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Mini-whiteboards - Tips for Teachers Top 5s
Mini-whiteboard use (8 mins)
Mini-whiteboard use (8 mins)
Five tips to improve mini-whiteboard use to check for understanding in the classroom.
Mini Whiteboards and Coloured Cups
To make sure your students are ready to practise, use mini-whiteboards (24 mins)
To make sure your students are ready to practise, use mini-whiteboards (24 mins)
The video features a discussion between two teachers about the benefits and effective implementation of using mini-whiteboards in the classroom. The first teacher describes his own experience using mini-whiteboards, emphasizing how they promote active learning and provide valuable information about students’ understanding. The second teacher probes further, exploring how the mini-whiteboards facilitate both checking for understanding and consolidating knowledge. The conversation concludes with a reflection on how to encourage other teachers to adopt the use of mini-whiteboards in their own practice.
Whiteboards in use at Officer Secondary College
Whiteboards in use at Officer Secondary College
In this quick check for understanding, Steph demonstrates our use of whiteboards to engage the whole class. Students write their answers, hover to show they are ready, and on 3, 2, 1...chin. Steph is striving for 100% success in this practice. Follow up questions seek deeper understanding, and the use of B's promotes the SWPBS in recognising positive behaviour.
Natalie uses the an entry routine to have students collect their whiteboards, ready to begin the retrieval practice. Gives them time to work before CFU.
(NOTE: this video was taken before students had to stand behind their chairs)
Whiteboards.pdfSlates such as Mini Whiteboards are a fantastic way to instantly get feedback on the comprehension of your explicit instruction. Whiteboards or slates can be used consistently throughout your explicit instruction to not only allow students the opportunity to master
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