Saturday, October 10, 2020

Educational Links 10/11/2020


 How to create Google Meet breakout rooms for differentiated learning


Learning About Christopher Columbus By Putting Him on Trial


GOOGLE MEET LAUNCHES BREAKOUT ROOMS TODAY!


Carol Dweck on Nurturing Students' Growth Mindsets Through Protest and Pandemic


25 Questions To Guide Teaching With Project-Based Learning


How 'Slow Looking' Can Help Students Develop Skills Across Disciplines



Building Critical Thinkers by Combining STEM With History


By asking students to explore the history of scientific discoveries, we get them to view their world with more wonder—and more skepticism—and condition their minds to think about causes and effects.

ADHD Strategies and Info Every Teacher Should Know

Teaching Children With ADHD: Classroom Strategies To Engage The Easily Distracted


9 ADHD Strategies Every Teacher Should Know


ADHD Basics


Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) find it unusually difficult to concentrate on tasks, to pay attention, to sit still and to control impulsive behavior. Our guide to ADHD offers information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for ADHD.

Helping the Student with ADHD in the Classroom: Strategies for Teachers



At a Glance: Classroom Accommodations for ADHD



Teaching Students with ADHD




What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?


ADHD: The Facts


What Is ADHD?

ADHD and the School-Aged Child


Teachers and school staff can provide parents and doctors with information to help evaluate behavior and learning problems, and can assist with behavioral training. However, school staff cannot diagnose ADHD, make decisions about treatment or require that a student take medication to attend school. Only parents and guardians can make those decisions with the child’s physician.
Students whose ADHD impairs their learning may qualify for special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or for a Section 504 plan (for children who do not require special education) under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Children with ADHD can benefit from study skills instruction, changes to the classroom setup, alternative teaching techniques and a modified curriculum.

The Autumn Leaves--Melancholy Music Within Nature's Beauty


 

This melancholy love song relies on the seasons as metaphor for life.  The loved one in summer (prime of life) is now missing. The one left behind sees the autumn leaves and faces winter alone (death.)

Autumn Leaves (Lyrics)

The falling leaves drift by the window
The autumn leaves of red and gold
I see your lips, the summer kisses
The sun-burned hands I used to hold

Since you went away the days grow long
And soon I'll hear old winters song
But I miss you most of all my darling
When autumn leaves start to fall

ANDY WILLIAMS - AUTUMN LEAVES 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHF8CX3i4SY

This also has a lovely pictorial presentation.

"Autumn Leaves" was originally a 1945 French song "Les Feuilles Mortes" (literally "Dead Leaves") with music by Joseph Kosma and lyrics by poet Jacques Prévert, English lyrics were written in 1947 by the American songwriter Johnny Mercer. With Mercer's exquisite lyrics the song became even more beautiful, it not only conveyed it's message of sadness and longing, but painted a story with the colors of Autumn.I like the musical treatment in this version (there are many versions) because it sounds a bit French. (from Youtube)

Friday, October 9, 2020

Educational Links 10/10/2020



Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times

Questions About Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences? We’ve Got Answers.

Two New Helpful Features in Google Meet



How Outdoor Learning Can Bring Curiosity and Connection to Education in Tough Times



‘This Job Is Impossible:’ Frustrated Teachers Share What America’s Classrooms Are Really Like


Study Guide: IEPs and special education during COVID-19


Tools for Social and Emotional Development in Online Learning

A school counselor offers suggestions for character education and social and emotional learning during remote instruction. 

Educational Links 10/09/2020

 


Teachers struggle to recreate language-rich classes for English learners online



How to Make Station Rotation Work During Hybrid Learning


The Cognitive Bias Codex: A Visual Of 180+ Cognitive Biases


MY LATEST BAM! RADIO SHOW IS ON POSSIBLE RESPONSES WHEN TEACHERS ARE TOLD TO KEEP POLITICS OUT OF THE CLASSROOM


California voters, including parents, have deep concerns about distance learning



How to use tech tools to help students respect diversity


The ADHD Symptoms in Children No One Talks About


What are the symptoms of ADD in children? Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are classic symptoms of ADHD, but our daughter showed different signs — working memory problems, anxiety, and inattention — that were missed by educators and professionals for far too long. Here is her story.

