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Artist from NYC

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@RutgersAltRoute The social emotional needs vary, depending on the actor within the situation. The bully has emotional deficits and issues, and the student being bullied will also need to address trauma and negative social-emotional baggage.

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@RutgersAltRoute Addressing these situations can be complicated, especially if they escalate. The opportunity is how to address these issues before they arise, using rules, seating charts, etc.

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@RutgersAltRoute My school has 2 guidance counselors who are frequently dealing with fostering a more positive and supportive learning environment within the school.

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@RutgersAltRoute PLC and GLM meetings with colleagues to discuss student safety, wellness, and a safe learning environment within the school.

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@RutgersAltRoute Make sure to stop conflicts before they arise. Seating arrangements, class structures, rules etc all help to establish this.

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@RutgersAltRoute Max Greis - Visual Arts

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@RutgersAltRoute Thanks

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@RutgersAltRoute Personally, I use either class dojo or email to communicate and engage with student families as needed.

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@RutgersAltRoute Technology presents benefits and opportunities such as increased easy access to information. But it also presents some major challenges, in particular the dwindling attention spans, decreased fine motors skills, and lowered physical / tactile abilities of students.

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@RutgersAltRoute I collaborate twice a week with my fellow Arts & Encore teachers in GLM & PLC meetings. I also coordinate with my fellow art teacher to facilitate artwork and coordination with school shows. We use technology for document / idea sharing, meeting notes, schedule updates and more.

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@RutgersAltRoute It's a challenge within the art room to balance the use of technology with the ability to use fine motor and real world physical skills. Technology has a role within my classroom, but we only use technology in a limited and age appropriate manner. Technology can be overused often

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@RutgersAltRoute I'm a visual arts teacher, but I still use technology; one of the most helpful tools I have is the document camera, displaying live demonstrations on the smartboard. I also use the smartboard for viewing artworks, videos, and the digital white board.

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@RutgersAltRoute Max Greis - Visual Arts

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@RutgersAltRoute Overall, this has been a great opportunity to focus on growth mindset, and to focus on how various components of teaching can encourage a positive, growth mind with our students!

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@RutgersAltRoute Feedback might be one of our most valuable tools as teachers, in order to foster a growth mindset. Feedback should be encouraging, supportive, and a tool for building confidence. I tell my students to always keep going, trying their best is all i need to see for success.

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@RutgersAltRoute Mindset conscious assessments should be geared to charting a student's progress towards mastery, and should be used as a tool to encourage and progress towards a goal, without pre-conceived ideas of what is 'correct or incorrect'. Admittedly, in art class this is an easier goal.

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@RutgersAltRoute I attempt to introduce tasks as opportunities for growth, emphasizing effort over natural ability. I also try to use messaging to celebrate mistakes as part of learning and consistently using language like "keep trying", "you're almost there", etc, to encourage persistence.

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@RutgersAltRoute I attempt to always foster a warm and welcoming environment, so students feel comfortable to experiment and be vulnerable. The materials are carefully considered to cut down any barriers to entry for different levels of students. And feedback is always encouraging and positive.

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@RutgersAltRoute Mindset is fundamental to a student overcoming challenges and taking advantage of opportunities. As Carol Dweck refers to as the power of "yet"; I often tell my students that sometimes they can't do something 'yet' but that just means they need to keep trying and practicing.

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@RutgersAltRoute Max Greis - Visual Arts