Educational Links 1/18/2021

 We’ve Got to Talk About Remote Student Absenteeism

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-weve-got-to-talk-about-remote-student-absenteeism/2021/01

How the pandemic is driving a shift in student-directed learning

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2021/01/15/how-the-pandemic-is-driving-a-shift-in-student-directed-learning/

3 Reasons I’m Hopeful About the Future of Education — in 2021 and Beyond

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2021-01-16-3-reasons-i-m-hopeful-about-the-future-of-education-in-2021-and-beyond

The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 230 Making PLC’s More Effective

https://www.teachthought.com/podcast/the-teachthought-podcast-ep-230-making-plcs-more-effective/

Safe or unsafe to reopen schools now? Contrasting views from a superintendent and a physician

https://edsource.org/podcast/safe-or-unsafe-to-reopen-schools-now-two-contrasting-views

Pros and Cons of Different Types of Test Questions

https://www.teachhub.com/professional-development/2021/01/pros-and-cons-of-different-types-of-test-questions/

The Power of Undo in Digital Art

https://www.edutopia.org/video/power-undo-digital-art

When students make artwork digitally, they find new ways to take risks, build confidence, and get creative.