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Something to try: Classroom discussion maps help students improve their communication skills in a very real, visible way.

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ZainChester 🇵🇭🎮3 years ago

I love this!

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Triple-checking facts3 years ago

Link for that sheet the teacher was using? Please share!

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edutopia3 years ago

We don't have a copy of the sheet, but it's pretty much just an oval that the teacher can write names around. You could create one using "insert shape" on Google docs.

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mrs iselin3 years ago

What are the questions and notes under each student’s names? Would love to know more about what notes are taken.

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