VoiceThread is a free online forum for sharing ideas, work and information within and beyond the classroom. The teacher featured in this video uses VoiceThread to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students. He also invites his students' parents to give feedback related to their child's
writing.
This Grade 3 classroom supports student learning through information posted on anchor charts, rich and varied texts, and displays that celebrate student thinking and learning. Materials are organized and accessible, and routines that support independent learning are well established.
The teacher in this Grade 7/8 classroom speaks about the importance of establishing learning intentions and co-creating success criteria to support student learning by clarifying goals and describing what success looks like. Establishing learning intentions and success criteria helps students to self-assess and become more independent.
Students are involved in self-assessment throughout the year. They discover how they learn best, what their strengths and needs are, and how to plan for their own improvement. Students also learn how to assess their own work. This experience helps students become more independent. Students keep a process portfolio as evidence of their growth over time.
