#akedchat Archive
#akedchat is a great way for Alaska-based educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday October 10, 2016
11:00 PM EDT
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Welcome to . Introduce yourself with name, location, and what you’re currently reading
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Erika in DLG. I’m currently reading Grunt by Mary Roach. It’s about the science of warfare
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Well, I certainly hope will be joining us! ! https://t.co/2j611w9Dk3
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Monday 7pm. We are going to be talking about books.
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Good evening! I'm Sue 3rd Grade teacher up in Fort Yukon. Currently reading Art of War by Sun Tzu
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Tammy Morris, based in Juneau, in Pelican tonight. Hacking Leadership (nonfiction) and The Triple Alliance (fiction)
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hmm I should put that on my reading list. Have you read art of war? Wonder how they compare!
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I listened the audiobook of that. It was fascinating!
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Hello! Jethro, Principal at Kodiak Middle School! Stoked for tonight! I love a good book.
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Is Triple Alliance historical fiction?
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Hi I'm Kadie Schmidt, library aide at Kodiak Middle. Did someone say books?
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I love how it's all about analyzing "weaknesses" & individualizing action based upon it!
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Yup. We’re talking books tonight. :-)
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Q1: Since this is Let’s talk Alaska books. Name some favorites (children’s books or grown-up books)
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A1 Great question, I need the full list of books I should read!
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Looks like a good book. You might also like Stephen King’s book On Writing
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A1: Two Old Women by Velma Wallis is great time after time.
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Love Salmon Princess (kids), Eagle Blue (about arctic basketball set in Fort Yukon), journal of voyage w/ Bering (nonfiction)
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Thanks. Stephen King hasn't had much of a pull for me, personally. This book references that one frequently!
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Two Old Women by Velma Wallis. It was impactful when I taught in Allakaket.
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One of my all time favorites is My Name Is Not Easy by Debby Dahl Edwardson
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Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey is another good Alaska book.
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Happy Monday, ! Tammy, Copper River, reading At the Bright Edge of the World ( )
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Haven't read this one, but watched a teacher last year conduct an awesome socratic seminar https://t.co/MsIbutYl0N
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Two Old Women by Velma Wallis. It was impactful when I taught in Allakaket.
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A1: I read Tisha as a teen and loved it. Should read it again to see what I think as an adult :) https://t.co/LcxCbXtmaK
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Q1: Since this is Let’s talk Alaska books. Name some favorites (children’s books or grown-up books)
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I really need to read that since Velma Wallis is from Fort Yukon!
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I read it my first year in the village and liked it. I’m with you, not sure what I would think of Tischa now.
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I also enjoyed Velma Wallis’s other book, I believe it’s called Raising Ourselves
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A1: Snow Child - love it! Any of Shelly Gill's children's books are favorites, too. https://t.co/UtAKRsD6kS
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Q1: Since this is Let’s talk Alaska books. Name some favorites (children’s books or grown-up books)
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Of course for kids anything illustrated by Shannon Cartwright
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Have you read her new book To The Bright Edge of the Earth? Not as good, but still enjoyable
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I guess we should read it again with our Alaskan educational experiences in our pockets!
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Board meeting 2nite, a student in a village is playing violin-she learned via distance with our orchestra teacher
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Q2: Let’s talk children’s books. Board books, picture books, chapter books. What do you find kids really enjoying?
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I'm a big fan of Mama Do You Love Me
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My students and I love the Amulet series by
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A2: You can never go wrong with Dr. Seuss
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Those are adorable! I might have to add to the little guy’s wish list
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A2: our Ss love Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. I can't keep them on the shelf!
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These are favorites of my niece. We read to her over Skype/FaceTime once a month.
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These digital books are neat, hadn’t seen them before
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A2:4 older kids ready 4 tough reality based n AK-Toughboy&Sister https://t.co/hz27v1rw3H
Would love2hear frm T who read w AK Ss.
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For elementary students I like Kirkpatrick Hill a lot. I'm currently reading Bo at Iditarod Creek.
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I taught Toughboy to my 5th graders in a village. It’s a tough read emotionally but they liked it
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Q3: What about middle grade and young adult books? Any favorites?
