I love the reflecting that goes into the planning for either a PD presentation or a professional article. Off and on, for the past 3 days, I have begun the gathering process -- quotes, pictures, ideas, etc. for a presentation on word study I'm doing in a few weeks. This morning, I took all the information and artifacts I've collected and started my idea board. I totally borrowed the concept of the idea board -- I read Presentation Zen two summers ago, and I love the fact that even though the author is very techie and visual with his presentations, he always starts with a poster board and post-it notes when laying out the ideas and the flow.
So, it may not look like much, but after several days of gathering and several hours this morning of organizing, I have a first draft of my presentation.
As I was going through this process, I realized it is one I want to share with my students. With the emphasis on research in the common core standards, this would be a great tool to share so that they might put it in their writing toolbox if it works for them.
Come to think of it, I see some professional writing coming out of this...
Oh my gosh, Karen, I love this idea! Can't wait to try it! And yes, I definitely think it's one kids could use. Also teachers when we are doing backward design on units! Can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteI just got to this, Karen, and wanted to say I like the idea of showing it to students. I usually have had them do a 'visual' on a large piece of paper, but writing all over it instead of sticky notes,etc. I think this would work well because they can move things around and watch the flow. Thanks!
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