ELA - Things to Keep by GreatSchools Partnership https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh The pandemic has forced monumental changes in our practice this year. Are there any changes that are worth keeping when we are able to return to more normal school patterns? en-us 2021-04-27 20:15:39 UTC 2026-02-09 20:28:02 UTC hello@padlet.com Students like having the notes uploaded onto GC. https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493478039 2021-05-05 12:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493478039 Parent conferences https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493479089 I think having at least the option during PTC to have a vitural option would be really great for parents. I saw as many as ever, and many said it made it easier for them to connect. The virtual meetings have also worked well to check in w/ parents during non-PTC times

]]> 2021-05-05 12:32:25 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493479089 I may not use paper again! II n https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493481278 2021-05-05 12:33:05 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493481278 Transitioning to GC has been a relief in regards to my personal filing system and how I have been able to plan from one semester to the next with my classes. levasd https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493482385 2021-05-05 12:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493482385 Ditto not using paper again! https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493482853 2021-05-05 12:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493482853 The later start time worked really well for students. https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493485063 2021-05-05 12:34:14 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493485063 Virtual meetings have worked well for some students - particularly those w/ a challenge in their schedule, such as PATHS or a lot of work outside of school. https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493485074 2021-05-05 12:34:14 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493485074 Virtual Meetings https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493485097 EWI, IEPs, Cluster, Faculty meetings in a virtual medium worked well.]]> 2021-05-05 12:34:14 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493485097 Grading on the iPad. https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493485322 2021-05-05 12:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493485322 virtual meetings on Wednesdays https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493485994 2021-05-05 12:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493485994 levasd https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493486014 Some students(not many) have thrived in this setting and I wonder how we can build upon this.  The pressures of "doing high school" seemed to melt away and I found some students quite proud of their ability to succeed in school.

]]> 2021-05-05 12:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493486014 I think many students have been far more resilient than they thought possible. As writing was one of the primary modes available, many seemed to take it to an even higher level. https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493487637 2021-05-05 12:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493487637 https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493488776 Using the iPad to dissect text with students.  In the past, I'd be projecting a PDF and pointing with my fingers, highlighting on the laptop, or changing text color to draw students' attention to a section. The iPad makes it clearer and allows me to model annotation easily.]]> 2021-05-05 12:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493488776 levasd https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493490562 Learning Center - when used - has been a positive. I would like to see us continue to use this model in some way.]]> 2021-05-05 12:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493490562 I hope we remember the importance of Sun School & Credit Recovery options. I hope we begin to identify students EARLIER and use this model. https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493492137 2021-05-05 12:36:16 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493492137 levasd https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493497227 WINNME continues to be a strong tool for scheduling make-up time, communicating with parents, and helping students organize their time.]]> 2021-05-05 12:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493497227 https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493499592 Using the iPad as a white board.]]> 2021-05-05 12:38:21 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493499592 Yes, Winnme is great! https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493503125 2021-05-05 12:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493503125 Using google classroom for assignments works well for students and teachers. Everything is there with a time stamp, so it is easy to keep track of what is due, what has been turned in, returned, what is missing, etc. https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493506389 2021-05-05 12:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493506389 Absenteeism https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493506922 Certainly, it seemed as though attendance was better. Not sure the kids were really "there" but they logged on. I think that if students were sick for an extended period, their ability to stay up with their classes is much improved in THEIR mastery of GC and the nearly universal adoption of it as a tool.]]> 2021-05-05 12:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493506922 levasd https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493509524 Yes - GC has worked for me and I seem to be getting a bit better at using it.]]> 2021-05-05 12:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493509524 Later Start Time https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493515108 Attendance issues and tardiness to block 1 were nearly non-existent this year.

]]> 2021-05-05 12:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493515108 4 x 4 https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493567391 There is definitely some value to the more intensive approach of the 4 x 4. There are drawbacks, but it's worth discussing.]]> 2021-05-05 12:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493567391 4X4 schedule - fewer students to keep track of during any one semester and more continuity from day to day https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493567410

]]> 2021-05-05 12:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493567410 Online school option for a small group? https://padlet.com/greatschools/zxbfe7xk3ptil0uh/wish/1493652340 Have we thought about an online school option for the kids who did better in this environment? Perhaps a cross-district (SoPo, Scarborough, Cape, Falmouth, Westbrook Portland) effort  - teachers from all schools collaborating?

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