Article about adverse childhood experiences in Iowa. Describes how many students deal with these traumas and how we as educators can learn about how their brains are affected so when we are teaching them we are aware of the state they are in. You can't teach a student until they feel safe in your classroom.
I usually think of a couple of non-technology activities in case the internet goes down, the software program won’t open or the mysterious audio settings won’t work. I also take the “safe” option with things like online videos: if the video you want to show your class is a crucial part of your lesson, download it to your laptop hard drive ahead of time so you are not reliant on your internet connection.
This article from the choral journal discusses issues surrounding including transgender students in the choral classroom. It centers around using meaningful conversation and dialogue to make these students feel comfortable. It also works through common scenarios and equips readers with vocabulary to address this in their own classrooms.
This is an excellent resource for discovering safer options for student viewing. Many Youtube videos often link or direct students to other videos that might not be appropriate. The alternatives listed in this article give teachers and parents other viewing options.