Philip Rascona

[Philip Rascona @Mr_R_qc]

@seni_bl A7: Learn, grow, share. Building networks and relationships with people seems like a very real and helpful possibility through using and engaging in Twitter chats. #NT2t

[Philip Rascona @Mr_R_qc]

For sure! I’m definitely going to go to their page and try to figure out why they want to follow me. Do I know them? Do we we have similar interests? #NT2t

[Kristin Cehlar @KCehlar]

A6: I'm going to check them out first!! What are they tweeting? What are they all about? How can their insight help me grow professionally? I need answers first. Then, I'll refollow. #barbersclass #NT2T @barbersclass

[Philip Rascona @Mr_R_qc]

@shyj @seni_bl Exactly--I do same. I now have a more professional education account and another account for more personal interests/hobbies.

[Julie Szaj (She/Her/Hers) @shyj]

A5: It's like anything you see online, you have to verify what you read. I do know I have learned about worldwide events on Twitter first before they got to mainstream news. I love using Twitter to learn about education globally. #NT2t

[Philip Rascona @Mr_R_qc]

@seni_bl A4: I think that the [maybe cliche] saying that there is no such thing as a silly question rings true. If you have a question [or a contribution to make] there's no reason you shouldn't ask/tell! This community especially seems very welcoming. #NT2t

[Philip Rascona @Mr_R_qc]

@seni_bl A3: Like I said earlier, I'm fairly new to Twitter chats. I didn't know these were a thing. Now I'm going to have to look more into them! #NT2t

[Philip Rascona @Mr_R_qc]

@seni_bl A2: Almost all Twitter education chats are through this link. Find something you are interested in, and read away! https://t.co/YMYBBYj34g #NT2t

[Philip Rascona @Mr_R_qc]

Right! One of the great things about Twitter chats is that you don't have to be on during the set chat time in order to get something out of it. You can always come back later and read through the discussions if you are not around during the live feed. #NT2t

[Kristin Cehlar @KCehlar]

Set aside 15 minutes with morning coffee to see what's new. I'll save articles I want to read later and check out the new ideas. Way better and more uplifting than watching the news! #nt2t #barbersclass @barbersclass

[Philip Rascona @Mr_R_qc]

@seni_bl A1: I'm new to Twitter chats but the few that I've been a part of have been super useful. The online community of teachers is so willing to help and to offer advice/experiences/information/etc. Even if it's only one hour a week. Definitely worth it! #NT2t

[Philip Rascona @Mr_R_qc]

@seni_bl Hi, I'm Phil. I'm currently enrolled in an MAT program (dual cert.: 1-6 and special ed.) at Queens College.

[Philip Rascona @Mr_R_qc]

@GrayMttrs A8: Giving examples of people who have had it hard in life but have chosen to be optimistic and hardworking in the face of adversity can show students it is possible to choose their mood. Also through showing up with a smile for each student everyday! #5thchat

[Philip Rascona @Mr_R_qc]

@GrayMttrs A7: Teach them coping strategies! Also de-stigmatizing negative emotions, I think, can go a long way. 'Everybody feels down/upset once in awhile. Here's what you can do to get yourself back on track.' #5thchat

[Philip Rascona @Mr_R_qc]

@GrayMttrs A6: Providing reading passages where students have to analyze emotions of characters within the passage and intuit as to why they think a character is feeling a certain way. #5thchat

[Philip Rascona @Mr_R_qc]

I was recently in a 4th grade class where the teacher had students pick dirt/debris out of cotton for 10-15 min. Then she told them to imagine doing so under a hot sun for hours. Role playing is a great way to teach empathy. Though it can be touchy with certain subjects. #5thchat

[Philip Rascona @Mr_R_qc]

@MrOverstreet101 @GrayMttrs @Newsela Wow what a great opportunity for your students. I'm not familiar with @Newsela I will definitely have to more look into that! #5thchat

[Philip Rascona @Mr_R_qc]

@GrayMttrs A4: A deficit that I have seen is that in students wanting or expecting immediate gratification. Students that want those instant results often get upset when they have to wait or work harder/longer than they are used to. #5thchat

[Philip Rascona @Mr_R_qc]

What a good idea! Managing anxiety and stress are certainly life-long endeavors. Teaching students how to reflect and better prepare for next time is a great way to strengthen EQ. #5thchat

[Philip Rascona @Mr_R_qc]

@GrayMttrs A3: There are EQ programs that schools can purchase for their classrooms. On a day to day basis, educators cannot shy away from conflicts between their students. Make conflicts teachable moments in discussing how each student feels and how such a conflict can be resolved #5thchat