R is for REAL Reflection
…person staring back. That’s not the kind of reflection we are talking about here. Reflection in a 21st Century learning sense is a key component of personalized learning. Reflection allows…
Read more…person staring back. That’s not the kind of reflection we are talking about here. Reflection in a 21st Century learning sense is a key component of personalized learning. Reflection allows…
Read more…me! Also, the research is super sound about the benefit of reflection in both project-based and service learning. Without solid reflection, learning is limited and diminished. (cite). Reflection can come…
Read more…all know, this has to be deliberately built into the schedule. So, what can this look like? Here are 8 methods for reflection in project-based learning. Reflection in project and…
Read moreVideo reflection + social interaction The role of feedback and reflection are key strategies in best middle level practice for students and educators alike. Finding engaging ways for this exchange…
Read more…we worked on using digital tools to change student goal-setting and reflection. We’ve done some goal-setting with students in the past, but not in as systematic as a way, nor…
Read more…suggested screencasting. This tech-savvy 5th grade boy explained the applications and use of the reflection tool, Screencast-o-matic, a Google Chrome App. The fifth graders were immediately intrigued and interested in…
Read more…your progress, and plan for the future. 1. Slideshows There are many ways to use this tool for community reflection and celebration. It is neat to look at pictures from…
Read more…stated, I firmly believe that reflection is a necessary part of the learning process, and by not reflecting we are missing out on opportunities to acknowledge successes and address challenges….
Read more…year? The opportunity for each 5th and 6th grader to tell the story of their learning through video evidence and reflection. It’s these “Learner Story” videos they share at their…
Read more…my Shadow Puppet tour of the school. Ubiquitous reflection My colleagues and I value reflection. To support the notion that learning and reflecting takes place everywhere and should not be…
Read more…the things that lie ahead. (Yvonne Woon) Learning without reflection is a waste. Reflection without learning is dangerous. ( Confucius) Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection…
Read more…year-end reflection tools and activities 8 methods for reflection in project-based learning Education, funny families and international espionage Assessing tech-rich instruction Mathew’s Y.E.A.R. at The Compass School Encouraging students to…
Read more…the reflection, because he’s not having to try to figure out how to do a high quality reflection and then transfer that as a writing piece. Additionally, I did use…
Read more…relaxing reading along with my reflection. Also some removing of hex bug brains and replacing them with better brains, but that’s a different blogpost. As all work and no play…
Read more…to-do lists. There’s always more grading to do. More planning to do. More emails to return. But reflection– it’s critical to inspiration and growth as a teacher. For many of…
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…and reflect. If they stay in one form of reflection, then I would encourage them to try another one, another avenue and really try to create a body of reflection…
Read more…Learning the skills to direct their own learning, that requires self-direction. 2. Teach reflection skills Really work on teaching reflection skills. I found that having a tool for reflection, certain…
Read more…space for reflection, whether in a PLC, PLN, or prompting questions, reflection can powerfully impact practice. Reflection shouldn’t just happen in the summer, these ideas for teacher reflection can be…
Read more…of reflection. I’ve challenged them to grapple with the idea that deep learning requires a certain level of reflection. I’ve pushed them to think, if they agree reflection is crucial…
Read more…as they worked through several cycles of inquiry, action, and reflection. Students also had access to iPads with which to record their reflections, using simple and accessible tools such as…
Read more…and feel a sense of urgency. Reflection/Evidence Gathering/Goal Setting for Continued Work: Ask students to stop and take the next 10 minutes to record their thinking (possibly from a reflection…
Read more…form of reflection: I do call it an email reflection, and so now when they hear the word reflection, I think that they are correlating the, “Okay, now I have…
Read more…meeting this important milestone once again. 1. Student reflection End-of-year reflection allows students to consolidate their learning. It allows them to document their learning to share with their communities. And…
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…evidence of their accomplishments from the year, using the previous year’s reflection to inform the current one. We had the chance to sit down with a student just finishing 11th…
Read more…Design reflection opportunities. Reflection is a critical part of service learning. It is where the learning often takes place and can become part of your formative assessment. See these reflection…
Read more…on students fluctuated between teacher created reflection templates to platforms such as FlipGrid, photo evidence, Instagram posts, written reflection, etc. 3. Team-building is key This type of PBL work requires…
Read moreInquiry Question: How might personalization through self-reflection, self-assessment, and flexible grouping and scheduling across grades 3 and 4 at Proctor Elementary School positively impact student engagement and achievement? After…
Read more…and learn the names of the spring plants emerging in the forest. “We don’t learn from experience…we learn from reflecting on experience.” And reflection is where we make meaning. Just…
Read more…needs but also are a reflection of the importance of student agency in learning as they work to meet graduation proficiencies.” Clarify Your Purpose Clarifying your own purposes for PLPs…
Read more…was quiet. There was a high degree of students really thinking about how to present their reflection material. Thinking about not just what their message on reflection was, but me…
Read moreStudent reflection with Adobe Voice and Explain Everything Students at Fayston Elementary School worked hard this year with their team of teachers, not just to implement personal learning plans (PLPs),…
Read more…reflection. These can be exit tickets, journal entries, blog posts, and more. Here are some great prompts to get your students thinking about reflection: tickets out/reflections Create/find assessment tools. Review…
Read more…on their learning.” Teachers become collaborators, guiding students to resources, helping connect them with mentors, and prompting frequent reflection to help students make meaning of their learning. Launching the projects…
Read more…curriculum into palatable portions. Similarly, capturing the story of a project humanizes the documentation and reflection requirements of PLPs. Check out the stories told by Fayston Elementary School students about…
Read more…remote learning environments. Reflection Regular reflection is a key part of project-based and service learning. Schedule weekly reflection opportunities digitally or on paper, just as online journals such as Seesaw…
Read more…of reflection, hope, and growth. These crystalline days of early January offer us a chance to reconnect with one another, and reset our learning environment. To regroup, reflect and reach….
