Agenda: Bringing 20Time to the Classroom

Facilitators: Almost Genius

Michael Calderbank, Alexa Freshour, Nancy
Ibarra, Laddie Perina & Karen Trine

Time

Todays Goals:
TWBAT...
1. Highlight the value and enjoyment of
personal freedom and creativity in the
professional sphere.
2. Identify how they can implement a 20Time
project in their class.
3. Determine how to structure and implement
personal 20Time projects for students.

Activity

8:00-8:15

Welcome, Do Now, Agenda

Do Now
8 minutes of directed discussion about school specific pedagogical topic
followed by 2 bonus minutes where attendees are free to talk about whatever cool learning idea they want
due to a fake technical glitch.
Follow up: Which was more enjoyable? Why?

8:15-8:30

Introduction
Where did 20% come from?
How has it been adapted to education and in the classroom?

8:30-8:50

Guest Speaker: Google Employee

How 20Time works for them, motivation for it, how it impacts the culture at a tech giant, what they are
passionate about?

8:50-9:20

Implementation for a Teacher 20Time Project

Brainstorm
Small groups based on Content &/or grade bands
Anchor Chart
Share Out
Possible Challenges
Anchor Chart
Share Out
Plan project to implement

9:20-9:40

Guest Speakers: Student Panel

Describe and discuss their experiences in classrooms that have already implemented 20Time across
various grade levels and content areas.
Time is set aside for a question and answer session to let teachers benefit from colleagues mistakes and
successes.

9:40- 10:10

Implementation in for a Student 20Time Project

Brainstorm
Small groups based on alignment to content or freedom
Anchor Chart
Share Out
Possible Challenges
Anchor Chart
Share Out
Plan project to implement

10:10-11:10

Planning Time
Develop ideas for the teacher 20Time project or Student 20Time Project

11:10-11:15

Exit Ticket
Record elevator pitch for either personal 20Time or student 20Time project.

Resources: Please see newsletter