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Conflict Resolution: Learning Center

Learning centers are independent activities that guide students to grapple with core concepts and skills. This learning activity will help students explore the concepts of viewing situations from multiple perspectives and conflict resolution. This learning center involves multiple materials that would be best kept together in a folder. Notice that the directions are clear and require the students to take action, which will decrease their need to ask for assistance from the teacher. Students can sign up for a period of time to complete the learning center and add it to their schedules. Signing up in advance for the learning center will help the students coordinate the use of the resources with others. Use the Downloadable Items on the right side of this page to access the document. Return to Browse Downloadable Items Unit Materials More In Reinventing the Classroom Experience , learn how to design versatile learning environments in which instruction is as effective virtually as it is in

Great Student Rubric - Elementary

The Great Student Rubric is a powerful tool for providing students with expectations for behavior in a learning environment that builds executive function skills and integrates social-emotional learning competencies. Use the Downloadable Items at the right side of this page to access the complete tool. Return to Browse Downloadable Items Rubric Rubric (Google Chrome Users: If you have the Office Editing extension installed, for the best Word viewing and editing experience, please right click the document link and select Save Link As... to download and edit in Word.) --> More Great Student Rubric Secondary The Great Student Rubric Primary Rubrica El Gran Estudiante

Great Student Rubric - Secondary

The Great Student Rubric is a powerful tool for providing students with expectations for behavior in a learning environment that builds executive function skills and integrates social-emotional learning competencies. Use the Downloadable Items at the right side of the page to access the complete rubric. Return to Browse Downloadable Items Rubric Rubric (Google Chrome Users: If you have the Office Editing extension installed, for the best Word viewing and editing experience, please right click the document link and select Save Link As... to download and edit in Word.) --> More Great Student Rubric Elementary The Great Student Rubric Primary Rubrica El Gran Estudiante

IDE Corp.'s Design Process Guiding Questions

Got a problem? Get a solution! Use the guiding questions presented in this resource, as part of IDE Corp.'s Design Process, to explore a problem and think critically to form a solution. Students benefit from this methodical, six-step design process while designing solutions to open-ended problems. As students engage in IDE Corp.'s Design Process, they can use the guiding questions to help support them in each of the six steps to designing innovative solutions to solving a problem. To access the document, use the Downloadable Tools on the right side of this page. Teacher Evaluation Models: 2013 Danielson 1a , 1e , 3b 2014 Marshall A.c , C.b 2016 Stronge 1.2 , 1.3 , 1.5 , 3.4 , 3.5 2013 Marzano 1.2DQ2.6 , 1.2DQ2.9 , 1.2.DQ4.22 Return to Browse Downloadable Items Guiding Questions More To learn more about IDE Corp.'s Design Process: Watch the IDE Corp.'s Design Process video . Explore one of IDE Corp.'s Design Process Thinksheets. Look at one of the Design Process posters -- IDE Corp.'s D

IDE Corp.'s Design Process Poster - Systems View

IDE Corp.'s Design Process Posters provide schools and learning environments with a visual representation of the design process, promoting pervasive use of common language and design thinking. In STE(A)M programs, the S stands for "science," of which the cornerstone is the scientific method. The scientific method seeks to explain that which exists. The E stands for "engineering," which seeks to create what does not exist. Students benefit from a methodical design process while designing solutions to open-ended problems. As schools seek to build a culture for creating STE(A)M mindsets in students, the messaging, language, and visual representation are key components. IDE Corp.'s six-step design process offers one facet of engaging students in building the mindset of STE(A)M, with an emphasis on engineering and design. As a result, including posters in the physical learning environment depicting the process reinforces design thinking and the use of common language. IDE Corp.'s Design Pro

IDE Corp.'s Design Process ThinkSheet - System View

This ThinkSheet displays the IDE Corp. Design Process as a system. In STE(A)M programs, the S stands for "science," of which the cornerstone is the scientific method. The scientific method seeks to explain that which exists. The E stands for "engineering," which seeks to create what does not exist. Students benefit from a methodical design process while designing solutions to open-ended problems. IDE Corp.'s Design Process is described in a video for students. IDE Corp.'s Design Process ThinkSheets provide students with a visualization. Though students can write on the sheets, they may need to have a design notebook to capture all ideas and information. While the process is a cycle, each step may lead the designer to another step; thus, design is a system. Use the Downloadable Items on the right side of this page to access the document. Return to Browse Downloadable Items Thinksheet Thinksheet (Google Chrome Users: If you have the Office Editing extension installed, for the best Word v

