Saturday, May 17, 2014

MzTeachuh: Next Week's Lesson Plans 5/17/14

MzTeachuh: Next Week's Lesson Plans 5/17/14: These links may help you develop plans for current events. Preparedness Education Become a Master of Disaster http://www.redcross.o...

Next Week's Lesson Plans 5/17/14

These links may help you develop plans for current events.

Preparedness Education Become a Master of Disaster

http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/school/preparedness-education

Natural Disasters – Teacher Resources

https://www.teachervision.com/natural-disasters/teacher-resources/48771.html 

WILDFIRE EDUCATION
Resources for Teachers

http://www.wildlandfire.com/docs/wildfire_edu.htm 

These links are good to bring depth to your lesson plans: 

For Effective Schools, Teamwork is Not Optional

 http://www.edutopia.org/blog/effective-schools-teamwork-not-optional-sean-glaze

Study: You Really Can 'Work Smarter, Not Harder'

http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2014/05/study-you-really-can-work-smarter-not-harder/370819/ 

Reflection: What Makes Learning Stick

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/05/reflection-what-makes-learning-stick/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29 

These links will have ideas for your students to avoid the summer slump.

Can't beat beets.

Avoid Summer Slump with These Tech Recs for Parents

http://www.graphite.org/blog/avoid-summer-slump-with-these-tech-recs-for-parents 

10 Ways To Prevent Summer Slide

http://littlescholarsllc.wordpress.com/10-ways-to-prevent-summer-slide/ 

These links will help keep you organized (and sane.)

5 Tips for Packing Up the Classroom at the End of the Year 

http://blog.reallygoodstuff.com/5-tips-for-packing-up-the-classroom-at-the-end-of-the-year/ 

10 Tips for Packing Up Your Classroom 

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/10-tips-packing-your-classroom 

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/01/teaching-is-collaborating-until-youre.html?spref=bl

 

 

 

 

 

MzTeachuh: Special Needs Tweets of the Day 5/17/14

MzTeachuh: Special Needs Tweets of the Day 5/17/14: Special Education The latest news about special education, including articles, Commentaries, and special features. http://www.edwe...

Special Needs Tweets of the Day 5/17/14

Special Education

The latest news about special education, including articles, Commentaries, and special features.

http://www.edweek.org/topics/specialeducation/ 

Exercising the Mind to Treat Attention Deficits

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/05/12/exercising-the-mind-to-treat-attention-deficits/?_php=true&_type=blogs&emc=edit_ml_20140515&nl=style&nlid=68965193&_r=0 

Repetitive behavior emerges early in autism

http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science-news/study-suggests-repetitive-behaviors-emerge-early-autism 

‘R-Word’ Complaint Fails To Get Book Removed From Libraries

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2014/05/16/r-word-complaint-libraries/19370/ 

Common Warning Signs of Dyspraxia in Children in Grades 3–8 

http://ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/dyspraxia/common-warning-signs-of-dyspraxia-in-children-in-grades-3-8 

Watch This Teen with Autism Bravely Confront Bullies

http://www.autismspeaks.org/news/news-item/watch-teen-autism-bravely-confront-bullies 

Sound Therapy Can Support Social Language

http://special-ism.com/sound-therapy-can-support-social-language/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Special-ism+%28Special-ism%29 

 

 

 

MzTeachuh: Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 5/17/14

MzTeachuh: Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 5/17/14: How to Help Your Students Develop Data Literacy http://www.edutopia.org/blog/helping-students-develop-digital-literacy-suzie-boss   S...

Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 5/17/14

How to Help Your Students Develop Data Literacy

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/helping-students-develop-digital-literacy-suzie-boss 

Social And Emotional Benefits Of Video Games: Metacognition and Relationships

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/05/social-and-emotional-benefits-of-video-games-metacognition-and-relationships/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29 

How Teachers Are Actually Using Technology In Their Classrooms

http://www.edudemic.com/technology-in-their-classrooms/ 

Can technology improve preschool? Louisiana teachers are about to find out

http://hechingerreport.org/content/can-technology-improve-preschool-louisiana-teachers-find_15907/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HechingerReport+%28Hechinger+Report%29 

3 (free!) ways to share bookmarks with students using Wibki

http://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/2014/05/3-free-ways-share-bookmarks-students-using-wibki.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheCornerstone+%28The+Cornerstone+Blog%29 

The Maker Movement Goes Global

 http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2012/12/the-maker-movement-goes-global/

What Can Educators Learn from the Gaming Industry?

