"The only advice that I do not agree with here is listed under what doesn't work- only offering points for demonstrating mastery by passing quizzes and tests. The reason that I do not grade my homework in my 6th grade class is because it…"
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Philip McIntosh
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Philip McIntosh's Discussions
An Improved ExamView ---> Moodle Workflow
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I found a way to link the graphics associated with questions all at once instead of having to do them one at a time. Instead of it taking me 2-4 hours to link the images to a set of 200+ math…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Christian Gehman Apr 26, 2011.
"Best" Vodcast/Video Format?
What is the best format for posted videos? I'm thinking mp4 is the most universally playable across computers, phones, tablets and operating systems. Continue
Tags: vodcasting, mp4, formats, video
Started Dec 16, 2010
Problem With Lack of Learner Computing Resources at Home
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One legitimate concern I have recently heard from parents, is that in families with multiple children and only one or two computers, it is difficult to schedule time on computers for all the kids in…Continue
Tags: resources, video, computing, mastery
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brett Wilie Dec 16, 2010.
Are 7th Graders Ready for Math Mastery in a Flipped Environment?
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I'm having doubts.They come into the class never having to be responsible for their own learning at any time previous in their school career.A few get it and thrive but far too many are apathetic,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jon Freer Dec 8, 2010.
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Tara replied to Philip McIntosh's discussion Unique Challenges of Flipping in Middle School in the group Middle School
Reginald Miller replied to Philip McIntosh's discussion Sharing of Moodle Mathematics Question Banks Anyone? in the group Mathematics
"I would love to share. 1-919-628-4277. This is my google voice number. Google Voice is a new app that I am experimenting with."
Paula Thomas replied to Philip McIntosh's discussion Sharing of Moodle Mathematics Question Banks Anyone? in the group Mathematics
"I would love to share with you. I have started moodle with my pre algebra class this year and flipping that same class. Let me know if you are still interested."
Paula Thomas replied to Philip McIntosh's discussion Sharing of Moodle Mathematics Question Banks Anyone? in the group Mathematics
"I am new to this type of communicating and saw this is a really old post. I teach inclusion per algebra and I am going to flip my classroom this school year. I understand about the test question banks. It took me 4 hours to make one bank for one…"
Paula replied to Philip McIntosh's discussion Unique Challenges of Flipping in Middle School in the group Middle School
"I'm not a Math teacher but could you start them with a fill in note worksheet? for Math I would give them a problem that mimics the one in the video using different numbers. I think that there must be a purpose for watching or the…"
Paula replied to Philip McIntosh's discussion Unique Challenges of Flipping in Middle School in the group Middle School
"As a 25 year middle school teacher,I have to back up everything Philip said. Middle school students don't even have a desire to get out of bed in the morning let alone take charge for thier own learning. They are wonderful energetic…"
Deb replied to Philip McIntosh's discussion Unique Challenges of Flipping in Middle School in the group Middle School
"Great points, and good to learn from your experience.
At a conference in May, I spoke with a school team from Oz teaching at the 5/6 level (180 kids in an open learning space with 6 teachers and 1 SEd teacher - amazing things happening…"
Marie Snyder replied to Philip McIntosh's discussion Unique Challenges of Flipping in Middle School in the group Middle School
"(referring to Philip's first point under "what doesn't work)
Has anyone created a template for kids to use when taking notes on what they are viewing? Or a list of training tips? I used some flipped learning strategies last year…"
Tamara Sneed replied to Philip McIntosh's discussion Unique Challenges of Flipping in Middle School in the group Middle School
"I am so happy to find a page for middle school flippers (or flipper wannabes like me. I am going to flip my life science classes this fall and am looking for all the help I can get. The aspect that is most appealing to me is the mastery component.…"
Debra Taylor replied to Philip McIntosh's discussion Unique Challenges of Flipping in Middle School in the group Middle School
"Kristin,
Does this document exist yet?
Debbie"
Debra Taylor replied to Philip McIntosh's discussion Unique Challenges of Flipping in Middle School in the group Middle School
"Hi Philip,
I truly appreciate your insights of what does and doesn't work with middle school as I am moving from 5th grade to 6th grade this year. I will be teaching science and math and want to flip both.
