Using the topic of current Olympic athletes and the Carousel Brainstorming (46) strategy, I would provide scholars with articles about athletes who will be competing in the Tokoyo Olympics. Examples of athletes could include Simone Biles, Kyra Condie, Colin Duffy, Zion Wright. Scholars would work in groups to justify why their given athlete is the best Olympian. The carousel activity allows for collaboration, as well as movement about the room. The use of different colors of markers for each group is also great for visual learners and creates a sense of accountability.
I would like to try the Affinity Diagram strategy in my class. There would have to be some adaptations because first graders would struggle to write on sticky notes. However, they could draw their ideas. We wouldn't do 5 ideas. Five ideas would be to much for them but one or two ideas would work. After they present their ideas I could help them organize similar ideas into groups. I think we could get some good discussion from this strategy as the groups present.
Amanda Rouse- PLA@103 Many of the strategies in this chapter naturally lend themselves to movement and collaboration (and pulling in media literacy is something we can all do without much effort in at least a few lessons each day). The strategies in this chapter all have some component of collaboration. In addition, movement around the room is either already built in based on the strategy OR it could easily be brought in. Any time we can have scholars moving and actively learning rather than passively sitting/learning, it's a good thing. I feel it's important to note that movement and collaboration both: * need to be modeled. Not every scholar knows how to do either or both. * may be a real struggle for some scholars and adaptations may need to be made. These should not ostracize the scholar, but allow them to participate in a way that works best for their learning style and/or level of comfort within the classroom. (Being forced to collaborate or punished for not collaborating is the very best way to make a scholar despise working with others for the rest of their life.)
I definitely agree with the two notes you made about modeling and making adaptations. I noticed during Summer Advantage that some of my first graders didn't know what corners were when we used Four Corners.
I completely agree that is important to model the strategy and have adapt to every learner inside the classroom. You do not want students to become discouraged from working in groups. I loved reading about the different strategies in Chapter 7 that involve moving and how to incorporate these in my role as a reading interventionist.
Tynesia Bowe- Thea Bowman Academy Gary, IN Utilizing strategies such as SCAMPER I would incorporate movement by having scholars move about the room accessing QR Codes that house the questions identified in the SCAMPER graphic organizer (under Key Ideas to Keep in Mind) to brainstorm alternative ideas using a range of ideas groups can choose from. I would include media literacy by not only teaching scholars about accessing QR Codes but also how to create QR Codes. Collaboration will ensue when groups are asked to create a new product to sell as a group activity and create a QR Code that links to information about the product.
Sarah Williams-Chapel Hill Academy I could use the inferential ladder strategy when analyzing new texts in language arts. For example, I could choose a topic, then pull various poems that address the topic. The students could then discuss how the poem addresses the topic, using the 4 rungs of the ladder (senses, meaning, assumptions/conclusions, and actions. Then they could take turns adding text evidence to the different rungs on the classroom ladder. To pull in media literacy, the texts could be accessed on their chromebooks, or at the end of the activity, I could have a question posted on google classroom or padlet, that helps them wrap up their thinking on the what has been shared on the ladder.
I really like the idea of trying to find ways to include media integration in language arts. We live in such a technological society and our scholars are already heavily involved in media. I find in quite easy to include media integration into most lessons.
Dr. Deborah Godwin-Starks Timothy L Johnson Academy Fort Wayne, IN
Hello, A way I could possibly involve movement, collaboration and media literacy within the scope of a create- level project is by utilizing the Affinity Diagram strategy analytical tool. This is a new strategy I would like to try. It seems to be used to help scholars brainstorm their ideas and encourage independent thinking. This is a new strategy, I think for lower grades for example kindergarten, I would give a question or centering thought. “What can you write about? After discussing and choosing sample topics such as, Family, Animals, Things to play with, etc. Scholars will silently brainstorm their ideas. After gathering their thoughts and ideas, scholars will draw a picture, write a word, or short phrase on an index card or sticky note to display their thoughts/ ideas. In a whole group setting scholars will review and discuss all postings displayed. Using the topics chosen, scholars will categorize/ sort similar ideas under appropriate group heading. Then decide on topic. Scholars will then collaboratively choose the topic to write about that reflects or represent scholars interest.
The strategy that I liked was the affinity diagram. I liked how you could use sticky notes to help get a category to present to the class. I also liked use the variation using the red, blue, and yellow dot. I also liked the problem solving strategy. These all involve movement and deep thinking skills. I think you would need to role play how to use these strategies in order to keep scholars focused and working together.
