Educational Links 1/29/19

Adapting to the needs of learners, educators and schools with Chromebooks

https://www.blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/chromebooks-for-all/?fbclid=IwAR0c6dsb1pt0zsDtMogYUUHWtY7e52pEby4YS3T5fI1J4F8iUKk5kG0CAow

Evoking Emotion in Fiction: 7 Pragmatic Ways to Make Readers Give a Darn

https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-articles/by-writing-goal/improve-my-writing/writing-tips-for-evoking-emotion-in-fiction

20 Formative Assessment Tools for Your Classroom

https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/20-formative-assessment-tools-for-your-classroom/?fbclid=IwAR3U80D9eLkEfrdiFJIJg_iV2fq3ZQc5woXTyQ3xMRwChg7MxSNb7RdXjwM

Another tool to improve student mental health? Kids talking to kids

https://hechingerreport.org/another-tool-to-improve-student-mental-health-kids-talking-to-kids/

TWELVE REASONS I LIKE USING TECHNOLOGY

https://msdrasby.com/2018/12/22/twelve-reasons-i-like-using-technology/

What Is Cyber Bullying?

http://edtechreview.in/dictionary/2462-what-is-cyberbullying?fbclid=IwAR1mQB84qIhSTuv6jpab-1vr9BNCr1RyhpGUr8W2x_00x8JlMDEZWE15nwA

Why Mindfulness And Trauma-Informed Teaching Don't Always Go Together

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/52881/why-mindfulness-and-trauma-informed-teaching-dont-always-go-together?fbclid=IwAR3PDDaoStlsfZjCCUUY7WOdTPB5oOmAIIG7qAzkMb8t3Bh6SaLaEY2uwKc

Mindfulness is a fast growing trend both in the world generally and in schools. Teachers are turning to the practice as a simple way to restore calm to the classroom, help students find some quiet space, and build self-regulation skills. Some teachers say their personal mindfulness practice has helped them respond more calmly to students and helps them keep perspective. But it’s also important to realize that some of the ways mindfulness is practiced -- sitting still, eyes closed, in silence -- can also be triggers for students who have experienced trauma.