#spedchat Archive
#spedchat is a Twitter hashtag used for (1) daily, continuous research and resource sharing on issues related to and effecting students with disabilities, & (2) a scheduled weekly Twitter chat on Tuesday nights from 9:00-10:00 EST.
Tuesday May 17, 2016
Welcome to - Introduce yourself, tell where you are from, & what you do. Don't forget to use the hashtag for each tweet.
Welcome to - Introduce yourself, tell where you are from, & what you do. Don't forget to use the hashtag for each tweet.
I'm Jodi from Indiana! SpEd teacher in alternative HS setting & private AT/AAC consultant.
Tonight's will be an education sharefest! Be ready to share your favorite books, resources, apps, software, & stuff.
Hi!! Britt from Massachusetts! I teach sixth grade special education … and today was a lon day
Angela from coastal SC, author and consultant. First timer!
Hi there :) Emma from Thunder Bay. I am an occasional teacher for HS. Currently finishing a MEd
Sierra, special ed major at Ohio University.
Thanks to for co-moderating tonight! Everything suggested will be recorded here after this : https://t.co/fuOBo9HVvE
Thanks for joining ! You picked a great night for your first time! :)
Angie Boone middle school sped teacher from Kansas
Hi! Erin from NJ. I teach SpEd at a private non profit. Tonight is my first chat!
Welcome back for another ! Has your semester wrapped up so you can breathe a little?
Emily from NC. I teach HS EC and first timer on here
Welcome to your first . Thanks for joining - hope you find some great resources tonight!
Laura here from Indiana with INI Schools
Yep. And now I am taking a summer class.
First chat ever? If so, congrats!
Welcome to your first ! Thanks for joining us!
We will post questions as Q1, Q2, etc.. Please tweet your response with A1, A2, etc. Don't forget to add to each tweet!
We will post questions as Q1, Q2, etc.. Please tweet your response with A1, A2, etc. Don't forget to add to each tweet!
Brooke here from Indiana, SpEd director
Joe from DPCDSB, joining in.
Q1: What books should every educator have sitting on their night stands? What are the must reads?
Thanks for joining tonight!
Great to see you for another ! Is your school year winding down?
thank you! I'm excited to explore and check out
A1: I am afraid I have an autobiography by Elvis Costello on my nightstand….but you should have Lost in School by Ross Greene
A1: Anything Ross Green, Teach Like a Champion, & I adore Torey Hayden books.
Chloe from Barrie, ON joining in a little late. I am a masters of education student.
Darla from Indiana, AT Coordinator.
A1: Teach Like a Champion
You've officially made tonight's international now. ;)
A1: Ross Greene; Learn Like A Pirate
A1: Currently super interested in social justice- loving book: "Is everyone really equal" by Sensoy and DiAngelo (2012)
5 days with students for me! Not that I'm counting....
A1: Wow! Tough question. I'd say Pat Conroy's beautiful ode to Ts The Water Is Wide is a must-read. I recommend it to ALL Ts.
A1: Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz, Lost at School Ross Greene
Nikki Morrow...inclusion teacher at Decatur Middle School in Indianapolis
A1) Other People’s Children by Lisa Delpit this is a great book for all educators.
Thanks for joining again tonight! Can't wait for your input on resources!
Joining a little late! Becca here, a sped teacher in New Orleans! Thanks for having me. I can't wait to learn from y'all
Love that book, too - but too technical for some Ts I work with. Weird, but it's not for everyone.
Adding this to my summer reading list now.
interesting! What do you think so far?
A1: AMPLIFY by is amazing! Also, Discovering Media Literacy by another excellent read!
Thanks for joining tonight!
A1: Reading now: The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules by Jennifer Cook O'Toole. Aware of social skills Ss need to know.
A1: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
I have heard of this book and it sounds great! It is on my summer reading list.
Love that book! I return to it often. Also What Is It About Me That You Can't Teach? Another good one.
A1: Blended by Michael Horn is my newest read
I learned a lot from this book for breaking down instruction better for Ss. Things I'd forgot to remember. https://t.co/Bw4t9j2Rge
A1: Reading now: The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules by Jennifer Cook O'Toole. Aware of social skills Ss need to know.
