If you are willing to present and provide a session click HERE
Friday, October 24, 2014
TEACHERS WANTED!!
MELT Call for Presentation
The MRVED is once again looking for people to present at the annual MELT conference in January. The 2015 installment of the MELT will be held at Lac Qui Parle Valley High School on January 19. This is a great day to showcase some of the great things you are doing in your classrooms. Presenters will be paid a small stipend for their efforts. If you are interested in providing a session, please click on the link below and fill out the form. Filling out the form does not guarantee or bind you to providing a session. If you don't want to present, but have great ideas for possible sessions, email Brandon at braymo@mrved.net.
If you are willing to present and provide a session click HERE
If you are willing to present and provide a session click HERE
Repair Kit for Grading - Fix 6
Fix 6: Don't include group scores in grades; use only individual achievement evidence.
Cooperative learning is a great teaching strategy and research has proven that through cooperative learning student learning can dramatically increase. However, O'Connor suggests that cooperative learning should be used as a form of formative assessment and not be graded. After the cooperative learning activity, students can then individually be assessed for a better determination of learning.
Group scoring can be unfair and not accurately reflect what a student knows and is able to do. For example, there are four members of a group. Their task is to cooperatively create a presentation, three of the four members could work very hard and complete the task and receive an "A". Does the fourth member deserve the "A"? Therefore, group grading is unfair and not all students are accountable for the learning.
Cooperative learning is a great teaching strategy and research has proven that through cooperative learning student learning can dramatically increase. However, O'Connor suggests that cooperative learning should be used as a form of formative assessment and not be graded. After the cooperative learning activity, students can then individually be assessed for a better determination of learning.
Group scoring can be unfair and not accurately reflect what a student knows and is able to do. For example, there are four members of a group. Their task is to cooperatively create a presentation, three of the four members could work very hard and complete the task and receive an "A". Does the fourth member deserve the "A"? Therefore, group grading is unfair and not all students are accountable for the learning.
MRVED Business
Meeting Updates
Art Best Practice Meeting
The Art teachers met at the Ben Lecy farm in rural Belview, MN for their annual best practice meeting. Dean Baldry and Ben Lecy (YME) planned the day and it was spent learning about smudging, fire pitting, talking sticks, dream catchers, local history, and many other outdoor art activities. Ben treated us to a traditional soup as well as a fresh vegetable soup straight from his garden. After lunch Ben gave us a tour of his beautiful place in rural Belview. It was a great day of learning for our local art teachers and we are very fortunate to have someone like Ben Lecy in our area. See the slideshow of pictures by clicking HERE.
Math Best Practice Meeting
The Math teachers assembled at the MRVED on Tuesday, October 21, for their annual best practice meeting. The day started off with a presentation from Chris Sieling and Eric Schwankl, math teachers from Lakeview. Their topic of presentation was revamping grading practices in the math classroom. Both teachers shared practical advice that can be applied to the classroom. The next activity the group did was provide feedback to the state on the math standards. The Math standards are set to be under review in the coming year, and part of the state mandate is soliciting feedback from the public. This feedback piece is built directly into the curriculum review and development cycle. Lunch was fabulous as always. The afternoon was spent networking and sharing ideas and a short presentation on SAMR by Brandon. Overall another great day of learning!
MRVED Meetings
October 29, 2014 Superintendents' Council
October 30, 2014 Title I Teachers
November 4, 2014 Guidance Counselors
November 5, 2014 Phy Ed/Health
November 13, 2014 Social Workers
Art Best Practice Meeting
The Art teachers met at the Ben Lecy farm in rural Belview, MN for their annual best practice meeting. Dean Baldry and Ben Lecy (YME) planned the day and it was spent learning about smudging, fire pitting, talking sticks, dream catchers, local history, and many other outdoor art activities. Ben treated us to a traditional soup as well as a fresh vegetable soup straight from his garden. After lunch Ben gave us a tour of his beautiful place in rural Belview. It was a great day of learning for our local art teachers and we are very fortunate to have someone like Ben Lecy in our area. See the slideshow of pictures by clicking HERE.
Math Best Practice Meeting
The Math teachers assembled at the MRVED on Tuesday, October 21, for their annual best practice meeting. The day started off with a presentation from Chris Sieling and Eric Schwankl, math teachers from Lakeview. Their topic of presentation was revamping grading practices in the math classroom. Both teachers shared practical advice that can be applied to the classroom. The next activity the group did was provide feedback to the state on the math standards. The Math standards are set to be under review in the coming year, and part of the state mandate is soliciting feedback from the public. This feedback piece is built directly into the curriculum review and development cycle. Lunch was fabulous as always. The afternoon was spent networking and sharing ideas and a short presentation on SAMR by Brandon. Overall another great day of learning!
MRVED Meetings
October 29, 2014 Superintendents' Council
October 30, 2014 Title I Teachers
November 4, 2014 Guidance Counselors
November 5, 2014 Phy Ed/Health
November 13, 2014 Social Workers
Tech Tip - Halloween Resources
With Halloween almost upon us, check out some of the resources below as to ways to teach about the holiday.
Share your own Halloween ideas HERE.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
MN Math Leaders Networking
The MN Math Leaders networking meetings are designed for leaders to give and receive support. The Networking time includes:
It is recommended that participants purchase the book, "NCTM Principles to Actions," available at http://www.nctm.org/ as an e-book for $4.99 ($3.99 for NCTM members). One of the topics for each of the networking meetings will use readings and resources from this book.
- opportunities to share and celebrate what is working well.
- structures to work in role-a-like and/or grade band groups regarding previously selected topics.
- time for participants to provide their expertise.
- "hot topics" identified by the participants at the beginning of each meeting.
- Share ideas and collaborate with other MN Math Leaders
- Receive updates about mathematics education policy
- Learn about resources available to support your work
It is recommended that participants purchase the book, "NCTM Principles to Actions," available at http://www.nctm.org/ as an e-book for $4.99 ($3.99 for NCTM members). One of the topics for each of the networking meetings will use readings and resources from this book.
- October 23, 2014 – Topic: Achievement Gap, Equity, and Mindset. Register Online.
- December 11, 2014 – Topic: Technology and Differentiation. Register Online.
- February 12, 2015 – Topic: Assessments and Interventions. Register Online.
- May 14, 2015 – Topic: Coaching, Cognitively Guided Instruction, and Problem Solving. Register Online.
Friday, October 10, 2014
2015 MELT Call for Presentations
MELT Call for Presentation
The MRVED is once again looking for people to present at the annual MELT conference in January. The 2015 installment of the MELT will be held at Lac Qui Parle Valley High School on January 19. This is a great day to showcase some of the great things you are doing in your classrooms. Presenters will be paid a small stipend for their efforts. If you are interested in providing a session, please click on the link below and fill out the form. Filling out the form does not guarantee or bind you to providing a session. If you don't want to present, but have great ideas for possible sessions, email Brandon at braymo@mrved.net.
If you are willing to present and provide a session click HERE
If you are willing to present and provide a session click HERE
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