Educational Links 5/28/17

Spotlight on literacy: What educators need to know

http://www.educationdive.com/news/spotlight-on-literacy-what-educators-need-to-know/442295/

Can After-School Programs Benefit Students' Social and Emotional Health?

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/urban_education_reform/2017/05/can_after_school_programs_benefit_students_social_and_emotional_health_in_louisville.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

New Resources On Ramadan

https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2017/05/27/new-resources-on-ramadan/

Teaching Strategies: Use Cooperative Learning to Stimulate Class Discussions

http://www.teachhub.com/teaching-strategies-use-cooperative-learning-stimulate-class-discussions 

Types of Learning Disabilities

 http://www.understandingspecialeducation.com/learning-disorders.html

Cultural Activities Matter

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2017/05/cultural-activity-matters.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FLUdSt+%28Special+Needs+Digest%29

16 APPS THAT SUPPORT THE CREATIVE PROCESS

http://www.theedadvocate.org/16-apps-support-creative-process/

Creativity is more than the ability to paint a pretty picture; it is a way in which original ideas are born and how they take form. It is about pushing boundaries, solving problems and bringing together skills in unique ways.  In a recent poll, 60% of CEO’s agreed that creativity was the most important skill to have in the workplace. With that in mind, it is important that we start turning to technology to facilitates the creative process. Through technology, we are not only offered new mediums but ways in which to organize our thoughts. Below are 16 apps that will support the creative process for both artists and big thinkers.