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ParticipantChoice board for an 11th grade U.S. history class. Depending on time and ability, students could choose anywhere from 1 to 3 of the choices to complete.
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ParticipantI completely agree. Students love to be “spoon-fed” the information they need for tests, quizzes, etc. One way I have tried to motivate and engage is by giving them more choice. I allow them to choose between two or three assignments. I have found this typically makes them more engaged as they feel like they have more say in that they are doing in class.
ParticipantLately, more than ever, I have noticed a larger gap between high and low achievers in class. There is a significant gap between students who need extra help and those that are highly-motivated and capable.
A recurring struggle I see is finding the balance between supporting students who need extra time while also challenging more advanced learners. It take a lot of planning to differentiate without overwhelming myself or the students.
ParticipantIf their parents are willing, you could see if the students are able to use their own kitchens to demonstrate their ability to cook those foods. They could make a video and upload it.
ParticipantHelp Make this In-Person Activity Virtual: Group stations. In groups, students walk around the room to various stations to read short passages, watch short videos, etc…
ParticipantThey could create a video of the presentation for the rest of the class to watch independently and take notes.
ParticipantI teach high school U.S. history, and don’t necessarily have “huddle time”, but I try to have them relate to history by asking them things like ““If you could talk to any historical figure from this week’s lessons, who would it be and why?”, “What piece of advice would you give someone living through this time period?”, or “If you could witness one event from this week’s lessons, what would it be and why?”.
ParticipantI like the idea of the “would you rather” questions. It would be a fun and low-pressure way for kids to open up about themselves.
ParticipantI like the voting process! My students like when they feel like they have a voice, and this in a non-intimidating way for students to share their opinions without having to speak up.
ParticipantOne of my favorite strategies for building strong connections starting every week with a simple check-in question. It can be something like, “What’s one song that always puts you in a good mood?” or “What are you looking forward to this week?” I participate with the students to create a more personal classroom dynamic.
I also have my students fill in a student questionnaire at the beginning of the school year. There are various questions that ask about their personalities and their learning preferences.
ParticipantParticipantWhat part of your live lesson went well? Why?
The results from the Kahoot and review questions were good, so that indicates most students were engaged and learned the objectives of the lesson.What part of your live lesson could go better? Why?
It is difficult to monitor students as they work in groups. I am sure many of them were off track because I had to bounce back and forth between different breakout sessions.Identify 1-2 areas where you think you can improve. What would you do differently next time?
I don’t think I would do as much group work. I would give more time for students to do work independently.ParticipantThe biggest challenge I’ve experienced with online teaching is the lack of interaction with students. In a traditional classroom, a teacher can read body language, pick up on confusion, and have natural conversations. Online, it often feels like I’m talking into a void, and it’s hard to build the same level of connection and engagement.
One possible solution I’ve found is Flip – an interactive video discussion platform. It allows students to record and share short video responses to prompts, which helps spark more personal interactions.
Link: https://info.flip.com
I think Flip could provide a solution to my challenge by providing more of a human element in online learning by letting students see and hear each other. It encourages more natural communication, boosts student voice, and gives shy or quiet students a low-pressure way to participate.
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