The Minimalist Educator Podcast

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SUMMER SERIES EP 7 — Two-Hour Deadlines?

SUMMER SERIES EP 7 — Two-Hour Deadlines?25 aug6 min

We tackle a question from an instructional coach who wants to know how to handle a complex problem when the deadline is only two hours away. We share a minimalist way to respond that protects your time, clarifies expectations, and challenges “emergency” thinking in schools. • defining the minimum viable product for the deadline • agreeing on the scope in writing to avoid moving goalposts • naming why two-hour deadlines are unrealistic in school settings • asking contex...