Impact and Outcomes of the Block Schedule by Matthew DeMeritt https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74 en-us 2017-08-02 23:03:38 UTC 2017-08-04 16:26:03 UTC hello@padlet.com Ample Opportunities https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180137913 There is enough minutes to allow students to conduct labs (writing, science, math, etc.)]]> 2017-08-04 16:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180137913 Development of Speaking and Listening Skills https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180137949 2017-08-04 16:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180137949 Time to develop inquiry labs instead of cookie cutter labs https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180137967 2017-08-04 16:16:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180137967 https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180137993 Develop more indepth  understanding and reflection. ]]> 2017-08-04 16:16:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180137993 Smoother Flow https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138018 Students have enough time to read a chapter, and then discuss/reflect on the material immediately instead of the next day.]]> 2017-08-04 16:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138018 Historical Context https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138019 We can now provide further depth and context for the activities that happen in class. More time for projects has the potential for deeper learning. Students can make more informed choices about their artistic pathway as they move into college and career.]]> 2017-08-04 16:17:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138019 Parents https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138024 Here's hoping parents see less stress from their kids and therefore are less stressed about their classroom experiences]]> 2017-08-04 16:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138024 https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138025 More in-depth time for learning and practice; less time lost to transitions.
Less stress on teachers and students. (Challenging courses don't meet every day.)
Excited as both a teacher and a parent.]]> 2017-08-04 16:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138025 Student Growth https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138030 Studies suggest math students benefit greatly under a block schedule. Awesome! Time for projects! Connecting math to anything I can.]]> 2017-08-04 16:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138030 https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138031 Students can come to school later and leave earlier-not as tired, have a better outside life

]]> 2017-08-04 16:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138031 Longer rehearsals! https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138035 This will give the musicians a chance to spend a lot more time rehearsing and less time setting up and tearing down.]]> 2017-08-04 16:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138035 Cover a concept completely from start to finish including independent practice in class https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138053 2017-08-04 16:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138053 Depth https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138056 Time to think critically and really understand a topic during the lesson (not at home or on another day).]]> 2017-08-04 16:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138056 Flexible advisory https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138061 I look forward to students having time other than lunch to see teachers and counselors- reclaim lunch for lunch!

]]> 2017-08-04 16:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138061 https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138070 Establishing a meaningful arc in my lessons that don't need to go day to day. I think this will improve content retention and engagement.

]]> 2017-08-04 16:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138070 Less Repetition for Teachers https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138078 Teachers don't have to tire themselves out by doing the same routine 6 times a day (i.e. attendance, warm-ups, etc.)]]> 2017-08-04 16:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138078 Forces me to *find activities* for students to ENGAGE with! https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138098 2017-08-04 16:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138098 https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138115 Less stress, especially for our high school students as long as the teachers are carefully planning homework obligations.]]> 2017-08-04 16:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138115 Students will have more time to warm-up mentally or physically before beginning the day's work. Also, there will be more time to assess growth on a daily basis. https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138123 2017-08-04 16:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138123 Playtime https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138136 More time for purposeful play (:  Educational games will be used with a purpose but also as a break for the students.]]> 2017-08-04 16:19:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138136 time https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138153 WE are most excited about covering more in class so we can get our students out into the community to use the curriculum. Daily assessments for skill and understanding.]]> 2017-08-04 16:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138153 Give Students opportunities to refresh and have time to work and practice between sessions. https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138155 2017-08-04 16:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138155 http://bit.ly/2v0JHYP https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138156 2017-08-04 16:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138156 More time to have small group discussions and work in centers https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138175 Happy not to have to break up a long larger assignments, that students can see the bigger picture]]> 2017-08-04 16:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138175 Time to teach the students best studio practices and what it feels like to find your motivation, get flowing and get in the zone (and not be pulled out of it right away) https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138178 2017-08-04 16:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138178 More concentrated focus https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138188 With less classes per day students can concentrate their efforts in a more effective way]]> 2017-08-04 16:20:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138188 Option to utilize fun transitions https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138194 Without feeling the need to utilize every single minute to teach an academic lesson, teachers can spare 2 to 3 minutes or so to have students stretch, do fun exercises, play a quick game, etc.]]> 2017-08-04 16:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138194 Many https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138199 I think fewer transitions and longer periods will help students settle in.  I also hope my students will come out of this feeling more well-rounded in their fitness and use the length of time to communicate their successes home more regularly.

]]> 2017-08-04 16:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138199 https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138200 Hoping for no homework. ]]> 2017-08-04 16:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138200 Keeping me refreshed as a teacher. https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138205 2017-08-04 16:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138205 With more time, students will be able to go deeper into their work, experience "the zone" with enough time to pull away from that mind-set to prepare for their next class. https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138210 2017-08-04 16:20:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138210 Less Stress! https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138217

]]> 2017-08-04 16:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138217 https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138234 Demo, Lab time and small critique, sharing and evaluation all in 1 class period!


]]> 2017-08-04 16:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138234 Each Day is different... the variety will be refreshing https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138237 2017-08-04 16:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138237 Senior Project https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138248 Students will gain new time management skills, enjoy more time to get to and from their community service projects, and communicate more effectively with their mentors.

]]> 2017-08-04 16:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138248 Teachers can prepare a day ahead for a class, leaving enough time after an initial prep to check for missing thoughts, materials, etc. https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138271 2017-08-04 16:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138271 Small groups https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138321 Pulling students in small groups for math and giving individual help in a more meaningful way]]> 2017-08-04 16:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138321 Longer rehearsal time https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138359 With a longer class block, unpacking, tuning and packing up will have a smaller impact on rehearsal time.  More time during the rehearsal for fixing issues and working on basics/theory, etc.]]> 2017-08-04 16:22:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138359 Cover more content for the year. https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138387 Projects that took 4 weeks may now only take 3 to complete. This frees up more time to cover additional material. Haven't decided if this is a pro or con yet.]]> 2017-08-04 16:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138387 Common Schedules https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138529 Teachers with both MS and HS schedules can stay a bit more sane with the common schedules and hold office hours after school for MS students.]]> 2017-08-04 16:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mdemeritt/4q1vfr5q4z74/wish/180138529