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I am a huge proponent of PBL Here is a video from Edutopia that demonstrates the differences between projects and project based learning. I’ve included a link under the video that will help you with the shift toward project based learning. Enjoy 🙂

https://www.edutopia.org/video/5-ways-begin-shift-toward-project-based-learning

I found the following video in Edutopia and thought I’d share. Some of you may already use this strategy but some may find it a worthwhile and unique way to get to know your students.

ENJOY the rest of summer and this video 🙂

Data is all around us and our students need to understand not only how to “get the data” but how to “interpret the data”. We had great tools with Curriculum Pathways for many years in multiple subject areas. That has gone away. However, SAS has a new FREE tool for us to use! There are many facets to this new website and I will elaborate on them in future posts. For now, explore the DataFly resource at the following URL: https://curiosity.sas.com/en/resources/datafly.html

Here’s a video from SAS on Achieving Data Literacy in K-12. Enjoy 🙂
https://youtu.be/Tsy2sKxEGoQ

Have you ever thought of having students create comics for reports? Here’s a great article from Edutopia that demonstrates using a comic to solve a math problem. Think of how comics can be used in all subject areas! Enjoy 🙂

How to Turn Math Word Problems Into Engaging Comics | Edutopia

Hi all

I’m hoping that you are enjoying a well deserved break! NYS Teacher Centers have a new website and there are many free workshops that are being offered online. Go to https://newyorkteachercenters.org All classes are CTLE sponsored so they will count toward your State requirement.

Many have asked about reporting your CTLE hours. When your five year date approaches, you will see a checkbox on your TEACH page. You are required to check the box to attest that you have completed the 100 hours in your five year period. There is NOTHING to submit. Hold on to your records. At some point, the NYS Education Office MAY contact you for an audit of your hours.

The following is taken directly from the NYS Education website:

CTLE certificate holders shall maintain a record of completed CTLE, which shall include: the title of the program, the total number of hours completed, the number of hours completed in language acquisition addressing the need of English language learners, the sponsor’s name and any identifying number, attendance verification, and the date and location of the program. Such records shall be retained for at least three years from the end of the registration period in which the CTLE was completed and shall be available for review by the Department upon request. Completion certificates are not to be submitted to the Office of Teaching Initiatives unless they are requested.

Have a great week,

Barbara

NYSUT has been offering several free webinars to members. There are several being offered on certification and CTLE hours beginning February 10th. Click on the Cert/CTLE page of this site to register.

In addition, I’ve linked to two webinars on blended/hybrid learning (also NYSUT) below. Kira Martelli, a sixth grade teacher at Berner is one of the presenters so I’m sure you will find them valuable.

Session One: Teaching in Blended & Hybrid Models: Session I – Preparing to Balance It All – Vimeo
Session Two: Instruction, Assessment, Now What?

For the Resources click here

Have you been using Google JamBoard with your class? Very cool! If you’ve never heard of JamBoard then watch this video for a really quick intro.

Already using and loving JamBoard? The next video has some basic facts but then ideas on using JamBoard in your remote teaching. As an added bonus for math teachers, see how Equatio can be used in this tool. Enjoy 🙂

Hi all

I hope you and your families are doing well.

I know that many of you are using FlipGrid with your classes and wanted to be sure that you know they have added a new Screencast feature. Richard Byrne of FreeTechforTeachers (great site by the way) has created a video on YouTube explaining this new feature. Enjoy and stay safe 🙂

I realize your plate is full as you scramble to create lessons in a fully online world as we all battle the Corona Virus. Phet is a terrific site that was created by the University of Colorado Boulder. It is FREE and does NOT require a log in. They have activities for elementary, middle, high school as well as university. Many times I lauded the interactives offered by SAS Curriculum Pathways. Since they have shut down their site, the activities were added to Phet. I have links to both a math lesson as well as science to give you an idea of what is there. Enjoy and Stay Safe.

Barbara

https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/graphing-lines

https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/balloons-and-static-electricity