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We are reading Pax as part of the Global Read Aloud right now () Will always love Harry Potter :)
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For years it was hard to get kids to read Harry Potter, but now it's making a comeback. Thrilled!
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A3: Exit, Pursued By A Bear is for high school students. Challenging topic, very well written. https://t.co/XLIsoK6zMa
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A3: The author you mentioned earlier Rick Riordan has lots of books! https://t.co/VUjrcKKElJ
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Q3: What about middle grade and young adult books? Any favorites?
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Patrick Ness's The Knife of Never Letting Go is a favorite with middle & high school students https://t.co/XLIsoK6zMa
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A3:My Name is Mina by David Almond. I'd love to do a reading group and do all of her extraordinarily ideas.
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Q4: What's a book you've read in the past year or two that really made you think or that stuck with you?
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What was it about this book that intrigued you?
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I loved the Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo. Beautiful journey. Inspired me to start writing my own book. :)
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The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo. So many life lessons.
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Absolutely beautiful language. Thoughtful treatise on medicine, family, end of life
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What’s the book of speculation about?
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We have read 3 of our battle books! So thrilled that there is a Malala biography! Some great discussions!
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Haven't read the Alchemist in years, hould add that to my reread pile. Just reread Anne of Green Gables
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A4: The Bible :) https://t.co/b270l6DvLk
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Q4: What's a book you've read in the past year or two that really made you think or that stuck with you?
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Reading "Renegade Leadership" by right now.
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Havent read Anne of Green Gables since 5th Grade, my teacher got us into it! re-read for sure!
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Q5: You know a teacher itching to learn and improve. What are the two professional books that this teacher must read?
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Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel is also a beautiful Mexican "fairy tale" with history & food elements.
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I was privileged to see him speak at a commencement about 10 years ago. That had a huge impact on me.
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I bet! That would be awesome. https://t.co/cKzicvNR2E
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I was privileged to see him speak at a commencement about 10 years ago. That had a huge impact on me.
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A5: My professional books would be Harry Wong's First Days of School and Atwell's In The Middle
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Q6: Let's close with this: How do you find out about new books?
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https://t.co/b0a7Q1zUIp SPARK by Ratey. Designing schools for how brains & bodies work. Zero hour fitness. Brainbased movement.
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Wong was one of our AKT2 "textbooks" along with "Why didn't I learn this in college" https://t.co/k8XbtZX0Eu
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A5: My professional books would be Harry Wong's First Days of School and Atwell's In The Middle
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Nancie Atwell will forever be my #1 Teacher Hero! Brilliant woman. https://t.co/PVE6c73zoO
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A5: My professional books would be Harry Wong's First Days of School and Atwell's In The Middle
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A6: Found out about a lot tonight on ! :) Twitter & Pinterest give me leads. Love for suggestio… https://t.co/2489Pv1ftB
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Q6: Let's close with this: How do you find out about new books?
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A6: Many tweet with - It's Monday What Are You Reading. Also an active chat monthly
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and are other great ways to find out about books
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Those are some of my favorites too! Do cookbooks count as books? Also Perfume is a great sensory read, very dark tho
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A6: Get so inspired just looking into a bookstore!
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is another great source. If they give it a star I trust that it will be amazing.
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A6: Also, my mom is an avid reader and often sends me books or recommends
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Often I listen for references in educator talks.
At Learning Forward conference - got a list of best pro… https://t.co/tBSi3Afqfk
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Q6: Let's close with this: How do you find out about new books?
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I think I would be broke if I had access to a bookstore. :-) Luckily, we have a great library.
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I hear a lot of things from movie/tv adaptions. Game of thrones is better in print. Loved Room. Pride & Prejudice & Zombies...
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Do share, ! Would love to see that list! https://t.co/Tijo0ArxZ4
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Often I listen for references in educator talks.
At Learning Forward conference - got a list of best pro… https://t.co/tBSi3Afqfk
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Q6: Let's close with this: How do you find out about new books?
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Would love to look at this list. I’m in need of a new professional read.
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Thanks for hosting, ! Fun chat tonight! My reading list has grown. :)