IDE Corp.'s Design Process: Learning Center

Learning Centers are paired or small-group activities that guide students to grapple with core concepts and skills. This learning activity provides an opportunity for teachers to explore the methodical steps of IDE Corp.'s Design Process. This Learning Center involves multiple materials that would be best kept together in a folder. Notice the directions are clear and require the students to take action, which will decrease their need to ask for assistance from the teacher. Students can sign up for a period of time to complete the Learning Center and add it to their schedules. Signing up in advance for the Learning Center will help the students to coordinate the use of the resources with others. Use the Downloadable Items on the right side of this page to access the document. Return to Browse Downloadable Items Learning Center Learning Center (Google Chrome Users: If you have the Office Editing extension installed, for the best Word viewing and editing experience, please right click the

Learning Center: Types of Evidence

This learning center is intended to be used as one way for students to learn about the different types of evidence authors use to support claims. After engaging in this learning activity, students should be able to identify and cite the type of evidence used in argumentative writing. Use the Downloadable Items on the right side of this page to access the document. Return to Browse Downloadable Items Learning Center Learning Center (Google Chrome Users: If you have the Office Editing extension installed, for the best Word viewing and editing experience, please right click the document link and select Save Link As... to download and edit in Word.) --> More This learning center can be used with the following PBLs: Are Pesticides the Real Pests ? Can You Feel the Madness ? Cyberlaws for Cyberbullies

Main Topic vs. Main Idea Learning Center

This learning center aligns with the Migrating Monarchs PBL. Students work together to understand the difference between a main topic and a main idea, which is a key skill for students as they transition from second to third grade. This learning center can also be used in older grades as a means of differentiation based on student needs. Use the Downloadable Items on the right side of this page to access the sample learning center. Return to Browse Downloadable Items Sample Learning Center Sample Learning Center (Google Chrome Users: If you have the Office Editing extension installed, for the best Word viewing and editing experience, please right click the document link and select Save Link As... to download and edit in Word.) --> More Migrating Monarchs Sample Elementary Activity List

Persistencia en la Tarea: Translated Persistence Cards

Use these cards to promote concentration, reflection, progress monitoring, grit, and many other subskills that can be categorized as "Inhibitory Control" or "Self-Awareness" in terms of executive function. To access the document, use the Downloadable Items on the right side of this page. Teacher Evaluation Models: 2013 Danielson 1a , 1b , 1d , 3e , 4a 2014 Marshall A.h , A.i , A.j , C.g , C.h 2016 Stronge 2.3 , 3.5 , 3.6 2013 Marzano 1.2.DQ4.3, 2.2.1, 2.2.2 Return to Browse Downloadable Items Resource Resource (Google Chrome Users: If you have the Office Editing extension installed, for the best Word viewing and editing experience, please right click the document link and select Save Link As... to download and edit in Word.) --> More View the English version of the Persistence Cards . Click on the following for more translated tools on MyQPortal: Rúbrica - El Gran Estudiante : Translated Great Student Rubric Encuestra de Funciõn Ejecutiva para Padres : Translated EF Parent Survey Enfoq

Reasons vs. Evidence: Learning Center

Learning centers are independent activities that guide students to grapple with core concepts and skills. This learning activity will help students explore the difference between reasons and evidence when constructing an argumentative writing piece and can be used with the PBL "Internet Filters: Helpful or Harmful?" This learning center involves multiple materials that would be best kept together in a folder. Notice the directions are clear and require the students to take action, which will decrease their need to ask for assistance from the teacher. Students can sign up for a period of time to complete the learning center and add it to their schedules. Signing up in advance for the learning center will help the students coordinate the use of the resources with others. Use the Downloadable Items on the right side of this page to access the document. Return to Browse Downloadable Items Learning Center More Internet Filters: Helpful or Harmful is the Authentic Learnin

