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AVID Strategy: Think-Pair-Share
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  • This is a great, collaborative strategy that can be used in various disciplines.
    • It can be used in large or small groups and in online classes (in breakout rooms).
    • Implementation is easy. First, give students a question to answer, a problem to solve, or an assignment to read. Then, ask the students to THINK about their answers or the reading on their own. Next,
    • PAIR them with another classmate(s), and have them SHARE the answer with them. If you choose to do so, you can also have groups report out (SHARE) with the larger group.
  • For additional AVID teaching and learning strategies, please check out our AVID Resources page in D2L (Available from the D2L homepage, in the “Resources” drop-down menu).
  • If you have an AVID strategy you would like to get added to our Resources page, please reach out to Lisa Martin at Martin.L@ptc.edu.

AVID – Professional Development Opportunity 4.21.23
AVID – Professional Development Opportunity 4.21.23 avatar

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Training Date/Time: April 21, 2023, 9AM-12PM

Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Session Title:
Enhancing Online Instruction 

Session Description:

Participants will learn how to apply Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading (WICOR) strategies in an online course, with an emphasis on building a social presence for both instructor and student. Participants will discuss and analyze high-impact strategies that will increase student engagement and learning in the online environment. Participants who attend this session should already be familiar with the basic functionality D2L, including how to create a discussion board, post assignments, etc. This workshop is more effective if participants have some AVID background in WICOR strategies. 

To Register: https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/enhancing-online-instruction-spring-2023 

KWLA — An AVID Strategy Helpful for Finals’ Prep
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KWLA (Know, Want to Know, Learned, and Apply):  Using a KWLA strategy/worksheet prior to an assessment (like a final exam) in class can help instructors (and students) see what students already “know” about a topic and what they “want to know”/really need to study. After participating in your class/review session, the KWLA can help instructors assess what students have “learned” and if they are able to successfully “apply” the information. For a fillable KWLA worksheet that can be used in your classes, check out the “AVID Resources” page available through the Resources’ tab in D2L.