Educational Links 9/21/17

Why Students Forget—and What You Can Do About It

https://www.edutopia.org/article/why-students-forget-and-what-you-can-do-about-it

8 Reasons I Think Home Assistant Devices Are the Future of Assistive Technology

https://www.understood.org/en/community-events/blogs/expert-corner/2017/09/14/8-reasons-i-think-home-assistant-devices-are-the-future-of-assistive-technology

How Virtual Teaching Helps Remote K–12 School Districts

https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2017/09/how-virtual-teaching-helps-remote-k-12-school-districts

ADDitude Magazine: Free Downloads

https://www.additudemag.com/downlteaching methods, assistive technologyoad/

Being Popular: Why it Consumes Teens and Continues to Affect Adults

https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2017/09/19/being-popular-why-it-consumes-teens-and-continues-to-affect-adults/

The Teacher’s Guides To Technology And Learning

http://www.edudemic.com/guides/

Practical Ed Tech Tip of the Week – Collaboratively Create Video Playlists

http://practicaledtech.com/2017/09/17/practical-ed-tech-tip-of-the-week-collaboratively-create-video-playlists/

There is a lot of great educational content on YouTube. The challenge that many teachers and students have is finding and keeping track of it all. Turn on the collaboration feature when you start making a playlist and then work with your colleagues to develop lists of educational videos for your students. You could also have students collaborate with you or their classmates to create a playlist of review videos. In the video embedded below I demonstrate how to collaboratively create a YouTube playlist.

Educational Links 9/20/17

Protecting Student Privacy on Social Media

https://www.edutopia.org/article/protecting-student-privacy-social-media?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EdutopiaNewContent+%28Edutopia%29

Let's Be Honest: Professional Bullying in Schools Is a Thing

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teacher_leader_voices/2017/09/lets_be_honest_professional_bu.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

10 easy steps to make your classroom dyslexia-friendly

https://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-views/10-easy-steps-make-your-classroom-dyslexia-friendly

THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON ART

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/lifestyle/your-brain-on-art/?deferJs=true&outputType=default-article&utm_term=.b2c37d30ce1f

Learn and Collaborate With Students Worldwide

http://www.techlearning.com/app-of-the-day/0011/epals/70763

Two edtech champions to join White House offices as fellows

http://edscoop.com/edtech-champions-recognized-among-new-white-house-fellows

Tch Tips: Four Ways to Communicate with Families

https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2017/09/20/tch-tips-families/

Depending on when your school year started, you’ve probably made it through the initial sprint of setting up routines, establishing the foundation for your class culture, and everything in between. Now as you move into the fall, it’s time to evaluate and refine your communication with families.

Teaching Is Understanding Child Development

1. Child Development Tracker

Use the Child Development Tracker to get insights on the stages of growth.
http://www.pbs.org/parents/child-development


2. Child Development

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/childdevelopment/index.html

 3. T. Berry Brazelton, M.D.

http://www.brazelton-institute.com/berrybio.html 

4. Middle Childhood Development

http://www.childdevelopmentmedia.com/middle-childhood-development.html 

5. Developmental Issues With Pre-Adolescents

http://www.livestrong.com/article/125347-developmental-issues-preadolescents/ 

6. Adolescent Stages of Development

http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-development/teens_stages.shtml 

7.  Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development

http://ehlt.flinders.edu.au/education/DLiT/2000/Piaget/stages.htm 

I like Piaget and his beret.

Educational Links 9/19/17

There’s No Such Thing As Being Bad at Math: How Neuroscience Is Changing the Equation

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-09-18-there-s-no-such-thing-as-being-bad-at-math-how-neuroscience-is-changing-the-equation

Valuing and Enjoying the Process of Learning

http://www.bamradionetwork.com/student-centric-strategies/4487-valuing-and-enjoying-the-process-of-learning

Should I Go Straight to the Principal to Get Services?

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/partnering-with-childs-school/working-with-childs-teacher/should-i-go-straight-to-the-principal-to-get-services?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

Extreme student behavior: 7 traps to avoid when NOTHING seems to work

https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/truth-for-teachers-podcast/extreme-student-behavior-7-traps-avoid-nothing-seems-work/

Re-Focus Your Students with Three Balance Breaks

http://special-ism.com/re-focus-your-students-with-three-balance-breaks/

MOTOR SKILLS AND MORE! WORKING ON A VERTICAL SURFACE

http://theinspiredtreehouse.com/motor-skills-and-more-working-on-a-vertical-surface/

Supporting Students' Social, Emotional, and Academic Development: The Evidence Base for How We Learn

https://assets.aspeninstitute.org/content/uploads/2017/09/SEAD-Research-Brief-9.12_updated-web.pdf

Compelling research demonstrates what parents have always known—the success of young people in school and beyond is inextricably linked to healthy social and emotional development. Students who have a sense of belonging and purpose, who can work well with classmates and peers to solve problems, who can plan and set goals, and who can persevere through challenges— in addition to being literate, numerate, and versed in scientific concepts and ideas—are more likely to maximize their opportunities and reach their full potential. 

