Educational Links 10/24/21

 

Pediatricians say the mental health crisis among kids has become a national emergency

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/58663/pediatricians-say-the-mental-health-crisis-among-kids-has-become-a-national-emergency

What Is The 3-2-1 Strategy And How Can It Be Used For Critical Thinking?

https://www.teachthought.com/critical-thinking/using-the-3-2-1-learning-strategy-for-critical-thinking/

Student engagement critical for academic, emotional recovery

https://www.k12dive.com/news/reports-highlight-importance-of-student-engagement-for-academic-emotional/608530/

State Test Results Are In. Are They Useless?

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/state-test-results-are-in-are-they-useless/2021/10

Play Is Disappearing From Kindergarten. It’s Hurting Kids.

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-02-04-play-is-disappearing-from-kindergarten-it-s-hurting-kids

Some early childhood elements in Biden’s infrastructure bill get trimmed

https://edsource.org/updates/some-early-childhood-elements-in-bidens-infrastructure-bill-get-trimmed

Teaching Kids to Give and Receive Quality Peer Feedback

https://www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-kids-give-and-receive-quality-peer-feedback?fbclid=IwAR2JIvyEUmDMt1kGIWPSCX6UBA7S79WcpjkzUNy9u8eDR5PwNN5FQIXDzjY

Building a classroom culture of feedback requires scaffolding and a safe, nurturing environment, but it’s worth the effort, teachers say.

Educational Links 10/23/21

3 Group Work Strategies That Help Hold All Students Accountable

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/group-work-strategies-that-hold-all-students-accountable/

How to Change the Layout in Google Meet

https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/how-to-change-the-layout-in-google-meet/?fbclid=IwAR28xpODANkzCoNJLbW5lFcbsdagVqvnseJlcXXl_UpdCizQ7TIcxoeECsA

Science Resources for Middle and High School

https://www.weareteachers.com/science-resources-for-middle-and-high-school/?utm_content=1634861100&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1JzAhQTQfaQ-oti8nYdfnjNamk8kFEO_JCw-uyvWBTDJsPjwL4Qr3Q4Dc

 

Like a Personal Trainer for Your Brain

https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/brain-training-apps-like-lumosity/?fbclid=IwAR0j9BD8MceMZlVX-5bVMh8yBZujGhTbFLPOgZbQlergYeCfjjKMlyqXPFE

25 Sweet and Funny School Jokes for Kids

https://www.weareteachers.com/school-jokes-for-kids/?utm_content=1634663161&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0XsfsqRWeNEY1PB15Q3qw8ihv1ISxz5lsMzKlL58MZ0RKPHxxEakPWQqI

White House Outlines COVID-19 Vaccination Plans for Kids 5-11

https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/white-house-outlines-vaccination-plans-for-kids-5-11/2021/10

10 Strategies That Support English Language Learners Across All Subjects

https://www.edutopia.org/article/10-strategies-support-english-language-learners-across-all-subjects

Teachers of any subject can use these tips to help English language learners be more engaged and at ease in class.

Educational Links 10/22/21

 

We’re Facing a Looming Crisis of Principal Burnout

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-were-facing-a-looming-crisis-of-principal-burnout/2021/10

Stanford study finds why writing a letter to a teacher can turn around the lives of some students

https://edsource.org/2021/for-some-students-simply-writing-a-letter-to-a-teacher-can-turn-their-lives-around-study-finds/662588

How arts practices can be the foundation of teaching and learning

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/58668/how-arts-practices-can-be-the-foundation-of-teaching-and-learning

Think Digital Native Means Digitally Literate? Think Again.

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2021-10-21-think-digital-native-means-digitally-literate-think-again

Mentors help students with learning disabilities gain confidence, become self-advocates

https://www.k12dive.com/news/mentors-help-students-with-learning-disabilities-gain-confidence/608691/

How 21st Century Thinking Is Just Different

https://www.teachthought.com/critical-thinking/how-21st-century-thinking-is-different/

Treating ADHD Without Medication: A Guide

https://www.additudemag.com/treating-adhd-without-medication/?fbclid=IwAR35fmo7sd7XvoM9Z8HaqCLFKJuP-OzCR2Xp5BVm9AZ60T9A0lOVZnYvrWw

The best ADHD remedies adopt a multimodal approach — combining different, complementary interventions that work together to reduce symptoms. Your ideal combination may include medication, diet, exercise, behavioral therapy, supplements, CBT, working with a coach, or joining an ADHD support group. Learn more about treating ADHD without medication here.

