#IEedchat Archive
#IEedchat is a great way for Inland Empire (California) educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday January 18, 2016
10:30 PM EST
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Welcome to . Tonight's topic is Heroes?
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Q0: Introduce yourself and tell us about a memorable anniversary you have celebrated.
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Joseph Williams
Dir of Instructional & Information Technology
Celebrated 22nd anniversary on New Year’s Eve
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Chad Tech TOSA I celebrated my 15th anniversary teaching back in August
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Hey, ! Brent, an elementary principal in Murrieta, checking in.
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A0: Mark Synnott. Tech Coach for . My wife and I just celebrated our 10 year anniversary.
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a0: Jon Brubaker English teacher in Beaumont, CA
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A0: Jed, Math/Tech geek with . Celebrated second anniversary with wife back in Nov, kid comin in Feb.
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Candace Reines, Asst Supt where I will be celebrating my 10th anniversary this June. Best I could come up with!
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. I'm tweeting from my Murrieta home right now. Thanks for your hard work with Murrieta schools.
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You're on a winning streak
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. I'm tweeting from my Murrieta home right now. Thanks for your hard work with Murrieta schools.
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Q1: "Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education". What does this statement from MLK jr say to you?
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A0: michelle math RUSD 20th year in education!!!!
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that's awesome! Way to be.
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A1: Dr. King reminds us that knowledge without values or character can be easily wielded against the common good.
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A1: It says the truth, it says a lot about what we forget as Ts
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My pleasure! Love what I do!
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A1: We can teach them all this content, but we have to pass down wisdom as well
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A1: I have seen a ton of character from our students. Especially in their kindness to others & when they combat racism & bigotry.
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JenWagner IT & k6 lab instructor - murrieta
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A0: Memorable anniversary, last year's 100 anniversary of GR, thanks
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A1: teaching = more than books. The times we remember are more about the people we work with, less the information we process.
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A1: having knowledge without a moral compass is dangerous. Ts need to teach Ss ethics as well as impart knowledge
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Amen those sorts of things may be evolving out of our culture (: https://t.co/WXdhzrcBSH
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A1: I have seen a ton of character from our students. Especially in their kindness to others & when they combat racism & bigotry.
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A1: People don’t follow intelligence, they follow people with character, with integrity.
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a1: Intelligence needs direction. To aim at the good. Otherwise it could become pernicious cunning.
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I like the perspective. U can do knowledge alone, but to stick together need to embrace the human piece.
https://t.co/7Rc9eQV3v2
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A1: People don’t follow intelligence, they follow people with character, with integrity.
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A1: Couldn't agree more with We must teach our students more than facts. https://t.co/z3yVGBkkFu
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A1: having knowledge without a moral compass is dangerous. Ts need to teach Ss ethics as well as impart knowledge
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So true generally speaking, sadly it seems a currency we don't see enough of
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A1: intelligence is not enough, your character is important too.
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Q1B: What are some "Hero" qualities that Dr. King exhibited that you should implement in your classroom?
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A1 - Many time our Ss don't learn this at home. It's necessary that we teach and model character.
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A1b: Patience and love of all peoples
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A1b: patience and persistence
Envisioning a better future and chasing after it.
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Q1b: Patience, forgiveness
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A1b: Dr King showed persistence. When things were bleak, when was in the Birmingham Jail, he kept fighting.
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Ahh nice. I wonder if his persistence was wrought from his vision
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I think character is a lost art. It isn't principles or feeling. Rather deliberate, thoughtful action.
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A1B:Dr.King was dedicated & willing to make sacrifices because he believed in the importance of his work. And spoke truth to power
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A1: We meed to teach the whole S not just our content. We are successful if we help create well rounded citizens
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I swear this should be the warning label on every Ts classroom door
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Q2: Who has been a hero to you in this past year? What makes him/her stand out?
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a1b: He embraced the power of personal persuasion.
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Agreed! Character isn’t an accident. https://t.co/qw2iv5RIBc
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I think character is a lost art. It isn't principles or feeling. Rather deliberate, thoughtful action.
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A2: My father. More so in the past year, he is paralyzed now, and handles it w/grace, humility, and humor. Incredible
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A2: has been a hero to me, shown me how to think about success for students in this digital age
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nice,
working toward such dreams for the whole is still a very personal experience. And requires persuasion.
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A2: My dad stood by me & got me through a very tough year (divorce). Often, we don't need to look far to find our true heroes.
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A2: and Jonathan Greenberg. For building the conditions for success.
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Q2: our school lost a great hero recently. He exhibited all the qualities we are discussing here tonight. Sgt. Hillary 💔
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A2: I have many others to name, but it all depends on what we are talking about.
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A2 - I think of a student on my rabbit team that showed perseverance and patience despite his learning challenges and home life
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Being a P is like being a T, you're there for life, always giving of yourself to make Ss better. I love this
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Q2B: Do you see any "Hero" qualities in any of your students, give us an example? What can you do to promote student heroes?
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Q2B: Do you see any "Hero" qualities in any of your students, give us an example? What can you do to promote student heroes?
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A2: My dad is my hero. His wisdom, guidance, integrity, and unconditional love are such an example for me.
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A2: My older brother Greg is my hero. He rose out of the ashes of our family and showed me what true success looks like.
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a2: Some of the saints in my religious tradition are very inspirational. I am reading about a priest under communist Russia.
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A2: 3 math teachers new hires
They've all grown a lot and reminded me of challenges of transition.
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A2: (continued) he often said "be the light in their (Ss) day...they have enough negative in their life already"
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A2: my wife is my hero working hard every day to teach severely handicapped students life skills
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A2: All the members of my PLN are my heroes too. So appreciate all who are willing to share their expertise/experience.
