Ioanna Tsakalakos

A5 Social and emotional support needs to be offered to both the bully and the victim. Students can be empowered via decision making about the types of services they need. In addition to immediate support from in-school resources such as the school counselor and social workers, parents and students should gain access to outside counseling, community service, training, and courses, and the communication lines must stay open throughout the entire process. Teachers might also require extra support; for example, they may have witnessed an incident that was triggering or traumatizing and need help processing it and learn how to better navigate a similar situation in the future. @RutgersAltRoute #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

A4 It takes a lot of discernment to know how to handle a given situation. There are cultural, socioeconomic, developmental, and psychological factors at play. Using a situation to create a teachable moment for all students is one way of leveraging one’s role as a teacher. Harassment, intimidation, and bullying are real problems in a system that strives for equitable education. However, responding merely punatively does not go to the root of the problem. We need to reach into the hearts and minds of our students, parents, administrators, and selves and truly dig deep. @RutgersAltRoute #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

A3 I mainly communicate verbally with homeroom teachers, the other music teacher, and the other arts teachers. We help each other understand our students better. When it comes to communicating with parents, I mainly use ClassDojo owing to the translation capabilities. However, I could do better with this, and plan to get more organized about my communications with parents. @RutgersAltRoute #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

A2 Using music as a medium for connection creates community in the classroom. Getting parents more involved minimizes bullying in the classroom. Teaching open-mindedness, tolerance, acceptance, respect, kindness, accountability, and responsibility is important. @RutgersAltRoute #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

A1 - Besides a classroom management plan that positions students safely (eg, separating students that tend to argue) and emphasizes Respect, Kindness, Positivity, Excellence, and Holistic consciousness, I fuse my lessons with important socioemotional skills. @RutgersAltRoute #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

A5 Social and emotional support needs to be offered to both the bully and the victim. Students can be empowered via decision making about the types of services they need. In addition to immediate support from in-school resources such as the school counselor and social workers, parents and students should gain access to outside counseling, community service, training, and courses, and the communication lines must stay open throughout the entire process. Teachers might also require extra support; for example, they may have witnessed an incident that was triggering or traumatizing and need help processing it and learn how to better navigate a similar situation in the future. @RutgersAltRoute

A4 It takes a lot of discernment to know how to handle a given situation. There are cultural, socioeconomic, developmental, and psychological factors at play. Using a situation to create a teachable moment for all students is one way of leveraging one’s role as a teacher. Harassment, intimidation, and bullying are real problems in a system that strives for equitable education. However, responding merely punatively does not go to the root of the problem. We need to reach into the hearts and minds of our students, parents, administrators, and selves and truly dig deep. @RutgersAltRoute

A3 I mainly communicate verbally with homeroom teachers, the other music teacher, and the other arts teachers. We help each other understand our students better. When it comes to communicating with parents, I mainly use ClassDojo owing to the translation capabilities. However, I could do better with this, and plan to get more organized about my communications with parents. @RutgersAltRoute

@RutgersAltRoute A2 Using music as a medium for connection creates community in the classroom. Getting parents more involved minimizes bullying in the classroom. Teaching open-mindedness, tolerance, acceptance, respect, kindness, accountability, and responsibility is important. @RutgersAltRoute

@RutgersAltRoute A1 - Besides a classroom management plan that positions students safely (eg, separating students that tend to argue) and emphasizes Respect, Kindness, Positivity, Excellence, and Holistic consciousness, I fuse my lessons with important socioemotional skills. @RutgersAltRoute

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@RutgersAltRoute A5 I communicate with students and parents mainly on ClassDojo. I send important reminders, inform them on new developments, and offer constructive feedback. Parents read the translation in their language, so it helps us feel connected! #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 When internet connectivity fails, it is the worst! Other challenges include nonuserfriendly interfaces, students going off task online, online predators, and excessive screen time. The main benefit is engaging with students in their tech-driven world! #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 through shared preps, conversations whenever possible, email threads and shared documents, and text messages. I also use resources outside my school from my alma maters and past jobs. #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 Like me, a lot of my students come from countries where they were not exposed to technology. I help them as best I can, and my empathy goes a long way. The added language barrier does not help. #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 I mainly use the Smartboard with slide presentations and multimedia. I have also started using musictheoryonline and blooket. Blooket is successful owing to the healthy competitive aspect of the games, engaging graphics, and challenging questions. #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.

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@RutgersAltRoute It is still difficult for me to understand where grading fits into all of this and how to not discourage or hinder growth via low grades. #altrted #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset

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@RutgersAltRoute A5 Be transparent about assessment. Put the reigns in students’ hands via goal setting that is growth-oriented and peer collaboration. Make it more formative and less about grades. Consistency, rubrics, and grading have been challenging for me. #altrted #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

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@RutgersAltRoute A4 Music. Feedback should be positive & focused on how a student has grown / could grow. Ex. A student who matches pitch well sings an incorrect pitch. Ask the student to articulate their thought process (metacognitive). Offer different strategies/approaches. Consider mechanics.

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