Educational Links 10/21/21

 

Keeping It Simple: 10 Timeless Fundamentals Of Teaching

https://wegrowteachers.com/keeping-it-simple-10-timeless-fundamentals-of-teaching/?fbclid=IwAR3BbXaoAcUC5kFi35s5bbRNUGLm3lJzQuBoipbTWoXaljv7DkM-d8okAYc

100+ Tips, Tools, and Lesson Ideas for Teachers

https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/100-tips-tools-and-lesson-ideas-from-teachers-celebrating-100-episodes-suls0100/?fbclid=IwAR33MHs9PllM88GwrXxPu-ngqyGncLqrLdCYBS4X38WFWoQVwF31cBMnX5w

Teachers Are Barely Hanging On. Here’s What They Need.

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/barely-hanging-on/?fbclid=IwAR3nft_LR9NFVPLCnRMUbrGOK0ZZJN2G9dp9RietXg0SmOw-Gh8fD1Riv4E

Student engagement critical for academic, emotional recovery

https://www.k12dive.com/news/reports-highlight-importance-of-student-engagement-for-academic-emotional/608530/

Children, Teens Are in a ‘Mental Health State of Emergency,’ Child Health-Care Groups Warn

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/children-teens-are-in-a-mental-health-state-of-emergency-child-health-care-groups-warn/2021/10

Building a Better Check-In

https://www.edutopia.org/article/building-better-check

Building Effective Professional Development

https://www.teachertoolkit.co.uk/2021/10/18/bulding-effective-professional-development/?utm_content=buffer5c55c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR2TjmbIXZ7td2ViJEQ2-bLmFK9hUm78xfkXaZLjSjt8znKivRK8lh97iZo

What is a “small teaching move” that you think is not as common as it should be? A “small teaching move” in this context is an action that would require very little prep, can easily be made into a routine or habit, and is likely to result in increased student engagement and learning.

Educational Links 10/20/21

 

The Post-App Era: What Is The Next Stage Of Education Technology?

https://wegrowteachers.com/the-post-app-era-what-is-the-next-stage-of-education-technology/?fbclid=IwAR09YiCRYX4lMphkA_lPhbjEOxX2aMMPQQyY0f0bRZ7AaKry22Mh3ID6jBk

TUESDAY’S NEW ARTICLES ON SCHOOL REOPENINGS

https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2021/10/18/tuesdays-new-articles-on-school-reopenings-2/?fbclid=IwAR1bo2dHVCp5ssKzNrJ9c3_tb1srTrtHKtSg1A4HuKV9nNaTlo6iqIDd1qE

How student-led vision statements can nurture school community

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/58616/how-student-led-vision-statements-for-can-nurture-school-community

What is autism?

https://www.understood.org/articles/en/what-is-autism

How administrators can address mental health and physical safety this fall

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2021/10/19/how-administrators-can-address-mental-health-and-physical-safety-this-fall/

How Staff Shortages Are Crushing Schools

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-staff-shortages-are-crushing-schools/2021/10

5 Ways to Use Word Clouds in the Classroom

https://www.edutopia.org/article/5-ways-use-word-clouds-classroom

Try these strategies for creating and using word clouds to help students better understand a topic and see it from a different angle.

Educational Links 10/19/21

‘This is not inclusive.’ Some students with disabilities are going without as districts scale back virtual programs

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/58633/this-is-not-inclusive-some-students-with-disabilities-are-going-without-as-districts-scale-back-virtual-programs

It’s Time To Plan For Struggling Students From The Beginning

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/plan-for-struggling-students-from-beginning/?fbclid=IwAR0chtdeLkhU9OkFw-F3yfbCcawsqOBmvXlezdQpv9KPW6s9U5q5pf6lXf4

THESE ARE THE PRIMARY TEXTS, ONLINE SITES & OTHER RESOURCES I’M USING IN MY CLASSES THIS YEAR

https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2021/10/16/these-are-the-primary-texts-online-sites-other-resources-im-using-in-my-classes-this-year/?fbclid=IwAR005nL14Ei4F2Hucx-58DXCL9xUXwN3eonkhzmvBvQ2wIerYNU2lPxXAuc

What Is the Best Treatment for Anxiety?

https://childmind.org/article/behavioral-treatment-kids-anxiety/?fbclid=IwAR0e8KrZ4C7uH3Wcg_yyxAAhVbNOv9v_BAJkn1IZoKXsPWPrMiTv5Ie7kr4

