My beast is going into Pre-AP biology next year and her future teacher gave her a summer “preparation” assignment to help get her biology mind right. One of the resources shared was a link to a short video on the interactive notebook that they be using in his class. It walked them through creating the tool that they would be using all year long. As I watched I noticed that there was a whole series available! As I watched all of them in fascination, my mind was spinning with all of its admin/classroom implications. I completely want to make these for my leadership team! What a great way to keep notes, track meetings, etc…basically keep all of our resources in one place!
Do you have PLC leaders? Team leaders? Both? What a fun way to help them stay organized! With back to school specials happenings all over right now, you could score these and have a BTS gift that helps them and makes your crafty heart happy, cheap!
In addition to the “construction of the notebooks” the videos talk you through adding pockets, a bookmark, and a tie to keep it all closed! Content possibilities here are endless. They could be for bell ringers, for labs, or even as a basic content specific portfolio! Adding pockets lets them keep up with handouts, but also ensures a “fun” way to keep them organized and involved in their learning. Never underestimate how a “fun” engaging an activity like this could be for your students. Decorating and creating a piece that they are excited about would hopefully make even dreary note taking a bit more fun!
- Interactive Notebooks- Intro video
- Interactive notebooks- Advanced construction
- Notebook Organizational tools
- Setting up your notebook for use
Craftily organized,
Amber
Did you do this for your staff? How did it turn out? We are thinking about doing this for our MS staff. Any feedback, reflections on your experience would be great!