I would like to develop Strategy 49 more. I really like the idea of the Six Thinking Hats. In fact, I would like my future fifth graders to discuss, "The Lack of Total Citizen Participation in the Campaign to Vaccinate for COVID-19." From past experiences, I know that my scholars have strong opinions and I would like to observe their participation in this discussion. I have already found an article on the subject. I will divide the class into smaller groups, choose a leader and assign a hat color to each group. I have also begun the process of creating colored hats to place with each group. I will assign a question for each group depending on their hat color and observe their interactions. I will also have each group report out with their answers. I am looking forward to an awesome activity in my classroom.
Dr. Deborah Godwin-Starks, Timothy L Johnson Academy Fort Wayne, IN
I really like the use of Covid as a foundational aspect of the project. It's not very often that such a completely ubiquitous event comes along that also has such a wide variety of opinions on how it should be handled. This will generate countless opportunities for discussion.
A strategy I could see being very hands on for younger grades is Investigation. You could read to scholars and then post clues (multi media resources) around the room that scaffold for the scholars the process of drawing conclusions for themselves. They could give themselves spy names and create magnifying glasses that they keep to reuse this strategy for different texts just to increase engagement. Scholars could also post videos of themselves explaining "how they cracked the code" or drew conclusions from the text once they are done. I think this would be a great way to keep the younger students engaged in text. Taylor Pritchard PLA 103
Mindi Spychalski PLA@103 I love this idea. The scholars would really have fun with this and be engaged. We should try this next year at PLA@103. I look forward to it.
In a Problem-Solving (#45) project, collaboration and media literacy are natural aspects. I have been part of a cross-curricular project based on brown fields on the near east side of Indianapolis. Students were divided into long term groups (collaboration) and given the task of researching possible solutions to a specific empty lot next to the school. The group would then present to the rest of the grade level (media literacy). The groups were responsible for looking into city zoning laws, pros and cons of any solution (playground, apartments, different retail spaces, etc), costs, time to develop, and community opinion and support. The proposals were presented to the rest of the students and peer judged through rubrics. Movement could be incorporated by having different stations for groups to work (computer, art, phone banks, etc)as students researched and constructed their presentations.
Again, all these strategies would need to be greatly modified for kindergarten. The idea that popped into my head for the Carousel Brainstorming strategy would be to use it when I introduce nouns. We use a lot of anchor charts using mainly pictures for kindergarten understanding and I could modify this strategy by having students draw pictures of items for each noun group - person, place, thing or animal - rather than writing their ideas. Rather than doing one anchor chart all together, I would split the class into groups around the room with their own chart paper and have them brainstorm and generate ideas and draw pictures for each category for a set amount of time. Markers always make it more exciting! Then the groups would rotate around the room to view each others' work and meet back together to share what they saw, agreed with or disagreed with, their favorite drawings. We would refer to these student-generated noun charts throughout the year rather than a teacher-generated one. Great use of movement, collaboration and ownership!
I also like the 6 thinking hats. I cold get the colored hats and they could wear the hat for their job. Then the problem could be introduced and discussed amongst the class. I think they would have fun and keep involved in this type of discussion. Kay Clabaugh Timothy L. Johnson Academy, Fort Wayne, In
I am thinking of using the Hits and Spots as part of a school song writing project I am planning for this year. It will allow the scholars to work together as they discuss which themes or ideas they think should be included in the lyrics.
I also hope this project, and using Hits and Spots, will help with media literacy as the scholars research other school songs as well as use lyric and music writing softwares.
I like the 6 thinking hats, I have participated as a part of this model. I really liked hearing others ideas and answers. I think this could lend itself to either science or social studies. I could definitely use it for when we talk about pollution and protecting our environment. I think this would be good to pull in what have we done in the past and how our Earth is trying to move forward with pollution and conservation of our planet. Jennifer Janusaitis- Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
This year I would like to implement the Problem Solving Strategy with out STEM Bins. I have numerous bins with different materials in each one, I think it would be great to present a problem and ask the scholars to engineer a solution! They could even incorporate the Carousel Technique mid project and go around the classroom to view how their peers are tackling to project.
I love the idea of using STEM bins for this strategy! I also use STEM bins in my classroom, but I love the idea of centering a project around them. Brittany Connett PLA@93
I would like to try the HITS and SPOTS strategy in my classroom this year. I like scholars work in groups and discussing and talking together. They get to solve problem by working together. I also would like to try the Six Thinking hats. I feel the young scholars would have fun with this activity while teaching them different roles and view points.
I would like to implement strategy 46: Carousel Brainstorming. I liked that this strategy has students moving around the room and collaborating with others. The book's example of using this strategy for writing topic sentences and supporting examples for an ELA paper was an excellent idea. I find that students usually have a hard time creating topic sentences on their own at the beginning of the year and this strategy would give them more support by allowing them to brainstorm ideas to use with their classmates.
Strategy 44 Affinity Diagram would be good to use for collaboration and movement. We have used something similar in which we wrote and drew facts about animals that were in our nonfiction article. Students came together in groups to brainstorm facts and then move to another poster and write and draw facts. One extension of it would be to have concepts that are more open and have students create pictures on sticky notes related to the concepts.
