#IEedchat Archive
#IEedchat is a great way for Inland Empire (California) educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday August 29, 2016
10:30 PM EDT
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Welcome to . Our topic is Teacher Resources. We will be using the Q1:A1 format.
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Q0:Introduce yourself and share your thoughts on what NFL team will win the Super Bowl this coming season?
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a0: Jon Brubaker English teacher in Beaumont.
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Joseph Williams
Executive Director of Technology at
Any Califomia team.
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Robert Guzman Tech Coach I have a feeling my beloved have a chance to win the Super Bowl
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Matt Dale - U.S. History & Sociology
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A0: Tom Ashley, TOSA Tech Coach . I don't care about the odds - I'm pulling for the LA Rams!!!
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A0: Judy Lane English teacher, good to see Rams in LA
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. Good to have you in Matt.
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I went to a preseason game last week, it was awesome. https://t.co/JgnB53OBDb
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A0: Tom Ashley, TOSA Tech Coach . I don't care about the odds - I'm pulling for the LA Rams!!!
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A0: Jed tech TOSA / math geek / Supporting my in-laws,
Go
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. One of 's best hires this year!
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A0: Jon Briggs, social studies teacher
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A1: I use Classroom a lot. Keeps this organized. The new grading features are helpful.
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A0: Chris Lara 8th grade history teacher . Into NASCAR over football so I'll go with a Joe Gibbs Racing driver
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Q1: What content area do you teach and what is one resource (book, app, extension or website) you just can't live without?
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. is in the house. Thanks for joining Jon.
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A0: Deatra Lee, Tech TOSA , my parents love the Raiders and my husband the Cowboys, so either team would be nice.
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I is here. . I am just glad that the niners are still the best team in California
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I once was a niner's fan
through the montana/rice days
haven't kept up since.
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A1: I teach Biology and one of my all time fav resources is Pub Med and CK12 website
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A0: Mark Synnott, tech coach. I'm more of a baseball guy.
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At least there is no controversy this year. https://t.co/YfyNjA1ot9
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I once was a niner's fan
through the montana/rice days
haven't kept up since.
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A0 - Shane, w/ . Probably , but I really want and to win. Oh, wait did you say ?
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A1: for world history, I love using Stanford's "reading like a historian"
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A1: I was history and am now a Tech Coach. Maybe so broad as to not answer the Q, but the basic Google search dominates.
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A1: I love Voices from People's History & the Zinn Ed Project resources
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A1: English-don't know what we did without Classroom and twitter is a wealth of info
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A1: I also use Trello, Goodreads, and Socrative. Each one fills a need.
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Repeat of Q1 for https://t.co/xDHRolzQ7G
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Q1: What content area do you teach and what is one resource (book, app, extension or website) you just can't live without?
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Awesome resources just flooding this chat, cool
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A1: History and I love me some Prezi
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I teach English. I don't have anything that I can't live without but I do love tab scissors
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A1: Tech TOSA, my favorite extension is Screencastify.
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A1 - Not a teacher, but I couldn’t live w/o easy collaboration via from .
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A1: I taught reading intervention. Google docs was a must. I needed to see their writing and edit in real time.
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thank goodness. I hate when seasons are plagued with controversy
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I haven't heard a complaint about that extension https://t.co/CdJMY0GtHI
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A1: Tech TOSA, my favorite extension is Screencastify.
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A1 continued: I know I should use CUE and ISTE resources more. That could be my new year resolution.
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Q1b: Are there any resources you use from another content area that you feel are beneficial for every class?
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searching Zinn Ed Project....
Looks intrigueing, friendly to use too
What stands out about it to you?
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A1b: for organization, I love symbaloo
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everything and anything on google docs-advanced search
https://t.co/yT7PRaZN8D
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A1: I taught reading intervention. Google docs was a must. I needed to see their writing and edit in real time.