How to improve low-level literacy

https://www.tes.com/news/eyfs-how-improve-low-level-literacy-primary-schools?fbclid=IwAR0ddD--HHz7QWv6BAuiijLApSYD7Hoo2jtZoe_sQIMM0levPF31T2qWgf4

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION RESOURCES OF THE WEEK

https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2021/10/16/classroom-instruction-resources-of-the-week-318/?fbclid=IwAR0TWDvpH9ucGLsxwzVoDBK1y-omk-bgecH9C_JHJl4TBYEmSN9l8w2dsE8

The Necessity of Finding More Ways to Praise

https://www.edutopia.org/article/necessity-finding-more-ways-praise?fbclid=IwAR3RS9QhM3yHIl0I2DQsCfozK5LqWejQvAlDKQniVqPpquWhmosUwcRXSno

Encouraging students is not enough, says a new study—you actually have to raise your ratio of praise to reprimands dramatically, and that might mean keeping track.

Educational Links 10/18/2021

 

Prepared For The Future Of Social Learning?

https://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/are-you-prepared-for-the-future-of-social-learning/?fbclid=IwAR3RS9QhM3yHIl0I2DQsCfozK5LqWejQvAlDKQniVqPpquWhmosUwcRXSno

How extracurricular activities can help pupils grow

https://www.tes.com/news/how-were-extracurricular-activities-school-using-ecas-develop-pupils-holistic-growth?fbclid=IwAR2cuS2jrE-Og-bCNpgOQ4HkuZGMYbc0tHLHISe0ySXVWFdr4R3J5ucFPuU

Easy Accommodations for Kids with ADHD: Free Downloadable Card

https://www.additudemag.com/download/adhd-school-accommodations-behaviors-card/?fbclid=IwAR0ddD--HHz7QWv6BAuiijLApSYD7Hoo2jtZoe_sQIMM0levPF31T2qWgf4

Simple Ways to Integrate AI in the Classroom

https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/simple-ways-to-integrate-ai-in-the-classroom/?fbclid=IwAR2IgdbO2gct8fQvEPKs21vIVBSJbhvzddMUtNdvNEbWJFcNvhT-ZKJZq-E

How Staff Shortages Are Crushing Schools

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-staff-shortages-are-crushing-schools/2021/10

Is Your School Measuring or Growing Teachers?

https://www.teachertoolkit.co.uk/2021/10/17/measuring-or-growing-teachers/?utm_content=buffer53c47&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR0-Z9ZIRPNCE0Sw7vZEYLwmiK8TbTHvONUoAr84VbHpizek9fRcJ_uQq1Q

Resources for Promoting Social and Emotional Learning at Home

https://www.edutopia.org/article/resources-promoting-social-and-emotional-learning-home?fbclid=IwAR3elaF-Hnx_2202Xvn55fi_Eyof0VRRKPiKoty8JE1mCz6aw01D8Ae4Ptk

Providing families of students in preschool to second grade with strategies to bolster SEL skills can also strengthen family bonds.

Educational Links 10/17/21

 

How to Design Better Tests, Based on the Research

https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-design-better-tests-based-research

Popular Literacy Materials Get ‘Science of Reading’ Overhaul. But Will Teaching Change?

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/popular-literacy-materials-get-science-of-reading-overhaul-but-will-teaching-change/2021/10

“Is ADHD Really Real?” 6 Ranked Responses to ADD Skeptics

https://www.additudemag.com/is-adhd-real-responses-to-skeptics/

‘This is not inclusive.’ Some students with disabilities are going without as districts scale back virtual programs

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/58633/this-is-not-inclusive-some-students-with-disabilities-are-going-without-as-districts-scale-back-virtual-programs

How to Enhance Working Memory in your Classroom

https://www.teachhub.com/professional-development/2021/10/how-to-enhance-working-memory-in-your-classroom/

Should K–12 Schools Be Hesitant to Spend Federal Funds?

https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2021/10/should-k-12-schools-be-hesitant-spend-federal-funds

Teachers Have Reached a Breaking Point. But Remedies Do Exist.

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2021-10-13-teachers-have-reached-a-breaking-point-but-remedies-do-exist

Burned out, tired, demoralized, at a breaking point. Spend time with teachers these days, and phrases such as these will come up often. It's not a new narrative, but it’s certainly an accurate one for many, as the pandemic continues to radically reshape the education landscape.