Learning Coach Corner
Volume I Issue 3
Great Things Happening in Our Classrooms at West Middle School!
Strategies, Strategies, Strategies
The Whiteboarding Mistake Game is an effective way to engage in active learning not only for those presenting but those who are listening. The link shares how it works, the benefits and some pitfalls for: Whiteboarding Mistake Game
Warm-up routines are effective and a great way to formative assess your students. The following is an activity can be used across content areas: My Favorite No: Learning from Mistakes Video 5:45
Mindset
Ms. Jackson used "Plickers" to collect real-time formative assessment data after students learned and practiced the lesson promoting a growth mindset.
Sometimes challenges are avoided, as to fail suggests they "lack the intelligence" required. Formative assessments or checking student comprehension let's teachers know where students are at after practicing a lesson.
Tech Bytes!
TodaysMeet is used as a classroom chat. It empowers student voices, especially for learners who don't like to participate out loud. 20 Ways to Use Todaysmeet.com
TodaysMeet tutorial Video 4:11
Atomic Learning: provides a list of online learning resources for teacher and possibly students. Sign in here or you can find the link on the Internal Portal.
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