Educational Links 7/6/16

Connecting iGeneration to the Natural World

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/connecting-igeneration-to-natural-world-kevin-barisonek?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20EdutopiaNewContent%20%28Edutopia%29 

Top picks for back-to-school tech this fall

http://edscoop.com/top-picks-for-back-to-school-tech-this-fall 

Can PD Be Virtual? Professional Development Technology and Trends

http://classtechtips.com/2016/07/05/can-pd-virtual-professional-development-technology-trends/ 

Educational Toys That Build ADHD Brains

http://www.additudemag.com/slideshow/144/ 

What You Need for Back to School 

http://www.educationworld.com/back_to_school/

When Tech Meets Project-Based Learning

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2016-06-22-when-tech-meets-project-based-learning?utm_content=buffer58c48&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer 

Why Math Is Taught Differently Today 

https://www.understood.org/en/community-events/blogs/expert-corner/2015/01/15/why-math-is-taught-differently-today?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg 

The reason for teaching conceptual understanding is to help students to see connections between the math they’re learning and the math they already know. This can be especially empowering for kids with learning and attention issues. It prepares them to solve the real-world problems they will face in the future.

Yes, math is being taught differently today. It may be a little more difficult for parents at times, but it definitely can be better for kids.