From the Vault...

Yep, it's just like the Disney vault...we open it up and release previous hits or share something that has been waiting in the wings.

Enjoy!

Here's a great article on student engagement:
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/student-engagement-stories-heather-wolpert-gawron?utm_content=blog&utm_campaign=students-speak-out&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialflow&utm_term=image-repost

Check out this link to some practical ideas on student engagement:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1b4G5fCK7k_WF79P2CpmsASb05Awjg2GwJquim-N_xFI/mobilepresent?slide=id.g78b32f1e8_18

A great reminder about best practices for teaching and learning:
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/5-highly-effective-teaching-practices-rebecca-alber?utm_content=blog&utm_campaign=5-highly-effective-teaching-practices&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow&utm_term=link2

Tools for technology engagement in the classroom:
https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1dlnRCENqtir2m2SE201960usoxgOFOWC_PSC6ztihNc/mobilebasic

Tech Ed Measuring Unit:  using flat pattern development to put their skills to a practical use

Plickers to assess mastery of skills

Students in French were given letters and asked to work as partners to develop an intersecting puzzle that incorporated 17 of their vocabulary words.
They were not provided any clues and had to use process of elimination according to the spelling of each word.  Quite the challenge!

Student Retakes:  a practice to ensure content mastery