Reimagining Time
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingReimagining Time is a podcast by Enriching Students. In each episode, we'll dive into the creative ways educators are using time to transform their schools and classrooms, and better support students. Look for an episode every two weeks!
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S4 Ep. 2 | Is MTSS What You Think it Is?
March 06, 2024 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this episode, we learn from K.C. Knudson, an experienced educator and senior consultant with Novak Education. MTSS is a popular topic, and an effective tool for meeting student needs. But what is it, really? And how much hold does it have as a 'tiered model.' Explore deeper ideas about MTSS and how it can be viewed as a broader framework for learning in this podcast episode. Check out: The Opportunity Myth
S4 Ep. 1 | Why Reimagining Time Matters
January 05, 2024 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBWhy does the use of time matter in schools? In this episode with talk with Michael Horn about why and how schools can change how they view and utilize time, to encourage mastery of learning over seat time. What is Rigor?: https://edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-what-is-rigor/2012/02
S3 Ep. 6 | Building a School of the Future
February 10, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode we talk with Luke Clamp about a vision for a school that would prepare students with future-ready skills, and how it became a reality. He shares what sparked the idea, how it affected the school's physical construction, and made he and other education leaders reimagine time and create a successful flex mod schedule. Luke's article for NASSP: nassp.org/2019/02/28/designing-and-implementing-a-flexible-modular-high-school-schedule/ Reach out to Dr. Luke Clamp via his email, lcl...
Making Time a Variable to Meet Student Needs
January 20, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this episode, we talk with Brian Stack as he shares challenges schools are currently facing, and how competency-based education, and learning to function as a PLC, can help. With Brian's years of experience, and current work with schools, he has practical advice and tips to share for teachers and administrators.
S3 Ep. 5 | Making Time a Variable to Meet Student Needs
January 20, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this episode, we talk with Brian Stack as he shares challenges schools are currently facing, and how competency-based education, and learning to function as a PLC, can help. With Brian's years of experience, and current work with schools, he has practical advice and tips to share for teachers and administrators.
S3 Ep. 4 | The Opportunity Gap: Who are the Gifted Students? Pt. II
January 06, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn Part 2 of 'The Opportunity Gap: Who are the Gifted Students?' Brian Butler explains the 5 shifts to making gifted education "the floor of every classroom". What does that really mean? How can any school make these shifts? Listen to find out!
S3 Ep. 3 | Reimagining School
December 09, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this episode, Instructional Leader Jennifer Maichin talks about a new program at her District called Synergy. This self-directed program helps students become independent learners and master competencies that will help them build skills they need beyond high school. Learn about how they completely reimagined time to realize their vision of the future of school.
S3 Ep. 2 | The Opportunity Gap: Who are the Gifted Students? Pt. I
November 25, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, the first of a two part feature, we talk with education consultant and author Brian Butler about the idea of giftedness in education. Traditionally gifted students are viewed as more intelligent, and set apart from the rest. But is it more about abilities and intelligence, or the opportunities students are given, that determines this distinction? How can educators shift their mindset to view all students as gifted? Listen as Brian provides valuable insights into these and ot...
The Opportunity Gap: Who are the Gifted Students?
November 25, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, the first of a two part feature, we talk with education consultant and author Brian Butler about the idea of giftedness in education. Traditionally gifted students are viewed as more intelligent, and set apart from the rest. But is it more about abilities and intelligence, or the opportunities students are given, that determines this distinction? How can educators shift their mindset to view all students as gifted? Listen as Brian provides valuable insights into these and ot...
S3 Ep. 2 | The Opportunity Gap: Who are the Gifted Students?
November 25, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, the first of a two part feature, we talk with education consultant and author Brian Butler about the idea of giftedness in education. Traditionally gifted students are viewed as more intelligent, and set apart from the rest. But is it more about abilities and intelligence, or the opportunities students are given, that determines this distinction? How can educators shift their mindset to view all students as gifted? Listen as Brian provides valuable insights into these and ot...
S3 Ep. 1 | Maximizing Learning with a Flex Mod Schedule
November 11, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode, we are joined again by Texas Assistant Principal Cathy Gaschen, who talks about how her school was able to help meet student needs, and gets kids excited about learning, even after such a tough couple of years. One way they did it? A flex mod schedule with built in time for student choice. Hear her story!
