#IEedchat Archive

#IEedchat is a great way for Inland Empire (California) educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.

Monday February 13, 2017
10:30 PM EST

  • ieedchat - Moderator Feb 13 @ 10:30 PM EST
    Q0: Introduce yourself. Do you have a "work wife" or "work husband"? Does he/she qualify for a Valentine's present? #IEedchat
  • participatechat Feb 13 @ 10:30 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #IEedchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/kBC0NA1bMS
  • mark_synnott Feb 13 @ 10:31 PM EST
    A0: Mark Synnott, tech coach for @puhsd. I never did anything special for Valentine's Day in my classroom but let them eat candy. #IEedchat
    In reply to @puhsd
  • giveawayzotuu Feb 13 @ 10:31 PM EST
    A0: Mark Synnott, tech coach for puhsd. I never did anything special for Valentine's Day in my classroom but let them eat candy. #IEedchat
  • Miss_Dean Feb 13 @ 10:31 PM EST
    A0 I am Jennifer, 2nd grade teacher from @SanJacintoUSD yes I definitely have a work wife that deserves a present! #ieedchat
    In reply to @SanJacintoUSD
  • AshleyMSJC5 Feb 13 @ 10:32 PM EST
    A0: Tom Ashley, Tech Coach @PalomaValley. Yes, I have a "work wife." Ms. Martin is the Media Center Tech. & we rely on each other. #IEedchat
    In reply to @PalomaValley
  • BaynesHeidi Feb 13 @ 10:33 PM EST
    A0 Heidi Baynes- Tech TOSA SJUSD- I have two work wives who definitely deserve presents. #ieedchat
  • KathleenDiver Feb 13 @ 10:33 PM EST
    Hey #ieedchat Kathy from Upland. #Longtimenosee Looking forward to tonights discussion.
  • Chrisjlara24 Feb 13 @ 10:33 PM EST
    A0: Chris lara 8th grade history no work wife or work husband #IEedchat
  • DeatraLee_Edu Feb 13 @ 10:33 PM EST
    A0: Deatra Lee, Tech TOSA @puhsd, no "work wife" or "work husband" #IEedchat
    In reply to @puhsd
    • ieedchat - Moderator Feb 13 @ 10:30 PM EST
      Q0: Introduce yourself. Do you have a "work wife" or "work husband"? Does he/she qualify for a Valentine's present? #IEedchat
  • MathButler Feb 13 @ 10:33 PM EST
    Jed, Tech TOSA / Math Geek @puhsd A0: I married my wife, we met at work. I think that counts. And Yes, she deserves all the gifts #IEedchat
    In reply to @puhsd
  • rguztec Feb 13 @ 10:33 PM EST
    A0:Robert Guzman Tech Coach @CMIPerris I have many work wives and husbands, but they all get me. #IEedchat
    In reply to @CMIPerris
  • ieedchat - Moderator Feb 13 @ 10:34 PM EST
    Q1: When did you first know you loved teaching (or whatever your role in education)? #IEedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 Feb 13 @ 10:34 PM EST
    .@BaynesHeidi LOL polygamous work wives/husbands. #Ieedchat
    In reply to @BaynesHeidi
  • jswilliams Feb 13 @ 10:34 PM EST
    Joseph Williams Exec Dir of Tech I was an ELA coach & my work wife was the math coach Fred Twyman. He loved being my work wife. #IEedchat
  • mark_synnott Feb 13 @ 10:34 PM EST
    A1: I knew I loved teaching when one of my former students told me that they now know how to read because I was their teacher. #IEedchat
  • Ixy_pixy Feb 13 @ 10:34 PM EST
    A1 since I was little! I always liked it when others learned something from my explanations. #IEedchat
  • Ixy_pixy Feb 13 @ 10:35 PM EST
    A0 I'm Ixchell and I teach ESL in higher ed. I have neither 😭#IEedchat
    • ieedchat - Moderator Feb 13 @ 10:30 PM EST
      Q0: Introduce yourself. Do you have a "work wife" or "work husband"? Does he/she qualify for a Valentine's present? #IEedchat
  • KathleenDiver Feb 13 @ 10:35 PM EST
    A0 I had a work wife @MrsHausAlhs but she recently left me for another school. I don’t really pay attention to Valentine’s #ieedchat
