Student Led Conferences Session # 1

Student Led ConferencesSession # 1

1st: Log on to your laptop(turn your laptops to face me when you are ready)

2nd: Take outPencil

3rd: Wait for further instructions

Today I am learning the benefits of student-led conferencing, taking a Learning Style Inventory and starting my PowerPoint.So I can determine my learning style preferences and find out how I might learn best and begin my goal setting. I will know I am successful when I Can explain the purpose for SLCComplete the online Learning Style InventoryCopy and paste snip of my Learning Style preferences in my PPT on slide #3 Complete slide #2 of my PPT

1What is student-led conferencing? Students will conduct formal conferences with their parents to display their schoolwork and discuss:

What students are learningGoals for each classHow students plan to meet their goals.

2Students take ownership of their learning.

Students learn to set goals and work towards them.

Student work becomes more focused.

Students have the opportunity to develop presentation skills.

Benefits for Students3

Learning Styles InventoryLogging In To NavianceToday we will use an online resource called Naviance to complete a survey that will help you think about how you learn best.This will become part of your SLC PresentationThis program is also what you will use down the road to complete your Culminating Project in high school!Also, this tool has lots of information about careers and colleges that you will be able to use.Go to Meridians school website and then click on the tab called Naviance on the left side to open the login window.

Log in using your regular sign in

sn12345601012003Use your normal login nameYour password is your birthdaywith 8 digits mmddyyyy even if you have changed your password on Skyward or for your computer log inYoure going to do the Learning Styles Inventory

Click here to start the Learning Styles Inventory, which will help you explore how you learn best.

Now click here

One more click

Last clickI promise!

Answer each question by clicking on the lightbulb. It will automatically take you to the next question.You cannot skip questions.Try not to click Undecided too much AND be consistent in your answers since some of the questions are a lot alike.If you are not consistent or you click Undecided too much, it will make you retake the Inventory to get your results.

When youre done, youll see a report like this that gives you some info on how you learn and work best.You will be copying this into your SLC PowerPoint by using the Snipping tool.

Click on View Full Report to get even more details and information about your Learning Style.

The top part will have the same chart as you just saw

but as you scroll down, it will give you more explanation of each section, as well as suggestions.Naviance Learning Styles InventoryIf you dont quite finish, its ok. It will pick up where you left off when you log in next.Next week, we will be doing a Career Interest Survey.Both of these will become part of your SLC Presentation. You will use the Snipping Tool to copy the reports into your SLC PowerPoint.To take a snip: Click your start buttonThe snip tool looks like scissors with a red circle. Once you click it, the screen will automatically gray out & give you a cross cursor. Click & drag that cross to make a box around your results. The snip will automatically open up as an image when you release your click/drag mouse. Right click and copy the snip. Paste your snip onto slide #3

Turn & Talk Share with a partner 1 of your Learning preferences that is a Strength and 1 that is a Challenge

18Goals

Big Mountain vs Small steps

Turn & Talk Describe SLCs; what does Meridian hope students learn by participating in SLCs

2. Explain the difference between Big Mountain Goals & Small steps.

21Your presentation to your parents: The PowerPoint templateTemplate = the skeleton; just the bones you add the meat. Template/PPT typing & rules:Do not change font, color, backgrounds or graphics yet!Only work on the slides for which you are given directions & permission, you wouldnt want to have to undo/redo anything. Read the template, type your answers and information THEN delete the examples or directions. Type as little as possible on the slide. Summaries & goals are the only sentences! All the rest are just bulleted ideas you will expand upon when you present. You will add details & complete ideas so you will know what to say during your presentation at conferences on November 24th! (NO slide should look as full of text as this one does!! Your parents will stop reading!)

22A little about me as a studentLast yearNow I knowLearning Style InventoryStrengthsChallenges Big MountainThis is the same as Slide #2 on Your SLC PowerPoint. Complete these sentence starters on Your Slide # 2 of your SLC PP and then delete the template starts.You will share more details and information on these topics during your Nov. 24 presentation at conferences. The next slide has a completed example.Directions: Type your own response to the sentence starters above & then delete the template starts.

Last year (Type something about your academic life from last year. What kind of student were you? What did you think this year would be like? What type of learner were you last year?)Now I know (Type something you have learned about yourself just since starting this school year. What is different about you this year? How have you changed since last year?)Learning Style Inventory (briefly describe 2 Learning Style preferences that are strengths & 1 Learning Style preference that is a challenge along with which classes you think match up with these strengths & challenges best. 4. What is a Big Mountain goal you have for the future? What small steps do you need to take in middle school to reach your big Mountain goal?23This is me: Sammy SosaIn 7th gradeStruggled with organization & homework completionGreat at projectsNow I knowNo 3 ring binder, accordion is betterRead rubrics Learning StyleNeed More Structure/Auditory LearnerNot a Morning PersonBig Mountain Goal = Graduate College & become a TherapistExample: Last year in 7th grade I struggled to stay organized. Most of my papers and assignments were shoved in my backpack, laptop case and my planner. I left my binder in my locker all year because I didnt use it. I didnt do very well on daily assignments because I lost them, but I did really well on final projects. Now I know that I wont use a 3-ring binder because I dont like how big and awkward it is. Using an accordion file is easier and Im turning in more homework assignments because I can find the assignments quickly. Ive also learned that I need to pay closer attention to the categories on rubrics I receive for assignments. Last year, I didnt really understand how much easier a class is when I have the assignments completed. When I took the Learning Style Inventory, I learned that I learn better when things are more structured and I am an auditory learner, which means I learn better by hearing. This might explain why math and social studies are my favorite classes. Mr. Hall is very organized and structured and in social studies we have lots of discussions and I enjoy when Mr. Wright shares historical stories. Since I am not a morning person I need to work harder at paying attention in 1st and 2nd period classes. I also may need to get extra help after school for those classes.My big mountain goal is to graduate from college and become a therapist. Some small steps I will need to take in middle include keep my grades up and join some WEB crew or Leadership activities so that I can practice some leadership skills and helping people.

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