MzTeachuh is a resource blog providing educational links for professional development, timely articles for special needs, ed tech and STEM, as well as interesting and amusing posts in the Fine Arts and the Humanities.
Saturday, January 3, 2015
MzTeachuh: Teaching Is...Classroom Management
MzTeachuh: Teaching Is...Classroom Management: Top Five Classroom Management Strategies – They Really Work http://www.brighthubeducation.com/classroom-management/3318-top-5-strat...
Teaching Is...Classroom Management
Top Five Classroom Management Strategies – They Really Work
http://www.brighthubeducation.com/classroom-management/3318-top-5-strategies-from-veteran-teacher/
Classroom Management
http://www.nea.org/tools/ClassroomManagement.html
Classroom Management
http://www.edutopia.org/blogs/tag/classroom-management
Does your classroom management need a tune-up?
https://www.teachingchannel.org/classroom-behavior-landing-page?gclid=CjwKEAiAw56lBRCs29jB9uOvkygSJADnD3-6lTZmCp5Gx5ybeRqDtTlBJPMa _Kuv52gTQKqvfW6jABoCS7Xw_wcB
The Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Management
http://www.edutopia.org/classroom-management-barbed-wire-model
How To: Handle Common Classroom Problem Behaviors Using a Behavior Management Menu
http://www.interventioncentral.org/blog/behavior/how-handle-common-classroom-problem-behaviors-using-behavior-management-menu
What's the Secret to Effective Classroom Management?
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/good-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
MzTeachuh: Teacher Resolution #3
MzTeachuh: Teacher Resolution #3: I solemnly resolve... #3. I resolve to not let the kids drive me completely nuts. Seventh grade teachers, I feel your pain. But let...
Teacher Resolution #3
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I solemnly resolve... |
Seventh grade teachers, I feel your pain. But let's be realistic.
How about:
I won't let the students bait me as much.
How 'interesting' your students are vary from year to year, grade to grade, and there are plenty of other factors. But how to respond to your 'interesting students' is in your domain of influence. Keeping a consistent, regulated classroom management system every second of classtime will stabilize the experience of the students and yourself. This isn't easy, but when Teacher realizes the efficacy of relying on a good classroom management system, it becomes a pleasure--no, that's too strong--a relief. Include the parents, for sure, with reports of success and rascality. Be efficient with reports to the Discipline Office--only after other options are truly exhausted unless it is a safety issue or some other extreme situation. Be fair, be thorough, be relentless in your pursuit of every student's success. You'll be the teacher that very 'interesting' student thanks when he/she is a successful stand up comic.
Top Ten Classroom Management Ideas and Resources
http://www.the-teachers-lounge.com/blog/2011/10/the-best-classroom-management-ideas-resources/
25 Sure-Fire Strategies for Handling Difficult Students
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/25-sure-fire-strategies-handling-difficult-students
How to Handle Discipline Problems with Effective Classroom Management
http://712educators.about.com/od/discipline/ht/class_manage.htm
Using Detention Wisely
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/school_climate/use_detention_wisely.shtml
Don’t Just Sit There: Use Detention Wisely
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This is not my school--but it could have been! Don't think we're ever going back to this classroom management, as far as I know. |
MzTeachuh: Educational Videos for Teachers (Theory and Practi...
MzTeachuh: Educational Videos for Teachers (Theory and Practi...: http://www.teachthought.com/learning/5-videos-to-motivate-students/ Teaching Channel: Getting Better Together https://www.teachin...
Educational Videos for Teachers (Theory and Practice)

http://www.teachthought.com/learning/5-videos-to-motivate-students/

Teaching Channel: Getting Better Together
https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2014/12/24/best-of-2014/
Edudemic: 5 Powerful Videos That’ll Help You Understand Global Education
http://www.edudemic.com/5-videos-global-education-conference/
Edutopia: Videos on Everything Teaching
http://www.edutopia.org/search-results?search=videos
TeachThought: Videos for Class
http://www.teachthought.com/?s=videos
Understood.org: Videos for Special Education parents and teachers
https://www.understood.org/en/about/search-results?q=video
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Video: You Are Not Alone https://www.understood.org/en/family/relationships/finding-friends-support/video-you-are-not-alone |
MzTeachuh: Teachable Moment : Selma
MzTeachuh: Teachable Moment : Selma: A chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alaba...