Read more…learning doable. Did we mention how important that is for young adolescents? For instance, we know that in Vermont schools implementing Personal Learning Plans (PLPs), student goal setting and reflection…
Read more…has been empowering for students – giving them opportunities to choose what matters to them and set personally meaningful goals. An important part of this process is self-reflection. To grow…
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…And part of my reflection around that was on reflection, how it also ties into having students reflect really gets into then them knowing themselves, but also you knowing them…
Read more…and needs but also are a reflection of the importance of student agency in learning as they work to meet graduation proficiencies.” Clarify Your Purpose Clarifying your own purposes for…
Read more…3. Be intentional about student reflection Not only is the process highly scaffolded, but teachers are very intentional about student reflection. As students set goals around the learning target, they…
Read more…easy to say, “Oh, it looks like you need to work on this community partner reflection.” So, everything is just like right there. All the assignments, and all the outcomes…
Read more…order to make it better How can I help my peers do better? Develop e-Portfolios (or PLPs, in Vermont) that grow over time and feature deep reflection. Each entry of…
Read more…well as other sources Video production quality Video production quality PLP reflection on the project for Digital Learning with link to mash-up PLP reflection on the project for French tying…
Read more…preserve PLP Google Sites. 2. The Slideshow: Linden O’s Bee Garden Another video reflection, in more of a slideshow format, incorporating photos taken during a project-based learning (PBL) unit on…
Read more…to which the student’s reflection suggests satisfaction”). Capturing student reflection with a discrete, consistent set of questions, as in the video above, can provide you with valuable data. As the…
Read more…at WCAX, who the students adored and look forward to hearing back from. Wrap up reflection At the end of the unit, Elliott led a reflection circle about the project….
Read more…can post reflection questions for students on a padlet, and they can fill them in anonymously or not. SO many ways for this to be a fun reflection tool, like…
Read more…addition to the gallery walk display of student projects grades 6th through 8th. So what did these test pilots discover? 1. Capturing evidence and reflection of process with Protean Protean…
Read more…reflection, and celebration. And they used this framework to improve their school’s infrastructure in powerful ways. Outdoor classroom, anyone? It’s the last two weeks of school and Leland & Gray…
Read more…menu and reflection document. Sample letter to families Distance learning activity reflection plan Universal design calls for reducing barriers for everyone. Universal access for White River means that each student…
Read more…performance task) and a reflection. Students can tag their posts so that they can access them in an organized way. Tags are called “folders” in SeeSaw, and teachers can set…
Read more…are just some examples of Hazen’s efforts to make reflection and agency part of the school culture. This year, students engaged in conversations with neighbors, friends, family members, elder partners,…
Read more…using the same framework of human needs? Community Building, Reflection and Lots of Student Voice Student voice, reflection, and community building were the essential ingredients of this Radical Reset. Sunshine,…
Read more…reflection and repetition. Mindfulness: It takes a steely resolve to carve ten minutes out of a busy school day for one specific activity. Reflection: We know how much students benefit…
Read more…of reflection in education, especially in a technology-rich environment where new apps, opinions, devices, and ideas come so fast it can be difficult to give them the time they deserve….
Read moreKeeping your resolution to reflect My colleague, Meredith Swallow, recently shared a post about the importance of reflection in her professional growth, which got me thinking. She points her readers…
Read moreWhat’s your school song? A few months ago I wrote about not spending enough time on personal reflection. It is incredibly easy to be immersed in the many “Top 10”…
Read more…one of the most popular requests. There’s power having students talk through their evidence of learning and reflection all on one screen and easily exported to their personal learning plan…
Read more…that can provide history, reflection, multimedia explanation and the rich wealth of resources that can tell the story of a place. They’re the fulfillment of the promise of augmented reality,…
Read more…Steps to a Student-Led Conference Establish Methods and Format (Google Doc, Slideshow, Binder with Papers) Planning Materials to be Shared (Goals, Evidence, Reflection) Communicate with Parents (Schedule, Ask for their…
Read more…needed. Keeping public track through blogging Another means of keeping track of student progress, as well as to allow students access to a public audience, engage in on-going reflection, and…
Read moreThe Six Question Framework for reflection As the end of June nears and students take their final exams, clear out their lockers, and begin sleeping in until noon, teachers are…
Read more…design this yourself. Keep it simple! 6. Think about reflection. Much of the learning in PBL happens in reflection. How can students learn to start thinking about their own learning?…
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