Sharon/Hermitage LTI PLC by Michele Tota

Going virtual

metota1 — 2020-11-24 15:45:13 UTC

This year has thrown us some serious curve balls and rogue waves, but what I hope we have learned from all of this is that learning can happen anywhere. We can set up our dinning rooms and garages as classrooms, we can use video conferencing so our students can see us and present their ideas to us. Yes, we have had to make some quick-thinking changes to our plans and sometimes it didn't always work the way we wanted it to, but I hope you saw it as an opportunity to grow. You have spent the better part of a year changing and adapting to meet the needs of your students--this is what makes you an educator. What makes you a great educator is that you kept trying and kept seeking out better ways to reach your students and get them to the finish line.
My point here, is that we maybe in the midst of a pandemic, but we all have persevered and I want you to know that this did not go unnoticed. I know at times this profession can be demanding--from all sides--but what should keep you going is that your students depend on you and need you to reach their goals.
In short, you've got this!

Check out Ted Talks

metota1 — 2020-11-24 16:32:27 UTC

A few educational videos to promote 21st century teaching and learning, and maybe a little inspiration.

Year 2060: Education Predictions

Instructor Huddles

metota1 — 2020-11-24 16:37:42 UTC

This semester we implemented individual Instructor Huddles as a way to touch base and to say in contact with one another regarding our students and out teaching practices. In this Padlet (which please feel free to create to create your own account and use in your classrooms or as a way to organize resources for your classes), I wanted to share with you some tips, reminders, and a little bit of encouragement--especially in this uncertain time that we're in.

Bring on the Learning Revolution

metota1 — 2020-11-25 18:13:25 UTC

This is a humorous, but inspiring talk by Ken Robinson...enjoy!

Short Read

metota1 — 2020-12-01 19:31:57 UTC

Future of Learning

metota1 — 2020-12-01 19:39:34 UTC

Mini-documentary on the future of learning.

Literacy in everything

metota1 — 2020-12-03 14:24:00 UTC

Literacy encompasses all curricula, even if you think you're not a reading teacher per se, in a sense we all are. This is an interesting article about how to improve these literacy skills even in our technical programs.

Flipped Classroom

metota1 — 2020-12-03 14:24:40 UTC

This is a great article about teaching in a flipped classroom and the tools you need to do it effectively.

The best note taking tool online

metota1 — 2020-12-04 15:26:48 UTC

This is a great online tool to help keep your students' notes organized, especially for any research projects. What makes this tool even better is that the notes you make for a class or the notes your students make for a project can all be shared. This also makes for an excellent collaboration tool!

Top 10 Most Significant Studies in Education during 2020

metota1 — 2020-12-07 16:26:30 UTC

Want to make your instructional videos/lectures more engaging...Watch THIS!

metota1 — 2020-12-07 16:27:54 UTC

This maybe just what your online lectures need! Your students will benefit and thank you later!

Bitmojis for the WIN

metota1 — 2020-12-07 16:29:57 UTC

Remember to ask Liz Teague how to make Bitmojis work for you and jazz up your Canvas courses! Here's a whole study about it.

TeacherView

2020-12-08 14:05:31 UTC

Hey. You can get a 30 day free trial for Teacherview.live. It lets you see the student's faces and their screen at the same time. This makes it really easy to proctor exams!! You might want to wait to sign up so you make sure your finals are given within your 30 day window!!

Flipgrid

metota1 — 2020-12-14 20:30:07 UTC

Flipgrid is now available through Google and can be integrated into your Google Classroom. Take a look!

UDL Universal Design for Learning Guidelines

metota1 — 2020-12-16 13:21:25 UTC

There is a shift in education that emphasizes learning outcomes and working back from those outcomes to create lesson plans and effective learning. Check out UDL Website for this design method.
UDL focuses on the WHY of learning, the WHAT of learning, and the HOW of learning. When you are designing your lesson, these are what should be a part of your process.

UDL Guidelines

metota1 — 2020-12-16 13:40:52 UTC

UDL Guidelines Structure

metota1 — 2020-12-16 13:42:08 UTC

A short video on what the UDL is and how it is structured.

Bonus Idea

wrights74 — 2021-01-04 21:53:05 UTC

I use this template in my law and ethics class, but I've also used it as a bonus assignment. It requires the students to find an article, do a little research, and write a short paragraph about it.

Writing across ALL curricula

metota1 — 2021-01-13 14:53:44 UTC

While I understand that this article is centered around a 10th grade class, but take a closer look. This article really isn't about just high school students; it's about ALL students--even our adult students. Terada (Terada 2021) adds, "Writing about a topic also encourages students to process information at a deeper level. Answering multiple-choice or short-answer questions may help with factual recall, but putting thoughts on paper encourages students to evaluate different ideas, weighing the importance of each one and considering the order they should be presented in, Graham and his colleagues write. By doing so, students may make new connections between ideas, ones they may not have made when initially learning the information" (Terada 2021).

Spring 2021 Faculty Meeting

metota1 — 2021-01-20 14:43:02 UTC

Classroom MGMT

metota1 — 2021-01-20 14:57:10 UTC

The First Day...

metota1 — 2021-01-20 15:41:39 UTC

Some food for thought...

metota1 — 2021-03-03 13:19:14 UTC

If you're feeling the heaviness of the school year and teaching during a pandemic, give this article a read.

Making Posts about Learning

metota1 — 2021-03-15 14:06:37 UTC

Edmodo is a great tool to use in the classroom and outside the classroom. This site mimics social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, but is used for educational purposes. Teachers can create a platform for students to post to just like a Facebook account. Click the link below to try it out. This is a great way to get students to share thoughts and ideas about their learning in your classroom.

Professional Development Webinar: The Scope of Colleges

metota1 — 2021-03-25 12:21:42 UTC

If you're looking for webinar to fulfill one of your education goals for your professional development, this one is excellent.
This webinar explores why and how faculty must align and connect course objectives, course learning outcomes, and program learning outcomes with syllabi, class lessons, and assessment plans. The facilitator explains curriculum mapping and how it affects student success. Participants learn to identify the disconnect between instructor, student, and employers, and how to connect course objectives to employers’ demands.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

Clearly identify and solve problems associated with learning outcomes.
Properly restructure program curriculum mapping.
Help students successfully transition from the college classroom to the workforce.

Upcoming FREE Webinar through Chalk.com on Curriculum Mapping

metota1 — 2021-04-09 12:38:44 UTC

Learn how to make decisions about curriculum in the post-pandemic era. Understand the learning loss and learning gains. Determine what to cut and what to keep from your curriculum.

️ April 22nd - Webinar #2 - How to Unpack Standards and Personalize Learning Targets

Learn how to craft learning targets that engage students. Understand how to align, unpack, and layout standards.

️ April 29th - Webinar #3 - How to Design Virtual and In-person Instructional Plans that Engage Your Students

Learn how to design lessons for virtual and on-site learning. Understand how to group learners and curate engaging activities. Support students with different kinds of instructional plans.

️ May 6th - [Bonus Session]: Panel Discussion- How School Districts and Independent Schools are Curriculum Mapping

In this final session, we will have 3-5 school leaders sharing their best practices on curriculum mapping and diving deeper into how they led successful mapping projects at their schools.

In these sessions, registrants will be given time to ask questions and learn from the best in education. Each session is estimated to take one hour with overflow time for Q&A. We hope to see you there!

Make your bed!

metota1 — 2021-04-21 13:53:36 UTC

A little inspiration for you and your students. A powerful, yet simple task that can really change your perspective...Please watch and share.