Strategy 46 - Carousel Brainstorming - is a great way to incorporate cooperative learning while also pushing each person in the group to "brainstorm" ideas for a bigger project. Brainstorming allows scholars to put forth ideas and not have a wrong answer. This will encourage those scholars who are typically quiet to share their ideas without feeling defeated.
I'm familiar with SCAMPER and Six Thinking Hats and really enjoyed both strategies when they were used in my gifted training classes. I think I would like to try Carousel Brainstorming with my third graders though. It naturally lends itself to movement and collaboration and would be easy to incorporate media literacy in also. One of our science standards has to do with students developing solutions that could be implemented to reduce the impact of weather related hazards. I think this topic would work well with this strategy.
I have always loved the Six Thinking Hats. I used this strategy, often, when I was teaching SS and Science. Everytime we used this strategy, the scholars had to pick a different color hat. This got them out of their comfort zone and really got them thinking from all different perspectives.
I would like to see the SCAMPER strategy in action.
I would like to try the HITS and SPOTS strategy with my teachers this year. I think these strategies would be very beneficial for not only my scholars but for my teachers. These strategies will help drive effective instruction and promoting an environment of higher order thinking and critical thinking.
I think that the hits and spots strategy might work well in a PD to brainstorm, discuss, and find the best solutions to problems that are effecting our scholars/staff at our school.
As a math/science teacher, I believe that strategy 45 problem solving is very important skill to master. Using real-world problems does not only improve engagement but provide relevance to the scholars if they can personally relate to it. As far as being able to provide movement, collaboration and technology to the process, the problem can be broken into smaller tasks that include the use of manipulatives, computers for researching the problem, and time to brainstorm strategies provides for collaborating. This can be setup in stations so that movement can take place. Students may also be able to act out a solution as well providing them with more opportunities to move as well. Frederick Pittman HIAT
I would like to use the affinity diagram and the six hats strategies. I like the idea of post it notes and write their ideas on and then sharing with a group. Also moving around the classroom to see other groups thinking. The six hats strategy would work well in my 3rd grade class, they all want a job to do and to problem solve as a team. I see this working in text based evidence questions from our reading and for problem solving in math. These two are the hardest concepts for them to work on and working in a group and sharing would help.
I'm so glad you posted about using the 6 hats in a lower level age group. I was trying to thinking of ways to give these jobs to 4th grade without making it more complicated and not to overwhelm them. I know they like jobs to do, I'm still wondering how they will adjust to this. -Sarah Castle A+ Arts Academy - Fair Ave.
In chapter 7, I'm thinking the problem solving strategy could incorporate movement in the process. Once a problem is identified and they are working in groups, the other groups could get up move around the room to see other ideas and leave comments on how to solve the problem better. You could even give each group a different problem to solve and scholars could move to each group to leave ideas on the different problems also. They could also do media research on other solutions from different groups on the internet to add to their own or help them think differently about a problem they are solving.
I like the carousel brainstorming strategy. I think a lot of these again would need to be modified for younger grades, but I could use this for first. It incorporates the movement that younger grades love and we could use it for many different activities. It involves collaborating and ownership also! Heather Hill PLA @93
I also like the movement of the Carousel brainstorming strategy. I think I would have the groups refine and go back around the room looking at the refine ideas. S. Duff PLA@103
I would use the Hit and Spots. I like the idea of students generating ideas for something, then we post them around the room. Now they can look at all of the ideas and choose the top 3 from the class. This allows them to work in small groups and then as a whole class while using movement. The students can then use media when they create their final project. S. Duff PLA@103
Some ways that I can incorporate movement into classroom is by using four corners, also doing task cards around the room. There are movement strategies on Lead4ward. These strategies are useful for movement.
The strategies that are in chapter 7 provide movement and collaboration for scholars which is so important to a scholars growth in school. The strategy that I loved learning about and would love to implement in the classroom is the six thinking hats strategy. I love how it help student really think through the topic or problem they are discussing within the group. I look forward to implementing this strategy in my small group this year or in a future classroom as well.
One of my favorite strategies from the chapter is Carousel Brainstorming. I like the idea that the scholars are able to move around the room. When scholars are able to move around I believe it helps them remember concepts and skills better. It also gives them the opportunity to talk to other classmates that they probably wouldn't normally talk with.
I think it would be interesting to use carousel brainstorming to start a short story. Scholars could start with a common theme, then get helpful ways to branch off in each meeting with a peer. After a few switches, everyone would have some ideas to go along with their own to help them get started. Normally I like having scholars write Halloween short stories as the holiday gets closer for extra credit when they're done with their work. This strategy could help those who might be reluctant to start a story on their own.
