Educational Links 8/14/17

4 Soft Skills Needed to be Successful in STEM
https://www.weneedmore.com/learn/unexpected-soft-skills

Scientists Say Child's Play Helps Build A Better Brain

http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2014/08/06/336361277/scientists-say-childs-play-helps-build-a-better-brain?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social

Evaluating Your Child for Dysgraphia

http://www.smartkidswithld.org/first-steps/evaluating-your-child/evaluating-your-child-for-dysgraphia/

How to deal with a principal who just doesn’t “get it”

https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/truth-for-teachers-podcast/deal-principal-just-doesnt-get/

27 Ideas For Students That Finish Their Work Early

http://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/27-ideas-students-finish-work-early/

The Power of Mindfulness

https://childmind.org/article/the-power-of-mindfulness/

HOW TO FIND A BALANCE BETWEEN TEACHING AND TECHNOLOGY

http://www.theedadvocate.org/find-balance-teaching-technology/?utm_source=ReviveOldPost&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost

Not all educators are won over by the bells and whistles that come with edtech.  Many teachers feel threatened by technologies that aim to “replace them,” and cannot keep up with the training and the push that comes from within the schooling system. According to eSparks Learning, teachers regardless of age or experience level harbor doubts about their ability to successfully use classroom technology.  So, if teacher’s skills and technology are to exist in harmony, there needs to be a balance. We need teachers’ talents and at the same time encourage them to start looking to the future.