Jeff Krause

I teach 7th and 8th grade Social Studies, Reading, and PE at the Regional Alternative School in Bloomington, IL

[Jeff Krause @JeffKrause19]

@nearpod @PrincipalTurk @calm I teach because I have enough and others need more. Teaching allows me to do that in a meaningful way. It's all about the students!

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[Jeff Krause @JeffKrause19]

You should make a part two and I really think Ghost's Mom shouldn't have to see her kid stealing. It would break her so props for that.

-From my student

@JasonReynolds83
(2/2)

[Jeff Krause @JeffKrause19]

Dear @JasonReynolds83,

I loved the book Ghost. The personality of Ghost relates to my own except for stealing lol, but the book was really good. (1/2)

[Jeff Krause @JeffKrause19]

@CiteSomething My alternative school middle schooler have been trying to get a middle school library going. This would be a great addition!

[Jeff Krause @JeffKrause19]

@JasonReynolds83 We've started a Jason Reynolds unit at my alternative school because my students really resonate with your writing. I have Ghost, Long Way Down, and All-American Boys and would love more.

[Jason Reynolds News @JasonReynolds83]

I don’t know who’s in physical school right now, but I have a class set of Look Both Ways, and a class set of Lu to give away. Cleaning out my closets. So many books. Let me know.

[Jeff Krause @JeffKrause19]

Deeper Learning: A Collaborative Classroom Is Key https://t.co/8hbh118MA3

[Alice Keeler @alicekeeler]

Chromebook users can have students collaborate, even in remote learning, using Minecraft: Education Edition https://t.co/GBoBbK7r3F

[Jeff Krause @JeffKrause19]

Pledge to be more inclusive in your classroom! What a great way to spread the word! Your kiddos can also pledge to stop using the R-word. Spread the Word to End the Word!

https://t.co/0p6zyWQsz1

[Jeff Krause @JeffKrause19]

@mseideman The @ChoicesProgram provides current event lessons. I hope they continue to do so but here is one below. #sschat

https://t.co/gRWHG8Edhb

[Learning for Justice @learnforjustice]

"As we work to better educate ourselves about long-ignored national histories, though, we often miss something right under our noses: local history. Students must learn the truth about their own communities."
https://t.co/8q3njXGGsM

[Jeff Krause @JeffKrause19]

A1: Students went on a virtual tour of Auschwitz during remote learning. It seemed like they got a lot out of it. I plan on using @ThingLink and more 360 degree videos next year. I would love to hear some more suggestions though. #sschat

[Caleb Pahl @CalebPahl]

Q1: What sorts of virtual field trips have you done (if any)? What does the ideal virtual field trip have?
#sschat

(Don't forget to include the hashtag #sschat in all of your responses during this chat)

[Jeff Krause @JeffKrause19]

@NLessaris Are you using Howard Zinn's original book or is there another resource by him specifically made for kiddos that I'm unaware of? Either way, what a great resource to deconstruct/construct/reconstruct your history class around!

[Jeff Krause @JeffKrause19]

@AshleyBolin_ @dr_s_bertrand This is a great goal! Teaching students at a young age about diversity and equity can only help in the long run. Bringing conflict into the forefront of education is one of the only ways to bring about change. #tch407su2020

[Jeff Krause @JeffKrause19]

A3: My goal is to build SEL curriculum into each of my lessons and to create an educational environment that promotes democracy. I want to include more voices and perspectives from my students, community, and beyond. #tch407su2020

[Jeff Krause @JeffKrause19]

@Sanders_redbird @dr_s_bertrand This is such a message teachers (especially history teachers) need to get behind. The question of "who's story is not being told?" is one that I ask myself often in trying to make curriculum. I also find the the LGBTQ+ community is often unrepresented in curriculum. #tch407su2020

[Jeff Krause @JeffKrause19]

@msherrillteach I have a pretty diverse population of students and they really enjoy @JasonReynolds83's books. The House on Mango Street, The Breadwinner, The March series, and The Color of My Words have been big hits in my Reading class as well. #tch407su2020

[Jeff Krause @JeffKrause19]

A2: 3 resources come to mind: @Tolerance_org is a organization that creates quality lessons and PD articles about diversity and equity. @ChoicesProgram and @SHEG_Stanford are 2 history resources that provide lessons that promote diversity and equity in SS classrooms
#tch407su2020