3/20/14
Scott, RoJean, Amanda, Julie, Megan, Lori
Scott -- document the electronic SLC's - demonstrate how the students used a variety of apps - Google Tools and Ipads to make the SLC prezi -- all 6th graders --
RoJean -- Puppet Pals as a review for social studies -- 13 colonies
Julie - Analysis of budget for Economics using spreadsheet - Julie needs to meet with Matt :) -
Megan - Have 7th graders make a ABC of geometry book to share with 4th graders --/
Lori - Move the 8th graders up a level on Turnitin.com by having them peer review and edit there instead of just submitting it for me to grade -- This will help them transition to 9th grade English where Turnitin.com is used frequently.
We will use our next two PLC meetings to work individually on our plans.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Thursday, February 6, 2014
6 February 2014: Wrap up meeting
How can students demonstrate their knowledge in effective digital formats?
As demonstrated by us (students in faculty PLCs) we have been blogging our own conversations in addition to commenting on others. Dr. Nygaard has also given us excellent example by having all the seniors blog and inviting the whole community to follow their blogs.
8th graders are blogging (kidblog) for their genius hour.
In 7th grade, we have noticed that iPad minis are a distraction as well as a tool for classroom learning. We are learning to watch iPad usage as a regular part of our class management plan.
Students make videos for the purpose of sharing/teaching/reinforcing concepts learned in class. 6th grade does a good job of helping students explore all the different options for showing and sharing work in all their classes (google tools, imovie videos and a variety of apps).
Socrative, Nearpod and Quizlet have been used for formative assessment.
4th graders loved creating online graphs!
Generally, students have been using online collaboration as a tool for group work.
In the middle school, we find that projects are generally a better assessment of student learning than end of the chapter "tests."
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Meeting 4- 30 January 2014
Members present: Scott, Amanda, RoJean, Megan, Julie
We began our conversation with an read aloud from Scott from Bill Bryson's Thunderbolt Kid. We learned how to make Lincoln Logs white.
One loop of conversation had to do with punctuation on blogs: does it matter or not? Julie was adamant about correct punctuation, and Amanda chimed in with, "If the punctuation is off, I'm distracted by wanting to correct it." Ultimately, should we be telling our students the importance of public presentation? Should they be treating blogs as personal writing or public writing.
Professional blogs vs. personal blogs? How closely does one follow these journals?
We wonder how Susan keeps up with all the blogs! Scott suggested that it's not so much about "grading" what they're doing, it's about giving students the skill and opportunity to create. Megan asked, " Again, what knowledge are we measuring?" Perhaps our role is to teach them appropriate public/private blogging. RoJean talked about younger students taking things literally, and how carefully we need to craft our own language when introducing blogs.
Scott loves the opportunity that blogging gives the students for inspiration. In some sense, it offers the old fashioned "free writing" type of writing where the point is finding the idea as you are writing. The modern twist is that other people can comment and bring new ideas to the original. Cool.
We began our conversation with an read aloud from Scott from Bill Bryson's Thunderbolt Kid. We learned how to make Lincoln Logs white.
One loop of conversation had to do with punctuation on blogs: does it matter or not? Julie was adamant about correct punctuation, and Amanda chimed in with, "If the punctuation is off, I'm distracted by wanting to correct it." Ultimately, should we be telling our students the importance of public presentation? Should they be treating blogs as personal writing or public writing.
Professional blogs vs. personal blogs? How closely does one follow these journals?
We wonder how Susan keeps up with all the blogs! Scott suggested that it's not so much about "grading" what they're doing, it's about giving students the skill and opportunity to create. Megan asked, " Again, what knowledge are we measuring?" Perhaps our role is to teach them appropriate public/private blogging. RoJean talked about younger students taking things literally, and how carefully we need to craft our own language when introducing blogs.
Scott loves the opportunity that blogging gives the students for inspiration. In some sense, it offers the old fashioned "free writing" type of writing where the point is finding the idea as you are writing. The modern twist is that other people can comment and bring new ideas to the original. Cool.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Meeting 3 - Jan 23
Members present: Scott, RoJean, Megan, Julie, Lori, Amanda
Use of infographics can be challenge for younger students. Scott would like to do one with the 6th graders, and Megan would like to use them with the 4th graders. However, the sites that are out there can be cumbersome.
Having the technology allows the students to stay self contained with their off-taskness. It also allows mixed-gender groups to collaborate without the stigma of going to one person's house.