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A1B: I always enjoyed showing the Purdue OWL and other similar sites for S's to enhance their writing
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1b. Not sure if it is from another content area, but the news or current events can be relevant in every content area
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newsela is bomb https://t.co/8pmGLHAhZ5
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1b. Not sure if it is from another content area, but the news or current events can be relevant in every content area
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This is the thing I teach all my classes. Such a great tool. https://t.co/tP2l2ABjo1
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A1B: I always enjoyed showing the Purdue OWL and other similar sites for S's to enhance their writing
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A1b: I think everyone should at least try coding It's useful across disciplines.
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A1b - I use & rad Tech Coaches from , people are the best resource!
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A0: Erika Tejeda-VanRensburg, AP - anyone but the Broncos
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I think it challenges students to take positions on social issues rather than history as a passive learning experience
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Yeah, once I found it I was this is gold https://t.co/ZJBGLSuTfu
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This is the thing I teach all my classes. Such a great tool. https://t.co/tP2l2ABjo1
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A1B: I always enjoyed showing the Purdue OWL and other similar sites for S's to enhance their writing
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A1b: I want to master Google searching to find those tougher-to-reach gems
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Q2:What is a resource or skill you constantly utilize for classroom management that you would recommend to others?
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A1b: Strunk and White: The Elements of Style in paperback. Timeless advice for all writers.
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A2: I always use equity cards to call on Ss and to write down small personal things about them. So I remember them as individuals
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A2: A good lesson plan is the best management plan. Design learning experiences that make Ss the subject of the learning.
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I'm a big fan of for different levels of reading. Need to promote it more.
Also w/ formative assessment
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A1b: Learned google drawing from that's been fun to utilize
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A2: this year I am using to gamify my class. I also download YouTube videos as rewards.
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A1b: Close Reading strategies
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I like the youtube videos for reward https://t.co/tkwQRZvved
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A2: this year I am using to gamify my class. I also download YouTube videos as rewards.
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A2: Guided self-assessment. Demystify grading & strengthen partnership between teacher and student
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A2: "Desk Olympics" a gamified approach to teach Ss how to quickly rearrange desks for great & efficient transitions during class.
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A2: Meet em at the door, get to know Ss asap and be prepared
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A2: vary delivery locations and activities. And a good sense of humor.
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Q2: imo, the best practice for classroom management is building relationships right off the bat, so Ss don't want to disappoint u
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A2: It's all about timing and knowing when to talk or listen. Timing my lesson delivery always helped. No one wants to hear blab.
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Q2b:Have your childhood teachers impacted your teaching and if so what skills or technique's did you learn from them?
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A1) Josh, taught science,
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A2: Using the timer from google has been a good way to let Ss see a visual of how much time they have to complete something
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Been following your progress on Twitter. . Hope it is going well https://t.co/PcswAVtZBN
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A2: this year I am using to gamify my class. I also download YouTube videos as rewards.
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A2b: The best teachers of my childhood were patient teachers.
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A2B:Absolutely, I absorbed all sorts of things from them. Mainly be yourself, be positive and make everything a learning situation
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A2: good classroom management requires listening to the students and acknowledging positive behavior more than correcting behavior
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A2b: One told me to do everything I do well. Don't just try and then move on. Learn it, in and out, then do it.
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A2b: Definitely, the ones who showed the most compassion for the subject and the students were always my favorite
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A2b: Mr Harriger, high school math,
made math fun.
Ever since 10th grade it's what made me want to teach.
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A2B cont..Shout out to Mr. Gannon, Mr. Mitino, Coach Doniak, Mrs. Sanchez and all those of Montclair High in the early 90's
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A2b: My HS bio teacher taught me that Ts can bring out greatness in average Ss. Thank you Ms. Fry from ND in 1980!
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I didn't have many teachers I connected with in HS, I had one that took an interest me and made me want to perform better
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A2) Inquiry, nothing like an engaged class
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2teachers impacted me: 1 was an amazing lecturer-you never wanted to miss & 2 never sweat the small stuff; it was all big picture
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Feeling loved & known always made classrooms feel safe. I want to do the same for mine.
