PIIC Coaches Meeting

Table of Contents

Objectives:

Share out:

Please Do Now:

BDA 1:

BEFORE

DURING

AFTER

BDA 2:

BEFORE

DURING

AFTER

Online Course:

LiveBinder:

February 20, 2014

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Objectives:

• To implement strategies for integrating deeper vocabulary learning in the content areas
• To explore and share various online vocabulary resources
• To continue to refine a plan for successful “first interactions” in schools
• To identify strategies for providing effective professional development
• To take a "big picture" look at what you are doing through PIIC
• To begin the online course pilot

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"To know oneself is to study oneself in action with another person"
-Bruce Lee

Share out:

• What's new in your schools?
• What are you hearing? Is there any positive buzz from what you are doing with PIIC and PLN?
• Recent in-service sessions?

Please Do Now:

• What is one good way to ensure that professional learning is effective.
  • Write 1-3 sentences.
  • Share out

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BDA 1:

BEFORE

Please Do Now:
Think about the word "vocabulary."
How many synonyms can you list? Antonyms? Related words? How could you illustrate this term?

DURING

• Break into 4 groups to explore online vocabulary resources
  • Group 1:
    • Lingro
    • Shahi
  • Group 2:
    • Lexipedia
    • Snappy Words
  • Group 3:
    • Word Hippo
    • Wordnik.com
  • Group 4:
    • MathWords
    • A Math Dictionary for Kids

• Be prepared to present your resources

AFTER

Identify one of these resources you could use with another teacher. Turn and talk.

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BDA 2:

BEFORE

Please Do Now:
Quotation Mingle:
You have a paper with a quotation on it. Please move around the room and share it with others. Write down their quotations on your page. How many can you collect?

Discussion: What are we looking at here?

DURING

• Grouping:
  • You have a slip with a word on it. Your word goes with one or two others to form a set that makes sense. Find your groups.
• 10 Good Ways...
  • With your partners, read the introduction to "10 Good Ways..."
  • Read the 2 points assigned to your group.
    • Where have you seen these?
    • What problems do they present?
    • What would be an effective alternative?
  • Divide your chart paper in half
    • Create graphics showing a positive alternative to your 2 points.

AFTER

Share a specific example of how you could use one of these alternatives in your work with teachers.

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Online Course:

Getting Started...

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LiveBinder:

Group work session
LiveBinder

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Ticket Out:
One more good way:
Write one more good way to ensure BAD professional learning