https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx 5 Whys en-us 2020-10-23 13:27:11 UTC 2020-10-30 14:34:27 UTC hello@padlet.com mrbradclark https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/855718848 2020-10-23 13:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/855718848 mrbradclark https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/855722372 2020-10-23 13:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/855722372 mrbradclark https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/855722492 2020-10-23 13:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/855722492 mrbradclark https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/855722567 2020-10-23 13:29:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/855722567 mrbradclark https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/855724650 2020-10-23 13:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/855724650 https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874829686 Requires us to really thoughtfully know what we want to say and be non-partisan, even though they are not active participants in the conversation / involved in the process of norming the discussion]]> 2020-10-29 20:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874829686 https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874832745 It is impossible to facilitate a truly safe space if we are not aware who is a passive participant / what perspectives they are bringing]]> 2020-10-29 20:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874832745 MsPainter https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874835223 If not guided correctly, students don't feel safe in discussion space. Students could lose trust in you as an educator, if not facilitated in a safe and respectful way.]]> 2020-10-29 20:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874835223 kdeleon17 https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874835592 It's a challenge because sometimes other's opinions can be damaging to others ]]> 2020-10-29 20:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874835592 MsPainter https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874836540 Not a casual conversation, instead very personal. 
Can feel life or death, especially for students of color, immigrant communities - outcome of election could completely change their life.]]> 2020-10-29 20:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874836540 https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874837082 We don't want to harm any of our students or compromise the safe space]]> 2020-10-29 20:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874837082 kdeleon17 https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874838380 Have a diverse group of students some of which are white trump supporters while the other half is people of color. Some of the discussions have polarizing viewpoints ]]> 2020-10-29 20:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874838380 https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874838947 Ideological diversity is rooted in lived experience, which makes it difficult to bring in issues that have very personal implications]]> 2020-10-29 20:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874838947 MsPainter https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874840852 Because so emotionally charged, discussion can devolve into personal attacks that are harmful to certain students.
Defensiveness/feeling attacked: already where many people are at when entering conversation.]]> 2020-10-29 20:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874840852 kdeleon17 https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874841176 Some younger students don't have full understanding on the topic and often just repeat things that they hear from home. ]]> 2020-10-29 20:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874841176 jstreet16 https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874841643 It's a challenge to provide counter-information that doesn't seem partisanship if you don't have resources to back up the information you're providing.]]> 2020-10-29 20:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874841643 kdeleon17 https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874842726 Younger student's haven't developed their thoughts and opinions from fact checking, etc. Trying to look at sources as a class so that students can form their own opinions. ]]> 2020-10-29 20:34:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874842726 https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874845955 Does not allow space for being "in process" - individual points are taken out of context, and students do not have the benefit of confidentiality (even if we've normed it!)]]> 2020-10-29 20:35:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874845955 https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874846201 The particularly polarized nature of THIS election disorients us to what used to be traditional values of schools/districts are being questioned and challenged]]> 2020-10-29 20:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874846201 kdeleon17 https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874847252 struggle w/ perspectives and accessibility varies significantly among students. Don't want student's only viewpoints to come from staff (giving diverse sources) ]]> 2020-10-29 20:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874847252 MsPainter https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874847423 Emotionally harmful can become physically violent/harmful.
Additionally: because we are working remotely, it is challenging to check in with students later in the day, have authentic one-on-one check ins.]]> 2020-10-29 20:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874847423 https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874848206 Technology issues AND family interference are both outside of our control. The former are easier to exercise empathy and flexibility around.]]> 2020-10-29 20:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874848206 jstreet16 https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874848660 The ideas that fact-checking and misinformation are partisan is pervasive in society (because of social media, etc. we are conditioned to associate these ideas with positions on the political spectrum)]]> 2020-10-29 20:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874848660 https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874849598 Written / non-verbal methods of discussion are more effective so that confidentiality can be maintained. (i.e. FlipGrid, Parlay, even PADLET! etc.)]]> 2020-10-29 20:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874849598 MsPainter https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874850983 Because many of us are teaching remotely, very hard to authentically check in with students, see faces and see how students are feeling.
Students can feel more detached/not as engaged in conversation as they would be in person.]]> 2020-10-29 20:37:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874850983 kdeleon17 https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874852919 More dangerous perspectives in the media. Not all students have the same experiences--some students don't have that point of view or understanding. ]]> 2020-10-29 20:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874852919 MsPainter https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874853488 Emotional and psychological well-being and safety during politically turbulent election, given aspects of remote/online learning.
Challenging as teachers to have authentic check-ins with students that ensure safety and social/emotional well-being.
Challenging as teachers to engage in conversations, as well, when teachers are also emotionally charged about the topic as well.

Potential solutions: holding space for different/multiple kinds of student reactions. Create systems of support that students (and teachers) can utilize.]]> 2020-10-29 20:38:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874853488 jstreet16 https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874853699 Sounding partisanship may not be avoided when addressing misinformation immediately, but to mitigate partisanship, it is important to follow up conversations (whether it's after class, the next day, etc.) and "close the loop" with resources to back up your response.  ]]> 2020-10-29 20:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874853699 https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874857416 This election hits HARDER and more PERSONAL than any previous election]]> 2020-10-29 20:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874857416 kdeleon17 https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874858959 IDENTITY]]> 2020-10-29 20:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mrbradclark/429kksbtu748wvtx/wish/874858959