Ms. Thomas

Middle school science teacher 🥼

[Ms. Thomas @jsd_Thomas]

“We dont have enough lithium for everyone to have electric cars… so Lets give up. No! lets find something better!” - yes Bill Nye! #NJEAConvention

[Victoria Salemi @jsdsalemi]

Having a blast at the @NJEA convention with @jsd_Thomas!!

Got lots of fun new tech AND SEL goodies for the kiddos!! Wonderful day! 👩🏻‍🏫 🌆 #njeaconvention #njea2012 #njea #nj

[Ms. Thomas @jsd_Thomas]

Meeting Bill Nye virtually at the #NJEAConvention !!!

[Ms. Thomas @jsd_Thomas]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: being a mentor, or even asking students "how are you?" because anyone can be apart of a student's network of support. #altrted #standuptobullying

[Ms. Thomas @jsd_Thomas]

@RutgersAltRoute A4: There are many ways HIB happens. W/ technological advances these ways change with the times. Understanding of platforms can help assist in creating relationships, & can understand terms that maybe signs of HIB. #altrted #standuptobullying

[Ms. Thomas @jsd_Thomas]

@RutgersAltRoute A3: Reaching out and bringing up concerns to colleagues if you notice a difference in student/s. Reaching out to counselors and/or family contacts as well. #altrted

[Ms. Thomas @jsd_Thomas]

@RutgersAltRoute A2: Creating teachable moments when tensions are high. have deterred students from focusing on those tensions. Making them think about something I've said. If needed down the line, reinforce "remember what we've talked about? Treat people how you want to be treated."

[Ms. Thomas @jsd_Thomas]

@RutgersAltRoute A1: creating an inviting environment and creating those relationships with the students is key. Every day I stand outside the room welcoming students in w/ "good morning". This is their classroom as much as it is mine. #altrted

[AlternateRoute @RutgersAltRoute]

Good morning Twitter! This is a friendly warning about our upcoming high tweet volume. We're hosting an #AltRtEd #Standuptobullying chat at 10AM (EST).

You're welcome to join us & share your thoughts on creating a safe learning environment for all students.

[Ms. Thomas @jsd_Thomas]

@RutgersAltRoute A5. I use my teacher page, remind alerts, emails, and google meets to keep families engaged and updated with information in the classroom.

[Ms. Thomas @jsd_Thomas]

@RutgersAltRoute Q4. Benefits & challenges technology presents are vast. Benefits are reaching students, showcasing some labs that you may not have equipment for. Challenges are... technology doesn't always work when you want it to.

[Ms. Thomas @jsd_Thomas]

@JosephDeRosa19 @RutgersAltRoute Yes! exactly! It was a life savor. It's something I'll be doing moving forward, even if I go back to printing worksheets there will always be a back up copy digitally for them.

[Ms. Thomas @jsd_Thomas]

@RutgersAltRoute A3. Collaborating and sharing with colleagues through technology has been HUGE. Sharing resources and updating projects has never been easier. This year we've created some really engaging content to share with our students. 😎

[Ms. Thomas @jsd_Thomas]

@RutgersAltRoute A1. Technology is useful for engaging students using review games, or games for pre-teaching. I've been using https://t.co/VuQAKYG9va It's been a life savor trying to bring hybrid students together as a class. #AltRtEd #EdTech

[Ms. Thomas @jsd_Thomas]

@RutgersAltRoute Jessica Thomas, Middle School Science #AltRtEd #EdTech

[AlternateRoute @RutgersAltRoute]

THIS Saturday, June 19th at 10AM (EST) we'll be hosting an #AltRtEd #EdTech chat. We're starting a thread of articles & resources to get us thinking.

We'd love to hear what's on your reading list! #Teaching #TeacherResources

[Ms. Thomas @jsd_Thomas]

@RutgersAltRoute A5 thinking about the student. Are they overwhelmed? Is that why they’re acting out, etc. How can we assist them better? being consistent with when discipline is necessary #AltRtEd #Sped

[Ms. Thomas @jsd_Thomas]

@RutgersAltRoute #AltRtEd #Sped A4 hybrid learning (in person & online learning) strategies I’ve used to support learning of my students have been brain breaks like lesson themed scavenger hunts. gets students standing and moving around and rests their eyes away from the constant computer use.

[Ms. Thomas @jsd_Thomas]

@RutgersAltRoute #AltRtEd #Sped #scichat A3 Creating opportunities for students with ADHD and other learning disabilities to succeed in my class means giving students ability to get up and move around the room. gives students the chance to focus and fuel their learning.