A few thoughts about how things are going. First, had a good discussion with one student today (which then led to showing all the other classes) about how to use the lists and assignments. I forget that the students don't always see things the way I do the first time (UNDERSTATEMENT). After a quick explanation, they all seemed to have a much better grasp on how to use the provided materials.
Second, I "assigned" each kid to give themself one night of homework this week. I got the impression from some of their poll responses and comments that they thought this was going to be a way to get rid of homework and just do everything in class. That was not my intention at all. I think for next year, I will look at doing things more step by step. Start with "flipping" the classroom, but still moving together on a day by day basis. Then move to a flipped model on a week by week with goals sheets and things that need to be done by the end of the week. And then possibly on to unit by unit or what we have now. Maybe that progression will help them more with the pacing issues.
I did have some really good discussion with kids today when they finally got to the point of saying, " I don't get this". Also had some real good presentations by kids on projects they made.
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