eCLASS Lead Innovator Connection
October 12, 2016
Welcome
If you have any eCLASS questions please contact Dona Smith in the eCLASS office via Lotus Notes.
October Meeting is Online
Online Meeting Opens Friday October 14th through October 31st
REGISTRATION IN PDE IS REQUIRED FOR PLU CREDIT
Course # 18301 Section #26053 (opens on October 14th)
Please remember that our October meeting is online at the Lead Innovators page and consists of your posting about the lesson you tried out with students. Have questions? Post them in the "October Questions" discussion board for your CREW.
Your assignment: In the discussion area for your CREW, post your lesson plans and a sample (e.g., student work, teacher modeling, etc.), and reflect on how it went. You can upload/embed files, links, and videos.
After you post your reflection, read and reply to at least three other posts. It is highly recommended that you read and reply to one elementary, one middle, and one high school post. Your reply should include:
· what you like about the lesson
· what you wonder about the lesson
· what you take away from the lesson.
eCLASS Lead Innovator Course Page-Let's Get Started
PBL: The Real Thing, by Trisha Connor, GCPS 2016 Teacher of the Year from Harbins Elementary.
Upcoming Dacula High School and Dacula Middle School
Dacula High School - October 26, 2016 (7:30 AM - 12:15 PM)
Dacula High School is working to build the classroom of tomorrow today. Using eCLASS tools combined with high quality formative assessment and differentiation, Dacula High School tries to meet each student where they are and move them all as far as possible. During the site visit, teachers and administrators will have the opportunity to see this work with and without the support of devices in the classroom. Time will also be provided to ask questions of a panel of teachers as well as time to meet with your peers and discuss possible items to take back to your schools. Breakfast and lunch will also be provided.
Registration available in PDE and space is available for 125. Please limit your schools participation to 3 visitors due to space. Thanks.
PDE Section # 25975
Dacula Middle School - November 9, 2016
This site visit will bring Dacula Middle's eCLASS work to life as participants explore how the school is using a blended learning model to transform the “traditional” classroom to a more student centered environment. Dacula Middle School teachers will demonstrate how they utilize the eClass tool as a framework to deliver and assess instruction. Your full day excursion will include the opportunity to observe Dacula Middle School classrooms. You will see teachers use a variety of instructional technologies to formatively assess student understanding of concepts, allowing for immediate personalization of instruction. You will also be invited to join in discussions with teachers, students, and administrators, and have time to collaborate and reflect with colleagues about innovating and transforming teaching and learning.
Registration available in PDE and space is available for 100. Please limit your schools participation to 3 visitors due to space. Thanks
PDE Section # 25976
October Highlight
- Check out the “Counting with Paula” series for early learners or videos by Grammaropolis (grades K – 6) which use parts of speech as animated characters in songs and videos.
- For grades 6 to 12, there is the “Brain Games” series by National Geographic, highlighting the inner workings of the brain.
- For high schoolers, check out the “Eco Company” and “Talkin’ Money” series.
Now is the definitely the time to log in and see if you can find even more multi-media material to support instruction in your classroom.