Oh! I like the "Six Thinking Hats" activity! What a great way to build higher level critical thinking WITHOUT students feeling the pressure to share their own personal opinion.
Teachers could use fun props and scaffold this activity to use fewer "Hats' at first, then add more opinions as scholars feel more confident. Building oral language skills is so important, but modifications like writing out responses or artistically rendering opinions could work, too.
My favorite collaboration strategy from this chapter is "Six Thinking Hats" because of the different roles scholars will be playing, as well as being taken out of their comfort zone to push their thinking in ways they may not normally want to do. It would allow every student the opportunity to take part in the collaboration and voice their thoughts. I like the thought of using this activity to help scholars "to avoid making quick decisions without considering emotional responses, negative aspects, or creative options".
I would like to incorporate the "Six Thinking Hats" as a regular part of our writing process. I think we could start out the year doing this when writing our classroom rules and brave space agreement.
The collaboration strategy that I like most in this chapter is the "Six Thinking Hat" strategy. It provides each scholar with a designated role and responsibility and pushes scholars to think about the task more critically. I would like to push the teachers at my schools to implement this strategy in their classroom, I think that it is an excellent way for teachers to incorporate collaboration in their classroom.
I would adapt the strategy Hits and Spots for my classroom. I like the idea of students being able to move about and record their ideas. Instead of sticky notes, I would want to use chart paper and have the students record their ideas. Since I will be teaching Kinder I would have the students draw pictures with their groups and then have them share and pick whole group. Brittany Connett PLA@93
I would like to incorporate Strategy 44: Affinity Diagram, a lot of the strategies in this chapter are great, but I struggle in how I would adapt to my Kindergarten class, I feel Strategy 44 is something doable, and appropriate. I feel that with a lot of modeling from me, the scholars could do well. The use of sticky notes and colors would be something that interests this age group.
I really liked the Carousel Brainstorming (46) and the Hits and Spots (48) strategies. I would love to use this style to hit science standards. If scholars get to brainstorm how they present a standard or solve a problem, they will be much more interested in following through and creating a model, etc. Collaboration not only happens within their group, but they could go around to view other groups ideas (and tag them with stickers of their favorites!), for whole class collaboration. Movement is naturally built in to this activity. Media literacy could be added if they research or brainstorm with the help of the internet. Or record their ideas on padlet.
I really liked Hits and Spots and would love to modify this for my kindergarten students. I love how this strategy has students up and moving and generating their own ideas. I think for my students I would have them draw their responses rather than write. I also like the idea that someone else had about using anchor chart paper and having students draw directly on there to record their ideas. Alyssa Scott - PLA@93
I could use Hits and Spots to involve movement, collaboration, and media literacy in my classroom to help choose the topic(s) of a create-level project. During Hispanic Heritage and African American history months, students create assignments that incorporate historical events and people. What they focus on for each person/event, can be determined by the scholars with that strategy. After brainstorming as a class, hits and spots can narrow down the information the students specifically are interested in. Another way to involve collaboration using media literacy would be to have scholars work on these projects in pairs via Google Docs, Slides, Meet, etc.
Angela Posey @PLA 103 Chapter 7 I really liked the Problem Solving strategy. This strategy provides a step by step process for solving a problem. The students are able to solve problems in groups with collaboration. They also are able to move around the classroom to observe how others solve problems. Groups can create a visual model with a drawing or a video. There is very meaningful engagement.
Megan Denton, PLA @ 48, Media Specialist
ReplyDeleteUsing the topic of current Olympic athletes and the Carousel Brainstorming (46) strategy, I would provide scholars with articles about athletes who will be competing in the Tokoyo Olympics. Examples of athletes could include Simone Biles, Kyra Condie, Colin Duffy, Zion Wright. Scholars would work in groups to justify why their given athlete is the best Olympian. The carousel activity allows for collaboration, as well as movement about the room. The use of different colors of markers for each group is also great for visual learners and creates a sense of accountability.
Teresa Jones 1st grade @ TLJA in Fort Wayne
DeleteVery creative idea. I love it. I can see the scholars really getting into this activity.
Pulling in the Olympics is usually a great way to get scholars engaged.
DeleteAmanda Rouse- PLA@103
Teresa Jones 1st grade @ TLJA in Fort Wayne
ReplyDeleteI would like to try the Affinity Diagram strategy in my class. There would have to be some adaptations because first graders would struggle to write on sticky notes. However, they could draw their ideas. We wouldn't do 5 ideas. Five ideas would be to much for them but one or two ideas would work. After they present their ideas I could help them organize similar ideas into groups. I think we could get some good discussion from this strategy as the groups present.
Amanda Rouse- PLA@103
ReplyDeleteMany of the strategies in this chapter naturally lend themselves to movement and collaboration (and pulling in media literacy is something we can all do without much effort in at least a few lessons each day).
