Ashley Cisneros

@RutgersAltRoute A5: I communicate w/ students and parents through ClassDojo. I make sure to provide parents constant updates. Whether it’s photos from our class trip, newsletters, or constant reminders. My students parents are very appreciative of how active I am on the App. #TeacherEd #EdTech

For our 5th and final question, we want to hear your ideas for engaging students' families. Consider what you already do or what you want to try next year to connect learning and form partnerships with families that can impact student success. #TeacherEd #EdTech

@RutgersAltRoute A4: The benefits are that there is endless amount of resources for teachers to use but when there are wifi issues, we on the computer to project certain resources which creates a challenge for us teachers when there is now wifi. #TeacherEd #EdTech

Technology has become an integral part of teachers' professional practice. For Question 4, let’s explore the benefits and unique challenges that educators must navigate. Consider any that may be specific to your content area and grade. #TeacherEd #EdTech

@RutgersAltRoute A3: I collaborate with colleagues at networking events, shared preps, email, and through text. I am always in communication with my colleagues whether it’s advice, a shared activity, or to share how our day has been going. #TeacherEd #EdTech

For Q3, consider the role of technology in your collaboration practices with colleagues, both within your school & through professional organizations. Collaboration is an opportunity for teachers to seek advice, wisdom, & assistance from their fellow educators. #TeacherEd #EdTech

@RutgersAltRoute A2: A barrier with using technology is ensuring that all students are on the website they are assigned. Many times I will catch particular students playing games. I use NetopVision to check on students screens while still trying to focus on smallgroup. #TeacherEd #EdTech

Ts and Ss may be used to seeing laptops and tablets in schools but research indicates that adequate preparation and training are key factors in the adoption & effectiveness of educational technology. For Question 2, we want to hear your experiences. #TeacherEd #EdTech

@RutgersAltRoute A1: When it comes to technology I use the following resources : PowerPoint, GoogleSlides, ClassDojo, the teacher toolkit, and more. I project most of my resources on the SmartBoard for the class to see. For ex., I use ClassDojo Randomizer for cold calling. #TeacherEd #EdTech

For Q1, consider your current use of technology in your classroom. Be specific to your content area & grade level. Remember to use "A1 #TeacherEd #EdTech" in your responses so others will see your tweets as part of the chat.

@RutgersAltRoute A5: It is l important for students to know the people and resources they have when they are in need for help. It’s is also crucial that us as educators have our students trust so they feel comfortable to reach out to us when needed. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

Students can bully others, they can be bullied, or they may witness bullying. For our final question, think about the social and emotional needs of those involved in bullying #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

@RutgersAltRoute A4: The challenges it represents is the cliques made in having a large classroom. This then leads to groups of children against one another. Many issues as such call for classroom discussions and assistance from the school social worker. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

Reflect on your knowledge and understanding of harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) from course readings and your experience to respond to Question 4 #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

@RutgersAltRoute A3: I use ClassDojo. ClassDojo is a classroom staple as it is my way of messaging parents easily. I post my newsletters, reminders, updates on ClassDojo. Parents are happy seeing me post constantly. Whether it’s pictures at the park or other information. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

During last Saturday's #EdTech chat, it was noted that technology can foster collaboration. For Question 3, share your practices (high-tech and low-tech) for collaborating with families and colleagues to create a safe learning environment for all students #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

@RutgersAltRoute A2: A step I can take to minimize the factors is having a conversation with students about being different. Whether it’s race, family background, it important for students to understand that we are all different and that its ok, no one is to be judged. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

For Question 2, reflect on the materials you’ve read and your professional experience. Consider sharing factors that may be specific to your content area and grade level #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

@RutgersAltRoute A1: My practices to creating a safe environment is setting clear expectations at the beginning of the year. This includes the zero tolerance of bullying in my classroom. It includes speaking about safety rules in case of an emergency (fire drill, etc). #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

To start us off, here's Question 1! When considering your "practices", you can think about your classroom management, curriculum, instructional practices, the academic/social/emotional skills you teach, and the physical/virtual space of your classroom #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

