The Huffington Post article on Michelle Rhee was quite interesting. I don't agree with how we cuurently pay our teachers, but am not sure of the right answer. I can tell you from experience that I don't think it's right that I work hard at my job and another guy who is just there for the paycheck is paid the same amount as me. That doesn't seem American - more communist.
I like that the Teaching Channel has video to show teaching in action. This would be a good resource for Literacy Team members to introduce to the staff.
I have been involved in team building exercises with my school staff and in my own classroom. As part of my classroom management I use team building exercises at the beginning of the year to give students a chance to interact with each other in a fun way and create a "team" atmosphere for peer support. One of the exercises from the link, "Elephant, Palm tree, Monkey", I have used with my students. I used different animals as well, but the concept was the same. I think one of my favorite team building exercises was a scavenger hunt that was done with our teaching staff at the beginning of the year. We were all new to the building and it gave us a chance to get to know the school building and each other. I know that some people find team building and get acquainted exercises corny, but I have always thought that if the exercise fits the situation they can be a great thing.
I have my students do this activity to help with team building in the classroom. Students working together to "make the animals" is cute and has them using cooperation as well. There are several varieties of this game, but was excited to see it on the website.
I liked the video sections, reminded me a bit of you tube, but all related to teaching...I also learned what "plenary" was, never knew that word. I can see these as great ways for staff to get a "quick tips" at the beginning or ending of a staff meeting or grade level meeting. Something to walk away with as nuggets of learning.
I watched: Tips on Closing a Lesson Effectively
I like how each video had the objective and the questions to ponder or consider as a guide. Great resource!
I really have liked using this site and plan to use it for my Workshop, I really liked the clips on reading and math on the common core. Thank you for sharing this site with us!
What a great website. I have been talking with our media specialist about creating a digital literacy and safety program. We want to emphasize how to be safe on social networking sites. I really loved the digital literacy video's. I am going to email her the site so we can try use some of the ideas in our new literacy program. The website has tons of resources...very excited to know about this site!
Teachers get very few opportunities to see other teachers "in action." This provides a super opportunity to watch other teachers on our own schedule. I am going to see if I can find something to include in my workshop.
I have never seen this website before. I like that it offers short videos to watch on a topic. A teacher can quickly watch this and be able to immediately know how to implement it. I love the video on SWBAT. With RISE, you need to state your objectives. SWBAT stands for "Students will be able to" and then you write down your objective and students repeat as you say this phrase and the objective. It's a great way to get the kids thinking about thinking.
If you will notice to the right of the posts there are links related to topics we have covered. The link for this blog is team building exercises.
ReplyDeleteThe Huffington Post article on Michelle Rhee was quite interesting. I don't agree with how we cuurently pay our teachers, but am not sure of the right answer. I can tell you from experience that I don't think it's right that I work hard at my job and another guy who is just there for the paycheck is paid the same amount as me. That doesn't seem American - more communist.
DeleteI like that the Teaching Channel has video to show teaching in action. This would be a good resource for Literacy Team members to introduce to the staff.
ReplyDeleteA colleague of mine shared this the other day. There are so many resources available online now!
DeleteI have been involved in team building exercises with my school staff and in my own classroom. As part of my classroom management I use team building exercises at the beginning of the year to give students a chance to interact with each other in a fun way and create a "team" atmosphere for peer support. One of the exercises from the link, "Elephant, Palm tree, Monkey", I have used with my students. I used different animals as well, but the concept was the same. I think one of my favorite team building exercises was a scavenger hunt that was done with our teaching staff at the beginning of the year. We were all new to the building and it gave us a chance to get to know the school building and each other. I know that some people find team building and get acquainted exercises corny, but I have always thought that if the exercise fits the situation they can be a great thing.
ReplyDeleteI would like to hear more elephant, palm, tree, monkey.
DeleteI have my students do this activity to help with team building in the classroom. Students working together to "make the animals" is cute and has them using cooperation as well. There are several varieties of this game, but was excited to see it on the website.
DeleteI liked the video sections, reminded me a bit of you tube, but all related to teaching...I also learned what "plenary" was, never knew that word. I can see these as great ways for staff to get a "quick tips" at the beginning or ending of a staff meeting or grade level meeting. Something to walk away with as nuggets of learning.
ReplyDeleteI watched:
Tips on Closing a Lesson Effectively
I like how each video had the objective and the questions to ponder or consider as a guide.
Great resource!
That sounds interesting, what was that clip under?
DeleteI love the teaching channel!!! Such a great wealth of information!!! Thanks for introducing it to me!!
ReplyDeleteGreat, I am so glad you like it!
DeleteI really have liked using this site and plan to use it for my Workshop, I really liked the clips on reading and math on the common core. Thank you for sharing this site with us!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great website. I have been talking with our media specialist about creating a digital literacy and safety program. We want to emphasize how to be safe on social networking sites. I really loved the digital literacy video's. I am going to email her the site so we can try use some of the ideas in our new literacy program. The website has tons of resources...very excited to know about this site!
ReplyDeleteSorry, I missed the initial push to look at the team building section. Very interesting. I cant wait to look at this site in more detail.
DeleteTeachers get very few opportunities to see other teachers "in action." This provides a super opportunity to watch other teachers on our own schedule. I am going to see if I can find something to include in my workshop.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen this website before. I like that it offers short videos to watch on a topic. A teacher can quickly watch this and be able to immediately know how to implement it. I love the video on SWBAT. With RISE, you need to state your objectives. SWBAT stands for "Students will be able to" and then you write down your objective and students repeat as you say this phrase and the objective. It's a great way to get the kids thinking about thinking.
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