#IEedchat Archive

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

Monday April 24, 2017
10:30 PM EDT

  • participatechat Apr 24 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #IEedchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/kBC0NA1bMS
  • ieedchat - Moderator Apr 24 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    Q0:Please introduce yourself and if you had 10 Million dollars what would you do with it?#IEedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 Apr 24 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    A0: Tom Ashley, Tech TOSA from @PalomaValley. If I had $10Mil, I'd pay of my home and fund more causes/scholarship. #IEedchat
  • rguztec Apr 24 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    A0:Robert Guzman I would contract a jet comp to take me on 3 trips a year, so I can fly direct to where I want. #IEedchat
  • MathButler Apr 24 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    A0: Jed Tech TOSA / math geek with 10 million I'd pay off debts for myself and family - then prob put into scholarships / programs #IEedchat
  • Chad_Shaner Apr 24 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    A0: Chad Shaner Special Ed Coordinator: If I had $10 Million I'd travel the world #IEedchat
  • MathButler Apr 24 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    Jinx! Totally thinking the same thing. #IEedchat
    In reply to @AshleyMSJC5, @PalomaValley
  • DeatraLee_Edu Apr 24 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    A0: Deatra Lee, Tech TOSA @puhsd, not work to spend more time with my kids, take care of my family & use the $ to help others #ieedchat
  • judykaylane Apr 24 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    A0: Judy Eng T from @puhsd HHS If I had $ I would pay my S loan then give the rest to Ss so they don't have to get loans #IEedchat
  • mark_synnott Apr 24 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    A0: Mark Synnott, tech coach. With 10 million dollars, I'd invest half of it then buy a cul de sac for my friends and I. #IEedchat
  • MathButler Apr 24 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    Anywhere in particular? I remember meeting a swedish couple that basically did this, for less than $10mil too. Neat idea. #IEedchat
    In reply to @Chad_Shaner
  • Chrisjlara24 Apr 24 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    A0: Chris Lara 8th grade. I would buy a house,an Audi R8, every Star Wars Lego, and a huge plot of land and adopt tons of dogs #IEedchat
  • shane_pinnell Apr 24 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    A0: Shane with @puhsd, pay off the house, investment properties & a few cars, go racing with my boys and be a programmer. #IEedchat
  • rguztec Apr 24 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    I like western facing homes, just an FYI #IEedchat
    In reply to @mark_synnott
  • TrPatel20 Apr 24 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    A1) Hi! This is Sonal from RSD. If I had 10 Milion dollars I would start by traveling the world (life-long dream!) #ieedchat
    In reply to @ieedchat
  • MathButler Apr 24 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    Not to be devil's advocate right off the bat ..., but just give it away? Or is there some earning built in? #IEedchat
    In reply to @judykaylane, @puhsd
  • mark_synnott Apr 24 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    I'll put you down for one. #IEedchat
    In reply to @rguztec
  • ieedchat - Moderator Apr 24 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    Q1:If I had better technology in my classroom, what would I get?#IEedchat
  • TomWhalen805 Apr 24 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    Tom from Pismo by way of Chino. I'd by a self sufficient home that can get through global warming & hand out the rest to homeless #IEedchat
  • MathButler Apr 24 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    Seeing a trend here. My wife would probably vote this way too. I may have to reconsider my original response.;-p #IEedchat
    In reply to @TrPatel20, @ieedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator Apr 24 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    Here are the other questions for tonight? #IEedchat
  • MathButler Apr 24 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    Nice! good for all around. #IEedchat
    In reply to @TomWhalen805
  • DeatraLee_Edu Apr 24 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    A1: let the Ss use their imagination/dream big and get whatever they need to accomplish it. #ieedchat
  • judykaylane Apr 24 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    I will travel too, and pay all my bills, heck and hire you to figure a way to make more #IEedchat
    • MathButler Apr 24 @ 10:35 PM EDT
      Not to be devil's advocate right off the bat ..., but just give it away? Or is there some earning built in? #IEedchat
      In reply to @judykaylane, @puhsd
  • rguztec Apr 24 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    A1:If I had better tech in my class, I would have a wireless mic with some awesome speakers and 100 inch displays on walls #IEedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 Apr 24 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    A1: I would have a magic emotion gauge that tells me which Ss were sick, sad, hungry, depressed, angry, sleepy, scared, etc. #IEedchat
  • TrPatel20 Apr 24 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    I'm fortunate to have seen quite a bit of the world so far...but not enough! #ieedchat
