Educational Links 10/19/19

At Educause, a Push to Monitor Student Data is Met with Concerns About Privacy and Equity

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-10-17-at-educause-a-push-to-monitor-student-data-is-met-with-concerns-about-privacy-and-equity

How To Start Over In Three Steps

https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2017/12/09/how-to-start-over-in-three-steps/

How We Think About Education

https://www.teachthought.com/education/the-most-fundamental-idea-in-public-education/

How Art Can Help Center a Student’s Learning Experience

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/54370/how-art-can-help-center-a-students-learning-experience

Unplugging from tech important even in 1:1 schools

https://www.educationdive.com/news/unplugging-from-tech-important-even-in-11-schools/564940/

Symptom Tests

Is it ADHD? Or learning disabilities, OCD, or something else? 

https://www.additudemag.com/category/adhd-add/symptom-tests/

Creating a Classroom Culture of Shared Ownership

https://www.edutopia.org/article/creating-classroom-culture-shared-ownership

Getting buy-in from students at the outset encourages them to engage more deeply in their learning.

Educational Links 9/27/10

17 Facts About Dyslexia

https://www.edubloxtutor.com/facts-about-dyslexia/

Cracking the code of dyslexia

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cracking-the-code-of-dyslexia/?fbclid=IwAR32hRWPQHZArF85Kqo1t7Tefo5tmNuXVCXeRJYVGvWf156j0pLcKSNguuQ

Neighborhood Poverty Deepens in 10 States, and Children of Color Bear the Brunt

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/inside-school-research/2019/09/casey_child_poverty_concentrated.html?cmp=soc-edit-fb&fbclid=IwAR1lTey6_t1un-ZAl956k6ehl0hj4uD4LzQkTJg0Mu1drmNR4APd22X3iSE

CDC Records Spike In Kids With Developmental Disabilities

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2019/09/26/cdc-records-spike-developmental-disabilities/27216/?fbclid=IwAR2baj7DULeXtTbhJu_pWGU59u6Yi9VP1e2c5TZVbJR7qEhUjetkqWWtn6k

Why Kids Need to Move, Touch and Experience to Learn

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/39684/why-kids-need-to-move-touch-and-experience-to-learn?fbclid=IwAR1xpZKHbwrA9JfE2q8N14zWvDC4ForJibVB6WNBbUL9b3m9orPqVmUcjyQ

Blogging Helps Students Develop a Writing Voice

poverty, 

https://www.mssackstein.com/post/blogging-helps-students-develop-a-writing-voice?fbclid=IwAR20jE2VCPTu5J2EP5VCviYVvRwZ2cZ4tF8QpZy371qtg_UMHtpsQKlNmO0

Every Student Matters: Cultivating Belonging in the Classroom

https://www.edutopia.org/article/every-student-matters-cultivating-belonging-classroom?utm_medium=socialflow&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1soXDMpfD7vMS8UuzfvMBEaW0FVuh4Jk8p0pRy-NFveBRFC_kkrF8dzl0

These five strategies can help ensure that students feel they belong in your classroom.

Educational Links 9/10/19

How One Teacher Turned Angry Parents Into Loyal Supporters

https://home.classtag.com/angry-parents-into-loyal-supporters/?cta=nav&utm_source=facebook_ads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=advertorial&fbclid=IwAR367scxD7jOkBTulaQXQEpOozRPZYri0_bBgGVm1Oss_xPp_nZ-K4EEQcw

Why Schools Should End Active Shooter Drills Immediately

https://www.forbes.com/sites/evangerstmann/2019/09/07/why-schools-should-end-active-shooter-drills-immediately/?fbclid=IwAR1zJsGU-eB9dELfGsM868ndo7oSTlIs2U9h-0tVMFTWFm4hMPzCQ3jTraA#5067c4f62a92

Disabled Students Are Left Behind In School Shooting Responses

https://talkpoverty.org/2019/05/10/disabled-students-school-shootings/

Learning Is a Learned Behavior. Here’s How to Get Better at It.

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/learning-is-a-learned-behavior-here-s-how-to-get-better-at-it?fbclid=IwAR2GKIti_ekc4LAgb90KQ0c4bJ--ClcgWPN9aEHVHD8KQUke22SahgU-c84

What Do You Mean My Kid Doesn’t Have Homework?

https://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2016/12/06/what-do-you-mean-my-kid-doesnt.html?cmp=soc-edit-fb&fbclid=IwAR0EG2kShZp7GJFl20eaL-8uYmOYRe2VK53NFqoCuuh35_Ll89lROc-UWks

Author Interview: 'Collaborative Lesson Study'

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/classroom_qa_with_larry_ferlazzo/2019/09/author_interview_collaborative_lesson_study.html?fbclid=IwAR2ReQaM_PMNPE7p1TlUE3X5E0YIAR7kCJtzm-nESwTUlKQkP-tav2FFiww

Stories Help Build a Strong Classroom Culture

https://www.edutopia.org/article/stories-help-build-strong-classroom-culture?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow&fbclid=IwAR0POsrMcNeiHRZUgsthjt0W8acXS1bZuJ3UIlQCgwMIEfeeObEf8iNM740

Sharing narratives of real-life heroes is a simple and relatable way to teach social and emotional skills.

