Slaughter's Innovative Moment
Let's Innovate
Flip Grid
You can adjust setting to moderate, require an email address, allow commenting by students, and more.
I have created a grid for you to try it out. Here is the link.
Ideas for your classroom could be:
- Reading reflection
- Debate a topic
- Add it to a Hyperdoc
- Exit Tickets
- Book recommendation
- Analysis of text
More ideas on incorporating Flipgrid can be found here.
GOOGLE Friends
Good feedback is goal referenced, relatable, actionable, timely, and consistent. Most importantly it is on-going.
With Google, students can do peer commenting.
Many colleges are utilizing this function in classes to teach students how to give practical and actionable critiques. My son, Wade, is required to do that in his college writing class this semester and it has been a great way to learn more about how his audience views his writing.
Utilizing Google allows teachers an opportunity to make grading fun and feedback relevant!
- Type
- record your voice
- Video yourself
- Add your Bitmoji using the Extension!
#Booksnaps
Here is an excellent resource for getting started,
Don't forget you can create a class Twitter hashtag like #Slaughtersclass and have them tag #BookSnaps to connect with some great educators utilizing the tag as well.
Examples of #BookSnaps
The First 5 Minutes: Ignite Student Learning
Excerpt from
"The First 5 Minutes: Ignite Student Learning: by Curtis Chandler:
I have a teaching colleague who was a very talented track and field athlete back in the day.
In one of our recent conversations about teaching and learning, she shared a bit of “sprinter wisdom” that is making a notable difference in my classroom.
She explained —
“Great lessons are a lot like running the 100-meter dash—a strong start makes all the difference.”
Most educators would agree that – when done well – the opening minutes of class have the potential to ignite a ‘wildfire’ of engagement and effort among our students. But a poor start – one that fails to pique learners’ interest, establish real-world relevance or engage students in authentic, challenging learning tasks – is akin to trying to start a fire with wet matches and kindling.
My thoughts: When I was in the classroom, the day was made or broken with how I approached the day or session of time.
When I came prepared with intriguing activities and introductions, my class was more engaged. Think about when you arrive at a meeting and the presenter is not ready or you can tell they are shooting from the hip. How many times have you been in a boring meeting where the person addressing you is merely delivering knowledge without any thought to how it relates to you or your situation?
We expect exciting, relevant PD. Shouldn't we be delivering the same to our students?
Do we have to have a party in our class to make the most of the lesson, hour, or day?
NO!
Some of the most potent lessons do not have a lot of bells and whistles, but they always make you think. If a student leaves your class and has not been altered or made to think, then you have not taught.