Educational Links 1/30/18

10 (More) Reasons Why the U.S. Education System Is Failing

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/01/29/10-more-reasons-why-the-us-education.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 102 Reinventing Learning: Digital Learners Are Transfluent

https://www.teachthought.com/education/teachthought-podcast-ep-102-reinventing-learning-digital-learners-transfluent/?utm_content=buffer43f4b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

This Week's Brain Blast

https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=82f89e650972d4bee408c19f5&id=4ed1c0c78d

Four Tools That Take Blended Learning to the Next Level

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2018/01/11/four-tools-take-blended-learning-next-level/

Code for Life - Coding Challenges and Lesson Plans

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2018/01/code-for-life-coding-challenges-and.html#.Wm_dIiinHGI

8 Examples of the Future of EdTech, Fresh from FETC

http://www.gettingsmart.com/2018/01/8-examples-of-the-future-of-edtech-fresh-from-fetc/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Getting%20Smart&utm_content=8%20Examples%20of%20the%20Future%20of%20EdTech,%20Fresh%20from%20FETC

Anxiety: Why It’s Different From Stress

https://www.understood.org/en/friends-feelings/managing-feelings/stress-anxiety/anxiety-why-its-different-from-stress?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

Ensuring That PBL Is Accessible to All

https://www.edutopia.org/article/ensuring-pbl-accessible-all?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

Project-based learning (PBL) continues to gain momentum as a powerful approach to teaching and learning, and for good reason. Research indicates that when implemented well, PBL improves student motivation and achievement, and helps students master skills that are essential for college and career readiness.