The following document contains everything you need to get started with Learner …
The following document contains everything you need to get started with Learner Profiles. Suggested inventories and resoures are included by grade grouping. Students - your teachers will tell you what they want you to complete! Section 1 - Getting Started...Read This First Secton 2 - Kindergarten to Grade 2 Resources;Section 3 - Grade 3 to 5 Resources;Section 4 - Grade 6 to 9 Resources;Section 5 - Grade 10 to 12 Resources;Section 6 - How to Build a Learner Profile;Section 7 - Now What?
These resources can helps support the development of 21st Century SECRET skills …
These resources can helps support the development of 21st Century SECRET skills in your primary classroom. Included are: a one page poster that explains what each skill means in student-friendly language; a brochure to share with parents & a student self-reflection on their SECRET skills. Author - Val Arthur
In today's world, 21st century skills are crucial for our learners as …
In today's world, 21st century skills are crucial for our learners as they provide the foundation for success in a rapidly evolving society. These skills, such as critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and digital literacy, equip children with the abilities to navigate complex challenges, adapt to change, and thrive in a globalized world. By nurturing these skills, we empower our learners to become agile, innovative, and socially responsible individuals who can actively contribute to the progress and well-being of our society.This resource has a 21st Century Skills poster, a big view 21st Century Skills Scope and Sequence document for grades 1-12, and a more focused view 21st Century Skills Scope and Sequence document for each of the following grade groupings 1-2, 3-6, 7-9, 10-12. This resource also has Digital Literacy Scope and Sequence documents for each of the following grade groupings 1-2, 3-6, 7-9, 10-12 (linked in each of the previous documents).
Students can self-assess their 21st century skills using the division rubrics. You may …
Students can self-assess their 21st century skills using the division rubrics. You may wish to have them write a short reflection in the box they evaluate themsevles in (supported, with some support, with limited support or independent), or they can simply mark where they feel they are as another option.At the bottom there is room for students to reflect on their greatest area of strength, and explain why. There is also an area for the student to indentify an area of growth and state how they can imporve. The documents are attached below in MSWord (feel free to edit to fit your needs) and PDF verisions. Teachers may include these reflections with student reports or conferences if they they choose to.
Culture is crucial. Teachers want to build it in the classroom. School …
Culture is crucial. Teachers want to build it in the classroom. School administrators want to build it in their schools. How do we build relationships with students, set standards, and make school a place where students want to be?
The classroom is a good place to start. This video shares 5 ways to build school culture with your interactive display.
Samsung has a fantastic interactive display called the Samsung Interactive Pro. This is the tool being used in the video, but the same strategies can be used with any interactive display device.
Here are the 5 ways to build school culture with your interactive display: #1 - Classroom Rules and Norms Brainstorming Session #2 - Get to Know You Unboxing Video Activity #3 - Create a Digital Appreciation Board #4 - Create a Class Banner or Quilt #5 - Do a Digital "What Do You Remember" Activity
Explore the library of Podcasts to access short podcasts outlining activities that …
Explore the library of Podcasts to access short podcasts outlining activities that you can implement in your classroom right away. Listen for free, anytime! Choose from the library of 295 podcasts. Or sign up for the CharacterStrong Weekly to have the short, to-the-point podcasts delivered directly to your inbox.
Socratic seminars are a democratic, student-centered, approach to class discussions. They can …
Socratic seminars are a democratic, student-centered, approach to class discussions. They can be used at any grade level with any subject area. In a Socratic Seminar, members meet in a circle and share their insights. Participants do not raise their hands or call on names. Because there’s no discussion leader, each member can comment or ask follow-up questions to one another. This approach can be empowering for participants because they own the conversation. Unlike a typical class discussion, the conversation moves fluidly back and forth rather than having to go through the teacher.
This article outlines several approaches to conducting a Socratic Seminar: - The Giant Circle Approach - The “Fish Bowl” Approach - The Round Table Approach - The Scattered Approach - Multiple Seminars - Online/Offline Seminars
The author also provides a sample of how to run a Socratic Seminar and tips for ensuring that all students can participate.
