Understanding Smart Start and EduProtocols

What is an EduProtocol?

• replicable lesson frames that can be used in multiple subjects by changing the content

• a set of digital worksheets

• an online, gamified lesson plan

• teaching strategies used once per year

The first few reps of an EduProtocol should:

• be immediately academic to maximize production

• be precisely, extensively explained before attempt

• be presented as a quick, low cognitive, fun task

• take as long as possible until all students pass

What is a Smart Start?

• engages students from the beginning

• initial phase of any EduProtocol

• sets the stage for successful implementation all year long

• quick, low cognitive, and fun

The main purpose of a Smart Start is to build ________.

• creativity

• technology skills

• culture while learning the EduProtocol

• student independence

Why is culture worth the investment?

• people won't share and create if they don't feel safe

• so that students follow rules

• to have a quiet classroom

• to meet district goals

Main reasons to try Smart Start

• Establish tempo of work

• Establish trust between you and students

• Improved behavior outcomes

• De-stratified classroom culture

How long should each Smart Start activity be?

• 3 min

• 10-18 min

• 45 min

• entire class

When are times you can Smart Start?

• anytime you add an EduProtocol

• after any break

• the last 2 weeks of school

• only the first week of school

Do teachers need a new lesson every day, every week?

• Yes, kids need that variety

• Yes, the curriculum requires it

• Yes, it's how we move ahead in the content

• No, it raises the cognitive load for students and wears down educators

Eduprotocols success requires:

• same week feedback

• same day feedback

• immediate feedback