Melissa Howard

High School Social Studies Teacher

[Melissa Howard @mshoward44]

@MandiTolenEDU It allows the information to become yours. By taking it in and "reproducing" it in your way, with your own visuals, the material is no longer foreign, but yours. Relevancy and ownership help deepen understanding and spark curiosity! #ditchbook

[Melissa Howard @mshoward44]

@techcoachjuarez Love this! That phrase "thought representation" makes it about what you know versus what you can draw! Thank for you that! #ditchbook

[Melissa Howard @mshoward44]

@MandiTolenEDU I want to create my own sketchnotes for each unit I teach. This way, I have not only words but visuals. By improving and practicing for me, hopefully I can become more comfortable embracing it in my classroom! #ditchbook

[Melissa Howard @mshoward44]

@MandiTolenEDU @Procreate My Apple Pencil has been a game changer! #ditchbook

[Melissa Howard @mshoward44]

@KarlyMoura @jmattmiller Ah yes! thank you for sharing! sketch notes can be intimidating for me, as I too lack artistic talent! #ditchbook

[Melissa Howard @mshoward44]

@KerryParrishArt I never thought of that!

[Melissa Howard @mshoward44]

@MandiTolenEDU @Kdmiller4 @manuelherrera33 @sylviaduckworth @wterral @mospillman @HeckAwesome thanks for the great resources! #ditchbook

[Melissa Howard @mshoward44]

@sixthisgoal I love the piece about individuality. It really does allow them to make their learning theirs. #ditchbook

[Melissa Howard @mshoward44]

@MandiTolenEDU A1:
I love the fact that it lets them tell their own story. They take in information and create their own visuals, characters, and stories. This helps them to engage and remember! #ditchbook

[Melissa Howard @mshoward44]

Melissa from Maine here! I don't use any textbooks, and am looking forward to learning more about sketch notes! #ditchbook

[Melissa Howard @mshoward44]

@DelaneyELDiana @TanELLclassroom @kruu_justin Try it out! I gave them a "pre-assessment", focusing on what they think it will be like, why it might be good, struggles we may have...etc. and will revisit at the end!! Student perception, perspective, and input is so valuable!

[Melissa Howard @mshoward44]

@TanELLclassroom Yes! Love that!

[Melissa Howard @mshoward44]

@kruu_justin A6:
Say thank you. It's an easy and meaningful way to recognize the hard work they are putting in and the growth they are making. #coteachat

[Tan K Huynh (he/his) 🇱🇦🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈 @TanKHuynh]

@kruu_justin A4.
Those this is not a model of co-teaching, I use this as a framework when sharing the same space w/ Ts. #CoTeachat

[Melissa Howard @mshoward44]

@TanELLclassroom A5: Be kind, but consistent.
Recognize their perspective and understand where they are coming from. This helps you to approach and meet them where they are. But, be consistent in pushing for growth. We only grow when we are pushed out of our comfort zone! #coteachat

[Melissa Howard @mshoward44]

LOVE this! #coteachat

[Ready•Set•Coteach (Allyson, John, & Ashley) @readysetcoteach]

@AndreaHonigsfel We were inspired by your session on #collaboration practices so we made our own! Check them out...what do you think? 😁 #coteachat

[Melissa Howard @mshoward44]

@TanELLclassroom A3:
When working with a T who isn't yet comfortable, you can't prescribe the lesson for them. Rather, work with them, inviting them to have a conversation and active role in planning. Feeling as though one person is doing all the planning is off-putting, be a team! #coteachat