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Building Relationships in An Online School
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Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom Lobby, Table 37
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Presenters
Amanda Vaughn lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico and teaches with Academy of Las Animas Online, after teaching in the brick and mortar Las Animas District for 6 years. She teaches Social Studies, and Theater online, and has taught Theater, ELA, Yearbook, Choir, Social Skills, and has done focused groups for behavioral intervention. Being a neurodiverse educator has been both a strength and has created awareness of the needs of our neurodiverse population. She has 2 cats, and has been married to her husband for 12 years.
Hermione Granger is my religion. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is my earth-mission.
Session description
In this session, staff from The Academy of Las Animas Online, an online alternative school dedicated to serving at-risk youth throughout Colorado, will share their innovative strategies for fostering meaningful relationships with students in a virtual learning environment. Through a combination of firsthand narratives, participants will gain valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of connecting with students beyond the screen. Discover how the Academy's educators utilize personalized communication, collaborative projects, and tailored support systems to create a nurturing and inclusive online community. This session will offer practical tips and inspiring stories for educators, administrators, and anyone interested in enhancing student engagement and success in an online setting. Join us to learn how building strong relationships can transform the educational experience for at-risk youth, paving the way for their future achievements.
Additional Information
I am the co-chair for posters at ISTELive24. This session can be held in the regional experience and/or as a poster session. I selected another format to get the session in, not intended for that actual format.
Session specifications
Topic:
Distance, online & blended learning
Attendee devices:
Devices not needed
ISTE Standards:
For Educators:
Learner
Learner
- Pursue professional interests by creating and actively participating in local and global learning networks.
- Collaborate and co-learn with students to discover and use new digital resources and diagnose and troubleshoot technology issues.
- Demonstrate cultural competency when communicating with students, parents and colleagues and interact with them as co-collaborators in student learning.