In order to fully understand the significance of many of the following videos, you may want to read the articles on "reaching consensus" where I explain the teaching method demonstrated by teachers and students below. Enjoy the videos. It's so much fun to get outside of our own classrooms via the miracle of streaming video, isn't it?
-Tim
Power Teaching 11 Yr Old (7:05)
Critical thinking discussion about a writing assignment led by a 5th grader. McKenna uses the power teaching techniques to review 2 student writing samples on a document camera. Notice the quality of the comments given by these kids and their boldness to disagree with each other. For more teaching techniques please visit www.timbedley.com For more information about Power Teaching email CBiffle@aol.com.
Campus Supervisor Training (11:23)
Training session for campus supervisors. The entire 35 minute training video is available for purchase. Imagine how simple it would be to train your campus supervisors by having them watch a short DVD! Contact me for more information. $149 plus shipping and handling.
Saxon Math: Consensus for Greater Than Problem (1:32)
3 students are caught in a discussion where they are trying to reach consensus on a greater than/less than problem. Benito, the young man on the right, has the correct answer. Take special note of the quality of the discussion, the passion, and the critical thinking skills being fostered.
Saxon Math: 3 Months and 4 Days Consensus (0:36)
Two girls discuss their answers to a problem involving dates. Notice the depth of understanding and the "Ah-Ha" moment at the end of the video when Damaris declares, "You changed my mind."
Food Chain Flipper (1:32)
This is a fun little movie I made to introduce our science unit on the food chain. You may want to use it with your class as well. Any of my videos can be downloaded by following the link on the video player to Google Video.
Constructivist Conference Highlights