ESU 4 Literacy CadreJanuary 22, 2012

Mitzi Hoback, Gregg Robke, Ellen Stokebrand, and Suzanne Whisler

Quick Write: Why is good instruction also good classroom management?Share your thoughts with

the people at your table.

Today’s Agenda

Instructional Strategies that “Make Learning Stick”

Accommodations for NeSA Summarizing Tips and Strategies Technology Tools to “Make Learning

Stick” Smack Down - Websites, Web Tools, Apps

Networking Closing

You have a Share Sheet!

http://esu4literacycadre.wikispaces.com

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esu4la@esu4.net

Instructional Strategies thatMake Learning Stick

Remember…

Change-Up Instruction Every

Ten Minutes

Use the 10-2 rule

Take Off…Touch Down

Take Off…Touch Down

Students should move periodically to provide oxygen to the brain.

Good instruction is not related to good classroom management.

The brain needs oxygen for optimal learning.

For most students, provide 20 minutes of instruction and 5 minutes of processing.

Chunking instruction allows time for students to process information.

More Ways to Change Up Instruction

The Teaching Channel

https://www.teachingchannel.org/

Poll Everywherehttp://bit.ly/VNfS7c

Simon Says

Simon says – tap your head if you understood _________ from today’s lesson.

Simon says – hold your arms up if you didn’t understand ________.

Simon says – turn around if you understood ________.

Simon says – flap your arms if you know what _____ means.

Assigning Partners

Pair lower performing students with middle performing students

Give partners a number Sit partners next to each other Utilize triads when appropriate Teach students the how and why of

partners

Exit Cards

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Exit-Cards-101

Exit Cards

Exit Cards

Using Twitter to Make Connections

Using Twitter to Make Connections

Using Twitter to Make Connections

Rock, Paper, Scissors

The teacher asks a question and each student discusses it with a partner. Students do rock, paper, scissors, and the winner has to give the response to the teacher on behalf of the team (pairs or trios).

Newspaper Headliner

Students are asked to capture the main idea of the event studied during the lesson and to write a headline and a “grabbing” opening paragraph that would create interest in the event.

Chalkboard Champs

The class is divided into 3-4 teams. The chalkboard/whiteboard is divided into a

large space for each team. Each person needs a writing utensil. When the teacher says “Go,” all team members

rush to their area and write or draw (symbols/pictures) to represent key ideas in the current topic of study. (It will be crowded!)

At the end of 3 minutes, each team must present 2-3 ideas from their chalkboard creation.

Walk and Talk

Give students a prompt: Define the terms simile and metaphor. Share examples of similes and

metaphors. Ask them to form pairs or triads Stand up, walk around the room, out

in the hall, etc. and discuss their idea/answer with their partner(s).

Walk and Talk

With your partner…Grab your handoutWalk and Talk about this question:

What strategies have we suggested this morning that you will use in your classroom? Make a commitment to try ONE!

Do you have anything to add to your share sheet?

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn.” Ben Franklin

Sharing & Networking Protocol

Choose a: Facilitator: Guide the conversation Time Keeper: Ensure there is time for each

area of discussion, give a 10 minute warning to begin wrapping up conversations

In your group take turns sharing and discussing: Lesson ideas Instructional Strategies Technology tools, tips, sites, apps etc . . .