Jeffco Mentors Backchannel by mcleod https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors March 7, 2019 en-us 2019-03-07 12:27:40 UTC 2019-03-08 00:52:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136119 Engagement vs empowerment vs standards... I feel like there is a lot of tension here!]]> 2019-03-08 00:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136119 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136233 Studies show that too much screen time can be damaging to kids; pediatricians tell parents to limit a child's screen time to 2 hours per day. Studies show that kids are on a screen anywhere between 6-8 hours a day. Schools are pushing 1 to 1 devices and demanding more tasks be done with technology (ie screens). Where is the balance? I think this is an important disconnect that needs to be addressed on a larger level. ]]> 2019-03-08 00:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136233 *Not all schools have 1:1 devices or equity with technology. *In our district it's highly inequitable with technology and resources and also with buildings. *Is it practical that we want all students to be experts in every area? *We should have developmentally appropriate expectations and tasks *. *What about teacher engagement? At one of the elem. schools, teachers get to teach a subject they are passionate about "Innovation Day" and students sign up to take the course with a teacher/subject of choice. It's going very well (now this will happen 1 time per month) e.g., coding, robotics, yoga, legos. Each class has a lesson plan and 3 "must dos". Multi-age grouping. Each child signs up for 4 areas. The more we can support and encourage eachother to be innovative and try new things, the more we will see this practice become contagious. we need to be open minded to take a risk and do things a different way. Same with our new teachers (mentees). We need to encourage them to be creative and be the innovators when they are suddenly paired with a team that resist and say, "we've always done it this way." https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136238 2019-03-08 00:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136238 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136247 Love real world examples.]]> 2019-03-08 00:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136247 pbarthol https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136252 How do we navigate privacy issues with exposure on the Internet?]]> 2019-03-08 00:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136252 Jeffco https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136255 Jeffco has an inequity problem. Resources, especially technology.]]> 2019-03-08 00:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136255 Project-Based Learning https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136262 PBL vs standardized learning and the misalignment in standardized testing.]]> 2019-03-08 00:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136262 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136265 Are all tasks improved through technology? Are there skills that technology can't enhance/teach?]]> 2019-03-08 00:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136265 doc https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136279 2019-03-08 00:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136279 frustration with the system that isn't catching up https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136305 2019-03-08 00:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136305 Balance? teffertz1 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136326 Kids are spending the majority of their time at home on digital devices. If they are spending a lot of time at school where does the balance come in? ]]> 2019-03-08 00:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136326 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136348 What would be the scope and sequence of learning?  What are the KUDs?]]> 2019-03-08 00:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136348 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136354 Great discussion starters.]]> 2019-03-08 00:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136354 how do we get thematic learning back into what we are doing? https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136361 2019-03-08 00:23:17 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136361 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136456 We dont need to just transform tasks, we need to transform the system (evaluations, grading, accountability, testing).]]> 2019-03-08 00:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136456 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136458 We are seeing our higher income schools having the least engaging, consumption based learning. What will happen with these students? ]]> 2019-03-08 00:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136458 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136508 How do we do this and still teach basic skills (ex: learning to read).]]> 2019-03-08 00:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136508 Soft Skills teffertz1 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136559 Are kids being prepared to collaborate, have purposeful conversation, have social/emotional balance, etc. ]]> 2019-03-08 00:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136559 guaranteed and viable curriculum vs what is best for kids.... https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136609 2019-03-08 00:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136609 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136637 What are we doing to build community engagement? A TRUE community of learners?]]> 2019-03-08 00:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136637 Support? teffertz1 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136916 What if you are the only teacher in your grade or building who is transforming the task effectively? You get a lot of push back. ]]> 2019-03-08 00:25:51 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136916 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136942 We need to teach kids to access technology better. Its not just having the device, it is learning how to USE it in a meaningful way. ]]> 2019-03-08 00:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136942 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136979 If we aren't preparing students for college and this is KNOWN, then why are we not working with colleges to inform our public schools on HOW to prepare students for college? This would be a GREAT PD idea and/or way to help shift some teaching models.

]]> 2019-03-08 00:26:06 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339136979 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339137069 Bridge to Curriculum and Standards...how does that work in this trans-formative teaching?]]> 2019-03-08 00:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339137069 How are deeper level thinking https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339137257 being taught, knowing the why increases student engagement,]]> 2019-03-08 00:27:24 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339137257 We need to think about not just transferring the "task" but the process, the thinking, the product. We have to include ALL students ( multilingual learners, students with different abilities, etc.) in this type of work and not be afraid to let kids take some of the lead, even the littles. https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339137309 2019-03-08 00:27:38 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339137309 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339137495 School funding for technology allocation on how schools use funds for student success w funds]]> 2019-03-08 00:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339137495 The power of technology with proper tools in each classroom https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339138864 2019-03-08 00:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339138864 Equity https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339140181 Our lack of engagement of students of color and their capabilities and bringing their voices into the conversation about interests and passion. It staters with engagements and taking risks on getting to know students authentically.]]> 2019-03-08 00:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339140181 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339140515 Apparently there are rubrics for the Generations...find and use in the classroom, share with teammates, instructional coach, whole staff. ]]> 2019-03-08 00:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339140515 Inspiration https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339141004 is the theme of the month!  New teachers who can be reflective about their roles, share their ideas with others, and take on opportunities within the district!

]]> 2019-03-08 00:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339141004 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339141293 How do we encourage new teachers who are very inn]]> 2019-03-08 00:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339141293 New https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339141885 2019-03-08 00:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/2019jeffcomentors/wish/339141885