Lena Stephens

In a message to all IU students, McRobbie said, "Right now, there are people on social media posting about how irresponsible students are going to force us all back online. They think it is inevitable. Prove them wrong." #IUStrong president.iu.edu/speeches/state…

What a special surprise: discovering a 6th grader that gave us lunch with his friends to eat with a kindergartener that arrived late. #NaturallyGlobal @MCCSC_EDU #Proud2beMCCSC

Today I had the awesome experience to gather in Indy with teachers from all over Indiana. Visit the Indiana State Teachers Association to see how you can support your schools and teachers. ❤️🍎 #RedForEd @ISTAmembers

Fun day dressing up as storybook characters @UniversityElem! Happy Halloween from @IUSchoolofEd teachers! 🎃

I really liked the website @edutopia. It gives such great advice to teachers and covers mulitple topics. #educw200 @educguo30

I really enjoyed getting to chat on #elemchat !!! “W200 #elemchat 4/20” - @mslenastephens “twitter.com/mslenastephens…”

@MrsSierraFlores Thank you so much for your words of wisdom! It's super great hearing from a current teacher. Have a great evening!

Alright, ladies! I'm logging off. It was great chatting with you all! Best of luck on your journey through education. I'm just a tweet away if you have any questions! #elemchat

@MrsSierraFlores Ive only ever observed in a 1st grade classroom but after school gets out I'm shadowing in a 3rd grade room. My grandfather taught 4th and 6th grade loved both ages! #elemchat

@mslenastephens Awesome! I definitely see the value in observing teachers in K-2 AND in 3-5 so that you can see, firsthand what it's like! You'll find out firsthand what you like, and where you feel comfortable!

Hi everyone! What grade level(s) do you teach? (Or what university do you attend) How many years experience do you have? #elemchat Me: I've taught 2nd grade departmentalized Math & Science for 4 years, and 3rd grade self-contained for the past year!

@TeachBloom That's a really good idea to introduce it. #elemchat

@mslenastephens Maybe you could start by introducing the basic ideas of code? Like telling them coding is how you get a machine or program to do what you want it it? Just an idea. #elemchat

Does anyone have suggestions for utilizing code within lessons? I've been struggling. #elemchat

@educrndyer My cooperating teacher used Class Dojo and all the kids seemed to really enjoy getting points and always checked their behavior if they lost one. #elemchat

@mslenastephens Hi! My name is Rachel, and I’m also an IU student studying elementary education. I have seen many teachers use class dojo for classroom management, and it definitely motivates students to stay on task! #elemchat

Hi!My names Lena Stephens and I am a pre-service teacher at Indiana University. Does anyone have any tips about classroom management? #elemchat

@Melissa75826102 @BeaneSydney I think its so fun to create the chatterpix! #elemchat

@BeaneSydney A3: I love using chatterpix! I think it can make the students more engaged and excited when animals or characters are talking rather then the teacher explaining things every day

@KierstynFrankl2 @educaaluna This sounds like such a great resource! #elemchat

@educaaluna Since its #AutismAwarenessMonth I thought I'd share some information about an app that's great for students with autism who succeed when they have a set schedule. This app allows them to see their daily schedule and would be a great resource for both school and home! #elemchat

Hey guys! Does anyone know of technology that might be used to enhance learning for those with special needs? #elemchat

@educaaluna I just read an article that said using videotaped social skills can help children with Autism and other learning disabilities practice these skills. #elemchat

@EDUCkatbramm @TeachBloom I'm definitely going to have to check out this! Thanks for this resource!! #elemchat

@TeachBloom Scratch Jr is an app students can get on an iPad that lets students play around with coding in a simple way! #elemchat

@EDUCkatbramm @BeaneSydney I completely agree. If theres too much leniency at the beginning of the year then you try to implement more rules later on, it would never work smoothly. #elemchat

@BeaneSydney @mslenastephens I agree with this completely! Sticking to your rules is one of the best ways to keep students following them #elemchat

@TeachBloom A1: I really love Crash Course videos with John Green. He might have one for WWII!

Anyone have #WWII resources they suggest? #elemchat #sschat

@MadalynW5 Hi Madalyn, that is really good advice! I'm extremely excited to build these relationships with my students. #elemchat

A2- Hi Lena!I think the first and the biggest thing for successful classroom management is building special relationships with the students! - really getting to know them! Elementary students love talking! #elemchat

@BeaneSydney Hi! I really enjoy using QR codes. It allows students to go directly to the website without having to worry about typing in URL addresses. Its extremely helpful with younger students. #elemchat