Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Instructional SMART goals for Professional Learning Fall 17
Dear Colleagues:
Please click on the link below to access our Padlet to house and evaluate our instuctional SMART goals 2017.
Instructional SMART goals for 2017
Follow the guidelines on the Padlet to write your SMART goal. Do not write on anyone's canvas space. You have enough space on the canvas. If time permits, you may upload an image that reflects your instructional goal. It may be an image that depicts HOW you are feeling as you embark on the goal or an image that is content-related to your SMART goal.
Monday, September 11, 2017
SMART GOALS for Period 2 for FALL 2017
Writing SMART Goals: Academic and Personal Goals
SMART GOAL RESOURCE #1
SMART GOAL RESOURCE #2
Having explored the resources on how to write a SMART goal, use the guided template to craft your Academic/Subject-Specific SMART goal for this semester. If time permits, you will also write a personal goal that addresses an aspect of your life that you want to work on improving (procrastination, attitude toward a particular aspect of life, changing a particular behaviour, etc).
Having crafted your goal, give your table/class buddy the goal to preview using the SMART Goal rubric. Your buddy would offer you feedback on what else the goal statement needs for it to fit all criteria of the SMART acronym.
Having adjusted your goal statement using the feedback from your peer (s), click on the link below to access our class's padlet for housing your goals.
Click on the link below and it would take you to our padlet. When you get there, click anywhere on the canvas and write your NAME FIRST, AND THEN WRITE YOUR ELA Academic goal for this semester.
Click here for the padlet for your SMART goals
Your goals are going to be assessed on the SMART goal rubric so please ensure that it is edited and written correctly.
DO NOT WRITE ON ANYONE'S TEXT. YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE OF YOUR OWN ON THE CANVAS.
WE WILL COME BACK TO THE GOALS PERIODICALLY TO MEASURE YOUR PROGRESS IN ACHIEVING YOUR GOAL AND ADJUSTING AND MOVING FORWARD.
SMART GOAL RESOURCE #1
SMART GOAL RESOURCE #2
Having explored the resources on how to write a SMART goal, use the guided template to craft your Academic/Subject-Specific SMART goal for this semester. If time permits, you will also write a personal goal that addresses an aspect of your life that you want to work on improving (procrastination, attitude toward a particular aspect of life, changing a particular behaviour, etc).
Having crafted your goal, give your table/class buddy the goal to preview using the SMART Goal rubric. Your buddy would offer you feedback on what else the goal statement needs for it to fit all criteria of the SMART acronym.
Having adjusted your goal statement using the feedback from your peer (s), click on the link below to access our class's padlet for housing your goals.
Click on the link below and it would take you to our padlet. When you get there, click anywhere on the canvas and write your NAME FIRST, AND THEN WRITE YOUR ELA Academic goal for this semester.
Click here for the padlet for your SMART goals
Your goals are going to be assessed on the SMART goal rubric so please ensure that it is edited and written correctly.
DO NOT WRITE ON ANYONE'S TEXT. YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE OF YOUR OWN ON THE CANVAS.
WE WILL COME BACK TO THE GOALS PERIODICALLY TO MEASURE YOUR PROGRESS IN ACHIEVING YOUR GOAL AND ADJUSTING AND MOVING FORWARD.
Monday, September 4, 2017
TED Talk 1: Understanding and Valuing the "Why" by Simon Sinek
Take a look at this resource and then discuss the major differences between the :"What" and the "Why".
Simon Sinek: Starting with the Why
In your response, discuss:
Why is the "Why" THAT important? How does an understanding of the "Why" really shape the idea of success for us in education?
Simon Sinek: Starting with the Why
In your response, discuss:
Why is the "Why" THAT important? How does an understanding of the "Why" really shape the idea of success for us in education?
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Blog #3 A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Click on the links of THE THREE pictures below. Each presents an image that some people might embrace while others might find controversial OR PROBLEMATIC (SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT).
Image 1: IMAGE 1: CLICK HERE
Image 2: IMAGE 2: CLICK HERE
Image 3: IMAGE 3: CLICK HERE
After you have examined the images beyond whether you like or dislike them, you will formulate a paragraph in which you:
a. Describe the images in your own words
b. Explain why some people might consider what the images represent to be controversial or a topic of conversation
c. Describe whether or not you might agree with these people who might find the images something to talk about
d. Which image appears to be most controversial? Least Controversial? Why?
e. Provide your own thoughts about the images. What do they represent in a larger sense about people and how they think?
f. Why are pictures worth a thousand words?
