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Daily support system for students

https://www.edutopia.org/video/daily-support-system-students

A daily support system for students video was about Daily Check ins and check

outs to provide students with support and build a positive relationship with an adult at

the school, that leads students to success. Students are aware that there is someone in

school that cares about them. Students feel supported and safe. Adults are meeting

with students everyday, at the start and end of school for 2 minutes where they discuss

goals that were agreed between their classroom teachers and students. Students get

feedback after every block the teacher gives points to students. A student in the video

said that what she liked about check-ins is that she gets prizes and she gets to reflect

on what she did right or wrong and do better. Another student said that when he checks

in with his buddy they talk about problems they had that day and they get to come up

with a solution. Something that I learned from this video was the whole system they

work with. I agree with everything that they are doing. I truly believe that building a

strong positive relationship with students helps tremendously with students academic

success and confidence. If we don't take care of the child in a whole how are we

meeting students' needs? We need to acknowledge their feelings and let them know

that their feelings are valid or help them think of ways to solve them. So that when they

grow up they have all the tools to deal with their emotions.

Questions:

1. Discuss the pros and cons if any of this support system?

2. What other strategies would you integrate for the Check in check out system?

3. Do you believe all schools should adopt this system? Why or why not?
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60 Second Strategy:Ask 3 before me

https://www.edutopia.org/video/60-second-strategy-ask-3-me

In this Video we were shown how the Ask 3 before me works. Students help

themselves and their peers if they have a question or a problem students can ask each

other instead of using instruction time. First they look for someone that can help them if

that student cannot help them they can ask someone else. If they still cannot solve it

they go to the back of the classroom to look at the pacing chart of who has completed

the lesson and ask that peer. After they have gone through that process then they can

go ask the teacher for help. Using this strategy students will learn of cooperation and

autonomy. Students will be capable of answering their own questions and know what to

do instead of always asking an adult. Some of the benefits include maximizing

instructional time and helping students build confidence and independence.

I agree with this strategy. I think it is a great way for students to interact and it will

help their social skills. It will teach them that asking someone for questions is a good

thing rather than just not doing anything. I believe it would also make the students feel

good knowing that they helped someone. It's a great system for when a student has a

question such as how to spell something they can go to a peer and ask, instructional

time will not be interrupted.

Questions:

1. Do you believe this strategy would cause students to get distracted?

2. Would you use this strategy the same way or would you add your own

twist?
3. When do you think you would add this strategy to your class in the

beginning of the year or a little after?

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Pom-Pom jar

https://www.edutopia.org/video/60-second-strategy-pom-pom-ja

A pom pom jar is a positive reinforcement strategy that promotes kindness.

The teacher in the videos explained what it was in steps. She said that first you get an

empty jar and give examples of acts of kindness to the class. Everytime a student does

an act of kindness, something helpful, they get to put a pom pom in the jar. Then the act

is acknowledged and complimented. When the jar gets full the whole class celebrates

with a treat or a game. Teacher said that she saw that her class is more peaceful and

there are not many arguments. Benefits build a culture of positive and helping

behaviour.

I would use this in my class. I can see the positive outcome of doing this. This is

a great idea especially if there are many arguments in the class and students do not get

along. But I also wonder if some students will expect this outside of their class.

Sometimes acts of kindness are not always acknowledged or celebrated and that is ok

too. Nonetheless I feel like it is up to the teacher to decide if this strategy is what best

fits for your class.

Questions:

1. Would you use this strategy in your class?

2. How would you help the students who are having a difficult time being

kind?

3. What are some other celebrations you would do?

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The importance of Recess

https://www.edutopia.org/video/importance-recess

Research shows the importance of recess in school. Benefits include Brain

health, emotional health and academic creativity. Sometimes recess is sacrificed to

make more time for academics but research suggests that is a big mistake. Psychical

activity is important for developing a healthy active brain. Exercise increases blood flow

to the brain. Improving attention and memory and coping ability. Emotional health,

young childrens learn valuable life skills on the playground. Together they practice

taking turns, resolve conflict, and work together. Although myths say that kids return

from recess less focused it is not true they come back more focused more likely to stay

on task and have better academic performance.

I agree with the video, I am all about self care and putting your needs first and we

all need a break. Recess is vital for kids ' health. Like research shows Students perform

better when they have recess. If anything recess should be longer. I also think about the

students that don't play outside their house because it is not a safe neighborhood, or

they don't have anyone to watch them outside, school can provide that safe

environment outside time for them because there are always responsible adults

watching them. I think the majority would agree recess was our favorite subject in

school.

Questions:

1. Why or why not do you agree with longer recess?

2. What if you have students that do not like recess because they don't have any

friends, how would you help them?

3. What are your personal opinions about recess? Would you volunteer for recess

duty?
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Powerful effects of drawing and learning

https://www.edutopia.org/video/powerful-effects-drawing-learning

New study shows that drawing is a powerful way to learn. It is better than writing

notes, looking at pictures and listening to lectures. Study showed that students who

drew information remembered twice as much as students who wrote it. Although people

might assume that drawing is more effective because a student is so called visual

learned that is not the case.Drawing taps into visual, kinesthetic and linguistic areas of

the brain at the same time information is being processed in 3 different ways. There are

more connections across the brain. Four ways that teachers should add drawing into

their teaching. Rough drafts, use interactive notebooks and sketches , data visualization

and low stakes assessment.

I believe that there are powerful effects of drawing and learning because I Have

experienced this first hand. My science teacher at my highschool incorporated an

interactive notebook and sketches concept in his class and I love it. I would say the

whole class benefited from this. It helped better prepare for test and have good grades.

