Description - This week, I created a playlist for my ELA students. It's a crude version of the personalized playlists that we learned about in EDU 656, but I think it worked well for my students' first attempt at stations work. 
It's a modified Playlist because I need them to complete each activity. However, I told them the station rotation was up to them. As students were working, I called a small group of students over for the "McCabe-O'Clock" so I could talk with them about their reading journals and progress.
Feelings - I'm super excited about the beginning of the station rotation and playlist work. Just the fact that I had assignments in one spot and not many questions/interruptions as I met with two groups during the period made me feel pretty successful.
Evaluation - So far, in the two days we've worked like this, I think it's successful. However, I'm feeling alone in my search to make ELA more interactive and full of critical thinking. When I told a few teachers what I was up to, their response was, "That sounds like fun," not, "Hey...show me what you're doing, so we can come up with playlists together." The planning for separate activities is long --and I know I'll miss important aspects. I'm forging ahead though. But playlists are definitely in my Canvas course for teachers learning about blended learning.
Analysis -
Just a little aggravated with my colleagues!
Conclusion - I'm working on the module for this coming week. There won't be as many activities as last week because my students haven't had a chance to finish them yet.
Action Plan - This week, I plan to track which activities are most important for digital work. I want to use the station rotation model that Catlin Tucker writes about here: http://bit.ly/2SFEnsZ
Conclusion - I'm working on the module for this coming week. There won't be as many activities as last week because my students haven't had a chance to finish them yet.
Action Plan - This week, I plan to track which activities are most important for digital work. I want to use the station rotation model that Catlin Tucker writes about here: http://bit.ly/2SFEnsZ
Stephanie,
ReplyDeleteI think the playlists are GREAT, and I do know how much work it takes to make them. I know you have spoken with colleagues about what you are creating, but have you asked anyone directly to partner with you. I know that sometimes people don't just volunteer because they either are overwhelmed or not sure you really want their help.
Thank you for sharing Catlin's station rotation model! I plan to use this in one of my courses.
Amy
I wonder if perhaps you might want to offer a quick training to your colleagues on play lists?
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