#IEedchat Archive

#IEedchat is a great way for Inland Empire (California) educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday November 28, 2016
10:30 PM EST
  • ieedchat - Moderator Nov 28 @ 10:30 PM EST
    Welcome to #IEedchat. Our topic is on students w/ disabilities. We will be using the Q1:A1 format.
  • ieedchat - Moderator Nov 28 @ 10:30 PM EST
    Q0: Introduce yourself. If you could have an IEP to help in your job, what would be your accommodation? #IEedchat
  • Chad_Shaner Nov 28 @ 10:31 PM EST
    A0: Chad Shaner, SpEd Program Specialist, my requested accommodation: afternoon naps #IEedchat
  • mark_synnott Nov 28 @ 10:31 PM EST
    A0: Mark Synnott, tech coach for @puhsd. My IEP would include emails to be read aloud since I get so many. #IEedchat
    In reply to @puhsd
  • jswilliams Nov 28 @ 10:31 PM EST
    Joseph Williams Executive Director of Technology One accommodation for me would be to spend over 50% of my time outdoors. #IEedchat
  • mrdunlap80 Nov 28 @ 10:32 PM EST
    #ieedchat Join us 4 the Inaugural Inland #CSforALL Summit. Engaging leaders in Edu, Gov & Industry around CS Edu. https://t.co/sgtxFlUwRK
  • AshleyMSJC5 Nov 28 @ 10:32 PM EST
    .@Chad_Shaner Oh, that is a great one. #IEedchat
    In reply to @Chad_Shaner
  • rguztec Nov 28 @ 10:32 PM EST
    A1: Robert Guzman Instructional Coach @CMIPerris I think my IEP would be to give me 1 task at a time.I lose focus with too many #IEedchat
    In reply to @CMIPerris
  • Chrisjlara24 Nov 28 @ 10:32 PM EST
    A0: Chris Lara 8th grade US history. I'm a huge visual learner. It's hard for me to comprehend with just auditory learning #IEedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 Nov 28 @ 10:33 PM EST
    Hi, Tom Ashley from @PUHSD. If I could have a work IEP, I'd want one of our many beautiful SpEd teachers to help keep me organized #IEedchat
    In reply to @puhsd
  • rguztec Nov 28 @ 10:33 PM EST
    It would have to be intervals of 90 minutes to be effective, science says #IEedchat
    In reply to @Chad_Shaner
  • ieedchat - Moderator Nov 28 @ 10:33 PM EST
    Welcome everyone! Question 1 coming up! #IEedchat
  • GrantBennett11 Nov 28 @ 10:33 PM EST
    A0: Grant Bennett, Superintendent. My IEP accommodation would be more free time to be in more classrooms. #IEedchat
  • rguztec Nov 28 @ 10:33 PM EST
    I feel ya, I am the same #IEedchat
    In reply to @Chrisjlara24
  • MathButler Nov 28 @ 10:33 PM EST
    A0: Jed, tech tosa & math geek. Enjoys learning in mult modalities. Especially drawing/visuals. Avoid heavy oral instruction. #ieedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator Nov 28 @ 10:34 PM EST
    Q1: Common Core calls for a Universal Design for Learning. Share ideas on making content accessible for different learning styles #IEedchat
  • MathButler Nov 28 @ 10:34 PM EST
    cheer to this. Nearly said the same. #ieedchat.
