Educational Links 3/29/2020

Focusing on Student Well-Being in Times of Crisis

https://www.edutopia.org/article/focusing-student-well-being-times-crisis?fbclid=IwAR1po6K9H8LbTlTkuhKukR6PAp8PjrhBn_cuN2kMF2XiSAqnDb1zBGKIUWk

From Wi-Fi to Food Drops: How Districts Are Tackling the Big Issues Now

https://www.edutopia.org/article/wi-fi-food-drops-how-districts-are-tackling-big-issues-now?fbclid=IwAR3DJI54HU6UUb6QCt5qfuYXEe61riagbPcO4q4SlHxJbvCC7P-We7Siyiw

The Difference Between Emergency Remote Teaching and Online Learning

https://er.educause.edu/articles/2020/3/the-difference-between-emergency-remote-teaching-and-online-learning?fbclid=IwAR1eVrbOBDdTKywDxsy8Y90ypDbCvEr8ocKLT2wuqbB2JIWfL-bGm00IwzQ

LONGER, FASTER, HARDER: TIPS FOR ADDRESSING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR IN THE CLASSROOM

https://www.thinkinclusive.us/longer-faster-harder-tips-for-addressing-challenging-behavior-in-the-classroom/

A Message From TeachThought Regarding COVID-19

https://www.teachthought.com/teachthought-updates-events/a-message-from-teachthought-regarding-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR32gLSkZtOyJz7w8houfwVPaPPWIEpSVdmIshXM1OaJi-q7BnCXBbiEUac

How to create Top 5 resource lists for students and families

https://districtadministration.com/how-to-create-top-5-resource-lists-for-students-and-families/?fbclid=IwAR2mG8QBhRyZpnViXu2Kn49rwby71JALqiFEcvvFaBAXJ_kMJbzVdSqab38

Your Child’s ADHD Is an Iceberg

https://www.additudemag.com/what-is-adhd-symptoms-hidden-parents-educators/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=parent&fbclid=IwAR2x5Qa-fiIVTk9K4joGILuZLFER_E8teYDDZlpCkx3Ijswln8IUQNY7Vuw

Attention deficit disorder is multi-faceted, far-reaching, and largely hidden. What caregivers and educators see poking above the surface are just a fraction of ADHD symptoms. This is critical to keep in mind, and to guide your daily teaching and learning tactics.

Educational Links 3/28/2020

What Technology Can & Cannot Replace In The Classroom

https://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/what-technology-can-and-cannot-replace-in-the-classroom/?fbclid=IwAR1jGh_Ko7h65BNXS8IQe7OwlqkIL_AaeOn_rT36yfpzmAnwJNjJX5nfZv0

150+ EDUCATIONAL SHOWS ON NETFLIX

https://homeschoolhideout.com/educational-shows-on-netflix/?fbclid=IwAR0gW7zTOLTzkYime5f24BQrOqZCe0MtTAZhK8ypESEx6gO0RBVM0VCR4U8

With Schools Closed, Kids With Disabilities Are More Vulnerable Than Ever

https://www.npr.org/2020/03/27/821926032/with-schools-closed-kids-with-disabilities-are-more-vulnerable-than-ever?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=nprnews&utm_campaign=npr&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR0DtIo7-AX861JOMNsAuJMDrkekVTMYStU9rbVK-0rY1z6BwHm3a8L49sI

40 Homeschooling Tools And Resources We Use Every Day

https://www.teachthought.com/technology/homeschooling-tools-and-resources/?fbclid=IwAR1XjYNBVPSrPLmAIwBwg4HM3Y_4Vlz-mm4gUer8yHbVl7v4n5F7zFocPw0

Flood of Online Learning Resources Overwhelms Teachers

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/03/25/flood-of-online-learning-resources-overwhelms-teachers.html?fbclid=IwAR08PlUtvWCZwJCK_sP6GMW_xBegDpsxRblZwGa_BuFv3Rvuyda0ZsU3wc8

60 Things Every Child Should Know About The Internet

https://www.teachthought.com/technology/things-every-child-should-know-about-the-internet/?fbclid=IwAR3c7suvYLl5nEQX6x0geZvMlq1CSHG3L0zUr6f8y3ywHvJoP9SOSOKWCJI

Massive Shift to Remote Learning Prompts Big Data Privacy Concerns

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/03/26/massive-shift-to-remote-learning-prompts-big.html?cmp=soc-edit-fb&fbclid=IwAR1W8dniicaLMrV6IRE7AsSOCRzo-CupkoxT3lxJp2XuVhmnufLWVygBfy8

Teachers have already begun connecting with students using a variety of digital tools, some of which are new to them and their schools and weren’t designed for classroom use—everything from videoconferencing apps like Zoom to digital devices like Chromebooks and learning platforms like Babbel and BrainPop.

Educational Links 3/27/2020

The Best Podcasts for Kids That Adults Will Like Too

https://www.fatherly.com/play/the-best-podcasts-for-kids/?fbclid=IwAR0ff-HlJ2xW0x1RuJJfBgjkDs6Z09KWKX2r_qzHKoKLc4jj_PwOa_sp1Bs

Free eLearning Academy to Support K-12 Students

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2020/03/24/free-elearning-academy-to-support-k-12-students/?utm_content=bufferd03c2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR2lIkW4EqlAdCtKFRB3wtMBpb3BKvpqbFo

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7 Ways to Maintain Relationships During Your School Closure

https://www.edutopia.org/article/7-ways-maintain-relationships-during-your-school-closure?fbclid=IwAR16wqqxEpvkS758O7RCIki-eCMjih7CA8GpY-4qyjQzH6SosbuUBpWMugk

Tips for Principals Shifting Their Schools to Distance Learning

https://www.edutopia.org/article/tips-principals-shifting-their-schools-distance-learning?fbclid=IwAR2bekE_e5sRckuUcrd235IdBVqnZjTpHTcdlUt9xo5Pi5ppH0Pofh2tYzE

5 Dimensions Of Critical Digital Literacy: A Framework

https://www.teachthought.com/literacy/5-dimensions-of-critical-digital-literacy/?fbclid=IwAR3OUHzP-ztDgwCWLxFn7kUSBGJwzoV9k_D8gyoncolgoofWCPhGgihxRBc

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS

https://www.theottoolbox.com/executive-functioning-skills/?fbclid=IwAR2zkBLcqQewCVZ7c0_kmHNptj2YhY3d9KU5VqgQAIaWxGN07XmJNfXdU8M

Kids Bouncing Off the Walls? These Boredom Busters Fill Time Gaps with Activity

https://www.additudemag.com/bouncing-off-the-walls-activities-adhd-kids/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=parent&fbclid=IwAR0chtC13rOHyQlKTkia_T8r7DPxsJSaiTcyXwTmLzg3Pgtb0AfDASMCXi4

Many ADHD experts swear by the Pomodoro Technique for time management, which organizes the day into 25-minute increments separated by 5 minutes of activity and blood flow, plus a few larger gaps in the day. Use these recommended boredom busters to keep your child moving during their 5-, 15-, and 30-minute breaks while learning at home.

Educational Links 3/26/2020

Extending Classroom Management Online

https://www.edutopia.org/article/extending-classroom-management-online?fbclid=IwAR2uHbhYy677J3U1pDDUBsAt1EHDDDsJpLcY5stSO0Xybz1DcM5UTx6K-gA

Despite assurances of flexibility, educators fear liability in online instruction of special ed students 

https://edsource.org/2020/despite-assurances-of-flexibility-educators-fear-liability-in-online-instruction-of-special-ed-students/626898?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=despite-assurances-of-flexibility-educators-fear-liability-in-online-instruction-of-special-ed-students-03-25-20&fbclid=IwAR1HJ47kWCml7ASiBpRC-71TG52ZYKmq6fxSz2BP05rMJyLODm6KwlH66t8

Why Learning at Home Should Be More Self-Directed—and Less Structured

https://www.edutopia.org/article/why-learning-home-should-more-self-directed-and-less-structured?fbclid=IwAR34tGuXVfnjPOUnz8qxr1_a_p74fcP7TWwtZDNNb9lIfVr13TW3GRw8oXY

‘Students Are Lonely:’ What Happens When Coronavirus Forces Schools Online

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-03-02-students-are-lonely-what-happens-when-coronavirus-forces-schools-online?utm_content=buffer11862&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=EdSurgeBuffer&fbclid=IwAR3NVZ6DMRUnGIx_e9RylDvXnZpmkkgY7FNPOu7LAiiGPo2HIR7SsTmYATk

Digital Learning in Special Ed

https://www.mrsdscorner.com/digital-learning-resources-and-websites/?fbclid=IwAR04Aktmm-ucfbxdP50wSRn6ePnsphfYq2Tb0kwGUiEX7Du4US9-iysvLxc

Shifting to Teaching Online Tomorrow? Here Are Some Things to Consider Today

https://www.bamradionetwork.com/track/shifting-to-teaching-online-tomorrow-here-are-some-things-to-consider-today/?fbclid=IwAR3We4f1D5ZPoo_DA79UiqO8rjPP5g6izlbt3fpahPix_aXhAzgphLXuuoY

Why Writing Is So Painful for Kids with ADHD

https://www.additudemag.com/why-writing-is-so-painful-for-kids-with-adhd/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=parent&fbclid=IwAR2KdT-2nfXyKS_FS7SK_ySRYHSJ8lazSCtZTfJS5kCh_Nsz4RPmIOsL7qA

Math and reading are likely no walk in the park, either. And it all traces back to executive functioning — our brains’ ability to absorb, organize, and act on information.

Home Learning: Resources Summary 3/25/2020

MzT's Special Education Classroom: Our Daily Agenda --for our Special Education students

http://melanielinktaylor.mzteachuh.org/2020/03/mzts-special-education-classroom-our.html

Home Learning: ELA: Writing (Severely Handicapped)

http://melanielinktaylor.mzteachuh.org/2020/03/home-learning-ela-writing-severely.html

Home Learning: Recreation: Printable Games

http://melanielinktaylor.mzteachuh.org/2020/03/home-learning-recreation-printable-games.html

Home Learning: Lesson Plans and ELA Resources 2 Moderately/Severely Handicapped

http://melanielinktaylor.mzteachuh.org/2020/03/home-learning-lesson-plans-and-ela.html

Home Learning: Lesson Plans and Math Resources 2 Moderately/Severely Handicapped

https://mzteachuhsclassroom.blogspot.com/2020/03/home-learning-lesson-plans-and-math_20.html

Home Learning: Lesson Plans and Math Resources 1 for Severely Handicapped Students

https://mzteachuhsclassroom.blogspot.com/2020/03/home-learning-lesson-plans-and-math.html

More resources on the way!

Educational Links 3/25/2020

10 Reasons To Use Virtual Reality In The Classroom

https://teachthought.com/technology/10-reasons-use-virtual-reality-classroom/?fbclid=IwAR0NYOKJ-76RwxpXlziiQcLeZqc8MNdk__dVVV-_S0GhkaIGV9HX725r--Y

Special Needs and Online Learning: What Will Every Teacher Need to Rapidly Learn?

https://www.bamradionetwork.com/track/what-happens-to-special-needs-students-when-teaching-goes-online-this/?fbclid=IwAR1THSeoLrO8O1ZLXMP3JbrFA6r1wlb6Q_FT88gJy27QG9DxtT1WeC7hXxg

24 Unbelievable Things You Can Do With Broken Crayons

https://www.weareteachers.com/broken-crayons/?utm_content=1585065772&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR161_bwtNTLKgFOhiQG6T46Oxmv8TQeUuGjIKNDL0kGbODJX1byQdZe0uk

THIS WEEK’S RESOURCES TO SUPPORT TEACHERS COPING WITH SCHOOL CLOSURES

https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2020/03/24/this-weeks-resources-to-support-teachers-coping-with-school-closures/?fbclid=IwAR0ZmX3BLxQCErtCO1Bj-lhnxFHw7u4WVi5RN2lgWZqoH5s7l1KudVg0Gz8

6 apps for parent-teacher communication

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2019/02/01/6-apps-for-parent-teacher-communication/?utm_content=buffer51b63&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR1aqa0UGpO9SnYSZlxdQp-5PvNC7aNWP7MlIHkswxXA1NxBQGIze2wGNaM

What Surprised Us, What We Learned in the First Week of Teaching Online

https://www.bamradionetwork.com/track/what-surprised-us-what-we-learned-in-the-first-week-of-teaching-online/?fbclid=IwAR3dET86Q5u2bmUe8pDOvTUC36vOq3eWz6U52C-n33A4qiDAssJpQJUrgU0

Learning at Home: Sample Schedule & Resources for Elementary School Students with ADHD

https://www.additudemag.com/learning-at-home-resources-schedule-elementary-school-adhd/?utm_source=eletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=parent_march_2020&utm_content=032120&goal=0_d9446392d6-55f18087ee-292910369&fbclid=IwAR0-cfbDHQ2AZfzJaz8CqNUSAV5qQAeRHNqCd6Rvb9zgolN-BzTrWA3rLqg

You didn’t sign up to homeschool your child with ADHD, but here you are. You know that routine is critical, but none of the old scheduling rules apply to this coronavirus situation. So here is ADDitude’s sample schedule for elementary school kids with ADHD who find themselves suddenly learning from home.

