Post date: Sep 9, 2014 9:16:13 PM
In September's AVID Newsletter you'll find information about VVE's 2-column note-taking, VVMS's AVID Social Contracts; a VVMS Collaboration Activity; ideas for creating a school-wide college-going environment; the Philosophical Chairs Discussion Strategy; AVID Weekly articles and resources, and upcoming AVID Events.
Spotlight on AVID
AVID Social Contracts
Structured Note-Taking
VVM students work collaboratively to develop social contracts representing the elements that are necessary for creating a safe and productive AVID community.
VVE 5th graders use AVID's 2-column note format to organize and record information using all three of Costa's Levels of Thinking.
If These Walls Could Talk...
This video shows a variety of ways to promote and support a college-going environment within our schools.
Collaboration!
VVM AVID students work together to stack cups using only a rubber band and four pieces of string.
AVID Resources
WICOR Strategy of the Month:
Philosophical Chairs
AVID Weekly Article of the Month:
Philosophical chairs is a form of discussion, similar to a debate, that encourages students to choose a stance and defend their opinions. The benefits include the development of students' abilities to give careful attention to other students' comments and to engage in dialogue with one another to gain a greater understanding of the topic being discussed.
You'll find downloadable information on Philosophical Chairs and a preparation template for students to use as they prepare to argue their stance attached below.
Elementary: Penguins in Peril
Secondary: Intelligent Machines Raise Real Concerns with Smart People
All AVID Weekly articles, lesson plans and activities are archived monthly and available in the following Google Folders for anyone to access and use:
AVID Support and Events
Online AVID Support
Daily/weekly elective class lesson plans
Informational/instructional videos, handouts and downloads over many AVID Essentials, including Writing, Inquiry, Tutorials, Data and Site Teams.
A time sensitive support and collaboration forum for AVID Elective Teachers and Site Coordinators, providing an opportunity to collaborate with other coordinators and teachers from all over the country about issues and topics affecting their students and classes right now.
Upcoming AVID Events
Content Area Path Training:
This web meeting allows coordinators and teachers a wide variety of dates and times to choose from to best fits their schedule.
*If you would like access to any of these resources and do not currently have an account on my.Avid.org, contact Kelly Killorn
Tutor Training:
AVID Elective Teacher Workshops:
Site Team Workshop: