Educational Links 5/28/17

Spotlight on literacy: What educators need to know

http://www.educationdive.com/news/spotlight-on-literacy-what-educators-need-to-know/442295/

Can After-School Programs Benefit Students' Social and Emotional Health?

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/urban_education_reform/2017/05/can_after_school_programs_benefit_students_social_and_emotional_health_in_louisville.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

New Resources On Ramadan

https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2017/05/27/new-resources-on-ramadan/

Teaching Strategies: Use Cooperative Learning to Stimulate Class Discussions

http://www.teachhub.com/teaching-strategies-use-cooperative-learning-stimulate-class-discussions 

Types of Learning Disabilities

 http://www.understandingspecialeducation.com/learning-disorders.html

Cultural Activities Matter

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2017/05/cultural-activity-matters.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FLUdSt+%28Special+Needs+Digest%29

16 APPS THAT SUPPORT THE CREATIVE PROCESS

http://www.theedadvocate.org/16-apps-support-creative-process/

Creativity is more than the ability to paint a pretty picture; it is a way in which original ideas are born and how they take form. It is about pushing boundaries, solving problems and bringing together skills in unique ways.  In a recent poll, 60% of CEO’s agreed that creativity was the most important skill to have in the workplace. With that in mind, it is important that we start turning to technology to facilitates the creative process. Through technology, we are not only offered new mediums but ways in which to organize our thoughts. Below are 16 apps that will support the creative process for both artists and big thinkers.

Hot Fun In The Summertime

Hot Fun In The Summertime 

End of the spring and here she comes back 

Hi, hi, hi, hi there  

Them summer days, those summer days
That's when I had most of my fun back  

Hi, hi, hi, hi there  

Them summer days, those summer days
I 'Cloud nine' when I want to 

Out of school, yeah 

County fair in the country sun  

And everything, it's true, ooh, yeah, yeah
Hot fun in the summertime Hot fun in the summertime  

Hot fun in the summertime  Hot fun in the summertime
First of the fall and then she goes back 

Bye, bye, bye, bye there  

Them summer days, those summer days
'Boop-boop-ba-boop-boop' when I want to Out of school 

 County fair in the country sun 

And everything, it's cool, ooh, yeah
Hot fun in the summertime Hot fun in the summertime 

Hot fun in the summertime

Sly & the Family Stone - Hot Fun in the Summertime 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ahhmiuyko0 

This would be the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar. I still maintain that if you're visiting one city in America, make it San Diego.

 

Summer Activity: Can You Swim?

Olympic Gold Medal Winner Cullen Jones and the Make a Splash Initiative http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/lane9/news/USA/34367.asp?q=Water-Safety-Make-a-Splash-Tour-Featuring-Cullen-Jones-Hits-New-York

Swimming is so much fun--as close to flying as you can imagine. But lots of kids don't have instruction in swimming and water safety. And, btw, grown-ups, do you swim? Or do you just sit by the pool/lake/river/ocean and watch the kids have fun? Let's get with it! Just for safety's sake if nothing else. And girls and ladies, wet hair shouldn't deter you. There are caps, if desired. Sunburn shouldn't deter you--wear a tee shirt and waterproof sunblock, and watch the time. Find a cool summer hat. Too fat, too skinny? Who cares. And if you swim enough, it will give you a marvelous, smooth, muscular bod, and improve your physical and mental health amazingly. Mostly,  IT IS JUST SO MUCH FUN! And we're not even discussing games, sports, and activities involving water. Here is some inspiration to learn:

Simone Manuel,, USA 2016

"The gold medal wasn't just for me. It was for people that came before me and inspired me to stay in the sport. For people who believe that they can't do it. I hope I'm an inspiration to others to get out there and try swimming. You might be pretty good at it."

See girls, swim caps can look cute.

Water Safety Make a Splash Tour Featuring Cullen Jones Hits New York

http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/lane9/news/USA/34367.asp?q=Water-Safety-Make-a-Splash-Tour-Featuring-Cullen-Jones-Hits-New-York 

The Importance Of Swimming Lessons For Safety, Health and Enjoyment

http://www.enjoy-swimming.com/importance-of-swimming.html 

17 yr old Lia Neal wins Olympic swim medal

Why Is It Important to Know How to Swim?

http://www.livestrong.com/article/457393-why-is-it-important-to-know-how-to-swim/ 

5 reasons swimming lessons are important for older kids and tweens

http://www.chicagonow.com/tween-us/2013/10/tween-pool-swimming-lessons/ 

Confidence in the water--oh yeah.

