Download - The Interactive Student Notebook (ISN)
The Interactive Student Notebook (ISN)
Early Childhood Education
You may have said the following: I can’t find my homework
I can’t remember what we did last class
What did we do while I was out?
I’ve lost the handout!
Your ISN can make a difference in how you study and process new information for class.
And help you to: Become an independent thinker
and writer Learn to organize notes and
“connect the dots” Create a portfolio of your
individual learning that shows your progress over time
What is the purpose of an ISN ?
To learn creatively
To use your own learning style to process new information
What supplies do you need? 8 ½” by 11” college-ruled spiral
notebookSome notebooks are
8 ½” by 10 which will make it hard for you to use
150 pages Plastic cover
Other items needed Highlighters
Glue sticks
Colored pencils
Paper
Blue or black pens
Pencils
Other items needed
NEVER MARKERS!
Cover Number all the pages on the top
right corner of each page. Unit Title Pages
Components of your notebook
Your notebook’s orientation
Left side is your choice – always an EVEN numbered page
Right side is teacher directed – always an ODD numbered page(remember—teachers are odd!)
Left—Student Side
Is a place to preview new ideas and information may be a prewriting activity,
brainstorming or concept web
What do I already know about this?
Is a place to organize and process new ideas
You may express your understanding of new ideas, feelings, and opinions by using various, creative methods
How can I put what I have learned in terms I understand?
Left—Student Side
Examples of left side work
More creative ways to organize new ideas: Venn diagramPoetryTimeline Written reflectionsGraphs and chartsPhotos or illustrations
Left—Student Side
Examples of Left Side work
Left side—EXTRA CREDIT
Most units have a variety of extra credit opportunities
How to find out about these activities: Listen in class Check out the website under “Daily
Activities” Check out our website under “files-
enrichment Check out your guided notes
More examples of left side work
Right side—teacher directed
All “testable” information
Used for recording class, discussion, video and reading notes
I usually share a syllabus and graphic organizers to help you get started.
Right side—teacher directed
Handouts will be glued onto the right side of the notebook. It will avoid work being “lost.”
When notes exceed one page, loose leaf pages can be glued to the bottom as extensions and then folded up or you can go to the next right side page.
Evaluating your ISN
Work should be neat and well organized. All entries should be titled and
dated. Your ISN should show me that
you are thinking about what we are studying.
Evaluating your ISN
A Rubric will be provided for self, parent and teacher assessment usually twice a quarter.
ISNs count double grade: each turn includes both formative and summative points
Evaluating your ISN
Points are earned for completed work All class notes and assignments
should be included—even for the times you are
absent!
Missing Work
Check the table at the front of the room or the hanging files
Also, visit our website for handouts, notes and resources that include class powerpoints.
Show pride in yourself and your work
Strive for an “A”Notebooks are used in class daily; you may store them in
the bins by your pod