Season 3 Ep. 1: Maximizing Learning with a Flex Mod Schedule
November 11, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode, we are joined again by Texas Assistant Principal Cathy Gaschen, who talks about how her school was able to help meet student needs, and gets kids excited about learning, even after such a tough couple of years. One way they did it? A flex mod schedule with built in time for student choice. Hear her story!
Reimagining Time Trailer
November 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBWhat can you expect from the Reimagining Time® podcast? Conversations with real educators like you, about creative ways to reimagine time and learning in the classroom. Find a new episode every two weeks!
Episode 6: Let's remove the labels
January 21, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.57 MBIn episode 6 we speak with Kenneth Williams. Ken nationally recognized trainer, speaker, coach and consultant in leadership and school culture. Ken discusses his thoughts on why we should stop ability grouping students. How schools can create equitable learning for every student.
Episode 5: How to Create a Flex Period
January 07, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBIn our last episode, Why Create a Flex Period?, Assistant Principal John Weaver talked about the benefits of a flex period, that he's experienced at his school. But how do you create, and successfully manage a flex period? Learn all about it in this episode as John gets into the details of implementation, protocol, and how much administration should really be involved. Intro track is entitled ‘Roughcut’ by the artist Tripwire, licensed under Creative Commons. License: https://creativecommon...
Episode 4: Why Create a Flex Period?
December 17, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBWould you like to see your students take ownership of their learning? Would you like to give them opportunities, every day, that allow them to meet their needs? In this episode Assistant Principal John Weaver expresses how a daily flex period has benefitted students, teachers, and the entire school culture. Link for Bloom's Taxonomy video Intro track is entitled ‘Roughcut’ by the artist Tripwire, licensed under Creative Commons. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0 Track ...
Episode 3: Putting Students First
December 03, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode Charles Williams talks about his school's number one motivation -- love for students. How has this impacted their approach to student learning amidst the pandemic, and what changes has it led them to make in their master schedule? Intro track is entitled ‘Roughcut’ by the artist Tripwire, licensed under Creative Commons. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Track and Artist page: https://sampleswap.org/artist/Tripwire
Episode 2: Thinking Differently About Time in Education
November 19, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode we talk with Assistant Principal Cathy Gaschen, about how and what prompted her school to reimagine time. Learn about the thought process behind the school's unique schedule, why they value their 'flex day', and what challenges they've had to overcome along the way. Intro track is entitled 'Roughcut' by the artist Tripwire, licensed under Creative Commons. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Track and Artist page: https://sampleswap.org/artist/Tripwire
Episode 1: The Power of Effective PLCs
November 05, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBOften, PLC meetings are seen as a time waster. But is a PLC just a meeting? In this episode we talk with Chad Dumas about what a PLC actually is, how it can be effective, and what it does for students. Intro track is entitled 'Roughcut' by the artist Tripwire, licensed under Creative Commons. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Track and Artist page: https://sampleswap.org/artist/Tripwire
Coming Soon! Reimagining Time Season 2
October 22, 2021 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBWe're back with another season! We've spoken with educators who are bringing new ideas and perspectives to their work. They talk about lessons learned from the pandemic, how they repurpose time in their school day, how to improve collaboration and dedication to student learning. We can't wait to share the new episodes with you! Look for episode 1 on Friday, November 5th.
Episode 7: Time Impacts Students - Decide What's More Important
February 19, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBTime can be used a lot of different ways during the school day. Decisions about how time is used have a direct impact on students, for good or for bad. For one Principal at a High School in Florida, it was clear that time was not being spent in a way that helped students. At her school, there was a 35% failure rate. Learn how she and her fellow educators adjusted how they used time -- and were able to reverse this failure rate quickly and give students exactly what they needed. Intro track ...
Give Students Voice
February 05, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBDo students feel heard at your school? Are their opinions valued? What happens when they feel like they don't have a say in decisions that are going to impact them? Usually, if they feel like they're not being given a voice, they'll find one. In this episode, learn how one Principal learned the importance of student voice, how he turned around a tricky situation, and ultimately turned those who were opposing changes, into advocates. Intro track is entitled 'Roughcut' by the artist Tripwir...
Episode 6: Give Students Voice
February 05, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBDo students feel heard at your school? Are their opinions valued? What happens when they feel like they don't have a say in decisions that are going to impact them? Usually, if they feel like they're not being given a voice, they'll find one. In this episode, learn how one Principal learned the importance of student voice, how he turned around a tricky situation, and ultimately turned those who were opposing changes, into advocates. Intro track is entitled 'Roughcut' by the artist Tripwir...
