This video describes some ways to add collaboration at the start of the lesson. I will sometimes start or end the lesson with collaboration. On my progress tracker roadmap, I add an icon for when students can work with a partner.
I build up to group work, as that can be more challenging. This video discusses a plan I created that lasts 21 days to build students' understanding of group work. It helps students develop skills such as compromise, delegation, and active listening.
One-on-one instruction: As students complete this Google Form check-in, I pull them back to answer questions. I also monitor Edpuzzle and see how my students did on the video questions. I pull them up to work with them one-on-one or in a small group setting. After a mastery check, a student will turn it in and then meet with me one-on-one to review answers and talk about their next steps on the roadmap.
Small group instruction: I use small groups to review misconceptions and group students based on those misconceptions. I meet with students who are on pace in a small group to extend their knowledge of the content. I look over the tracker to determine groups and usually create 4-5 small groups to meet with during a class while the other students work on their roadmaps.
Whole group instruction: I use a whole group discussion at the start and end of every class. I review common misconceptions I am seeing across the class. We will also end the class with a reflection or some type of retrieval practice. I like to also use games in my instructions to help my students review concepts and build understanding.
When students need help, I like for them to fill out a Google Form. This allows me to meet with my students in a queue to provide help.
I use this tracker as I check in with students and collect their work. Midweek, I print the tracker and conference with students to review where they are in their progress toward meeting the lesson goals.