    In reply to @MrsHausAlhs
  • AshleyMSJC5 Feb 13 @ 10:36 PM EST
    A1: I started volunteering with at at-risk students @PUHSD over 25 years ago & I loved it. Real Estate investing was not for me. #IEedchat
    In reply to @puhsd
  • BaynesHeidi Feb 13 @ 10:36 PM EST
    A1 I knew I loved teaching when I laughed so hard with my class that I cried. I had lots of fun days in the classroom #ieedchat
  • DeatraLee_Edu Feb 13 @ 10:36 PM EST
    A1: In HS I volunteered as a community basketball coach and loved it. It was fun sharing my passion with children. #IEedchat
  • Miss_Dean Feb 13 @ 10:36 PM EST
    A1 in highschool. I knew I loved kids & wanted 2 help them succeed & then decided on teaching. Once I started it seemed so natural #ieedchat
  • MathButler Feb 13 @ 10:36 PM EST
    A1: Running math help center in college, huge compliments from Dr. Whitaker - "This is what you're meant to do." #IEedchat
  • KathleenDiver Feb 13 @ 10:37 PM EST
    A0 (side note) I purchased singing valentine grams for my classes- I love these kids! #ieedchat
  • MathButler Feb 13 @ 10:37 PM EST
    I always loved math, liked people - this is when I really started to love learning and engaging people #IEedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator Feb 13 @ 10:37 PM EST
    Almost time for Q1b: #IEedchat
  • Chrisjlara24 Feb 13 @ 10:37 PM EST
    A1: I was section leader as a senior in HS in band and I discovered I enjoyed teaching the incoming members #IEedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator Feb 13 @ 10:38 PM EST
    Q1B: What is your favorite lesson to do with your students? What do you and your students love most about it? #IEedchat
  • rguztec Feb 13 @ 10:38 PM EST
    A1: I knew I loved Teaching back in college when I tutored inner city youth in Dallas. The look on their face was reward enough #IEedchat
  • jswilliams Feb 13 @ 10:38 PM EST
    A1: I knew that I loved teaching before getting into education. I taught others while I worked in construction. #IEedchat
  • Miss_Dean Feb 13 @ 10:39 PM EST
    A1b that is impossible to answer. I truly love every lesson or make myself. Passion ignites passion we must love what we teach #ieedchat
  • KathleenDiver Feb 13 @ 10:39 PM EST
    A1 My mom says I was playing teacher before I went to kindergarten. I knew in 5th grade that I wanted to teach sci. #ieedchat
  • BaynesHeidi Feb 13 @ 10:39 PM EST
    A1B. Right now, anything with Raspberry Pi. The students are so engaged. I love watching them celebrate when their LEDs light up #ieedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 Feb 13 @ 10:40 PM EST
    A1B: By far, my favorite History/Econ lesson was an experiential exercise on the primary reasons why USSR's economy failed. #IEedchat
  • mark_synnott Feb 13 @ 10:40 PM EST
    A1b: I ask kids to take any book or movie and then write a different ending for it. Students always love this assignment. #IEedchat
  • AssignmentHelpN Feb 13 @ 10:40 PM EST
    #ieedchat #edchat #edtech #SpeakOut A Quick Guide on How to Write a Book Review https://t.co/3BnLyV1BCF
  • MathButler Feb 13 @ 10:40 PM EST
    A1b: Most lessons from https://t.co/ltydud6qwA My understanding got deep, Ss comment - "I thought this was supposed to be hard." #IEedchat
  • rguztec Feb 13 @ 10:40 PM EST
    A1B:Fav Lesson has to do with DNA replication, becauseconnect my research experience with the lesson and the kids would eat it up #IEedchat
  • Chrisjlara24 Feb 13 @ 10:40 PM EST
    A1b: at the beginning of the year I have SS analyze a song called The Requiem. It's so fun watching them dig deep in the song #IEedchat