@RutgersAltRoute A5: Some opportunities I can take are having students correct there own tests. If students are given a graded assessment, they won’t be able to understand why they got some questions incorrect. Reviewing material together can provide clarification. #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset

This morning's 5th and final Q is on assessment #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset “You can enhance or destroy students’ desire to succeed in school more quickly and permanently through your use of assessment than with any other tool you have at your disposal.” – Dr. Rick Stiggins

@RutgersAltRoute A4: Feedback could be verbal comments, a short paragraph on a written essay, or a private conversation. A one on one conversation with a student would make more of a difference as they need to know in specific detail how they are doing in the classroom. #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset

Feedback is a compass for improvement and not all feedback is created equally. For Q4 share your content area and consider your best practices and those you would like to try #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset

@RutgersAltRoute A3: I can praise my students when they do well and also be supportive when they’ve done the opposite. I think instilling motivational talks every week would also be helpful as students must repeatedly hear that we truly do learn from our mistakes. #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset

Framing, or how teachers introduce new concepts and tasks to students, is the focus of Q3. Framing can steer students to a fixed or growth mindset. It helps students feel free to be a work in progress as they learn. #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset

@RutgersAltRoute Q2: I can promote a growth mindset by creating a supportive class environment within the classroom. I can also provide challenging activities for students. to see they can overcome certain obstacles. #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset

For Q2, consider the expectations you communicate to students (verbal and nonverbal) through your classroom climate, course material & response opportunities #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset Tip: Be specific to your content & connect with others using a # like #ArtsEd #litchat #scichat

@RutgersAltRoute A1: The challenges that mindset presents in learning is being able to accept that mistakes are normal but instead some get completely discouraged. The opportunities that are present is that there is room for growth and students can build better habits. #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset

Teachers have the power to influence the mindset of students. As you answer #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset Question 1, consider your own experience, readings, and what Carol Dweck refers to as the power of “yet” (youtu.be/hiiEeMN7vbQ?si…)

@RutgersAltRoute A5: Ways my school and myself can fine tune policies for students with disabilities is by finding new ways to support our students. The school could also do weekly checks on students with disabilities to see if other resources are needed.

For our final question (Q5) consider your classroom AND school-wide behavior management and discipline policies. #TeacherEd #SpecialEd

@RutgersAltRoute Q4: As an educator, I always want my students to feel comfortable enough to ask for help, without feeling hesitant. I make sure to always cheer on my students and assure them that we learn through our mistakes.

Teachers play a role in helping students learn and practice self-awareness skills and communicate their understanding. For Q4 think about what you’ve done or ideas you’d like to implement to help students be self-advocates, agents of their own success #TeacherEd #SpecialEd

@RutgersAltRoute Q3: I teach ELA/Math kindergarten and 3rd grade. For both of these subjects my struggling students and students with IEP’s spend these subjects in small group. This helps them not only focus, but gives them more one on one assistance.

For Q3 be specific content area & how you support student success, for example, your classroom environment, assignments, and assessments #TeacherEd #SpecialEd Tip: To connect with our teachers in your subject area, use the # for your content area, i.e #arted #mathchat #scichat

@RutgersAltRoute A2: Preferential seating and chunking directions has been a great method in my classroom. Fidget toys end up becoming a distraction but I would like to find some fidget toys that could be used within the classroom.

Dr. Jonas Bromberg & teacher Jon Weinberger discuss classroom strategies to support students with ADHD (youtube.com/watch?v=Dd62-e…) like providing fidget tools and offering checklists. For Question 2 (Q2) consider what's worked or ideas you want to try #TeacherEd #SpecialEd

@RutgersAltRoute A1: The opportunities I’ve had is finding new and creative ways to support my students. In the 3 years of teaching some of the ways you wouldn’t think would help your students focus, end up actually working.

@RutgersAltRoute A1: One of the challenges I’m currently facing is creating minimal distractions. I have a student with a defiant attitude. I eliminate everything on their desk to get them to focus as much as possible & this particular student finds something else to distract them self with.

For Question 1 (Q1), reflect on your experience and current practices for creating an inclusive learning environment for students with learning disabilities. #TeacherEd #SpecialEd