Educational Links 10/12/16

Resources to Fight Bullying and Harassment at School

http://www.edutopia.org/article/bullying-prevention-resources 

Assistive Technology for Math 

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/assistive-technology/assistive-technologies-basics/assistive-technology-for-math?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg 

The Great Outdoors: Time spent outside has wide-ranging benefits — and there are easy ways to integrate it into the school day

http://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/16/10/great-outdoors 

The Arts for All Students in All Content Classes

http://blog.ed.gov/2016/09/arts-students-content-classes/?utm_content=buffer1c914&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer 

Teaching Strategies to Turn Students into Active Listeners 

http://www.teachhub.com/teaching-strategies-turn-students-listeners 

3 Teacher Tips for the PBL Paradigm Shift

http://gettingsmart.com/2016/10/3-teacher-tips-for-the-pbl-paradigm-shift/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Getting%20Smart&utm_content=3%20Teacher%20Tips%20for%20the%20PBL%20Paradigm%20Shift 

Nonverbal Learning Disabilities: An Overview

http://www.smartkidswithld.org/first-steps/what-are-learning-disabilities/nld-overview/ 

Children with NLD have difficulties understanding nonverbal information, which can result in academic, social, and emotional challenges • Contrary to the name of this disorder, these children often have excellent verbal skills and do well in elementary school, delaying detection of their learning disability • Their academic problems come to light as school becomes more complex and implied learning replaces rote learning.