Saturday, March 28, 2020

Educational Links 3/29/2020


Focusing on Student Well-Being in Times of Crisis


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


The Difference Between Emergency Remote Teaching and Online Learning

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


A Message From TeachThought Regarding COVID-19


How to create Top 5 resource lists for students and families


Your Child’s ADHD Is an Iceberg



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.

Friday, March 27, 2020

Educational Links 3/28/2020


What Technology Can & Cannot Replace In The Classroom


150+ EDUCATIONAL SHOWS ON NETFLIX


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


40 Homeschooling Tools And Resources We Use Every Day


Flood of Online Learning Resources Overwhelms Teachers


60 Things Every Child Should Know About The Internet


Massive Shift to Remote Learning Prompts Big Data Privacy Concerns


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.









Thursday, March 26, 2020

Educational Links 3/27/2020

The Best Podcasts for Kids That Adults Will Like Too


Free eLearning Academy to Support K-12 Students



7 Ways to Maintain Relationships During Your School Closure


Tips for Principals Shifting Their Schools to Distance Learning


5 Dimensions Of Critical Digital Literacy: A Framework


EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS


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


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.

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Educational Links 3/26/2020


Extending Classroom Management Online


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

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


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


Digital Learning in Special Ed


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

Why Writing Is So Painful for Kids with ADHD


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

Home Learning: ELA: Writing (Severely Handicapped)


Home Learning: Recreation: Printable Games


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


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


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


More resources on the way!


Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Educational Links 3/25/2020


10 Reasons To Use Virtual Reality In The Classroom


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


24 Unbelievable Things You Can Do With Broken Crayons


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


6 apps for parent-teacher communication



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


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


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.

Monday, March 23, 2020

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


COVID-19 KQED Youth Perspectives


Four effective strategies for parents who are now homeschooling their children


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

What Remote Learning Looks Like During the Coronavirus Crisis



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



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

Sunday, March 22, 2020

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



“LEARNING PACKETS” FOR STUDENTS DURING SCHOOL CLOSURES



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



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


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



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?