Lia

[Lia @lpantusa01]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: All people involved in the school community should work together to provide individualized support for students to ensure students receive the best education they can! #AltRtEd #Sped

[Lia @lpantusa01]

@RutgersAltRoute A4: I think it is important to educated students on expectations for their home work environments. This way they know how to set themselves up to avoid distractions. Also, providing breaks to move around is extremely important! #AltRtEd #Sped

[Lia @lpantusa01]

@RutgersAltRoute A3: I like to chunk material and projects. For example, when we code something, we discuss one function at a time before moving on to the next to ensure we have full understanding of each element individually. #AltRtEd #Sped

[Lia @lpantusa01]

@RutgersAltRoute A2: I like to have students make as many decisions as possible regarding class activities. Students choice ensures that all students have the confidence to advocate for themselves in terms what they need to best learn and succeed in the classroom. #AltRtEd #Sped

[Lia @lpantusa01]

@RutgersAltRoute A1: Some challenges faced include making sure my lessons are dynamic for all students, while respecting the specific needs of students with LD. However, the extra work to make sure it runs smoothly for all is always worth it! #AltRtEd #Sped

[Lia @lpantusa01]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: I encourage my students to retake assessments whenever they want. These retakes are modified to encourage deeper learning and reteaching concepts to encourage further growth in the students looking to improve their grades.
#AltRtEd #GrowthMindset

[Lia @lpantusa01]

@RutgersAltRoute A4: Our feedback should be specific and include comments on effort and the processes taken to find answers, not just whether the answers are right or wrong. Encouraging effort, not just intelligence, leads to a growth mindset.
#AltRtEd #GrowthMindset

[Lia @lpantusa01]

@RutgersAltRoute A3: I like to encourage making and embracing mistakes. I tell students that I make mistakes and they will too. Mistakes can be one of the best tools in learning and achieving more.
#AltRtEd #GrowthMindset

[Lia @lpantusa01]

@RutgersAltRoute A2: All students should be encouraged to share and respond. We should strive to hold all students to the same expectations, and not set a lower bar for some students. This way all students know they should reach for, and can achieve, our class goals.
#AltRtEd #GrowthMindset

[Lia @lpantusa01]

@RutgersAltRoute A1: A challenge of a fixed mindset is that some students may not receive the same opportunities to share or high quality feedback. We should use a growth mindset as an opportunity to provide high quality learning for all types of learners.
#AltRtEd #GrowthMindset

[Lia @lpantusa01]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: As teachers we can stress the importance of reaching out for help or to report unwanted behaviors. We also can incorporate SEL check-ins to our weekly routines. #AltRtEd #Standuptobullying

[Lia @lpantusa01]

@RutgersAltRoute A4: The challenges for teachers can include spotting more hidden behaviors and engaging students affected by this. However, the opportunity here is to provide more SEL lessons and encourage empathy among students. #AltRtEd #Standuptobullying

[Lia @lpantusa01]

@RutgersAltRoute A3: I like to reach out with other teachers of a student to discuss problematic behaviors and see how my colleagues are handling similar issues. I also email parents to get a better understand of underlying issues that may be leading to the problem. #AltRtEd #Standuptobullying

[Lia @lpantusa01]

@RutgersAltRoute A2: I feel that it is important to take quick and firm action when I see concerning behaviors. This may include reaching out to parents, contacting administrators, and explaining to students why they should not do what I have seen. #AltRtEd #Standuptobullying

[Lia @lpantusa01]

@RutgersAltRoute A1: To ensure a safe environment, especially when doing group work, I demonstrate proper ways to interact with and provide constructive criticisms to other students. This way, there is no question on how students should treat each other. #AltRtEd #Standuptobullying

[Lia @lpantusa01]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: The prevalence of google meet now allows for more face to face conversations with parents, which can be more productive than phone calls and emails. We can also use fun resources like https://t.co/RRkI1T2TLX for cute parent newsletters that are easy to make! #AltRtEd #EdTech

[Lia @lpantusa01]

@RutgersAltRoute A4: Technology is a huge benefit for teachers in the number of resources available. However, it can be a double edged sword due to resource overload. Sometimes the quantity available can be too overwhelming, causing us to stick with the same few options. #AltRtEd #EdTech

[Lia @lpantusa01]

@RutgersAltRoute A3: I check in frequently with my mentor and unofficial mentor teachers both in person (socially distanced) and using google meets. We also use shared google docs to share cool educational resources we all find #AltRtEd #edtech

[Lia @lpantusa01]

@RutgersAltRoute A2: While students are all virtual, they have varying levels of internet connectivity. To combat this, I provide simplified instructions for their work that can be easily accessed via their phone on google classroom when their chromebooks cannot connect #AltRtEd #EdTech

[Lia @lpantusa01]

@RutgersAltRoute A1: Collaboration is essential to the learning process, so a big way I use technology in the virtual environment is google meet breakout rooms to keep students engaged with class and each other. I also like to use resources like PollEv for instant feedback. #AltRtEd #EdTech