https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc In order to get more timely feedback on 4 Torches Day we have created this Padlet in order for teachers to share ideas, suggestions, needs, areas for improvement, etc. en-us 2023-10-11 00:25:20 UTC 2023-10-12 15:04:59 UTC hello@padlet.com julia_ratchford1 https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742235805 2023-10-11 17:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742235805 https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742250613 Assignments were posted backwards in Google Classroom so the students were a little confused as to where to begin. ]]> 2023-10-11 17:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742250613 https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742253354 Each direction/assignment had its own slideshow presentation and it was hard for the students to filter through to the actual directions at times. ]]> 2023-10-11 17:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742253354 https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742264449 These students are new to the school and to the Torch E-Portfolio, so it took more time to complete the process than allotted. ]]> 2023-10-11 17:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742264449 https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742267010 Videos were helpful and necessary for instruction :) ]]> 2023-10-11 17:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742267010 https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742272095 Can we consider subtracting some tasks for next year? Perhaps we can be more strategic with the Career Comparison activity questions. I have a classroom of on-tasl accelerated students who got straight to work and only one or two completed the work in the allotted time. ]]> 2023-10-11 18:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742272095 https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742273385 My students were able to enter the code on the videos but the video would not actually load--as if the system was slow or overwhelmed. ]]> 2023-10-11 18:01:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742273385 https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742286533 2023-10-11 18:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742286533 julia_ratchford1 https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742290106 Screencast does not teach students how to get the 6 year plan into their e-portfolio.]]> 2023-10-11 18:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742290106 https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742298344 -TedTalk Video: they liked the topic of the video but didn't think answering all of those questions was necessary/helpful.  One reflection question would have been enough..
-Torch Assignment: the directions were confusing because slides asked students to complete 2 pathways but the assignment asked them to complete 3 pathways.  Students didn't want to do "extra" pathway but would have liked the option of choosing to only do 2 military branches or only 2 4-year universities.  They wanted more time to do the research for this assignment.
-Uploading: stated that the instructions were clear and easier than last year.]]> 2023-10-11 18:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742298344 julia_ratchford1 https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742327752 Might have been too much for the allotted time with the career comparison.]]> 2023-10-11 18:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742327752 https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742391291 I liked the written instructions on one document with links to the videos. The ppts with links was a bit confusing for the kids.]]> 2023-10-11 19:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742391291 https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742395908 It might be better to upload the videos to Youtube as opposed to giving us the google drive links. Youtube is much faster.]]> 2023-10-11 19:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742395908 julia_ratchford1 https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742403223 The text was very long and I wonder if another task would have been better for seniors.  Maybe reflecting on their school year or planning for the future.  Something different from what they normally do in their English class.]]> 2023-10-11 19:43:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742403223 https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742408355 It might have been a bit more effective to have a little bit less work for them so that the task is accessible to students at all levels. Students with learning disabilities (and some without) seemed overwhelmed. It was fair for Gen Ed students... but the compromise can be that students who operate at a higher level are likely to produce more/ dive deeper with the reduced tasks. Special Ed students will still be able to access task and participate with confidence 

I appreciated the fact that the assignments were pre created for teachers rather than PLCs having to craft them as a team. This was a time saver and made for a more organized torches event]]> 2023-10-11 19:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742408355 https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742456834 It would have been really welcomed to have had the completed revised materials ahead of time (like before the break). Becoming familiar with the materials at nearly the same time as the students makes it difficult to offer support. Having access to them ahead of time would likely also increase teacher "buy-in."]]> 2023-10-11 20:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742456834 melody_morris https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742489915 To enter the video code, they had to first click on the tab at the top that said something about videos (Video library, maybe?), and then a spot to enter the code would pop up. Then students were able to watch videos.]]> 2023-10-11 21:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742489915 melody_morris https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742493424 I enjoyed the TED Talk! I appreciated that she was a woman of color, as well as her message. In the spirit of college AND CAREER, this was a great choice, showing that success and following one's passion doesn't necessarily mean you need a bachelor's degree.]]> 2023-10-11 21:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742493424 melody_morris https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742494347 Super helpful for creating subpages and uploading work!]]> 2023-10-11 21:28:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742494347 nataliopanzarini https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742512145 This was a very appropriate assignment for seniors. The article was very good and it tied very well with the Google slide assignment. Directions were spelled out well and I would say all students understood the assignment.]]> 2023-10-11 21:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742512145 https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742565391 2023-10-11 23:26:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742565391 https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742569672 1.  Overall students found it confusing.
2.  Students suggested the 6 year plan video be broken up into smaller videos - perhaps on video per assignment - there were 4 assignments: pre-test, post-test, filling out 6 year plan & uploading that to the E-portfolio
3.  Students said instructions needed to be clearer and perhaps having a written outline of step by step instructions to refer to of what needed to be done is necessary for clarification. 
4.  The entire day was far too short for what needed to be done.  The 6 year plan 28min video and 4 tasks alone could fill the entire 2 hour block.
5.  Videos were helpful - providing visual and auditory access - just need supplemental written step by step instructions.

]]> 2023-10-11 23:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2742569672 sarah_shepard2 https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2743801342 The videos very clearly explained the process for updating the portfolio and uploading the assignment. Thank you!

Several seniors questioned adding the ALP subpage and then all the class pages since their portfolios were already organized a different way from previous years.  ]]> 2023-10-12 15:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ileanatornatore/so9kj8lofvb9wenc/wish/2743801342