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Log Books - The Teacher Toolkit

When students are in charge of recording data (in a tardy book or make-up log, for example), be sure to teach students exactly what and when to write in the books and do periodic spot-checks to be sure information is accurate.

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Pairs, Small group (4-8)GROUP SIZE
QuietENERGY
In personSETTING
Medium cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Network Design This relationship mapping exercise strengthens Network Design, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

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  1. Log Books The Teacher Toolkit Printed from Log Books A log book is a way to record and keep track of events in your classroom.
  2. Some log books may be used by the students, whereas others are for use by the teacher only.
  3. An Attendance Log Book can be used in order to keep track of tardies and absences, whereas a Parent Communication Log Book can be used to record contact with parents.
  4. Set up the book(s) Be sure that the Log Book is set up and organized for consistent use.
  5. Many teachers keep one log book with tabs for items that students record (tardies, bathroom trips, make-up work) and another log book with tabs for teacher use only.
  6. Record data The most important step is to record data consistently.
  7. When students are in charge of recording data (in a tardy book or make-up log, for example), be sure to teach students exactly what and when to write in the books and do periodic spot-checks to be sure information is accurate.
  8. When to use Log books can be set up at any time of the year when a need is identified.
  9. Printed from Log Books A log book is a way to record and keep track of events in your classroom.
  10. If the log is one that students will use, th...
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Log Books The Teacher Toolkit Printed from Log Books A log book is a way to record and keep track of events in your classroom.

Some log books may be used by the students, whereas others are for use by the teacher only.

An Attendance Log Book can be used in order to keep track of tardies and absences, whereas a Parent Communication Log Book can be used to record contact with parents.

Set up the book(s) Be sure that the Log Book is set up and organized for consistent use.

Many teachers keep one log book with tabs for items that students record (tardies, bathroom trips, make-up work) and another log book with tabs for teacher use only.

Record data The most important step is to record data consistently.

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Log Books - The Teacher Toolkit. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Log Books The Teacher Toolkit Printed from Log Books A log book is a way to record and keep track of events in your classroom.; Some log books may be used by the students, whereas others are for use by the teacher only.; An Attendance Log Book can be used in order to keep track of tardies and absences, whereas a Parent Communication Log Book can be used to record contact with parents.; Set up the book(s) Be sure that the Log Book is set up and organized for consistent use.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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