The strategies in this chapter all have some component of collaboration. In addition, movement around the room is either already built in based on the strategy OR it could easily be brought in. Any time we can have scholars moving and actively learning rather than passively sitting/learning, it's a good thing.
I feel it's important to note that movement and collaboration both:
* need to be modeled. Not every scholar knows how to do either or both.
* may be a real struggle for some scholars and adaptations may need to be made. These should not ostracize the scholar, but allow them to participate in a way that works best for their learning style and/or level of comfort within the classroom. (Being forced to collaborate or punished for not collaborating is the very best way to make a scholar despise working with others for the rest of their life.)
I so agree with having my scholars up and moving. They are so focused when they are not sitting!
DeleteJenelle Miller
PLA103
I definitely agree with the two notes you made about modeling and making adaptations. I noticed during Summer Advantage that some of my first graders didn't know what corners were when we used Four Corners.
DeleteI completely agree that is important to model the strategy and have adapt to every learner inside the classroom. You do not want students to become discouraged from working in groups. I loved reading about the different strategies in Chapter 7 that involve moving and how to incorporate these in my role as a reading interventionist.
DeleteAllison Kelly PLA 103
Tynesia Bowe- Thea Bowman Academy Gary, IN
ReplyDeleteUtilizing strategies such as SCAMPER I would incorporate movement by having scholars move about the room accessing QR Codes that house the questions identified in the SCAMPER graphic organizer (under Key Ideas to Keep in Mind) to brainstorm alternative ideas using a range of ideas groups can choose from. I would include media literacy by not only teaching scholars about accessing QR Codes but also how to create QR Codes. Collaboration will ensue when groups are asked to create a new product to sell as a group activity and create a QR Code that links to information about the product.
Sarah Williams-Chapel Hill Academy
ReplyDeleteI could use the inferential ladder strategy when analyzing new texts in language arts. For example, I could choose a topic, then pull various poems that address the topic. The students could then discuss how the poem addresses the topic, using the 4 rungs of the ladder (senses, meaning, assumptions/conclusions, and actions. Then they could take turns adding text evidence to the different rungs on the classroom ladder. To pull in media literacy, the texts could be accessed on their chromebooks, or at the end of the activity, I could have a question posted on google classroom or padlet, that helps them wrap up their thinking on the what has been shared on the ladder.
Megan Denton, PLA @ 48, Media Specialist
DeleteI love your ideas for media integration in this lesson! Padlet has been a favorite of my scholars in the past.
I really like the idea of trying to find ways to include media integration in language arts. We live in such a technological society and our scholars are already heavily involved in media. I find in quite easy to include media integration into most lessons.
DeleteDr. Deborah Godwin-Starks
Timothy L Johnson Academy
Fort Wayne, IN
Hello,
ReplyDeleteA way I could possibly involve movement, collaboration and media literacy within the scope of a create- level project is by utilizing the Affinity Diagram strategy analytical tool. This is a new strategy I would like to try. It seems to be used to help scholars brainstorm their ideas and encourage independent thinking. This is a new strategy, I think for lower grades for example kindergarten, I would give a question or centering thought. “What can you write about? After discussing and choosing sample topics such as, Family, Animals, Things to play with, etc. Scholars will silently brainstorm their ideas. After gathering their thoughts and ideas, scholars will draw a picture, write a word, or short phrase on an index card or sticky note to display their thoughts/ ideas. In a whole group setting scholars will review and discuss all postings displayed. Using the topics chosen, scholars will categorize/ sort similar ideas under appropriate group heading. Then decide on topic. Scholars will then collaboratively choose the topic to write about that reflects or represent scholars interest.
Amylynn Faulstich PLA@48
ReplyDeleteThe strategy that I liked was the affinity diagram. I liked how you could use sticky notes to help get a category to present to the class. I also liked use the variation using the red, blue, and yellow dot. I also liked the problem solving strategy. These all involve movement and deep thinking skills. I think you would need to role play how to use these strategies in order to keep scholars focused and working together.
I would like to develop Strategy 49 more. I really like the idea of the Six Thinking Hats. In fact, I would like my future fifth graders to discuss, "The Lack of Total Citizen Participation in the Campaign to Vaccinate for COVID-19."
ReplyDeleteFrom past experiences, I know that my scholars have strong opinions and I would like to observe their participation in this discussion.
I have already found an article on the subject. I will divide the class into smaller groups, choose a leader and assign a hat color to each group. I have also begun the process of creating colored hats to place with each group. I will assign a question for each group depending on their hat color and observe their interactions. I will also have each group report out with their answers. I am looking forward to an awesome activity in my classroom.
Dr. Deborah Godwin-Starks,
Timothy L Johnson Academy
Fort Wayne, IN
I really like the use of Covid as a foundational aspect of the project. It's not very often that such a completely ubiquitous event comes along that also has such a wide variety of opinions on how it should be handled. This will generate countless opportunities for discussion.
