ESU 4 Math Cadre October 10, 2012

ESU 4 Social Studies CadreFebruary 6, 2013Mitzi Hoback, Gregg Robke, Ellen Stokebrand, Suzanne Whisler, and Toby Boss

Quick Write: Why is good instruction also good classroom management?Share your thoughts with the people at your table.Todays AgendaInstructional Strategies toMake Learning StickSocial Studies Standards DiscussionLunchNetworkingDavid Rosenbaum, National ArchivesTechnology Tools to Make Learning StickClosing

You have a Share Sheet!

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esu4ss@esu4.netInstructional Strategies thatMake Learning StickRemember

Change-Up Instruction Every Ten MinutesThe brain needs time to create connections and pathways to create long term memories.The hippocampus can only hold so much Too much, too fast, it wont last.6

Use the 10-2 rule

Take OffTouch Down

Take OffTouch DownStudents should move periodically to provide oxygen to the brain.Good instruction is not related to good classroom management.The brain needs oxygen for optimal learning.For most students, provide 20 minutes of instruction and 5 minutes of processing.Chunking instruction allows time for students to process information.More Ways to Change Up Instruction

The Teaching Channelhttps://www.teachingchannel.org/

Poll Everywherehttp://bit.ly/Y5raRU

Simon SaysSimon says tap your head if you understood _________ from todays lesson.Simon says hold your arms up if you didnt understand ________.Simon says turn around if you understood ________.Simon says flap your arms if you know what _____ means.

Have you done a Scoot?Write content questions (enough so there is one question on every desk)Give each student a response sheet (depending on level, they can respond with A,B,C or single words or sentences)Each student goes to a desk and reads the question on the card and marks their response on their sheet. At the teachers signal, they move to the next desk.

Same # of cards as desks.Number the desksStudents have answer sheets with #sStart at own deskRing bell, move to next desk sequentially13Exit Cardshttp://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Exit-Cards-101

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Using Twitter to Make Connections

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Using Twitter to Make Connections

Walk and TalkWith your partnerGrab your handoutWalk and Talk about this question:What strategies have we suggested this morning that you will use in your classroom? Make a commitment to try ONE!Do you have anything to add to your share sheet?

Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn. Ben Franklin

24Sharing & Networking ProtocolChoose a:Facilitator: Guide the conversation. Make sure everyone gets an opportunity to share. Time Keeper: Ensure there is time for each area of discussion, give a 10 minute warning to begin wrapping up conversationsIn your group take turns sharing and discussing:Resources (lesson ideas, strategies, technology, etc . . . )Challenges

Sharing and Networking Protocol25Boot Scootin' BoogieBrooks & DunnBrooks & DunnRonnie DunnBrooks and Dunn: The Greatest Hits Collection1997-09-16T07:00:00Zswhisler@esu4.org 1996 Arista Records, Inc.2009-02-13 21:59:15