Educational Links 2/26/2021

 Supporting Multilingual Learners in Hybrid Classrooms

https://www.edutopia.org/article/supporting-multilingual-learners-hybrid-classrooms

California teachers move to the front of the vaccine line in most counties

https://edsource.org/2021/california-teachers-move-to-the-front-of-the-vaccine-line-in-most-counties/649648?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=california-teachers-move-to-the-front-of-the-vaccine-line-in-most-counties-02-23-21&fbclid=IwAR01ie_HFRd-oRdMUBRbD5mYL8G9lMG4YRGfwYP0G7yZiMQC9JJBvps00e8

How one district built a comprehensive COVID-19 testing program in a month

https://www.k12dive.com/news/district-built-a-comprehensive-covid-19-testing-system-in-less-than-a-month/595560/

How to Record a Video in Gmail

https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2021/02/how-to-record-video-in-gmail.html

Concern About Unspent COVID-19 School Aid Continues as Congress Moves Toward More Relief

https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/concern-about-unspent-covid-19-school-aid-continues-as-congress-moves-toward-more-relief/2021/02

New York City Middle Schools to Reopen as 38,000 Educators Get Covid-19 Vaccine

https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-city-middle-schools-to-reopen-as-8-000-teachers-get-covid-19-vaccine-11614209476?page=1

How one district built a comprehensive COVID-19 testing program in a month

https://www.k12dive.com/news/district-built-a-comprehensive-covid-19-testing-system-in-less-than-a-month/595560/

A California district's successful school-based testing program benefited from partnerships with health and technology experts.

Educational Links 2/25/2021

 Blended Learning with Google Toolkit

https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/the-blended-learning-with-google-toolkit-free/?fbclid=IwAR3iU_4qX0a7MCV070JgjZ2OY_92fh36LZpRgcNEjBfUP_4rr9iSxjTncUE

How to Install and Manage Chrome Extensions

https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2021/02/how-to-install-and-manage-chrome.html

Do Schools Spread Covid-19? Face Masks, Variants and Everything Else You Need to Know

https://www.wsj.com/articles/do-schools-spread-covid-19-everything-you-need-to-know-11613170571?mod=e2fb&fbclid=IwAR1O7hVTPU6rG4d-76eyLpQb8oqLODp8uBpFRhjkvQQR6JuUCw0kFqJbbpU

California moves ahead to pursue flexibility waivers for standardized tests this year

https://edsource.org/2021/california-moves-ahead-to-pursue-flexibility-waivers-for-standardized-tests-this-year/649974

‘Little Band-Aids’ Won’t Fix the Child Care Industry. New Report Proposes an Overhaul.

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2021-02-24-little-band-aids-won-t-fix-the-child-care-industry-new-report-proposes-an-overhaul

Remote Learning Is Here to Stay, Raising Concerns About Teacher Training and Data Privacy

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2021-02-09-remote-learning-is-here-to-stay-raising-concerns-about-teacher-training-and-data-privacy?utm_content=buffer6205a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=EdSurgeBuffer&fbclid=IwAR3qI9zV3_qtKSiJBh3Ir2HjI7xj2HeF4bSm0OZKoI-D-10GhE1Zopyo-6o

4 strategies for building trust among families as schools reopen

https://www.k12dive.com/news/4-strategies-for-building-trust-among-families-as-schools-reopen/595259/?fbclid=IwAR3TYczEOuxlBqRCu7NN5RfYsZ50_KlzNl-_vJ8G7d3cwZZ_WdOYz0r16kM

Administrators say reopening is more than a science-based decision — it's also a matter of trust, especially for families of color.

Educational Links 2/24/2021

 

How to Start an Esports Club

https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-start-esports-clubesprts, tiem management, reopening

How to Manage Time in a Disorienting Pandemic: 4 Steps to Restore Order & Productivity

https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-manage-time-productivity-pandemic-adhd/

Rising tensions, heated words add pressure to reach a deal soon on reopening California schools

https://edsource.org/2021/rising-tensions-heated-words-add-pressure-to-reach-a-deal-soon-on-reopening-california-schools/649742

Teaching Black History Beyond Slavery and Black History Month

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/for-educators/partnering-with-families/family-engagement-and-student-success?_ul=1*37ya3v*domain_userid*YW1wLVhuckU2enNZRGs5MEVaRGhIOHZrX1E.