Lots of discussion about gender as the 7th grade sections are separated by gender. (The students are all in a tizzy about it.) Given our common experience, boys are more prone to lose their iPad during class for inappropriate use. Gamification is a key thing, especially for boys, to engage them in topics. The physical care for an iPad is also a gender issue. Amanda reported that every major break has been a girl iPad.
Use of infographics can be challenge for younger students. Scott would like to do one with the 6th graders, and Megan would like to use them with the 4th graders. However, the sites that are out there can be cumbersome.
Having the technology allows the students to stay self contained with their off-taskness. It also allows mixed-gender groups to collaborate without the stigma of going to one person's house.
Lots of discussion about gender as the 7th grade sections are separated by gender. (The students are all in a tizzy about it.) Given our common experience, boys are more prone to lose their iPad during class for inappropriate use. Gamification is a key thing, especially for boys, to engage them in topics. The physical care for an iPad is also a gender issue. Amanda reported that every major break has been a girl iPad.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Meeting 2 - January 9
Julie would like 7th grade students to video the multi-cultural booth. She is trying to figure out how to make this work using a certain piece of technology. She's decided to use iMovie on the iPad and import the video into the 7th grade e-portfolio for student led conferences in March.
Are paper/pencil tests going out? Our students prefer the paper/pencil tests for the higher level assessments but are diving into technology to show projects/presentations. Megan found a great link to on-line portfolio assessment (it is geared to individual classroom portfolios). http://faculty.pepperdine.edu/mriel/edc664/demo.html
How do we use technology to show what our students are learning? Lots of ways. We use videos, google options (sites, docs, presentations, spreadsheets), a variety of iPad apps, PowerPoint, Prezi, etc.
http://www.iste.org/docs/learning-and-leading-docs/nets-s-standards is another helpful resource that outlines the need for digital skills.
Are paper/pencil tests going out? Our students prefer the paper/pencil tests for the higher level assessments but are diving into technology to show projects/presentations. Megan found a great link to on-line portfolio assessment (it is geared to individual classroom portfolios). http://faculty.pepperdine.edu/mriel/edc664/demo.html
How do we use technology to show what our students are learning? Lots of ways. We use videos, google options (sites, docs, presentations, spreadsheets), a variety of iPad apps, PowerPoint, Prezi, etc.
http://www.iste.org/docs/learning-and-leading-docs/nets-s-standards is another helpful resource that outlines the need for digital skills.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Meeting 1
12/12: Scott, RoJean, Amanda, Megan, Lori
Student was responsible for creating a video that would be the instructional video for the entire class. Students were required to watch the video in a method of flipping at home before taking the quiz.
Trying to utilize Smart Capture to make video of lessons/presentations.
How to make an event like MultiCulture Fest more techy, and get away from the just poster boards. Could you incorporate a digital footprint - like a video of their board walk through, photos, documenting the procedure, etc. Also, using video to demonstrate their understanding of Latin roots/quotes.
Using Infograhics with the 4th grade to show their understanding of collecting and displaying data. Need to find a website that is 4th grade and iPad friendly.
Girls are better are putting iPads away when told to do so. Boys tend to need more reminders and tend to stay on iPad after being told to put them away. Is that really tech related or just a gender difference? Discussion to be continued...
Next meeting: Come prepared to discuss gender differences in technology usage.
Student was responsible for creating a video that would be the instructional video for the entire class. Students were required to watch the video in a method of flipping at home before taking the quiz.
Trying to utilize Smart Capture to make video of lessons/presentations.
How to make an event like MultiCulture Fest more techy, and get away from the just poster boards. Could you incorporate a digital footprint - like a video of their board walk through, photos, documenting the procedure, etc. Also, using video to demonstrate their understanding of Latin roots/quotes.
Using Infograhics with the 4th grade to show their understanding of collecting and displaying data. Need to find a website that is 4th grade and iPad friendly.
Girls are better are putting iPads away when told to do so. Boys tend to need more reminders and tend to stay on iPad after being told to put them away. Is that really tech related or just a gender difference? Discussion to be continued...
Next meeting: Come prepared to discuss gender differences in technology usage.
KJ's Student Created Syllable Review Video
Ariana and Molly spent over two hours creating this video (not only did they both ace the quiz but they received 5 extra credit points!)
NOTE: Do not attempt to upload a video from google drive because we don't have permission to watch.
NOTE: Do not attempt to upload a video from google drive because we don't have permission to watch.
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