Educational Links 6/20/18

Edudemic http://www.edudemic.com/

The Best Ed Tech Resources Of 2018 – So Far

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2018/06/19/the-best-ed-tech-resources-of-2018-so-far/

‘Testing does apply to the real world’

https://www.tes.com/news/testing-does-apply-real-world

How Can We Amplify Student Learning? The ANSWER from Cognitive Psychology

https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-and-learning/how-can-we-amplify-student-learning-the-answer-from-cognitive-psychology/

13 Ways Music Benefits You

https://www.magzter.com/article/Entertainment/Readers-Digest-US/13-Incredible-Ways-Music-Benefits-You?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=facebook_art_campaign&dt=1527033600#.WyV9ZCC-D2I.facebook

Reading Aloud, Playing With Young Kids May Reduce Hyperactivity, Study Shows

https://www.understood.org/en/community-events/blogs/adhd-news/2018/06/14/reading-aloud-playing-with-young-kids-may-reduce-hyperactivity-study-shows?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

3 ways to increase engagement in virtual classrooms

https://www.educationdive.com/news/3-ways-to-increase-engagement-in-virtual-classrooms/525319/

ADHD and Emotions: What You Need to Know

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/add-adhd/adhd-and-emotions-what-you-need-to-know?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

If your child has ADHD, you probably know about the major symptoms. Trouble focusing. Impulsivity. And in some cases, hyperactivity. But many kids with ADHD (also known as ADD) share another symptom that often isn’t mentioned. They have trouble managing their emotions.

There are official criteria that doctors use to diagnose ADHD. Trouble with emotions isn’t one of them. But researchers and professionals who treat kids with ADHD often report that emotions play a big role in the daily difficulties kids face.