Remake of Junior Solutions by Marciano Gutierrez https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt If you had a magic wand and could create the ideal school, what would you do? What would you change? To some extent, we have the opportunity to build our own program here at Middle College. What would you like to see be part of the MC culture? Why? What should be avoided? Why? en-us 2020-09-09 21:13:13 UTC 2020-09-09 21:32:22 UTC hello@padlet.com Discussions marcianogutierrez https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733086131 A space where students can engage in deep, meaningful discussion. ]]> 2020-09-09 21:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733086131 Connections marcianogutierrez https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733086133 Small class sizes with a sense of connection. Allows teacher to really know their students.]]> 2020-09-09 21:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733086133 Less focus on memorization for tests, and more focus on participation. There is too much cramming of information. https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733101301 2020-09-09 21:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733101301 heymanufrancis https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733101316 More adventure based/hands on learning to make kids eager to learn; do this by incorporating more field trips and hands on activities into the learning system. ]]> 2020-09-09 21:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733101316 Teaching https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733102072 Seems pretty silly, but some of the teachers would just give quizes in class or ask kids to write problems on the board, so they wouldn't actually teach.]]> 2020-09-09 21:22:18 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733102072 More accommodation to different learning methods https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733102132 different people learn through different ways, and schools now don't really accommodate that at all. ]]> 2020-09-09 21:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733102132 More rest days and more allotted breaks for students to take a break from their study load. https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733102407 At my school we had lots of wellness days where we could all gather at lunch to take a break/talk to someone]]> 2020-09-09 21:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733102407 Real-World Importance https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733102893 Less of an emphasis on teaching to the test and more on how the topics are applicable in the real world.]]> 2020-09-09 21:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733102893 More Hands On Things https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733103857 I learn better with like labs or interactive projects than with just lectures.]]> 2020-09-09 21:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733103857 better counseling system with more support https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733104040 2020-09-09 21:23:34 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733104040 Counseling More Available https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733104696 The academic counselors weren't really available that often because they had so many kids.]]> 2020-09-09 21:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733104696 Stronger Support Systems https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733105267 More personalized learning and flexibility in and time for teacher and peer support.]]> 2020-09-09 21:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733105267 Community https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733105591 I would love for the district to implement some sort of community thing for schools so people don't have to feel like they have to try to get into a certain group of people to make friends. ]]> 2020-09-09 21:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733105591 I don't think its fair that with school already taking up most of our day for most of the week, we still had such a heavy workload without much teacher instruction. Thats something I'd change. https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733105682 2020-09-09 21:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733105682 less homework, the lessons were super repetitive at our old schools, less busy work https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733106185 2020-09-09 21:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733106185 Flexibility https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733106952 Teachers and administration should acknowledge students different learning styles as well as conflicts within mental health/]]> 2020-09-09 21:25:23 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733106952 Work Balance https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733107042 It's important to balance school and personal life so I think teachers should be mindful of our lives outside of school when assigning work. ]]> 2020-09-09 21:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733107042 Less Tests https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733107318 Some of my classes had quizzes every day which was unnecessarily stressful.]]> 2020-09-09 21:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733107318 More fun opportunities that didn't involve so much learning https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733108294 even a quick break to just do a game or something could really help the school environment be more productive and make kids want to learn.]]> 2020-09-09 21:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733108294 hours andreasoccer1 https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733108332 I think school should start at 10 and go till about three. I think waking up early does not ready you for the rest of the day]]> 2020-09-09 21:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733108332 Testing https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733108656 Class grades should be focused more on comprehension of the subject rather than memorization for one test that can drastically affect your grade.]]> 2020-09-09 21:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733108656 seating andreasoccer1 https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733110221 I believe the way chairs and desks are set up in a class show how mainstream school is making kids work alone rather than in a group setting. If chairs were set up in a circle everybody would be seen and voices could be heard.]]> 2020-09-09 21:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733110221 Mental Health https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733110245 The school should show that they take mental health more seriously instead of just implementing "wellness" classes they could focus on the wellness of students individually. ]]> 2020-09-09 21:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733110245 Experienced Teachers who have experience in the field mhoofien https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733112589 2020-09-09 21:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733112589 Smaller class sizes mhoofien https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733112878 2020-09-09 21:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733112878 Hippie things mhoofien https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733113039 Small classes, outdoors, with class pets!]]> 2020-09-09 21:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733113039 Reading buddies mhoofien https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733113682 Like elementary school, freshman/juniors and sophomore/seniors as buddies helping each other]]> 2020-09-09 21:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733113682 AP struggle mhoofien https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733114793 More advanced classes that don't just mean more homework; an actual deeper look into the topic]]> 2020-09-09 21:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733114793 food andreasoccer1 https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733115354 I believe food should be provided by the school. If not some kids can't afford to buy lunch or don't have the time. This interrupts the ability to learn at the fullest.]]> 2020-09-09 21:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733115354 Busy work mhoofien https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733115783 Assignments having meaning, not just worksheets to fill time]]> 2020-09-09 21:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733115783 competitivenes andreasoccer1 https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733118247 2020-09-09 21:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/marcianogutierrez/2ln7bs2jjnc5vlvt/wish/733118247