Todd Strom
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ParticipantI love how you also incorporated differentiated instruction into your lesson.
Participanthttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1QZFCd7RVMg6PMcJUOnHFd9T7L8bCgVlKh0YI1KhijY8/edit?usp=sharing
The link is for ELL students on a project for the dangers of texting and driving.
ParticipantIf they have someone at the house willing/able to help out that would be great. If not, if they have a wall somewhere in the house that could support this, or the garage, etc? If not, then a soft ball that they pass into a wall, they just wouldn’t get the benefit of the ball returning, but could at least work on form.
ParticipantBreak out sessions
ParticipantI do a lesson on texting and driving where we go over statistics related to the dangers of texting and driving. There is also a short breakoff into small groups where they share the last text message they sent and received to see how important and urgent their text messages really are. They then take the side of an argument both for and against texting and driving with a partner. The final part is a video of someone who survived a texting and driving crash that killed both of her parents.
ParticipantI do something very similar to this, but I have sheets with a series of questions on them that they must go ask their classmates. Questions are more ice-breaker-ish though, not just about health like what is your favorite movie, who was your favorite teacher, etc.
ParticipantGreat ideas Beth. I know you always build great relationships with your students.
ParticipantI always dedicate the first week of school to getting to know my students—not just as learners, but as individuals. I also make an effort to support them outside the classroom by attending events they’re involved in, such as athletic games or music concerts. In the classroom, I encourage students to get to know one another so that our space feels safe, welcoming, and inclusive. I use a variety of icebreakers and group activities that prompt students to interact with many of their classmates, asking questions about each other’s interests, experiences, and preferences.
ParticipantParticipantBrief description of your lesson:
This lesson focuses on the dangers of texting and driving following the 5E model.Description of one engaging resource:
One powerful resource in the lesson is the initial video and the impact it has had on the life of a young woman. It features a real story from people impacted by distracted driving and serves as an emotional hook that helps students understand the serious consequences of texting behind the wheel.ParticipantWhile Covid wasn’t great, it definitely taught me some parts that worked, and parts that did not work, in a virtual scenario.
What part of your live lesson went well? Why?
The interactive components of the lesson, especially the Blooket game, went really well. Students were engaged, participating actively, and even a few of the quieter ones talked a bit afterward. The game aspect created a fun competition that helped reinforce the seriousness of the content without it feeling like a lecture.What part of your live lesson could go better? Why?
The letter-writing options during the main activity didn’t get as much attention as I’d hoped. A few students seemed unsure of what was expected or took a bit longer than expected accessing the video on an interview with something whose life was greatly impacted as the result of a texting and driving accident. I think more specific instructions and examples could have helped some students.Identify 1–2 areas where you think you can improve. What would you do differently next time?
One area for improvement is pacing. I underestimated how long the main activity would take for students who chose certain options. Next time, I’d include more time for students to get through that initial activity. Also, Looking back, I might need to show them how to navigate some of what was needed for this particular lesson, as a few struggled time wise.ParticipantBlooket is another great option that works a lot like Kahoot, and it also shows the top 3 players. One feature I really like is that it gives each student their own percentage score at the end, so they get individual feedback without seeing anyone else’s results and it’s a nice way to keep things private while still being helpful.
ParticipantBlooket is definitely great, especially since you can create your own content to match your class. It takes a little time to set up, but I use it with each new class and let a student choose the game mode, we’ve had a lot of fun with the free options, even with a few behind a paywall.
ParticipantParticipantOne of the biggest challenges I’ve had with online teaching is keeping students engaged. I’ve seen a big increase in engagement using Blooket in person this past year, and I think it can work just as well online too. It’s fun, interactive, and gives students a reason to stay involved during lessons.
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