Skylar Clark

4th Grade Teacher & Grad Student

[Skylar Clark @MissSClark16]

@ak_leeg I was wondering the same thing! I went into Blackboard and saw that the sign-ups to host only went through Week 10!

[Skylar Clark @MissSClark16]

@MissStevenson17 A10. I would give myself a solid 6. I still have a ways to go, but I am much further ahead than Week 1! #wemake19

[Skylar Clark @MissSClark16]

@rachel_vangor A8. As far as the Arduino projects go, I think my students would love the ones that we did the first week. They are simple enough that my students would get a good grip on them and not get too frustrated, but still demonstrate problem solving skills. #wemake19

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@MissStevenson17 A9. I have not had a chance to work on the first one yet. I started it, and got frustrated so I will be going back to it. I think that one is the hardest for me! #wemake19

[Skylar Clark @MissSClark16]

@rachel_vangor A7. I absolutely feel more confidant! It is really helpful to know that there are so man resources available for help and troubleshooting. Something I still need to work on is the more complex Arduino projects. I struggle with the ones that have so many wires! #wemake19

[Skylar Clark @MissSClark16]

@rachel_vangor A6. I think that this course has really brought the idea of making and creating to the surface for me. This is an idea that I have always been fond of, but this course really helped me understand more ways to incorporate it! #wemake19

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@rachel_vangor A5. I usually talk to @Mr_Ferara and @MissPirro, then talk it through with my dad! #wemake19

[Skylar Clark @MissSClark16]

@rachel_vangor A4. #wemake19

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@CourtneyG1511 A3. I think that my older students could handle working on the first few Arduino projects. My fifth and sixth graders would love it! #wemake19

[Skylar Clark @MissSClark16]

@CourtneyG1511 A2. I do not have any experience with a makerspace in my school or classroom. I know that our high school building has a technology department that has some resemblance of a makerspace. #wemake19

[Skylar Clark @MissSClark16]

@CourtneyG1511 A1. Yes and no. The first night was so confusing, but once I got the hang of it the next several projects were easy! I feel like these last few are giving me a run for my money though! #wemake19

[Skylar Clark @MissSClark16]

@MsScanlon22 A10. I love this question! I don't know if it counts as an aha moment because it is something I knew before, but the chapter really solidified that my micromanaging habits are reallyyy not helping my students. My aha was realizing I need to work on this. #wemake19

[Skylar Clark @MissSClark16]

@MsScanlon22 A9. I have my students reflect on things like iReady scores and RTI goals quite often, but I think I could get better at giving opportunities to reflect on self-growth in other areas too! #wemake19

[Skylar Clark @MissSClark16]

@anthony_gambina A8. Coding projects in general require students to practice problem solving. Students have an end-result in mind (bonus points if they get to choose what the end-result is) and have to use their skills to get there! #wemake19

[Skylar Clark @MissSClark16]

@anthony_gambina A7. My students are most engaged when they get to play a phonics game or a game that reinforces skills they have already learned. They're comfortable enough with the concepts that they can work independently and they get to have fun with their peers while also learning! #wemake19

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@anthony_gambina A6. I think that providing real-world examples in lectures and note-taking will help engage students. This will also give them the opportunity to want to participate in a discussion about the topic rather than just listen to the teacher talk. #wemake19

[Skylar Clark @MissSClark16]

@JaclynnDefina A5. Almost none! I will spend at most 5 minutes out of a 30 minute period lecturing to my students about a new phonics rule or strategy and the rest of the time is spent doing guided practice with that skill or reviewing previous skills. #wemake19

[Skylar Clark @MissSClark16]

@JaclynnDefina A4. I think just remembering that not all students are going to learn the concept just because you have taught it to them is crucial with this idea! Giving the opportunity for mistakes and providing experiences that are engaging to all are just some ideas! #wemake19

[Skylar Clark @MissSClark16]

@WesternWhitney A3. Honestly, I have to walk away from my students sometimes so that I don't give in and give them the answer. I find that allowing them the space to productively struggle often will help them to get to the answer on their own. #wemake19

[Skylar Clark @MissSClark16]

@WesternWhitney A2. I think that Wise Leader might be my weakness. I like to over-prepare and micromanage everything that my students are doing and I need to let go of that a little bit! #wemake19