Todaysmeet+backwall+1-22-10+with+TWelch

Sorry I didn't post yesterday, but I was concerned about missing oral duscussion because I was concentrating on mastering this new skill, which is something I do more easily in quiet. = Remember to start at the bottom and read UP :) =

Looking forward to reviewing the backwall and digesting our meeting. Tom at 4:56 AM, 23 Jan 2010 via web That would be awesome! We have the talent in our ranks! Julia at 2:29 PM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Yes!! to a German immersion program. Jane Brailsford at 2:27 PM, 22 Jan 2010 via web aha! I can do 10% backward seminar on Fridays...that makes sense to me without a lot of stress! Kimberly at 1:42 PM, 22 Jan 2010 via web For those who haven't...look into Understanding by Design Ashleigh at 12:26 PM, 22 Jan 2010 via web That will begin to create pockets within the district that hopefully would spread and gain interest. Ashleigh at 12:14 PM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Those who are "ready" need to start doing the things we have been talking about...goal setting and linguafolio Ashleigh at 12:14 PM, 22 Jan 2010 via web I have a few ideas about why we don't have immersion but they are many. Julia at 12:11 PM, 22 Jan 2010 via web How do we help languages get out of the box? Tom at 12:10 PM, 22 Jan 2010 via web What "boxes" are we still in with our thinking? Tom at 12:09 PM, 22 Jan 2010 via web What "boxes" are we still in with our thinking? Tom at 12:09 PM, 22 Jan 2010 via web [|www.scteachervillage.com/] how do you guys feel about this site? Ben at 12:01 PM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Despite the mass-appeal of facebook. I still feel disconnected from the rest of my colleagues (i miss you guys :( What am I doing wrong? Ben at 11:59 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Why don't we have German immersion....will we ever have it? Ashleigh at 11:58 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web What evidence can I share with my students to convince them of the value of self-directed learning? Ben at 11:39 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web What tests are you thinking of? Ashleigh at 11:37 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web will standardized tests be a good measure of my students' learning with this program? How would one ward off the skeptics if not? Ben at 11:36 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web I would love layout ideas also. Ashleigh at 11:36 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web is there a way I could change the layout of my classroom to be more conducive to this new approach? Ben at 11:32 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Eventually, we will have results to show others to bring them on board. Ashleigh at 11:32 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web they can be scared at first....but we are not forcing anything on them Ashleigh at 11:32 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web introducing an idea like this is a skill in and of itself. we're liable to scare the beejezus out of people Ben at 11:31 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web by allowing them to explore their interests in the subject matter Ashleigh at 11:29 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web could be making better use of the student's time Ashleigh at 11:28 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web This is a good idea...in my experience that block is only being used to help the lower 15 students while the rest read or do homework....we Ashleigh at 11:27 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web could the intervention block be used to continue to see students that we would normally not see for a semester? Ben at 11:26 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web At the middle school level, couldn't we use the "intervention block" to dialog with these students? Kimberly at 11:24 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Ben---you have any ideas?? I would LOVE ideas on this! Dawn at 11:24 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Ben---you have any ideas?? I would LOVE ideas on this! Dawn at 11:24 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web What kind of system can we set up to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and then have a process to reflect and adjust (quickly)? Ben at 11:20 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web I would like to have immersion available for all grades. Julia at 11:09 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Students must identify goals before the break for when they come back. Tom at 11:06 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Aha moment -- be ready to document growth that occurs. Block scheduling - not just trying to revive. Tom at 11:05 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web I have 21 invites to Google Wave. Post your email addy if you want Ben at 10:41 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Policy wish list: allowing students to place in language classes based on score (maybe STAMP test?) Evangeline at 10:30 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Policy wish list: allowing students to place in language classes based on score (maybe STAMP test?) Evangeline at 10:30 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web I agree Jamee...I want to be able to do that! Dawn at 10:27 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web We would benefit from training about levels of proficiency so we can all be on the same page & communicate the same info Jamee at 10:26 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web How do we keep ourselves going, and excited as our other responsibilities try to take over our attention? Tom at 10:10 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Need to be sure we have a really flexible system so it can adapt to new technology as it develops Tom at 10:09 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web LinguaFolio, Jr.! This looks like something we should be using at the PIP sites! Jamee at 10:08 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Consider "blind scoring" of assessments across the district Tom at 10:05 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web What about a "language guide" who could help any learner in the district? Tom at 10:02 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Example, skip 2, and get credit for 2 if they successfully complete level 3? Jason at 9:43 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web

