The Nuts and Bolts of Thinking about our thinking

“Brain Drain” Focus: What strategies did we use to meet multiple learning styles and activate prior knowledge and/or make connections? What did Dr. Taylor include in his “lesson” that increased student engagement and motivation?

Garfield, All About Himself! http://www.gccbsa.org/ClipArt/Misc%20Cub%20Scout/Garfield%20Saluting.jpg

Tom the Connector of All Dimensions Minority Report http://www.wikinomics.com/blog/uploads/minority-report-ui.jpg

The Riddler, The Questioner

Alice the Vivid Visualizer

Willy Always inferring the needs of children! http://designchampagne.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/willy-wonka-wilder.jpg

Judy the Ultimate in Determining Importance http://pamajama.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/judge-judy.jpg

The Synthesizer House… http://www.proprofs.com/polls/upload/yuiupload/1148429670.jpg

Brain of a Male Adolescent

Never forget, you are working with a teenager. Brain of a Female Adolescent Never forget, you are working with a teenager.

Criteria Groups No one from your Pod At least ONE support staff and or ENCORE Mixed grade levels

“DAYBOOKS” Why and what for? Organization Opportunity to re-visit/reflect on past entries Authentic assessment Study Guide questions from each Pod discussion Collaboration Guide

For next time… Read Chapters 4 and 5 Try some grouping structures and reflect in your “daybook” Focus on ONE addition to your classroom environment that will promote student engagement and inner conversations READ MY EMAILS!...and complete the assignment;o)