Hexagonal Thinking: Six Ways to Build Connections
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 ⬥ 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET US
Presented by Barbara De Santis
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:
The purpose is to demonstrate the effective use of hexagonal thinking in a variety of elementary classroom settings.
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Resource Materials:
In this Resource Materials section, you will find reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information that will help you review or extend your knowledge from the presentation.
Resources from TeachersFirst
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- OK2Ask (free, on-demand recording): Engage & Inspire with Hexagonal Thinking
- Twitter Chat Archive: Hexagonal Thinking for Innovative Connections
- TeachersFirst Review: Hexagon Generator
Other Resources
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- Article: Hexagonal Thinking Activities in ELA
- Article: Visible Learning Activities
Videos
In-the-Classroom:
Our In-the-Classroom section is where you will find ideas and examples on how to integrate the tools shared into classroom instruction.
Using Hexagon Learning for categorisation, linkage and prioritisation