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FTLA 2019 – Day 7
Posted on 24. Jan, 2019 by connor.
Reading Apprenticeship Day! Grumpy Cats from Last Week: Framework Discussion Personal Learning History Reflection Reading Strategies List (RSL) Homework for Day 7: 1. Bring in final drafts of teaching philosophy and syllabus for peer review. 2. Be ready to share what you do on your first day of […]
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FTLA 2019 – Day 6
Posted on 18. Jan, 2019 by connor.
Technology Day! Topics: Creating a Flipped Lesson and a Welcome Video! Grumpy Cat Review Flipped Classroom: PowerPoints on creating a Flipped Lesson: Bob Flip slides 1-18-2019 New Flip presentation slides 11-2017 Flipping Without Flopping Welcome Videos: How do we incorporate the “Six Success Factors” into a welcome video? Day 6 […]
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FTLA 2019-Day 5
Posted on 17. Jan, 2019 by connor.
Workshop Day! Grumpy CATs Gallery Walk: 6 Student Success Factors Review Syllabus and Teaching Philosophy Peer Review Final Word Activity with Text Set: Readings: “What is a ‘Pathways Model?’” “Los Angeles College Promise: Creating a City of Graduates.” “Assembly Bill 705.” “Vision for Success: Strengthening the California Community Colleges to Meet […]
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FTLA 2019-Day 4
Posted on 16. Jan, 2019 by connor.
Welcome Back! Focus on Equity in the Classroom Grumpy CATs The Danger of a Single Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQR8x3CCo0A Sharing our own stories of who we are -Think Pair Share Which identities were the least comfortable for me to talk about? Which identities am I most conscious of? Why? […]
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FTLA 2019 – Day 3
Posted on 11. Jan, 2019 by connor.
Welcome Back! FTLA 2019_Day 3 Grumpy CATs from Day 2 FTLA Pre-Academy Survey Reactions Brainology: Read together using Jigsaw, which is a Reading Apprenticeship practice. NAISBrainology.CarolDweck Instructions: The article discussed “Growth Mindset” versus “Fixed Mindset.” Participants discussed that cultivating a growth mindset would be beneficial to students. Paul Tough: […]
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FTLA 2019 – Day 2
Posted on 10. Jan, 2019 by connor.
Welcome Back! FTLA 2019_Day 2 Introduction to Appreciative Inquirty Connectivism and Bain Bain’s What the Best College Students Do and Siemen’s Connectivism Bain Golden Lines “Connectivism” Discussion Link to TedEd Lesson “Networked Student” https://ed.ted.com/on/DvuRF16k. As part of today’s homework, you will get to explore TedEd Lessons by doing this assignment using your TedEd account. […]
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FTLA 2019 – Day One
Posted on 09. Jan, 2019 by connor.
WELCOME! Ice Breaker: What was your first day of college like? Setting Norms: How do we set up the ideal learning environment? Professional Learning in the FTLA Matt Bolin (2018 Alum) Returns to the FTLA English 105 Spring 18 Syllabus FTLA Professional […]