Currently- Great way to check in with students!

PowerPoint Currently

Description:

I used PowerPoint to create a check in for students to tell me how they are feeling. The way I made the currently, it can be printed on sticky notes so students can share this on a poster or on a bulletin board. Using PowerPoint, I created boxes with text and images. I then grouped all the boxes together. I formatted the size of the boxes to equal the size of sticky notes. This way I can print directly on the sticky notes and have them ready for student use. 

Currently for 3 X 3 sticky note

Pedagogical use:

The students can share how they are feeling with the teacher independently and quietly. The teacher can assess the students' feelings towards a subject and provide feedback to the student. If a student needs more help with a concept, the currently can let the teacher know this. The teacher can then help the student.The currently is also a great way for the teacher to get to know the students better. The teacher can model a currently or do one right along with the students. The students can also have their questions answered and expand their learning. 

Location of the tool:

I used PowerPoint which is created by Microsoft. I think that something like this could be done on a variety of programs.

Cost with tool:

The teacher would need a program, sticky notes, a computer, and a printer. 

Why a teacher would want to use this:

This is a great way to get student feedback without taking a lot of time. The students can tell you their needs privately and the teacher can identify students with needs. It's a fun activity that doesn't take very long. Also, once you understand how to print on sticky notes, there are many ways you can use sticky notes in the classroom. 

Sources:

Oakland, S. (2015, June 25). Doxie Duo Learning and TUX. Retrieved June 30, 2015, from https://sites.google.com/site/doxieduolearning/
Okland, S. (n.d.). EDUC 675 Teaching with 21st Century Tools. Retrieved June 30, 2015, from https://bb.vcsu.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_3_1&url=/webapps/blackboard/execute/launcher?type=Course&id=_10455_1&url=

ISTE Standards:

Teacher:

1. Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity.

a. Promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness. 

c. Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes

2. Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments

a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity

b. Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress.

c. Customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources.

3. Model digital age work and learning

a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations

Student:

1. Creativity and innovation

a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes