@cleu

Farm Manager at Oak Farm Montessori School. Passionate about literacy, PBL, technology and the future of learning.

 LaGrange, IN
Joined January 2009
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Enjoying National FFA Convention! #FFA23
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Do you know a teacher who would like to learn how to integrate reading and writing within seamless workshop lessons? PEBC will host literacy leaders @EllinKeene⁩ and @DanFeigelson in June for a 2-day workshop in Denver! Learn classroom-ready strategies: pebc.org/event/literacyworks…
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One thing that is lost in the debate about phonics in reading is the way writing can help kids explore sound-symbol relationships. This 6-year-old, attempting "leotard,"--lee a trde-- is doing some significant work.
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The more project design elements that are in use, the higher the dimmer switch setting and the “brighter” the PBL experience becomes. 🔆 #ProjectBasedLearning #PBL pblworks.org/blog/promoting-…

Promoting a PBL Mindset: The "Dimmer Switch" Approach

Use the “dimmer switch” approach and use aspects of PBL in “regular” instruction - not “PBL on” or “PBL off.”

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The odd logic of much homework. If it can be done independently--why am I required to do it? If it can't be done independently who is there to teach me to do it?
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Best gift I will get all year! This fourth grader said that he used to not like writing but now loves it because he sometimes gets to choose his genre.
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Radical Listening @danfeigelson in conversation with @KathyCollins15 Which Quote resonates with you. #ChaptersConnect
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"I wanted my students to be the drivers of their revisions, but I was unknowingly grabbing the wheel with my words." If we want to boost Ss agency and ownership of writing, we need to take a look at our language as Ts. #writing #teachertwitter blog.heinemann.com/language-…

Words Matter: Language that Fosters Flexible Thinking | Heinemann

The words we use to talk about writing and revision matter. Some things to consider from Heinemann Authors, Chris Hall and Mike Anderson.

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Helping your learners understand how to give & receive effective feedback not only equips them to be supportive learners, but also helps you better do your job as a facilitator. How do you help them learn to do that? Check out this video from @ryansteuer bit.ly/3lHu7gt
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How do you help your students learn how to collaborate? How do you prepare them for the real world? How do you equip them with employability skills for their future jobs? Project Based Learning! Download PBL Stories and Structures for FREE! magnifylearningin.org/projec…
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What exactly is Project Based Learning? How does it work? What makes it different from a project? These are common questions we get from educators. Check out this page to get some answers on what PBL is all about. bit.ly/2VoBMTS
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"Be curious. Ask questions about Ss thinking...Listen for the strength, not the deficit...look for the genius in that kid." Powerful reminders about listening during our reading conferences! @danfeigelson @tianasilvas @MisterMinor #NCTE21
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Do your students have opportunities to explore the design process? Are they able to prototype, test solutions and revise? Check out this blog from @andrewmlarson on Human-Centered Design to learn more about how this teaching style and how it fits with PBL. bit.ly/2XkQqMQ
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When students are given clear criteria for their work up front they have a much better chance of being successful. Rubrics should come at the start of the PBL Unit, so that students know the end goal. Download PBL Stories & Structures for more on rubrics. bit.ly/2J8wpl4
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A conversation with @pennykittle and @Tom_Newkirk , two of the smartest teachers I know. We discuss the importance of student agency. @HeinemannPub podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcas…

Four Essential Studies

Podcast Episode · Teaching Unscripted · October 21, 2021 · 28m

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Are you curious about how Standards-Based Grading looks at the elementary level? Elementary PBL Facilitator and Coach, RuthAnn Lane shares a step-by-step structure for how to make it work. Read her blog to learn how to apply it to your own classroom! bit.ly/2NHJK9K
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Building a school is like learning to cook. You’ve visited amazing restaurants, read intriguing cookbooks, and watched expert chefs in action. You take the best pieces of what you’ve experienced and try to create something new in your own kitchen. Here we go!! #PBLchat #INeLearn
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Running a virtual/online classroom does not have to hinder your ability to build strong classroom culture. There are lots of opportunities to still connect with your students. Read this blog for some ideas on how to embed culture in your virtual classes. bit.ly/3bqxu3g
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Digital tools will do exactly what they are designed to do. That’s not innovative. What is, though, is how teachers use them in pedagogically sound ways to empower all kids to learn.
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Authenticity is a crucial component to a quality PBL Unit. We encourage teachers to design their own units because they are experts on their students, communities , & content. Examples are helpful, but true PBL's are created. bit.ly/2ZDlvMH
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