This site has an amazing variety of tools that students can use …
This site has an amazing variety of tools that students can use to share their learning. Let your students have voice and choice! Some of the best choices on this site include
FAKEBOOK - kids can make a mock facebook page ONLINE for a historical figure, or a character in a novel. Etc.
PAC MAN & ARCADE GAMES -transform your quiz into a trivia Pac Man game. The kids have to answer questions to play and if they die they must answer more questions to continue. The kids can make their own trivia games as well. This could be a great final product and you could play it on the smartboard as a class to evaluate it.
FAKE NEWS Headlines - this would be great for an important event in a novel, or current events, or historical info!
QR CODE TREASURE HUNT – no Internet needed. Kids can create these; or you could!
BURGER ESSAY PLANNER -students can plan and organized essays with the provided structure!
Other Options include: timers, turn your text into a Star Wars theme, 3D gallery, fake Twitter, random name picker, etc!
The AI Family Challenge is a free, hands-on AI education program that …
The AI Family Challenge is a free, hands-on AI education program that brings families, schools, communities, and technology know-it-alls together to give everyone the chance to learn, play and create with AI.
When students create digitally, that doesn't mean they can't interact face to …
When students create digitally, that doesn't mean they can't interact face to face. The digital gallery walk blends digital and face-to-face learning.
Here's how it works: 1. Students create a digital artifact of their learning. 2. When everyone is finished, students display their work on their screens. 3. Students stand up and leave their devices on their desks. 4. They circulate the room, stopping at their peers’ desks (and devices) to check out their work.
(This could be applied to professional learning as well)
It's that simple. Check out this post for more details!
"Introduce students in grades 3–5 to Digital Passport™ by Common Sense Education. …
"Introduce students in grades 3–5 to Digital Passport™ by Common Sense Education. The award-winning suite of six interactive games addresses key issues kids face in today's digital world. Each engaging game teaches critical digital citizenship skills that help students learn to use technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate. Games are available in Spanish."
Learn about passwords, online safety, sharing private information online, cyberbullying, how to search and more - all by playing games.
Plan for the Unexpected and Help Relieve Stress Having to cover a …
Plan for the Unexpected and Help Relieve Stress Having to cover a class last minute? Need an emergency sub plan? Check out these easy, FREE activities from the CharacterStrong curriculum! Amidst this crazy time, the resources will help you pre-plan for the uncertainty of an educator absence or staff shortage. Includes resources for: - Prek-2 - 3-5 - 6-8 - 9-12
ECE- K-3 Word Force Healthier Me Jr Compassion Project
Elementary/Middle 4-8 Vault Healthier Me Middle School Hockey Scholar Math & Science Endeavour STEM Career Exploration Ignition Digital Safety & Citizenship Character Playbook Venture Entrepreneurship Mental Wellness Basics
High Schools 9-12 Mental Wellness Basics Venture Entrepreneurship AlcoholEdu Prescription Drug Safety Marketplaces EVERFI Financial Literacy Honour Code
Flipgrid is social learning for PreK to PhD learners ... and beyond! …
Flipgrid is social learning for PreK to PhD learners ... and beyond!
Teachers can create grids and add topics.
Grids are the meeting place for your classroom, your school, your department or any learning community to discuss your Topics.
Start with an icebreaker, add weekly reflections, share book talks, explore STEM principles, give mini-presentations ... any Topic to ignite discussion!
Check out the Flipgrid Educator’s Guide (copy and paste this web address into a browser: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzZGEfOtEWqPcGUzcFd2RzRjYTQ/view) by our awesome friends Karly, Sean and Jennifer!
"A new tool for anyone seeking to improve their ability to focus." …
"A new tool for anyone seeking to improve their ability to focus."
Users progress through timed steps, with self-regulation activities embedded in their progression. This tool can also be used with groups to encourage better focus.
Focusable is free - but there is also an upgraded version available.
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