    In reply to @Chrisjlara24
  • mark_synnott Nov 28 @ 10:35 PM EST
    A1: By using an LMS and GAFE tools including the customizable Chrome browser, content can and should be accessible to all. #IEedchat
  • Chad_Shaner Nov 28 @ 10:35 PM EST
    A1: Assignment choice is huge. One size does not fit all. Allow range of assignments & Ss w/ disabilities will choose what works #IEedchat
  • DeatraLee_Edu Nov 28 @ 10:36 PM EST
    A0: Deatra Lee, Tech TOSA @puhsd. I am visual and kinesthetic - need to see then do. #IEedchat
    In reply to @puhsd
  • jswilliams Nov 28 @ 10:36 PM EST
    A1: Teachers should be flexible in how students demonstrate that they have acquired the skill, knowledge, or understanding. #IEedchat
  • Chad_Shaner Nov 28 @ 10:37 PM EST
    Exactly! @jswilliams #IEedchat
    In reply to @jswilliams
    • jswilliams Nov 28 @ 10:36 PM EST
      A1: Teachers should be flexible in how students demonstrate that they have acquired the skill, knowledge, or understanding. #IEedchat
  • Chrisjlara24 Nov 28 @ 10:38 PM EST
    A1: I always try to better understand my students then design my lessons with layers to accommodate the different styles #IEedchat
  • GrantBennett11 Nov 28 @ 10:38 PM EST
    Q1: Finding out what each S needs to be successful -customizing their work. Equity in learning over equality of expectations. #IEedchat
  • MathButler Nov 28 @ 10:38 PM EST
    A1: Low floor / high ceiling. The design of the task should encourave collab. https://t.co/A8OyTe3pL7 Link from @joboaler #ieedchat
    In reply to @joboaler
  • shane_pinnell Nov 28 @ 10:38 PM EST
    A0: Shane, Asst Dir of Technology with @puhsd. I need an accommodation for 1, uninterrupted hr/day to pursue passion projects. #ieedchat
    In reply to @puhsd
  • AshleyMSJC5 Nov 28 @ 10:39 PM EST
    A1: Effective use a a great LMS is one way. Ts should design content so that even an absent student can find access & success. #IEedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator Nov 28 @ 10:39 PM EST
    Q1b: Share some tech tools that help make classroom content accessible to Ss w/ disabilities #IEedchat
  • judykaylane Nov 28 @ 10:39 PM EST
    A0: Judy English T PUHSD I need several accommodations, but wish my Ss would indulge me with a brisk walk during period 5 #IEedchat
  • rguztec Nov 28 @ 10:39 PM EST
    A1 cont: It's based on the NGSS lessons and how Ss need to use it to guide their learning #IEedchat
  • DeatraLee_Edu Nov 28 @ 10:40 PM EST
    A2: Ss choose how they show what they know. #IEedchat
  • rguztec Nov 28 @ 10:40 PM EST
    Sharing is caring, so you can build up your knowledge. #IEedchat
    In reply to @MathButler, @joboaler
  • jswilliams Nov 28 @ 10:40 PM EST
    A1b: Using only print material is a barrier for learning. Use audio, video, music, etc. #ieedchat
  • Chad_Shaner Nov 28 @ 10:40 PM EST
    A1b: Here is a quick reference of accessibility tools I keep updated: https://t.co/Go9WqOggM5 #IEedchat
  • DeatraLee_Edu Nov 28 @ 10:41 PM EST
    A1: Ss choose how they show what they know. #IEedchat
  • rguztec Nov 28 @ 10:41 PM EST
    A1B: I think that Speak it Chrome extension is awesome for students that like to read and hear things at the same time #IEedchat
  • Chrisjlara24 Nov 28 @ 10:41 PM EST
    A1b: I use @quizizz for my quizzes which helps create a more relaxed, gamified, and visual feel for my SSNs #IEedchat
    In reply to @quizizz
  • ieedchat - Moderator Nov 28 @ 10:42 PM EST
    Question 2 coming up! #IEedchat
  • judykaylane Nov 28 @ 10:42 PM EST
    A1: I'm cool with Ss telling me how/what they learned in different ways: choice and alternative assessments...#IEedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator Nov 28 @ 10:42 PM EST
    Q2: Ss w/ disabilities often feel like outsiders. How can we make them feel like insiders? #IEedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 Nov 28 @ 10:42 PM EST
