How large is the gap that truly exists between the real and ideal for learners? Are there ways to “tweak” (small shift) instruction that will enlist students as deep questioners, critical thinkers and effective problem-solvers (big impact)? What if we created a “Destination Postcard” of the ideal learner, and designed learning experiences from there? Join this Switch-inspired think-tank on lesson design and implementation strategies that empower students to think and act their way to the acquisition and connection of content while developing enduring learning dispositions.
5. Destination Postcard
Write a single statement
of “destination”
for your ideal learner...
Who do you want your
learners to be at the end
of the year?
“...a vivid picture that shows what could be
possible in the near-term future.” (Switch p.78)
@lottascales @sewilkie
#ssbi13 #blc13
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6. Destination Postcard
Think - Pair - Share
(or Tweet #ssbi13)
@lottascales @sewilkie
#ssbi13 #blc13
Who will your learners be?
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7. Shift 1: Find the bright spots
Amplify the effort.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbLNOS7MxFc
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15. Write a headline for
fractions that
summarizes a key
aspect you feel is
significant and
important
Headlines
90* is 1/4 of a Circle
Students Divide Literature
Books Into Fifths
Take Any Fraction
And Split it in Half.
It Will Never
Reach Zero
2/3 of the Gym Closed Today!
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29. Six Steps to Better
Vocabulary Instruction
1. Provide a description, explanation, or example of the new term.
2. Ask students to restate the description, explanation, or example in
their own words.
3. Ask students to construct a picture, pictograph, or symbolic
representation of the term.
4. Engage students periodically in activities that help them add to their
knowledge of the terms in their vocabulary notebooks.
5. Periodically ask students to discuss the terms with one another.
6. Involve students periodically in games that enable them to play with
terms.
Wednesday, July 24, 13
30. Six Steps to Better
Vocabulary Instruction
1. Provide a description, explanation, or example of the new term.
2. Ask students to restate the description, explanation, or example in
their own words.
3. Ask students to construct a picture, pictograph, or symbolic
representation of the term.
4. Engage students periodically in activities that help them add to their
knowledge of the terms in their vocabulary notebooks.
5. Periodically ask students to discuss the terms with one another.
6. Involve students periodically in games that enable them to play with
terms.
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55. “Young people have an
innate sense of curiosity
and fearlessness.”
“It is you who have to give us
the opportunity to become
the leaders of today.”
“If young people are
given resources and
tools, they can
create positive
community change.”
greeningforward.org
Charles Orgbon III
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56. Grow the
Culture
Change is a process,
not an event.
- Chip & Dan Heath
Leanintothedip!
http://flic.kr/p/pfz2N
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