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A2b: A few years ago, our Ss voted a SpEd Ss homecoming Q, not because of SpEd needs, but because of who she was, that was awesome
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A2B: I have seen Ss shown me examples of perseverance and patience in how they handle real life situations.
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Cheers to online connections. PLNs make us stronger.
https://t.co/hqBD8mc2BG
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A2: All the members of my PLN are my heroes too. So appreciate all who are willing to share their expertise/experience.
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That is really cool, good for those kids
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Yeah, it was so powerful, that nearly 7 years after the fact, I still get chills and tears
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A2b: my student who have more adversity than any young person should face, yet they are there and excel everyday!
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A2b: I have a student whose father died suddenly but he came back for finals. He blogged he did to make his dad proud
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A2b: seeing patience in Ss with others.
Saw S teach another in library whom she didn't even know.
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May I say that there are many people behind the scenes from MOT to Nurses to Food Serv that are heroes to me, everyday! Thank them
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Awesome! Love seeing acts of kindness like that! https://t.co/qYboiYU7eE
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A2b: seeing patience in Ss with others.
Saw S teach another in library whom she didn't even know.
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That's powerful. Probably cathartic for the S too.
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A2b: The heroic quality I see most often in my Ss is generosity & empathy. I like this new gen of students. We are going to be ok.
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A3: Our classified staff are often unsung heroes. It's more than just a job for them. They are making a difference.
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Q3:Who are some unsung heroes in Education that you feel deserve recognition?
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Oh, my bad, here's mine
A3. https://t.co/nwLikX9LgR
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May I say that there are many people behind the scenes from MOT to Nurses to Food Serv that are heroes to me, everyday! Thank them
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A3: Our classified staff are often unsung heros. It is more than a job for them.
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A3: Our paraeducators are unsung heroes. I would not have survived my reading intervention days without them.
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A3: Support staff are often overlooked but very deserving of recognition. Without them, things wouldn’t happen.
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A3: I feel that other school employees such custodians, security and so on, they interact sometimes more with the Ss than teachers
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a3: Special Ed teachers. They put up with a lot of crap.
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A3: the parents. We need them, they need us. Same team and too often in a P/T conference this isn't acknowledged.
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A2B: I had a S that went thru a similar traumatic event as I did and to watch how hard she was fighting back made me so proud
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A3: our classified staff!!!
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definitely! Paras are so underappreciated but so valuable. https://t.co/2WgOGDhwqU
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A3: Our paraeducators are unsung heroes. I would not have survived my reading intervention days without them.
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Yeah we can forget the Ps
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a3: PE teachers who go out of their way to creating engaging physical activities for students.
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. said it earlier, but classified support staff are unsung heroes.
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Well said, Jed! Or should I say typed? :) https://t.co/R7WssnERIJ
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A3: the parents. We need them, they need us. Same team and too often in a P/T conference this isn't acknowledged.
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A3: I agree SPED and Paras for sure
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In talking about whole student the body has needs which we may take for granted and ignore.
https://t.co/uPpCfAafHQ
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a3: PE teachers who go out of their way to creating engaging physical activities for students.
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Q3b: Why is it important to share these hero qualities with students and how can this affect their lives?
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A3b: We need to model character at all times. We really can't fool students. They see more than you may think.
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They can smell it a mile away
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A3b: Same reason you do as a parent, Ss observe adults as examples, if we don't show them, what will replace it
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So true. Students need models to emulate.
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A3b: Hero qualities will take students much farther in life than an “A” on a test. Hero qualities truly make one successful.
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Yes, Yes, Yes!!! https://t.co/mJPFGmFwfz
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A3b: Same reason you do as a parent, Ss observe adults as examples, if we don't show them, what will replace it
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A3b: Ss need truth, and they need to gain appreciation for truth.
This is hard to find in books, & people sometimes hide it too.
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A3b too many anti-heroes in our popular culture. We need to teach our Ss what a real hero is.
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A3:GovPat Brown who had the vision to lead the Ca.MasterPlan for HigherEd of1960, creating modern & affordable UC/CSU/CC structure
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https://t.co/3xSiD5MPbt
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A3b: We need to model character at all times. We really can't fool students. They see more than you may think.
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A3b: For many of our Ss, we are the only ones teaching them hero qualities and ethics. Be the example or someone else will be.
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I love seeing this. When I get stuck, my students patiently teach me too. https://t.co/ZA3rix9X3Y
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A2b: seeing patience in Ss with others.
Saw S teach another in library whom she didn't even know.
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Preach on, these kids need to know what a real hero is.
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So right. Popular culture often focuses on ugly and inappropriate drama.
https://t.co/1wuuV6rz5Y
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A3b too many anti-heroes in our popular culture. We need to teach our Ss what a real hero is.
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A3b - Also model how we speak to others because they may not remember what we said but they will remember how it made them feel.
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I truly do believe most Ss do know, they may be attracted to anti-heroes, but deep down, I'm sure they know
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Any final thoughts on heroes?
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FT: Personal goal this week:
Highlight 1+ hero(es) daily.
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FT: Find a Ss exhibiting and celebrate them
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We have a way to recognize our paraprofessionals & other classified staff thanks to https://t.co/gsjUbwPJdo
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A3: Support staff are often overlooked but very deserving of recognition. Without them, things wouldn’t happen.
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FT: Be yourself, be honest and model for Ss what they will need in the future
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A3b: Ss need repeated positive guidance and reinforcement for good values. It is better to model than to tell...
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FT: Happy Anniversary ! Here's to another year of important and relevant conversations!
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Yeah, me too. I'm always optimistic about this one thing. Time will tell
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Thanks, ! Great conversation and encouragement tonight. You are all !
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