https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard Made with a warm hug en-us 2019-12-20 22:11:27 UTC 2020-07-20 01:27:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427979797 How do we hold on level students accountable?]]> 2020-01-06 15:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427979797 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427979832 Fear of diving into blended learning without enough technology to go around the school. ]]> 2020-01-06 15:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427979832 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427979884 This isn't really a fear - my experience with onlevel students was a struggle with being able to hold them accountable for the self-paced portions.]]> 2020-01-06 15:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427979884 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427980042 I think some students will get burnt out on the blended learning idea. ]]> 2020-01-06 15:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427980042 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427980419 Their is a great need for structure with certain students in 504 & Sped.]]> 2020-01-06 15:44:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427980419 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427980582 Guiding students to understand how this is beneficial for them.  Some students love this and others can't stand it.]]> 2020-01-06 15:44:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427980582 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427981155 Most stories about this are either 1-3 year experienced teachers in a personalized learning school with a lot of admin expertise OR it is a 20th year teacher that has the preps completely down and "has to change" to be more engaging.]]> 2020-01-06 15:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427981155 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427981160 Pre-selected grouping can help eliminate behavioral issues. ]]> 2020-01-06 15:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427981160 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427981173 Gauging reasonable checkpoints/benchmarks. ]]> 2020-01-06 15:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427981173 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427981240 Blended learning becomes redundant for some students and then they check out.]]> 2020-01-06 15:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427981240 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427981242 Personalized learning can be hard to manage behavior distractions and keep the whole class on track.  ]]> 2020-01-06 15:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427981242 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427981619 How will students be supported with classroom pace and expectations? Especially as it pertains to a centralized program. ]]> 2020-01-06 15:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427981619 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427981961 Behavior can be a challenge but can be fixed with monitoring and accountability. ]]> 2020-01-06 15:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427981961 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427982147 how do you motivate students to do work and stay on track.]]> 2020-01-06 15:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427982147 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427982178 How will we prep the parents/home for the blended learning concept and struggles in the classroom?]]> 2020-01-06 15:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427982178 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427982227 Fidelity of implementations for classroom accommodations]]> 2020-01-06 15:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427982227 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427982318 Taking on a big, public project that is more meaningful for some comes with the risk of a big, public failure, which can be intimidating.]]> 2020-01-06 15:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427982318 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427982531 why shoiuld students who just want to pass care?]]> 2020-01-06 15:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427982531 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427982673 Monitoring students to make sure they stay on task and communicate properly. ]]> 2020-01-06 15:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427982673 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427983400 When a student is moving slowly, how do you know if it is because they are being lazy and not trying to do work or it is because they need the slower pace?]]> 2020-01-06 15:48:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427983400 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427984616 We are wondering if blended learning needs to be an "all or nothing" approach to our teaching styles.]]> 2020-01-06 15:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427984616 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427985315 Blended learning provides an active, engaging learning environment.]]> 2020-01-06 15:51:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427985315 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427985601 Where will we get the online material?  Is it the expectation that the teacher build all of this material?  Do our textbooks supply this type of material?]]> 2020-01-06 15:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427985601 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427985947 Students who work fast and can typically finish their homework in class are now being required to complete hours of study at home. Students are already busy and are opposed to more work at home.]]> 2020-01-06 15:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427985947 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427986277 I'm really into the idea of blended, but I'm one of those people that if it's not working after a week or so, I get frustrated and revert back to other, tried-and-true, student-centered methods. What are other smaller steps I can implement to squash my get-it-right-right now mindset?]]> 2020-01-06 15:52:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427986277 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427986355 technology was hard to get all the kids a computer every day]]> 2020-01-06 15:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427986355 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427986570 the kids didn't do the work outside of the class if they were behind]]> 2020-01-06 15:52:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427986570 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427986850 I struggled with getting my on-level students "on board" - the vast majority did not complete the work outside of class]]> 2020-01-06 15:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427986850 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427986859 some kids finished quickly and others drug their feet]]> 2020-01-06 15:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427986859 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427986867 How do you keep the lessons at a higher level and continue to hold each student accountable? ]]> 2020-01-06 15:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427986867 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427986894 What if the kids like me just rush through everything to get it all "done" and then are off-task? How do I get them to buy in to furthering their learning continuously, even when they are "done"? ]]> 2020-01-06 15:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427986894 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427986980 Sometimes it is easier to start with blended learning LESSONS instead of blended learning UNITS. This helps test the waters and know what will work or what will be a struggle. ]]> 2020-01-06 15:53:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427986980 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427987151 To an administrator, this can often look like chaos in the classroom.]]