Saturday, October 9, 2021

Educational Links 10/10/21

 


Students Aren’t Products: How We Think About Education



More Than a Dozen Ways to Build Movement Into Learning



Physical activity that amplifies learning can have a powerful effect on retention and engagement—it’s also fun.

Friday, October 8, 2021

Educational Links 10/9/21



15 Questions To Ask When Introducing New Content To Students

https://www.teachthought.com/critical-thinking/15-questions-help-students-respond-to-new-ideas/?fbclid=IwAR3jZr0rgdADKpIWP4Zm4m9UATeIcv2xbTrccHLZ_XFN_V36vBiXh4uo1zs

ANOTHER REASON TO BE CAREFUL ABOUT BEING “DATA-DRIVEN”


‘Test to Stay': New Approach Keeps COVID-Exposed Students in Class


Curb Classroom Chatter! 6 Practical Ways to Deal With a Talkative Class


How to Help Kids Who Are Too Hard on Themselves


COVID Cases Among Children Are Declining. Has the Back-to-School Surge Peaked?



3 Ways Administrators Can Show They Care About Teachers as People



It’s easy for school leaders to get caught up in roles and responsibilities—but it’s important to remember that teachers are more than their job titles.

Educational Links 10/8/21

 


How to Teach Handwriting—and Why It Matters


Survey: Teachers more likely to report burnout than other government employees




Teachers May See Student Loans Forgiven Under New Ed. Dept. Changes


My Top 20 Tech Tips for Teachers!



NEW STUDY FINDS WHAT A ZILLION OTHERS HAVE CONCLUDED: REWARDS NOT VERY EFFECTIVE AT MOTIVATING STUDENTS TO LEARN


The Best Way to Explain Learning Disabilities to Your Child




What Every Student Needs




Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Educational Links 10/7/21

 

60 Ways To Help Students Think For Themselves



How 2 middle schools are prioritizing SEL for teenage students


How Much Screen Time Is Too Much? The Answer Is ‘It Depends’


So how worried should educators be about all that time students spend staring at a Chromebook, iPad, or cellphone screen, especially if it’s followed by hours of television or video games? How many hours of screen time per day is too much?

Educational Links 10/6/2021

 


How reading aloud can help you bond with your kids and make them better readers



Districts Are Leaning on Medical Advisors to Help With COVID Policies. It’s Paying Off


New law will identify preschoolers’ home languages



Should Robots Replace Teachers?


The Most Effective Way To Manage Students With ADHD


What Is Dysgraphia? What Should I Do If My Child Has It?



Creating a Culture of Learning


A look at three steps schools can take this year to ensure that students are deeply engaged in their learning.

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Educational Links 10/5/2021

Understanding dyslexia in your child



Disruptive Innovation in Education



As School Conflict Escalates, What Messages Are Adults Sending Kids?


You Are Worthy of Self-Compassion: How to Break the Habit of Internalized Criticism

 https://www.additudemag.com/self-compassion-practice-adhd-shame/

High-Needs Students


500 digital learning activities for the in-person or virtual classroom



How to Choose an SEL Program for Your School



A few pointers for school and district leaders seeking a social and emotional learning program that is a good fit for their students and staff.



Educational Links 10/4/21

Making sense of the pandemic's effects on adolescents' minds



How To Handle Students With ODD


A district gets creative as it distributes iPads to students during lockdown


Inside one California school's approach to reading as a 'civil right'



Schools struggle to feed students amid supply chain issues


4 Social-Emotional Practices to Help Students Flourish Now



Maximizing Student Voice to Achieve Equity in Classroom Participation



With some guidance, all students—whether outgoing or reserved—can effectively take part in class discussions.

Educational Links 10/3/21

 


4 Coming-of-Age Films That Help Students Cope With Change


15 Must-Reads in Honor of Principals Month


Struggling to find substitute teachers



How To Respond To A Disrespectful Student


When confronted with disrespect, it’s easy to take it personally. This is a normal reaction from a passionate teacher.

But it’s a colossal mistake.