On Friday, I was so pleased to be able to return to one of my favorite days of the year, High-Interest Day at Brookfield Elementary School. This is a day where I have been able to bring the concepts of physics to k-5 graders. You may be asking yourself, "Elementary students doing physics?" YES! Not just experimenting, but understanding the concepts behind the physics of electricity and sound. This is a very special day I have had the opportunity to be involved in since 2017. So, how are we able to bring the concepts of electricity and sound traditionally taught to high school 11th and 12th graders to the elementary level? There are a few keys 1) make it a hands-on experience 2) remove the mathematical calculations and make it practical. In the past, I had the luck of bringing a handful of my physics students with me to guide the elementary students through the concepts that they had learned over the course of the year. But in my new role as a Teaching and Learning Speciali
As we come to the close of term 2 in the block, my current students are ending their time with me. Although I like to get feedback through the entire course, the end of the course provides a great time for reflection.
The first piece of reflection I’m having my students do this week is related to technology.
As more teachers in our district use Canvas LMS, it's important that we get advice on how to best use it from experts. Students use Canvas in my course virtually everyday so I consider them experts. So why not listen to advice from those who use it the most and whose opinion matters most.
Summarizing the advice
1) Model how Canvas will be used in your classroom.
2) Use the calendar to help students keep track of assignments and test dates.
3) Upload worksheets and answer keys.
4) Keep all your uploaded files organized.
5) Consider using online document submission.
6) If you're going to use a Canvas feature, find a way to use it regularly
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