Take 5! Integration Update - November 22, 2011 (Vol.3/#5)

Issue #5

“Take 5” is a weekly update containing information related to teaching and learning for today and beyond...

Take just 5 minutes (or less) to look over these resources and see what might be helpful for your and/or your students. Better yet, set aside at least 15-30 minutes a week to focus on finding resources and ideas that will improve student learning and prepare them for their future!


 This Week... (3)

Manic Monday: Time-Saving Teaching Tips
Check out a list of time-saving (or sanity-saving) tips from "I Love That Teaching Idea" website.

Wonder Wednesday: Favorite Teacher Movie... Which still inspires you?
Participate in the poll above... (by Nov. 30) -- Which one is your FAVORITE "teacher movie" (notice that Waiting for Superman is NOT on the list).


Tools 4 Tuesday...
PicLits & Build Your Wild Self!
 

 Upcoming Learning Opportunities
(Email me if you know of other opportunities!)

• 1. In-District Professional Development Opportunities that count for REVS' 7 required hours of PD for 2011-12

• 2. What Is Inquiry and How Do I Use It in My Classroom? Tips and tools for incorporating inquiry teaching methods into your classroom with a focus on how to use the inquiry method to teach the newly revised state standards in math and science. Presented by: Diane Burtchin & Michelle Shafer, Rossford Schools – at Rossford HS on Dec. 1 (5-8pm) Register at link above; Cost is $15, which can be paid by REVS (see email from Michelle); or $20 after Nov. 27.
  

• 3. In the right margin of this blog, enter your email to receive future postings into your email Inbox (Take 5s and more!) -- expect 1-3 posts per week.

a NEW format for this year... 

Scroll through the blog below or click these links to see what has been posted already in these areas:

• Manic (hectic) Mondays – Tips and information related to time-management, time savers, and organization (in honor of The Bangles... yes, they are still a group!)
  
• Tools 4 Tuesday – Tools, websites, or teaching strategies
• Wonder Wednesday – Questions to ponder about teaching, learning, and life
• Thinking Thursday – Videos providing plenty to think about
• Fun Friday – Lighter fare for wrapping up the week