Q2: Best software, apps, links, &or favorite devices for Learning Disabilities (this list should be HUGE)! Give everything u love!
Jodie IS from Ohio! ... A1: love Innovator's Mindset by , Mindset by Dweck & Shifting the Monkey T. Whitaker
A1: Everything Ross Greene, One Child by Torey Hayden & What Great Teachers do Differently.
A1: I just read Quiet by Susan Cain - about introverts and how schools shortchange them. Excellent.
I've never heard of this book, but the title has me. Adding to my list!
I love it. I never realized how I'm misusing terms (race vs ethnicity) Its challenges me 2 critcally think in new way
A2: My very favorite software is 's Read & Write, Read & Write for Google, and their app, Read&Write.
A2: One of my favorite tools is 's uPAR assessment for determining reading support needs for any/all students.
A2: My new 'go to' website is https://t.co/JQ9PSS3qr9 The kids are so engaged when you tie one of these to a biovideo on youtube
I have also become aware of certain situations that we take for granted, such as proper thank-you's.
Would you recommend for a book study?
I did my 6th grade book report on One Child and decided I was going to be Torey Hayden when I grew up.
A2: is the most awesome sauce literacy based resource for students who qualify
Yes...... powerful things to think about. And I'm married to an introvert - I'm highly extroverted.
A2: , , SMART Ideas, WordQ
A2: can't live w/out GD, SnapType Pro, iWordQ, ModMath and Explain Everything apps!
A2: Im currently loving Boardmakers online program and the ability to link it to a free app and send stuff home
I am adding this to my reading list
Q3: Give us your go-to tools or resources for all things BEHAVIOR - data tracking, monitoring, social story, whatever you love!
A2:Our school has 1:1 IPads. Love the Notability Ap, Adobe Voice, and Keynote. All ways Ss can create
A3: Mind the Gap visuals. Game changer!
A2: for taking notes @ HS level!
A2: Speech to Text/Text to Speech & other accessibility tools on iPad, iBooks Author to simplify language on books, Khan Academy
A2: we have laptops for students at my school...although they prefer their phones...i send/share items with them
that sounds amazing! Checking this out! https://t.co/3qNNih4ZA6
A2: Im currently loving Boardmakers online program and the ability to link it to a free app and send stuff home
A3: As a supply, I only get to leave notes for Ts or ask administration for assistance
A2 Websites: Love Newsela, ReadWorks, ReadWriteThink, PebbleGo, TumbleBooks
Can you tell me more about these?
Of course, as the extrovert I am, I got excited about parts of it and read them aloud to hubby!
A2 also zaption and edpuzzle for breaking down videos to check for comp
A3: I teach OCS and my students take note of a behavior (relate job skill) when we discuss their check
A2) Stories 2 Learn is also a great app for children with autism
Teachers say "The Industries of the Future" by A. Ross is a great read to help understand students' college/career needs. .
I often do social stories and activities 2 practice spell/voc/word rec links right 2 their account on their iPad@home
A3: I have to say Google forms and spreadsheet is powerful and easy for data collection and can be shared!
A3: On the iPads, Symbol Support is good for social stories. Many Ts in Ontario are using Class Dojo.
Google has to be the greatest thing to happen to education! How did we ever teach before it? https://t.co/9zG4vWpwMc
A3: I have to say Google forms and spreadsheet is powerful and easy for data collection and can be shared!
A3) ClassDojo is a great tool for behavior management
A3: I used general class management. Model good classroom behaviour 3/4 days = game day +treats on FRI
This not only equality of opportunity.
I know! And with the speech to text built it gafe have been a game changer for my kids
A3: I used google to communicate and share btwn my ta's. It was a huge help for behavior monitoring and documenting
My school corp uses Microsoft & OneDrive instead of Chrome & its awesomeness. KILLS me!!
A3: has several social narratives on their website
it's a great way to prime. make the visual together, review it before entering a situation or environment
A3: A colleague had 5 marks/strikethrough method 4 classroom behaviour. Could get 5 or -5. Up 2 student This worked more 4 phones
Q4: Social Skill - Tech or resources to support soc skills frm community life skills to social mdia. Your recomendatons favs w/Ss?