    A1b: Make presentations, notes, and practice available apart from the pace of the teacher: ie, Khan Academy, Quizlet, etc. #IEedchat
  • DeatraLee_Edu Nov 28 @ 10:43 PM EST
    A1b: Cover overlays for Ss w/ Irlen's. Found Chrome extension for it - https://t.co/XmkpfI2lUe & plenty of speech to text options #IEedchat
  • MathButler Nov 28 @ 10:44 PM EST
    A1b: @desmos now trying to support visually impaired for math graphs. https://t.co/MiTOfySU8G #IEedchat Check out: https://t.co/wsUfOuPDD0
    In reply to @Desmos
  • GrantBennett11 Nov 28 @ 10:44 PM EST
    A2: Showing and giving Ss chances be successful in their learning will allow them to be just another learner. #IEedchat
  • DeatraLee_Edu Nov 28 @ 10:44 PM EST
    A2: Teach empathy to all Ss so no one feels like an outsider. #IEedchat
  • Chad_Shaner Nov 28 @ 10:45 PM EST
    A2: Help a Ss w/ dis. join a club on campus. Often getting started is the hardest part. Get their foot in the door #IEedchat
  • rguztec Nov 28 @ 10:45 PM EST
    A2:I like to focus on their strengths and draw them out during lessons to show that everyone contributes. And always saying hi #IEedchat
  • jswilliams Nov 28 @ 10:45 PM EST
    A2: I have found that when the students own their disability that they make a lot more progress. #IEedchat
  • mark_synnott Nov 28 @ 10:46 PM EST
    A2: Ss with disabilities don't want to be treated like Ss with disabilities. Treat them as what they are: students that need you. #IEedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 Nov 28 @ 10:46 PM EST
    A2: True professional Ts are masters at this. They find gifts that all Ss bring to the table & share w/all. They build empathy. #IEedchat
  • rguztec Nov 28 @ 10:46 PM EST
    Agreed, they just want to be part of the class and thus should be treated like so. #IEedchat
    In reply to @mark_synnott
  • MathButler Nov 28 @ 10:46 PM EST
    Celebrate S responses for what it adds to group knowledge. See 5 Practices book: https://t.co/8QmnFr9mso and read on "sequencing". #IEedchat
  • judykaylane Nov 28 @ 10:46 PM EST
    A2: Technology helps a lot. My Intervention Ss / diverse learners are engaged and successful w/tech in various ways #IEedchat
  • Chad_Shaner Nov 28 @ 10:47 PM EST
    A2: Push students more into mainstream and hesitate on sending backwards. #IEedchat
  • Chrisjlara24 Nov 28 @ 10:47 PM EST
    A2: I get to know my students with disabilities and find their strengths and create things where they can shine with others #IEedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator Nov 28 @ 10:48 PM EST
    Q2b: Ss w/ disabilities are sometimes viewed as a liability in the classroom. In what ways can they be a benefit? #IEedchat
  • judykaylane Nov 28 @ 10:48 PM EST
    A2: I love when my Ss help each other and I encourage it when possible, it amazes me #IEedchat
  • MathButler Nov 28 @ 10:48 PM EST
    Yes! @DeatraLee_Edu Empathy is a huge deal. And bonus soft skill for life down the road. #BetterTogether #IEedchat
    In reply to @DeatraLee_Edu
  • Chrisjlara24 Nov 28 @ 10:49 PM EST
    A2b: they offer out of the box ideas, enthusiasm, and positivity. I play off that and try to boost class morale #IEedchat
  • Chad_Shaner Nov 28 @ 10:49 PM EST
    A2b: Ss exposed to collaborating w/ Ss w/ disabilities builds empathy and comfortable w/ inclusion #IEedchat
  • jswilliams Nov 28 @ 10:49 PM EST
    A2b: We created a culture of kindness in my classes. All students are more that accepted. They are embraced. #IEedchat
  • judykaylane Nov 28 @ 10:49 PM EST
    A2b: like I said, when there is a reciprocity between Ss-outsiders/insiders #IEedchat
  • MathButler Nov 28 @ 10:49 PM EST
    A2b: Ss w/ disabilities force more divergent thinking. It doesn't always fit in the round hole, so what alternates are present? #IEedchat
  • rguztec Nov 28 @ 10:49 PM EST