Things that stuck:
-Goofing off…"
Anne Mueller replied to Philip McIntosh's discussion Unique Challenges of Flipping in Middle School in the group Middle School
"We haven't tried this yet but my new principal really wants to give it a try. I am skeptical but have agreed to support the effort 100%. Our campus is 7th & 8th grade and many of them are highly unmotivated. I am anxious to read what you…"
Reginald Miller replied to Philip McIntosh's discussion Sharing of Moodle Mathematics Question Banks Anyone? in the group Mathematics
"I have questions on my Moodle site using ExamView. The test bank worked wonders for me and my students. State assessment results are in. My students increased 20.4 percentage points in math as measured by ISAT. The percentage of students at or above…"
Thomas Powell replied to Philip McIntosh's discussion Sharing of Moodle Mathematics Question Banks Anyone? in the group Mathematics
"So many possibilities!
My school uses Moodle yet I never had the chance to pursue using it for testing. This coming year I'm planning to try a flipped classroom which I'm considering using Moodle as the vehicle to navigate with. I wonder…"
Megan Mullen replied to Philip McIntosh's discussion Unique Challenges of Flipping in Middle School in the group Middle School
"I am planning to flip my 6th grade math class next year. This was very helpful and gave me some great insights to think about for next year."
Holli Prior replied to Philip McIntosh's discussion Sharing of Moodle Mathematics Question Banks Anyone? in the group Mathematics
"I do have Examview."
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Using Moodle Activity Logs for Parent and Student Feedback
One of the biggest complaints I hear in implementing mastery learning is "You're not teaching my child anything!" I know I am preaching to the choir here, but as we know, it's not abouty "teaching" it's about "learning." We put a tremendous effort into developing a mastery learning course plan,and we've seen how some thrive in it and some flounder. It really bugs me when a kid is a "student" and not a "learner", and complains to their parents that they are not learning anything.
I…
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Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 7:47am on July 12, 2011,
Heather Brothers said… Hi Phillip,
Could you please send me the presentation that you used last year with the parents at the open house night? And if you have a powerpoint that goes over procedures and expectation of the students in class I would really appreciate it. My e-mail is hbrothers@lexington1.net Thanks :-)
- At 9:40am on June 28, 2011, Heather Brothers said…
Hi Phillip,
Sorry to bother you again but I was wondering if you could send me the PDF to your presentation that you used last year with the parents at the open house night? Thanks!
- At 10:21am on June 9, 2011, Heather Brothers said…
Hi Phillip, I was wondering what some of your classroom procedures are while students are working - who gets first use of compuer in classroom? What does a student do while they wait for you if your busy with another student? How many times they can come up per class to you to get checked off for an assignment...any other procedures that I may be not thinking of right now....I would really aprechiate your help. Maybe you have a power point you wouldn't mind sharing that explains the class procedures to student...Thanks so much!
- At 12:07pm on May 31, 2011, Heather Brothers said…
Hi Phillip, Thanks so much for responding back. I can wait until you finish the new one! I'll check back with you mid summer :-)
Heather
- At 12:36pm on May 28, 2011, Heather Brothers said…
Hi Philip,
I am going to be flipping my 7th grade Science Classes next year and am wondering if you have any letters/syllabus you give the students/parents at the beggining of the year explaing how class works that I could take a look at to help me get started??? Thanks so much for your help :-)
- At 8:05pm on May 14, 2011,
Rick Lehman said… - Philip, you have worked so hard to compile your question banks in Moodle. The video you created on linking graphics will save me so much time! I was hoping you could save me even more time. I am going to start my first year of Flipping this Fall, is it possible to get a copy of your question banks? I know you have put SO much time into creating it, it almost seems wrong for me to ask....
- At 4:46am on December 7, 2010,
Jon Freer said… - Actually, I just got rolling. I was out all last week (new baby) and managed to keep my Chemistry class moving forward with recorded lectures. As of today both sections of Chemistry and my 7th grade Per-Algebra classes will be flipped. Since I am getting going mid-year, I will look to be 100% flipped next school year and then tackle the shift to mastery learning the following.
So far I really enjoy it, though I have wrinkles to iron out (like best ways for kids to get the lectures and some good class activities to enhance the Chemistry classes especially.)
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