Hi ! Kelli in IN. A1: I'm reading that book NOW. Ditto on the positive feedback.
1:1 is amazing! all Ss engaged in learning.
A3: Google Docs, Sheets and Forms...makes data tracking so easy while in an inclusion setting (with access to an iPad)
I think about the students I can help...hs is ruff
A4: my school uses model and it is awesome with great resources to explicitly teach social skills
A3: 5 pt scales, created by student and monitored by student. Teach them to regulate their own emotions
A3: Luckily, I haven’t really needed support… We have mutual respect.. but open to suggestions for anything ..
They are anti-anything else but Microsoft. It's a losing battle on my part. I show Ss so they have the resource at home.
A3: As a whole class, students earned "football" by Friday lunch to eat in the room
A4: Green Screen/Movie Maker apps to film social stories for students to view
It has been so awesome for my Ss, they are creating amazing things with tech https://t.co/G8uNwajeDi
1:1 is amazing! all Ss engaged in learning.
What are the main points to that model?
Q4: Model Me Kids DVDs...yes I know old school...what's a DVD? :)
Lost at School one of the best books I've ever read!
I like the idea of doing a movie!
That Mod Math app is free! It will "have you at hello" for sure!
A4: I have old fashioned conversation/model how a conversation is supposed to go and explain engagement in real life
My principal found out today that I hv Ss hide to use read-aloud text on their cell phones during my class. Oops...
A3 Just started school live app after finding it on twitter a few weeks ago. So far so good.
My classroom still has a VCR! And only a VCR! ;)
Q4: Social Skills - Tech or resources to support Ss from community life skills to social media. Your recommendations for favs Ss?
. I agree. Green screen technology is brilliant if utilized creatively! I like the DoInk app! Easy and fun!
May I ask - do Ss attitude change if Ts uses shorthand in social media with class?
lol, it breaks my heart that Jodi has been ripped away from GD.
My internet is acting up at home..what was Q4?
It's seriously the hardest part of my job. So many built-in AT options for Ss that we can't use!
Fair https://t.co/y5yxspM1eE
A4: I have old fashioned conversation/model how a conversation is supposed to go and explain engagement in real life
A4: I like student created lessons on social skills through Google slides, and animation, and screencastify
Too bad you have to hide, today's Ss will never be w/o tech in their pockets! https://t.co/HXyU1cfMpa
My principal found out today that I hv Ss hide to use read-aloud text on their cell phones during my class. Oops...
I welcome sympathy. Send assistive tech to make me feel better. I'm not allowed to touch iPads, either.
is a must tonight. I'm in resource overload and LOVING every second of it 😁
Q5: Put on your teacher hats now. What’s best for lessons/presentations/lectures/teachering? Share everything you've seen!
A4 Nothing beats PRACTICE. Wer lucky enough to go into community 1+ time a wk.Prac social skills and come back n reflect together!
A5: I just saw Ted Dintersmith’s “Most Likely to Succeed” and it was pretty darn motivating..
Just know the withdrawal is severe and excruciating for this AT junkie. My Ss suffer. Pretty much no tech.
A4: one of my favs for priming and creating social narratives
Very true! Reflection time is so important. https://t.co/p0s3H6IGcQ
A4 Nothing beats PRACTICE. Wer lucky enough to go into community 1+ time a wk.Prac social skills and come back n reflect together!
A5: I do love the SMART board and for interactive, tactile lessons and modelling.
A4: relate to real life and work and best practice always wins
A5: love and trying out my first ever tomorrow!
A5: I have seen Kahoot! used before- it was a lot of fun
A5: . Padlet and it's free!
A5:So simple, but when the teacher talks for less than 5 minutes, then students practice.. repeat...
Before I forget, anyone!! pls email or msg me for a chapter about sped Ss from my next book - on vocab instruction.
Do you guys have one in every classroom? https://t.co/Sme9Kk0I75
A5: I do love the SMART board and for interactive, tactile lessons and modelling.
A5: Our Sts love quiz games like Kahoot...instant engagement
A5: I used a BINGO version of phases of the moon instead
A5: sometimes though nothing beats a solid I-we-you delivery to learn new skills
We have one in our building and it seems to be more hassle than actually being useful. Could be operator, though.
