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
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
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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 ...
Would you like to see your students take ownership of their learning? Would you like to give them opportunities, every day, that allow them to meet their needs? In this episode Assistant Principal John Weaver expresses how a daily flex period has benefitted students, teachers, and the entire school culture.
Link for Bloom's Taxonomy video
Intro track is entitled ‘Roughcut’ by the artist Tripwire, licensed under Cr...
In this episode Charles Williams talks about his school's number one motivation -- love for students. How has this impacted their approach to student learning amidst the pandemic, and what changes has it led them to make in their master schedule?
Intro track is entitled ‘Roughcut’ by the artist Tripwire, licensed under Creative Commons. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/
Track and Artist page...
In this episode we talk with Assistant Principal Cathy Gaschen, about how and what prompted her school to reimagine time. Learn about the thought process behind the school's unique schedule, why they value their 'flex day', and what challenges they've had to overcome along the way.
Intro track is entitled 'Roughcut' by the artist Tripwire, licensed under Creative Commons.
License: htt...
Often, PLC meetings are seen as a time waster. But is a PLC just a meeting? In this episode we talk with Chad Dumas about what a PLC actually is, how it can be effective, and what it does for students.
Intro track is entitled 'Roughcut' by the artist Tripwire, licensed under Creative Commons.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/
Track and Artist page: https://sampleswap.org/artist/Tri...
We're back with another season! We've spoken with educators who are bringing new ideas and perspectives to their work. They talk about lessons learned from the pandemic, how they repurpose time in their school day, how to improve collaboration and dedication to student learning. We can't wait to share the new episodes with you! Look for episode 1 on Friday, November 5th.
Time can be used a lot of different ways during the school day. Decisions about how time is used have a direct impact on students, for good or for bad. For one Principal at a High School in Florida, it was clear that time was not being spent in a way that helped students. At her school, there was a 35% failure rate. Learn how she and her fellow educators adjusted how they used time -- and were able to reverse this failure rate quic...
Do students feel heard at your school? Are their opinions valued? What happens when they feel like they don't have a say in decisions that are going to impact them? Usually, if they feel like they're not being given a voice, they'll find one. In this episode, learn how one Principal learned the importance of student voice, how he turned around a tricky situation, and ultimately turned those who were opposing changes...
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