https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4 Have a question? Wondering about something? Add it to the Padlet! en-us 2022-02-10 20:24:11 UTC 2022-02-22 20:40:53 UTC hello@padlet.com montesias https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058904290 Is "Reimagining" by rebranding/naming the district really worth the money when schools are falling apart?]]> 2022-02-21 14:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058904290 https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058905293 How exactly will blended learning/station rotation fit in with the Educational Epiphany/direction instruction model? 
 ]]> 2022-02-21 14:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058905293 https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058907502 Do we currently have the technology on the software and hardware side available to implement this strategy?]]> 2022-02-21 14:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058907502 https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058907617 Are district curriculum developers thinking about how the English curriculum could include thematic units instead of just standards focused weekly plans? 

]]> 2022-02-21 14:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058907617 https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058911184 is engage2learn providing classroom resources to use in instruction or just providing training?]]> 2022-02-21 14:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058911184 https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058924592 Will we have the 4th quarter at least one week before the break so we can plan with our PLCs prior to the break?]]> 2022-02-21 15:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058924592 https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058925852 Elementary school classrooms have much more flexible time than high school classrooms.  Are there studies to support the effectiveness of station rotation (centers) in high school classrooms that are only 45 minutes long?

]]> 2022-02-21 15:02:56 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058925852 https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058932090 Is there a way that the district can be creative to give teachers more time to implement this in their classrooms? ]]> 2022-02-21 15:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058932090 https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058935633 Regarding the time comment, I suggest block scheduling across all high schools. 90 minutes vs. 45 is amazing.]]> 2022-02-21 15:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058935633 https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058939809 Isn't the same training we completed virtually in August?]]> 2022-02-21 15:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058939809 https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058952504 Blended learning can be really powerful, but teachers need to also make sure that the culture, norms, and expectations of their school and classrooms are also ready for this system. How is the district planning to take this into consideration? ]]> 2022-02-21 15:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058952504 https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058956477 We are always given elementary models. Are there no successful implementation models for high schools? I would like models. Expecting a high school teacher to use "elementary' strategies is not realistic. Our classes are structed very different from an elementary class. ]]> 2022-02-21 15:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058956477 https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058957404 How should we go about grouping students for Blended Learning lessons when some of my classes have 5 students and some have 30+?]]> 2022-02-21 15:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2058957404 https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2059051611 We only saw one example of Blended Learning in a high school ELA classroom. It was an example from an AP English class in a school that looked nothing like the schools we work in. Is this model compatible with our under-resourced schools? (Melrose, Kingsbury, Craigmont, etc.)]]> 2022-02-21 16:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2059051611 https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2059084318 It would be nice to have this set up in all schools to facilitate grouping.]]> 2022-02-21 16:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2059084318 https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2059085914 In the Blended Learning example of the AP English class the furniture was conducive to a relaxed classroom. How are we expected to create this awesome example with smaller classrooms and desk]]> 2022-02-21 16:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2059085914 https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2059092887 It was awesome to see the one High School example but it was in an AP English class. It would be great to see an example in underrepresented areas like MSCS with minimal resources and students in different learning levels. How are we expected to make this work with multiple students with IEPs and 504s? Where is the model for our actual student make up?]]> 2022-02-21 16:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2059092887 https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2059097905 Pro's - more time per session = greater flexibility in chunking time & tasks

Con's - reduced TOTAL time spent with students during the year (90 minutes every other day = 25% loss of time, assuming an hour-long daily class is the other option); Also less FREQUENCY of contact with students (90 days v. 180 days), making it difficult to get to know students (important for college recs), build relationships (SEL AND content support)]]> 2022-02-21 16:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2059097905 https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2059100369 The one high ELA example was an AP class during a block period (also, why is AP spending time doing creative writing?)]]> 2022-02-21 16:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2059100369 https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2059334967 In our content session today, teachers were told that gradual release may occur over the course of several days (which experienced teachers knew). HOWEVER, when visitors from the Board drop in to observe, our school is knocked because the observers did not observe GRR during the TEN MINUTES they were in our room, This gives the impression that the different departments at the Board do not talk to each other. ]]> 2022-02-21 20:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2059334967 https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2059372859 In blended learning, does the teacher have to deliver the instruction? In other words, can a video or lesson supported device activity be considered teacher instruction?]]> 2022-02-21 21:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2059372859 https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2059375269 I still don't understand how the blended learning/station rotation model fits into the lesson plan as outlined in the PLC planning document. Are we just saying that students using computers is blended learning?]]> 2022-02-21 21:04:37 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2059375269 https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2059381234 Is it possible for the District to purchase subscriptions for Nearpod, Padlet, and Flipgrid for teachers? ]]> 2022-02-21 21:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/engage2learn/SCSparking4/wish/2059381234