Educational Links 9/8/16

What Is 'Culturally Competent' Teaching? (Videos)

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teaching_now/2016/09/what_is_culturally_competent_teaching_videos.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB 

Great Math Apps and Extensions for Your Chromebook

http://edtechreview.in/e-learning/1211-math-apps-and-extensions-for-your-chromebook?utm_content=bufferd12a5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer 

What to Do If You Didn’t Want to Go Back to School

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/what-do-if-you-didnt-want-go-back-school-elena-aguilar?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow 

3 Ways to Encourage Ownership of Learning

http://www.middleweb.com/32620/3-ways-to-encourage-ownership-of-learning/ 

 'Makerspaces' balance, challenge for test-heavy curriculums 

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/30a0c64e3d8a4bd9ba832f41cd48965f/makerspaces-balance-challenge-test-heavy-curriculums 

School Nurses Can Be Mental Health 'Detectives' But They Need Help

http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/09/03/478835294/school-nurses-can-be-mental-health-detectives-but-they-need-help 

Kids Don’t Always Love Technology

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2016-09-07-kids-don-t-always-love-technology?utm_content=buffer78395&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer 

 Many adults simply accept the idea that “kids love technology” without interrogating it further. While many kids do love a shiny new device, it’s worth looking deeper than the tech itself to find out more. Understanding their motivations can help us make better decisions about how educators and parents can collaborate with children to support their learning.