Saturday, August 29, 2020

Educational Links 8/30/20


14 Books That Connect Students With Valuable Scientists' Struggles



Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Dr. Kathryn Sampilo-Wilson


CARES ruling could alter how districts allocate funds



Virtual suspensions. Mask rules. More trauma. Why some worry a student discipline crisis is on the horizon


25 First Grade Science Projects to Pique Everyone’s Interest


MOST POPULAR POSTS OF THE WEEK


7 Classroom Management Mistakes—and the Research on How to Fix Them


Whether our emotions get the best of us, or we fall into familiar but unproductive habits, here are 7 common classroom management mistakes, and what the research says you should do instead.

Friday, August 28, 2020

Educational Links 8/29/20


25 Ways Schools Can Promote Literacy And Independent Reading




Predicting the future of digital learning


TODAY IS THE 57TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON –

HERE ARE TEACHING & LEARNING RESOURCES


Preschoolers are mask-licking germ bombs — yet few 

catch the coronavirus, data show


There are many benefits to starting science education 

early — very early



USDA waiver impasse may hamper school meal distribution



How to Set Up an Online School Newspaper



When this fifth-grade teacher
shifted his school newspaper 
online, he found that students
were motivated to produce 
high-quality work for an authentic 
audience—and felt more connected as a community.




Recipe for Learning

Naturally Learninghttps://www.facebook.com/NaturallyLearning

We could develop a taste for this!

ePLNs for Teachers –Getting Connected


Teachers can find professional networking  online.  Educational sites afford convenience, privacy, and expertise in a variety of educational areas. There are also interactive activities for teachers joining an online community. Here are a few advantages to connecting online:




·         Current educational topics discussed by experts and educators in a timely, thorough manner.  For example, the latest input on educational technology use in the class, special education innovations, and school-wide interventions such as social and emotional interventions are hot topics currently inspiring teachers in their professional pursuits.



·         Convenience and privacy comes with networking online. Professional development is generally limited to scheduled on-campus staff or team meetings, conferences, or District trainings. A teacher may have a question or comment on a topic with no opportunity during these gatherings, or the teacher feels the question or comment is too basic or too sophisticated for the discussion. Educational sites can provide a responsive venue through articles, group discussions, webcasts, videos or a search by a teacher using key words at the teacher’s convenience.



·         Opportunities to investigate new teaching areas and/or extend teaching expertise abound through sites that are specific to educational technology, special education, or improved teaching methods. A teacher may want more information about learning disabilities, for personal or professional reasons, and find helpful information and professionals online.  Maybe a video demonstrating a specific lesson would be very helpful. There is an abundance of sites to enhance a teacher’s knowledge and methods.



Here are well-established educational sites excellent for teacher connections.





http://www.edutopia.org/

 Edutopia This is an attractive, vast website that is has numerous educational topics: experts and educators writing articles, groups to join, videos, classroom guides.  Edutopia is a great support for teachers.







https://www.teachingchannel.org/
The Teaching Channel  provides specific video demonstrations in K-12 classrooms and lesson plan points on basic curriculum areas, as well as information on implementing the Common Core.  There are also articles and blogs. The Teaching Channel provides a ‘Teaching Team’ feature for professional development.







http://www.ncld.org/
The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) This site offers connections for parents and teachers in the complex, challenging area of Special Education. There is a diversity of articles that are thorough, clear, and understandable for those not trained in Special Education.  The site offers ebooks, podcasts, videos and current news about the IEP process, IDEA, funding, and interventions. NCLD is a tremendous asset for teachers and parents.


This site is clear, concise, and simplifies complex dynamics of learning and attention issues.  It is invaluable as a tool to clarify how best to serve a student and explains procedures for Special Education interventions. Understood.org is a tremendous benefit for teacher and parent. It is just a beautiful, thoughtful website.
 


Please get the RSS feed or email for MzTeachuh's daily Educational Links--these sites are just some of the resources I use for your update on what's happening this day in education.

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Educational Links 8/28/2020


Using distance learning to forge better parent-teacher relationships


Guided vs. Independent Practice

How to Prevent Student Cheating During Remote Learning: 4 Tips


The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 219 Online Education And Growing Your Cyber Expertise

The Benefits of Differentiation in Professional Development


9 Principles Of Student Engagement In A Virtual Classroom


USDA waiver impasse may hamper school meal distribution



The National School Lunch and Breakfast programs are still available, but not every child is eligible, and the pandemic complicates distribution and payments.


Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Educational Links 8/27/2020


Fast Forward: Hybrid models could prove effective. Are they here to stay?


Justice Department Settles Dispute With School District Over Service Animals


Science & Nature Activities for Cooped Up Kids


FIFTY-THREE WAYS TO HAVE STUDENTS INTERACT WITH TEXT – ONLINE OR IN THE PHYSICAL CLASSROOM


Los Angeles Unified, Annenberg Learner and Discovery Education Launch New Partnership Bringing Dynamic Digital Resources to Los Angeles Unified Students, Teachers and Parents



Use Live Class Time to Center Relationships




8 Ideas to Consider for Remote Learning (Part 1)



Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Educational Links 8/26/2020

An Adaptable Framework for Project-Based Learning


More Than 6,500 Teachers Have Had Unfair Student Debts Erased


Back To School Social-Emotional Basics: Relationship, Rhythm, Release




Schools Say They Have To Do Better For Students With Disabilities This Fall



5 takeaways from the Ed Dept's final distance education rules



THIS WEEK’S “ROUND-UP” OF USEFUL POSTS & ARTICLES ON ED POLICY ISSUES


California wildfires add angst to distance learning


Massive wildfires, which have become an annual event in California, are the first big test of how schools can handle a crisis while distance learning.

Monday, August 24, 2020

Educational Links 8/25/20

Sir Ken Robinson, Ph.D was an internationally recognized leader in the development of creativity, innovation and human resources. He works with governments in Europe, Asia and the USA, with international agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and some of the world’s leading cultural organizations. His book,’The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything’, a New York Times Best Seller, is being translated into eight different languages.1950-2020

Bringing Out Individual Talents in Children


Students have their own demands for school reopening


Virtual suspensions. Mask rules. More trauma. Why some worry a student discipline crisis is on the horizon


THIS WEEK’S “ROUND-UP” OF USEFUL POSTS & ARTICLES ON ED POLICY ISSUES


COVID-19 May Shut Many Disability Programs For Good





Less Jargon, More Grace: Using Language That Parents Understand


3 Group Work Strategies That Help Hold All Students Accountable




Sunday, August 23, 2020

Educational Links 8/24/2020


Schools Will Never Return to Business as Usual. Here’s How They Can Make the Most of Our New Reality.


Tributes Pour in for Sir Ken Robinson, a ‘Source of Insight, Inspiration and Joy for Millions’


Could Year-round School Provide Vulnerable Students with Needed Help?


THREE RESOURCES FOR LESSONS RELATED TO THE CORONAVIRUs


Your Child’s 7 Executive Functions — and How to Boost Them



Teachers need emotional support this school year


Keys to Success in Distance Learning


Educators from around the country shared their advice about making remote instruction work for middle and high school students.

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