ELA Reflection 1 by Nick Cusumano https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1 Questions How you will use it? Questions about the tool? What are you most excited about? en-us 2016-07-31 22:42:26 UTC 2016-08-01 14:28:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Mentimeter mrose15 https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299183 brainstorming 
exit slips

Kagan Strategies
help build structure for group work

]]> 2016-08-01 14:23:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299183 Talking Chips https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299192 I frequently use literature circles and Socratic seminars. Talking chips will hep minimize the over-talkers and encourage all to join the conversation.]]> 2016-08-01 14:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299192 Mentimeter to use for exit slip- get a quick overview of how the class is feeling about a topic or skill. dspencerpipkins https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299196 2016-08-01 14:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299196 TED Talks https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299198 2016-08-01 14:23:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299198 Mentimeter to start an open discussion about the topic for the day/lesson.  karakotraba https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299201 2016-08-01 14:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299201 jbecker2 https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299216 Using timers so that everyone gets a chance to talk

]]> 2016-08-01 14:23:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299216 Talking Chips dvondera https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299217 The structures based on 4 group members would be a great addition to all of my classes (Speech, Am. Lit) where I have a tendency to mainly rely on partners working together. More feedback for students would be awesome!]]> 2016-08-01 14:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299217 Using Kagan structures lcribbin https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299221 2016-08-01 14:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299221 Can easily incorporate engagement structures with technology AND conversation.  Exciting! https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299224 2016-08-01 14:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299224 Mentimeter https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299225 Use it as a way to quickly survey students to gage their level of understanding of the concept - ie how well they are getting a particular grammar concept
 

]]> 2016-08-01 14:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299225 Using Rally Coach in Reading Workshop  https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299227

]]> 2016-08-01 14:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299227 kentwistle5 https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299228 talking chips
mentimeter
Kagan strategies with technology

]]> 2016-08-01 14:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299228 Mentimeter https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299231 I loved the mentimeter tool, and can't wait to incorporate this in my classroom. I love the instant feedback form and the conversation that feedback can generate. 

]]> 2016-08-01 14:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299231 I'm excited to use Mentimeter to get quick responses from students and to get them all involved.   https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299232 2016-08-01 14:23:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299232 I will use Mentimeter to get a  dvallat https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299234 2016-08-01 14:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299234 ldisterhaupt https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299237 How to set up Mentimeter

]]> 2016-08-01 14:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299237 Rally Coach mwhitehead4 https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299238 2016-08-01 14:23:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299238 Using mentimeter as the hook to a lesson. lwalsh8 https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299239 2016-08-01 14:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299239 Using the word cloud feature in mentimeter to identify character traits and then seeing the variety of traits students have identified. Then discussing what the most popular choice was and what choice is actually the best.  MrsMcHughFZNMS https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299240 2016-08-01 14:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299240 Mentimeter to keep students engaged speaslee https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299241 2016-08-01 14:23:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299241 https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299243 I feel relieved that I have seen a healthy balance of technology being integrated into the classroom. LOVE the continued push for conversation among the students...soo important!]]> 2016-08-01 14:23:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299243 https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299246 I will use mentimeter as a gauge for student reaction in Pre AP because they often are not vocal about what they really think of something.]]> 2016-08-01 14:24:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299246 Talking Chips mdillon10 https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299248 These were a great reminder of how to easily monitor the amount of talking one student does. So often, there are those that dominate.]]> 2016-08-01 14:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299248 Rally Coach mgrant14 https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299250 Like the idea of 2 students working together to write thoughts down to generate an overall conclusion. ]]> 2016-08-01 14:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299250 more sharing for everyone lcribbin https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299251 2016-08-01 14:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299251 I can use the Kagan structures to go back and forth between technology and conversation. I like the idea of chunking a text, having students stop and type a response, and then having them utilize a Kagan structure to communicate with one another.   hpeterman1 https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299253 2016-08-01 14:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299253 Use an additional share out to keep the kids active listening and on their toes https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299257 2016-08-01 14:24:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299257 https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299258 Everyone is speaking, builds confidence, less papers to grade by having them work together and get one grade]]> 2016-08-01 14:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299258 Kagan Strategies amauck https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299261 Useful in helping conversations get started and not be dominated by one student

]]> 2016-08-01 14:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299261 https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299262 I loved the variety of conversation structures and seeing how easily they can be added into a lesson to give each student a voice. 

]]> 2016-08-01 14:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299262 using Kagan structures and talking chips to include everyone in the conversation and allow for processing time rdohrman https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299268 2016-08-01 14:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299268 https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299271 Excited to try using the Kagan strategies in conjunction with Socratic Seminar...not sure exactly the logistics, but I think they can pair nicely.]]> 2016-08-01 14:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299271 Rally coach- use for teaching ReADER paragraphs dspencerpipkins https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299312 2016-08-01 14:24:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299312 sazurin https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299322 Some students process best through talking, some through listening, and some through writing. Using all three reaches all students!!!

]]> 2016-08-01 14:24:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299322 https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299331 Exit slips

]]> 2016-08-01 14:24:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299331 Rally coach--more engagement and less grading. Win-win! https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299337 2016-08-01 14:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299337 Round Robin lwalsh8 https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299344 Using this format to make sure all students are engaged in the discussion.  Keeping them on task with timers.

]]> 2016-08-01 14:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299344 I will use the talking chips for more student interaction https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299346 2016-08-01 14:25:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299346 Using TED talks and Kagan structures to introduce our larger units to students and get them interested. https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299347 2016-08-01 14:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299347 Using Mentimeter to have students react to reading selections https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299365 2016-08-01 14:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299365 Mentimeter offers a great way to open a lesson (bell ringer) or to do an exit ticket. ahuesgen https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299372 2016-08-01 14:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299372 I will use Mentimeter when I want to get a quick response from my students. dvallat https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299375

]]> 2016-08-01 14:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299375 Sometimes what looks great and works with teachers, doesn't always deliver the same way in middle school. mwhitehead4 https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299379 2016-08-01 14:25:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299379 Talking Chips mkasubke1 https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299387 I like the idea that one person will not dominate and that everyone, even the quiet ones, will have to give their input.]]> 2016-08-01 14:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299387 smatney2 https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299395 timed talking helps manage the group without one monopolizing the conversation]]> 2016-08-01 14:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299395 I will use Mentimeter as a quick response. aevans28 https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299397 2016-08-01 14:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ncusumano/ELA1/wish/117299397