Educational Links 3/24/2020

Inside Todd's Brain: A Monday Newsletter for Teachers by Todd Findley

https://mailchi.mp/ecu/issue-165-working-at-home-hack-motivate-on-time-homework-completion-free-ed-co-resources-elvis-mind-wanderingresearch?fbclid=IwAR0NBQyUS7S1TZjc41_9i2nljNZvRTkzhY75WF0FkdutGj1e5BQ9_Oodboc

COVID-19 pushes learning online

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2020/03/23/covid-19-pushes-learning-online/?utm_content=buffer127ba&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR25lFL2Ca1j3yCkyqnC9-r27yj2g4QLOEJdlwnfXJxkap5gVIiRZJl5Gdk

COVID-19 KQED Youth Perspectives

https://www.kqed.org/education/covid-19-kqed-youth-perspectives?fbclid=IwAR3pBbWHhQ8gov83wIfrJAQo2EGneuzXHsOJZOMckw2Dy6f-fTsdmH9EO-M

Four effective strategies for parents who are now homeschooling their children

https://hechingerreport.org/opinion-effective-strategies-for-parents-new-to-a-homeschool-environment/?fbclid=IwAR1L5fIpNlaf5e8OwojQxbz_OPibM0UBuarL1i4BBsJkoTkylKTq-on715M

DeVos to school districts: Don’t let disability law concerns stop you from educating kids

https://chalkbeat.org/posts/us/2020/03/23/devos-students-with-disabilities-dont-stop-remote-learning-online-education/?fbclid=IwAR1xyi2FdgvbgcYrb22QLLSNoa4oCtCkvYTAGRWMlTPtkNKi8jr7wR7bHSA

What Remote Learning Looks Like During the Coronavirus Crisis

http://fullframe.edweek.org/2020/03/23/what-remote-learning-looks-like-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/?fbclid=IwAR1vc4OVlhcIwDaeCdQvH_P_nUIg6ghTVSIPSk3MunR1lebqPvKv4CQd-js#content?cmp=soc-edit-fb

California students enrolled in special education face unique burdens during school closure

https://edsource.org/2020/california-students-enrolled-in-special-education-face-unique-burdens-during-school-closure/626605?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=california-students-enrolled-in-special-education-face-unique-burdens-during-school-closure-03-20-20&fbclid=IwAR2GuSsXgA3_uHmgsQfp1cXovh9VOknPlO8cTPTziObrwMEVCt9plND2OY4

Loss of specialized services, daily routine poses challenges for California's 800,000 students in special education.

Educational Links 3/23/2020

What Teachers in China Have Learned in the Past Month

https://www.edutopia.org/article/what-teachers-china-have-learned-past-month

Two Collections of Hands-on Science Lessons Students Can Do At Home

https://www.freetech4teachers.com/

“LEARNING PACKETS” FOR STUDENTS DURING SCHOOL CLOSURES

https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2020/03/17/learning-packets-for-students-during-school-closures/?fbclid=IwAR3VgzzGnhnJx-Qg5Js2nRmd4Z5vLYx02JBwbckEOX2GJYmipvxdfNl9YR0

'Panic-gogy': Teaching Online Classes During The Coronavirus Pandemic

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/55554/panic-gogy-teaching-online-classes-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic

“Homeschooling? Really? We Didn’t Think We Could Do It, But…”

https://www.additudemag.com/homeschooling-autism-success-story/

Exercise Tips To Help Kids, Teens and Families Stay Balanced at Home

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/55533/exercise-tips-to-help-kids-teens-and-families-stay-balanced-at-home 

School Closings and Learning at Home 

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/coronavirus-latest-updates?_ul=1*1vnlhiv*domain_userid*YW1wLXg1OXRZZFBFeURzOVNtd05BXzZoNmc.#School_Closings_and_Learning_at_Home

With many schools already closing, you may wonder what it will mean if kids have to learn at home for a while. And what happens to kids’ instruction and supports if they get special education services?