Teachable Moment : Selma
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A chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965. |
To be released January 9, 2015.
Selma (film)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selma_%28film%29
Selma Official Trailer #1 (2015) - Oprah Winfrey, Cuba Gooding Jr. Movie HD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6t7vVTxaic
MzTeachuh: Educational Links 1/3/15
MzTeachuh: Educational Links 1/3/15: Why Emotional Learning May Be As Important As The ABCs http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/01/why-emotional-learning-may-be-as-importa...
Educational Links 1/3/15
Why Emotional Learning May Be As Important As The ABCs
http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/01/why-emotional-learning-may-be-as-important-as-the-abcs/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29
How to Turn Computer Games into Lesson Plans
http://www.edudemic.com/computer-games-as-lesson-plan/
Stuck, Stubborn and Always Right? Changing Patterns of Rigid Thinking
http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2015/01/stuck-stubborn-and-always-right.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FLUdSt+%28Special+Needs+Digest%29
The Missing Link Between Standards and Instruction
http://educationnext.org/missing-link-standards-instruction/
Learning Theories: Three Levels Of Information Processing
http://www.teachthought.com/learning/learning-theories-three-levels-information-processing/
Resolutions and Goals for Kids with Isms
http://special-ism.com/resolutions-and-goals-for-kids-with-isms/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Special-ism+%28Special-ism%29
http://special-ism.com/resolutions-and-goals-for-kids-with-isms/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Special-ism+%28Special-ism%29
Neglecting Neuroscience Has Criminal Consequences for Youth
http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2015/01/neglecting-neuroscience-has-criminal.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FLUdSt+%28Special+Needs+Digest%29
3 Steps to Make 2015 Epic
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/3-steps-make-2015-epic-vicki-davis
Neglecting
Neuroscience Has Criminal Consequences for Youth - See more at:
http://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/neglecting-neuroscience-has-criminal-consequences-for-youth-wcz/#sthash.gBxjC082.dpuf
Neglecting
Neuroscience Has Criminal Consequences for Youth - See more at:
http://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/neglecting-neuroscience-has-criminal-consequences-for-youth-wcz/#sthash.gBxjC082.dpuf
Neglecting
Neuroscience Has Criminal Consequences for Youth - See more at:
http://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/neglecting-neuroscience-has-criminal-consequences-for-youth-wcz/#sthash.gBxjC082.dpuf
Friday, January 2, 2015
MzTeachuh: Educational Links 1/2/15
MzTeachuh: Educational Links 1/2/15: New Things to Try in 2015 http://www.edutopia.org/blog/new-things-to-try-2015-ashley-cronin?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&...
Educational Links 1/2/15
New Things to Try in 2015
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/new-things-to-try-2015-ashley-cronin?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20EdutopiaNewContent%20%28Edutopia%29
The Globalization Of Attention Deficit Disorder
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/dsm5-in-distress/201412/the-globalization-attention-deficit-disorder
Appreciating Slang’s Creative Contributions to Language
http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/12/appreciating-slangs-creative-contributions-to-language/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29
An easy way to build individual relationships with students
http://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/2015/01/an-easy-way-to-build-individual-relationships-with-students.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheCornerstone+%28The+Cornerstone+Blog%29
Post-Reading Teaching Strategies
http://www.teachhub.com/post-reading-teaching-strategies
The Pygmalion Effect: Communicating High Expectations
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/pygmalion-effect-communicating-higher-expectations-ben-solomon
MzTeachuh: MzTeachuh's Top Posts of the Week 1/2/15
MzTeachuh: MzTeachuh's Top Posts of the Week 1/2/15: Principal's Suggestion Box Letter #5 http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/12/principals-suggestion-box-letter-5.html Cheesy Foot...
MzTeachuh's Top Posts of the Week 1/2/15
Principal's Suggestion Box Letter #5
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/12/principals-suggestion-box-letter-5.html
Cheesy Football Jokes And A Pep Talk From Bill Walsh
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/12/cheesy-football-jokes-and-pep-talk-from.html
Teaching Is Reflective
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/12/teaching-is-reflective.html?spref=bl
Are You Your School's Grumpy Cat?
