Supporting engagement during online learning by Katie Kirschner https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj Please post TWO new ideas for supporting engagement based on your choice board exploration. en-us 2020-08-26 12:20:12 UTC 2025-11-25 15:49:52 UTC hello@padlet.com Being a role model for the students for showing empathy and respect. In addition to the academics we are teaching students, we can also be teach them life skills. Taking time to check in with them and asking them how they are doing, feeling. Teaching them how to check in with their own feels, teaching them how to self-reflect. https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699671557 2020-08-26 12:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699671557 kkirschner1 https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699676287 I plan to show up by taking all student's seriously and strive to learn and understand where they are coming from. I want to make all students feel valued and welcomed into our classroom environment. ]]> 2020-08-26 12:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699676287 https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699679233 I like how we need to shift our thinking from asking black students to identify with school towards identifying with those students.  I also think I need to delve further into why a black student is doing poorly and look for patterns and problems with instruction instead of assuming that they weren’t motivated or sufficiently prepared to engage with challenging material. ]]> 2020-08-26 13:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699679233 2 x 10 Strategy kkirschner1 https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699686459 https://ggie.berkeley.edu/practice/2-x-10-getting-to-know-your-students/#tab__2

This 2 x 10 strategy instructs you on how to spend 2 minutes for 10 days getting to know a student so that you can build better relationships. I think that once a student feels valued and that they belong in the classroom, they will be interested and ready to learn.

I also want to continue to allow student choice when they are completing assignments and tasks. As we talked about yesterday, try to provide students with a "choice buffet" to give them control in their own learning.  ]]> 2020-08-26 13:04:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699686459 Showing up with a positive attitude. Appreciating diversity and being respectful of others. https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699699105 2020-08-26 13:09:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699699105 https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699701928 I would like to work on providing real choice for my students. (Like the buffet analogy from Module 3)]]> 2020-08-26 13:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699701928 Offering choices will show students that they have choices, and help them to practice making choices in general. Also, by making choices this will help the student to begin to develop their sense of self and who they are and what they want/like. https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699703865 2020-08-26 13:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699703865 Stop and Think Power https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699707222 https://ggie.berkeley.edu/practice/brain-games-for-stop-and-think-power-a-set-of-sel-kernels-practices/#tab__2

This is a set of games you can use to help students learn to self-regulate and think before they act. ]]> 2020-08-26 13:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699707222 https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699708896 I want to make sure to continue to work on building a community particularly since we will be feeling more "isolated" as we go through virtual learning,  I also want to make sure I provide more timely and meaningful feedback.

]]> 2020-08-26 13:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699708896 kkirschner1 https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699713411 I want to make sure I providing meaningful feedback to students. I am going to make a goal to respond to every student at least once a day on either a discussion post, assignment, or through FlipGrid or another platform. 

I also really liked the idea of having digital spirit weeks. This can be done school-wide, by grade-level, or individual classrooms. I think this will keep students motivated and excited to show up to class each day. This could maybe be a special day each week that students get to "dress up" or bring something special with them to class to share with the other students. ]]> 2020-08-26 13:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699713411 giving them a few choices https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699718291 2020-08-26 13:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699718291 Brain games- To practice and build executive function skills https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699720034 2020-08-26 13:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699720034 meaningful feedback in a timely manner https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699721004 2020-08-26 13:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699721004 https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699723022 read alouds
trying flipgrid for student submissions or teacher feedback, to make a visual connection remotely]]> 2020-08-26 13:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699723022 Include as many games, hands-on and movement opportunities as possible. Include questions geared towards students' interests. https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699723392 2020-08-26 13:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699723392 Keep doing things that you would normally be doing if we were in school https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699728477 2020-08-26 13:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699728477 Assure the parents of our little ones that it is okay if they need to have a designated safe space for their child during instruction if that child is having a difficult time watching the screen. Activities within the space shouldn't be high interest but of moderate interest so that they may decide coming to the screen will be more fun. https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699728687 2020-08-26 13:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699728687 Such as the spirit week suggestion mentioned in one article...to help students to still feel like they are part of something https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699730847 2020-08-26 13:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699730847 https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699732872 I love donothingfor2minutes.com to just take a small break

]]> 2020-08-26 13:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699732872 Consistency with the routine, scheduled breaks, clear expectations. https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699734948 2020-08-26 13:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699734948 https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699736216 Make sure every child is heard. Using breakout sessions for students to have genuine conversations throughout the day.]]> 2020-08-26 13:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699736216 Have students share their creations, stories, or even include digital "pop-ins" where they can just come say 'hi' https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699736816 2020-08-26 13:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699736816 Focus on the relationships with my students and their families. Consider how my interactions with them go a long way to helping them feel valued and heard. https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699740446 2020-08-26 13:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699740446 kkirschner1 https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699743061 - Allow time for meaningful breaks 
- Have frequent check-in's with students and families 
- Use mindfulness and meditation apps to provide time for students to calm down 
- Do read alouds of calming books ]]> 2020-08-26 13:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699743061 Positive attitude, calm demeanor and ready to teach and listen. https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699753928 2020-08-26 13:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699753928 Aligning mindfulness into the welcome ritual, engaging practices and the optimistic closure to help regulate emotions and alleviate stress https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699755633 2020-08-26 13:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699755633 Self-Reflection Prompts that can be used as journal prompts, one-to-one meetings, during a Morning Meeting, or as a home assignment. Sharing answers with peers can strenthen class relationships https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699759360 2020-08-26 13:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699759360 https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699761222 Having clear expectations and  brain breaks.

]]> 2020-08-26 13:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699761222 I plan to find ways for more frequent check ins. https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699763346 2020-08-26 13:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699763346 Classroom Agreements and Structure and Normalcy https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699763772 2020-08-26 13:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699763772 Provide built in breaks and frequent check-ins https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699765314 2020-08-26 13:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kkirschner1/zkjylbs4llhdhruj/wish/699765314