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in reply to: 5.6 Choice Board Peer Review #6673

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GuY2GVU3KZz9aQt88yYdg3WDvt5GDsZLYVUEHZE5vmk/copy?usp=sharing

Subject Area: 8th grade Preparing for College and Careers
Intended Student Audience: All learners. All students will have to do research over a career of their choice, but they may choose how to present their information. Some require audio/visual presentation, others require visuals with captions, others ask for visuals and summaries, and there are a couple that will require come creativity in thought or in art. If the 8 choices I have listed do not create some interest, they have the option to propose their own idea to me. If it fits the criteria, I may accept their idea.
I found a choice board online that was over literature and used the various ideas to come up with the ones shown. When I am more comfortable with Flip I will incorporate that. I also will “pretty” my paper up with graphics and such. I just wanted to get this part completed.

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in reply to: 4.3 Remote Learning Matrix #6561

When the task was assigned to create our “own” matrix, I immediately went to the web. I am a firm believer of not reinventing the wheel. Evidently, ASU is also a firm believer of that, too, because the sample in the lesson is borrowed from PBIS (from what I could tell.)
After looking at several online, I found one that is PBIS based but included breaks because those will be incorporated into any school day (just like during in-person learning.) For the most part, this deviates very little from my classroom expectations. Finally I appreciated the simplicity of this and the other matrixes. I don’t like to muddy the waters – sometimes the more you include the more the students don’t live up to the expectations.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bKgaZhGOh5lA8dLsqadANydPY7trzgQEtw7nh_srzMs/edit?usp=sharing

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in reply to: 2.9 Digital Lesson and Reflection #6499

Lesson: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T6fR0r6-Zu9myxfAq06uABFD8kWxv3MtSFMwZuHGSlQ/edit?usp=sharing

Reflection:
What part of your live lesson went well? Why?
I have taught this lesson for several years now and made videos over the different parts of the lesson during the covid shutdown. Students are pretty alert when it comes to talking about and learning about money.

What part of your live lesson could go better? Why?
I tend to fall into the lecture mode and, because I am focusing on flipping the class (or at least several lessons, especially the ones that seem to generate a lot of “I need help” moments) I need to make my videos short and informative.

Identify 1-2 areas where you think you can improve. What would you do differently next time?
I have to remember that I am teaching middle school students now and sometimes they take longer to process than high school students – keep my lessons short and to the point.
I really like students to be able to work together but middle school students tend to lose focus if I allow this. I was in tune to helping individuals and really need to start focusing on the peer-to-peer consultation prior to asking me – see if they can figure it out themselves.

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in reply to: 2.6 Tech Tool Tic-Tac-Toe #6498

The tech tool you found most engaging or fun to use
For me? None of them are fun or engaging due to my low tech skills. I am very s-l-o-w on the uptake when it comes to new digital tools.
For my students? Anything that is a competitive game is liked by most of my students. They like Kahoot, Quizizz or Booklet.

One challenge you had while developing activities using the tech tools
Time used is a challenge for me. It take me so much time when using tech tools, especially ones that are new to me. Example, 2 years ago I taught at a corporation that subscribed to Loom. Now I have to use Screencastify – thank goodness it is similar to Loom!

A link or screenshot of an activity you developed using one of the tech tools
As I stated, I have used Loom in the past so I don’t mind making videos since my goal is to flip my PCC classroom. As I update my videos I am looking at adding some “check your learning” questions within the videos. Here is a screen shot of a video I made explaining how to complete a deposit ticket during PCC. I like that the students are able to view the video to hear it as many times as it takes for new or reviewed content.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18aeOjKo2jNfK4U2oZiZyb3pI0AHgiseZET3oxV_ujnA/edit?usp=sharing

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in reply to: 1.8 Challenges of Teaching Online #6237

A description of what you find most challenging about online teaching
I am low tech. I have had a bad taste in my mouth since I was required to take a computer programming class before I even used a computer 40 years ago. Soooo, I am slow on the uptake when it comes to learn about new technology, new apps, new anything digital. When Covid hit and teachers were presented a plethora of digital tools, I pretty much shut down. My administrator saved me by telling me to choose 1 or 2 new tech ideas, get good at them, and then choose another one. I chose the LMS, Canvas. I have also learned that if I become familiar with a tech tool, but do not use it very much, I easily forget how to use it. Using tech stuff is not like riding a bike to me. The information is not easily remembered.

A possible solution to your challenge, using a tool, tip, or strategy you learned
My strategy is to take notes on paper. I am a paper and pencil type of person and my notes help me to remember. The act of writing information down helps me to process the info better, and it is more likely to be remembered. I also make notes and organize them in a google doc. Typing is not the same as writing though. I am working at becoming more and more familiar with Canvas and what it has to offer. I am doing this by researching online and especially using YouTube. When I find a link that serves me well, I include that link in my digital notes so I may easily access it again.

A link to the tool, if applicable
There is no one link. I have my pen and notebook, Google, and YouTube.

An explanation of how this tool, tip, or strategy can help you improve your experience as an online teacher
Becoming more familiar with Canvas will help me overall. I will be able to improve how I present an assignment, how I provide feedback, and how I use the various tools Canvas has to offer – tools such as the discussion board, portfolios, etc.

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in reply to: Expanding Your Tech Toolbox #5259

This is one of the other tools that I would like to explore. It was introduced to me during Covid shutdown, but I chose to further my knowledge of Canvas at that time and have not returned to learning more about it. Since one of my goals is to make my PCC a flipped classroom, this would be a great tool to add to any of the slide presentations.

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in reply to: Expanding Your Tech Toolbox #5258

I really like this idea, especially with the students who are more creative with illustrations than with words. This will help to combine the two, from what it seems. I already have several students come to mind with this. I will definitely have to remember to look at this idea.

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