> 2020-01-06 15:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427987151 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427987583 it was a lot of finding if they did the work more than seeing if they were learning]]> 2020-01-06 15:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427987583 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427988013 some kids didn't have internet access at home to complete their work]]> 2020-01-06 15:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427988013 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427988471 As a SpEd teacher with a resource class, I am not sure how this applies.  I know that I can differentiate their learning, but keeping them focused on individual tasks while I am working with another group.  These students are very hard to keep on track when I am teaching them all, much less if I can't focus on them because I am with a small group.  I am afraid that nothing would get accomplished.]]> 2020-01-06 15:56:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427988471 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427988475 Besides grades, how do we best motivate our on-level stduents to complete enrighment activities? Although we have successs with blended learning in the case of motviated AP students, there are always issues created with self-pace when students fall behind or work at a heightened pace. How does a teacher create the atmosphere that addresses the issues of needing to keep high-performers engaged, while offering remediation to low-performers?]]> 2020-01-06 15:56:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427988475 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427988535 In a foreign language class students need to show the mastery of speaking, comprehension and writing skills. What if they do not understand? What if they try to get out of the task by giving simple or irrelevant responses, not showing the growth? ]]> 2020-01-06 15:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427988535 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427989024 the canvas was a bit of a learning curve to navigate like should it be pages or modgules]]> 2020-01-06 15:57:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427989024 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427989573 For personalized learning and students setting their own goals, how can a teacher manage this for 30+ students for several classes. This seems overwhelming.]]> 2020-01-06 15:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427989573 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427989951 In a freshman OL course,I am concerned about how to manage behavioral issues, sped, 504, etc. Some of my students do not have the ability to work in a group setting. How does BL work in that situation?]]> 2020-01-06 15:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427989951 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427990165 Students have trouble asking each other for help when lost or falling behind, especially with the lack of communication skills nowadays. Also, students that move fast, feel that they should get free time when they get their work done quickly in class. How do you keep the engaged and interested in moving on, when they finish quickly. ]]> 2020-01-06 15:58:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427990165 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427990955 Where is the research and data that shows that this process works for several years? In the article, is states that this process was the first time students were given an opportunity for blended learning as seniors, so itś super new. If all classes are doing this and for years at that, then will it loose its luster and students will not be as motivated as the article group? ]]> 2020-01-06 16:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427990955 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427991550 I feel that blended learning can work just worried about on level students working at a good pace. ]]> 2020-01-06 16:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427991550 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427991718 I am curious how to implement in a world language classroom, and I want to see it in action first.]]> 2020-01-06 16:01:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427991718 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427991755 I need help setting it up on a small scale in my English classroom. I need a bulleted list of to do's or first steps to take to incorporate 1 aspect of blended learning. ]]> 2020-01-06 16:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427991755 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427991804 That certain students will not get their work completed at a good pace and some students will finish quickly--individual pacing of each student]]> 2020-01-06 16:01:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427991804 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427992574 I would like assistance on how blended learning would work/be set up for a resource English class. With so many various levels, I think blended learning would be wonderful- but I am unsure of how to implement it. ]]> 2020-01-06 16:02:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427992574 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427992868 What research is out there that says that blended learning actually works? Does it work for all content areas or is blended learning more suitable for certain contents than others? ]]> 2020-01-06 16:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427992868 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427994461 Fearful that we won't have enough time to fully "figure it out" without district curriculum support and we will keep our students from learning the content they need to. Will students get burnt out with all their teachers attempting something new? ]]> 2020-01-06 16:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427994461 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427994490 Fears:

Internet outages. Always having to have a Plan-B (planning twice).
Working at home - are THEY doing the work, or are parents more involved than they should be? If they miss the direct instruction piece, I don't necessarily feel comfortable letting them do it at home. 
Not enough technology. Students vandalize the restrooms, do we really want them having their own school-issued electronic device? ]]> 2020-01-06 16:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427994490 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427994861 I am concerned about how this much attention to individual needs could potentially harm the overall ensemble sound. I know it is all about balance but most of what I do is about listening and learning together.]]> 2020-01-06 16:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427994861 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427996206 I am concerned at constant changing levels from project to project and how to facilitate the constant changing in academic levels and skills from piece to piece.]]> 2020-01-06 16:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427996206 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427996307 The challenge of front loading all resources in order to address all students and their individual needs.  The challenge would be to get the students that finish early to dig deeper and stay on task with less interesting topics.  Also keeping your assessment pieces universal with timing and students at different paces in their own learning.]]> 2020-01-06 16:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427996307 https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427996742 Time to collaborate with peers to get blended lessons completed?]]> 2020-01-06 16:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mcewink/mhsfearboard/wish/427996742