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[Patrick @Patrick83132835]

@msspanarkelsays @RutgersAltRoute Totally agree!

[Patrick @Patrick83132835]

@RutgersAltRoute A5 I use email to maintain consistent communication with guardians of my students. Class dojo is a useful communication tool that I leverage because it translates my message to the guardians' native languages without me having to do anything. It's very useful #AltRtEd #EdTech

[Patrick @Patrick83132835]

@RutgersAltRoute A4 There is such a broad range of options. It is easy to get overwhelmed w/ many resources. Students can get off task when given the chance to use chromebook, redirection often needed. But, it can increase independence and help teach to different learning styles #AltRtEd #EdTech

[Patrick @Patrick83132835]

@RutgersAltRoute A3 I participate in PLC meetings for grades that I work with, I ask senior ESL teachers for recommendations when I run into a roadblock.The help & knowledge that I have gained from them has been invaluable.I reach out to my Rutgers cohort when I need advice too #AltRtEd #EdTech

[Patrick @Patrick83132835]

@RutgersAltRoute A2 continued: If students dont know what tools are available for them to use to achieve the goal of the assignment they will not be successful. It is my job to prepare them #AltRtEd #EdTech

[Patrick @Patrick83132835]

@RutgersAltRoute A2 A barrier to using technology that my students faced was a lack of familiarity with the interface of google docs and key shortcuts. I made sure to demonstrate how to do certain things on PC with the class as a whole (ex. copy, paste, change font, indent). #AltRtEd #EdTech

[Patrick @Patrick83132835]

@RutgersAltRoute A1 For elementary ESL, I use technology to show engaging images that support students with visual learning style. I also leverage it to play audios of tiered conversations to assess student listening comprehension levels. Technology is very helpful for my class. #AltRtEd #EdTech

[Patrick @Patrick83132835]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: Consider each individual and their disabilities to define what is an acceptable and achievable goal for the student.Reward them for reaching these goals and expand the list one at a time.If a student knows what they should be doing, you can hold them accountable#AltRtEd #Sped

[Patrick @Patrick83132835]

@RutgersAltRoute A4:In-person-preferential seating, put them in the front or back of the class to help them focus. Virtual- Have students get own focus tool like seat cushion to allow them to fidget but still be able to focus. You can also give brain breaks for students. #AltRtEd #Sped

[Patrick @Patrick83132835]

@RutgersAltRoute A3: Teachers can create opportunities for students with learning disabilities by finding strategies that help them achieve their goals. If a student needs frequent breaks, give them. Some students achieve more with reward systems. Find what motivates them and use it#AltRtEd #ESL

[Patrick @Patrick83132835]

@RutgersAltRoute A2: I can empower my students with disabilities to be self-advocates for their success by reminding them that their disability does not define what they can achieve, and it is important for them to let others know in the case that they require specialized treatment #AltRtEd #Sped

[Patrick @Patrick83132835]

@RutgersAltRoute A1: The challenge that I have is that students will question why others get modifications and that its not fair. This provides me the opportunity to explain that everyone learns at a different pace and they are focusing on improving different skills #AltRtEd #Sped

[Patrick @Patrick83132835]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: I always differentiate for students with different learning styles, I promote healthy peer revision for assessment of student work with teacher guidance. Lastly, when grading projects I make sure to consider the individual to be as fair as I can be #growthmindset#AltRtEd

[Patrick @Patrick83132835]

@RutgersAltRoute Being an ESL teacher, it’s easy to show students how much they learned over time. I hand them an assignment they completed in the beginning of the year and in the end for them to be able to make a comparison. They are always amazed when they realize their progress. #ESL #AltRtEd

[Patrick @Patrick83132835]

@RutgersAltRoute A3: I can use the “not yet” concept to help students feel hopeful about achieving difficult tasks. In practice, I can remind students of expectations, normalize failure, and get to know each student individually so I can understand what their goals should look like #growthmindset

[Patrick @Patrick83132835]

@RutgersAltRoute A2:by creating a space where it’s okay to make mistakes and correcting students behavior who laugh at others errors. also scaffold assignments to make some tasks more achievable for students who could benefit from it. Allow students to do work that they missed for credit#AltRtEd

[Patrick @Patrick83132835]

@RutgersAltRoute A1 cont: through demonstration of personal triumphs and bite sized lessons to allow students to see small improvements in areas where they have weakness, they can easier build a growth mindset and see that even if things are hard they can make progress and be successful#AltRtEd

[Patrick @Patrick83132835]

@RutgersAltRoute A1: With fixed mindset, student can lack drive to be successful. Rather than allowing my ESL students to believe their incapable of speaking English, i can show them anything is possible by demonstrating the languages I’ve taught myself through hard work #altrted #growthmindset