Talk:Jigsaw Your Mathematics Classroom (7-12)

-- Escampini (talk) 10:47, 28 April 2016 (EDT)

Gabrielle,

I really enjoyed looking at Module 1 of your mini-course. In terms of the site visually, I thought it was easy to navigate, eye-catching, and extremely organized. I loved how you included different icons as well as a key for what they represented. This way, peers can anticipate what is to come: a video clip, a discussion blog, an interactive bulletin board, etc. I also really liked the pictures you included on your page. They are brightly colored and really catch the eye, but also have purpose. I especially like the one with the puzzle pieces making a bridge to the goal!

Specifically regarding Module 1, it was well-planned and every activity closely aligned to the objectives that you wanted to meet. I actually found a lot of similarities in the types of activities that both of us put in Module 1. I did a survey using SurveyMonkey and did an edublog site as well! One minor issue with the survey- when I clicked on the link and finished the survey, I had to re-open your wiki page completely. I am not sure if there is any way to have a link at the bottom of the survey so that you can easily navigate back to Module 1?

The video was a great anticipatory set for those who are not familiar with jigsaw learning. The colors of the teddy bears really offer a way to visualize the “expert” groups and how these colors blend back together as students share their work. The music in the background also gives you a little laugh! Your questions closely align to the video and I especially like how you ask what the teacher could have done better. It is important to remember that it is not just the students completing this activity- the teacher must play an active role as well. In addition, I loved the bulletin board from padlet. What an excellent way for peers to post short responses, such as the goals that you were asking for in Module 1.

Excellent work overall! Looking forward to viewing the rest so I can do this in my own classroom.

Emily