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Educational Links 10/8/2020


 

A Better Alternative To Grading Student Writing

HALLOWEEN & DAY OF THE DEAD (DÍA DE MUERTOS) ARE COMING UP – HERE ARE TEACHING & LEARNING RESOURCES


Education and the coronavirus crisis: What’s the latest?




42 Little Things That Drive Teachers Crazy


5 Tips for Embracing Outdoor Learning in Any Setting



Grants for Teachers Creating Online Lessons During COVID-19


Using Retakes to Nurture Growth Mindset

Offering students the chance to redo assessments and assignments can improve their self-perception—and the quality of their work.

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Educational Links 10/07/2020

Do Parents Trust Schools? Where the Fault Lines Are During COVID-19

 

To safely reopen schools, we have to talk about indoor air quality and ventilation



Are Teachers Ok? No, and Toxic Positivity Isn’t Helping



A padlocked drinking fountain, tree stump seats and a caution-taped library: See how the coronavirus has transformed schools

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK


Asynchronous Learning or Live Lessons? Which One Works Better for Me?


Supporting the Emotional Needs of Kids With Learning Disabilities


Not all kids with a learning disability become frustrated, sad, or anxious, but it is pretty common for kids to go through at least some period of emotional struggle. It isn’t easy for children when they see themselves falling behind their peers at school. Even if they pretend that they don’t notice or care, struggling in school can be a demoralizing experience.

Fun Books for Fall! Reading Rockets' Guides, Resources, and Research


by Dr. Seuss

Fall Harvest of Books

http://www.readingrockets.org/articles/books/c818 


Research, Guides and Resources

http://www.readingrockets.org/reading_research_guides_resources 


Federal Reports on Reading Issues

http://www.readingrockets.org/research/federal 


Helping Struggling Readers

http://www.readingrockets.org/helping 


Children's Books & Authors

http://www.readingrockets.org/books 


Reading Tips for Parents

http://www.readingrockets.org/article/18935 

 

 

Monday, October 5, 2020

Educational Links 10/5/2020

THE BEST RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF RESILIENCE


I’m a Teacher and I’m on an Emotional Roller Coaster Right Now

 https://grownandflown.com/teacher-emotional-roller-coaster-covid/?fbclid=IwAR1ECRVBsN7EXuGNhT21F_qZQPVGH3c3AptryxiFfmQGu7j9UHf1NKQS8Ng

Dear Parents: Here’s What You Should Know About Letter Grades


Special education funding should be less isolated, have more accountability, report finds



12 General Critical Thinking Questions About Voting And Government


The Unexpected Connection Between Handwriting and Learning to Read



3 Participation Strategies for Live Video Instruction


Most teachers develop ways to encourage classroom participation, but may not yet have ones for distance learning. These are easy to use anytime.


Fall Art Activities and Free Supplies (Find Them Outside)

 

Artsy Autumn Animals https://www.parentmap.com/article/20-fall-crafts-and-activities-for-kids?page=16

20 Fall Crafts and Activities for Kids

https://www.parentmap.com/article/20-fall-crafts-and-activities-for-kids 

Fall/Halloween DIY home decor and projects using acorns

http://www.mrkate.com/2012/10/10/fall-diy-home-decor-and-projects-using-acorns/ 

{Fall Art} Create a Twig Picture Frame

http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/20667/fall-art-frame 

Autumn Owls Leaf Collage Art
http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/general_content/free_resources/teachers_corner/projects/OwlsLeafCollage.jsp?f=seasonal 

 Projects for Autumn Landscapes
http://artmuse67.blogspot.com/2013/10/autumn-landscape-art-project-ideas.html

Autumn Crafts

http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/autumn-crafts 

How To Draw a Fall Tree

http://artprojectsforkids.org/how-to-draw-a-fall-tree/ 

 

Sunday, October 4, 2020

Educational Links 10/5/2020

 


Schools Already Struggled to Teach Reading Right. Now They Have to Do It Online







The ‘Bad News Guy’ of K-12 Cybersecurity on a Grim Milestone — and His Next Project


In Defense of Not Always Being Engaging: A Teacher’s Perspective


A VIDEO WORTH WATCHING: “ACTIVE LEARNING: BETS, DISCUSSIONS AND HARD WORK IN CLASSROOMS OF CHAMPIONS”


Pandemic could spur new school staffing approaches



5 Research-Backed Tips to Improve Your Online Teaching Presence


As the physical distance increases between you and your students, so can the psychological and emotional space. Here are some tips that can help.