The Middle School Math team is researching Schoology and how we can use it as a platform to organize everything digitally. We would like to use Schoology to organize a variety of activities, lessons, formative and summative assessments. The possibilities are endless and we are only beginning to understand the power of Schoology! We set up our classes, added all of us as administrators- now we are ready to go! This weekend, I was able to upload 2 activities for the students to do during class this week and our Rubrics for the Community Survey Project. I am not quite sure how to grade using the rubric online, but will figure it out!   BIG LEARNING CURVE- here we go!!!

Successes and Challenges

Successes...

There have been many.  One of my favorite moments of the year so far was watching one hundred middle level students in two different rooms engage in a google hangout with students at a school an hour and a half away.  Ideas were shared, students were inspired, and collaboration made it to the twenty-first century.

Challenges...

While our meetings have been frequent, necessary and productive, they are a struggle for me.  I have a hard time sitting still and not being in high-power production mode.  The second reason is that with the frequent meetings, I feel I have no time within the school day to get done what I need to get done.  I am frequently bringing work home and staying up later to write emails and create materials for students.  I plan to purchase stock in the under-eye makeup that I've been using to cover up these  circles.

self-assessment

Reflection is a huge part of being a teacher, and I constantly try to document successes so that they may be shared, celebrated and reflected upon.

Assessments fall into the category that encompasses "need improvement".  This is a constant for me, however I predict the amplitude of apps will improve my assessment craft.

Goat to Cow

Communicating is priority!

Technology Strand Topics - Do Not Delete

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• Teaming for Change
  • Shared Vision
  • Shared System
  • Effective Planning Time
• Personalized Learning Plans
  • Goal Setting
  • PLP Conferences
  • PLP Workflow
  • Authentic Evidence
• Nuts and Bolts
  • Group Device Management
  • Room Arrangement
• Workflow Strategy
  • 1:1 Chromebook Workflow
• Team Culture & Digital Citizenship
  • Team Building 2.0
  • Teacher-Student Relationships
  • Exploring Identity
  • Belonging and Collaborating
  • Safe and Civil Community
  • Norms and Routines
  • Managing Change
• Family Involvement
  • Communicating
  • Parenting
  • Learning at Home
  • Collaborating
  • Decision Making
• Transitions
  • Exchanging Data
  • Engaging Stakeholders
  • Developmental Appropriateness
  • Continuity and Relationships
• Meaningful Curriculum
  • Grouping
  • Scheduling
• Core Apps and Extensions