Extreme student behavior: 7 traps to avoid when NOTHING seems to work

Educational Links 9/18/17

What Parents Need to Know About Project-Based Learning

http://www.gettingsmart.com/2017/09/what-parents-need-to-know-about-project-based-learning/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Getting%20Smart&utm_content=What%20Parents%20Need%20to%20Know%20About%20Project-Based%20Learning

The Challenge of Developing an Academic Curriculum That Addresses Social Emotional Learning

http://www.educationworld.com/a_news/challenge-developing-academic-curriculum-addresses-social-emotional-learning-300252097

Why Executive Function Skills Take So Long To Fully Develop

https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2017/05/26/why-executive-function-skills-take-so-long-to-fully-develop/

What is Competency Based Learning?

http://edtechreview.in/dictionary/2920-what-is-competency-based-learning?utm_content=bufferae3ba&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Managing Time Without a Bell Schedule

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/work_in_progress/2017/09/managing_time_without_a_bell_s.html

Google Extends Digital Literacy Training to Teachers

https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2017/09/google-extends-digital-literacy-training-teachers

Digital citizenship has stepped into the forefront of a modern-day education. Experts indicate that as schools roll out tech, they also need to be rolling out digital citizenship education.

Tech giant Google heeded that call and partnered with experts to launch Be Internet Awesome, an interactive campaign that educates students on how best to act on the internet.

Educational Links 9/17/17

Collaborative Projects Can Work in Any Subject

http://www.spencerauthor.com/collaborativeprojects/

Apps That Boost Social Skills

https://www.additudemag.com/apps-that-improve-social-skills/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=parent

Children Need Close Pals, Not Popularity

https://www.wsj.com/article_email/children-need-close-pals-not-popularity-1505485670-lMyQjAxMTI3NjE4NjgxNDY3Wj/

Autism’s Drug Problem

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2017/09/autisms-drug-problem.html

Are We in the Process of Rolling Back Standardized Testing?

http://www.bamradionetwork.com/trumped/4494-are-we-in-the-process-of-rolling-back-standardized-testing

5 ESSENTIAL EFFECTIVE BLENDED LEARNING BEST PRACTICES

http://www.coolcatteacher.com/effective-blended-learning/?utm_content=buffera934f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

5 Confusing Signs of Nonverbal Learning Disabilities

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/nonverbal-learning-disabilities/5-confusing-signs-of-nonverbal-learning-disabilities?view=slideview&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

Some signs of nonverbal learning disabilities (NVLD) might leave you scratching your head. Someone with NVLD might be extremely talkative, but not socially engaged. That can seem like a contradiction! Explore more of these confusing NVLD symptoms.

Educational Links 9/16/17

Why technology could be the answer to solving dyslexia

 https://thenextweb.com/contributors/2017/09/02/technology-answer-solving-dyslexia/?utm_content=buffer4d93c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer#.tnw_PHr1gltQ

DeVos: Minimum Progress For Kids With Disabilities ‘Preposterous’

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2017/09/15/devos-minimum-preposterous/24168/

What Is The Cognitive Load Theory? A Definition For Teachers

http://teachthought.com/learning/cognitive-load-theory-definition-teachers/?utm_content=buffera863c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Helping Students Become Engaged Citizens

https://www.edutopia.org/article/helping-students-become-engaged-citizens

My Personalized Learning Approach Isn’t About Tech. It’s About Dignity.

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-09-14-my-personalized-learning-approach-isn-t-about-tech-it-s-about-dignity

Don't Stifle Conflict in the Classroom

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2017/09/13/dont-stifle-conflict-in-the-classroom.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

Culturally Responsive Teaching: 4 Misconceptions

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/culturally-responsive-misconceptions/

The term “culturally responsive teaching” has been around for decades, but it seems to have gotten more attention in recent years. That’s good news: With our classrooms growing more diverse every year, teachers should be more interested in how they can best teach students from different backgrounds.

The not-so-good news is that in some cases, teachers think they’re practicing culturally responsive teaching, when in fact, they’re kind of not. Or at least they’re not quite there. And that means students who might really thrive under different conditions are surviving at best. We all want to do better for these students, but how to do it still hasn’t become common knowledge.