Peer Coaching Menu
~Appetizers~
Classroom Culture
“Back in the day” teachers could expect that children would learn at home what many children must now learn in school. We can better serve the needs of our students today by creating a “school home;” a place where a student will learn not only the “Three R’s” but also the “Three C’s” – care, concern, and connection. Together we can develop a classroom community that services the needs of every child no matter what their family background ~ prepared by K Queen
Portaportal
Ever saved a website to your computer at home and then couldn't’t remember it when you got home, because your “favorites” don’t follow you? Portaportal is the answer – by making two portals you can have one for your own personal use, and one for the students to have access to at home or at school ~ prepared by S Priest
Short Cuts To Differentiated Learning
Utilizing web quests and embedding videos in PowerPoint presentations to enhance learning ~ prepared by L Jones
SmartBoard
The Smartboard is a wonderful toy that your students will enjoy using. For English teachers, a poem can be presented and the students can notate the different elements. For Math teachers interactive equations can come alive, Science – the big screen for United Streaming will make your lab come alive, and for History/World Geography the beautiful National Geographic videos will create a world traveler ~ prepared by S Priest
Smartboard
An interactive large screen computer that can be used in all subjects. In math, students can complete interactive equations that all students in the room can see. In English, it can be used to teach persuasive techniques and poetry. In science, you can use united streaming for labs and other materials. In history, it can be used for note taking and games ~ prepared by R Saunders
SPS Blogging
Yes we have a blog – I set it up easily and I can help you!! ~ prepared by S Priest
Templates for KFMS Forms
Get tired of WRITING your remediation, telephone log, or lesson plans? Learn how to make the template so you can email your forms ~ prepared by S Priest
Understanding by Design
Great lesson, unit, concept planning to make sure that you are differentiating instruction! Computer templates are available for the tech inclined - Can also be done with paper and pencil! ~ prepared by D Shapiro
United Streaming
Differentiating instructions through the use of videos to enhance learning. Use video clips for power point presentations and isolated skills, use black line master worksheets in cooperation with video clips ~ prepared by S White
~Dinner Salads~
Hands-on Equations
Early success with algebraic concepts fosters a sense of mathematical power and self-confidence. One way to accomplish this is through Hands-on Equations – a powerful teaching methodology that provides a hands-on entranceway to algebra. Abstract algebraic concepts are transformed into concrete enjoyable puzzles ~ prepared by J Robinson
Portfolios
Easy student portfolio ideas. Online and offline! ~ prepared by D Shapiro
Science Labs
Learn how to write procedures for conducting effective science labs and generating a lab report ~ prepared by S Chatman
~Main Dishes~
Classroom Management
Techniques for managing hands on materials in the classroom, using differentiated manipulatives to enhance classroom management, develop systematic strategies and techniques for managing the classroom ~ prepared by J Arline & J Thomas
Cooperative Learning
A description of innovative techniques to use in order to grasp all students’ attention. Techniques will include think-pair-share, group activities, and problem solving teams, among others ~ prepared by A Alston & D Turner
Cooperative Learning
How to get your kids to work together using John Strebe, Linda Dohey, and Dan Mulligan strategies ~ prepared by S Priest
Cooperative Learning
Involves activities that I learned at the Content Teaching Academy at JMU. It involves activities from Dan Mulligan, Jon Strebe, and Linda Dohey. Some of the activities are hands-on and kinesthetic ~ prepared by R Saunders
Interactive Notetaking
The fine art of Notetaking – applying the notes – and higher critical thinking and questioning will come alive with the use of Interactive Notebook ~ prepared by S Priest
Interactive Notetaking
A strategy that helps students recall knowledge in a particular subject area. Interactive notetaking works well in history classes using the essential knowledge. Students learn vocabulary words using pictures and essential questions. They also develop multiple choice questions using essential knowledge that can be incorporated into their unit test
~ prepared by R Saunders
Large and small group cooperative learning
ideas and activities ~ prepared by L Jones
Similarities and Differences
Teacher directed activities will help to improve students’ abilities to understand a concept by breaking it into similar and dissimilar parts ~ prepared by S Chatman & J Allen
Unmotivated Learner
Reach your unmotivated learner and help them unlock their abilities and talents to succeed in the classroom by utilizing different communication approaches ~ prepared by A Byrd
~Side Dishes~
Classroom Management
Are you having problems managing your classroom? Let me show you ways that have helped me create a more conducive learning environment
~ prepared by J Allen & D Shapiro
Graphic Organizer
Designing graphic organizers using the Ellison Machine, designing graphic organizers for effective note taking, designing graphic organizers for effective interactive notebooks
~ prepared by J Arline, T Gay, J Thomas, & S White
Spatial Relationships
Using cubes to differentiate spatial relationships, using 3 x 5 index cards to differentiate area in quadrilaterals, exploring spatial relationships through the use of the geoboard ~ prepared by J Arline
~Desserts~
Exit Slips
Want a quick wrap up for getting the kids out of the room? I have some sample exit slips. ideas for using them, and easy creation. Let me know if you need help!
~ prepared by D Shapiro
Games
Quizdom …need I say more? ~ prepared by S Priest
Games
Games can be played using Quizdom software. This interactive software allows students to use remote controls to answer questions in a powerpoint format. They also receive immediate feedback and it promotes some sort of competition in the classroom. It is a great source of review for any test ~ prepared by R Saunders
Math Games
A tutorial on incorporating math games into your lesson in order to reinforce learned concepts. Math games that will be discussed include quadrilateral sorting game, real number sorting game, probability games, measurement games, and more
~ prepared by A Alston & D Turner