  • jswilliams Feb 13 @ 10:41 PM EST
    A1b: Favorite lesson was Poetry through geocaching. Students would need to use coordinates to get clues to put a poem together. #IEedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 Feb 13 @ 10:41 PM EST
    A1b part 2: Ss pretended to be Soviet workers making decent cars and I pretended to pay them. Rarely anything to buy stores. #IEedchat
  • MathButler Feb 13 @ 10:41 PM EST
    This and almost anything from the #MTBoS #BarbieBungee or any other barbie math lesson is a hoot. https://t.co/qFeP807NQ6 #IEedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 Feb 13 @ 10:41 PM EST
    Q2 coming. #IEedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator Feb 13 @ 10:42 PM EST
    Q2: What is your view on workplace romance with coworkers: Avoid at all costs or fair game? #IEedchat
  • Chrisjlara24 Feb 13 @ 10:42 PM EST
    A1b cont: SS always end up humming the song for weeks #IEedchat
  • MathButler Feb 13 @ 10:42 PM EST
    I want to get more into this as well, especially integrating with HS math courses. #IEedchat
    In reply to @BaynesHeidi
  • KathleenDiver Feb 13 @ 10:42 PM EST
    A1b- Not one lesson but- I love a culminating set of labs for bio crime science; practicing lab skills developed throughout the yr #ieedchat
  • DeatraLee_Edu Feb 13 @ 10:42 PM EST
    A1b: Virtual Enterprise, favorite class. Ss ran a mock business & went to "trade shows" in Long Beach, San Fran, & San Diego. #IEedchat
    • ieedchat - Moderator Feb 13 @ 10:38 PM EST
      Q1B: What is your favorite lesson to do with your students? What do you and your students love most about it? #IEedchat
  • rguztec Feb 13 @ 10:43 PM EST
    A1B cont: Going over DNA and having them do a DNA blast to tell me where the fragment came from https://t.co/rwEpHkAXRx #IEedchat
  • Ixy_pixy Feb 13 @ 10:43 PM EST
    A2 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 avoid at all costs but it'd begreat for a teacher to date someone who is into education. #ieedchat
  • Ixy_pixy Feb 13 @ 10:43 PM EST
    A1b I love any lesson I can turn into a game or competition. My students always get closer as a result #ieedchat
    • ieedchat - Moderator Feb 13 @ 10:38 PM EST
      Q1B: What is your favorite lesson to do with your students? What do you and your students love most about it? #IEedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 Feb 13 @ 10:44 PM EST
    A2: I tend to agree with old adage "don't get your honey where you make your money." But love is a powerful-there are exceptions. #IEedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 Feb 13 @ 10:44 PM EST
    A2 continued: I've seen some pretty awkward situations after the relationship fails... #IEedchat
  • MathButler Feb 13 @ 10:44 PM EST
    A2: It's fine to meet love at work, serious commit -> space at work - wife + I split districts once engaged, how I wound up @puhsd #IEedchat
    In reply to @puhsd
  • BaynesHeidi Feb 13 @ 10:44 PM EST
    A2 I've seen this go really well, and horribly wrong. I think each situation is unique #ieedchat
  • jswilliams Feb 13 @ 10:44 PM EST
    A2: I don't want to talk about workplace romance. I want to talk about bringing my dog to work. Bark bark. #IEedchat
  • rguztec Feb 13 @ 10:45 PM EST
    A2:Avoid at all costs, because you don't want your business to be everyone else's business #IEedchat
  • Chrisjlara24 Feb 13 @ 10:45 PM EST
    A2: whatever works for people and whatever makes them happy #IEedchat
  • DeatraLee_Edu Feb 13 @ 10:45 PM EST
    A2: As long as things stay professional at work. #IEedchat
  • massignmenthelp Feb 13 @ 10:45 PM EST