Remember to follow all rules for blogging: Paragraph response using conventions of Standard English, being respective when you reply or comment on another blogger's response, editing your work to ensure that it makes sense, posting using ONLY your first name and First letter of your Last name, posting etc).
Image 1: IMAGE 1: CLICK HERE
Image 2: IMAGE 2: CLICK HERE
Image 3: IMAGE 3: CLICK HERE
After you have examined the images beyond whether you like or dislike them, you will formulate a paragraph in which you:
a. Describe the images in your own words
b. Explain why some people might consider what the images represent to be controversial or a topic of conversation
c. Describe whether or not you might agree with these people who might find the images something to talk about
d. Which image appears to be most controversial? Least Controversial? Why?
e. Provide your own thoughts about the images. What do they represent in a larger sense about people and how they think?
f. Why are pictures worth a thousand words?
Remember to follow all rules for blogging: Paragraph response using conventions of Standard English, being respective when you reply or comment on another blogger's response, editing your work to ensure that it makes sense, posting using ONLY your first name and First letter of your Last name, posting etc).
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Blog #2 July
Choose ONE of the options below. Your response should not be a one sided view. You should choose any part of the video resource OR the statement made in the second option and write a 6-8 sentence response in which you explore why the statement you have chosen means anything to you. Although you are free to include some personal experiences (if you wish), DO NOT include anything TOO personal that you do not want publicized or that would make you uncomfortable. Use the resource MAINLY as your source/impetus for your paragraph response. Be respectful of everyone's views and use language that is constructive and educational. Remember that your blogs are assessed/graded using the Blog rubric.
You must use a minimum of one paragraph (6-8 sentences) to highlight the issue; remember to include details around the three areas of the writing rubric: Focus, Organization and Elaboration
You must write your first name and first initial of your last name for grading purposes (e.g Patricia J). You must respond to another student's blog posting by agreeing or disagreeing with some or most parts of what the student has posted. Be respectful. All Blog Posting MUST be written in Standard English (no expletive, no vernacular-no matter how passionate you feel about the subject! Failure to do so will result in no credit for the activity! Happy blogging!
Option 1
Choose an aspect of this video that you find interesting or enlightening.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAwJQYs7pKM
Option 2:
Read and respond to the quote below:
"Lately, it has been drawn to my attention that music is no longer the way it was. To be honest I believe that is just muffled and hidden inappropriate messages with a catchy tune. It distracts people( mainly children and young adults) and makes them uncivilized and barbaric. It gives people an unusual rage, and it influences them to carry the weight of the world upon their shoulders. But I often wonder why? Back in the day, music had the opposite effect, it was to lift your spirits and calm your anger, not enhance it."
You must use a minimum of one paragraph (6-8 sentences) to highlight the issue; remember to include details around the three areas of the writing rubric: Focus, Organization and Elaboration
You must write your first name and first initial of your last name for grading purposes (e.g Patricia J). You must respond to another student's blog posting by agreeing or disagreeing with some or most parts of what the student has posted. Be respectful. All Blog Posting MUST be written in Standard English (no expletive, no vernacular-no matter how passionate you feel about the subject! Failure to do so will result in no credit for the activity! Happy blogging!
Option 1
Choose an aspect of this video that you find interesting or enlightening.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAwJQYs7pKM
Option 2:
Read and respond to the quote below:
"Lately, it has been drawn to my attention that music is no longer the way it was. To be honest I believe that is just muffled and hidden inappropriate messages with a catchy tune. It distracts people( mainly children and young adults) and makes them uncivilized and barbaric. It gives people an unusual rage, and it influences them to carry the weight of the world upon their shoulders. But I often wonder why? Back in the day, music had the opposite effect, it was to lift your spirits and calm your anger, not enhance it."
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Cornell Note-Taking Way
Examine the resources below to help you in building or refining your Cornell Note-Taking on the Essential Question. Simple CLICK on the link and read or listen to the video resource. As you do, review your questions so that you can build ideas for the Costas' Levels of Questioning on your Essential Question.
Feel free to research any other credible site that might be of use to you in building your notes.
Cornell Note: Definition
Cornell Notes from the eyes of a College Student
Cornell Notes versus Guided Note-Taking
Cornell Notes Presentation
Feel free to research any other credible site that might be of use to you in building your notes.
Cornell Note: Definition
Cornell Notes from the eyes of a College Student
Cornell Notes versus Guided Note-Taking
Cornell Notes Presentation
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