Teachers participated in a visible thinking routine called “Think, Pair, Share” today. They asked, “How are mistakes and failures embraced as opportunities to grow and learn?” Specifically, they applied this question to 3 key initiatives: Assessments, ePortfolios, and Student Led Conferences.
Today’s Agenda – Middle School Faculty Meeting
Desired Outcomes:
Expand our ability to utilize assessment in new and more effective ways
Advance ePortfolios by incorporating more storytelling
Collaborate with vertical teams to grow in our practice
Essential Questions:
How are mistakes and failures embraced as opportunities to grow and learn?
How are students “storytelling” their learning with ePortfolios?
Learning Activities: Think, Pair, Share within Vertical Teams
“Mistakes and failures are embraced as opportunities to grow and learn.”
What does this look/sound like in your classroom practice regarding assessment?
“Mistakes and failures are embraced as opportunities to grow and learn.”
What does this look/sound like in a student led conference?
“Mistakes and failures are embraced as opportunities to grow and learn.”
What does this look like in students’ eportfolios?
What is the story that students are telling/showing? How are they telling/showing it?
This is a MUST READ…
A Guide to Producing Student Digital Storytellers