Questions:

1. Which drawing strategy would you incorporate in your classroom ?

2. Do you think we should keep note taking by just word note taking or include

drawing?
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The power of relationships in schools

https://www.edutopia.org/video/power-relationships-schools

In this video they discussed the importance of Strong relationships in school.

Strong relationships are central to the learning process. Healthy attachment helps build

a safe environment that fosters risk taking and exploration which drives learning. When

children have experiences of closeness, consistency and trust oxytocin is released that

has positive effects. A teacher shared that morning greeting is the way she connects

with her students to see them as humans. Honesty and transparency, being vulnerable

and showing your authentic self strengths bonds with students. Another teacher shared

that students connect the most with her when they see that she also struggles and has

challenges. Students who feel safe and supported are more likely to perform better

academically. Emotion and learning are connected. If a student is in a positive

emotional space that opens up opportunities for more learning.

I strongly believe that teachers should be building positive relationships with the

students. The best part of teaching is getting to know your students. Teachers are better

meeting the needs of students by building strong positive relationships and helping

them succeed . Why wouldn't you want to build a relationship with your students? You

spend a lot of the day with them, it only makes sense.

Questions:

1. What would you do if you did not get along with a student? Would you try many

different strategies?
2. Do you believe teachers can develop a positive relationships with everysingle

one of their students? Why or why not

3. What boundaries do you think are important to have when building a relationship

with students?
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Reading strategies to try and which to ditch

https://www.edutopia.org/video/which-reading-strategies-try-and-which-ditch

In this video they discussed what reading strategies to use and new

strategies we should use . Some of the reading strategies to ditch include

reading logs, turn taking practices and offering prizes. There were 5 strategies

they talked about. Strategy #1 choral reading in choral reading students improve

phonological decoding, boost oral reading fluency skills and lower the stakes for

struggling readers extends the length of the passages all kids are exposed to.

Strategy #2 Reading accountability partners. Pair students up for 10 minutes to

chat about their reading. Students can hold their peers accountable and give and

receive quality feedback.Strategy #3 Reading graffiti wall. Students write

inspiring quotes from books they are reading. Teachers will discuss standards for

a great quote. Model how to find one during teacher read aloud. Students find

their own quotes for discussion.Strategy #4 Scaffolded silent reading. Teachers

lay a solid foundation by scaffolding the activity for them pre teaching vocabulary,

providing plot overview. Maybe consider introducing K-L-W activity. Strategy #5

Teacher real aloud and modeling. Show students what a good reader might do

when they don't know a word or plot twist.

I agree that we should ditch some literacy strategies and adapt knew ones

in education we are constantly evolving and so I agree reading logs

Questions:
1. What is your opinion about ditching the strategies discussed?

2. Do you believe teacher read aloud are important, why or why not?

3. What do you think about the graffiti wall strategy? Would you

incorporate that in your classroom

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Using hand signals for more equitable discussion

https://www.edutopia.org/video/using-hand-signals-more-equitable-discussions

In this video they talked about using 5 hand signals to manage discussion online

and offline . Good discussions are inclusive , equitable and respectful. Hand signals can

reduce interruption. There is more time to consider ideas and engage all learners. There

are hand signals for showing agreement with the speaker, expressing disagreement,

wanting to build on what a classmate said, letting the class know the student has a

question and a signal for the student to paraphrase a quote or concept. Students can

use hand signals to participate nonverbally or tell how they would like to contribute.

In this video I learned the different hand signals to communicate. I think it's a

great strategy to incorporate in your class, so that everyone feels included. Using these

hand signals will help to have a rich discussion.

Questions

1. Would you use this strategy? Why or why not

2. What do you think are the pros and cons of using hand signals in the

class?

3. How would you teach what every hand signal means?

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Inviting participation with thumb up responses

https://www.edutopia.org/video/inviting-participation-thumbs-responses

In This video they showed us how a teacher uses a subtle signal to encourage

participation in her class. Instead of raising their hands students place their fist at their

belly. In every classroom there are kids whose hands go up every sec. They raise their

hand fast and other students might think great. I don't need to worry about it anymore.

With a subtle signal it builds a sense of belonging for everyone in the class. Student

shared that it changes the mood there a better classroom environment and he is more

open to give his opinion. Students will feel confident enough to contribute. Using this

strategy increases engagement and can lead to greater academic achievement.

I really enjoyed this video, I think the subtle sign is a great way to increase

engagement in your class. In my school career I did feel what they said when someone

raised their hand. I was like, `` I don't have to solve the problem anymore or give my

opinion. I can see myself using this strategy in my class to increase student participation

and make them feel comfortable participating.

Questions:

1. What subtle sign would you use in your classroom?

2. Do you believe you will have 100% participation with this strategy?

3. What is your opinion of this strategy would you use it in your class

or keep the raising of the hand for participation?

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Learning Walks: Structured observations for teachers.

https://www.edutopia.org/video/learning-walks-structured-observation-teachers

Learning walks showed us teachers going to other teachers' classrooms to

learn from them and build a school community. You can participate or be the host.

Learning walks gives the spirit of continuous growth and improvement. It gives the

opportunity for teachers at the school or learning teachers to watch other people teach

which normally they wouldn't get because they are teaching.Overview of the process

focus is identified . Teachers visit classrooms and participants are encouraged to take

notes. They observe what is happening and they get to talk about it later in the reflection

questions. Teachers might get strategies and ideas that they will apply in their

classroom.

This is a great opportunity for teachers to help each other. People get to use the

ideas or strategies in their classroom that might help them lead their class to success

Questions:

1. Do you think this learning walk is something that would benefit you why or

why not?
2. What would be a focus that you would like to observe in the observation

walk?

3. If you were the host what would be the strategies other teachers would

learn from you?