On 3/15/07 1:13 AM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Kim writes: >> I had a binder for the class with a piece of paper for each student inside. >> On my computer I have a program for printing mailing labels. I make a >> template that has the criteria for this round of conferences and room for >> name and date, and print enough labels for each student. I think I can even >> pre-name them. During the conference I make notes on the labels about what >> was said or done. At the end of the conferences I just peel the labels and >> stick them on the student's paper the binder. When all the stickers are >> gone, I know I've met with everyone and can move on to the next round. >> >> Over time I have a wonderful chart of growth. I have very little to bog me >> down during the conference. I learned quickly to keep my notes short and to >> the point because even the large mailing labels have only so much room to >> write. I am pretty sure this would work for as many students as you need. Could you expand on what you mean by 'make a template that has the criteria for this round of conferences' means? I've been intrigued by the talk of workshops, which I used to do and got completely away from because of pressure from administration in one of the schools I taught in. My personal professional development plan for this year is to delve into differentiated instruction and try to implement it in my classroom. I teach 7th grade language arts. I'm finding much more information on DI at the elementary level and when I find it for middle level, the information seems more geared toward math, science, and social studies. Come to find out as I've read about DI, I was actually "doing it" when I had workshops. Any and all information I can collect from the group as to workshops and DI would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Sherri Neofotist The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence. _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive