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/educators-learn-from-gaming-industry-kelly-teng 

 

 

MzTeachuh: Take That, Summer Slide!

MzTeachuh: Take That, Summer Slide!: Take THAT Summer Slide! 15,000 Books to Kids in DC Take THAT Summer Slide! 15,000 Books to Kids in DC Take THAT Summer Slide! 15,00...

Take That, Summer Slide!

Take THAT Summer Slide! 15,000 Books to Kids in DC
Take THAT Summer Slide! 15,000 Books to Kids in DC
Take THAT Summer Slide! 15,000 Books to Kids in DC

 

Take THAT Summer Slide! 15,000 Books to Kids in DC

1. Take That! Summer Slide!


http://blog.firstbook.org/2013/06/18/jlw-summer-slide/


2. 5 Great Math Apps for Grade School Kids


http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2013/06/5-great-math-apps-for-grade-school-kids/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher 


3. 5 Ways To Really Connect With Online Students


http://www.edudemic.com/2013/06/5-ways-to-really-connect-with-online-students/ 


4. Stopping the Summer Slide

http://www.ed.gov/blog/2014/03/stopping-the-summer-slide/ 

5. Use Arts Integration to Enhance Common Core

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/core-practices-arts-integration-susan-riley


6. An At-Home Summer Reading Camp


http://www.choiceliteracy.com/articles-detail-view.php?id=98&utm_source=ReadingRockets.org&utm_medium=Twitter 


7. Disengaged and Non-Traditional Learners Can Thrive Through Summer Learning 


http://dcaya.blogspot.com/2013/06/little-known-fact-i-didnt-actually.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter 

 
Youth sports, Oakland, CAL http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/opr/s/sports/index.htm

MzTeachuh: Music to Grow a Garden By

MzTeachuh: Music to Grow a Garden By: “Gardening Tools,” Hand colored linocut  © Liz Lyons Friedman Got my gloves, rake, man, where's my hat? The Gardener, V...

Music to Grow a Garden By


“Gardening Tools,” Hand colored linocut  © Liz Lyons Friedman

Got my gloves, rake, man, where's my hat?


The Gardener, Van Gogh
Well, at least here's the Beethoven to back me up. Very busy music, the Sonata for Piano and Violin No 5, "Spring Sonata." Great active sound for working with the bees, fingers in the dirt, splashed by the water, digging around, optimistically placing new petaled friends in my home. And maybe this guy can help with any heavy lifting. 





The Second Movement of Beethoven's Spring Sonata is for sitting, pouring some herbal mint iced tea from that teapot into the chalice, and catching your breath! Bit of a gardening break in that comfy green strap chair.






Time to resolve the garden, and the plans for the remainder of the day. The last Movement of the Sonata, and the gardener. Pansies, rest in your bed. Roses, gently hang on your trellis. Jasmine, exhale, sweeten the air. Four-o-clocks, it is four o'clock, say your prayers and close your petals have sweet dreams. You, too, moss roses, rest and regain your strength for your nuclear brightness in the morning. As for me, I'm joining my family to renew my strength. The one in the house.

Friday, May 16, 2014

MzTeachuh: MzTeachuh's Top Posts of the Week 5/16/14

MzTeachuh: MzTeachuh's Top Posts of the Week 5/16/14: Everyone Helps Kids Read  http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/05/everyone-helps-kids-read.html   Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 5/...

MzTeachuh's Top Posts of the Week 5/16/14

Everyone Helps Kids Read 

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/05/everyone-helps-kids-read.html 

Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 5/11/14 

https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1441644043303616609#overviewstats 

Tranquil Afternoon--Art, Music and Maybe a Faun 

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/05/tranquil-afternoon-art-music-and-maybe.html 

Ed Tech and STEM Monday Review 5/12/14 

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/05/ed-tech-and-stem-monday-review-51214.html 

Special Needs Tweets of the Day 5/12/14 

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/05/special-needs-tweets-of-day-51214.html 

Special Needs Weekly Update 5/11/14 

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/05/special-needs-weekly-update-51114.html 

Relaxing in Monet's Garden with Debussy 

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/05/relaxing-in-monets-garden-with-debussy.html?spref=bl 

Next Week's Lesson Plans 5/10/14 

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/05/next-weeks-lesson-plans-510134.html 

ePLNs for Teachers –Getting Connected 

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/05/eplns-for-teachers-getting-connected_15.html 

Best Articles for Educators Week of 5/11/14 

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/05/best-articles-for-educators-week-of.html 

  Thanks to our international audience: USA, Germany, Sweden, China, UK, Russia, France, Ukraine, Canada, Australia.