    In reply to @MathButler, @ieedchat
  • judykaylane Apr 24 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    I'd also move back to CENCAL and not work, just consult #IEedchat
    • TomWhalen805 Apr 24 @ 10:36 PM EDT
      Tom from Pismo by way of Chino. I'd by a self sufficient home that can get through global warming & hand out the rest to homeless #IEedchat
  • mark_synnott Apr 24 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    A1: I'd teach with the mid air screen thingy from the movie Minority Report. #IEedchat
  • TomWhalen805 Apr 24 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    A1) iPads and Macs with some video gear and a damn air conditioner of some type. #IEedchat
  • rguztec Apr 24 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    Fans are always a good thing as well to keep thing scool #IEedchat
    In reply to @TomWhalen805
  • TrPatel20 Apr 24 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    Sounds creative! #ieedchat
    In reply to @rguztec
  • MathButler Apr 24 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    A1: prob CB w/ touch Clothesline (rope) Lots of post its Dry erase surface everywhere. Glass like this: https://t.co/3X0BPenTqz #IEedchat
  • shane_pinnell Apr 24 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    A1: I want to provide the perfect device for every situation. Unfortunately that device doesn’t exist, yet! #IEedchat
  • MathButler Apr 24 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    Ouch - is the AC failing you lately? #IEedchat
    In reply to @TomWhalen805
  • ieedchat - Moderator Apr 24 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    Q1b:If I had a better work day what would it be like? #IEedchat
  • massignmenthelp Apr 24 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    #ieedchat #edchat #edtech #SpeakOut Tips for Learning Mathematics to Students https://t.co/4jSNAvgzTZ
  • AssignmentHelpN Apr 24 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    #ieedchat #edchat #edtech #SpeakOut 9 Points Professors Look for in a Term Paper https://t.co/TIlvLrRta3
  • MathButler Apr 24 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    A1b: more co teaching - or partnerships. Get out of the individuality of the practice. This can already happen, but make it core. #IEedchat
  • rguztec Apr 24 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    A1B:I would start at 9am and stop at 1pm with a siesta and restart at 3pm and go until 5, I just got back from Sicily #IEedchat
  • TrPatel20 Apr 24 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    A1) I'd get an apple TV for our office space (which is basically a classroom)... would be useful for small meetings held there! #ieedchat
  • mark_synnott Apr 24 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    A1b: My better work day would be "Bring Your Daughter to Work Day"....everyday. #IEedchat
  • Chrisjlara24 Apr 24 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    A1: Id love some of my walls to be an interactive display screen so I can show off some of my Ss digital creations #IEedchat
  • shane_pinnell Apr 24 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    A1b: maybe longer, but less stressful, more time for meaningful conversations, communal lunch/siesta. #ieedchat
  • rguztec Apr 24 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    I agree with more coteaching and sharing more content #IEedchat
    In reply to @MathButler
  • AshleyMSJC5 Apr 24 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    A1b: Instead of 6 classes, maybe only teach 3 or 4 classes per day and have office hours for mentoring. #IEedchat
  • judykaylane Apr 24 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    A1: I guess in my Eng class some google cardboard sets and ipads w/paper 53 pencils for #sketchnotes and I'm cool for now #IEedchat
  • rguztec Apr 24 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    Life is better with a little nap in the day #IEedchat
    In reply to @shane_pinnell
  • ieedchat - Moderator Apr 24 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    Q2 coming up #IEedchat
  • Chrisjlara24 Apr 24 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    A1b: I'd love to be able to bring my dogs in #IEedchat
  • Chad_Shaner Apr 24 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    A1: A classroom with multiple rooms designed w/ personalized environmental aspects according to Ss needs #IEedchat
  • DeatraLee_Edu Apr 24 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    A1b: more interaction with students, which I just have make it a priority. #ieedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator Apr 24 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    Q2:If I had one book that all students must read, what would it be and why?#IEedchat
  • TomWhalen805 Apr 24 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    A1b) I need to teach something besides World History. I am quite bored. #IEedchat
  • MathButler Apr 24 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    I've heard a would you rather that's similar - A) four day week of classes B) Extra prep period #IEedchat
  • judykaylane Apr 24 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    my district is awesome and I'm blessed, just miss home and familia sometimes, oh and weather and the color green Tom #IEedchat
    • TomWhalen805 Apr 24 @ 10:40 PM EDT
      Don't be hatin' on the IE, Judy!!
