Monday, April 23, 2018

Week of April 16-20

Good week, a bit more progress made with current cycle.  I met with the world language teachers who don't have a designated PLC time each day, and we went through a Flipgrid presentation I put together.  I assisted in setting up their teacher accounts, and walked them through the options for creating a grid.  The intent is to allow students to respond orally in their grids, as a form of assessment.  

Math, the other content I'm working with this cycle had a fun and entertaining week.  They "Barbie Bungee Jumped" in 8th grade.  Yes, it is exactly what you're envisioning.  Students calculated how many rubber bands they'd need to create a bungee cord, to have their barbie jump out of a second story window, but not hit the ground.  It was a riot, and such a great learning activity!

Gearing up for round two of STAAR testing; math, science, and social studies are on deck.  Rocking Reviews start mid-week next week. 

Friday, April 13, 2018

Week of April 9-13

Testing... TeStInG... TESTING.  That's all.

Week of 4/2-6

Preparing for STAAR testing and some PLC groups looking at lessons beyond testing.  Working with ELA to incorporate VR using Google card boards, on the topic of Anne Frank/Holocaust/WWII.  Should be a neat experience for the students. 

Week of April 16-20

Good week, a bit more progress made with current cycle.  I met with the world language teachers who don't have a designated PLC time eac...