Christopher Stokes

@RutgersAltRoute A5: I'm still working towards designing assessments around growth rather than compliance. My focus for next year is limiting these type of assessments and framing assessments around growth. #altrted #growthmindset

Our last question for this morning, Q5. #AltRtEd #Growthmindset

@RutgersAltRoute A4: An example could be noting growth or effort in a particular skill or allowing for self-assessment so students can monitor their own growth and reflect on ways they can improve. #altrted #growthmindset

Time for Question 4! #AltRtEd #Growthmindset Consider your content area and use the # for your content area, i.e #litchat #science #elemchat to help others see your ideas.

@RutgersAltRoute A3: Setting expectations for growth and using feedback to note and encourage growth can foster a growth mindset. #AltRtEd #growthmindset

For Question 3, consider your role i.e teacher, administrator, parent. Think about your current practices or things you'd like to do in the future. #AltRtEd #Growthmindset

@RutgersAltRoute A2: setting the expectation that the classroom is an environment for growth, and that the material they are approaching requires them to put in effort to demonstrate growth can promote a growth mindset #altrted #growthmindset

For Q2, consider teacher influence in the classroom through the environment they create and decision-making in lesson planning. #AltRtEd #Growthmindset

@RutgersAltRoute A1: developing a strong growth mindset can set a student on a firm path towards learning. The challenge can be simply getting them to recognize the importance of a growth mindset, especially if they have been taught to develop a fixed mindset.

Here's Question 1! Use the hashtags #AltRtEd #Growthmindset in your response to have your tweets recorded in the conversation. Rutgers Alternate Route teachers, don't forget to sign in! go.rutgers.edu/May7_In

@RutgersAltRoute A5, I believe the first step is to review and clarify those policies, along with offering PD opportunities for teachers to bolster their knowledge and practice in behavior management in the classroom. #altrted #sped

Last but not least, Q5. Consider your classroom and your school's policies and practices #AltRtEd #Sped

@RutgersAltRoute A4, activities the engage social emotional learning are a good way to reintegrate students into in-person interaction and collaboration with peers. #altrted #sped

For Q4 cosider what your experience and readings/multimedia viewings. In this video youtube.com/watch?v=Dd62-e… Dr. Jonas Bromberg & Jon Weinberger discuss classroom strategies for supporting students ADHD, like providing fidget tools & offering checklists #AltRtEd #Sped

@RutgersAltRoute A3, I believe differentiation can be a good way to create opportunities for these students. More active learning activities can better engage students with ADHD, while providing choice can allow other students to choose a process/product that works best for them #altrted #SpEd

Here's Q3! Consider your content area. Consider using the # for your content area, i.e #arted #mathchat #scichat #AltRtEd #Sped

@RutgersAltRoute A2, I think self-assessment and reflection are good practices for students with disabilities to recognize areas that they can improve and can self-advocate for resources to improve those areas. #altrted #SpEd

For Q2, think about your current practices or things you'd like to do in the future. Be as specific as you can. #AltRtEd #Sped

@RutgersAltRoute A1 I have not encountered many severe issues apart from some difficulties in maintaining attention #altrted #SpEd

Time for Question 1! Reflect on your experience to answer the Q1. Tips: Start your reply tweet with "A1" (Answer 1) and include hashtags #AltRtEd #Sped in your response Rutgers Alternate Route teachers, don't forget to sign in! go.rutgers.edu/Ap30_In

@RutgersAltRoute Being proactive in addressing bullying can be more beneficial than addressing an incident after it has occurred. #AltRtEd

Thank you for joining us! We want to know what tips, insights, or resources you gained today. Retweet a post or comment below. #AltRtEd #Standuptobullying ** Alternate Route candidates, complete the Exit Ticket here: go.rutgers.edu/Exit.12.11 **

@RutgersAltRoute A5: Directing students who are involved in bullying towards the counseling services and maintaining communication with parents is good start towards providing the students a network of support. #AltRtEd

For our final question, Q5, think about the students involved in bullying and you can support them #AltRtEd #Standuptobullying

@RutgersAltRoute A4: A challenge is once bullying has been identified in the classroom, how can you turn it into a learning opportunity for the whole class to learn about the emotional and social repercussions of bullying.

Consider what you've read and know about harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) to answer Q4 #AltRtEd #StandUpToBullying

@RutgersAltRoute A3: I often collaborate with the school counselors to address any concerns regarding a student's behavior or disposition. #AltRtEd

During our previous chat we discussed #edtech & opportunities for collaboration. For Q3, reflect on how you engage with your colleagues & students' families (high tech or low tech) to create a safe learning environment for all students. #AltRtEd #Standuptobullying

@RutgersAltRoute A2: A clear classroom policy on bullying along with an explanation of what bullying is and how to recognize is a good first step to addressing and minimizing bullying in the classroom #AltRtEd

Let’s move on to our next question. Reflecting on the materials you’ve read and your professional experience, answer question 2 #AltRtEd #Standuptobullying

@RutgersAltRoute A1: I try to create an atmosphere of mutual respect for ideas and perspectives. I start the year with a number of activities that give students the opportunity to recognize another student's perspective and to civilly respond with their own. #AltRtEd

To start us off here's question 1! When considering your "practices", you can think about: - classroom management, - the academic/social/emotional skills you are teaching, - the physical/virtual space of the classroom, and - the curriculum #AltRtEd #Standuptobullying

@RutgersAltRoute Christopher Stokes, ELA

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@RutgersAltRoute A5: I teach Improv and Sketch Comedy and I am working with the students on creating an improv show that their families can come see! #AltRtEd #EdTech

For our 5th and final question, we want to hear your ideas on engaging parents and families. If you can, share links to any resources you've created. #AltRtEd #EdTech

@RutgersAltRoute A4: Technology is vast and ever expanding. I think it can be overwhelming to keep up with all the new classroom tech. I try to pick a few tried and true methods and experiment with new tech along the way. #AltRtEd #EdTech

Time for question 4! #AltRtEd #EdTech Q4: What benefits and challenges do technology present for teachers and their professional practice?

@SunflowerYA5 @RutgersAltRoute For example, we've been reading The Things They Carried. I created a Jamboard for each character, divided the class into groups and had each group work together to illustrate the things their soldier literally and figuratively carries. They practice skills and it's creative!

@cstokesopus91 @RutgersAltRoute How do you this? I really like this idea.

More than ever, technology is a critical component of today’s classrooms. Let’s get started with Question 1. *Remember to use #AltRtEd #EdTech in your responses so others will see your tweets as part of the chat*