Focusing on Relationships and Credibility at a Distance by Cherie Kinnersley https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4 Made with charisma en-us 2020-10-25 14:57:25 UTC 2026-01-19 10:09:25 UTC hello@padlet.com Consistency Matters bkeller14 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911035275 Predictable systems and routines alleviate stress and the unknown, allowing for people to count on things to be safe.]]> 2020-11-11 00:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911035275 Immediacy focuses on accessibility and relatability as perceived by students. kandicedarlae87 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911036618 2020-11-11 00:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911036618 bfrancis2 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911037476 Students want to know that you know your material and that you know how to teach it. If you don't know it...they'll know it!

Asking for their feedback is important. Allow them to have input on how class is instructed. 

Avoid too many changes in routine. Content and activities can change, but a consistent 'flow' is important. 

]]> 2020-11-11 00:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911037476 Don't neglect re-establishing your relationships with your students in a virtual space dfoster117 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911037901 2020-11-11 00:24:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911037901 calling out every student by name ckinnersley1 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911038326 2020-11-11 00:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911038326 Be authentic with students, so they know that you mean it and care enough to be honest. alarsen37 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911038924 2020-11-11 00:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911038924 csauer12 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911038987 Give students honest feedback. Even if a student has turned in quality work, go beyond just writing "good job" or "well done." Find a piece that stood out to you and highlight it. Inversely, if a student turns in subpar work, let them know and how they can improve.]]> 2020-11-11 00:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911038987 Students want to know that what they are learning matters, and that their time is not being wasted. kandicedarlae87 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911039257 2020-11-11 00:25:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911039257 Rekindle Passion rcohen20 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911039297 Do things that excite you! 

]]> 2020-11-11 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911039297 vcrosby https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911039657 Interest surveys, games, and name rituals are just the beginning. They aren't enough to form a relationship.

Have empathy: begin classes with something positive (quote, joke, video message), office hours, and short check-in conferences to see what students/families want/need are some ideas.]]> 2020-11-11 00:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911039657 Keep consistent in the schedule and routine jhollyfi https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911041667 2020-11-11 00:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911041667 wsmsskillz https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911041865 Find a common interest, try to imagine how hard it is for them if its hard for me

]]> 2020-11-11 00:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911041865 Sure, student's want to know that you at least know that you are competent in the subject matter. I would hope that teachers know their subject or at least have done research in that area. I hope they don't just get a person with a B.A. in education. mzibelman https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911041941 2020-11-11 00:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911041941 Relevance to their lives and the world rcohen20 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911042017 Math too!!

]]> 2020-11-11 00:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911042017 Discuss your learning while in Distance learning. https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911042073 2020-11-11 00:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911042073 Use "we" and "us" when you are referring to the class, it makes it more personal. kandicedarlae87 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911042302 2020-11-11 00:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911042302 Make presentations/discussions engaging/ personalized. Use gestures, inflections, etc. Don't be sidetracked by emojis - keep performing (it is what we do). ckinnersley1 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911042314 2020-11-11 00:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911042314 Increase touchpoints w/ students by creating a system to make sure that you call on every student and noticing who isn't participating. Also, include whole group and small group instruction as often as possible. gcampbel1 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911042502 2020-11-11 00:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911042502 Know your WHY before you start to plan the WHAT. mperdue4 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911043530 2020-11-11 00:27:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911043530 Be interested in their lives. https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911044627 2020-11-11 00:27:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911044627 Making sure that we keep what students are learning relevant to their lives - that it is worth while and you are excited to teach it. ckinnersley1 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911044974 2020-11-11 00:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911044974 ralmeida4 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911045776 Making videos to give directions instead instead of always using written directions.]]> 2020-11-11 00:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911045776 It takes deliberate action to make this happen. Have a system for calling on students and noticing who hasn't participated. hgold12 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911046042 2020-11-11 00:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911046042 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911046623 Greet and connect with students. Look to engage them positively throughout the lesson. Identify those struggling so that you can quickly pivot instruction to pull students in more actively. ]]> 2020-11-11 00:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911046623 describe your own failures and struggles make yourself vulnerable so they can be wsmsskillz https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911046661 2020-11-11 00:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911046661 According to the article... mgilley1 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911046911 Body language matters.  Seems a little micro-managey

]]> 2020-11-11 00:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911046911 Caring about the content you teach ipeterse https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911048074 2020-11-11 00:29:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911048074 Show students that you care about the content/have passion for it jprakken https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911048097 2020-11-11 00:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911048097 Even what you wear counts! rcohen20 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911048307 "Consider if you wouldn't wear it in the school building don't wear it on camera."

