EEC 10 - Barriers & Solutions to Communication by RDL AVID https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o Share the barriers you have experienced with communication in your role: Student to Student, Student Teacher, TeacherTeacher, Parent/Guardian Teacher, Admin Teacher, etc. Solutions will be added under the comment section of each barrier in a new breakout room. en-us 2020-08-21 00:33:41 UTC 2026-03-04 04:11:49 UTC hello@padlet.com Time brubakerst https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817359060 In-person learning is limited to 35-45 minutes per WEEK depending on the class. Building relationships can be achieved over years, but learning individual needs is much slower without classroom teacher input.
Thank goodness I work with amazing individuals who are willing to spend time teaching me about "our" students.]]> 2020-10-09 16:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817359060 Language barriers. Solo hablo un poco de español. https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817360754 2020-10-09 16:48:21 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817360754 Finding time to talk to parents , most of them work https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817360949 2020-10-09 16:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817360949 EM https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817361011 Parents not wanting to be active in their Childs education!]]> 2020-10-09 16:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817361011 Barriers https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817361020 Language and incorrect contact info

]]> 2020-10-09 16:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817361020 Working in a high priority school we have many migrant working families that are unfamiliar with technology or don't have access. This barrier has widened the learning gap. We have also encountered many homeless families. As a district we have been working on creative solutions. As a teacher I am working every angle to ensure my students have what they need. cfrazier17 https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817361110 2020-10-09 16:48:27 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817361110 Language barriers https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817361283 2020-10-09 16:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817361283 Language; not being able to fully speak Spanish https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817361380 2020-10-09 16:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817361380 Families lack knowledge in technology https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817361812 2020-10-09 16:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817361812 Technology https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817361814 2020-10-09 16:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817361814 Trust https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817361932 There needs to be a lot of trust between teachers to work together.]]> 2020-10-09 16:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817361932 language https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817362296 2020-10-09 16:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817362296 Families' needs bthorne4 https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817362560 Parents/Guardians not knowing how to help or having time to feel successful helping their child]]> 2020-10-09 16:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817362560 parents who are coolme95ls https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817362769 2020-10-09 16:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817362769 access https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817362880 Some of our families don't have email or use it often. We have worked around this through Remind which can send them a text and they can "chat" back and forth with admin and teachers.]]> 2020-10-09 16:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817362880 New teaching assignment. Learning on the go. https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817363023 2020-10-09 16:49:03 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817363023 Engaging parents in virtual conversations https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817363403 2020-10-09 16:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817363403 Not having current emails/phone #s/addresses mike_johnson https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817363418 2020-10-09 16:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817363418 understanding https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817363599 2020-10-09 16:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817363599 Language Barrier for students https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817363634 2020-10-09 16:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817363634 building a relationship https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817364034
relationship is important because it breaks the barrier of discomfort and judgment. While being on relationship you understand one's needs and strengths.

]]> 2020-10-09 16:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817364034 Families not logging on or communicating at all. jesanchez5 https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817364198 2020-10-09 16:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817364198 Frequent changes in family contact information https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817364496 2020-10-09 16:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817364496 Individual biases https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817364560 There is POWER in agreement...

]]> 2020-10-09 16:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817364560 Language, availability, defensiveness jflajole https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817364664 2020-10-09 16:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817364664 varied backgrounds and experiences https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817364866 2020-10-09 16:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817364866 Families needs / childcare https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817364899 2020-10-09 16:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817364899 L https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817365049 2020-10-09 16:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817365049 Communication styles and behaviors bhitchman https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817365298 2020-10-09 16:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817365298 Trust https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817365396 2020-10-09 16:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817365396 Family dynamics https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817365465 2020-10-09 16:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817365465 https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817365486 Students not understanding ]]> 2020-10-09 16:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817365486 Being seen as "the boss" some people don't feel they can share freely mike_johnson https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817365564 2020-10-09 16:49:50 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817365564 Different Levels of Understanding https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817365738 Everyone is is in their own place in knowledge for best practices.