College Board Changes AP Exams Again to Accommodate Pandemic-Era Testing 

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2021-02-04-college-board-changes-ap-exams-again-to-accommodate-pandemic-era-testing

How to Make Sure Students Aren't Unsupervised in Google Meet Video Calls

https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2021/02/how-to-make-sure-students-arent.html

Family Engagement and Student Success: What the Research Says

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/for-educators/partnering-with-families/family-engagement-and-student-success?_ul=1*37ya3v*domain_userid*YW1wLVhuckU2enNZRGs5MEVaRGhIOHZrX1E.

Of all the factors that determine student outcomes, family engagement is at the top of the list. Partnerships between schools and families can improve students’ grades, attendance, persistence, and motivation.

Educational Links 2/23/2021

How to Avoid Zoom Fatigue

https://www.teachhub.com/professional-development/2021/02/how-to-avoid-zoom-fatigue/

Proactive approaches help districts avoid COVID-19 special ed litigation

https://www.k12dive.com/news/schools-work-to-meet-individual-needs-avoid-idea-litigation/594804/

What's New in G Suite for Education - It's Not Called That Anymore!

https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2021/02/whats-new-in-g-suite-for-education-its.html

Taking an Unapologetic Approach to Curriculum Overhaul

https://www.edweek.org/leaders/2021/taking-an-unapologetic-approach-to-curriculum-overhaul

The Key to Better Student Engagement Is Letting Them Show You How They Learn

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2021-02-22-the-key-to-better-student-engagement-is-letting-them-show-you-how-they-learn

 Schools must give standardized tests this spring

https://edsource.org/2021/schools-must-give-standardized-tests-this-spring/649751

A Simple Way to Self-Monitor for Bias

https://www.edutopia.org/article/simple-way-self-monitor-bias

Teachers concerned that they might be showing bias against students in marginalized groups can use a short checklist for self-assessment.

Educational Links 2/22/2021

How will expanded transitional kindergarten roll out?

https://edsource.org/2021/how-will-expanded-transitional-kindergarten-roll-out/648791?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=how-will-expanded-transitional-kindergarten-roll-out-02-18-21&fbclid=IwAR0nloKEdoV4FIaQvc_V3-AzJn_MlBauBhsFtuXm7IOqyBbNsxVlcxL-sFE

Applause: Children, Music & Social Change

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-moment-youth/201106/applause-children-music-social-change?fbclid=IwAR3Scdq8TKEfOi8zGqy91PO5AUJU1IgqAlKu5_BC1Hqe5IZdT2ZBXrYkuuI

As millions of kids skip kindergarten, the learning gap widens — and schools may lose funding

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2021/02/21/millions-kindergartners-skip-public-school-covid-redshirting/6759277002/?fbclid=IwAR1rXSsLKG2sKhgLep1fGxF465PSIGZa5Ktx-ZsxAPeqeq8kH7X17bITTBk

Ten Ways to Use Retrieval Practice in the Classroom

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-ten-ways-to-use-retrieval-practice-in-the-classroom/2021/02?fbclid=IwAR3cPeajSYxYnPRXy6kauWZUKdIGQeWL_H3EjQmEg3aa0iKDa2oHQrwrQig

5 Out-Of-The Box Assessment Strategies Every Teacher Should Know

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/5-out-of-the-box-assessment-strategies-every-teacher-know/?fbclid=IwAR3b03ZcCBeOYh6S-bksGOCzB1t6PTWR7pMBmzBl9O4ZTYa6dZPGH31Sr9I

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION RESOURCES OF THE WEEK

https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2021/02/21/classroom-instruction-resources-of-the-week-295/?fbclid=IwAR3cplDrlPbEh99Dn_ccVYh-FxUHB1peo0yVogOPCvcKaH0bYYnoxs7YFxk

Schools, Not Teachers, Must Reduce Stress and Burnout—Here’s How

https://www.edutopia.org/article/schools-not-teachers-must-reduce-stress-and-burnout-heres-how?fbclid=IwAR1WPM5VkrfFT8KSGAXJtlK5_1WqT2pK2Xvz36PrgM9M2ogQV9Rn6uxkE6U

Educators’ health and well-being should be prioritized in school culture; school leaders can help create the conditions for that. 

