The "De-escalation in the Online Classroom" course is designed to help educators develop effective de-escalation techniques specifically for online teaching environments. It addresses the unique challenges of managing student behavior and distractions in virtual classrooms.
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The course content was developed by Jackie Johns, Ed.S, NCSP, District Mental Health Coordinator, Special Education Coordinator, and Certified School Psychologist for Collinsville Public Schools, Oklahoma.
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The main objectives are to equip educators with strategies to manage disruptive behavior, avoid power struggles, observe student and teacher communication, and apply paraverbal techniques and de-escalation activities in online settings.
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The course provides practical techniques for observing students, avoiding power struggles, improving communication, and using paraverbal cues. It recognizes that online learning introduces new distractions and behavioral challenges, and offers actionable strategies for educators.
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Paraverbal communication refers to the tone, pitch, and pacing of speech. The course includes examples and practice activities to help educators use paraverbal cues to de-escalate situations and communicate effectively with students online.
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The course provides actionable de-escalation activities that educators can implement immediately in their online classrooms. These activities are designed to reduce tension and foster a positive learning environment.
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The course teaches techniques for maintaining authority with empathy, helping educators avoid power struggles and create a respectful, supportive online classroom environment.
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The course emphasizes that educators should observe their own communication, as much of it is nonverbal. By being mindful of their own behavior and responses, teachers can better manage classroom dynamics and de-escalate situations.
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The course is a collaborative effort between the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide (SPTS), the YMCA of Greater Monmouth, and the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County.
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The program is made available by grant funding from the Monmouth County Department of Human Services and the Division of Mental Health Addiction Services, supporting collaborative suicide prevention programs.
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Educators can visit sptsusa.org for additional resources and support related to suicide prevention and classroom management.
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The course is intended for educators who are teaching online and seeking strategies to manage disruptive behavior and foster a positive learning environment.
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The course acknowledges that new experiences, such as global pandemics, can create vulnerability and uncertainty for both students and educators. It encourages resilience and bravery in adapting to online teaching.
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AllenComm partnered with the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide to build the learning experience for the "De-escalation in the Online Classroom" course.
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The course includes motivational content, such as quotes from Brene Brown, to inspire educators to embrace new challenges and push past the awkward learner stage in online teaching.
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No prerequisites are mentioned; the course is designed for any educator seeking to improve their online classroom management skills.
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Educators can immediately implement the de-escalation activities and communication strategies provided in the course to manage online classroom behavior and foster a positive learning environment.
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Educators completing the course should feel more confident in managing online classroom behavior, using de-escalation techniques, and supporting student well-being in virtual settings.
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The course teaches educators to observe students and recognize that not all behavior issues require de-escalation, helping them respond appropriately to different situations.
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