DeleteA strategy I could see being very hands on for younger grades is Investigation. You could read to scholars and then post clues (multi media resources) around the room that scaffold for the scholars the process of drawing conclusions for themselves. They could give themselves spy names and create magnifying glasses that they keep to reuse this strategy for different texts just to increase engagement. Scholars could also post videos of themselves explaining "how they cracked the code" or drew conclusions from the text once they are done. I think this would be a great way to keep the younger students engaged in text.
ReplyDeleteTaylor Pritchard
PLA 103
Mindi Spychalski PLA@103
DeleteI love this idea. The scholars would really have fun with this and be engaged. We should try this next year at PLA@103. I look forward to it.
I love this spy idea! This sounds like so much fun!!
DeleteHeather Hill
PLA @93
I LOVE this idea! I think this would be great for the younger scholars. I teach first grade and would definitely consider doing this with them.
DeleteHeidi Hilt
AAA Fair Avenue
Columbus Ohio
In a Problem-Solving (#45) project, collaboration and media literacy are natural aspects. I have been part of a cross-curricular project based on brown fields on the near east side of Indianapolis. Students were divided into long term groups (collaboration) and given the task of researching possible solutions to a specific empty lot next to the school. The group would then present to the rest of the grade level (media literacy). The groups were responsible for looking into city zoning laws, pros and cons of any solution (playground, apartments, different retail spaces, etc), costs, time to develop, and community opinion and support. The proposals were presented to the rest of the students and peer judged through rubrics. Movement could be incorporated by having different stations for groups to work (computer, art, phone banks, etc)as students researched and constructed their presentations.
ReplyDeleteAgain, all these strategies would need to be greatly modified for kindergarten. The idea that popped into my head for the Carousel Brainstorming strategy would be to use it when I introduce nouns. We use a lot of anchor charts using mainly pictures for kindergarten understanding and I could modify this strategy by having students draw pictures of items for each noun group - person, place, thing or animal - rather than writing their ideas. Rather than doing one anchor chart all together, I would split the class into groups around the room with their own chart paper and have them brainstorm and generate ideas and draw pictures for each category for a set amount of time. Markers always make it more exciting! Then the groups would rotate around the room to view each others' work and meet back together to share what they saw, agreed with or disagreed with, their favorite drawings. We would refer to these student-generated noun charts throughout the year rather than a teacher-generated one. Great use of movement, collaboration and ownership!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the 6 Thinking Hats. I cannot wait to have my scholars use this strategy.
ReplyDeleteJenelle Miller
PLA103
I also like the 6 thinking hats. I cold get the colored hats and they could wear the hat for their job. Then the problem could be introduced and discussed amongst the class. I think they would have fun and keep involved in this type of discussion.
ReplyDeleteKay Clabaugh Timothy L. Johnson Academy, Fort Wayne, In
Abbigail Brantch, Music Education @ JRPLA
ReplyDeleteI am thinking of using the Hits and Spots as part of a school song writing project I am planning for this year. It will allow the scholars to work together as they discuss which themes or ideas they think should be included in the lyrics.
I also hope this project, and using Hits and Spots, will help with media literacy as the scholars research other school songs as well as use lyric and music writing softwares.
I like the 6 thinking hats, I have participated as a part of this model. I really liked hearing others ideas and answers. I think this could lend itself to either science or social studies. I could definitely use it for when we talk about pollution and protecting our environment. I think this would be good to pull in what have we done in the past and how our Earth is trying to move forward with pollution and conservation of our planet.
ReplyDeleteJennifer Janusaitis- Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
This year I would like to implement the Problem Solving Strategy with out STEM Bins. I have numerous bins with different materials in each one, I think it would be great to present a problem and ask the scholars to engineer a solution! They could even incorporate the Carousel Technique mid project and go around the classroom to view how their peers are tackling to project.
ReplyDeleteAlissa Davis
PLA @48
I love the idea of using STEM bins for this strategy! I also use STEM bins in my classroom, but I love the idea of centering a project around them.
DeleteBrittany Connett PLA@93
Mindi Spychalski PLA@103
ReplyDeleteI would like to try the HITS and SPOTS strategy in my classroom this year. I like scholars work in groups and discussing and talking together. They get to solve problem by working together. I also would like to try the Six Thinking hats. I feel the young scholars would have fun with this activity while teaching them different roles and view points.
I would like to implement strategy 46: Carousel Brainstorming. I liked that this strategy has students moving around the room and collaborating with others. The book's example of using this strategy for writing topic sentences and supporting examples for an ELA paper was an excellent idea. I find that students usually have a hard time creating topic sentences on their own at the beginning of the year and this strategy would give them more support by allowing them to brainstorm ideas to use with their classmates.