Educational Links 2/21/2021

The Past, Present and Future of Edtech

https://www.edsurge.com/research/guides/the-past-present-and-future-of-edtech

How EdTech can Enhance Social Studies

https://www.teachhub.com/technology-in-the-classroom/2019/08/technology-in-the-classroom-how-ed-tech-can-enhance-social-studies/

California accountability data masks English learner progress, report says

https://edsource.org/2021/california-accountability-data-masks-english-learner-progress-report-says/649160?fbclid=IwAR08bOBrLB-ndgcSUtFkiGibDQv2L6MXrSlriAdZqVH2VahCWvUIURcUCW8

 Study: Increased internet access improves achievement, district finances

https://www.k12dive.com/news/study-increased-internet-access-improves-achievement-district-finances/595246/?:%20K-12%20Dive:%20Daily%20Dive%2002-20-2021

Denver pledged to improve education for Black students. But exactly how is up to each school.

https://co.chalkbeat.org/2021/2/18/22290053/denver-public-schools-black-excellence-plans

Distance learning increases copyright risks for educators

https://www.k12dive.com/news/distance-learning-increases-copyright-risks-for-educators/595175/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%20Weekly%20Roundup:%20K-12%20Dive:%20Daily%20Dive%2002-20-2021&utm_term=K-12%20Dive%20Weekender

A tech leader’s tips for making remote learning safe

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2021/02/17/a-tech-leaders-tips-for-making-remote-learning-safe/

When COVID forced school districts nationwide to quickly pivot to remote learning, we not only had to configure mobile devices for students to take home, but also implement safeguards to shield them from inappropriate content while outside school walls. We took both responsibilities very seriously, knowing that families were relying on us to maintain both a continuity of learning and safety for their children.

Educational Links 2/20/2021

 

4 Ways to Build a Strong Professional Learning Network for Innovation and Growth

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2021-02-16-4-ways-to-build-a-strong-professional-learning-network-for-innovation-and-growth

16 Strategies For Integrating The Habits of Mind In The Classroom

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/strategies-for-integrating-the-habits-of-mind/?fbclid=IwAR2GEfUzHRCW070JRoJGeKVYAm_oYjN3J0FSv0aNJ8dwKcNkpgc1ne9_fOI

Teachers speak out on students’ academic learning

https://edsource.org/2021/a-spotlight-on-student-academic-learning-january-2021/648478?fbclid=IwAR34VvOLeNeulqwNkF2Cy9hQMpayeann9XjvWNuzZ8H9oLMAxilqi1iyMvQ

Some of my Favorites - Create Labeling Activities in Google Drawings

https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2021/02/some-of-my-favorites-create-labeling.html

Why virtual professional development has staying power

https://www.k12dive.com/news/why-virtual-professional-development-has-staying-power/595348/

NY TIMES PUBLISHES USEFUL ARTICLE ON MEDIA LITERACY

https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2021/02/18/ny-times-publishes-useful-article-on-media-literacy/?fbclid=IwAR12quIXJM2VKXse9lmtLyqMGfnbeOk-SQDaLgK8Kp60JOGGIuTtVU-4l7I

What are learning and thinking differences?

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/getting-started/what-you-need-to-know/what-are-learning-thinking-differences?_ul=1*1lxkkat*domain_userid*YW1wLVhuckU2enNZRGs5MEVaRGhIOHZrX1E.

Learning and thinking differences are lifelong challenges that impact skills like reading, writing, math, and focus. They’re caused by differences in how the brain processes information.