Block Schedule by Curt-Randall https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq If you would like to post your comment about success non successes of the block schedule please feel free. en-us 2018-03-07 18:43:49 UTC 2018-03-21 17:34:24 UTC hello@padlet.com This is a test. https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239377962 2018-03-07 19:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239377962 Disadvantages of Block https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239391117 1. 90 minutes is too long for most kids. Fidget breaks have to be built in. It's too long for teachers too.
2. Being behind (overall) in curriculum delivery compared to this time last year.
3. When kids are absent, they miss 2 days worth of material. And they don't get missing work the next day...they wait until they have that class again, which could be multiple days.
4. Not having prep hour every day is not ideal. It isn't just prepping for classes, but it's also down time. Time to unwind from those particularly challenging students.]]> 2018-03-07 20:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239391117 Positives: https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239401220 1. I have time to work individually with several different students during the block as needed. 

]]> 2018-03-07 20:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239401220 Positives: khsstaff https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239415015 I really enjoy teaching in the block. It allows me to integrate more engaging activities, dive deeper into curriculum, and meet one on one with students. It's particularly helpful for longer projects. I never feel like I have "extra time" to fill during a block. I feel like if I effectively plan my time, students don't get too fidgety. I can integrate multiple activities in one class and revisit old information. 

Disadvantages: 
I am a little behind in my curriculum compared to the past. But it's ok with me because I am just strategically picking what is the most important/most interesting. 

It is really hard to not have prep everyday. Little things like white cards, calling parents, cleaning my classroom don't end up getting done...]]> 2018-03-07 21:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239415015 Positives: I agree that the block allows me to slow down and dive deeper into lessons. I feel like I have more one on one time with students as well. https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239416961 Challenges: Lack of prep each day; prep time for a substitute is more difficult.]]> 2018-03-07 21:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239416961 Suggestion https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239422065 The 7th hour makes our block schedule awkward. If we stay with the block, I would be in favor of exploring a true 6-period block schedule.]]> 2018-03-07 21:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239422065 Suggestion: khsstaff https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239425183 Having all six classes on Wednesday also makes things difficult. I feel like I have to be in the exact same place with all my classes every Wednesday so they can do the same activity. ]]> 2018-03-07 21:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239425183 Suggestion https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239440632 7th period makes it difficult to keep all classes stay reflective of each other. Always losing athletes this period and they are always way behind. ]]> 2018-03-07 22:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239440632 Positives https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239441401 2018-03-07 23:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239441401 Positves https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239441538 Students can start and finish a lab in one or two days, cutting down wasted set up and clean up time. Compared to 3-4 days for a lab previously.

Allows me to do a better job at the 3-part lesson plan (past, present, future everyday)]]> 2018-03-07 23:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239441538 Disadvantage https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239442159 I agree that it is difficult not having a prep period everyday. I tell my husband B stands for busy day, so don't expect to get a hold of me if you need something. I'm exhausted by the end of the day.]]> 2018-03-07 23:04:56 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239442159 Positive https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239447346 My students appear to be getting better grades this year. Not sure if that is do to the block or academic support.

I actually get more done during my 2 longer preps than I did with 5 shorter ones last year. The "chunk" of time works better for me.

]]> 2018-03-07 23:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239447346 Good for six periods https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239447382 Less transition time and more time in the class has been great.  I am able to get more in depth with the students each day and implement assessments at the end.  Six period day would be more ideal to take the confusion out of keeping 7th on track with everyone else and would also give more time to each of the six periods.  I still run out of time with the 90 minutes, so that would be a good thing.  For me at least.

]]> 2018-03-07 23:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239447382 You really need to run with the system one more year to get accurate results. https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239447400 2018-03-07 23:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239447400 I feel less stressed about planning for class periods because I know that I'll have plenty of time to do everything that needs to get done. https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239447530 2018-03-07 23:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239447530 Positives https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239447531 1. Students have more time to learn new content and practice it all in the same day, rather than learning it and being cut off in the middle of their learning process. 
2. I don't feel as rushed each day switching classes and having to restart so many times a day. I feel like I have more time to get to know students better because I don't feel as rushed. 
3. I can have more time on test days to review before and then give the test. 
4. Kids really are adjusting to it.
5. Kids can focus on 4 classes each day and won't have too many big assignments due the exact same day.

Disadvantages:
1. In some classes, students aren't getting up much. (Or they don't want to when you have them do it even though they need to)
2. Sometimes it's hard to keep kids engaged. Especially kids who aren't really interested in academics no matter what. 
3. I'm a little behind in curriculum because student's often feel like we do too many things in a block. I do think kids are getting used to it, and that's part of making the block work to have several transitions. As they get used to it, I am able to keep on track better.
4. It's hard not having prep every day, especially with lunch support and lunch duty on those days. ]]> 2018-03-07 23:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239447531 Golf students will be missing 13 days of school starting March 19th. This will mean that they are missing double that amount of class periods in the block schedule. https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239447812 2018-03-07 23:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239447812 From the point of view of a non teacher, and one who advises an extra curricular activity, home rooms really help with having consistent monthly meetings, pulling kids out of homeroom instead of classes to help with issues. I think it may be good to get a survey of the students, and see what they think as well. https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239447948 2018-03-07 23:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239447948 I miss getting a prep every day but I also feel like I am more productive during my prep when I have it because it's for a longer chunk of time. Preps for most teachers aren't fully designated for just themselves; you've got students that you're helping, dealing with interruptions/situations, etc... It's nice to be able to have that longer chunk of time to actually prep even though you have those interruptions. https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239448010 2018-03-07 23:38:22 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239448010 Positives brandon_hoxie https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239448464 1. I feel like I have more time to do activities that dive deeper into subjects, better labs, higher order thinking, etc.  However I did not cover the same amount of material that I have in the past, however I think that the students understood the content that was covered much better than in the past.
2. ]]> 2018-03-07 23:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239448464 Collaboration time is valuable; but it eats into our time for block and being with students. https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239448698 2018-03-07 23:42:30 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239448698 https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239449295 Wednesdays are harder and more stressful. I'd love a way to have a A/B rotation with Wednesdays being part of that if there's a way to figure out timing per period. It helps things flow better between sessions.]]> 2018-03-07 23:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239449295 I agree that we need to give it another year. I've heard a lot of people (staff and students) say they're adjusting to it and like it more now if they didn't before. I think the hardest thing, as a teacher, is not having prep everyday. It's important for the downtime as much as the planning time. khsstaff https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239706854 2018-03-08 15:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239706854 https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239767073 2018-03-08 16:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239767073 Positives khsstaff https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239837043 I'm finally liking the block. I polled a couple classes and they are liking it more now as well.  I have time to do more activities and incorporate more review.  I'm able to slow down and not rush through things now.  I like only having to focus on 4 classes a day.  Students don't feel as rushed as they used to. 

Disadvantages
Absences are an issue, missing a lot of material/content.   I'm not getting through as much content as before. Not having a prep everyday can be mentally exhausting. 

I think we should do it for one more year (little tweaks if needed) before making any major changes.     ]]> 2018-03-08 18:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239837043 Positives https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239838299 The students seem to like the block. I've heard that they feel it gives more time for instruction, and homework. They feel less rushed. I feel less rushed also. One negative is that if a student misses a class, they miss a lot of information. ]]> 2018-03-08 18:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/crbayer/f494psjfabuq/wish/239838299