Disabled Swimmers Gus and Nia Swimming at Northern Arena 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcCs9nWl7ZY 

What's Good About Being a Swimmer

http://swimming.about.com/od/swimworkouts/a/swim_benefit.htm 

 

What's good about being a swimmer? Well, guys, you can look like Michael Phelps. http://www.michaelphelpsfoundation.org/

 

Educational Links 5/27/17

For These Families, Vouchers Bring A Needed Change

http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/05/22/527632904/homeschooling-makes-learning-personal-for-some-special-education-students?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20170526

Mixed Emotions on Trump's Education Budget

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/rick_hess_straight_up/2017/05/mixed_emotions_on_trumps_education_budget.html?cmp=soc-edit-fb

Color as You Go Summer Reading Challenge Bookmark

https://www.weareteachers.com/summer-reading-challenge-bookmark/

Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event

https://childmind.org/guide/helping-children-cope-traumatic-event/

Whole-class punishment? That's a war crime, Miss

https://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-news/whole-class-punishment-thats-a-war-crime-miss

Practical Ed Tech Handbook 2017 - From the Archive

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/

Life Isn’t Fair, But Education Should Be

http://teachthought.com/pedagogy/education-system-teaching-action-learning-process/?utm_content=bufferce2f9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Let’s take a moment to separate some ideas that get confused.   As a backdrop, let’s consider that there is inherent inaccessibility of education.There is a sentient that those working from disadvantaged positions should adjust—repackage themselves to find “success” working with a “thing” not designed for them.    It’s a fair argument that has as its evidence the continued expenditure of billions of dollars to push that “thing’s” lifeless body along in spite of itself. 

But it’s unfair to call education lethargic or fat or unresponsive without calling ourselves out in the process. Education can never be untangled from society. That’s where academia and corporate/industrialist thought gets you.

Educational Links 5/26/17

A Powerful Way to End the School Year

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/powerful-way-to-end-school-year-donna-wilson-marcus-conyers?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20EdutopiaNewContent%20%28Edutopia%29

Summer must! 5 ways to support struggling readers

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2017/05/05/summer-support-struggling-readers/

Six Great Tool For Creating Classroom Newspapers

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2017/05/6-great-tools-for-creating-classroom.html

Here Come the Tears: Why I Cry at the End of Every School Year

https://www.weareteachers.com/saying-goodbye-to-students/

Do Teachers Belong in the Schoolhouse or on the School Board?

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/edugeek_guide/2017/05/do_teachers_belong_in_the_scho.html?utm_content=buffer59ca3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

27 Signs You Have Dyspraxia, aka Developmental Coordination Disorder

https://www.bustle.com/p/27-signs-you-have-dyspraxia-aka-developmental-coordination-disorder-58912

PBL and STEAM Education: A Natural Fit

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/pbl-and-steam-natural-fit-andrew-miller?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20EdutopiaNewContent%20%28Edutopia%29

Both project-based learning and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) education are growing rapidly in our schools. Some schools are doing STEAM, some are doing PBL, and some are leveraging the strengths of both. Both PBL and STEAM help schools target rigorous learning and problem solving. As many teachers know, STEAM education isn't just the course content—it’s the process of being scientists, mathematicians, engineers, artists, and technological entrepreneurs. Here are some ways that PBL and STEAM can complement each other in your classroom and school.

Barbeque or Cookout?

So, you call it barbeque or cookout? Maybe grilling.

We've always called it barbeque. Maybe its a western thing. Mesquite wood, secret recipe barbeque sauce.

I'm surprised there's not a cooking show called Barbeque Wars.

Here in the desert, don't have to worry so much about bugs--Avon's Skin So Soft is a great insect repellant, BTW. 
And if you are a vegetarian, don't ever feel left out. Apparently anything can be barbequed.

The All-American Tofu dog.

Had to put up something offbeat. Barbequed salad?

http://home.lifegoesstrong.com/slideshow/offbeat-food-cook-grill-slideshow-image/offbeat-food-cook-grill-salad

Here's some music to barbeque by:

God Bless the USA, and anything by the Boss.

I'm proud to be an American - American Soldier Tribute 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZZf619DIpo 

 Bruce Springsteen - Born In The U.S.A. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZD4ezDbbu4 

Educational Links 5/25/17

4 wireless network goals for schools

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2017/05/03/4-wireless-network-goals-schools/

[Self-Test] Could Your Child Have an Executive Function Deficit?

https://www.additudemag.com/screener-executive-function-deficit-symptoms-test-children/

I hear too many stories of teachers being left in tears

https://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-views/i-hear-too-many-stories-teachers-being-left-tears-academy-chain

The Myth of the Brain/Body Dichotomy

http://corwin-connect.com/2017/05/myth-brainbody-dichotomy/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=socialnetwork

Using Guided Relaxation in the Classroom

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/guided-relaxation

Here's What Betsy DeVos Said Wednesday On Capitol Hill

http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/05/24/529707712/here-s-what-betsy-devos-said-today-on-capitol-hill?

Qualified teachers are choosing not to teach in our schools — I am one of them

http://hechingerreport.org/qualified-teachers-choosing-not-teach-schools-one/

We must care for the teachers in our lives, helping them attend to the stress that comes with the job of caring for young people living in, often, adverse conditions.  Finally, it is time to say thank you to teachers and celebrate their contributions to our communities the way we acknowledge, celebrate and compensate first responders, professional athletes, actors and pop stars.