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First Day of School Student Surveys

by hst

Aug 11, 2012

Would love to hear from others what questions you ask of your students on first day of class surveys. Also, how do you put these into use. And, if you do not do this, why? Thanks in advance!

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Daniel Hanson On the first day, I have my students answer these 7 questions:

1. Why are you taking Spanish? (I'm a public high school Spanish teacher.) 2. I ask them for any pronunciation help with their name or what they preferred to be called in class (this helps with shortened names, preferred nicknames, when they prefer their second name, etc.). 3. ...See More

Aug 11, 2012

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Zodea I also tell my students that by filling out the information, it helps me know who to nominate for various awards that come up during the year. I have no idea who is an Eagle scout or who has volunteered hundred of hours at the hospital. Those things do not always come up in conversation.

I ask them to tell me what makes them special. I al...See MoreI also tell my students that by filling out the information, it helps me know who to nominate for various awards that come up during the year. I have no idea who is an Eagle scout or who has volunteered hundred of hours at the hospital. Those things do not always come up in conversation.

I ask them to tell me what makes them special. I also like to know who is working or who has to babysit siblings after school. I explain that later in the year when they are making "excuses", those excuse take on a lot more weight when I already know they are the oldest of 8.

I do look through them when I'm asked to nominate students. I need to know who wants to be a doctor or who is going into the trades. Various things come up during the year. Other than that, it's just kind of interesting to see where the kids are coming from.

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On 8/11/12, Daniel Hanson wrote: > On the first day, I have my students answer these 7 questions: > > 1. Why are you taking Spanish? (I'm a public high school > Spanish teacher.) > 2. I ask them for any pronunciation help with their name or > what they preferred to be called in class (this helps with > shortened names, preferred nicknames, when they prefer their > second name, etc.). > 3. Any seating concerns that I need to be aware of (don't get > along with certain students, have vision problems, etc.)? > 4. What kind of music do you link? > 5. What are your interests? (Sports, hobbies, likes, etc.) > 6. What extracurricular activities do you plan to participate > in? (school sports, clubs, city teams, and other commitments) > 7. What do you eventually plan on doing for a living? > > These questions help me with seating arrangements, with getting > to know my students' mindset as well as with identifying who > will be gone during class for sports and those who have a lot > on their plate during the afternoons and evenings. > > On 8/11/12, hst wrote: >> Would love to hear from others what questions you ask of >> your students on first day of class surveys. Also, how do >> you put these into use. And, if you do not do this, why?

Aug 11, 2012

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Featured lesson: "This I Believe..."

by Teachers.Net Gazette - By teachers, for teachers

Aug 13, 2012

“This I Believe” – A Powerful, Effective Middle, HIgh School Activity was shared here by Jen, and we've preserved it in the Teachers.Net Gazette. Click below for access.

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Do You Use Education Games In Your HS Classes?

by Deborah McCean

Aug 15, 2012

Hi Everyone - I wanted to know if you all can share cool games that you use as educational tools in your High School Classes.

Thanks a bunch! Debbie

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Diane R. What a great site! Thank you!!

Aug 31, 2012

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Deborah McClean Hi Mike -

Thanks for your response. It good to see teachers using great educational tools. Check out this one also and see if you think it would fit in your HS classes. GAME.WINMDS.COM. Give me feedback on possible uses for your school.

Thanks! De

Sep 5, 2012

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Collaborative Online Project Ideas?

by Diane

Aug 21, 2012

As a computer instructor of Grade 9 students (14-year olds in Canada) I am looking for innovative ways to incorporate global communication into the classroom experience. Does anyone have any contacts/ideas etc. for having a classroom of students in one part of the country/world either exchange information or work on a project together with a class ...See More

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Tech Question: Interwrite Slate or Tablet?

by Daniel Hanson

Aug 24, 2012

Hello, everyone!

In an effort to increase my mobility as a teacher in the classroom, I am considering whether to obtain an Interwrite Slate 100 or an iPad or Tablet. Which do you think will be better? Here are some of my needs: mobility (obviously), click through PPT as well as select items on PPTs, I would like the ability to write on the...See More

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First Day of School Info Sheet

by Still feel like a new teacher

Aug 25, 2012

Hi. I'm trying to improve my first day of school.

What questions do you put on your first day of school information sheet?

What activities do you do?

I want to have a great first day.

I've been doing a student questionnaire with questions about your favorite movie... book... etc...

What's a good "get th...See More

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layla Our first day of school is a short day. By the time the speeches in the auditorium are over, plus the class meetings, not to mention lock and schedule pick up, there is only about 17 minutes left for each class.

I am going to hand out books. THe books already have their names on them and are on the individual desks. They will have to find ...See More

Aug 31, 2012

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Linsey My last question is always along the lines of: Is there something you want me to know about you or you think I need to know about you? I deliberately leave it open ended and tell them they don't have to write anything there if they don't want to. Most don't write anything, but the ones who do can be very enlightening. I have had students write thin...See More

Sep 10, 2012

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12 Ways to Ensure an Effective Lecture

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Aug 29, 2012

Very few students get excited about a lecture. Even the best teachers have a hard time holding the attention of their students when the class consists solely of lecture. In most cases, students simply learn better when they have a chance to talk to each other, work together to solve problems, and take an active part in their own learning. But that ...See More

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Big, cramped creative writing class

by Sea Green

Aug 30, 2012

This year I was hired by a new school, which asked me to teach a creative writing class. That seemed like a challenge, and I said fine.

Then they decided to combine two smaller classes into one big one (thirty-six kids). I said, fine.

Then they learned that we couldn't use the big room with tables they had planned to use, so now w...See More

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e-Pals Community

by Diane R.

Aug 31, 2012

Has anyone ever joined the ePals Community and collaborated with another class online? I contacted about 5 teacher profiles posted within the past week (US and overseas)but no one has responded. Does anyone know if this is common? I keep checking my e-mail on the site but it says there are 0 messages.

I was so excited when I discovered the...See More

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Common Core Website & Much Much More

by dan hoffman

Sep 1, 2012

You will discover that this website contains not only common core but many other areas of instruction that will make a teachers job not only easier but also more fun. You will find that going to any one of the three main grade areas a link for teacher’s tool box. This web page has endless information for all grades and all subjects.

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