EduProtocol Series - Part 2 Frayer Model

 Tired of the way you introduce ELA, Science, or Studies Studies vocabulary terms with your students?  Have you tried the Frayer Model?  EduProtocol Field Guide Book 1 by Marlena Hebern and Jon Corippo has outline the steps to familiarize your students with Frayer in a fun way laying the foundation for the students to utilize it throughout your curriculum.  

Not familiar with the Frayer model?  Watch the following video for a detailed explanation which also includes ideas for ESL in your classroom.  The Frayer model was created by Dorothy Frayer and her colleagues at the University of Wisconsin in 1969 to help students better understand vocabulary.

You can find information about the Frayer EduProtocol in Chapter 16 beginning on page 109.  

Directions

1. Prepare the Frayer model in an electronic format or paper copy.  (You can have a slide deck and assign slides to specific students or groups of students, or you can share a copy of the template to students on Canvas.)  

2.  Provide a copy of your desired template for each student or group of students.

3. Allow time for the students to complete their Frayer template using words and images. 

4. Once students create their copies, they can be shared on a Canvas discussion board, printed and used as a carousel, or other means.

Key Points

• Finding the correct image is sometimes difficult.  Students may need to think of another search term to find an appropriate image to showcase the word.  Example: quick - students may need to type "running fast" in the search field of Google Slides for to find an image of quick.
• For a non-example, you can search for something that is easily confused with the word, but not the same to get the antonym for it.  For example, if you search the antonym for left, you will get words that mean right.  If you mean the antonym to be return, then you would search for the antonym of "departed".
• Allow for littles to rely more on images than text alone.  Not comfortable letting students search for images on the web? You can create an image bank of preapproved images for students to choose from. You can even have a drag-and-drop option on the premade slides for convenience.  
• Frayer templates can be either complicated or simple, depending on the terms being used.
• Thesaurus and Spelling Resources

Check out the Smart Start to introduce the Frayer Model to your class at the beginning of the year with Frayer a Classmate.

Want more about the Frayer Model? 

 Check out this video below from Seth Ponder.

Want to gamify the Frayer Model?  In this video, Jake Carr talks about printing out the quadrants, cutting them apart and having the students work to put the correct parts together similar to a jigsaw puzzle.  This is a great way to show student understanding of the word.  

EduProtocol Series: Part 1 - Fast and Curious

 Tired of giving your students a list of words, having them define them using a dictionary (hoping they choose the correct definition and understand it), asking them to memorize that list, and then crossing your fingers that they pass the quiz at the end of the week? 

Have you heard of, or thought of using the EduProtocol, Fast & Curious?

See what Matt Miller has to say about the Fast & Curious EduProtocol by viewing the video and blog below.

Meet the Fast & Curious Protocol Blog

Here's how to get started.  Prior to the start of the day, you set up a quiz using Quizizz, Kahoot, Blooket, or another gamified app.  According to The EduProtocol Field Guide Book 1, pg 15, using question-to-flashcard and immediate class feedback features is best.  Once you have the quiz, you have done most of the work!  

Directions for Fast & the Curious

First, set up the activity/game you'd like to use on Quizizz, Kahoot, Blooket, etc.

Day 1

1. Quiz students making sure that they receive immediate feedback on their missed words.

2. Review and discuss the most missed words using the features on the teacher dashboard of the program.

3.  Quiz again providing immediate feedback.

Day 2

1. Repeat missed words from day one.

2.  Allow students to take the quiz again.

Day 3

1. Repeat missed words from day one.

2.  Allow students to take the quiz again.

Example

Day 4

1. Conduct the final quiz or test using same quiz, digital platform, Canvas, or paper copy.

Hurdles for Primary

• Primary grades would also be successful with this format.  They may need more visuals/pictures, but that is doable with these programs.
• Getting the younger students to the correct link can sometimes pose a problem, but teachers can share the direct link to the game in Canvas, Clever, or on a shared Google slide.  Click here for an example.
• Not sure how these gamify programs work?  Check out the following information or contact your technology trainer.
• Click here for Fast & Curious Resources EduProtocols Primary Resources

**This is the suggested EduProtocol to experiment with to see how using these types of procedures can positively impact your classroom with limited prep on your end.  Check out this Comprehensive Chart  from EduProtocol Field Guide Book 1 -16- Student-Centered Lesson Frames for Infinite Learning Possibilities by Marelena Hebern & Jon Corippo and let us know if there is something that interests you or if you'd like to read and discuss this book with others.  