]]> 2020-10-09 16:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817365738 Technology https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817365812 2020-10-09 16:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817365812 Technology literacy https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817366141 2020-10-09 16:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817366141 lack of an open mind https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817366222 2020-10-09 16:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817366222 Engagement https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817366351 2020-10-09 16:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817366351 home visits/ language barriers https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817366769 2020-10-09 16:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817366769 Language barrier https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817366790 Solutions: Translators for languages other than Spanish and ASL - Dial up service is hard for staff to use]]> 2020-10-09 16:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817366790 Lack of internet or technology https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817367099 2020-10-09 16:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817367099 Technology https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817367198 We have had a harder time with this model and communicating with families and students about true tech issues. Some don't ask for help. Not sure how to make it more accessible for them to reach out.]]> 2020-10-09 16:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817367198 No internet service https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817367483 2020-10-09 16:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817367483 Homework https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817367656 2020-10-09 16:50:27 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817367656 Environment that they are in at the time. https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817367846 2020-10-09 16:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817367846 language barrier https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817368450 2020-10-09 16:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817368450 Being afraid to say the wrong thing. https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817368680 2020-10-09 16:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817368680 Families feeling overwhelmed https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817368775 2020-10-09 16:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817368775 Not getting face-to-face time during this current model it is often hard to get a read on how people are doing mike_johnson https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817369246 2020-10-09 16:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817369246 Assuming wrong intention, lack of clear communication bhitchman https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817369359 2020-10-09 16:50:59 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817369359 Both parents working and not one to help facilitate the technology and getting on with teachers https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817369616 2020-10-09 16:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817369616 We sometimes lack the knowledge of the cultural norms. https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817369703 2020-10-09 16:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817369703 technology https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817369769 2020-10-09 16:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817369769 Communication tcastrellon https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817369793 Finding a balance of availability- especially with online learning and questions in all hours of the day.

]]> 2020-10-09 16:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817369793 inability to access resources because of lack of transportation, communication, language barriers https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817370199 2020-10-09 16:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817370199 Lack of resources https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817370496 2020-10-09 16:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817370496 Openness to communication https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817370554 2020-10-09 16:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817370554 time https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817370683 2020-10-09 16:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817370683 Language https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817370988 I speak Spanish but don't speak Vietnamese or Russian...

]]> 2020-10-09 16:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817370988 Not knowing if it is a language barrier, tech barrier, shyness, trust, etc. https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817372546 2020-10-09 16:51:56 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817372546 becoming tech support over night https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817372704 2020-10-09 16:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817372704 Lack of confidence https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817373417 2020-10-09 16:52:10 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817373417 time with students https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817374647 2020-10-09 16:52:34 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817374647 Time Management brubakerst https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817374771 2020-10-09 16:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817374771 Solutions to Barriers https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817411365 -Start studying the language of your students' home language. Even if it's just the basics
-Have Zoom Meetings in evening
-Recording tutorial videos for them; maybe make them available on YouTube for more accessibility.
-Screencast-o-matic for the younger students.
-Office hours for students/parents
-Consistency: find one or two things you're doing and then stick with it.
-uploading vids to ClassDojo
-establishing communication, but with boundaries (no 3am chats!)
-Responding every work day
-Checking our junk email folder daily so we don't miss our parent emails.
-involving Home Visitor staff to help increase communication with families
-Requesting hotspots for families who need them.
-Some parents are trying to foster independence for their students, but some students are not stepping up. Communicate with parents to report absences.
-Asking admin for help from Paras
-Set boundaries on our availability
-Maybe set one day per week that we feel comfortable meeting with parents outside the school 5-6pm.
-Weekly progress reports helps parents take more responsibility and "covers our tails"

]]> 2020-10-09 17:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817411365 Homeless Students bthorne4 https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817416414 Students listed as "Blue Book" are coming into portables/classrooms to do their work while families are working on their situation. The counselor is reaching out to families in this situation to provide assistance.]]> 2020-10-09 17:04:48 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817416414 Knowledge of cultural norms. https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817418460 Need training for different cultures and being intentional about learning about them as they enter our community.

]]> 2020-10-09 17:05:22 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817418460 Providing Technology bthorne4 https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817424473 Schools are providing hotspots for students/families who do not have internet access at their homes. 
Schools are helping families set up email accounts and walking them through apps and Parent Portal.
Other parents are intimidated with any technology that they feel will be harder to learn that what they already know (cellphones, etc.).]]> 2020-10-09 17:06:59 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/rdwuutkqnz4toq5o/wish/817424473