]]> 2020-11-11 00:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911048307 I love... awessinger https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911049210 that students like to be with people they are familiar with when they are asked to discuss.]]> 2020-11-11 00:30:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911049210 Make things relevant to their world and to their lives! kyarlott https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911049277 2020-11-11 00:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911049277 Connecting your excitement about your content to the students reality...real life ipeterse https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911049437 2020-11-11 00:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911049437 Yes! Talk to them like their opinion matters and like their life and feelings matter to you. This is great about distance learning, that students can stay after to just talk. mlacaden13 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911049904 2020-11-11 00:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911049904 Nondirectivity https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911050147 In your questioning do not presume an answer, but leave possibility open. Express interest in their lives.]]> 2020-11-11 00:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911050147 Minimize lecture and engage students critical thinking. https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911050287 Use both whole and small group opportunities throughout time. Breakout groups into rooms. ]]> 2020-11-11 00:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911050287 Build trust and positive relationships with your students by setting fair expectations and involving students in the decision making process around classroom management, and finally hold them accountable. mperdue4 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911050325 2020-11-11 00:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911050325 Keep slides and other materials simple and clear! Keep things interesting. If you are bored, so are students! kyarlott https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911050357 2020-11-11 00:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911050357 Be creative about how you engage students in participating is discussion. mpmonroe https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911052578 names on craft sticks
tracking participation]]> 2020-11-11 00:31:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911052578 Admits to students when you make mistakes, and this helps show that you are human. bfitzwat https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911052736

]]> 2020-11-11 00:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911052736 Personal, intentional connection. Making an effort to reach out in ways that come natural with students you already connect with. https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911053138 2020-11-11 00:32:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911053138 Use exciting presentation techniques... MsRouse https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911053166 One main idea and fewer words per slide, and, if possible, an image to clarify the main idea.  
Students know if you took more time preparing 
a lesson - and they're more likely to respond positively.]]> 2020-11-11 00:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911053166 intro lessons with an anecdote, aphorism, or bad joke. https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911055442 humanize yourself and think of ways to embed the routine banter of the between times in classes and during transitions to leverage connection and relationship. I will be dusting off my "Dad Joke" book.]]> 2020-11-11 00:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911055442 Positive reinforcement to build confidence. mpmonroe https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911055830 2020-11-11 00:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911055830 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911057592 Weekly information of what students worked on and processed during the week. ]]> 2020-11-11 00:34:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911057592 Asking about their day will get you great responses. mpmonroe https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911058398 2020-11-11 00:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911058398 Adding Humor https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911059723 2020-11-11 00:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911059723 Your follow through is important because students depend on us, show up on time and do what you say that you will do. rroy14 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911060311 2020-11-11 00:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911060311 I am the one of the anonymous. Sorry. I just logged into padlet. gccrabtree https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911061422 2020-11-11 00:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911061422 Project an image that is optimistic about them and you dfoster117 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911061899 2020-11-11 00:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911061899 Try to personalize interactions as much as possible so students understand that you know who they are and what they care about - this build credibility and trust! jekuhn2 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911067291 2020-11-11 00:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911067291 Be open! The kids will appreciate it. mguin2 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911069160 2020-11-11 00:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911069160 Respect Boundaries dwierth1 https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911069895 Be open, but also take time to communicate your own boundaries and provide ways for students to be open-safely. ]]> 2020-11-11 00:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911069895 Make things positive and real for students. kyarlott https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911072132 2020-11-11 00:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ckinnersley1/2gom1ohrsvuobvb4/wish/911072132