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A2b: best teachers told were compassionate and inspiring about life-passionate about their content
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Q3:Ss are an abundant resource, tell us 1 thing you learned in the past from your students that positively impacted your teaching?
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A2b continued: Mr. Glenn 11th grade history inspired me to be a teacher. Also he taught the class how to protest
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A2b: the teachers who impacted me the most let me 'fail' and showed me they cared
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A3: HS students are very fun. Ts need to lighten up & bring joy into the classroom. Let Ss stretch their minds, hearts & souls.
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A3: I always learn ways around district filters 😃
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A2b) My HS science teacher caught all our attention when we learned how to determine if we'd be bald when older
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A3: They don't all fit a prescribed box, they are individuals and should always be treated as so.
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A3: I learned that despite what is said about U.S. students, they do actually want to learn. My reading kids taught me that.
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Smartest person is the rm, T needs to guide, but a room w/only 1 voice = weak.
#1 job of T is 2 organize the voices in the rm
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A3: Music is hardly unconventional. But I loved using music to teach the passion of social movements.
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A3: always ask my Ss to show me tricks, apps, or...I just learned you can insert a special character on a google doc that you draw
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Q3cont. I use them as my part time research teams. They can get lot's of info in a short amount of time for you
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I continue to be in awe of my S's life situations when they share stories...reminds me to focus on the heart & soul first.
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It amazes me when they teach me all this cool stuff https://t.co/C519x3imq4
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A3: always ask my Ss to show me tricks, apps, or...I just learned you can insert a special character on a google doc that you draw
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A3: No matter what the grade says; all Ss are geniuses. We need to help them explore and expand the talents they have
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Q3b:Do you have any unconventional resources you use that inspire your teaching? What is it and what does it do for you?
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A3b: “Moments of Levity” each class. I share things that are funny. Kids would do the same. Cartoons, short videos, pics, etc.
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one of the best/cutest things a kid told me(intervention). Figurative language means you have to figure it out. I now use in AP
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A3B: I always turn to my faith and use prayer to keep my inner calm as well as rock out to some karaoke tunes
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Sharing is so important, it creates that culture that helps in the long run. https://t.co/2JO4JdFfXJ
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A3b: “Moments of Levity” each class. I share things that are funny. Kids would do the same. Cartoons, short videos, pics, etc.
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A3b: Some may say twitter is unconventional,
for my communities like the , , , etc. are essential.
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A3b: Reading books, especially historical biographies. Great people in history inspire me to do my best.
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my wife inspires me. She is an amazing teacher. I bounce ideas off her.
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A3b: I put "Today's Hits" in Pandora and learn the Ss music. It never fails me for a chance to relate.
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A3: Ss made me realize I should appreciate my parents more and work to provide a safe & loving environment for them & have fun
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A3: visited a GSA club meeting during my credential program, Ss telling their stories made me examine my own prejudices
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I also like to break out into song at bizarre moments. Kids get embarrassed at first for me, but then enjoy it. Lol
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I learned alot at AVID about some of the issues that those kids face. It really opened my mind. https://t.co/ziOyDGkYWg
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A3: visited a GSA club meeting during my credential program, Ss telling their stories made me examine my own prejudices
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Any final thoughts on Teacher Resources for ?
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Q3b: Resources and values from the world of democratic education. AERO, IDEC. Keeps my head where I want it
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Final thoughts: Programs don't teach children. Teachers teach children. Don’t get stuck in the teachers glossary & program notes.
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A3b: Inspiring stories from around the world and tv all make me want to be better and show my Ss that hurdles can be cleared.
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FT: Be open and use all those students as your minions for research
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just finished a story on Satchel Paige in RI, kids got into it so we had to investigate Jackie Robinson
https://t.co/XlCeUR5dND
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A3b: Reading books, especially historical biographies. Great people in history inspire me to do my best.
