Educational Links 12/11/16

Six Must-Have School Spaces for Project-Based Learning

http://www.gettingsmart.com/2016/12/classroom-spaces-for-project-based-learning/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Getting%20Smart&utm_content=Six%20Must-Have%20School%20Spaces%20for%20Project-Based%20Learning

Is It OK to Let My Child With Dyslexia Use Spell-Check?

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/dyslexia/is-it-okay-to-let-my-child-with-dyslexia-use-spell-check?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

‘We have 20th century teachers educating 21st century students: we must improve professional development’

https://www.tes.com/us/news/breaking-views/we-have-20th-century-teachers-educating-21st-century-students-we-must

'There is a strong case for giving students as many opportunities as possible for extended prose – "write" across the curriculum'

https://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-views/there-a-strong-case-giving-students-many-opportunities-possible

The Price of Innovative Leadership in 2017

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2016-12-10-the-price-of-innovative-leadership-in-2017?utm_content=buffer316bc&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

As leaders in districts, Superintendents are responsible for driving change, making tough decisions on budgets and appeasing various stakeholders (our boards, parents and the like). And when it comes to edtech, it is increasingly important for us all to take the necessary—and sometimes unpopular—risks to recognize more consistent and positive outcomes for our students.