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/12/are-you-your-schools-grumpy-cat.html
Helpful Hints for When Teacher Is Overwhelmed
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/12/helpful-hints-for-when-teacher-is.html?spref=bl
Teaching Is Making A Kid Feel Uniquely Important
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/12/teaching-is-making-kid-feel-uniquely.html
Educational Links 12/30/14
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/12/educational-links-123014.html
ePLNs for Teachers –Getting Connected
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/12/eplns-for-teachers-getting-connected.html
Principal's Suggestion Box Letter # 3
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/12/principals-suggestion-box-letter-3.html
But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep
https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1441644043303616609#postsstats
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Stopping by the Woods, Janet Johnson http://www.janetjohnsonart.co.uk/pictures/stopping-by-woods-on-a-snowy-evening/ |
MzTeachuh: Teacher Resolution #2
MzTeachuh: Teacher Resolution #2: I solemnly resolve... #2. I will keep up with all the paperwork, all the time. Quite a goal. But how realistic is it? How about t...
Teacher Resolution #2
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I solemnly resolve... |
Quite a goal. But how realistic is it?
How about this:
I will keep up with mandatory paperwork in a timely manner, and not create unnecessary paperwork for myself.
There are plenty of deadlines for all teachers that are universal: grades, behavior reports, cum files' stuff. But sometimes in our enthusiasm we create lots of paperwork related activities that don't really need our personal touch but as teachers we may not want to let go of the control. Our time is our most precious resource and if we can expedite the necessary paperwork through better organization, we should also let go of time-consuming, and possibly unnecessary, teacher grading/commenting interactions on everything.
Overwhelmed with Grading Papers? Try These Time-Saving Tricks
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/overwhelmed-grading-papers-try-these-time-saving-tricks
Grading Made Simple
http://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/free-resources/planning-and-assessment/grading-made-simple
Classroom Management: Top 12 Ways to Tackle Teacher Paperwork
http://www.teachhub.com/top-12-ways-tackle-teacher-paperwork
MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Teachers Talking To Each Other
MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Teachers Talking To Each Other: How to make friends and influence people - a teacher's guide http://www.guardian.co.uk/teacher-network/2012/sep/04/tea...
Teaching Is Teachers Talking To Each Other
How to make friends and influence people - a teacher's guide
http://www.guardian.co.uk/teacher-network/2012/sep/04/teachers-guide-making-friends-influencing-people
5 Tips for Bonding with New Teaching Colleagues
http://teaching.monster.com/benefits/articles/8975-5-tips-for-bonding-with-new-teaching-colleagues
25 Ways Teachers Can Connect More With Their Colleagues
http://edudemic.com/2012/06/25-ways-teachers-can-connect-more-with-their-colleagues/
Good teachers make colleagues better
http://www.joannejacobs.com/2009/09/good-teachers-make-colleagues-better/
Check out the comments
How much do your colleagues influence your teaching?
http://www.edutopia.org/poll-teacher-influence-school-performance
101 Ways to Cope with Teaching Stress
Getting the Support You Need
Numbers 51 through 60.
http://www.smartteaching.org/blog/2008/08/101-ways-to-cope-with-teaching-stress/
How Can Teachers Be Stressed?
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/julian-stanley/teachers-how-can-they-be-stressed_b_1864160.html?just_reloaded=1
It's a little stressful to take this test.
Teacher Stress Test
http://www.pedagonet.com/brain/teacherstresstest.html
MzTeachuh: I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A...California ...
MzTeachuh: I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A...California ...: Just call it SnowCal. California Dreamin' All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey I've been for a walk on a winters` ...
I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A...California dreamin`
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Just call it SnowCal. |
California Dreamin'
All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey
I've been for a walk on a winters` day
I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A.
California dreamin` on such a winters` day
I've been for a walk on a winters` day
I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A.
California dreamin` on such a winters` day
Stepped into a church I passed along the way
Well, I got down on my knees and I began to pray
You know the preacher likes the cold he knows I'm gonna stay
California dreaming on such a winters` day
Well, I got down on my knees and I began to pray
You know the preacher likes the cold he knows I'm gonna stay
California dreaming on such a winters` day
All the leaves a brown and the sky is grey
I've been for a walk on a winters` day
If I didn't tell her I could leave today
California dreamin` on such a winters day
On such a winters day, on such a winters day
I've been for a walk on a winters` day
If I didn't tell her I could leave today
California dreamin` on such a winters day
On such a winters day, on such a winters day
California Dreaming - The Mamas and The Papas
https://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play;_ylt=A0LEVvzsPqZUaVQAztUPxQt.;_ylu=X3oDMTBsa3ZzMnBvBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkAw--?p=youtube+all+the+leaves+are+brown+and+the+skies+are+grey&tnr=21&vid=D2AC5480218A11966846D2AC5480218A11966846&l=171&turl=http%3A%2F%2Fts1.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DUN.608044207049605728%26pid%3D15.1&rurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DJKN6wn_YVaU&sigr=11bh8f5rs&tt=b&tit=California+Dreaming+-+The+Mamas+and+The+Papas&sigt=11drf382p&back=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2Fyhs%2Fsearch%3Fp%3Dyoutube%2Ball%2Bthe%2Bleaves%2Bare%2Bbrown%2Band%2Bthe%2Bskies%2Bare%2Bgrey%26ei%3DUTF-8%26hsimp%3Dyhs-001%26hspart%3Dmozilla&sigb=143f2c1et&hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhs-001
Thursday, January 1, 2015
MzTeachuh: STEM Activities in Your Classroom
MzTeachuh: STEM Activities in Your Classroom: All five visible planets can be seen in January! Venus and Mercury up briefly after sunset. Mars in early evening. Jupiter from mid-ev...
STEM Activities in Your Classroom
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All five visible planets can be seen in January! Venus and Mercury up briefly after sunset. Mars in early evening. Jupiter from mid-evening until dawn. Saturn before dawn. |
January 2015 guide to the five visible planets
http://earthsky.org/space
Classroom Activities (Science)
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/classroom_activity_resources.shtml
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http://www.usnews.com/education/technology-in-the-classroom |
Engineers in the Classroom
http://www.classroomengineers.org/?ar_a=6
20 Ways Teachers Are Using Legos in the Classroom
http://www.edudemic.com/legos-in-class/
Classroom Math Games That Will Have Your Students Begging For More!!
http://www.priceless-teaching-strategies.com/classroom_math_games.html
8 Ordinary Things That Look Insanely Cool Under a Microscope
http://www.cracked.com/article_20386_8-ordinary-things-that-look-insanely-cool-under-microscope.html
Please, please, teacher, let us do something cool we can post on Instagram!
MzTeachuh: Best Educational Websites for 2015
MzTeachuh: Best Educational Websites for 2015: Brand new website--elegant, efficient--never anything like it before. Great for parents and educators all. This site is so innovative, it...
Best Educational Websites for 2015
About Understood
https://www.understood.org/en/about
From this site:
Parents want the best for their children. We do, too. For the first time ever, 15 nonprofit organizations have joined forces to support parents of the one in five children with learning and attention issues throughout their journey.With the right support, parents can help children unlock their strengths and reach their full potential. With state-of-the-art technology, personalized resources, free daily access to experts, a secure online community, practical tips and more, Understood aims to be that support.
http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/about/
From this Site:
Launched in 2010 by KQED and NPR, MindShift explores the future of learning in all its dimensions, covering cultural and technology trends, innovations in education, groundbreaking research, education policy, and more.
Teaching Channel
https://www.teachingchannel.org/
From this site:
Teaching Channel is a thriving online community where teachers can watch, share, and learn diverse techniques to help every student grow.
Free Technology for Teachers
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/
Edutopia
http://www.edutopia.org/mission-vision
From this site:
Our Vision
Our vision is of a new world of learning, a place where students and parents, teachers and administrators, policy makers and the people they serve are all empowered to change education for the better; a place where schools provide rigorous project-based learning, social-emotional learning, and access to new technology; a place where innovation is the rule, not the exception; a place where students become lifelong learners and develop 21st-century skills, especially three fundamental skills:- how to find information;
- how to assess the quality of information;
- how to creatively and effectively use information to accomplish a goal.
http://www.edudemic.com/about/
From this site:
Edudemic was created in 2010 and has since grown into one
of the most popular destinations to cover teaching, learning, and how
technology positively shapes our education.