Spanish Sentence Scramble: Learning Center

Learning Centers are independent activities that guide students to grapple with core concepts and skills. This learning activity provides an opportunity for students to explore the appropriate word order for sentences in Spanish and was designed to support the PBL "Sixth-Grade Survival." This Learning Center involves multiple materials that would be best kept together in a folder. Notice the directions are clear and require the students to take action, which will decrease their need to ask for assistance from the teacher. Students can sign up for a period of time to complete the Learning Center and add it to their schedules. Signing up in advance for the Learning Center will help the students coordinate the use of the resources with others. Use the Downloadable Items on the right side of this page to access the document. Return to Browse Downloadable Items Learning Center Learning Center (Google Chrome Users: If you have the Office Editing extension installed, for t

Student Focus Cards

Use these cards to monitor student performance, set goals considering future consequences in light of current actions, and build many other subskills of executive function, including but not limited to “Cognitive Flexibility,” “Self-Awareness,” and “Planning.” The application of this tool varies dependent upon the specific desired result. Five guiding principles for successful implementation are: Modeling: Demonstrate how the card is to be used, being mindful of both the student's age and level of need. Frequency: As with any habit, the initial phase of implementation should be frequent enough to become familiar and routine for students. Consistency: Avoid using the card exclusively for negative behaviors from the student. Students should find value in the card under all performance situations. Feedback: Once a student identifies “when” and “what” is transpiring, it is the optimal opportunity to discuss the “Why?” and “What now?” for future improvement. Gradual Release: In the pursuit

Student Focus Cards (Spanish)

Use these cards to monitor student performance, set goals considering future consequences in light of current actions, and build many other subskills of executive function including, but not limited to, “Cognitive Flexibility,” “Self-Awareness,” and “Planning.” Use the Downloadable Items on the right side of this page to access the Student Focus Cards. Return to Browse Downloadable Items Resource Resource (Google Chrome Users: If you have the Office Editing extension installed, for the best Word viewing and editing experience, please right click the document link and select Save Link As... to download and edit in Word.) --> More View the English version of the Student Focus Cards . Click on the following for more translated tools on MyQPortal: Rúbrica - El Gran Estudiante : Translated Great Student Rubric Encuestra de Funciõn Ejecutiva para Padres : Translate EF Parent Survey Persistencia en la Tarea : Translated Persistence Cards

Student Persistence Cards

Use these cards to promote concentration, reflection, progress monitoring, grit, and many other subskills that can be categorized as "Inhibitory Control" or "Self-Awareness" in terms of executive function. As educators, we strive to foster the development of independence via metacognition in our students; oftentimes, we lack the tools to promote reflective self-monitoring outside of direct teacher check-ins. The implementation of this tool varies depending on the specific desired result. Two important guidelines are listed below: Introduce the tool when the student is experiencing a successful moment in the lesson. This will leave the student with a positive feeling toward the tool and he or she will be encouraged to use it again. Consider introducing the tool to the whole class as a recorded benchmark lesson in which you trigger awareness around the concept of self-monitoring performance. Alternatively, you might introduce the tool as part of a regular reflection time (if applicable f

The Great Student Rubric - Grade 3 to Adult

The Great Student Rubric - Primary

The Great Student Rubric is a powerful tool for providing students with expectations for behavior in a learning environment that builds executive function skills and integrates social-emotional learning competencies. Use the Downloadable Items at the right side of the page to access the complete tool. Return to Browse Downloadable Items Rubric Rubric (Google Chrome Users: If you have the Office Editing extension installed, for the best Word viewing and editing experience, please right click the document link and select Save Link As... to download and edit in Word.) --> More In Reinventing the Classroom Experience , learn how to design versatile learning environments in which instruction is as effective virtually as it is in person. Bestselling author and consultant Dr. Nancy Sulla shows how you can provide high-quality instruction that works as well at home as it does in school. Learn how to create innovative, student-driven learning environments in your school in Students Taking Charg

The Great Virtual Learner Rubric

In a physical classroom, students are provided with expectations regarding behavior, protocols, interactions with fellow students, and more. The same expectations should occur in the virtual learning environment. This rubric supports students in understanding expectations and provides a means for self-assessment and reflection. To access the document, use the Downloadable Items on the right side of this page. Return to Browse Downloadable Items Resource Resource (Google Chrome Users: If you have the Office Editing extension installed, for the best Word viewing and editing experience, please right click the document link and select Save Link As... to download and edit in Word.) --> More The Great Student Rubric Grade 3 to Adult