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Tracy Watanabe

Twenty Ideas for Engaging Projects | Edutopia - 0 views

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PBL edutopia engagement

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  • 1. Flat Stanley Refresh
  • 2. PBL is No Accident:
  • this CNN story
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  • Teach21 project library.
  • 3. Defy Gravity
  • Separate NASA programs
  • 6. Rethink Lunch:
  • 4. Connect Across Disciplines:
  • Kinetic Conundrum.
  • 5. Honor Home Languages:
  • , "English Language Learners, Digital Tools, and Authentic Audiences."
  • , NASA aircraft that produces periods of micro and hyper gravity
  • Get connected at ePals, a global learning community for educators from more than 200 countries.
  • 7. Take a Learning Expedition
  • . Check out the gallery for project ideas about everything from the tools people use in their work to memories of the Civil Rights Movement.
  • 8. Find a Pal: If PBL is new to you, consider joining an existing project.
  • 17. Angry Bird Physics:
  • including informative essays and downloadable planning guides. Get more ideas from this video about a middle-school nutrition project, "A Healthy School Lunch."
  • The Inquiry Project s
  • . Companion videos show how scientists use the same methods t
  • 10. Learn through Service:
  • Their project demonstrates what can happen when service-learning principles are built into PBL. Find more ideas for service-learning projects from the National Youth Leadership Council.
  • 11. Locate Experts:
  • National Lab Network. It'
  • STEM projects th
  • 12. Build Empathy: P
  • 13. Investigate Climate Science
  • 14. Problem-Solvers Unite:
  • Math fairs
  • 15. Harvest Pennies :
  • 16. Gather Stories:
  • 9. Get Minds Inquiring:
  • 18. Place-Based Projects:
  • 19. News They Can Use: S
  • 20. The Heroes They Know:
  • Tracy Watanabe on 15 Sep 11
     
    20 Ideas for Engaging Projects via @edutopia http://t.co/YXTP9kdk
Tracy Watanabe

4 Tools for Building Academic Vocabulary - Getting Smart by Susan Oxnevad - 2 views

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vocabulary commoncore tech engagement

shared by Tracy Watanabe on 19 Oct 12 - No Cached
  • There is a wealth of research to suggest that vocabulary knowledge is the single best predictor of student academic achievement across all curriculum areas.
  • Technology is an effective and engaging tool that can be used to improve vocabulary acquisition for all learners and engage them in the learning process.
  • Engaging students in activities to build vocabulary is all about the learning that occurs during the process of creating, not about ending up with an impressive final project.  Use student centered learning activities like these to make good use of technology as an efficient and effective tool for learning.
Tracy Watanabe

Education Week: Educators Evaluate 'Flipped Classrooms' - 1 views

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Education Week flipped flipped classroom

shared by Tracy Watanabe on 17 Sep 12 - No Cached
  • the flipped-classroom technique has also garnered criticism from some who believe that flipping is simply a high-tech version of an antiquated instructional method: the lecture
  • "My concern is that if you're still relying on lecture as your primary mode of getting content across, … you haven't done anything to shift the type of learning that's occurring," said Andrew Miller
  • "That's not how all of us learn," he said. "Just because you flipped your classroom doesn't mean your students will watch the videos. How are you engaging your kids?"
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  • "Everyone initially thought that [flipping] was an innovative way [to teach] because we're so rooted in this idea that students don't like homework," he said. "However, when you step back a little bit, what you're looking at is simply a time-shifting tool that is grounded in the same didactic, lecture-based philosophy. It's really a better version of a bad thing."
  • 2. Be thoughtful about what parts of your class you decide to “flip” and when.
  • Tips for Flipping
  • 1. Don’t get hung up on creating your own videos.
  • "It's a thing you do in the context of an overarching pedagogy," not the pedagogy itself, he said.
  • 3. If possible, find a partner to create videos with. Students enjoy hearing the back-and-forth conversation of two teachers, especially when one teacher plays the role of mentor while the other plays the role of learner.
  • 4. Address the issue of access early
  • 5. Find a way to engage students in the videos. Just having students watch videos instead of listening to lectures doesn’t guarantee that they will be more engaged. Requiring students to take notes on the videos, ask questions about the videos, or engage in discussion about them will help ensure that they watch and absorb the material.
  • mastery-based model
  • made adjustments to the flipped classroom, moving from what they call the "traditional" flip to the "mastery based" flipped classroom.
  • What's the best use of your face-to-face instruction time?
  • work through the material at their own pace
  • "For students who had not been challenged in the classroom, this was an opportunity for them to just fly," she said. "For others, it was an opportunity to take the time that they needed to move slower. And for some, self-paced became no pace," and teachers had to step in and create deadlines.
Shauna Hamman

