Today we spent our time preparing data and going over our presentation for the upcoming meet & greet. Technologically, we are using powerpoint to put together what we continue to discover concerning our plc learning directive.  Editing and sharing what to use and what seems pertinent allowed us to revisit our victories and troubles over the course of our discovery semester


We also discussed new methods for practice, and assessment from internet sites. I have been using thatquiz.com, thepurposegames.com, and am always looking for new tools that can be readily used to get students to assimilate material

Showcase Supplies??

I don't have any supplies ordered for you for your Showcase presentation.  If you are needing something, please see Mr. Rivera by November 30th.

Effectiveness of our method has been the bulk of the discussion after viewing and experimenting with schooltube, which may prove to be a valuable resource for storing our videos, much like youtube, and teachertube.

We think that in researching our effective use of technology we have not created quantifiable results vs other methods of instruction.  If possible for further research, we would create a method by which we could discern groups success in the varied methods of instruction.
The use of the flipped classroom and having videos that are accessible to students allows for teachers to assist those that are in the most dire need of help seems to be the biggest benefit without real success measures.

11/7

• We discussed our presentation for the coming share-out.  Some things we noted:  The test results can not really be compared at this point because we have a variety of classroom settings/students.  However, the results we can report are as follows:
• Free's up the teacher to answer student questions during class.  
• Aids the students who need repeated presentation and/or were absent
• Assures that multiple sections of the same class are able to hear the same presentation--in other words, no "did I say that already on the teacher's part?"
• Keeps students focussed on what they are expected to do, and allows them to take ownership of their own progress in learning.