the different printable resources that are provided for instruction.]]> 2017-12-18 21:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103223 Training Tab https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103244 you can always go back and watch a video if you need support with any part of Smarty Ants.]]> 2017-12-18 21:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103244 Teacher's Guide https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103270 I love all of the resources that are available. There are videos, worksheets, and even parent letters. ]]> 2017-12-18 21:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103270 better than istation https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103289 2017-12-18 21:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103289 overview tab https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103291 i liked the year of end goal, but also the end of year prediction for each student. i am curious to see how accurate it is. ]]> 2017-12-18 21:04:14 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103291 can turn off recording in manage students.... but it will effect the iPad.... so you have to go back in and turn it back on for the iPad https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103307

]]> 2017-12-18 21:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103307 Teacher's Guide https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103394 I love that there are extra activities you can use for intervention whether it's a letter name or another activity.

]]> 2017-12-18 21:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103394 Class Reports https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103407 I found the reports useful in seeing how the students are progressing to their year end goals

]]> 2017-12-18 21:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103407 you can customize the experience for each student. ELL, microphones, friends names. Also you are able to print worksheets and flashcards for students to work away from the screen time. https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103410 2017-12-18 21:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103410 Teacher's Guide Tab https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103421 Lots of great resources! You can find lesson plans for the books the children are reading on their level, along with activities to go with them (story maps, questions about the stories, etc.) GREAT!]]> 2017-12-18 21:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103421 overview https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103438 links to skills the kids need extra help on, along with extra worksheets for skill practice]]> 2017-12-18 21:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103438 Training Tab https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103492 The scope and sequence is under What is Smarty Ants?

There are log in cards and a progress monitoring poster under student experiences.

The home/connection has a lot of things for connecting parents.

]]> 2017-12-18 21:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103492 Management Tab https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103556 Allows you to change names and student ID numbers.]]> 2017-12-18 21:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103556 Manage Students Tab: https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103562 Allows you to edit your class, add students, turn on/off recordings

]]> 2017-12-18 21:05:11 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103562 Read aloud books are available in libraries. https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103575 2017-12-18 21:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103575 Overview tab https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103693 Uses color coding to show progress of student. Ex. green = on track, yellow=somewhat behind, and red=way below expectations

]]> 2017-12-18 21:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103693 Parent involvement. https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103717 I liked that you can see when the student is using smarty ants weather at school or outside of school.
A lot of great resources!

]]> 2017-12-18 21:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103717 overview https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103745 I wish there was a single graph that showed all the kids and their levels on one page, instead of having to toggle between every student to find their level and expectations. ]]> 2017-12-18 21:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217103745 Multiage https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217104521 If you teach different grades you can have only one class overview for everyone. ]]> 2017-12-18 21:10:18 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_townley/wacokindersa/wish/217104521