NextYearIdeas


 * use video to model good teaching
 * http://174.122.28.181/index.php/classroom-video-visits/public-lessons
 * http://inquiryproject.terc.edu/prof_dev/library.cfm
 * look at the common [|core standards related to writing and reading in technical subjects] and tie it in to writing journal
 * look at the common [|core standards related to ELL] and tie it in to ELL
 * more review of content (Algebra and Geometry...it's been a long time....maybe pull in textbook resources--don't we have textbooks in math closet?)
 * need more time to become even more familiar with the instructional models
 * extensions for learners (as well as pre-requisite skills) should be required in number theory presentation
 * do all exit interviews on Thursday and no class on Thursday
 * check all our pdfs that are posted--are they legal to have posted? do we need to change any to a link? do we need to post some on Blackboard? and teach students why we did that
 * differentiate in the use of the word model--teacher models by example (NETS-T) and mathematical model (CCSS)
 * spend more time with online NCTM book--maybe instead of stage 3 have them explore it and make a list of resources they found related to their unit (and Illuminations, too)
 * on artifacts page, put lessons 1-4 on one page and 5 (process for performance task) and 6 (exam) on a different one since you can't fit 6 columns on a wiki page
 * update stage 2 template to include checking for understanding and then align rubric--just fix the formative category on the rubric.
 * in technology demonstration, make it clear from the beginning that all team members are expected to become proficient at the software first--add to syllabus? rubric? how do we set this expectation?
 * fix syllabus - middle school presentation description.
 * when introducing the instructional models (the day after they have read the Guillame handout), break into groups and each group is assigned a model and they have to create a skit that shows the model in action.
 * when introducing the lesson 1 template, have everyone get out their Guillame handout and show how to incorporate the components of the opening, body, and closing into the lesson plan template.
 * Be sure to go over the lesson plan rubric before they do the first lesson plan so they know the expectations or use it for an early feedback before they get too far along
 * add "homework" to the Lesson Plan Template
 * talk about planning book--what it is, how they're used, different types; grade book--keeping a paper backup for electronic gradebook
 * consider going to Connecticut for NCTM regional--get them started on the planning early


 * Ideas from emails from student teachers
 * IEP example (can do with avatar)
 * how to deal with interruptions (assembly, fire drill, . . . how to adjust/adapt)
 * video tape a lesson--what to do how to do it (looking at Erica's example is a beginning point; need to incorporate into Practicum or student teaching?)
 * introduce the digital teacher resource wiki earlier in the semester
 * Ideas from student teachers at portfolios
 * can't get enough on pre-requisite skills
 * theme for the day; themed activity
 * need to experience teaching without mentor in the room (ask mentor to leave, be a sub, . . . )--taking the initiative when you're ready
 * looking at math textbooks