Would You Rather: Designing with Choice in Mind
Catlin Tucker
FEBRUARY 21, 2021
It is worth our time to prioritize student choice, even if that choice is fairly simple. Would You Rather?
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Catlin Tucker
FEBRUARY 21, 2021
It is worth our time to prioritize student choice, even if that choice is fairly simple. Would You Rather?
Edsurge
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Dan Levy had long considered himself an equitable instructor in terms of calling on students to participate in class discussions. Afterward, the tool produces a report showing which students participated, and whether there are any trends or disparities in terms of the backgrounds of students who were more engaged or called upon.
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“The fact that we’re getting students out of their seats, they really want to participate, and they’re excited to be a part of the classroom environment just because of that piece of technology–how do you really put a dollar figure on that? “All of the dollars we’re spending go into the classroom.”
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Add to this the fact that districts often emphasize and require science teachers to host and participate in school and district Science Fairs, and it is no wonder that good science teachers are hard to come by.
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In the think stage, participants move from observation to interpretation. ” The me phase asks participants to reflect on their personal connection to what they’ve observed and thought. Finally, the we stage encourages participants to think about their observations, thoughts, and feelings in a broader social context.
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For example, at Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA), our middle school students recently participated in a Virtual Science Fair. By inviting students to apply what you’re teaching to what they find meaningful, you increase the odds of robust student engagement.
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talking with family about feelings; feeling supported by family during difficult times; participating in community traditions, such as athletics; sharing a sense of belonging with high school peers; receiving the support of friends; experiencing care from at least two adults who are not parents; and feeling safe and protected by an adult at home.
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Participants in this VFT directly affected by 9/11 discuss the event and its impact, the national and global unity that ensued, and the lessons learned which remain relevant today. This virtual field trip is appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
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talking with family about feelings; feeling supported by family during difficult times; participating in community traditions, such as athletics; sharing a sense of belonging with high school peers; receiving the support of friends; experiencing care from at least two adults who are not parents; and feeling safe and protected by an adult at home.
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This VFT was created in partnership with The Home Depot® for the program Science Fair Central , a suite of no-cost resources designed to STEAM-power classrooms and homes across the country as students prepare for the careers of tomorrow.
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Only 29 percent of teachers say they’ve received AI-related professional development , with teachers in high-poverty settings less likely to participate in AI training than their peers. Seventy-nine percent say their school system lacks clear policies on AI use , and one in five say their district bans AI use for students and staff.
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This could include science fairs, art exhibitions, or community service projects. Partnership building : Strengthen relationships with parents and community members by inviting them to participate in school events and activities. Reflective activities : Encourage students to reflect on their growth and set goals for the future.
Edsurge
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My students and I are now so engaged in learning and actively participating in science that we often end up rushing to clean up at the bell. When we have our STEM Fair each year, parents are amazed by what they see and hear from the students. Simply put: We integrated the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) into our curriculum.
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eSchool News
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But even though these experiences are very powerful for students, they require time and money—and they’re hard to scale so that all students can participate. Students shouldn’t just be hearing about these pathways at career fairs, but at multiple points throughout the curriculum.”.
eSchool News
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Edsurge
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We have the authority right now to require that new funds for our telehealth initiatives are distributed fast and fair, without playing favorites—as I fear we are seeing elsewhere in the national response. No one should be prevented from having their opportunity to participate in an FCC proceeding as a result of this public health emergency.
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Use it in math to talk through different ways to solve a problem, in science to make predictions, in reading to dive into character choices, or in social studies to unpack big ideas like fairness or impact. That little difference shows what active participation actually sounds like.
Edsurge
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One student, standing up and projecting his voice, declared: “Virginia objects to New Jersey demanding that She give away Her fair and right voice in the new government. Therefore, it is right and fair we have more influence on the actions of government.” We have a larger population. A student on the opposing side retorted: “No way.
Edsurge
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I take that very seriously and try to bring the unique perspective I have to every discussion I participate in. Parent involvement connotes family participation in the school’s community. Parent engagement relates to active participation in support of their student’s learning. and 3 p.m.
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