by Allysen Lovstuen What are you trying new this year? Now that we are a month or so in how is it going? What are you thinking about trying? As teachers many of us are always looking for ways to improve. We read an article, see something on Pinterest, attend a conference, observe in another classroom, get to know our current students' needs, etc. and determine that there is something that we could be doing better. So we research, talk with colleagues, brainstorm, and implement change. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. But all too often that is where it ends. We don't share our experience where others may learn from it. We learn or gain from the experience but don't think about the fact that others might as well. I want to learn from you! Let's share some of the things we have tried, successful or not. You can comment below or contact me and we can put together your own blog post. Even things that seem very unique to our individual classrooms may spark an idea for someone else. I'll get us started with something I see as a success so far, a failure so far, and a "just starting" change. Change #1: New homework turn-in bins in Team Taught Algebra I. Students turn their homework into whichever bin matches what they think their mastery level is for that work. Goals:
Change #2: Grid on board to help organize classes with the new schedule. Goals:
Change #3: This one is still developing, but I found this article very intriguing. Before my first test in Team-taught Algebra 1 I gave students 5 minutes to journal their thought, worries, etc. Goals:
Your turn! Share below or contact me about creating your own blog post.
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Sarah
9/23/2018 12:06:44 pm
I LOVE the turn in trays based on student perception on mastery levels! Greta idea!
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Allysen
9/27/2018 09:18:31 am
I would use that space, but not formally. I find myself wanting to quick write or sketch something for a group of students struggling with a concept and going to that board and not having the space. For a group in that corner of the room the other boards aren't convenient. I end up sketching it quick in one of the grid spaces (so it looks pretty strange some days :-)) or grabbing paper and a pencil.
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Carrie
9/25/2018 10:56:58 am
I also have one of the organization grids on my board - I can show you how I have mine arranged so it might take up less space if you want. You have more preps than I do but I've got mine consolidated pretty well I think.
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Allysen
9/27/2018 09:23:10 am
I will have to come and check that out!
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