      In reply to @judykaylane
  • rguztec Apr 24 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    I bet the kids would love it as well as us #IEedchat
    In reply to @Chrisjlara24
  • KathleenDiver Apr 24 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    Sorry I am appearing late #ieedchat Kathy here from Upland. I teach 9th graders (honors biology)
  • MathButler Apr 24 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    Would flex space work into this? Like movable walls and furniture... (I like open floor plans) #IEedchat
    In reply to @Chad_Shaner
  • mark_synnott Apr 24 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    A2: Any book. Any novel. Most students haven't read one yet. #IEedchat
  • TrPatel20 Apr 24 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    a1b) A better work day would consist of everyone around me having a growth mindset...totally doable! :) #ieedchat
  • DeatraLee_Edu Apr 24 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    I was thinking along those lines. Just an opportunity to see my kids around the middle of the day. #ieedchat 🙂
    In reply to @mark_synnott
  • MathButler Apr 24 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    What're you thinking? Another common social science course or something more unique? #IEedchat
    In reply to @TomWhalen805
  • AshleyMSJC5 Apr 24 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    A#:Hi all: I got my ballot today for IACUE Board of Directors. 1 of the 3 people I voted for is on our chat right now. Sonal Patel #IEedchat
  • rguztec Apr 24 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    A2:So many come to mind, but I think that "We make the road by walking" #IEedchat
  • Chrisjlara24 Apr 24 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    A2: Noncontent related: where the red fern grows. Content related: in the life of a slavery girl #IEedchat
  • MathButler Apr 24 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    A2: Flatland. Got some philosophical studies in math contexts. Classic #IEedchat
  • judykaylane Apr 24 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    any book from POV of culture other than one's own #IEedchat
  • MathButler Apr 24 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    A2: Or wait... Mindsets, Practical conversation on #GrowthMindset #IEedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator Apr 24 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    Q2b: If I had one movie Ss could watch to be inspired what would it be and why? #IEedchat
  • judykaylane Apr 24 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    taught a bit from Mindsets last week #IEedchat
  • rguztec Apr 24 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    A2B: I really enjoyed Mcfarland, it teaches the Ss not to give up and that life can be hard. #IEedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 Apr 24 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    A2: I can't answer what one book all Ss should read. Too limiting. Maybe "The Brothers Karamazov" "Moby Dick" "Leave of Grass" ??#IEedchat
  • KathleenDiver Apr 24 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    A1b- We just recently had a block schedule (SBAC). I'd love to have a block 2 days a wk w/ a tutorial per each of the other days #ieedchat
  • Chrisjlara24 Apr 24 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    A2b: Rudy. Rudy. Rudy. Rudy. Rudy. Such an amazing inspirational movie and the music is ❤️ #IEedchat
  • MathButler Apr 24 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    Searching for Bobby Fischer. Great quote from L Fishburne: "Ya gotta stop playin not to lose, ya gotta play to win" #IEedchat
  • rguztec Apr 24 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    Maybe Crime and Punishment #IEedchat
    In reply to @AshleyMSJC5
  • DeatraLee_Edu Apr 24 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    A2: the first book I remember loving, "Where the Red Fern Grows" but...everyone is different. This would be a good Q for Ss. #ieedchat
  • TrPatel20 Apr 24 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    a2) Charlie and Chocolate Factory! I just love the hidden morals that come from this story... plus it's an all time childhood fave #IEedchat
  • MathButler Apr 24 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    (This was A2b for me) It also had balance between passion/practice & art/science of learning and performing. Always a fav. #IEedchat
  • HeydenTech Apr 24 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    A2: Animal Farm as it shows it's ok to have different political points of views even if you don't agree. #IEedchat
  • julie_borgmann Apr 24 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    Heya #ieedchat running late tonight A2b October Sky - no matter where you come from a future in science can happen!
