7th grade 2020 DL Reflections by Tanja Zimmerman https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm en-us 2020-06-08 17:48:48 UTC 2025-11-07 01:02:57 UTC hello@padlet.com Live Class Expectations - I'm hopeful that we get clear directives from the district regarding classroom times being mandatory. With that said, I saw my caseload students most successful when they were able to do much of the classwork & collaborate with peers during that time. alexanderbillotte https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617462817 2020-06-08 18:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617462817 Things being "optional" or worded that way from the start, made it very difficult in terms of work completion and an online presence from kids. It kind of created a continuous cycle of reaching out to families, resetting expectations or helping with access, and then being in that same spot a week later. alexanderbillotte https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617465076 2020-06-08 18:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617465076 Opportunities for creativity & choices for demonstration of knowledge. alexanderbillotte https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617467086 I saw kids being more successful when they had choices laid out for them that highlighted different modalities. This combined with clear rubrics with kid-friendly language will allow for more of that asynchronous work to happen outside of the live sessions. 

]]> 2020-06-08 18:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617467086 Closure alexanderbillotte https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617470339 A chance for kids to really acknowledge how their 6th grade year ended, how it made them feel, and what things they feel like they missed out on might be important so that kids have an outlet and can move forward. ]]> 2020-06-08 18:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617470339 Sped Specific alexanderbillotte https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617472756 Collaborative time with GE teachers to review IEP's at a glance, accommodations, etc. will be different this year with distance learning but still important to put in place so we all know how our shared students learn best. ]]> 2020-06-08 18:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617472756 Reduced social anxiety kirabearss https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617496889 Some students w/ IEPs w/ extensive support needs actually produced more work because of the reduced social pressures and anxieties that come with being in a physical classroom with students

]]> 2020-06-08 18:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617496889 Not getting assignments early enough to modify kirabearss https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617498345 Waiting on teachers to post their assignments so that they could be modified before students were assigned them was a huge challenge. Some students had trouble deciphering what they were expected to complete, because they had access to the gen. ed. work and to the modified work. Students who were solely working on IEP goal work were also receiving notifications about missing work, assignments that didn't apply to them, etc., which is very confusing for parents.]]> 2020-06-08 18:49:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617498345 Introductions and community building kirabearss https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617501939 Students will really need to feel like they belong in order to engage, and many will need time to get to know their peers in their new classes, as well as their new teachers and their class expectations

]]> 2020-06-08 18:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617501939 I saw some students really excel without the distractions in a classroom. They were able to pursue their learning at their own pace. hannahodyniec https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617561827 2020-06-08 19:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617561827 I want to heavily invest in communicating with parents at the beginning of the year. I want to learn what I can do to support their individual student and their family. How can I tailor curriculum for them to most easily access? hannahodyniec https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617563316 2020-06-08 19:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617563316 RTI hannahodyniec https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617570829 I would love to see a clear plan for RTI that is specific for Distance Learning. We were in such triage this spring, but I would love to see some models/ procedures to follow for intervention.]]> 2020-06-08 19:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617570829 Family Engagement hannahodyniec https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617574061 What are the best ways to engage families in distance learning? What questions do I ask to get the information the I need around where the system is breaking down?]]> 2020-06-08 19:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617574061 Student Engagement hannahodyniec https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617575347 I struggled to get some students engaged and participating. At the end of the year, I am still unclear about where the breakdown occurred for some students/ families.]]> 2020-06-08 19:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617575347 More student created video assignments and discussion items, Flip Grid, and others. https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617605984 2020-06-08 19:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617605984 More flexibility for students. Chances for one on one or small group support in non-distracting environment. bethberlinstephens https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617611385 2020-06-08 19:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617611385 Participation was low. How do we engage students more and get them involved with extra-curricular activities? bethberlinstephens https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617612408 2020-06-08 20:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617612408 Live office hours, at least mine could be much better. myongjaekim https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617614461 2020-06-08 20:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617614461 How we will mix distant learning with in class and what that could look like. myongjaekim https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617620568 2020-06-08 20:06:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617620568 Regulation raynasteffl https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617635166 Some students were WAY more regulated as they didn't have to social pressures that they have at school. ]]> 2020-06-08 20:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617635166 ONLINE SOCIAL ETIQUETTE raynasteffl https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617638687 Lessons on how to interact online. expected vs. unexpected behaviors, how to send an email, how to navigate chat rooms, etc]]> 2020-06-08 20:19:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617638687 Students having flexibility, ability to work in small groups without distraction. https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617682297 2020-06-08 20:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617682297 Better use of office hours/live instruction. It also seemed hard to keep students engaged consistently, and to modify work for students that need extra supports. https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617683625 2020-06-08 20:54:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617683625 What are best practices for student and family engagement? https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617685275 2020-06-08 20:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617685275 Lots of new tech! Nearpod, edpuzzle, loom... etc. https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617685732 2020-06-08 20:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617685732 Interactive assignments and group work took longer to set up and to explain - but there was a big payoff in terms of engagement zabedmonika https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617687346 2020-06-08 20:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617687346 A serious need for finding the sweet spot between structure and interactivity in Zoom class meetings zabedmonika https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617690013 2020-06-08 21:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617690013 Hands-on activities? Science without it is not really science.... a BPSF grant to provide basic supplies to all households? zabedmonika https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617691983 2020-06-08 21:01:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617691983 Video-based interactive projects (Flipgrid, Adobe Spark) and trying to get Peardeck to work for me zabedmonika https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617693984 2020-06-08 21:02:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617693984 An understanding that it will take WAY more time to build community, and to back off the academic focus for a while. Prioritize sharing sessions for swapping best practices and techniques for community building. zabedmonika https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617695476 2020-06-08 21:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617695476 What Sarah said about time set aside to contact families - we need coordination between teachers so all families get reached, and, as Hannah said, no one gets icebreaker exhaustion chloesmith5 https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617712500 2020-06-08 21:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617712500 Core set of lessons that we all do like advisory and the doc or videos, etc are shared to all classes. myongjaekim https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617717758 2020-06-08 21:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tanjazimmerman1/v6yyp9cnaup2lhm/wish/617717758