https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5 Please double-click anywhere on the padlet to open up a text box. Take a moment to reflect on today's unconference. What did you notice, learn, want to learn more about? en-us 2017-01-17 14:50:54 UTC 2017-02-08 14:57:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152295498 Thank you 5th grade for the novel ideas for looking at the LB&W of RS to help the students be prepared for the MCAS/PAARC type questions connecting the literature to narrative writing format.]]> 2017-02-07 20:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152295498 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152295611 Preparation for learning centers takes a lot of time but the benefits  to teacher and students could be worth it.  Less teacher directed - more students moving at their own pace.  Also frees up the teacher to move around the classroom to help those that need a little extra attention.

]]> 2017-02-07 20:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152295611 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152295677 Co-teaching is wonderful in theory, but difficult to implement given schedule restraints and large caseloads.  The group discussed the need for additional adults within every classroom in order to implement the 6 suggested models.  The team-teaching model was the model we were all most interested in, but the most impossible one now because there are not enough special educators to support every general educator.  

- Julianne, Beth, Jenn, Erin, Tina, Christina, Alicia]]> 2017-02-07 20:34:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152295677 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152295856 Although we came across many challenges such as varying learning levels, organizational issues, care of materials, it seems that we would like to use them more often.  
Some great tools we discussed include using timers and/or checklists so that students and teachers can track progress.]]> 2017-02-07 20:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152295856 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152295857 There are unique challenges to implementing centers when you teach across multiple grades.  One good suggestion was using checklists to make sure students are completing tasks.  The tasks need to be designed to be easily understood - using visuals can help with that.  ]]> 2017-02-07 20:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152295857 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152296106
Encourages independent work and frees up teacher time to help others. ]]> 2017-02-07 20:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152296106 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152296678 Scaffolding various ways to use graphic organizers to help when planning writing would benefit students. Pulling from various texts when comparing/contrasting text. Re-writing the Look Back and writes on the weekly tests to include a more in depth questions.
-Sarah N.

]]> 2017-02-07 20:38:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152296678 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152296870 Some really great ideas about the Narrative Writing and Response to Literature  writing. Helpful to hear what others are doing and how they are using graphic organizers to support the writing. Loved the double bubble character comparison idea! Thanks for the ideas and thoughts. 
-Colleen 

]]> 2017-02-07 20:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152296870 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152296936 Trying to streamline the process while giving pertinent information.  Priorities:  what strategies have been tried and data collected?

]]> 2017-02-07 20:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152296936 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152296965 Daily 5 and Daily 3 provide more structure to math and reading lessons while also incorporating the content included in Reading Street and Envision programs. I liked how it allows for more opportunities for students to work independently while teachers can focus instruction on small groups.]]> 2017-02-07 20:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152296965 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152297055 Interesting method to instruct and group for lessons. I would need to watch this in action to know more.]]> 2017-02-07 20:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152297055 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152297227 Fosters independence while allowing for small group instruction.  Similar to centers but more structured.  Builds endurance while offering student choice for engagement.

- Christi and Sue]]> 2017-02-07 20:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152297227 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152297452 I like the idea of fostering independence through the daily 3 routines.  I would like to see it at work in the math classroom, especially with students of diverse learning needs.  The visuals for what independent work looks like, I Chart, are a great idea. 

]]> 2017-02-07 20:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152297452 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152297460 I like that it increases stamina and independence within the classroom. It also gives structure to many activities that may already be done in the classroom. 

]]> 2017-02-07 20:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152297460 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152297690 allows teacher the opportunity to differentiate integrate, foster independence and adapt lessons. Focus lesson sets the tone while centers provide practice and choices. I charts serve as a daily reminder to students of appropriate behavior. ]]> 2017-02-07 20:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152297690 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152297802 Important to gain feedback from teachers about what they are hoping to gain from SAT. This will help guide any paperwork changes.]]> 2017-02-07 20:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152297802 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152297839 2017-02-07 20:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152297839 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152297921 We extended our list of resources for people to create lessons.  We shared idea for areas of focus.

]]> 2017-02-07 20:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152297921 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152297957 Interesting.  Fosters independence.  Gives more structure than centers.  We have schedule restraints.



]]> 2017-02-07 20:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152297957 deroya https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152298402 We gathered various resources for narrative responses to literature. It was nice to collaborate with both fourth and fifth grade to share resources. ]]> 2017-02-07 20:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152298402 andersonk5 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152298490 Provided opportunity for teachers to discuss how we will be utilizing the new state graphic organizers as well as structuring writing lessons to incorporate them.]]> 2017-02-07 20:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152298490 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152299036 Beginning the process of streamlining this process. What do teachers want from the process and what information does the SAT team need to better assist.


]]> 2017-02-07 20:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152299036 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152299206 Some suggestions that will be helpful to implement for behavior issues in my class. 
just interesting to talk with people that have some of the same issue. 

]]> 2017-02-07 20:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152299206 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152299257 Great Discussion

]]> 2017-02-07 20:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152299257 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152299261 Streamline paperwork
Shift checklist to back of doc
Refine questions to be more teacher friendly/less time needed to fill out]]> 2017-02-07 20:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152299261 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152299344 Took a look at paperwork and discussed possible changes.

]]> 2017-02-07 20:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152299344 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152300001 Communication with others is always helpful when discussing student behavior. It is helpful to learn we aren't alone in the struggle. 

]]> 2017-02-07 20:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152300001 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152301072 Thank you colleagues for sharing your experiences and ideas.

Thank you Josh for facilitating. 

]]> 2017-02-07 20:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152301072 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152301583 "You can change your behavior to help change your student's behavior" ]]> 2017-02-07 20:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152301583 pondl https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152304918 So important for us to be proactive rather than reactive to behavior.  Not easy to do.  
With complex behaviors, some strategies work, but only short term. We find ourselves back to the drawing board.]]> 2017-02-07 21:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152304918 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152305311 I am inspired by the work done in the fifth grade classes. Also, Martha gave some resources from The Comprehensive Guide to Narrative Writing that will help kids negotiate the prompts they will be given. Deciding on what graphic organizers to teach them to recreate and how to remember what to do with them is the big task. ]]> 2017-02-07 21:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152305311 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152315546 So crucial that we  understand "behavior is communication" .  Better communication with unified arts teachers will be beneficial for our students. So interesting to  listen to different colleagues, their roles in our school, and how we are all working through behavior challenges within the different environments. ]]> 2017-02-07 21:59:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152315546 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152337436 Many good conversations and points, including more communication btw home room teachers/special ed teachers and UA teachers re: needs and potential home issues. Good talk about sharing some commons tools. Additional topics included classroom setup (physical setup) and how to structure the routine of the classroom the first few weeks of the year.]]> 2017-02-08 00:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152337436 https://padlet.com/mauraob/zwx4dy32znu5/wish/152480431 Good discussion on how to organize learning centers some pros and some cons  How can best meet the needs of all learners

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