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Shayna Pond

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This collection provides learning activities and data analysis guidance on each of the eight aspects of the K20 Culture and Climate survey, as well as a peek into the research that informed the development of this tool. The intention is that you can use these PDs as a whole series or individually as... Read more »

Tag Target Audience

  • Administrators, All Staff or Teachers

Tag Calendar Placement

  • Any time of year, Planning/Collaboration/Conference Time

User Group Group Size

  • Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10), Small Group (at least 4)

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Action Plans, Active Engagement, Analyze, Interpret, Problem Solving, Reflection, Research

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  • Culture
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This technique promotes cooperative learning and critical thinking in group settings. The process involves structured debates on controversial topics to encourage group members to explore opposing viewpoints and arrive at a more comprehensive understanding. Read more »

Strategy Instructional Strategy

In this collection, you will find tech tools for creating stories in multiple formats. The storytelling process holds many values for engaging students in their learning. Telling a story involves critical thinking, problem-solving, reflection, and perspective-taking and can be a deeply engaging and... Read more »

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Perspective Taking Toolbox

Grade Level Grade Level

  • Kindergarten - Secondary

Perspective taking is a valuable skill that teachers and students can cultivate in the classroom. When teachers create an environment that recognizes multiple cultural perspectives from outside the classroom, students are better supported in taking control of their own learning (NASEM, 2018). In these... Read more »

Lesson Collection

Tag Target Audience

  • Students

Tag Calendar Placement

  • Any time of year

User Group Group Size

  • Individual, Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10), Small Group, Small Group (at least 4), Whole Class

Copied To Clipboard Placement In Lesson

  • Engage/Opening, Explore/Learning Activity, Explain/Closing, Extend/Additional Learning Activity, Evaluate/Assessment

Time Frame Time To Complete

  • Less Than 10 Minutes, 10 - 20 Minutes, 20 - 30 Minutes, More Than 30 Minutes

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Activate Prior Knowledge, Active Engagement, Analyze, Brainstorming, Collaborate, Compare & Contrast, Conversation Starter, Critical Thinking, Elaborate, Evaluate, Identify, Infer, Interpret, Persuade, Physical Movement, Problem Solving, Reason, Recognize, Reflection, Self-assessment, Speak & Listen, Student Choice, Summarize, Synthesize, Writing

Grade Level Grade Level

  • Kindergarten - Secondary

Subject Subject

  • English/Language Arts, Social Studies

Course Course

  • American Literature, Human Geography, Oklahoma History, U.S. Government, U.S. History, World History, World Human Geography, World Literature

Tag College & Career Readiness Framework

  • College Admissions Procedures, Extracurricular Activities

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • 7.3.W.1, 9.1.R.1, 9.1.R.2, 9.1.W.2, 9.3.R.1, 9.3.R.2, 9.3.R.3, 9.3.W.1, 10.1.R.2, 4B, 9.2.R.2, 9.3.R.6, 9.3.R.7
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Nurturing Questioning Skills for Deeper Learning

Grade Level Grade Level

  • Preschool - 12th

At the heart of student-centered, inquiry-based lesson design are student-generated questions. Not only do student-generated questions help students think of and apply ideas more creatively, but the cognitive processes involved in creating and answering meaningful questions also help students experience... Read more »

Tag Target Audience

  • All Staff or Teachers, New Teachers, PLC, Students, Teachers

Tag Calendar Placement

  • Any time of year, Planning/Collaboration/Conference Time, Pre-Service Training

User Group Group Size

  • Individual, Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10), Small Group, Small Group (at least 4), Whole Class

Copied To Clipboard Placement In Lesson

  • Engage/Opening, Explore/Learning Activity, Explain/Closing, Extend/Additional Learning Activity, Evaluate/Assessment

Time Frame Time To Complete

  • Less Than 10 Minutes, 10 - 20 Minutes, 20 - 30 Minutes, More Than 30 Minutes

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Activate Prior Knowledge, Active Engagement, Analyze, Brainstorming, Collaborate, Conversation Starter, Critical Thinking, Elaborate, Evaluate, Hypothesize, Identify, Increase Teacher "Toolbox", Infer, Interpret, Organize, Problem Solving, Recognize, Reflection, Research, Review, Speak & Listen, Summarize, Writing

Grade Level Grade Level

  • Preschool - 12th
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Growing Growth Mindsets

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 6th - Secondary

In this collection, you will find resources to support the development of growth mindsets among learners. Growth mindsets serve to improve student motivation by expanding the focus of achievements beyond immediate outcomes, emphasizing the importance of the learning process and personal growth. Someone... Read more »

Lesson Collection

Tag Target Audience

  • Administrators, All Staff or Teachers, New Teachers, PLC, Parents

Tag Calendar Placement

  • Any time of year, Pre-Service Training

User Group Group Size

  • Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10), Small Group, Small Group (at least 4), Whole Class

Tag Related

  • Games, Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP)

Copied To Clipboard Placement In Lesson

  • Engage/Opening, Evaluate/Assessment

Time Frame Time To Complete

  • Less Than 10 Minutes

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Action Plans, Active Engagement, Analyze, Collaborate, College-Going Culture, Cross-Curricular, Evaluate, Increase Teacher "Toolbox", Problem Solving, Reflection, Review, Self-assessment

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 6th - Secondary

Subject Subject

  • English/Language Arts, Growth Mindset, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies

Course Course

  • Algebra 2, Any Secondary Course, Geometry, Middle School Mathematics, Precalculus, Psychology

Tag College & Career Readiness Framework

  • College Admissions Procedures, Extracurricular Activities

Tag Family Engagement

  • School Environment, Supporting Student Success

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • 9.3.W.3, 9.3.W.5, 10.3.W.3, 11.3.W.3, 12.3.W.3, PS.3, PS.3.3, HS-ETS1-4, M.1, M.4, M.5, K.PS2
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This interactive session will provide participants with the tools and resources they need to successfully create visual communication that informs stakeholders, strengthens partnerships, communicates goals and data, and inspires collaborative action. Participants will walk away with tools and resources... Read more »

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Time Frame 75 minutes

Teamwork is a major contributing factor of job satisfaction and work engagement. The investment in building strong team collaboration creates a win-win outcome for both the employee and the organization. This professional learning session is part of a series that explores the eight aspects of organizational... Read more »

Tag Target Audience

  • Administrators, All Staff or Teachers

Tag Calendar Placement

  • Any time of year, Planning/Collaboration/Conference Time

User Group Group Size

  • Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10), Small Group (at least 4)

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Interpret, Reflection
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Time Frame 90 minutes

Organizational engagement climate refers to the ability of a group of employees to perceive the energy and commitment needed to work together to achieve organizational goals. Positive organizational climates result from employees having the organizational resources they need to do their work, having... Read more »

Tag Target Audience

  • Administrators, All Staff or Teachers

Tag Calendar Placement

  • Any time of year

User Group Group Size

  • Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10), Small Group (at least 4)

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Action Plans, Active Engagement, Interpret, Reflection
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When a work environment provides agency, social support, and opportunities for professional growth, these factors stimulate employees to become more competent and engaged in their work. This professional learning session is part of a series that explores the eight aspects of organizational culture and... Read more »

Tag Target Audience

  • Administrators, All Staff or Teachers

Tag Calendar Placement

  • Any time of year

User Group Group Size

  • Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10), Small Group (at least 4)

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Analyze, Interpret, Problem Solving, Reflection, Research

Tag Related

  • Culture
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Time Frame 90 mins