Have another gamify program that you enjoy in your classroom?  Tell us about it!

EduProtocols - What are they and how do you use them?

 What are EduProtocols?  According to Marlena Hebern & Jon Corippo, the authors of EduProtocol Field Guide Book 1, "EduProtocols are lesson shells in which you insert your curriculum to teach more effectively and deliver more engaging content.  We want to see students collaborating, creating, critically thinking, and communicating (the Four C's), and we want you to know that you can use these ideas to change your classroom!" (pg. xviii)  

This book shares ideas on six Smart Starts and sixteen EduProtocols.  We will take the next few weeks to share some ideas on our favorites.  Want more information?  Check out eduprotocols.com.

EduProtocol Templates and How to Use Them

Wondering about Smart Starts?

As discussed on pg. xviii, "Smart Start is the process of setting aside the curriculum in order to build culture at the beginning of the year.  The focus is on teaching kids how to learn, using things like Frayer Models and Venn Diagrams on fun subjects to get them ready for the year.  As you scaffold fun into curriculum, students develop a sense of belonging, and you'll find that you'll reap the benefits all year long."

Here are some examples, but over the next few weeks, we will take a look at some we've vetted for you and delve into what they are and how you might use them in your classroom.

Look for our first Protocol in our EduProtocol blog series coming soon!

When to Track-It

We often hear teachers say that they aren't sure who to call for their technology issues and often times, don't contact anyone.  The technology trainers are here to assist you with the use of the various programs that we have available to use - just email us or call our extension.  Some of our specialties are Canvas, Clever and its programs, Google products, online text material (especially integrating it with Canvas), and we do our best to assist with the myriad of other online products available.  

If you're having trouble with your computer, SMART board, document camera, or student Chromebooks, you should Track-It.  Why Track-It?  It's the fastest way to get a response from a technician and it creates a log of what needs to be done allowing the tech department to keep track of corporation technology issues.

Not sure how to Track-It?  Watch the example below.

Want more?  Click here for a spreadsheet of whom to call for specific problems.

LVIS 360

 We've had a few teachers reach out to us about updating their teaching license.  It is our understanding the the LVIS 360 site has undergone some changes and here is what we found...

LVIS360 Update from the Indiana Department of Education  (April 2, 2024)

Educators applying for initial licenses or renewals in the next few months should log in to the updated LVIS360 system soon to link their LVIS legacy licensure data to their LVIS360 account. The new system requires users to create an Access Indiana account prior to accessing LVIS360. The Office of Educator Licensing recommends getting acquainted with the new login process and linking your new LVIS360 login to your legacy account now before the busy season for licensing starts in May. Administrators, please encourage your teachers to log in soon. Access the user portal here. Contact IDOE's Office of Educator Licensing with any questions.

Take the LVIS 360 Tour on Indiana Learning Lab and obtain PGP's. (Very informative 26 minute video)

Indiana DOE Educator Licensing Page

IN.gov Access Indiana Page  (Use your previous LVIS email to login to Access Indiana.)

*It is recommended in the Learning Lab video to use your personal email.  No worries if you have used your school previously.  There is a place to change it.

Looking for PGP's?  Check out how to use the Indiana Learning Lab to meet your 90 points.  Explore About Learning Lab Growth Hours to learn more.

Note:  When seeking approval for your PGP's, select your building principal and not LCSC.

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