 




















 

MzTeachuh: Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 5/16/14

MzTeachuh: Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 5/16/14: Software Industry Players Debate Need for New Restrictions Around Student Data http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/marketplacek12/2014/05...

MzTeachuh: Special Needs Tweets of the Day 5/16/14

MzTeachuh: Special Needs Tweets of the Day 5/16/14: Spring Reading: Get Ready for Summer Reading Now http://www.scholastic.com/parents/blogs/scholastic-parents-raise-reader/spring-reading...

Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 5/16/14


Software Industry Players Debate Need for New Restrictions Around Student Data

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/marketplacek12/2014/05/xxxxx.html 

Soar Through the Standards – One Day, Full Series

http://www.birdsleuth.org/event/soar-through-the-standards-one-day-full-series/ 

Is this Common Core math question the worst math question in human history?

DragonBox Elements - Educational App

Pest World for Kids Pest Quest - Games and Videos About Insects and Rodents 

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2014/05/pest-world-for-kids-pest-quest-games.html#.U3VZRygvCWE 

ProtoX Unboxing! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEniR4aAziA&feature=youtu.be 

How to Pay Attention Consistently

How to pay attention consistently

Adult ADD Treatment Plan for Better Memory

http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/8371.html 

Laura Candler's Multiplication Files

http://www.lauracandler.com/filecabinet/math/multiplication.php 

 

 

MzTeachuh: Teaching is Unlocking the Treasures of Knowledge

MzTeachuh: Teaching is Unlocking the Treasures of Knowledge: What a marvelous privilege to teach! In all of history, we have the greatest resources to empower the next generations. These links ...

Special Needs Tweets of the Day 5/16/14

Spring Reading: Get Ready for Summer Reading Now

http://www.scholastic.com/parents/blogs/scholastic-parents-raise-reader/spring-reading-get-ready-summer-reading-now?cid=PAR/smd/20140515/facebook/rrblogetreadyforsummerreading//PAR/content/9am 

How ADHD Affects Learning 

http://ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/adhd-related-issues/adhd/how-adhd-affects-learning 

Support Kid’s Mental Health #mhblogday

http://special-ism.com/support-kids-mental-health-mhblogday/ 

 Your Dollars @ Work: Creating Dramatic Worlds with Youth with Autism

http://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/2014/05/15/your-dollars-work-creating-dramatic-worlds-youth-autism?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AutismSpeaksBlog+%28Autism+Speaks+|+Official+Blog%29 

Feds Warn Charters On Special Education

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2014/05/15/feds-warn-charters-special/19368/ 

5 Tips for Avoiding Teacher Burnout

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/5-tips-avoiding-teacher-burnout-mary-beth-hertz 

The Key to Preparing Difficult Students for the Real World

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/preparing-difficult-students-real-world-allen-mendler?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=blog-preparing-difficult-students-real-world-link 

http://notsalmon.com/

 

 

 

 


 

 

MzTeachuh: Peace is a State of Balance...

MzTeachuh: Peace is a State of Balance...: Mount Fuji in the Sunset, ancient Japanese print--this is what peace looks like  ... and understanding in yourself and between...

Peace is a State of Balance...

Mount Fuji in the Sunset, ancient Japanese print--this is what peace looks like



 ...and understanding in yourself and between others, where respect is gained by the acceptance of differences.


peace

noun, interjection


1.
the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.

2.
( often initial capital letter ) an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting or antagonism: the Peace of Ryswick.

3.
a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations: Try to live in peace with your neighbors.

4.
the normal freedom from civil commotion and violence of a community; public order and security: He was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the peace.

5.
cessation of or freedom from any strife or dissension.

This is what peace sounds like.


Arthur Rubinstein - Brahms Intermezzo, Op. 118, No. 2 in A major

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqBzK5tKFVc

Can't resist using this word as an interjection-


Teaching is Unlocking the Treasures of Knowledge

What a marvelous privilege to teach! In all of history, we have the greatest resources to empower the next generations. These links are not necessarily in order of importance, except that literacy must be first (sorry math teachers.) Though I think you can discern my liberal arts bias here.