A5: Show Me app, Notability, Google Slides for Digital Interactive notebooks, Educreations
A5: Or a secret message on a balloon via electrostatics and teams have to successfully find what other team wrote
Kahoot is always a crowd pleaser (music too) https://t.co/lgo5RI4EUQ
A5: Our Sts love quiz games like Kahoot...instant engagement
A5: Explain Everything app. Even has great math supports built in!
Love . So many applications for Ts and kids love using it.
I've seen it used fabulously in multiple disabilities classrooms, but not anything exceptional in gen ed.
A5: my kiddos enjoy playing a board game (ie chutes and ladders) to review basic math facts
Q6: Best math tech, apps, & resources (any level - from number sense to calculus) - what do you use and love?
This is on my list to look into next year! https://t.co/5ttWPAaugX
A5: Explain Everything app. Even has great math supports built in!
A6: I like Khan Academy to help Ss see steps for solving math. Sometimes, it takes too long for me to attend, though.
A6: I like Khan Academy to help Ss see steps for solving math. Sometimes, it takes too long for me to attend, though.
really! That's unfortunate if teachers are using it well.
A6 I discovered sums of recently great game for practicing math facts
I have one, sometimes it's a pain, but I can have Ss actively participate in lesson https://t.co/BzgU8hUCeg
We have one in our building and it seems to be more hassle than actually being useful. Could be operator, though.
Is it just called "Sums of?" Is it online? Tell me more!
That was literally my undergrad life lol well 1st yr anyway :P
I'm in a lot of classrooms. So few Ts use the Smart Boards well.
I love Notability, so many things you can do!
I agree. I think it comes down to training, investment, initiative, and the teacher. With anything.
Best thing I do is have "family/team" meeting at the beginning of each week. Just sets the tone for the week!
Q7: Language Arts-Reading & Writing tech or resources you swear by. Any level. From the alphabet to dissertations.
seriously, we saw a S bring grade up from F to A in 4 weeks after using it in math
A6: I have seen teachers use KH Math - gives students missions and ribbons for successful completion
have you seen mathantics on you tube? Shorter with animations
A6: and are amazing! Also follow she has great resources
A6: You said the M word! Our school uses Mathletics for reinforcement.I used to cry when they used Study Island#throwmealifejacket
So many times, I'm like, "Dude, couldn't there be a text version below the video? Speed it along. Math faster!"
No! How do I not know about this?!? I will be looking at it tomorrow!!
A7: are all great resources
A6: PhotoMath app allows u 2 take photo of math problem, shows you steps to solve it. Free. Seriously.
A6: Photomath app. It's free. Try it! U will be amazed AND Ss can independently check math work, etc. It's a great HW tool 4 sure
I used to be like "Why can't you do MORE COMPLEX ones" like the ones in uni? lol xD
checking this out! thanks
did a lesson on zero exponents, Khan Academy gave why, didn't just give the rule https://t.co/FvfYDCar2P
A6: I like Khan Academy to help Ss see steps for solving math. Sometimes, it takes too long for me to attend, though.
A6: I also like used wolframalpha . You type in what you need solved. They complete it and show you the steps on how they did it.
Q8: I need to admit that I video myself reading homework assignments and post them to youtube & have found entire novels
Why can't they do the ones the kids in my resource class need me to teach them to do?!?!
Thank you! Always looking for math resources!
Ha! we've got shared wavelength happening this evening!
A7: w/ account. Use free PAR assessment to decide if a good fit.
I've been tutoring zero exponents this week. I'm with the kids - who puts a 0 exponent outside of a math problem?
Q8: You've been waiting for this - Best tech, apps, devices, or resources for visual supports & schedules.
A6: use Fast Facts ap for multi, it's a fun game, not just flash cards
A7: and my way lower ones starfall
A8: I love using for creating video models. Also love app for step-by-step photo modeling.
Sum dog, iXl, first in math, study island, lexia learning, reading a-z... All good resources
Exactly. That is math for the sole sake of torture.
A8: schedules...my modern life saver Google Calendar and docs (share & visual aids)
A8: Choiceworks app, hands down. Visual and video prompting. Visual timers. EASY to use and quick set up.
