Element 36 by Beth Weir https://padlet.com/bethkweir/umnhgxzp8jy3 Elizabeth Weir en-us 2017-06-21 13:53:43 UTC 2017-06-21 14:06:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Element 36: Understanding Students' Interests and Background bethkweir https://padlet.com/bethkweir/umnhgxzp8jy3/wish/177103193 -Involves seeking out knowledge about students and using that knowledge to engage in informal, friendly discussions with students.
-Strategies: Student background survey, individual student learning goals, commenting on student achievements or areas of importance.]]> 2017-06-21 13:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bethkweir/umnhgxzp8jy3/wish/177103193 Strategies bethkweir https://padlet.com/bethkweir/umnhgxzp8jy3/wish/177103460 Student Background Surveys:
 -Disrupted at the beginning of the year.
-Questions about students' academic interest, personal interests, dreams, fears, and family.
Individual Student Learning Goals:
-Based off of student's interest and experiences
-Set for achieving within a unit.
Commenting on Student Achievements or Areas of Importance:
-Occurs when teacher knows more about students' values and interests.
-Can comment on individual achievements, team achievement, important events, or family structure.]]> 2017-06-21 13:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bethkweir/umnhgxzp8jy3/wish/177103460 Technology bethkweir https://padlet.com/bethkweir/umnhgxzp8jy3/wish/177103904 Polling Software: SurveyMonkey, clickers for finding student's interests.
Cameras: Have students edit photos to reflect their interests.
Google Drive: Track their goal progress.
Edmodo or Google Classroom: Comment and share new ideas or exciting news.]]> 2017-06-21 14:02:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bethkweir/umnhgxzp8jy3/wish/177103904 Implementation Tips bethkweir https://padlet.com/bethkweir/umnhgxzp8jy3/wish/177104149 -Take time to read and analyze students' interests. Do not wait until the end of the year to look at the surveys.
-Encourage students to comment on their learning preference when looking at goals. 
-Encourage students to be honest when reflecting on their goals.
-Make sure when you are making comments on achievement that you are detailed, so the student knows you are interested in their life.]]> 2017-06-21 14:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bethkweir/umnhgxzp8jy3/wish/177104149