Educational Links 11/25/2020

 

Critical Thinking Is A Mindset

https://www.teachthought.com/critical-thinking/critical-thinking-is-a-mindset/

Distance learning stokes fears of excessive screen time

https://edsource.org/2020/distance-learning-stokes-fears-of-excessive-screen-time/644165

How to Make Time for Independent Reading in Remote Learning

https://www.weareteachers.com/independent-reading-remote-learning/?utm_content=1603295793&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0tCxaKknkk6JZAoiUm8US__xJpB-NBWaNO2uHbF3PgiLGotbG39gETRG8

Building Community Virtually With Friendly Fridays

https://www.edutopia.org/article/building-community-virtually-friendly-fridays

IDEA turns 45: Is Congress close to guaranteeing full special ed funding?

https://www.educationdive.com/news/growing-hope-for-special-education-full-funding/589543/

How to Use Self-Directed Learning in Your Class

https://www.teachhub.com/teaching-strategies/2020/11/how-to-use-self-directed-learning-in-your-class/

Tips for Cultivating Healthy School Friendships Online

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/56993/tips-for-cultivating-healthy-school-friendships-online

This fall marks the first time most kids met unknown classmates 

virtually. For some this is a transition year from elementary to 

middle school. How can educators promote new friendships? 

Do you anticipate digital interactions making it harder or 

easier to form friendships across traditional chasms like gender, 

race, and class?