A8: We use FTVS, and ChoiceWorks on iPads- as well as Boardmaker on the PC. We have not yet upgraded to Boardmaker online.
One of my students said this about a story problem last week! "Who would EAT that, Miss Click? He'd die!" https://t.co/Oq4eJwe4Bj
A9: I need to skip this one because I am a disorganized mess and I think it’s ok…So, I have handlers
Definitely Reading A-Z, I have used it as a curriculum! https://t.co/XiJZNg5eVP
Sum dog, iXl, first in math, study island, lexia learning, reading a-z... All good resources
A8: My Ts use good ol' boardmaker and Symbol Stix by for Visual Supports
always tell my Ss, sometimes it's the learning process that's important, not the content
Q9: Let's share some "just for fun" resources that engage, motivate, or reward Ss. What do they love at school?
this was my favorite tweet of tonight! I feel you!
A9: Food. Tims. Dairy Queen. More Food :P lol
Woohooo! i live and die by my google calendar https://t.co/AU3BHTmXoF
A8: schedules...my modern life saver Google Calendar and docs (share & visual aids)
A8: I LOVE Symbol Stix!!!
A9: when I give my students a vacation day (they don't have to report to their job site)
And when we put letters into it, whoa, minds blown!
There is a good list in the shared doc from previous sharefests, too.
my Ss love schoolhouse rocks...makes me soooo happy!
A9: My students are motivated to learn when they WANT to know…and when we can listen to music
is hands down our students favorite tool (and mine) for digital canvas creations and MORE! Please check it out!
A9: videos...dance parties
Students love eating lunch with teachers! It's a great way to get to know the Ss on a personal level! I always bring a small treat
They feel SO smart when they can do letter math, though! :)
I've used almost every single app on those lists. I'm telling you...you want to stick with Choiceworks or FTVS HD.
A9: music choice...my Ss love to choose what station
I still can't multiply without singing. Since 1988.
A9: A Ts would read riddles to class and Ss would solve. Answer was so 'simple' , class would groan and be 0_0 but what MORE :D
A9: the snowball game at the end of the Positive Penguins app. They love it.
A9: ‘Can we go OUTSIDE?” is a huge motivator..even if we just walk around the building!
Has any tried mystery hangouts or Skype?
Q10: Last one! What favorite apps, software, or other resources do you love & consider must-haves that you haven't yet shared?
A9: games with Ss, teaches social skills, amazed at how many don't know how to play card or board games
A9: The Plickers app...our S's are obsessed with having their own QR codes to respond & instant feedback is a perk for T's
no but i really want to....like, i personally want to. And Breakout Edu? I guess this is like the cool thing now?
A9: Low tech: speaking in dif voices! I'd get high performance in my Arnold Schwarzenegger T voice. Haha https://t.co/gDpvamBwMc
We had PARCC testing this week and I must have said, “Derrr iz no bathroom!” a million times:)
You guys, I'm DYING in my tech-free environment w/all this awesome stuff out there! Share when you do it!
A10: I'm pretty in love with the app Unstuck right now. Helping kids process through social emotional problems
A10: hoping to learn Sketch Notes this summer
A10: was probably already shared, but is indispensable for organizing our blended learning programs & home communication
This is what I need!! I am going to check it out ! Thank you!
I think I say that about 10 times every day. About 2 kids will know what it's from & the rest think I'm nuts!
i have a visual of you wilting away like a dead flower. i'm scared for you.
Another to add to my list! App or website https://t.co/p3FIi9zZaJ
A10: I'm pretty in love with the app Unstuck right now. Helping kids process through social emotional problems
I think my district is going to be getting Breakout Boxes, sounds exciting! https://t.co/GVV2p8QkB4
no but i really want to....like, i personally want to. And Breakout Edu? I guess this is like the cool thing now?
omg. this i have to heard.
I just read that in that voice! Ha ha
We will storify this chat and post later tonight so you can catch any missed tweets & check out all the posted links & resources.
omg. this i need to hear.
A10: Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms & Slides
Thanks for an awesome chat night Everyone :) Had a lot of fun as always ^_^ and Thanks for hosting :D
See you Tuesday, 5/24, at 9:00 pm EST for the next chat.
Good night, everyone! Have a great week!!