Elementary Coaching Chronicles - 9 views

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teaching collaboration ed_tech

shared by Shauna Hamman on 03 May 11 - No Cached
  • Shauna Hamman on 03 May 11
     
    Technology is in the forefront of everything we do as collaborators in the classroom. Teachers incorporating the use of technology while lesson planning increases engagement and rigor. Lessons are enhanced and students are focused. Many of the projects we were involved in incorporated technology and we collaborated with others at the school site and across the district. Valuable relationships were formed among the students and the teachers. Teachers not involved with the collaboration process also benefited from this through observing what was taking place in our classrooms. These teachers then requested to be involved in the program. Relationships were built, the use of technology was increased, and a 21st Century classroom was created.
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  • Taylene Bell on 03 May 11
     
    Your video was outstanding. It was encouraging to see so many students engaged with so many different types of technology. These activities would not have been happening if it weren't for the coaching that took place to support the teachers in implementing the technology. I wonder how you feel about your accomplishments?
  • Tina Jada on 03 May 11
     
    It was great to watch this video and see so many different instructors using so many different types of technology, at multiple locations! Since my son is one of the people that has benefited because of the changes that have been made I want to thank you not only as a member of your community but as a parent! Thanks for doing what is best for kids!
  • Valinda Wells on 03 May 11
     
    This is an awesome video. It does a great job of depicting how far we have come as a district in using technology to create a 21st Century learning environment. I am wondering how we can still reach the hesitant few that haven't yet embraced technology.
  • Jerry Paterson on 03 May 11
     
    Another great presentation. Wow, AJUSD really uses technology to help students learn! It was really interesting seeing the students use technology in different ways! Great day.
  • Elizabeth Francois on 03 May 11
     
    I am in awe over what you have achieved with your students. It was encouraging to know that the students that are heading up to the high school will already have so many of the basic skills necessary to be ready for year thirteen. I love vimeo, too, and am going to incorporate it into my lessons next year. Thanks for sharing!
  • Sandy Lorance on 03 May 11
     
    This really does a wonderful job of showcasing how effective collaboration coaching has been for not only those coaches directly involved, but how much the students have benefited as well. Excellent job in presenting the experiences of your year.
  • Patricia Carpenter on 03 May 11
     
    Those students are going to be coming up to the junior and senior high so prepared. Thank you! Knowing that they are coming up to the higher grades with the ability to work with technology and work with each other at the same time is reassuring. Excellent work, guys!
  • anonymous on 03 May 11
     
    I love how your video focuses on how becoming a 21st C classroom is a process that we (teachers & students) are somewhere along the spectrum.
Sarah Harrison

Online Flip Book - 10 views

www.flipsnack.com

Book Flipbook Presentation

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  • Sarah Harrison on 03 May 12
     
    A free book you can make which makes it possible upload up to 3 PDFs each with up to 15 pages, that is embed-able on websites.
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  • Lynne Cook on 03 May 12
     
    Sarah's flipbook is the best!
  • Jason Davis on 03 May 12
     
    I can think of at least two uses for these and I haven't even tried to think yet.
  • shana myers on 03 May 12
     
    Sarah, this is a great alternative to some of the presentation type apps we tend to regularly use. I like the "pretty" look of it.
  • Julia Goucher on 03 May 12
     
    Sarah, This looks like a fun way to increase student engagement and creativity on writing projects.
  • Laurie Gateb on 03 May 12
     
    I LOVE THIS! What a great way to present information that is fun and engaging.
  • Krystal Holyoak on 03 May 12
     
    This looks like a great project for kids! You can apply so many standards...
  • Erik Nesheim on 03 May 12
     
    This is a great aggregator of curriculum and can be useful in so many ways. The use of Popplet and Sqworl is a great enhancement. Awesome!
Tracy Watanabe

Socrative | Student Response System | Audience Response Systems | Clicker | Clickers | ... - 1 views

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socrative interactive response quiz ipad

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  • Engage the class using any device Socrative is a smart student response system that empowers teachers to engage their classrooms through a series of educational exercises and games via smartphones, laptops, and tablets.
  • Tracy Watanabe on 05 May 12
     
    If you don't have clickers, no problem, you can use this free site instead.
  • Tracy Watanabe on 05 May 12
     
    I've never used this, but if any of you do, I'd love for you to comment back to share your experience. =)
  • Amber Moore on 11 Jun 12
     
    I used this last year. It also works well for a small assessment during centers or small group, then the student can move to another activity. Students like that it gives immediate feedback.
Shauna Hamman

Journey North Mystery Class: How to Participate - 1 views

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science Technology PBL

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  • Shauna Hamman on 27 Jan 12
     
    Mystery Class starts January 30! This is a fun 11-week project that engages students science, technology and global collaboration.
Tracy Watanabe