    #ieedchat #edchat #edtech #SpeakOut 10 Ways to read textbooks effectively https://t.co/0iOcFyoUbb
  • AshleyMSJC5 Feb 13 @ 10:45 PM EST
    .@jswilliams But you are always willing to ask folks if they have met your friend Tom. LOL #IEedchat
    In reply to @jswilliams
  • MathButler Feb 13 @ 10:45 PM EST
    A2 cont'd Separation of work/personal allows for personal progress in workplace - avoid unnecessary implications of bad politics #IEedchat
  • rguztec Feb 13 @ 10:46 PM EST
    I know another one, but I can't repeat it here. Has to do with eating and ........ at the same place #IEedchat
    In reply to @AshleyMSJC5
  • ieedchat - Moderator Feb 13 @ 10:46 PM EST
    Here comes Q2b. #IEedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator Feb 13 @ 10:47 PM EST
    Q2B: Share something positive or negative you have seen (or could think of) with teachers in relationships at the same school. #IEedchat
  • KathleenDiver Feb 13 @ 10:47 PM EST
    A2-I worked for summr school w/ my hubby in the next room. I also had my daughter in class one yr. A bit awkward- turned out fine. #ieedchat
  • MathButler Feb 13 @ 10:47 PM EST
    A2 cont'd It is nice to be able to vent/discuss w some1 who gets the context, can give honest feedback. Foundation of honesty key.#IEedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 Feb 13 @ 10:48 PM EST
    A2B: It would be great to have the same schedules: Same vacations and day start/end times. Could carpool and save $ too. #IEedchat
  • mark_synnott Feb 13 @ 10:48 PM EST
    A2b: I've worked with two married couples at two schools. Both are strong examples of a healthy marriage for our students. #IEedchat
  • jswilliams Feb 13 @ 10:48 PM EST
    A2b: I did my student teaching at a school that had 4 married couples who worked together. They didn't have any problems. #IEedchat
  • rguztec Feb 13 @ 10:48 PM EST
    A2B:More to often it's the neg I hear about and then more drama. I don't like drama and here say. I keep my business to myself. #IEedchat
  • BaynesHeidi Feb 13 @ 10:49 PM EST
    A2B Awkward when problems outside of school manifest in the classroom(s) #ieedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 Feb 13 @ 10:49 PM EST
    Q3 coming soon and is a change of topic from T to S. #IEedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator Feb 13 @ 10:50 PM EST
    Q3 coming soon and is a change of topic from T to S. #IEedchat
  • MathButler Feb 13 @ 10:50 PM EST
    A2b: Avoid PDA & similar behaviors. Workplace is professional. Ss + most staff never knew wife and I were dating. Kept it 💯. #IEedchat
  • Chrisjlara24 Feb 13 @ 10:50 PM EST
    A2b: I've only seen positives of strong team work but I'm sure there are negatives out there too #IEedchat
  • MathButler Feb 13 @ 10:50 PM EST
    A2b: Ss need to respect Ts as professionals. We are human, but I've always valued professionalism of staff. #IEedchat
  • rguztec Feb 13 @ 10:51 PM EST
    I think that is some of the best advice to follow #IEedchat
    In reply to @MathButler
  • AshleyMSJC5 Feb 13 @ 10:51 PM EST
    .@MathButler good advice. No PDA. Be professional. #IEedchat
    In reply to @MathButler
  • ieedchat - Moderator Feb 13 @ 10:52 PM EST
    Q3: How do you deal with students "in love" with one another in the same class? #IEedchat
  • KathleenDiver Feb 13 @ 10:53 PM EST
    Hey #ieedchat We are hosting #edcampchaffey Please join us on March 4 at Alta Loma High. https://t.co/EKUikYbW4R #PDbyTs4Ts
  • rguztec Feb 13 @ 10:53 PM EST
    A3:I have never really had an issue with students in the same class, for some reason they have other periods. #IEedchat.
