summerviews
Data, Data and More Data
Last week, Leonard and I decided to dive into the teacher/coach’s data- overwhelming to say the least. The graphs visually are appealing, but we decided that ideally there would be a customized way to wade through the information. For instance, when looking at the class stats, the green boxes look plentiful- yet when delving deeper, not many correlate to those topics earmarked by the…
The Many Faces of EA’s Summer School
Show me how you felt when you…
… first learned you were part of this project.
… tried a new Chromebook
… took the online pre-assessment.
… realized that you had choice; that it was a self-driven path to learning…
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
I’ll admit- I’m a tad biased after two and a half weeks into this project. As a keen observer, I find myself cataloging all that is working in this project. Partly it is because I hope to help other educators find their own recipe for success. They may utilize a little of “this” success and a lot of “that” success, customizing an approach for their own…
Peer Coaching & Redefining Summer School
With a holiday interrupting the routine, a teacher always wonders how that first day back will be. Apparently, according to EA‘s teacher, it was fine! The students really have settled into a routine- one that is still garnering overall positive feedback. With Kahn’s visit a week ago Friday, I think the kids felt really validated. One exclaimed aloud that he couldn’t…
Out of the Mouths of Babes
It’s a simplistic epiphany, but it really is amazing what happens when you ask open-ended questions and then listen carefully. On Wednesday, Leonard and I randomly chose and interviewed five EA students (*see video). We made sure to emphasize that we wanted candid feedback; that their constructive criticism would help drive and improve this project. What amazed us both was that each…
What One Word (or Two) Encapsulates Your Feelings Today About This Project
Students share a word (or two) that encapsulate their feelings today about this project:
Great
Success
Sleepy
Fun
Great…