Intermediate Pathway Workshop: Every Minute Matters: Literacy-Rich Instructional Ideas to Optimize Classroom Times

Time may be the most precious commodity in the classroom. From covering all the necessary curriculum and imparting life skills to attending meetings and answering emails, educators are faced with real challenges and there never seems to be enough time to do it all. Although teachers don't have the power to create more minutes in the school day, they do have the power to be effective and efficient with the time given. In this workshop, we will examine our use of time in the classroom in order to make more space for literacy. We will then preview innovative activities designed to optimize instructional time, engage students, and provide literacy-rich transitions. Together, we will outline literacy-rich activities that optimize transitional times and minimize lost instructional minutes—in face-to-face and online formats.