Innovation Math Challenge - 1 views

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innovation math contest

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  • Tracy Watanabe on 05 Sep 13
     
    "The Innovation Math is a challenge for educators, student teams, gamers, programmers, and anyone who has a great idea to create fun and engaging math educational media. "
Tracy Watanabe

Cool Cat Teacher Blog: 10+ ways to engage with the Flat Classroom pedagogy and people - 2 views

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cool_cat flatclassroom flat classroom project pbl pedagogy digiteacher

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  • Tracy Watanabe on 13 Aug 11
     
    See this list of collaborations to join. They are fabulous and for K-12
Tracy Watanabe

Connecting PBL and STEM… 40 Free Engaging Resources To Use In The Classroom |... - 1 views

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PBL bie michael_gorman STEM resources

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  • Tracy Watanabe on 07 Oct 11
     
    Soooooo many amazing resources and sites for PBL! WOW!
Elizabeth Francois

Discovery Education web2011 - 2 views

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resources technology great sites 20.11 Web Tools

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  • Elizabeth Francois on 21 Apr 11
     
    Discovery Education provides engaging digital resources to schools and homes with the goal of making educators more effective, increasing student achievement, and connecting classrooms and families to a world of learning. Tons of Web 2.0 tools to utilize in your classrooms.
Elizabeth Francois

Coaching Chronicles Video - 7 views

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peer coaching support achievement accountability

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  • Patricia Carpenter on 03 May 11
     
    Being a visual learner, this was perfect. I was imagining my year's experience as I listened to your presentation. Yep, so many of us were all locked up at the beginning of the year and have since allowed ourselves to be unlocked to what technology has to offer. I know I'm somewhat unlocked. My lock is still rusty and the inside mechanisms don't move smoothly, but then there's next year for that! Thank you.
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  • Mary Robertson on 03 May 11
     
    This was a terrific video. Not only was a sense of humor used, but it was right on as far as how we felt as coaches at the beginning and how the teachers were feeling when we started. Now it truly is a collaboration process for all teachers, students, and the school as a whole. If I was not a Collaboration Coach, I would want to be one now! I am excited to be apart of this program again next year!
  • Elizabeth Francois on 03 May 11
     
    Collaboration Coaching at AJHS has allowed us to better use our instructional time and resources to effectively engage and inspire students. Through training sessions and frequent interactions, we have been able to share ideas, receive encouragement, and seek guidance on lesson plans. In looking forward we anticipate creating a stronger support system, increasing student achievement and accountability, and discovering resources to better teach 21st Century skills.
  • Taylene Bell on 03 May 11
     
    You hit a major point when you discuss the isolation that teachers feel. We used to be alone--but with coaching it brings us out of our "dungeons" and gets us together. The coaching and the technology have been the light at the end of the tunnel for so many of us! Great video! Very nicely done.
  • Shauna Hamman on 03 May 11
     
    I love the visuals! The symbolism of being isolated on an island is something we can call relate to. Your video made the collaboration process seem positive and exciting. You chose a great narrator, too!
  • Amber Moore on 03 May 11
     
    Love the analogy! It's great to see the different ways an "assignment" can be interpreted. Your video did a perfect job of describing how it can come together, and we can all (students and teachers) share success from collaboration. Thank you for sharing.
  • Valinda Wells on 03 May 11
     
    Loved the video. It does a great job of showing the journey and how the excitement spreads when collaboration is involved. I'm wondering how we can "free" those still locked in the dungeon.
  • anonymous on 03 May 11
     
    Superb summary of your/our experiences for this year.
Tracy Watanabe

iEARN - 0 views

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pbl resources 21stCentury

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  • Tracy Watanabe on 03 May 11
     
    The International Education and Resource Network (iEARN) is a non-profit global network that enables young people to use the Internet and other new technologies to engage in collaborative educational projects that both enhance learning and make a difference in the world. iEARN has hundreds of projects to join (some with a nominal joining fee). Some have been ongoing for years, and many have received national/international recognition. An example of a new project is "Proverbs and Idioms." Facilitated by students and teachers in Iran, Pakistan, Nigeria, and India, it is a worldwide exchange exploring the commonalities and differences in proverbs throughout history and culture worldwide.
Tracy Watanabe

Global School Net - 1 views

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pbl resources 21stCentury

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  • Tracy Watanabe on 03 May 11
     
    Global SchoolNet's mission is to support 21st century learning and improve academic performance through content driven collaboration. We engage teachers and K-12 students in meaningful project learning exchanges worldwide to develop science, math, literacy and communication skills, foster teamwork, civic responsibility and collaboration, encourage workforce preparedness and create multi-cultural understanding. We prepare youth for full participation as productive and effective citizens in an increasing global economy.
  • Tracy Watanabe on 03 May 11
     
