2/26/18 J-town Professional Development Block Schedule Discussion by Michael Carroll https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo What are some concerns or bright spots you foresee when when implementing GRR strategies in a block schedule environment? en-us 2018-02-14 21:09:42 UTC 2026-03-14 21:22:12 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235504853 These are strategies I have used in the ED-SDC setting for 20 years.  We have been using Khan and partners all school year.

Very effective.]]> 2018-02-26 17:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235504853 Because we have more time in class in a block schedule environment, it can be very effective to have students move around and work with one another so that they can have collaborative conversations and develop the skills learned in class together. CHAMPS is an effective way to facilitate these types of activities. https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235539198 2018-02-26 18:25:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235539198 https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235596193 With the additional time, short assessments can be more frequent and feedback more immediate.]]> 2018-02-26 19:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235596193 https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235611601 I am worried about students who are absent. If I see them on a Tue, they are absent on Thurs, I won't see them until Monday.]]> 2018-02-26 20:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235611601 The most challenge thing for me is how to engage in more Structured Teaching when I have only one or two students per grade/subject but have 4 different grade levels in class at once. It's great when I am only concerned about a specific skill that can apply across the curriculum but much harder when trying to explore congruent angles at the same time I am teaching Graphing Exponential Functions. Especially frustrating that the students don't have the same opportunity to collaborate as their non-disabled peers https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235617811 2018-02-26 20:27:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235617811 I feel like the CHAMPs method will have a positive effect on block scheduling. Students can participate in conversations after they complete work to discuss more ideas on topic which can stretch the depth of lesson plans. Moving around the classroom into stations or projected tasks can also add value to lesson plans and keep the students attention elevated. Signals help to bring back focus and attention in a quiet way. https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235626131 2018-02-26 20:44:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235626131 CHAMPS bstevens7 https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235632483 I find I am more focused when I do the CHAMPS for the students prior to a lesson. Even if I don't share with them on paper, I do verbally. It is a perfect day, when I have it on an assignment and verbally. ]]> 2018-02-26 20:59:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235632483 More Time for Student Thinking kschafer4 https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235637566 I am hoping with block scheduling, that pre and post reading thinking will be much more effective and frequent for students, because there will be more time. Students will be able to read something and annotate, then think without having to be rush or having to break this up over days. Therefore, they will engage more with reading and not struggle so much with just remembering what an article or story is about, which will likely lead to more and deeper thinking. ]]> 2018-02-26 21:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235637566 Main concern is athletics and electives as seasons change at the semester. Will there be semester long electives for them to switch too, or are all course going to be year long? https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235637832 2018-02-26 21:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235637832 PE teachers use formative assessments regularly. This session allowed me to use technology to enhance what we already do. I just need to get a few apps loaded onto my comp to make it even easier! https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235652655 2018-02-26 21:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235652655 https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235659406 My biggest concern is just planning for it. I have to make sure that everyone is engaged and I’m concerned about what other students are doing while I’m working for 20 minutes with a small group. ]]> 2018-02-26 22:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235659406 I am looking forward to block schedule to actually finish a lesson from the input to the application level and beyond. When students are exposed to a variety of instructional strategies one of them is prone to succeed with more time at hand, I think it would a lot easier to manage and not rushing everything through particularly when labs are involved. Assembling, dissembling, cleaning etc... lboukris https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235664114 2018-02-26 22:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235664114 https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235665142 I honestly think that formative assessment will be another valuable tool in my teaching arsenal to make block instruction more efficient. collaborative groups can be formed based on students' levels and more formative assessments will further expand learning and engagement]]> 2018-02-26 22:45:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235665142 Formative assessments are great tool to use in a block schedule. Since we have more time, you can assess and group at the end of one class and implement differentiated instruction during the next class. The key to formative assessments working is anticipating student misunderstandings and preparing for them ahead of time. https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235668968 2018-02-26 23:05:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235668968 CHAMPS mkafka https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235672966 After having been in school for 9-12 years, high school students should have a pretty good idea about what school is for, what expectations are, and how to behave. 
Champs helps the teacher reinforce the material students should already be familiar with.]]> 2018-02-26 23:21:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235672966 CHAMPS https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235675738 I think that going through each classroom activity and "Champing" out each activity will have a positive effect on my teaching. I realize now that I have done that for one activity, that there are some areas where I have created ambiguity for my students. I have not always been explicit regarding behavior expectations for varying activities in the classroom. I plan to do this for each main classroom activity and make sure students know how to act at any time during the period/block. ]]> 2018-02-26 23:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235675738 Formative assessment mlsheldon https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235676084 With block schedule, we will have more time within the day to use formative assessments and place students in purposeful groups to be able to use more instructional strategies so that the students will be engage in what they are learning. At the same time, we lose time overall so we will not be able to cover as much as we do now.]]> 2018-02-26 23:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235676084 Block Schedule azizz https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235677360 I remember from the last time that we were on block schedule that the extra time between classes gave me more time to be reflective and thoughtful about what each individual class needed. I think that will make my grouping more strategic and purposeful.]]> 2018-02-26 23:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235677360 CHAMPS & consistency rmadridarroyo https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235681135 CHAMP-ing out activities is great and will be very useful to review with students. Perhaps posting my CHAMP will help with me being consistent and students really knowing what is expected of them.]]> 2018-02-27 00:06:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235681135 eussery https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235703299 I like that each activity has it’s own set of behavioral expectations. As a teacher I am not expecting you to act the same way for 2hrs. It relates to the real world where there is a time and place for everything.