ReplyDeleteKaylee Briggs PLA@103
Strategy 44 Affinity Diagram would be good to use for collaboration and movement. We have used something similar in which we wrote and drew facts about animals that were in our nonfiction article. Students came together in groups to brainstorm facts and then move to another poster and write and draw facts. One extension of it would be to have concepts that are more open and have students create pictures on sticky notes related to the concepts.
ReplyDeleteI like this strategy also, thank you for illustrating on how to use with a lower grade.
DeleteStrategy 46 - Carousel Brainstorming - is a great way to incorporate cooperative learning while also pushing each person in the group to "brainstorm" ideas for a bigger project. Brainstorming allows scholars to put forth ideas and not have a wrong answer. This will encourage those scholars who are typically quiet to share their ideas without feeling defeated.
ReplyDeleteI'm familiar with SCAMPER and Six Thinking Hats and really enjoyed both strategies when they were used in my gifted training classes. I think I would like to try Carousel Brainstorming with my third graders though. It naturally lends itself to movement and collaboration and would be easy to incorporate media literacy in also. One of our science standards has to do with students developing solutions that could be implemented to reduce the impact of weather related hazards. I think this topic would work well with this strategy.
ReplyDeleteI have always loved the Six Thinking Hats. I used this strategy, often, when I was teaching SS and Science. Everytime we used this strategy, the scholars had to pick a different color hat. This got them out of their comfort zone and really got them thinking from all different perspectives.
ReplyDeleteI would like to see the SCAMPER strategy in action.
Alec Mayer, AP, PLA93, Indianapolis
I was thinking the strategy of six thinking hats is one that I would like to try in the classroom this year. I might be coming to you for some help.
DeleteKaren Prince PLA#93 3rd grade
I would like to try the HITS and SPOTS strategy with my teachers this year. I think these strategies would be very beneficial for not only my scholars but for my teachers. These strategies will help drive effective instruction and promoting an environment of higher order thinking and critical thinking.
ReplyDeleteI think that the hits and spots strategy might work well in a PD to brainstorm, discuss, and find the best solutions to problems that are effecting our scholars/staff at our school.
DeleteFrederick Pittman-HIAT
As a math/science teacher, I believe that strategy 45 problem solving is very important skill to master. Using real-world problems does not only improve engagement but provide relevance to the scholars if they can personally relate to it. As far as being able to provide movement, collaboration and technology to the process, the problem can be broken into smaller tasks that include the use of manipulatives, computers for researching the problem, and time to brainstorm strategies provides for collaborating. This can be setup in stations so that movement can take place. Students may also be able to act out a solution as well providing them with more opportunities to move as well.
ReplyDeleteFrederick Pittman HIAT
I would like to use the affinity diagram and the six hats strategies. I like the idea of post it notes and write their ideas on and then sharing with a group. Also moving around the classroom to see other groups thinking. The six hats strategy would work well in my 3rd grade class, they all want a job to do and to problem solve as a team. I see this working in text based evidence questions from our reading and for problem solving in math. These two are the hardest concepts for them to work on and working in a group and sharing would help.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you posted about using the 6 hats in a lower level age group. I was trying to thinking of ways to give these jobs to 4th grade without making it more complicated and not to overwhelm them. I know they like jobs to do, I'm still wondering how they will adjust to this.
Delete-Sarah Castle A+ Arts Academy - Fair Ave.
In chapter 7, I'm thinking the problem solving strategy could incorporate movement in the process. Once a problem is identified and they are working in groups, the other groups could get up move around the room to see other ideas and leave comments on how to solve the problem better. You could even give each group a different problem to solve and scholars could move to each group to leave ideas on the different problems also.
ReplyDeleteThey could also do media research on other solutions from different groups on the internet to add to their own or help them think differently about a problem they are solving.
I like the carousel brainstorming strategy. I think a lot of these again would need to be modified for younger grades, but I could use this for first. It incorporates the movement that younger grades love and we could use it for many different activities. It involves collaborating and ownership also!
ReplyDeleteHeather Hill
PLA @93
I also like the movement of the Carousel brainstorming strategy. I think I would have the groups refine and go back around the room looking at the refine ideas. S. Duff PLA@103
DeleteI would use the Hit and Spots. I like the idea of students generating ideas for something, then we post them around the room. Now they can look at all of the ideas and choose the top 3 from the class. This allows them to work in small groups and then as a whole class while using movement. The students can then use media when they create their final project.
ReplyDeleteS. Duff PLA@103
Some ways that I can incorporate movement into classroom is by using four corners, also doing task cards around the room. There are movement strategies on Lead4ward. These strategies are useful for movement.