Would it be possible to offer retro-active credit, like college, for a student who successfully skips a level, if they have the ability? Jason at 9:42 AM, 22 Jan 2010

via web Just seeing if I can get in.. Rachel at 9:39 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Just seeing if I can get in.. Rachel at 9:39 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web That doesn't change personal opinion. Ashleigh at 9:38 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web How is your administration against FB use? It's because Dr. Woodward saw some benefits with it and Twitter, etc., that we got the open acces Jason at 9:37 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Meredith it was accepted...is your email validated? Dawn at 9:34 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web repetitive course work Evangeline at 9:32 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web It seems like we need policies that reward achievement, such as a mechanism for allowing students to "place out" of repetiti Evangeline at 9:32 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web I would love to use Facebook and other networking sites with my students. Again, how can I do this if admin is against it? Ashleigh at 9:24 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Dawn, how do we know when we have been accepted? It still says that my request has been sent to you to be accepted. Meredith Steeper at 9:24 AM, 22 Jan

2010 via web Please view the pages on the wiki and post relevant comments on the designated page as well. Dawn at 9:22 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web It is a bit funny that we are all multitasking but we are not allowed to let our students do this due to technology restrictions. Meredith Steeper at 9:22 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Please post links under the "links" page on the wiki :) Dawn at 9:21 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Sorry I'm behind...been having technical difficulties, but @http://linguafolio.unl.edu/ Kimberly at 9:19 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web 5 Dangerous Things Your Kids should do clip: @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-VacaaN75o Kimberly at 9:18 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web What is the next logical step? Stephanie at 9:14 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web We have to teach our kids responsible use of tech and foster TRUST with the community/parents Dawn at 9:13 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Stephanie--I can't read the rest of your comment Evangeline at 9:13 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web We are finding the in the immerison programs there isn't something in place to help students who aren't making progress in the L2. What's t Stephanie at 9:06 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web My big problem is how to manage the data--what next logical step to take Evangeline at 9:06 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web true. There is no NOELLA for German Evangeline at 9:05 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web NOELLA doesn't assess all languages. Julia at 9:04 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web I struggle with FLES assessment that is appropriate and assesses language production vs. language comprehension and discreet point. Julia at 9:04 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web the big question is what do you do once you get the data? Evangeline at 9:04 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web What kinds of interventions will be put in place to help students who aren't making progress in L2? Who will provide the interventions? Stephanie at 9:03 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web there are nationally normed online assessments, (NOELLA), interview approaches (SOPA) and of course, teacher created assessments Evangeline at 9:03 AM,

22 Jan 2010 via web there are loads of assessments appropriate for assessing elementary level language learning Evangeline at 9:02 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web How will we measure and monitor L2 proficiency--especially at the elementary level? Stephanie at 9:00 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web How will the documentation look? Will we, as a district, create a "checklist" for each level and language to keep us equally accountable? Meredith Steeper at 8:59 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web I know I have failed to create trust lately, especially for my 6th graders because there are so many. But, that can't be an excuse! Meredith Steeper at 8:50 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Including students in the learning community Ashleigh at 8:49 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web I have the David and Goliath article with me if anyone wants to read or copy. Kimberly at 8:26 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web We're making history! Ruta at 8:22 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web I'm ready. Where do we start? Meredith Steeper at 8:13 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZo1m2ZUDl8 Tom at 8:12 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZo1m2ZUDl8 Tom at 8:12 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web I agree that standards based instruction limits those at the top if a teacher only teaches grade level standards. However, I have witnessed Cheryl at 8:12 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web You have to copy the address and paste it into your browser in order to pull it up Evangeline at 8:12 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web It doesn't work because only the top line of the address is linked Evangeline at 8:11 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqlvvKZIbCM Evangeline at 8:10 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Can we post live weblinks here? For example, here is a cute clip of singing penguins. @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqlvvKZIbCM Evangeline at 8:10 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Dawn, how much freedom will we have to actually start doing this in our classrooms? Ashleigh at 8:08 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web I loved the selection from le Petit Prince yesterday. What a way to end on a high note. Evangeline at 8:07 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Is this scary, or what?? Tom at 8:05 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Is this scary, or what?? Tom at 8:05 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Good morning everyone! Dawn at 8:03 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web Good morning everyone! Dawn at 8:03 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web