Educational Links 5/18/15

Filed under: the sky is cheap entertainment.

Jupiter and Venus draw closer!

The sky’s two brightest planets are getting ready for a spectacular conjunction in late June and early July. Start watching them now! Charts and info here.

http://earthsky.org/space/jupiter-venus-may-june-2015-conjunction-charts?utm_content=buffer7737c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer 

Expose children to classical music whether they like it or not, says Nicola Benedetti

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/11595782/Expose-children-to-classical-music-whether-they-like-it-or-not-says-Nicola-Benedetti.html 

Weaving SEL Skills Into Book Talks

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/weaving-sel-skills-book-talk-formats-maurice-elias?utm_content=blog&utm_campaign=weaving-sel-book-talks&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow&utm_term=link

3 Challenges Facing Parents of Teens With Learning Disabilities

http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/high-school-notes/2015/05/18/3-challenges-facing-parents-of-teens-with-learning-disabilities 

The Future of Digital Learning

http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/26524f73-498a-4607-ae61-66d6a8903e1f/the-future-of-digital-learning/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mktg2015 

Films and Documentaries About Autism 

https://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/resource-library/films-and-documentaries 

Bridging The Gap Through Quality STEM Initiatives

http://techcrunch.com/2015/05/16/bridging-the-gap-through-quality-stem-initiatives/ 

Summer Learning Programs for Kids With Learning and Attention Issues 

https://www.understood.org/en/friends-feelings/child-social-situations/summer-camp-summer-school/summer-learning-programs-for-kids-with-learning-and-attention-issues 

Teaching with Tech: How Can Teachers Embrace Technology Tools

http://edtechreview.in/research/1881-tips-for-using-technology-in-the-classroom?utm_content=bufferadbf0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=plus.google.com&utm_campaign=buffer