Episode 5: Defining Your Why
January 22, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.28 MBWhen it comes to making any changes in a school, the most important question to ask is 'Why?'. That's what one Principal did when his school went through a long, dramatic change process. What can other educators learn from defining their 'why', and keeping their students front and center? Listen to find out! Intro track is entitled 'Roughcut' by the artist Tripwire, licensed under Creative Commons. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Track and Artist page: https://sampl...
Defining Your Why
January 22, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.28 MBWhen it comes to making any changes in a school, the most important question to ask is 'Why?'. That's what one Principal did when his school went through a long, dramatic change process. What can other educators learn from defining their 'why', and keeping their students front and center? Listen to find out! Intro track is entitled 'Roughcut' by the artist Tripwire, licensed under Creative Commons. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Track and Artist page: https://sampl...
Competency Ed Pt. 2: Responding to Student Needs
January 08, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIn part 2 of our competency-based education special, Brian Stack and Jonathan Vander Els discuss how they respond to student needs, whether that be when a student is struggling to learn something, or when they already get it. Intro track is entitled 'Roughcut' by the artist Tripwire, licensed under Creative Commons. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Track and Artist page: https://sampleswap.org/artist/Tripwire
Episode 4: Competency Ed Pt. 2 - Responding to Student Needs
January 08, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIn part 2 of our competency-based education special, Brian Stack and Jonathan Vander Els discuss how they respond to student needs, whether that be when a student is struggling to learn something, or when they already get it. Intro track is entitled 'Roughcut' by the artist Tripwire, licensed under Creative Commons. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Track and Artist page: https://sampleswap.org/artist/Tripwire
Episode 3: Competency Ed Pt. 1 - Rethinking Grading Practices
December 11, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBThis month and next, we'll be releasing two special episodes all about competency-based education. In Part One, we're sharing a conversation with two competency-ed experts who talk about what competency-based education is, and how it impacts grading practices to reflect more than just a percentage of how well a student understands something. Intro track is entitled 'Roughcut' by the artist Tripwire, licensed under Creative Commons. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ T...
Competency Ed Pt. 1: Rethinking Grading Practices
December 11, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBThis month and next, we'll be releasing two special episodes all about competency-based education. In Part One, we're sharing a conversation with two competency-ed experts who talk about what competency-based education is, and how it impacts grading practices to reflect more than just a percentage of how well a student understands something. Intro track is entitled 'Roughcut' by the artist Tripwire, licensed under Creative Commons. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ T...
Time for Change: Building Buy-In
November 27, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode, learn how one school successfully implemented a flex period by getting staff buy-in and involving all stakeholders in the decision-making process. Will also discuss how their flex period has really benefited students. Intro track is entitled 'Roughcut' by the artist Tripwire, licensed under Creative Commons. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Track and Artist page: https://sampleswap.org/artist/Tripwire
Episode 2: Time for Change: Building Buy-In
November 27, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode, learn how one school successfully implemented a flex period by getting staff buy-in and involving all stakeholders in the decision-making process. Will also discuss how their flex period has really benefited students. Intro track is entitled 'Roughcut' by the artist Tripwire, licensed under Creative Commons. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Track and Artist page: https://sampleswap.org/artist/Tripwire
Genius Hour, Reinvented
November 13, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBTwo educators from a STEM academy talk about how their school took the idea of Genius Hour and gave students an entire day during the school week for independent, flexible learning. Listen to find out how they did it, and the incredible opportunities for students that have resulted. Intro track is entitled 'Roughcut' by the artist Tripwire, licensed under Creative Commons. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Track and Artist page: https://sampleswap.org/artist/Tripwire
Episode 1: Genius Hour, Reinvented
November 13, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBTwo educators from a STEM academy talk about how their school took the idea of Genius Hour and gave students an entire day during the school week for independent, flexible learning. Listen to find out how they did it, and the incredible opportunities for students that have resulted. Intro track is entitled 'Roughcut' by the artist Tripwire, licensed under Creative Commons. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Track and Artist page: https://sampleswap.org/artist/Tripwire
Coming Soon! Reimagining Time: A Podcast for Educators
October 19, 2020 18:00 - 50 seconds - 647 KBReimaging Time is a brand new podcast by Enriching Students. In each episode, we'll dive into the creative ways educators are using time to transform their schools and classrooms, and better support students. Look for an episode every two weeks!