Johnny Vasorian

@RutgersAltRoute A5: Are we asking the survivors of bullying what they want from the process? Are we centering survivors? #AltRtEd #SafeSchools

Last but certainly not least, here's our final question for today’s chat, Question 5 #AltRtEd #SafeSchools

@RutgersAltRoute A4: Unless the situation necessitates escalation, having a student or students stay after class or meet with me at lunch might be a good way to have a more serious and honest discussion about concerning behavior than around peers #AltRtEd #SafeSchools

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

@RutgersAltRoute A3: I've spoken on the phone with a family member or over email if there are concerning things happening, but I could do more to use tech or no-tech to link all stakeholders in creating a safe classroom. #AltRtEd #SafeSchools

During last Saturday's chat we discussed #edtech and opportunities for collaboration. For Q3, reflect on how you engage with your colleagues & students' families (high tech or low tech) #AltRtEd #SafeSchools

@RutgersAltRoute A2: Encourage an environment where respect is expected, but when moments that are not respectful, encourage a culture of accountability and transformation to address this harm and prevent it from repeating itself. #AltRtEd #SafeSchools

Let’s move on to our next question. Reflecting on the materials you’ve read, your professional experience, and your role as an educator, answer Question 2 #AltRtEd #SafeSchools

@Sharlene_Laud @RutgersAltRoute Good question! I frame it w/i a discussion about safe classroom environment, but need to do more to develop space within curriculum for LGBTIA+ and people of color (forgot to mention racism not being tolerated). Difficult to be as inclusive as I'd like as I teach ancient civs

@jvasorian @RutgersAltRoute I appreciate you naming specifics. Do you frame these talks with specific resources or things you’ve come up with over time? #AltRtEd #SafeSchools

To start us off, here's Q1 #AltRtEd #SafeSchools When considering your "practices", think about your - content - classroom management, - the academic/social/emotional skills you are teaching, and - the physical/virtual space of the classroom

@RutgersAltRoute This year, I created an intro video to introduce myself to families through YouTube, which I would consider doing again!

@RutgersAltRoute A5: I think creating a virtual space that showcases student work might be a cool idea! Families can access that space with relative ease (though varies across class/accessibility/etc. lines) compared to the classroom space! Might be an idea for next year! #AltRtEd #EdTech

For our final question, we look forward to hearing your ideas on engaging parents and families. We're hopeful you can pick up some new ideas to try next year. #AltRtEd #EdTech

@RutgersAltRoute A4: Technologies EXPAND what is possible in the classroom, allowing to see what the Colosseum looks like w/o leaving the classroom. Technologies on the other hand can be distracting, vary across abilities/accessibility issues,etc. It can facilitate distraction. #AltRtEd #EdTech

Here's Question 4! #AltRtEd #EdTech Tip: After responding to a question, click on the event hashtag(s) to see your peers' responses. You can reply to their tweets with your own feedback and answers.

@Rdene915 @RutgersAltRoute @mergeedu That's cool! My personal feeling is that ancient history materials (as a whole from what I have seen) are too focused on emperors/etc. rather than the structure of society, the economic production of society, etc. and finding materials that talk about that stuff is difficult!

@jvasorian @RutgersAltRoute One thing I can share is using #AugmentedReality to create representations of places and things learned in history class. @mergeedu is great for this. #AltRtEd

Collaboration is an important opportunity for novice and veteran teachers to seek advice, wisdom, and assistance from their peers. Consider the role of technology in this process. #AltRtEd #EdTech

@RutgersAltRoute I'm a bit of a luddite at this point and really wonder if learning outcomes would be better without Chromebooks/iPads/phones in the classroom, BUT at the same time, understand how technological capabilities are important for student success holistically.

@RutgersAltRoute In the situation where there are access issues, I have struggled to find ways that this does not distract/take away from learning.

Research shows that preparation and training to use educational technology are key factors when examining the use of educational technology. For Question 2, we want to hear about your experience. #AltRtEd #EdTech

@FTSD_Donovan @DjuricGianna @RutgersAltRoute I haven't used it yet in class, but my idea would be a rolling thing and I can always address questions that day or the next class period.

Let’s get started with Question 1! More than ever, technology is a critical component of classrooms. Consider the specifics of your grade(s) & content area #AltRtEd #EdTech *Remember: include the chat hashtags in your tweets so they're visible as part of the conversation*

@RutgersAltRoute A5: My main challenge is falling into the trap of needing a traditional test/quiz to assess learning, rather providing a space for students to create and show off what they know rather than a test, which highlights what I may not know and might never know #AltRtEd #GrowthMindset

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

@RutgersAltRoute A4: in social studies, constantly relating our learning to how things are in the world, what may be, how we act in/on the world is key - learning-> practice is the whole point of learning #AltRtEd #GrowthMindset #SocialStudies

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: including more opportunities for students to use problem-posing in the classroom, relate material (ancient civ) to modern world, situations, etc. Involve more student analysis of their own growth and how they would learn the most. Ask for more feedback #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: empowering students to be responsible for their own learning, encouraging accountability to themselves and those around them, creating an environment safe from homo/transphobia/racism/etc. #AltRtEd #GrowthMindset

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