Friday February 27, 2015

Edition 12

THE TITAN TELL-ALL

Team 8-1 wears cute shirts with quotes from famous African Americans about LOVE for Valentines Day and BHM.

Mrs. Winkley’s students complete research project about the contributions of famous African Americans

SHOWCASE CLASSROOMS

GTT students in Mr. Quattlebaum’s class discover the best adhesive materials by making and testing their own glue! How much weight will the cup hold before breaking the popsicle sticks??

SHOWCASE CLASSROOMTECHNOLOGY

7th graders in Ms. Slay’s class present their research supported by thesis using Google Slides to the class. The audience then provides feedback using a Google Form. Wow, talk about engagement and 21st century skills!

SHOWCASE CLASSROOMSMath students in Ms. Salinas class learn about theoretical and experimental probability using a hands-on trial with Skittles, M&M’s, Goldfish and Jellybeans. Such a FUN learning experience!

SHOWCASE CLASSROOMS

7th grade ELA students in all classes, collaborate to complete graphic organizers about their reading. Text evidence included in the great discussion.

SHOWCASE CLASSROOMSTECHNOLOGY

Ms.Slays: https://sites.google.com/a/kellerisd.net/slayela/home

Mrs. Moreland’s :https://sites.google.com/a/kellerisd.net/tsms-njhs/

Have you seen Ms. Slay and

Mrs. Moreland’s Google Sites?

Check them out! TONS of information and kids use daily!

SHOWCASE CLASSROOMSTECHNOLOGY

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Do you or your students need a video tutorial on how to use Google Docs or Imovie? Try Atomic Learning!!

SHOWCASE CLASSROOMSCONTINUOUS

IMPROVEMENT

Mrs. Winkley gets feedback about her students level of understanding using a Status Check. She can get a quick visual by using two different concepts and dots and check marks on the tool.

QUALITY TOOL OF THE MONTH

Have you tried one this month?

Need an idea or help? Let a CIT member

know!

February: Bone Diagram

Next month’s workshop will be on March 20th!!

A FINAL REMINDER FROM MR. CORNELIUS …

Keep up the awesome instruction, and have a great weekend!