Number 24 End

How did you like the book?   

Would you recommend it to others?

Number 23 Due 4/29

Using either the QR code reader or one of the resources mentioned in the book,  explore it, try it, and write  a short summary about the resource and how you can use it in your class.  

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Number 21 Due 4/22

How can you make your classroom more “pirate-like”?

Number 20 Due 4/20

Opinion on Passion Time:   

 Have you ever tried it? 

 How do you think students would react to it?

Number 19 Due 4/15

As you went through the list of 21^st century skills from P21, which ones do you think are the most important?   

Are there any that you feel we leave out in schools and why? 

How do  you incorporate these  skills into your lessons?

Number 18 Due 4/12

Choose a typical activity you do in your classroom and come up with a plan to make it more of an active learning activity and post that plan to the blog.   Even better, try it out and report back if you are willing.  Right or wrong, good or bad it doesn’t matter.  The important part is that you tried. 

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Number 17 Due 4/6

How do you use technology in the classroom?  

 What are some different types you use?  (including programs or websites).

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Number 16 Due 4/1

Do you use project-based learning or know of someone that does?   

What is your opinion of it?

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Number 15 Due 3/29

Reactions to Debates and Science Fairs:  How they are used?  If they are used?  How to improve on them?

Number 14 Due 3/25

What was your opinion of the simulations for classrooms and segue into other subjects?

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Number 13 Due 3/18

How can you turn more responsibility over to your students?  Pg 142

Number 12 Due 3/11

Do you use “rituals” in your classroom?   

What rituals do you have?

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Number 11 Due 3/8

How can you move your classroom more towards improvement focus and less on grade focus?   

How does the current school system regard this idea?

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Number 10 Due 3/4

What is your opinion of using written reflections by the students both in terms of learning and writing?

Do you have your students do reflections on their learning?  How could that be incorporated into what you are teaching.?

 

Number 9 Due 3/2

What are some concerns you might have regarding discipline, when implementing a student led classroom?

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Number 8 Due 2/26

How could you use the “marble theory” with the students you teach?

What do you feel is the best way to measure accomplishments?

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Number 7 Due 2/24

Which of the redirecting activities have you used?  How did it work?

(pg 55-56)

Number 6 Due 2/19

How could you use active and/or passive leadership to help students advocate for themselves?

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Number 5 Due 2/16

How would you use peer collaboration in your classroom? 

Number 4 Due 2/12

What do you think of the “Give me five” strategy?   

Are there ways you might use it in your classroom?

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Number 3 Due 2/10

How do you feel about turning control over to students?

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Number 2 Due 2/5

What are your concerns about setting up a student led classroom?

Number 1 Due 2/3

 If you do not have a QR code reader, I suggest you download one to your ipad or phone.  There are many QR codes in the book with some fabulous resources and pics.    (Its free)







“A student-led classroom is one in which students make decisions and choices throughout the day without consulting the teacher.” 

 What is your reaction to this statement? 

 How does it make you feel?

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