Nicholas Di Paolo

[Nicholas Di Paolo @NicholasDi9792]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: Incorporating student choice into assessment has been a big game changer. I like to offer my students a blend of tests & projects. Granting students the opportunity to show me their interests & passions via projects has increased student engagement #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset

[Nicholas Di Paolo @NicholasDi9792]

@RutgersAltRoute A4: It is important that students receive timely feedback for the assignments they submit. Feedback, however, is not always numerical. Checking in with students and gauging how they feel (in and outside the classroom) is an essential medium to consider #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset

[Nicholas Di Paolo @NicholasDi9792]

@RutgersAltRoute A3: When highlighting student work samples, I make an extra effort to bring attention and praise to students who have greatly improved. It is important to not just highlight "A-level" work but also students who are making strides in the right direction. #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset

[Nicholas Di Paolo @NicholasDi9792]

@RutgersAltRoute A2: After my students finish a summative assessment, I have students complete a reflection sheet. This sheet has students expand upon what went well and what went not so well. I also ask students to explain how they prepared for the assessment. #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset #SSChat

[Nicholas Di Paolo @NicholasDi9792]

@RutgersAltRoute A1: Mindset is a wonderful way for students to approach and respond to various situations differently. Students have the opportunity to grow and become more informed and thoughtful thinkers. #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset

[Nicholas Di Paolo @NicholasDi9792]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: Flexibility is an important mindset that all members of the school community need to remember, especially when working with students with learning disabilities. Also, more school-wide professional developments can encourage more awareness and consistency. #TeacherEd #SpEd

[Nicholas Di Paolo @NicholasDi9792]

@RutgersAltRoute A4: I always encourage my students to ask for help when needed. It is my goal, as the school year progresses, that my students ask for help without any external prompting. Recognizing the need for additional assistance is an important tool to achieve success. #TeacherEd #SpEd

[Nicholas Di Paolo @NicholasDi9792]

@RutgersAltRoute A3: As a history teacher, I notice that my students with learning disabilities often have difficulty with reading primary sources due to some complex language involved. As a result, I will add visual aids to documents as well as adjust the readability level. #TeacherEd #SpEd

[Joseph Socci @SocciJoseph]

@RutgersAltRoute A2. I do my best to maintain communication with parents and to provide extended deadlines when applicable. In addition, I provide paper copies of assignments to students who get easily distracted by their computers/prefer paper copies. #TeacherEd #SpecialEd

[Nicholas Di Paolo @NicholasDi9792]

@RutgersAltRoute A2: Many of my students benefit from movement breaks during classroom instruction. Thus, I have redeveloped many assignments to grant students the opportunity to move around the classroom and get out of their seat. Task cards posted around the room is a favorite. #TeacherEd #SpEd

[Leana Malinowsky- Middlesex CTOY 2023 @MsMalinowsky]

@RutgersAltRoute Opportunities include finding creative ways to present the material to students so they can access the grade level material. Having students with diverse needs is a great opportunity to establish cooperative learning groups so these students can learn from their peers.

[Nicholas Di Paolo @NicholasDi9792]

@RutgersAltRoute A1: A challenge has been making sure to address all the needs of students within the same classroom, as sometimes these needs differ greatly. I have quickly learned how crucial differentiation is as a result. #TeacherEd #SpEd

[Ashley Cravo @CravoAshley]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: One thing I try to remind my students is that I am available to them if they ever need to discuss anything. Have good rapport with students can be beneficial in order to be able to support them in the best way we can both socially and emotionally. #SafeSchools #TeacherEd

[Nicholas Di Paolo @NicholasDi9792]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: It is essential to remind victims of bullying situations that they are not at fault for the situation. There are often deeper-rooted issues at play, many of which are not visible in the classroom. Also, explain to bystanders how to become upstanders #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

[Nicholas Di Paolo @NicholasDi9792]

@its_ecological @RutgersAltRoute I have had a similar experience. Technology has allowed me to communicate with families (and vice versa) with more ease. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

[Nicholas Di Paolo @NicholasDi9792]

@RutgersAltRoute A4: HIB situations have a lot of intricate steps and details, so I make sure I am careful in following all the guidelines. I consider each occurrence as a learning experience, which allows me to take preventive measures to minimize any future instances #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

[Nicholas Di Paolo @NicholasDi9792]

@RutgersAltRoute A3: My colleagues and I stand outside our doors in between classes to monitor what is happening in the hallways. I also send surveys home to families to ask for their feedback on how I can make the classroom more safe for their student #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

[Nicholas Di Paolo @NicholasDi9792]

@sgpamaar @RutgersAltRoute I like how you incorporate non-academic interests into your conversations. Makes the conversation more personable #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

[Nicholas Di Paolo @NicholasDi9792]

@FrankJa99851094 @RutgersAltRoute I agree, immediately addressing a situation in real time is essential. #TeacherEd