Presenters
Barbara DeSantis is the Tech Integration Trainer at the Sayreville School District. Barbara is a STAR Discovery Educator whose blog showcases the practical use of a wide variety of online tools for teaching and learning. A frequent presenter at education, technology and library conferences, Barbara is also Past President of the New Jersey Science Teachers Association. She also serves as a moderator for OK2ASK TeachersFirst sessions.
Session description
We'll highlight hexagonal thinking in several elementary classrooms, including several grade levels, as well as providing scaffolding for a variety of learners. Students can use this format to debate and provide evidence for their connections, and to work collaboratively and record their connections via Screencastify.
Purpose & objective
The purpose is to demonstrate the effective use of hexagonal thinking in a variety of elementary classroom settings.
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Outline
This poster session will present the results of hexagonal thinking as well as implementation suggestions.
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Supporting research
https://www.edutopia.org/video/using-hexagons-build-critical-thinking-skills#:~:text=Developed%20by%20curriculum%20designer%20Betsy,digital%20hexagons%20around%20a%20theme.
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