Reimagining Time
Reimagining Time is a podcast by Enriching Students. In each episode, we'll dive into the creative ways educators are using time to transform their schools and classrooms, and better support students. Look for an episode every two weeks!
Episodes
Learn how Irving ISD supports students with an effective intervention structure at the elementary, middle, and high school level. This episode's guest, Sheniqua Tobe, describes how through flexible scheduling and planning, gaps in student learning can be addressed quickly, leading to students who feel more engaged and confident.
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We're kicking off season 6 with a special episode featuring Marcy Bernethy! You may know her from her YouTube channel Saddle Up for 2nd Grade.
She is an experienced math teacher, interventionist, and author of the book Small Groups Big Impact: A Confident Teacher's Guide to Math that Work. In this episode we talk about how she struggled with math anxiety from elementary school all the way to the start of her career as a ma...
In this episode, listen as two Assistant Superintendents break down the WIN Time program at the school, how it relates to MTSS and their PLC, and see how all of this work impacts their school culture - at the District level. Nicole Semas-Schneeweis and George Ferro of Whitman-Hanson Regional School District break down the why the saw the need to implement WIN Time at all campuses and grade levels, the challenges they faced, the ben...
In this episode of Reimagining Time, we talk with educator, author, and coach Stephanie McConnell about WIN Time, an effective system to ensure every student gets what they need, during the school day. She talks about how WIN Time began at her school, and tips for implementing and making it a success at your own school.
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W.I.N. (What I Need) Time is an approach that when used effectively, can greatly increase the enrichment and intervention opportunities at a school, and teach students how to make the most of their time. But how do you ensure it's effective? In this episode we talk with Assistant Principal James Wheeler about WIN Time at his high school; what has helped it stick, what the school has learned from iterations of the program, and ...
In this episode we speak with Patricia Erbe, an educator and Solution Tree author of the book, Building Bonds with Learners. She discusses the Teacher Student Relationship model, focusing on why and how educators should make time to get to know their students.
Some additional reading:
Why Building Relationships with Students is Important
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How does one school help students get extra help and enrichment, while building connections that make their 3,000 student campus feel smaller? Learn from Head of School Dr. Tim Powers in this episode.
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Middle school students needs more than a quiet, compliant study hall to thrive. In this episode, Dr. Zachary Cohen talks about the WIN (What I Need) Time program at his Middle School, and how it balances time for academic support with student choice, and helps students develop important executive functioning skills.
- Read Zak's article on Edutopia.
- Study | Parent involvement and student academic performance: A multiple media...
Have you ever wanted to dive into the world of flex mod scheduling at your school, but just couldn't quite work out the logistics? In this podcast episode educators Dr. Scott Hand and Dr. Alexis Swineheart talk about the steps they've taken at their school to run a flex mod pilot, making shifts that have made it much more manageable. Learn what they're doing, how it's been going, and even some valuable tips for ...
In this episode, we learn from K.C. Knudson, an experienced educator and senior consultant with Novak Education. MTSS is a popular topic, and an effective tool for meeting student needs. But what is it, really? And how much hold does it have as a 'tiered model.' Explore deeper ideas about MTSS and how it can be viewed as a broader framework for learning in this podcast episode.
Check out: The Opportunity Myth
Why does the use of time matter in schools? In this episode with talk with Michael B. Horn about why and how schools can change how they view and utilize time, to encourage mastery of learning over seat time.
What is Rigor?: https://edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-what-is-rigor/2012/02
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In this episode we talk with Luke Clamp about a vision for a school that would prepare students with future-ready skills, and how it became a reality. He shares what sparked the idea, how it affected the school's physical construction, and made he and other education leaders reimagine time and create a successful flex mod schedule.
Luke's article for NASSP: nassp.org/2019/02/28/designing-and-implementing-a-flexible-mo...
In this episode, we talk with Brian Stack as he shares challenges schools are currently facing, and how competency-based education, and learning to function as a PLC, can help. With Brian's years of experience, and current work with schools, he has practical advice and tips to share for teachers and administrators.
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In Part 2 of 'The Opportunity Gap: Who are the Gifted Students?' Brian Butler explains the 5 shifts to making gifted education "the floor of every classroom". What does that really mean? How can any school make these shifts? Listen to find out!
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In this episode, Instructional Leader Jennifer Maichin talks about a new program at her District called Synergy. This self-directed program helps students become independent learners and master competencies that will help them build skills they need beyond high school. Learn about how they completely reimagined time to realize their vision of the future of school.
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In this episode, the first of a two part feature, we talk with education consultant and author Brian Butler about the idea of giftedness in education. Traditionally gifted students are viewed as more intelligent, and set apart from the rest. But is it more about abilities and intelligence, or the opportunities students are given, that determines this distinction? How can educators shift their mindset to view all students as gifted?...
In this episode, we are joined again by Texas Assistant Principal Cathy Gaschen, who talks about how her school was able to help meet student needs, and gets kids excited about learning, even after such a tough couple of years. One way they did it? A flex mod schedule with built in time for student choice. Hear her story!
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What can you expect from the Reimagining Time® podcast? Conversations with real educators like you, about creative ways to reimagine time and learning in the classroom. Find a new episode every two weeks!
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In episode 6 we speak with Kenneth Williams. Ken nationally recognized trainer, speaker, coach and consultant in leadership and school culture. Ken discusses his thoughts on why we should stop ability grouping students. How schools can create equitable learning for every student.
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In our last episode, Why Create a Flex Period?, Assistant Principal John Weaver talked about the benefits of a flex period, that he's experienced at his school. But how do you create, and successfully manage a flex period? Learn all about it in this episode as John gets into the details of implementation, protocol, and how much administration should really be involved.
Intro track is entitled ‘Roughcut’ by the artist ...
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