Kathy Martin

[Kathy Martin @KathyMartin95]

@JennaMcclung @LeoneClark Q9R2: I agree with you. Students are so creative that they will likely come up with ways to demonstrate their learning better than us. They are computer experts and it would be interesting to see what they come up with. I can definitely learn from them! #Q4PLCTalk23

[Kathy Martin @KathyMartin95]

@mzermenocres @LeoneClark Q9R1: This is a great option for students who have reached the learning target. Through students showing their learning, it may allow other students to learn the content in a different way. #Q4PLCTalk23

[Kathy Martin @KathyMartin95]

@AkinsRayray @LeoneClark Q8R2: I’d like to see this. My knee jerk reaction is that I love that students can show their learning in a different way, but they still need to be able to write a summary. Maybe use this for students who have mastered writing a summary? I’d like to know more. #Q4PLCTALK23

[Kathy Martin @KathyMartin95]

@NikkiScimeca @LeoneClark Q8R1: TeacherMade is so effective because the turnaround time is decreased significantly in order to provide intervention or extension in a timely manner. #Q4PLCTalk23

[Kathy Martin @KathyMartin95]

@MustifulAlessi @LeoneClark Q7R2: Choosing a learning strategy is a great idea as long as students aren’t choosing the learning target. They would be more likely to choose something that they do well. Giving them a choice among targets that are a struggle would be good practice for them. #Q4PLCTalk23

[Kathy Martin @KathyMartin95]

@AkinsRayray @LeoneClark A7R1: Mini goals are so important especially when students are stressed about the big or end goal. This is very true with Q4 students who sometimes focus on the end product and forget the little details. Checklists on a project help students to focus. #Q4PLCTalk23

[Kathy Martin @KathyMartin95]

@LeoneClark A9: The next step for me is to guide my teachers into providing more student choice into their lessons. I will also continually help them look for alternative ways for students to show their learning in order to increase engagement and interest. #Q4PLCTalk23

[Kathy Martin @KathyMartin95]

@LeoneClark A8: Although we no longer have access to it, NearPod is a great form of Disrupting technology. As teachers presented a lesson and students responded, it gave the opportunity for teachers to give feedback in real time. It also fostered great student engagement. #Q4PLCTalk23

[Kathy Martin @KathyMartin95]

@LeoneClark A7: Chrissy’s story is one that I hope I can help our teachers to move toward. What resonates with me is the safety to make mistakes and students knowing where they are in the mastery of the learning targets. #Q4PLCTalk23

[Kathy Martin @KathyMartin95]

@NikkiScimeca @LeoneClark A6R2: I call this “failing up” - Failing in order to learn from mistakes, and as a result, moving up. #Q4PLCTalk23

[Kathy Martin @KathyMartin95]

@mzermenocres @LeoneClark A6R1: I love this! Giving students an opportunity to explain their answers does a couple of things. It allows the student to “prove” their answer, but it also allows the teacher the ability to pinpoint where the thinking might be off a little. #Q4PLCTalk23

[Kathy Martin @KathyMartin95]

@mzermenocres @LeoneClark Q5R2: I’m curious how you allow students to choose their writing prompts, especially if you want them to write in a specific style of writing. Do you give them a few to choose from so that they stay on topic? #Q4PLCTalk23

[Kathy Martin @KathyMartin95]

@MustifulAlessi @LeoneClark Q5R1: I like your thoughts about choice overload. Students can show their learning in so many ways, that giving them a choice, but limiting that choice is a great idea. #Q4PLCTalk23

[Kathy Martin @KathyMartin95]

@AkinsRayray @LeoneClark Q4R2: Differentiation is so important, especially for Q4 kiddos. If they aren’t engaged and see the importance of what they’re doing, they get bored and sometime exhibit unacceptable behaviors. #Q4PLCTalk23

[Kathy Martin @KathyMartin95]

@4mobleykids @LeoneClark Q4R1: Although it’s important, I find that figuring out what interests students is sometimes a struggle. What they are interested is so different from my interests at that age. Building relationships with the students will definitely help with this. #Q4PLCTalk23

[Kathy Martin @KathyMartin95]

@LeoneClark A6: I have promoted a flexible mindset by teaching students how to overcome failures and to see failures as opportunities to learn. I also have taught them to be reflective of their learning. #Q4PLCTalk23

[Kathy Martin @KathyMartin95]

@LeoneClark Q5: Pt 1 - Voice & choice gives students ownership of their learning and is often a motivator. Pt 2 - I like when students can choose their own text to use for what is being taught in RLA. #Q4PLCTalk23

[Kathy Martin @KathyMartin95]

@LeoneClark A4: As a future leader, I am always curious about what other educational leaders believe, and the research behind, certain educational initiatives. Learning about others’ philosophies is shaping the type of leader I will become. #Q4PLCTalk23

[Kathy Martin @KathyMartin95]

@Teaching_IsLife @LeoneClark R2- Although I agree with you, I also think that depends on the student. Some students need that structure and direction. You have to know which students are ready for that and which ones aren’t. #Q4PLCTalk23

[Kathy Martin @KathyMartin95]

@4mobleykids @LeoneClark R2-Good point that data is not always accurate. A student having a bad day can throw off data. You must know your students and having students track their progress is also a powerful tool. #Q4PLCTalk23