Taylor ISD DuckLink # 62
empowering student success and school improvement
October 24, 2016
a publication of the Taylor ISD Technology Department
Do You Have a Growth Mindset?
As districts across Texas implement the Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System (T-TESS) more an more attention is drawn to the growth mindset. Ultimately we want staff and students to develop a "yes I can" attitude. This video below from Carol Dweck, one of the leaders in promoting this idea, shares her thoughts on the topic. Do you have a growth mindset?
The power of believing that you can improve | Carol Dweck
Instilling a Growth Mindset in Your Students
Class Dojo has create a series of great videos teachers can share with students to help develop the growth mindset. Class Dojo is used to monitor classroom behaviors and keep parents informed of activities in the classroom. You can learn more on their website.
Halloween Activities for Students
Graphic Organizers with Google Drawings
Teachers often have students use graphic organizers to record their thoughts and ideas. How about trying some of these great digital graphic organizers within the often overlooked Google Drawings? You can share these with students via email or Google Classroom to make the process easier. There is also a great opportunity to expand the use of these graphic organizers by adding links, pictures, etc.
This site includes 15 free graphic organizers you can copy and use in Google Drawings.
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Help Desk Contact
Eduphoria Help Desk- http://eduphoria.taylorisd.org/
Phone: 512-365-5015 or x1900
Be sure to visit the Taylor ISD Technology site for more information.
Contact Information
JP Hale
Director of Instructional Technology
Taylor ISD
Email: jphale@taylorisd.org
Website: http://www.taylorisd.org
Location: 3101 North Main Street, Taylor, TX
Phone: 512-365-5015
Twitter: @haleedtech