Shakespeare, J. S. Bach, Michaelangelo, the Bible, Charles Dickens, e e cummings, Beethoven, Langston Hughes...all for you boys and girls.

Algebra, chemistry, engineering, astrophysics, trigonometry...all for you girls and boys.

Yo Yo Ma, Steven Spielberg, Marion Anderson, Isaac Perlman, Anna Pavlova, Freddie Mercury, Meryl Streep, Artur Rubinstein, the Beatles, Mr. Bojangles, Isaac Perlmann...all for you, students.


Lincoln, Moses, Marie Curie, the Great Khan, Catherine the Great, Ghandi, St. Bridget of Ireland, Simon Bolivar, Susan B. Anthony, Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King, Jesus, Elizabeth I, Mohammed, Julius Caesar...all for you, class.

What is Early Literacy?

http://www.multcolib.org/birthtosix/earlyliteracy.html 

http://www.earlyliteracylearning.org/
Algebra in Arabic

PBS Teachers Math

http://www.pbs.org/teachers/math/ 

Teaching Algebra - YourTeacher.com - 1000+ Online Math Lessons 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_v63IaIvjg 

Julius, the first and only Caesar

 See great History teachers in action!

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos?landing_page=History+Landing+Page&gclid=CKLr2fXU1rMCFYp_QgodS2wAcw 

Music Quizzes, Games, Worksheets and Music Theory Help by Ms. Garrett

 http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/music_quizzes.htm


Hands of Adam and God, Michelangelo, Sistine Chapel

 

National Art Education Association

 Welcome all to NAEA's virtual home!

http://www.arteducators.org/ 

 

 

 

M J

Performing Arts

Information and resources for performing arts teachers.

 

 

 

 

National Science Teachers Association

http://www.nsta.org/ 
Curiosity on Mars making tracks.

Thursday, May 15, 2014

MzTeachuh: Take a Beautiful Music/Art Break

MzTeachuh: Take a Beautiful Music/Art Break: Irises at St. Remy, Van Gogh In person, this painting shimmers and glows as though it is growing. It is at the Getty Museum in Sout...

Take a Beautiful Music/Art Break

Irises at St. Remy, Van Gogh

In person, this painting shimmers and glows as though it is growing. It is at the Getty Museum in Southern California.


 This music is so steady and calm and sweet.


Pachelbel - Canon In D Major


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlprozGcs80&feature=related

MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Having With It Ness

MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Having With It Ness: 1. Teacher Withitness http://rossieronline.usc.edu/teacher-withitness/   2. Withitness...what does it mean? http://www....

Teaching Is Having With It Ness


1. Teacher Withitness


http://rossieronline.usc.edu/teacher-withitness/

Teacher Withitness - Inside USC Rossier, the blog of USC Rossier School of Education's online teaching degree

2. Withitness...what does it mean?


http://www.withitness.com/ 


3. Withitness in the Classroom 


http://www.education.com/reference/article/using-xray-vision-substitute-teacher/ 


4.  “Withitness”: Being Aware of What’s Going on in the Classroom


http://www.aaeteachers.org/index.php/blog/764-withitness-being-aware-of-whats-going-on-in-the-classroom 


5. The Kounin Model of Discipline


http://www.teachermatters.com/classroom-discipline/models-of-discipline/the-kounin-model.html 


6. Teacher Engagement and "Withitness" in the 21st Century Classroom 


http://cfrehlichteach.blogspot.com/2012/01/teacher-engagement-and-withitness-in.html 


Great video--relieve some stress!


7. With-it-ness 


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7iRglS9Vik 

 

 

MzTeachuh: Autism Info

MzTeachuh: Autism Info:   What Is Autism? What Is Autism? Wh...

Autism Info

 

What Is Autism?


