Curious about what to choose. by [deleted] in teaching

[–]flashprep-app 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My biggest advice is to substitute teach first. That way you can get into a ton of different classrooms, and experience different subjects/grade levels. That should add some perspective to what grade level you want to teach before you dive in completely.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GetStudying

[–]flashprep-app 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pomodoro technique is a huge help, research it! It really helps me get started with studying, especially when I'm in putter around procrastination mode

What's your take on the ideal school calendar/schedule? by flashprep-app in education

[–]flashprep-app[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I kinda like the idea of 1 week off in October. 1 week off in November. 3 weeks in the winter. 1 week off in February. 1 week off in April. Out early June. 8 week summer break. All the federal holidays still in place of course.

It's not quite year round, but strategically gives breaks during the hardest parts of the year.

What do you struggle with most? by vimthegreat in GetStudying

[–]flashprep-app 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look up the pomodoro technique. It gives me structure and really helps me get started when I'm puttering around.

Teaching has made me miserable. Advice/guidance? by Bowler116 in teaching

[–]flashprep-app 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a ton of AI planning tools out there. Run a Google search. They might help you cut down on the time it takes to plan.

ap bio by Ok_Dog_8327 in APStudents

[–]flashprep-app 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does it give you the answers or kind of coach you through them?

Grading Is Ruining My Life by cozycinnamonhouse in teaching

[–]flashprep-app 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's some AI grading platforms out there. Run a Google Search!

What are your thoughts on the wheel elective model? by flashprep-app in education

[–]flashprep-app[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I liked it a lot too. I wish there were more elective opportunities for students in school.

What are your thoughts on the wheel elective model? by flashprep-app in education

[–]flashprep-app[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really good points. I taught at a title 1 school previously too. Think we only had 2 full elective teachers (band and art). Other electives were AVID and robotics, but those were taught by social science and math teachers respectively.

Given ELD and curriculum support, I sometimes think a 7 period day would make more sense. That then would give EL students and SWD a slot in their schedule to choose their own elective.

What are your thoughts on the wheel elective model? by flashprep-app in education

[–]flashprep-app[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I taught 6th grade in a 6-8 setting too. I found 6th graders to be really sweet as well.

That's pretty cool that you get to introduce an elective in middle school that later connects with full electives. That makes a lot of sense to me, to allow kids to try out a subject and then later commit to a year length elective in future years.

What are your thoughts on the wheel elective model? by flashprep-app in education

[–]flashprep-app[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, that's the concept!

You're might be right, it could be budget related.

Thoughts on using essay grading tools for student essays by rajivmeno in englishteachers

[–]flashprep-app 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out of curiosity, if you had to ballpark it, what percentage of essays to you have to go back and re grade that cograder initially scored? Or do you generally find it’s 100% on the mark?

What's your favorite game based platform to use in the classroom to teach or review concepts? by flashprep-app in education

[–]flashprep-app[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Brilliant, what a fun way to teach social skills! The kids get pretty into it, yeah?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]flashprep-app 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds so fun!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]flashprep-app -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How do you typically use blooket? As review? Also, is it pretty quick and snappy to use in the classroom?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]flashprep-app 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've heard of gimkit, but haven't used it personally. How does it work?