  • DeatraLee_Edu Feb 13 @ 10:53 PM EST
    A2b: Married couple at my HS, great teachers when I went there & amazing colleagues when I started working there. #IEedchat
    • ieedchat - Moderator Feb 13 @ 10:47 PM EST
      Q2B: Share something positive or negative you have seen (or could think of) with teachers in relationships at the same school. #IEedchat
  • jswilliams Feb 13 @ 10:53 PM EST
    A3: At the high school level, you see a lot of Ss that have crushes. I found it best to talk to Ss about dating good people. #IEedchat
  • Chrisjlara24 Feb 13 @ 10:53 PM EST
    A3: I just let them know to not get distracted & no PDA in the class. I've had SS grades improve because their bf/gf was helping #IEedchat
  • MathButler Feb 13 @ 10:54 PM EST
    A3: Would offer reminder: "Love is hardly perfect, requires learning, and work." Enjoy life - just remember to grow yourself too. #IEedchat
  • MathButler Feb 13 @ 10:54 PM EST
    Totally agree with this. Always good to have positive influences in your life. #IEedchat
    • jswilliams Feb 13 @ 10:53 PM EST
      A3: At the high school level, you see a lot of Ss that have crushes. I found it best to talk to Ss about dating good people. #IEedchat
  • mark_synnott Feb 13 @ 10:54 PM EST
    A3: I tell the couple, "If you love each other, you'll learn together." #IEedchat
  • rguztec Feb 13 @ 10:55 PM EST
    If you love each other wait until after class #IEedchat
    In reply to @mark_synnott
  • AshleyMSJC5 Feb 13 @ 10:55 PM EST
    A3: I usually change their seat so they are apart, if they are mature about it, I'm more flexible. #IEedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator Feb 13 @ 10:56 PM EST
    Q3B: How do you deal with excessive PDA between students at your school? Is it a problem? #IEedchat
  • jswilliams Feb 13 @ 10:56 PM EST
    A3b: "Break it up" or "Duuuude" has always worked for me. #IEedchat
  • MathButler Feb 13 @ 10:57 PM EST
    A3b: My fav move is just awkward presence. Remind Ss that P stands for public, and I can be there right next to them in hallway. #IEedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 Feb 13 @ 10:58 PM EST
    A3b: Students making out in front of a crowd of other students is pet peeve of mine. I guess it could be worse, but... #IEedchat
  • MathButler Feb 13 @ 10:58 PM EST
    A3b: Also - I don't see it as a problem, but it does have seasons. Like now near Valentines. Expecting breakups around May. #IEedchat
  • rguztec Feb 13 @ 10:58 PM EST
    A3B:I call them out on it, since holding hands or kissing is not allowed,it's a Military school. But I never embarass them #IEedchat
  • DeatraLee_Edu Feb 13 @ 10:58 PM EST
    A3: Talk about respect and the importance of staying focused on what is important. Can't remember any issues. #IEedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator Feb 13 @ 10:59 PM EST
    Any final thoughts on Valentine's Day and loving work/love AT work? #IEedchat
  • KathleenDiver Feb 13 @ 10:59 PM EST
    A3b- I say "excuse me". If they dont break, I go explain that we're in a professional (work) environment & PDA is not acceptable #ieedchat
  • Chrisjlara24 Feb 13 @ 10:59 PM EST
    A3b: I'll simply say "come on" or "go to class" not much else I can do #IEedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 Feb 13 @ 10:59 PM EST
    FT: Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Be sweet and thoughtful to the one's you love. #IEedchat
  • jswilliams Feb 13 @ 10:59 PM EST
    Final thoughts on #IEedchat Piglet: How do you spell 'love'? Pooh: You don't spell it...you feel it.
  • rguztec Feb 13 @ 11:00 PM EST
    FT: All we need is love, so share the wealth people #IEedchat