 

 

]]> 2018-02-27 02:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235703299 Formative Assessment & Block Schedule rmartinezLB https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235716886 As an educator experiencing block schedule for the first time seems like a good idea in terms of planning and being able to fully practice formative assessment in small groups. It seems that having the actual time to plan and reflect will only help develop formative assessments that are strategically placed throughout my lesson plan. In addition, I will be able to spend the quality time to work in small groups without having to worry that I need to rush through the each group's level of understanding. ]]> 2018-02-27 03:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/235716886 My concern would be attendance. https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/236127584 2018-02-27 19:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/236127584 Using CHAMPs helps reduce the classroom disruptions and increase on-task behavior. Student do better when there are clear expectations. https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/236136758 2018-02-27 20:11:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/236136758 Student information retention. https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/236430999 2018-02-28 15:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/236430999 CHAMPS will help create a more structured classroom environment. Our students crave structure. They may fight it initially, but once consistent, well-understood, and clear structures are put in place, we help students succeed. https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/236679565 2018-02-28 21:10:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/236679565 Block schedule concern https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/236991261 I am primarily concerned with the loss of "seat hours" with our students. Even though there are many positives to the block schedule this seems to be a big concern to me. i have experienced 2 different block schedules in my career and both times I lost teaching time with the kids.]]> 2018-03-01 16:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/236991261 My concern is grouping students during class. I currently group students on long term mean performance. I would like to be able to group them more dynamically based on short term assessments. The block will allow flexibility within the day, but https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/237635809 2018-03-02 23:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/237635809 As a RSP teacher a concern is developing extended lessons/activities. However, a bright spot is that students will have more time to practice the skills that we cover. https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/237758574 2018-03-04 05:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/237758574 In a block schedule students will know your expectations as a teacher. I can simply add CHAMPS to my daily Powerpoint display and having it visible during the class period eliminates repeated instruction and reminding of classroom norms. https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/237842972 2018-03-04 19:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/237842972 Block scheduling is going to involve a lot more transition in activities and seating throughout a given activity/lesson. There will be a lot more variety in grouping and movement according to formative assessments in a given period or lesson. With block scheduling there will be more time for activities and for students to metacognitively assess their learning and help to fill in the gaps of their peers. https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/238758142 2018-03-06 17:27:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/238758142 I currently use whiteboards for formative assessment and will continue to do so next year. I have found it a valuable tool to assess student learning at various stages of the lesson. I plan to use this tool to place students in pairs to encourage collaboration and peer tutoring that will lead to greater understanding. Like many of my colleagues, I'm concerned about the loss of teaching time, but I am hopeful that some class time will be gained with students not changing classes 6 times a day. https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/240642240 2018-03-11 22:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/240642240 Block scheduling https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/242097546 I'm looking forward to block scheduling as it will give my students more time on the job sites.]]> 2018-03-14 20:16:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/242097546 I'm looking forward to developing greater structure to allow for students to be engaged the entire block period. https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/242126834 2018-03-14 22:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/242126834 Bright spot https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/242158241 I am looking forward to being able to move through the GRR strategies all the way through in one class. I feel like the "I do" (heavily guided instruction) and "We do" parts of the GRR lessons take a lot of time, especially if you are actively using formative assessments to guide teaching and reteaching when needed. I am looking forward to moving more into the "I do" portion of GRR immediately after instruction has taken place instead of always having to send that home for homework. ]]> 2018-03-15 01:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/242158241 Reflection bdavidson12 https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/242601989 I currently mainly use white boards as a tool for formative assessment. They are a great tool for the you do it together or the you do it alone portion of the lesson. With the block schedule, using the whiteboards, and other formative assessment strategies, will be easier to implement because we will have more wiggle room in a single class period to work with.]]> 2018-03-15 21:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jtowntechleader/28hbfpffp5oo/wish/242601989