Welcome Parents & Students!

Cecil E. Gray Middle SchoolJune 7, 2013

Contact me:352-429-3322girdnerg@lake.k12.fl.ushttp://lake.k12.fl.us/Page/10442

About Me

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•Proud husband & fatherProud husband & father•Born & Raised in New MexicoBorn & Raised in New Mexico•Musician/music-loverMusician/music-lover•Ravenous readerRavenous reader•““Why?” & “How?”Why?” & “How?”•Cross Country CoachCross Country Coach•Lake County RookieLake County Rookie

Teacher of the YearTeacher of the Year•Business ManagementBusiness Management

& Poli-Sci Degree& Poli-Sci Degree•Love movies & sci-fi rerunsLove movies & sci-fi reruns•Certified NerdCertified Nerd

Why Are We Doing This?

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SimplyStated

In Other Words….

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Please Click Here

How Am I Doing?• Multiple assessments variety is good!– WSPQV (Notes check)

• Watch Watch the lesson & take complete notes (pause, rewind, re-watch as needed)

• Summarize Summarize the key points of this concept• Practice complete the 2-3 guided practice questions provided

online • Question write a question about something that confused you, or

if not confused, write an example of a test question.• Verify parent signature

– Online quizzes– Section/Unit Tests– In-class practice, assignments, projects– Online participation points– In-class participation points

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What Makes This Great?

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• Students receive a more individualized education• Face-to-face time used more effectively• Understanding content at a higher and deeper level• Challenges students to take charge of their learning,

manage their time, & become resourceful learners• Provides time for more “higher-order thinking”

discussion and questioning during class time• Helps students to become reflective communicators

and think more deeply about the subject

What Makes This Hard?

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• All expectations must change• Students must be more responsible!• Schedule their time• Pause, rewind, and rewatch videos• Complete assignments on their own• Work together more effectively in class

• Parents must assist in new & different ways• Teacher must be better prepared• Computers break, websites crash, etc.

Equal Responsibilities

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Parent Responsibilities

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Parent Responsibilities

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•Monitor eSembler at least weekly•Help student stay organized (i.e. weekly binder cleanout)•Plan time to watch the video when still fully awake

(before 10pm is highly suggested).•Help student work through challenging concepts by re-watching the video lessons, posting questions online, and using textbook & other resources for help•Contact me (email, phone, or note in agenda) with any questions, concerns, or issues

Student Responsibilities

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•Plan time to watch videos when still fully awake(before 10pm is highly suggested).

•Take initiative to re-watch videos as necessary•Be an active member of the class community•If absent, watch videos and return prepared•Take initiative to communicate with me either online or in person (homeroom, lunch, etc.)

Teacher Responsibilities

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21st Century Educator

Teacher Responsibilities

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21st Century Educator

Teacher Responsibilities• Preparation I’m ready, are you?• Enthusiasm I love my job!• Curiosity “How?” “Why?”• Humility I don’t know…• Humor Can we laugh at ourselves?• Relentlessness I always expect your all!• High-expectations Is that all you got?

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• Enjoy your summer!Enjoy your summer!•Watch your emailWatch your email• Be ready to work in AugustBe ready to work in August

Addressing Questions:• Syllabus in Aug.• You’ll stay informed as we go• 1-2 flipped classrooms only my math• Content is consistent from video to class• If absent, make it up asap

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Thank You for Coming!

Let’s hear your questions

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Contact me:352-429-3322girdnerg@lake.k12.fl.ushttp://lake.k12.fl.us/Page/10442