Learning on Their Feet

Vertical learning-a framework for high-quality group work-showcases student thinking for everyone to see.
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[@kaushaltimilsina7727]

Wow! Really the awesome learning experience!

[@dreadlord3627]

This is very useful, thank you.

[@kharris3146]

I can think of ways, but I need to know how these students kept a copy of their own work? Did they take a picture of it? Do they have digital notebooks? Did they have guided notes, and when done, were they given time to copy their work down?

[@RonRitchhart]

Great video. It seems like this is inspired by the research of Peter Liljedahl

[@mrsbaril4th]

What did you use as the randomizer?

[@audreyhodge4242]

Building Thinking Classrooms! (book) This sounds so cool with the whole school on board. I wish I could work there!

[@gregmartin9035]

I am trying to find a randomizer that assigns student roles in each group. Does anyone have a recommendation? Thanks!

[@Glutenfreebebemelindaarcara]

In the end...we need more markerboards in the classrooms.

[@francisgoin3112]

This is so cool!

[@82erinjoss]

Which randomizer website do you use here?

[@edutopia]

The teacher in the video used this one: www.randomlists.com/team-generator

[@paigekierce8894]

How do you get the randomizer to assign different roles?

[@DanielAdeboye4krist]

Vertical learning - I guess it would have a similar effect if they worked on their tables in groups as well and not necessarily on whiteboards. The only difference would be the lack of 'inspiration' that might come from seeing what other groups are doing! Maybe it could work for each group to work independently first and then share their final solution with the entire class! Interesting video and great rethinking!

[@aaronmccoy8154]

Maybe students could go on a gallery walk after completing the work on their tables. Another option might be the person that can ask questions of the teacher, gatherer of information, has the ability to check in with other table groups and ask the "how" questions.

[@roa2930]

I have my students do a gallery walk from time to time to see how other groups approached problems.

[@robertsoper5303]

Peter Liljedahl, in his book, talks about the physiological benefits of learners being on their feet versus being seated. Non-permanent horizontal surfaces have their benefits, but not the same as the vertical surfaces.

[@laurabradley5678]

Another benefit of the vertical spaces is the teacher can more easily see what all the groups are doing. A teacher I know stands in the middle of the room and checks in from a distance on all the groups - so much more efficient than trying to get around to each of the groups at desks.