  • ieedchat - Moderator Apr 24 @ 10:51 PM EDT
    Q3:If I had one thing I could suggest to parents what would it be and why?#IEedchat
  • MathButler Apr 24 @ 10:51 PM EDT
    I'd be interested in this too. I like the idea of variety, & more variety than just early release / late start. Some kinda blend. #IEedchat
    In reply to @KathleenDiver
  • Chad_Shaner Apr 24 @ 10:51 PM EDT
    Ooh, that's a heavy one! Still chills me since reading it in HS #IEedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 Apr 24 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    A2b: Citizen Kane or the Third Man. #IEedchat
  • rguztec Apr 24 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    A3: Be patient with your children and listen to them, they need to have you hear them sometimes. Also give them some praise daily #IEedchat
  • mark_synnott Apr 24 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    A3: To parents: come to back to school night and meet your student's teachers. Why? Because you should. #IEedchat
  • judykaylane Apr 24 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    A2: my daughter said: Shakespeare, Mythology, Bible (for allusions) Mockingbird, Catcher, Tess, Ceremony...my girl #IEedchat
  • rguztec Apr 24 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    Tom added Brothers Kara and that is so long........ #IEedchat
    In reply to @Chad_Shaner
  • EduGladiators Apr 24 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    ⁉️Are you really building Ss ldrs? Join us SATURDAY w/@mathieu_w #ssdedu #NVedChat #IEedchat #askedchat #TOSAchat #LeadUpTeach #bfc530
  • AshleyMSJC5 Apr 24 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    A3: Advice to parents of even older kids: Read to them every day. #IEedchat
  • TomWhalen805 Apr 24 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    I'm with Julie on October Sky. To Sir With Love for all my true teacher friends. #ieedchat
    In reply to @julie_borgmann
  • Chad_Shaner Apr 24 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    A3:Be a participant in your kid's education not a spectator Learn new things together w/ your children- embrace life long learning #IEedchat
  • KathleenDiver Apr 24 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    I love October Sky #ieedchat I really like GATTACA for lessons about prejudice & depending too much on genetic “potential" instead of spirit
    In reply to @julie_borgmann
  • MathButler Apr 24 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    Hey Parents. Talk with your kids as much as possible. Want to talk math? Check out @TableTalkMath https://t.co/WNVBvNMLkO #IEedchat
  • DeatraLee_Edu Apr 24 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    A2b: Pursuit of Happyness, homeless, living in poverty but never gives up. #ieedchat
  • judykaylane Apr 24 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    A2b: love my movies in English Romeo and Juliet, Freedom Writers Diary, Gatsby, Crucible...#IEedchat
  • Chrisjlara24 Apr 24 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    A3: take them to a bookstore or library and let them pick out a book/books. Encourage them to read #IEedchat
  • Chad_Shaner Apr 24 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    Good call @DeatraLee_Edu #IEedchat
  • judykaylane Apr 24 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    oh here we go with To Sir, going to be singing it all night #IEedchat
    • TomWhalen805 Apr 24 @ 10:53 PM EDT
      I'm with Julie on October Sky. To Sir With Love for all my true teacher friends. #ieedchat
      In reply to @julie_borgmann
  • ieedchat - Moderator Apr 24 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    Q3b: If I had one thing I could tell my boss to change about our school what would it be and why?#IEedchat
  • julie_borgmann Apr 24 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    We read The Giver (and c/c with movie) we got to touch on those topics a bit too! #IEedchat
    In reply to @KathleenDiver
  • TomWhalen805 Apr 24 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    A3) Never give up on your children. They will change. Make sure it is for the better by always loving them. #ieedchat
  • DeatraLee_Edu Apr 24 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    A3: Don't be intimated by the education system, ask questions, take an active role in your kids lives at school #ieedchat
  • shane_pinnell Apr 24 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    A3: One thing? Besides reading, figure out what they are interested in and stoke that fire. #ieedchat
  • HeydenTech Apr 24 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    I'm that parent in with a 12th grader who shows up. It's nice to just put faces to the names. #worthit #ieedchat
    In reply to @mark_synnott
  • rguztec Apr 24 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    A3B: To have people be more optimistic and not settle for what we have achieved, we must constantly strive to improve daily #IEedchat
  • julie_borgmann Apr 24 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    A3b I love my admin - it's the very top that is difficult - but I'd tell them 21st C Teaching involves risk - take chances! #IEedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 Apr 24 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    A3b: Don't be a BOSS, be a leader listen to Ss and Ts. #IEedchat
  • TrPatel20 Apr 24 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    A3) Understand the times your child is living in and help them to make the correct choices online - https://t.co/lMrKPtZ3Lr #ieedchat
  • HeydenTech Apr 24 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    A3: #ieedchat. Your kids will have bad days too. Let them.
  • rguztec Apr 24 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    I like that @DeatraLee_Edu #IEedchat
    In reply to @DeatraLee_Edu, @DeatraLee_Edu
  • TomWhalen805 Apr 24 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    A3b) Do something about the smartphones. Our students have an negative addiction. #IEedchat
  • Chrisjlara24 Apr 24 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    A3b: give our Ss more of a say in what goes on in the school. They are a part of the community so they should have a say #IEedchat
  • julie_borgmann Apr 24 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    1000x's yes! That Ss from Perris who was missing - my former S - involved an online person of course ...augh #IEedchat
    In reply to @TrPatel20
  • judykaylane Apr 24 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    A3: Don't hide from tech or nag to turn off device. Ask S to show you what they are doing, and how to. Savvy? then model #dig cit #IEedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator Apr 24 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    Any final thoughts on "If I had"? #IEedchat
  • DeatraLee_Edu Apr 24 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    A3: have to agree with @AshleyMSJC5 #ieedchat
  • rguztec Apr 24 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    FT: There are many things I wish I had, but I must make do with what I do have #IEedchat
  • shane_pinnell Apr 24 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    A3b: buying into non #openeducation resources. #IEedchat