    A2B:Allow me to create lessons that include various modes of learning, they keep me thinking of how to perfect my craft for all #IEedchat
  • DeatraLee_Edu Nov 28 @ 10:50 PM EST
    A2b: Every Ss has special qualities that benefit the classroom, depends if a comfortable environment is created for them to share #IEedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 Nov 28 @ 10:50 PM EST
    A2b: Making sure Ss w/disabilities needs are met help all students with organization and understanding. It forces good pedagogy. #IEedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator Nov 28 @ 10:50 PM EST
    Question 3 coming up! #IEedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator Nov 28 @ 10:51 PM EST
    Q3: Is it fair to provide alternate assignments / assessments to Ss w/ disabilities in a regular ed class? Discuss #IEedchat
  • jswilliams Nov 28 @ 10:53 PM EST
    A3: It is not about what is "fair". It is about what is needed. #IEedchat
  • Chad_Shaner Nov 28 @ 10:53 PM EST
    A3: I hate the word "fair." Is it fair for someone to be born deaf? Equal access to curriculum demands varied assessment protocol #IEedchat
  • rguztec Nov 28 @ 10:54 PM EST
    A3:I assign things that will allow my Ss to recollect what they have learned in whatever manner that best suits them,so Yes!#IEedchat
  • mark_synnott Nov 28 @ 10:54 PM EST
    A3: It's fair if they need it. I'm looking forward to the day when we get rid of the term "general ed". #IEedchat
  • judykaylane Nov 28 @ 10:54 PM EST
    A3: I get very excited if a S suggests an alternative assignment; I wish more took me up on choices, seriously #IEedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 Nov 28 @ 10:54 PM EST
    A3:We need to support Ts as the expert in the classroom.If Ts determine the S has met standard, then yes, alt asses/assign is fine #IEedchat
  • Chrisjlara24 Nov 28 @ 10:54 PM EST
    A3: it's definitely fair. Equity is the magic word. I always give my Ss other outlets to express their knowledge #IEedchat
  • GrantBennett11 Nov 28 @ 10:55 PM EST
    A:3 All S's regardless of disabilities should demonstrate learning through alternative means Let S's show what they know #IEedchat
  • Chad_Shaner Nov 28 @ 10:56 PM EST
    A3: Mastery of a unit cannot be dictated by one standard assessment. Sorry SBAC! #IEedchat
  • MathButler Nov 28 @ 10:56 PM EST
    A3: remove "w/ Disabilities" Fair to offer alternates to all? Yes. Can ⬆ quantity of grading if not structured well. #IEedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator Nov 28 @ 10:56 PM EST
    Any final thoughts on educating Ss w/ disabilities? #IEedchat
  • DeatraLee_Edu Nov 28 @ 10:57 PM EST
    A3: Yes, students should be able to choose how they show what they know #IEedchat
  • MathButler Nov 28 @ 10:58 PM EST
    Work w/ Ss that have more explicit needs makes lesson design better, but not easy. Ts need support & perseverance to work on it. #IEedchat
  • MathButler Nov 28 @ 10:58 PM EST
    FT ⬆ #IEedchat
  • Chad_Shaner Nov 28 @ 10:58 PM EST
    FT: Every individual has amazing talents waiting to be unlocked. Creativity and differentiation of the curriculum holds the key #IEedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 Nov 28 @ 10:59 PM EST
    FT: How we treat our special needs students is a barometer on our level of humanity. How are we measuring up?? #IEedchat
  • rguztec Nov 28 @ 10:59 PM EST
    FT: All Ss have dissabilities,treat them all the same. Which means allow them to work on things that reflect their learning #IEedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator Nov 28 @ 11:00 PM EST
    Thanks for joining #IEedchat! Next week our topic will be on Computer Science Education
  • MrsMurat Nov 28 @ 11:00 PM EST
    Have 3 minutes to help my Entrepreneurship Ss? https://t.co/4TSA5h98vM TY! Also, pls RT! #ieedchat #edchathi #tosachat