Tasking at a Constant Velocity Conference
Exploring ways to improve student engagement and interaction through research and guided activities at the Tasking at a Constant Velocity Conference held at UNCC Center City. Topics include warm-up strategies, transitions, and interdisciplinary connections. The event also delves into understanding adolescent school engagement and practical teaching methodologies. Attendees can expect a dynamic learning experience with multimedia resources and technology integration.
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Mental Inertia: Tasking at a Constant Velocity T2T CONFERENCE, UNCC CENTER CITY APRIL 18TH, 2018
Warm-Up According to a 2016 Gallup poll, What percentage of adolescents feel engaged at school? A. 75% B. 50% C. 33% D. 0% https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2016/03/23/gallup-student-poll-finds-engagement-in-school.html
Tasking at a Constant Velocity Research: Improving Student Engagement Interaction Exploration Relevancy Assessment Multimedia & Technology Taylor, L. & Parsons, J. (2011). Improving Student Engagement. Current Issues in Education, 14(1). Retrieved from http://cie.asu.edu/
Tasking at a Constant Velocity Transitions: moving from the warm-up into notes or activity directions Math warm-up Literacy warm-up
April 9th th 2018 Warmup Monday Warmup Monday April 9 2018 1. Andrea placed two jars on a scale. The first jar weighed 3 1/3 ounces. The second jar weighed ounce more than the first jar. What is the total weight of both jars? 2. At an auditorium, 3 sections are filled with people watching a play. Exactly 3/5 of the people watching the play are parents. What fraction of the sections are filled with parents? What is the volume? 4. 3.
Thursday, March 22nd 2. A crow eats the remains of a dead animal. What type of consumer does this prove the crow to be? 1. Which two ecosystems are terrestrial? a. Ponds and lakes b. Forest and estuaries c. Oceans and grasslands d. Forests and grasslands a. A decomposer b. A herbivore c. A predator d. A scavenger
Caesars English 2 Lesson 8
Tasking at a Constant Velocity Guided notes Quizizz Kahoot Google Forms & passages Canvas Sample EOG questions (variety of formats) Weather Project Video segments Structure of a daily science lesson varies depending on the concept Connections to all subject areas (transition/warm ups, mix of instruction types, mix of time frames, mix of activity types)
Nervous System Purpose/Role Organs/Major Parts To enable body to respond to stimuli To perform body functions It controls your 5 senses and balance 1. Brain 2. Spinal Cord 3. Nerves Interesting Facts Personal Connection
Body System People You will be given an outline of a person You will trace this outline 7 times in your notebook You will use each outline to represent one body system There are 7 body systems to focus on: Skeletal, Muscular, Digestive, Cardiovascular, Nervous, Circulatory, and Respiratory
There are 7 body systems to focus on: Skeletal, Muscular, Digestive, Cardiovascular, Nervous, Circulatory, and Respiratory You must include: key organs/body parts key words when describing and illustrating each body system
Tasking at a Constant Velocity Wrapping up a lesson Quick Write Discussions Kahoots/Quizizz Exit Card
Tasking at a Constant Velocity Mid Unit Quizzes Units Unit Common Assessments Re-teaching/Enrich Cycle Consistency
Wrap-Up Please share a strategy for keeping students on task that you are eager to use later.
THANK YOU! Our PowerPoint is included on the T2T website of conference resources. Tabby Hvozdik Tabatha.coulter@cms.k12.nc.us Jillian Whurr Jillianm.whurr@cms.k12.nc.us