We publish these types of stories:
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Research and evidence-driven strategies for professional and self-improvement
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Expert guides and how-tos for the newest education apps
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News re-caps of the most important updates for each week
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Compilations of the most useful edtech tools and tips
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Reviews of valuable and innovative products for educators
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Special features such as college reports
Edudemic’s new mission (2014-beyond)
In 2014 Edudemic re-focused its efforts and took on a new mission:
Create awesome students.
With this change, our core audience includes educators, administrators, teachers, parents, and now students.
Teach Thought
From the site:
TeachThought, LLC is a progressive learning brand dedicated to supporting educators in evolving learning for a 21st century audience.
Most visibly, this starts with thought leadership and practical solutions for K-20 teachers via the TeachThought blog. It then extends to our design of learning models, curricula, technology, apps, and other learning tools to experiment with a combination of utopic opining and data-driven and research-supported thinking.
TeachThought is primarily interested in exploring new learning models, including blended learning, project-based learning, self-directed learning, and the role of play in learning while also supporting existing K-20 educators as they seek to improve their own craft in practice today. So, a balance of reality and possibility.
Well, these should get you started!
MzTeachuh: But I have promises to keep, And miles to go befor...
MzTeachuh: But I have promises to keep, And miles to go befor...: Stopping by the Woods, Janet Johnson http://www.janetjohnsonart.co.uk/pictures/stopping-by-woods-on-a-snowy-evening/ Stopping...
But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep
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Stopping by the Woods, Janet Johnson http://www.janetjohnsonart.co.uk/pictures/stopping-by-woods-on-a-snowy-evening/ |
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.
He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound’s the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
MzTeachuh: MzTeachuh's Top Posts of 2014
MzTeachuh: MzTeachuh's Top Posts of 2014: MLK Quotes: #2 http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/01/mlk-quote-2.html STEM Valentines http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/02/st...
MzTeachuh's Top Posts of 2014
MLK Quotes: #2
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/01/mlk-quote-2.html
STEM Valentines
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/02/stem-valentines.html
Who Doted on You?
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/04/who-doted-on-you.html
Women's History Month: Women Scientists--Here are Some Great Posters
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/03/womens-history-month-women-scientists.html
Winter Nature Activities Outside
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/12/nature-activities-outside.html?spref=bl
Helpful Hints for When Teacher Is Overwhelmed
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/12/helpful-hints-for-when-teacher-is.html
Teachable Moment: Kids' Indoor Herb Garden and Recipes
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/11/teachable-moment-kids-indoor-herb.html
Summer Activity: Keeping Butterflies, Bees and Hummingbirds Happy
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/05/summer-activity-keeping-butterflies.html
Autumn Activity: Planting It Forward
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/10/autumn-activity-planting-it-forward.html
When GenEd and SpecEd Collaboration Really Works: Differentiating Instruction
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/10/when-gened-and-speced-collaboration.html
Don't Like Poetry? Betcha Do
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/03/dont-like-poetry-betcha-do.html
Principal's Suggestion Box Letter #5
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/06/principals-suggestion-box-letter-5.html
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March on Selma |
Music of the Civil Rights Movement
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/01/music-of-civil-rights-movement.html
Teachable Moment: MLK Day and Civil Rights Movement Resources
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/01/teachable-moment-mlk-day-and-civil.html
Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 1/9/14
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/01/ed-tech-and-stem-tweets-of-day-1914.html
Teaching Is Having Fun Learning
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/02/teaching-is-having-fun-learning.html
Writing Prompts to Sooth Kids' Toxic Stress
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/11/writing-prompts-to-sooth-kids-toxic.html?spref=bl
King Tut, Tut
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/06/king-tut-tut.html
And, of course, all my MzTeachuh's Cheesy Jokes and Serious Thoughts posts.
Aww Garsh--Loves Songs for Valentine's Day # 17
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/02/aww-garsh-loves-songs-for-valentines.html
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Fred and Ginger |
How much fun and what a privilege to contribute to the educational world online! Learning theory, ed tech and STEM, special education, teaching methods, music and fine arts. Humor. Special activities. What an opportunity for such a teacher as myself. Thank you so much. Each of these posts got from several hundred to a few thousand pageviews this year. Enjoy.
