https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund Instructional Presentation and Student Productivity en-us 2018-11-01 12:47:09 UTC 2026-03-22 19:47:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Growing.png https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/327464147 While I noticed I was lacking in Tier 2 versus Tier 1, I was pleased that I initiated online exams for my Algebra classes the last few years. While there are still growing pains with the process, it was so streamlined. I think that students really got used to the idea of online assessment and weren't afraid to try it out. They had instant results with their test as well.]]> 2019-02-04 18:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/327464147 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/327926498 I have not implemented this idea yet, but I would like to try using Google Sites as a way for students to create Choose-Your-Own-Adventure-like stories online. This could be done with any website builder, but students' possible familiarity with Google Sites makes me lean in that direction. I had envisioned this project as a paper-and-pencil assignment but never implemented it; I believe that digital tools would make it much more manageable from the students' perspective.]]> 2019-02-05 18:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/327926498 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/328065836 I am a visual learner, so I like to present information visually to my students. One of the ways I do this is by using infographics. I post an infographic in Google Classroom and give students a chance to explore. Here's a site that has a lot of fun and interactive infographics.]]> 2019-02-05 23:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/328065836 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/328314889 I like to play checkers with my students as a review game. I ask them Geometry questions, and if they answer the question correctly, they get to make their teams move, if they are wrong, the other team gets to make their team's move for them. I couldn't do this process without using a presentation style checkerboard, and it has really seemed to hold the students' interest better than any other review I've tried.]]> 2019-02-06 15:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/328314889 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/328322711 Just this year we started using Interactive White Boards with our Unique Learning System Curriculum. One of a multitude of resources and materials through ULS provides leveled readers with corresponding comprehension questions. Before our tech upgrades, materials were printed out and done paper/pencil; now the students are highly motivated and eager to participate in the activities when it involves technology. It makes learning fun! ]]> 2019-02-06 15:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/328322711 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/328381860 I teach 7th and 8th grade Spanish, and I use Quizlet for formative assessment. Students have a lot of choice in how they practice, and can see which terms or concepts they need more practice with. I can also see which things students need help with, and can tailor future practice based on the information. I pay about $25 per year, which gives me additional features, not available for free, and I find it well worth it. Quizlet adds new features periodically. Recent additions have been the Quizlet Live game which encourages teamwork (and which students LOVE), and Learn, which starts out easy, and gets more difficult as students get better with the material. Also, you can create and print a variety of "tests".]]> 2019-02-06 17:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/328381860 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/328446632 I feel that I am lacking more in this tier than in tier 1. I would like to do virtual field trips with my students, and have started using google surveys, interactive games, and padlet, but I would like to do a virtual scavenger hunt with cultural information for students to learn and discover on their own. ]]> 2019-02-06 19:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/328446632 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/328506918 Something that my students struggle with is writing essays. Since there are 30 students in my ELA class, and only one of me, I created some screencasts for students to watch if needed that were centered around common questions (such as "how do I make a thesis statement"). Students who already knew what to do did not did to watch the videos and worked independently. Some students watched the videos and knew what to do. I helped students that were still stuck, which allowed me to give more individualized help during class time.]]> 2019-02-06 21:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/328506918 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/328743642 This year, to ensure students understood lab safety, they were required to take an online lab safety quiz using google forms. They were told there score immediately and then could retake the quiz until they received a 100%. ]]> 2019-02-07 14:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/328743642 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/328962335 Using online jeopardy format students can interact with their learning which then can spark discussions on that topic. Topics from math to ELA grammar can be used. Students can create their own questions too.]]> 2019-02-07 20:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/328962335 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/329024643 I give my Spanish students weekly quizzes using Quizlet. It gives my a breakdown by class and student as well as allowing me to set the number of attempts they may have to complete the quiz. ]]> 2019-02-07 23:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/329024643 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/329512848 2019-02-09 18:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/329512848 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/329646114 2019-02-10 20:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/329646114 bspringer https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/330309765 I am the admin for our Moodle LMS. I also write blended courses in Moodle]]> 2019-02-12 13:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/330309765 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/439629570 Our district had adopted the Reading Street Program. As a grade level, we did several of the activities online. Our students took the weekly tests online and it scored it for them; giving them an immediate score. It kept an online gradebook for the Reading Street assignments, but capability of showing graphs of student achievement on different questions of the assignment/test. It also could read the stories aloud to the kids, which was great for kids reading below grade level.]]> 2020-02-03 14:08:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/439629570 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/439852278 2020-02-03 18:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/439852278 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/441324018 I like the many different options that we have for quick, fun, and interactive online assessments.  The most recent that I have found is Gimkit.  It is an online game that you can create or use questions from already created gimkits (similar to quizziz).  The students earn money that they can choose how to spend it to get on the leaderboard.  The students I have this year love it.  I use it to review before a test or to see how they are doing on a certain topic.
I also love google forms as a quiz. There are so many features that they are constantly adding that give you lots of options on how you would like to assess the students.]]> 2020-02-06 01:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/441324018 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/441913478 We have interactive Smart boards  and I have created language activities for my students. I have also used the pre-created lessons through Smart technology.
Students also use an online math program called IXL. I am able to monitor progress and student productivity.]]> 2020-02-06 23:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/441913478 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/442613660 I recently started using Khan Academy with my students. I use it mainly for math, but there is a Beta version for ELA. My students can work through an assignment and see their score as soon as they're done.]]> 2020-02-09 01:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/442613660 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/443233395 For assessment or quiz prep]]> 2020-02-10 18:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/443233395 https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/1207394284 I wasted Soooooooooo much time as an educator creating graphics/worksheets/ materials etc using blunt tools like powerpoint and word. I used tools like canva and other online apps to create things that looked like things everyone else could make.  I got frustrated when automatic settings messed with my format. I have since discovered the miracle that is Adobe. I think that educators can do themselves a favor by learning these apps: inDesign, ReaderDC Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Lightroom.  These apps can be used to create beautiful interactive products for students--graphics that can make things more accessbile, tables etc. Teaching students to use these tools--is an intro to graphic design and well worth the time.  I use these tools daily to create student materials, and facility with these tools is an important 21st century skill.]]> 2021-02-16 15:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mbruzewski/yoyjsq2urund/wish/1207394284