Educational Links 2/24/16

Energy and Calm: Change It Up and Calm It Down!

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/energy-calm-change-it-up-lori-desautels 

New Study Finds That Most Kids Don’t Think Collective Punishment Is Fair – Here’s What I Do Instead

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2016/02/23/new-study-finds-that-most-kids-dont-think-collective-punishment-is-fair-heres-what-i-do-instead/ 

Bill and Melinda Gates call on high school students to help solve global problems

https://www.tes.com/us/news/breaking-news/bill-and-melinda-gates-call-high-school-students-help-solve-global 

Ed. Dept. Seeks Standard Approach to Flagging Racial Bias in Special Education

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/speced/2016/02/racial_bias_special_education_standard.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB 

Private Schools and IDEA

http://www.smartkidswithld.org/getting-help/know-your-childs-rights/private-schools-and-idea/ 

Does Education Have A Pinterest Problem?

http://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/trends-shifts/does-education-have-a-pinterest-problem/?utm_campaign=trueAnthem&utm_content=56ccf64204d30161e65d9ce7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook 

Study: Classroom-Management Fixes Work Best When Addressing Social-Emotional Needs

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teaching_now/2016/02/most-effective-classroom-management-interventions-metaanalysis-study.html?cmp=SOC-SHR-FB 

Teaching with Tech: How Can Teachers Embrace Technology Tools

http://edtechreview.in/research/1881-tips-for-using-technology-in-the-classroom?utm_content=buffere64b7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer 

Education has evolved from a pen, paper and textbook affair to using iPads, online resources and even mobile apps in the classroom.  If you are aiming for a career in education, being able to utilize technology effectively is a crucial skill that you will have to be able to demonstrate.