Learning Unleashed
Professional Learning in your Inbox
October 2023
Skilled Communicators and Collaborators
Leander ISD learners are empowered to be Skilled Communicators & Collaborators who listen to understand, express ideas with empathy, and work collectively toward shared outcomes. What does this look like for our earliest learners all the way through our LISD staff? Check out the Graduate Profile "I Can" statements.
Ideas and resources to help develop the skills of listening, self-expression, and teamwork:
- 5 Strategies to Improve Students' Listening Skills
- Getting the "Think-Pair-Share" Technique Right
- Strategies for Supporting Students' Speaking and Listening Skills
- 3 Ways Middle and High School Students Can Pursue Clarity Through Collaboration
- Video: Encouraging Collaboration With a Scientists Circle
- 3 Keys to More Effective Collaboration in an Inclusive Classroom
- Structuring Group Work So Every Student Pulls Their Weight
- Video: Cooperative Learning Roles
Collaborate with your students using Canva!
Did you know that Canva has hundreds of templates that engage students in collaboration? From the writing process to the scientific method, you can customize a design that works for your needs!
đź’ˇ Quick tip: in any design, type S on your keyboard to add a sticky note with your name on it. This makes for an instant collaboration tool for students!
Teaching Is A Team Sport
Did you know you can collaborate with and visit Learning Leaders from across the district?
They have opened their classrooms up for others to observe student learning in action! Check out the Learning Leader Observation Classroom process.
For more info, visit the Learning Leaders website.
Don’t forget to let us know what sessions YOU are most interested in! Your feedback helps us maximize access to the most popular sessions during CIC! Complete the Straw Poll and help us help you!
2. LOGIN with your LISD Google Account, using the "Sign In with Google" button.
3. Browse the sessions in a variety of ways – explore the site by clicking on the colored categories and filters to the right, such as Target Audience, Learning Model, and LEADS, or by scrolling down and hovering over the various titles.
4. Cast your 10 STRAW POLL votes:
- Add a checkmark in the circle next to the session title or using the “Add to my SCHED” button when viewing session details. These actions will mark that session as one of your Straw Poll “votes.”
- Continue to add up to 10 sessions to your SCHED as your STRAW POLL votes.
- You can click on your user icon (the circle with your initials or picture) just left of the “Schedule” tab to view the choices you have made.
Please make your choices by Sunday, October 15. At that time we will deactivate the event and begin scheduling sessions based on your votes.
The Learning Unleashed newsletter is designed to keep #1LISD continually growing and improving by connecting us to just-in-time ideas, content, and resources aligned to our Learning Model and guiding philosophies.
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Contact Us
For more opportunities for professional learning provided by Leander ISD, check out Eduphoria Strive.
Email: professional.development@leanderisd.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/leanderisd.org/professional-learning/home
Phone: 512.570.0209
Twitter: @LISD_IPL