    Global SchoolNet partners with schools, communities, and businesses to provide collaborative learning activities that prepare students for the workforce and help them become literate and responsible global citizens. The Project Registry has more than 800 online projects providing teachers a chance to collaborate and share learning experiences. The most recent partner programs include "Mosaics of Life" (a global art project culminating in the creation of eight collaborative glass tile murals made up of original art and expressing understanding, concerns, and insights in themes that affect and shape lives both locally and globally) and the U.S. State Department-sponsored "Doors to Diplomacy Competition" (an educational challenge for middle and high school students about the importance of international affairs and diplomacy, with prizes including scholarships, cash, and a trip to Washington, D.C.).
Sandy Lorance

Rube Goldberg project: Motion and Physics of Change middle/high school - 1 views

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Rube Goldberg physics motion project based learning science

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  • Sandy Lorance on 03 May 11
     
    Driving question: How do we describe motion and change in our world scientifically? In the Rube Goldberg Project, students will build a Rube Goldberg Machine (by definition, "of, relating to, or being a contrivance that brings about by complicated means what apparently could have been accomplished simply....") and explain the phyics of motion in that machine. Some examples of rube goldberg devices in the past, in both movies and pop culture, are the device that Pee Wee Herman uses to make breakfast in the movie "Pee Wee's Big Adventure," or the game "Mousetrap." Students will be able to explain and demonstrate the physics of motion (specifically Newtons Three Laws, Velocity, Acceleration, Kinetic and Potential Energy, and Momentum) through running their machine and will be able to calculate the velocity, acceleration, and energy generated by their machines as they run to complete simple tasks. They will have a working knowledge of simple motion equations and how to calculate in real life situations. This project has activities, assessments and resources included Requires a considerable amount of time and materials, but very engaging and student centered
Tracy Watanabe

Krebs' Class Blogs » Blog Archive » ACS Relay Recess - 0 views

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Denise_Krebs cancer community fundraiser outreach

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  • Tracy Watanabe on 30 Oct 11
     
    Also see: http://www.relayforlife.org/learn/relayforeveryone/studentrelays/relay-recess "How can your students become superheroes in the fight against cancer? Relay Recess brings Relay For Life to elementary schools nationwide. It provides students, teachers, and administrators the opportunity to become heroes in their own communities. It also brings cancer education and community service to the classroom in a fun and exciting way. It also engages elementary school students in the fight against cancer through fundraising activities that support cancer programs and services in every community. It gives students the chance to get out of the classroom and have fun with entertainment and activities that reinforce what they have learned. Because the program is so flexible, it's different at every school and is an excellent opportunity to showcase unique qualities about your school and your community."
  • Tracy Watanabe on 30 Oct 11
     
    Sending this to the Collaboration Coaches in case your school is looking for an outreach that your students can help organize and get involved in...
Colleen Tucker

The Square of Life Project - 2 views

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collaboration pbl technology education science

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  • Colleen Tucker on 03 May 12
     
    Square of Life: Studies in Local and Global Environments is an Internet-based collaborative project in which students will investigate their local environment and share that information with other students from around the country and the world. Participants will: Identify living and non-living things in their school yards. Revisit this site in mid-August for information about the Fall 2012 run of the project.
  • Julia Goucher on 03 May 12
     
    Colleen, I love this project. I would totally do this with my 4th grade students. :) It would be fun to post our findings on our blog and try and get others involved too.
  • Tawnya Woronec on 03 May 12
     
    This looks like neat project to do. I would be interested having a "Key Pal" through the project to really engage students and introduce them to who will be their audience.
Karen Bliss

Math Poems, Math Songs, Math Stories, Home - 1 views

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Elementary Math Science Resources education Student engagement

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  • Karen Bliss on 19 Aug 12
     
    math videos, math songs, math poems, and math stories for elementary and home school
Tracy Watanabe

Lesson Plans - Search Education - Google - 1 views

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google lesson lesson plans search research

shared by Tracy Watanabe on 24 Jul 12 - No Cached
  • With more and more of the world's content online, it is critical that students understand how to effectively use web search to find quality sources appropriate to their task. We've created a series of lessons to help you guide your students to use search meaningfully in their schoolwork and beyond. On this page, you'll find Search Literacy lessons and A Google A Day classroom challenges. Our search literacy lessons help you meet the new Common Core State Standards and are broken down based on level of expertise in search: Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced. A Google A Day challenges help your students put their search skills to the test, and to get your classroom engaged and excited about using technology to discover the world around them.
  • Tracy Watanabe on 24 Jul 12
     
    There are challenges for internet searching that has culture, geography, history, or science as the theme.
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