MzTeachuh: Teacher Resolution #1
MzTeachuh: Teacher Resolution #1: #1. I will be a better teacher. Great sentiment, a little too general. How about: I will pay more attention to each student. T...
Teacher Resolution #1
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I solemnly resolve... |
#1. I will be a better teacher.
Great sentiment, a little too general.
How about:
I will pay more attention to each student.
The students feel more empowered to participate in classroom activities, attempt new challenges, and express ideas when on a positive footing with Teacher. The other data that schools collect make more sense when viewed through recent interaction with the student, and parent interaction becomes more positive and coherent when your input concerning the student is current.
Observing Students
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/observing-students
From this article:
- Glean information from each student's daily experiences and interactions.
- Use data from tests to supplement your observation.
- Watch the process children go through to master skills, concepts, or content.
- Ask students to think aloud for you so you can probe their understanding of content and strategies.
- Build student portfolios to record performance benchmarks during the year.
- Use every possible source of information to create a rich tapestry of assessment enabling you to determine appropriate instruction for each student.
Response: Supporting Student Engagement by 'Building Community'
http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/classroom_qa_with_larry_ferlazzo/2014/12/response_supporting_student_engagement_by_building_community.html?cmp=soc-edit-tw
From this article:Teachers play a critical role in increasing engagement by changing the type of tasks and by improving the social dynamics in the classroom.
Supporting Student Resilience in the Classroom
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/supporting-student-resilience-in-classroom-steve-gardiner
From this article:
In a classroom, there are many variables that a teacher cannot control, such as parental involvement, poverty, nutrition and chemical influences. However, within the classroom, a teacher can become a charismatic adult and model a resilient mindset, identify and communicate islands of competence to students, and give them a sense of autonomy and choice in the work they do. These are simple, inexpensive steps that may make future assignments go more smoothly and keep more students involved throughout the process.
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
MzTeachuh: Happy New Year, PLN: Reflecting and Resolving
MzTeachuh: Happy New Year, PLN: Reflecting and Resolving: It is a privilege for me to communicate with the world each day. Wow, who would have thought this would be possible? And for me to have a...
Happy New Year, PLN: Reflecting and Resolving
It is a privilege for me to communicate with the world each day. Wow, who would have thought this would be possible? And for me to have access to the best educators, new thoughts and innovations, and the optimism for our students worldwide. And participate with the problem-solving. What an amazing PLN!
The educational positives of 2014?
- More accessiblitly for poor students to the digital possibilities. Still a long way to go.
- Learning theory shows we can improve learning outcomes for everyone. As a teacher, I have always believed this, but now the research is undeniable.
- More educational emphasis educating the whole child through Social/Emotional Learning plus the Maker Movement and the Nature Movements.
- Inequities due to demagraphics are more clearly identified. Solutions need to absolutely follow. Free and Appropriate Education for ALL.
- Ed Tech is obsequious, but classroom management does not balance true efficacy of ed tech with the needs of child development.
- Latent obsessiveness over test scores have maintained sedentary classrooms where students do not have the chance to appropriately develop as a whole child.
- Minority and impoverished students still do not have educational equity, especially in the digital world.
- In 2015, every citizen is a photojournalist broadcasting and documenting the inequities, the achievements, the voice of the community. In education, we don't just listen to the 'Ivory Tower' experts anymore. This is healthy. We can all collaborate to benefit all our students.
- Ed Tech, Digital Access--everyone is working to get this to the entire student population; some work with a heart for the students, some see a great financial gain to be obtained.
- Differentiation will empower all students to develop their talents and interests and therefore benefit society.
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Best wishes from SoCal. |
Best wishes, my international PLN!
Melanie Link Taylor, M.Ed.
Google, through Blooger, provides me with stats on pageviews for hourly, daily, weekly, monthly and yearly pageviews. In about a month, I will have had a million pageviews since I began MzTeachuh three years ago. As Paul McCartney would say, 'Baby, I'm amazed!'
Here is the list of international pageviews for 2014. Thank you. It is a privilege to serve you.
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