Coyote Bell Schedule Reflection by https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33 Let's reflect on the implementation of our Block Schedule. What are the Pros? Cons? And what advice would you give a colleague or school who is starting to use this schedule? en-us 2022-01-10 01:14:48 UTC 2025-12-21 12:39:57 UTC hello@padlet.com Maximize time with our kids dawnbarron https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984593266 2022-01-10 19:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984593266 Implement in-depth lessons or multiple assignments; with less transitions allows for enrichment/flexibility. https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984594129 2022-01-10 19:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984594129 Less daily transitions which supports less 'free' or unstructured time (passing) dawnbarron https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984594921 2022-01-10 19:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984594921 Being able to have launch/wrap-up time for real closure dawnbarron https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984596624 2022-01-10 19:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984596624 Allows for depth of understanding for students. dawnbarron https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984598394 2022-01-10 19:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984598394 confidence builder because more time to complete lesson and clarify https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984598642 2022-01-10 19:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984598642 Modified block is effective for CTE electives and SpEd classes. dawnbarron https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984599525 2022-01-10 19:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984599525 Project based assignments/labs are more supported with longer periods. dawnbarron https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984600886 2022-01-10 19:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984600886 Confusion over the schedule changes dawnbarron https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984603199 2022-01-10 19:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984603199 Not seeing students daily results in more review time needed. dawnbarron https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984604515 2022-01-10 19:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984604515 Missing a block day means students miss a LOT of instruction. dawnbarron https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984605095 2022-01-10 19:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984605095 Sharing equipment/materials for labs gets complicated https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984605938 2022-01-10 19:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984605938 More planning required/shift in planning strategies dawnbarron https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984607713 2022-01-10 19:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984607713 One day a week is an instructional 'lite' day so it works well for bulk planning/mental break dawnbarron https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984608631 2022-01-10 19:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984608631 Have the schedule posted everywhere dawnbarron https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984614064 2022-01-10 19:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984614064 Have students carry a schedule with their specific class information noted dawnbarron https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984615075 2022-01-10 19:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984615075 Instructional routines that chunk lessons/plan lessons in blocks of 10/15 minutes. Do not stick to one lecture/activity for 65 minutes. dawnbarron https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984620743 2022-01-10 19:27:22 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984620743 Get to know the students sooner because there is less rush and more time to conference with students while others are working/on rotations dawnbarron https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984621822 2022-01-10 19:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984621822 Utilize Canvas or other online tools to minimize learning disruptions due to absences dawnbarron https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984624245 2022-01-10 19:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984624245 Utilize planning periods early in the week to set up stuff in Canvas or in the grade book so kids can see what is coming dawnbarron https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984625697 2022-01-10 19:29:50 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984625697 Use Brain Breaks and hands-on activities dawnbarron https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984626451 2022-01-10 19:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984626451 Specific separate time for Advisory/Coyote Time topics. Scheduled Guided Work Period. susel_allison https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984691229 2022-01-10 20:05:04 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984691229 Feeling like we are missing a day per week. Some curriculum are outlined more strategically for 5 days per week. susel_allison https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984702042 2022-01-10 20:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984702042 For beginning students (performance), seem to be behind. 6th Graders specifically seem to be behind for performances (band, choir, etc). susel_allison https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984704065 2022-01-10 20:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984704065 Rehearsals for performances and scheduling performances with not seeing the students on that day. susel_allison https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984708994 2022-01-10 20:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984708994 Extended time to take assessments https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984867544 2022-01-10 22:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984867544 More time for TA's to cover multiple classes. https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984867916 2022-01-10 22:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984867916 More time for SEL and culture building time without taking away from teaching times. https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984868727 2022-01-10 22:28:39 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984868727 Adequate intervention times https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984869354 2022-01-10 22:29:28 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984869354 Announce schedules daily https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984874602 2022-01-10 22:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984874602 Time to incorporate i-Ready My Pathway lessons on block days https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984877132 2022-01-10 22:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/susel_allison/zmc5quxllrymbn33/wish/1984877132