1-26-07


 * Housekeeping** (5 min.)


 * Clarification of Assignments
 * Where are we on the wiki? (We've gone worldwide! People from over 15 different countries have viewed our pages!)
 * MiWLA 2007 Conference Volunteer Form


 * Learning Logs** (10 min.)

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 * Goals Progress Check: 3 things that are going well + 2 concerns + 1 question


 * The Job Search:** (25 min.)
 * Finding Job Openings
 * Making the Match: The Cover Letter
 * Showing What You Know: The Resume


 * Insights & Issues:** Nominate insights or issues for discussion. (20 min.)


 * **Regaining Some Control -** What are some good ways, now that the semester is starting fresh, to regain control of a class that may have started to lose it? user:armst136 Does anyone have any //upperclassmen-specific// tips? user:knappla1 Is it wise/feasible to amend or add to policy/procedures at semester with returning students?


 * **Teaching Grammar -** What to do, how to do it, when to do it, should we do it? I need some inspiration on how to practice using new grammatical concepts while WRITING without just translating sentences.user:batorbro I am finding that my kids are definitely more interested in me telling them them grammar in a very structured format instead of me asking them to deduce what the concept is. How do I motivate my kids to want to figure it out on their own? user:drosteb1


 * **Interactive Activities -** What's working, what isn't, why isn't it, are they learning, how can you tell?

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 * **Communicating Effectively with Administrators** - How can I communicate more effectively with administrators (and field instructors) in order to get the support I need? (Anonymous)**Gangs -** What do you do if you suspect a couple of your students are in a gang. I know we've talked about the signs, and I think I can see them, but not entirely sure. Suggestions? **- [|winokurk]**[[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/user/pic/winokurk-sm.jpg width="16" height="16"]]


 * What do you need from your mentors for next semester? - Comments on "the list"


 * BREAK** (15 min.)

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 * Professionalizing our Practice** (30 min.)
 * //Making Instruction Accessible to All Students://** Packaging Knowledge & Differentiating Instruction for Diverse Learners
 * Knowledge Packages & Concept Knots (Examples, PowerPoint Summary)
 * How does this information link to what we know about the purposes of assessment, planning, and feedback?


 * Collaboration Stations** (60 min.)

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 * Swap Shop
 * I am in need of a few activities (an actual worksheet/game/activity - something ready/easy to use by another teacher after printing it off) in ANY language as I am putting together a foreign language packet for the department in my district. user:batorbro Check out the Cooperative Learning Link under Instructional Strategies. The bottom of this page also has some things that you might find helpful: http://languagelinks2006.wikispaces.com/Interactive+Worksheets
 * Teaching Demonstrations
 * I'm willing to do a hear/say activity demo (5 min)user:batorbro - Okay, plan on it! user:chericem1


 * Announcements** (5 min.)

//Take a look at these!//


 * Purposes for Assessment: It's all about the feedback!


 * **Time Management & Organization - Task Cards**
 * [|Concrete Goals Tracker]
 * [|Destructomatic Progress Tracker]
 * [|Power User Task Progress Tracker]
 * [|Emergent Task Timer – Sample Filled Out Sheet]


 * Assignments for Next Week**

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 * Agenda Items - Nominate items for the agenda by adding them to this page
 * Cover Letter - Bring a draft of a cover letter to class
 * Insights & Issues Posting - Post an issue or a response to Angel
 * Swap Shop - Come prepared to share, bring enough hard copies of whatever you plan to share for the group (or post in the appropriate section on the wiki PRIOR to class)
 * Teaching Demonstrations - If you want to present, come prepared to do so with a 5-7 min. activity. If you don't plan to present, click the sign-up link to choose a day.