What Is Autism? What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

 http://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism

Autism Fact Sheet

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm m

Autistic adults' common health problems detailed in study

 http://www.mercurynews.com/science/ci_25759681/autistic-adults-

comon-health-problems-detailed-study

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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

Understanding Autism -- the Basics

http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/understanding-autism-basics 

Is it Autism?

http://www.autism.com/is_it_autism 


What I Wish Your Child Knew About Autism

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/knowmore-tv/what-i-wish-your-child-knew-about-autism_b_5167390.html 

 

MzTeachuh: Chill Out, Teach Tweets of the Day 5/15/14

MzTeachuh: Chill Out, Teach Tweets of the Day 5/15/14:   End of Year Burnout: How to Finish the Marathon in Stride http://www.edutopia.org/blog/end-of-year-burnout-how-to-finish-stride-ma...

Chill Out, Teach Tweets of the Day 5/15/14

 

End of Year Burnout: How to Finish the Marathon in Stride

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/end-of-year-burnout-how-to-finish-stride-maurice-elias 

Passionate learners: giving our classrooms back to our students

http://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/2014/05/passionate-learners-giving-classrooms-back-students.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheCornerstone+%28The+Cornerstone+Blog%29 

Why the School-As-Factory Metaphor Still Pervades

 http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/05/why-the-school-as-factory-metaphor-still-pervades/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29

A Two-Gear Construct for Envisioning Blended Learning

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/2-gear-construct-blended-learning-elisabeth-stock 

Everything You Need to Know About the President’s Education Awards Program

http://www.ed.gov/blog/2014/05/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-presidents-education-awards-program/ 

How Does Classroom Design Affect Student Learning?

 http://www.edudemic.com/classroom-design-infographic/

Student Motivation is a Necessity.
Here's How to Achieve It!!

http://www.priceless-teaching-strategies.com/student_motivation.html 

Rereading Material: Good study skill?

Is Rereading the Material a Good Study Strategy?

 http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-professor-blog/rereading-material-good-study-strategy/

 

 

MzTeachuh: ePLNs for Teachers –Getting Connected

MzTeachuh: ePLNs for Teachers –Getting Connected: Teachers can find professional networking online.   Educational sites afford convenience, privacy, and expertise in a variety o...

ePLNs for Teachers –Getting Connected



Teachers can find professional networking online.  Educational sites afford convenience, privacy, and expertise in a variety of educational areas. There are also interactive activities for teachers joining an online community. Here are a few advantages to connecting online:
·         Current educational topics discussed by experts and educators in a timely, thorough manner.  For example, the latest input on educational technology use in the class, special education innovations, and school-wide interventions such as social and emotional interventions are hot topics currently inspiring teachers in their professional pursuits.
·         Convenience and privacy comes with networking online. Professional development is generally limited to scheduled on-campus staff or team meetings, conferences, or District trainings. A teacher may have a question or comment on a topic with no opportunity during these gatherings, or the teacher feels the question or comment is too basic or too sophisticated for the discussion. Educational sites can provide a responsive venue through articles, group discussions, webcasts, videos or a search by a teacher using key words at the teacher’s convenience.
·         Opportunities to investigate new teaching areas and/or extend teaching expertise abound through sites that are specific to educational technology, special education, or improved teaching methods. A teacher may want more information about learning disabilities, for personal or professional reasons, and find helpful information and professionals online.  Maybe a video demonstrating a specific lesson would be very helpful. There is an abundance of sites to enhance a teacher’s knowledge and methods.
Here are well-established educational sites excellent for teacher connections.
http://www.edutopia.org/
 Edutopia This is an attractive, vast website that is has numerous educational topics: experts and educators writing articles, groups to join, videos, classroom guides.  Edutopia is a great support for teachers.
https://www.teachingchannel.org/
The Teaching Channel  provides specific video demonstrations in K-12 classrooms and lesson plan points on basic curriculum areas, as well as information on implementing the Common Core.  There are also articles and blogs. The Teaching Channel provides a ‘Teaching Team’ feature for professional development.
http://www.ncld.org/
The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) This site offers connections for parents and teachers in the complex, challenging area of Special Education. There is a diversity of articles that are thorough, clear, and understandable for those not trained in Special Education.  The site offers ebooks, podcasts, videos and current news about the IEP process, IDEA, funding, and interventions. NCLD is a tremendous asset for teachers and parents.
http://www.edudemic.com/
Edudemic is a clear, concise, and thorough guide to educational technology, blended and flipped learning, and educational innovation using technology. There are many guidelines on a wide variety of topics that a teacher may not even have enough background in ed tech to ask about. For a teacher wishing to deepen knowledge of ed tech, or a beginner hoping to catch up--Edudemic is very effective.