Educational Links 2/26/17

21 Tips for Starting (or Improving) your School Butterfly Garden

http://monarchbutterflygarden.net/school-butterfly-garden-checklist-teachers/

10 Defusing Phrases to Use at IEP Meetings

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/special-services/ieps/10-defusing-phrases-to-use-at-iep-meetings?utm_source=twitshare&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

ARE SOME STUDENTS MORE AT RISK OF ASSAULT ON CAMPUSES?

http://www.theedadvocate.org/students-risk-assault-campuses/

Are We Innovating, or Just Digitizing Traditional Teaching?

https://www.edutopia.org/article/are-we-innovating-or-just-digitizing-traditional-teaching-beth-holland

Is It Time To Go Back To Basics With Writing Instruction?

https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2017/02/20/is-it-time-to-go-back-to-basics-with-writing-instruction/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20170225

Develop Listening Skills: Sound Awareness

http://special-ism.com/develop-listening-skills-sound-awareness/

Deeper Learning—for Teachers

https://www.edutopia.org/article/deeper-learning-for-teachers-andrew-miller?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

Professional development. The phrase has a lot of connotations: Some may think of a trainer talking at them for a full day while others remember a fantastic and practical workshop or a meaningful conversation with a student or colleague. I see a clear parallel to the term project. Say “project” to someone, and they might recall a truly valuable experience or perhaps a complete waste of time. However, we know that when we adopt the mindset and essentials of project-based learning with students, we can improve upon existing projects or create new and better ones. Can we use PBL to improve professional development?