CMcNamara

[AlternateRoute @RutgersAltRoute]

A great point from one of our instructors on student learning and creating a safe environment for all students #Standuptobullying #AltRtEd

[Kathleen McVeigh @KathleenMcveigh]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: If we continue online in the fall, physical bullying may be easier to deal with as direct interactions will decrease. But cyberbullying may increase; that will be far more difficult to handle. We need to further educate ourselves on identifying and preventing cyberbullying

[CMcNamara @CMcNamara94]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: Create clear expectations, consistency, and constant communication. Be proactive rather than reactive. #AltRtEd #StandUpToBullying

[CMcNamara @CMcNamara94]

@RutgersAltRoute A4. One of the greatest challenges I've faced with HIB is how technology has shifted the social dynamic and influenced the classroom behaviors, even when done from outside the classroom. #AltRtEd #StandUpToBullying

[CMcNamara @CMcNamara94]

@RutgersAltRoute A3. It's important to have an open and regular dialogue between your families and team. Promote a mutual feeling of comfort and trust. Engage in frequent contact. There's no waiting until something "bad" has happened. Share positivity too. #AltRtEd #StandUpToBullying

[CMcNamara @CMcNamara94]

@BlueTwinklesSky @RutgersAltRoute This is wonderful! A great way to promote inclusion of all.

[CMcNamara @CMcNamara94]

@RutgersAltRoute A2. Truly knowing and understanding each of your students so that you can give them that sense of belonging and inclusion they deserve. Make them a part of your team and learning community. #AltRtEd #StandUpToBullying

[CMcNamara @CMcNamara94]

@RutgersAltRoute A1. In science, students are encouraged to make mistakes, take risks, and most importantly, know that they are not alone, but a part of a journey together, as a class. #AltRtEd #Standuptobullying

[CMcNamara @CMcNamara94]

@RutgersAltRoute Colleen McNamara - Middle School Science

[CMcNamara @CMcNamara94]

@RutgersAltRoute @Tolerance_org @NEAToday A6. If remote learning continues, I believe there should be monthly conferences to keep the parents abreast of child progress, goals, and development strategies. They should be included as active members of their child's education. #AltRtEd #EdTech

[CMcNamara @CMcNamara94]

@RutgersAltRoute A5. Everything from followup emails to updated progress reports and step by step facilitation of work improvement and completion can be accomplished with technology. Without it we might be lost in a limbo of paperwork. #AltRtEd #EdTech

[CMcNamara @CMcNamara94]

@RutgersAltRoute A4: Technology has been extremely beneficial in the transitioning and continuation of remote learning. It has difficulties with troubleshooting and Wi-Fi, but with practice and patience it will help us through these troubling times. #AltRtEd #EdTech

[CMcNamara @CMcNamara94]

@RutgersAltRoute A3: Right now technology is our only means of communication. We have zoom meetings, chat groups, and are in constant communication via phone and email. Technology has given us a semblance of normal. #AltRtEd #EdTech

[CMcNamara @CMcNamara94]

@RutgersAltRoute A2: Many technologies are beyond the scope of training and resources in my school.  We have been limited by poor Wi-Fi, old devices, and lack of training.  We are currently adept in G-Suites, which provides many features in a single location.  #AltRtEd #EdTech

[CMcNamara @CMcNamara94]

@RutgersAltRoute A1: Embrace the philosophy of learning through doing.  Make an interactive notebook.  Enable Google Hangouts for group collaboration both inside and outside of school.  Strive to make students feel like school is an extension of the technology of their lives #AltRtEd #EdTech

[CMcNamara @CMcNamara94]

@RutgersAltRoute A6: Using planned ignoring of bad behavior while using strong praise and positive reinforcement for proper behavior helps create a system where students want and get attention when then deserve it. #AltRtEd #SpEd

[CMcNamara @CMcNamara94]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: I love the use of laminates to go through daily checklists. This includes a list I post outside of my classroom for students to reference for what they would need for the day. Helping create organizational patterns is key to success. #AltRtEd #SpEd

[CMcNamara @CMcNamara94]

@RutgersAltRoute A4: Be your own hero is a strategy where I allow my ADHD students to grab an avenger or marvel stress hero. They are challenged to be the best version of themselves with their superhero sidekick there if they need a little reassurance. #AltRtEd #SpEd

[CMcNamara @CMcNamara94]

@RutgersAltRoute A3: Opportunities for success can arise from integration and collaboration with peers in an open-minded and welcoming environment. If we understand each other, we can help make each other the strongest versions of ourselves. #AltRtEd #SpEd

[CMcNamara @CMcNamara94]

@RutgersAltRoute A2: My students thrive on opportunities to display their strengths. I’ll have them teach areas they are comfortable with to build confidence, while becoming more open to receiving strategies and help in areas that are more challenging. #AltRtEd #SpEd