ReplyDeleteThe strategies that are in chapter 7 provide movement and collaboration for scholars which is so important to a scholars growth in school. The strategy that I loved learning about and would love to implement in the classroom is the six thinking hats strategy. I love how it help student really think through the topic or problem they are discussing within the group. I look forward to implementing this strategy in my small group this year or in a future classroom as well.
ReplyDeleteAllison Kelly PLA 103
One of my favorite strategies from the chapter is Carousel Brainstorming. I like the idea that the scholars are able to move around the room. When scholars are able to move around I believe it helps them remember concepts and skills better. It also gives them the opportunity to talk to other classmates that they probably wouldn't normally talk with.
ReplyDeleteKaren Prince PLA #93 3rd grade
I think it would be interesting to use carousel brainstorming to start a short story. Scholars could start with a common theme, then get helpful ways to branch off in each meeting with a peer. After a few switches, everyone would have some ideas to go along with their own to help them get started. Normally I like having scholars write Halloween short stories as the holiday gets closer for extra credit when they're done with their work. This strategy could help those who might be reluctant to start a story on their own.
DeleteAshley Pierce - 7th Grade @ JRP (Indy)
Oh! I like the "Six Thinking Hats" activity! What a great way to build higher level critical thinking WITHOUT students feeling the pressure to share their own personal opinion.
ReplyDeleteTeachers could use fun props and scaffold this activity to use fewer "Hats' at first, then add more opinions as scholars feel more confident. Building oral language skills is so important, but modifications like writing out responses or artistically rendering opinions could work, too.
My favorite collaboration strategy from this chapter is "Six Thinking Hats" because of the different roles scholars will be playing, as well as being taken out of their comfort zone to push their thinking in ways they may not normally want to do. It would allow every student the opportunity to take part in the collaboration and voice their thoughts. I like the thought of using this activity to help scholars "to avoid making quick decisions without considering emotional responses, negative aspects, or creative options".
ReplyDeleteI would like to incorporate the "Six Thinking Hats" as a regular part of our writing process. I think we could start out the year doing this when writing our classroom rules and brave space agreement.
Heidi Hilt
AAA Fair Avenue
Columbus, Ohio
The collaboration strategy that I like most in this chapter is the "Six Thinking Hat" strategy. It provides each scholar with a designated role and responsibility and pushes scholars to think about the task more critically. I would like to push the teachers at my schools to implement this strategy in their classroom, I think that it is an excellent way for teachers to incorporate collaboration in their classroom.
ReplyDeleteAbby Gaddis- OH IS
I would adapt the strategy Hits and Spots for my classroom. I like the idea of students being able to move about and record their ideas. Instead of sticky notes, I would want to use chart paper and have the students record their ideas. Since I will be teaching Kinder I would have the students draw pictures with their groups and then have them share and pick whole group.
ReplyDeleteBrittany Connett PLA@93
I would like to incorporate Strategy 44: Affinity Diagram, a lot of the strategies in this chapter are great, but I struggle in how I would adapt to my Kindergarten class, I feel Strategy 44 is something doable, and appropriate. I feel that with a lot of modeling from me, the scholars could do well. The use of sticky notes and colors would be something that interests this age group.
ReplyDeletePLA 103
I really liked the Carousel Brainstorming (46) and the Hits and Spots (48) strategies. I would love to use this style to hit science standards. If scholars get to brainstorm how they present a standard or solve a problem, they will be much more interested in following through and creating a model, etc. Collaboration not only happens within their group, but they could go around to view other groups ideas (and tag them with stickers of their favorites!), for whole class collaboration. Movement is naturally built in to this activity. Media literacy could be added if they research or brainstorm with the help of the internet. Or record their ideas on padlet.
ReplyDeleteStephanie Bell - PLA @93
I really liked Hits and Spots and would love to modify this for my kindergarten students. I love how this strategy has students up and moving and generating their own ideas. I think for my students I would have them draw their responses rather than write. I also like the idea that someone else had about using anchor chart paper and having students draw directly on there to record their ideas.
ReplyDeleteAlyssa Scott - PLA@93
I could use Hits and Spots to involve movement, collaboration, and media literacy in my classroom to help choose the topic(s) of a create-level project. During Hispanic Heritage and African American history months, students create assignments that incorporate historical events and people. What they focus on for each person/event, can be determined by the scholars with that strategy. After brainstorming as a class, hits and spots can narrow down the information the students specifically are interested in. Another way to involve collaboration using media literacy would be to have scholars work on these projects in pairs via Google Docs, Slides, Meet, etc.
ReplyDeleteAshley Pierce - 7th Grade @ JRP (Indy)
Angela Posey @PLA 103 Chapter 7
ReplyDeleteI really liked the Problem Solving strategy. This strategy provides a step by step process for solving a problem. The students are able to solve problems in groups with collaboration. They also are able to move around the classroom to observe how others solve problems. Groups can create a visual model with a drawing or a video. There is very meaningful engagement.