Developing a Positive Classroom Culture

5 Innovative Ways To Create Positive Classroom Culture

https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/5-innovative-ways-create-positive-classroom-culture

How do I develop a positive classroom culture?

https://www.teachingchannel.org/new-teacher/develop-class-culture

10 Steps to a Positive Classroom Culture

https://theeducatorsroom.com/10-steps-positive-classroom-culture/

Why Teaching Kids to Solve Problems Can Reduce Bullying

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/singletons/201802/why-teaching-kids-solve-problems-can-reduce-bullying

6 Tips for Drawing Shy Students Out of Their Shell

http://www.vateacher.com/6-tips-for-drawing-shy-students-out-of-their-shell/

How To Teach Students To Get Along With Each Other

https://thehighlyeffectiveteacher.com/how-to-teach-students-to-get-along-with-each-other/

A positive classroom climate powerfully increases learning and engagement (Marzano, 2012). Positive relationships between students are essential and are developed through a culture of mutual respect, modeled and taught by the teacher. Students will always take their cues from the adults around them.

Educational Links 3/12/19

How do I develop a positive classroom culture?

https://www.teachingchannel.org/new-teacher/develop-class-culture

12 Leadership Fundamentals

http://esheninger.blogspot.com/2019/03/12-leadership-fundamentals.html

EDUCATORS MUST BELIEVE IN AND ADVOCATE FOR THEIR STUDENTS

https://www.theedadvocate.org/educators-must-believe-in-and-advocate-for-their-students/

In Defense of the Arts in Education

http://www.raepica.com/2019/03/in-defense-of-the-arts-in-education/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+RaePica+%28Rae+Pica%29

Response: 'Be Authentic' in Teacher Job Interviews

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/classroom_qa_with_larry_ferlazzo/2019/03/response_be_authentic_in_teacher_job_interviews.html?fbclid=IwAR1KJVS2JtGH6DunauylgXaw0rGP297T97LJdwM2Ca6cjKfV_iy-xZj75tU

The Difference Between Dysgraphia and Expressive Language Issues

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/dysgraphia/the-difference-between-dysgraphia-and-expressive-language-issues?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg&fbclid=IwAR2RFmAYkF8C47UpceFBpbueVfNmV2msfJL5d0HV7S3aHjTzm6s_L_D6_Is

A Class Library That Represents All Students

https://www.edutopia.org/article/class-library-represents-all-students?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow&fbclid=IwAR0XPAGQST-TOS-EqdZGrXltRHJCwkF1rMDgLUr-fMhIcBYcI6nB5Y8SUqE

A good classroom library is full of books that students want to read. But a classroom library should also be a place where all students can readily find books that reflect their own families, cultures, and experiences. In this way, intentionally curating a diverse classroom library is an essential and meaningful step teachers can take to be inclusive.

Refining Classroom Rules and Norms

Create Your Classroom Rules WITH Your Students for a Powerful Start to the Year

https://www.theartofed.com/2017/08/08/3-benefits-creating-classroom-expectations-students/

Ten Activities for Establishing Classroom Rules

http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson274.shtml

The 5 Critical Categories of Rules

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/5-critical-categories-of-rules-richard-curwin

Classroom Management: Develop Clear Rules, Expectations

http://www.teachhub.com/classroom-management-developing-clear-rules-expectations

The Science Behind Classroom Norming

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/establishing-classroom-norms-todd-finley

How can I create, uphold, and share responsibility 
for classroom norms?

https://www.teachingchannel.org/class-culture/classroom-norms

Creating Classroom Rules Together

https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/creating-classroom-rules-together/

5 Keys to Effective Classroom Management

https://www.amle.org/BrowsebyTopic/WhatsNew/WNDet/TabId/270/ArtMID/888/ArticleID/187/5-Keys-to-Effective-Classroom-Management.aspx

How to Create Class Rules

https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/class-rules/

Classroom rules vs. procedures

Let’s clarify what purpose rules serve and how they differ from routines.  Rules set the tone for the classroom.  They provide broad guidelines about what should or should not be happening as a whole in the classroom. Procedures and routines are specific steps that kids are supposed to take in specific scenarios.

I especially like #4. Kill no vermin such as fleas, lice, ticks, etc., in the sight of others.

Developing a Positive Classroom Culture

5 Innovative Ways To Create Positive Classroom Culture

https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/5-innovative-ways-create-positive-classroom-culture

How do I develop a positive classroom culture?

https://www.teachingchannel.org/new-teacher/develop-class-culture

10 Steps to a Positive Classroom Culture

https://theeducatorsroom.com/10-steps-positive-classroom-culture/

Why Teaching Kids to Solve Problems Can Reduce Bullying

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/singletons/201802/why-teaching-kids-solve-problems-can-reduce-bullying

6 Tips for Drawing Shy Students Out of Their Shell

http://www.vateacher.com/6-tips-for-drawing-shy-students-out-of-their-shell/

How To Teach Students To Get Along With Each Other

https://thehighlyeffectiveteacher.com/how-to-teach-students-to-get-along-with-each-other/

A positive classroom climate powerfully increases learning and engagement (Marzano, 2012). Positive relationships between students are essential and are developed through a culture of mutual respect, modeled and taught by the teacher. Students will always take their cues from the adults around them.

Refining Classroom Rules and Norms

Create Your Classroom Rules WITH Your Students for a Powerful Start to the Year

https://www.theartofed.com/2017/08/08/3-benefits-creating-classroom-expectations-students/

Ten Activities for Establishing Classroom Rules

http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson274.shtml

The 5 Critical Categories of Rules

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/5-critical-categories-of-rules-richard-curwin

Classroom Management: Develop Clear Rules, Expectations

http://www.teachhub.com/classroom-management-developing-clear-rules-expectations

The Science Behind Classroom Norming

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/establishing-classroom-norms-todd-finley

How can I create, uphold, and share responsibility 
for classroom norms?

https://www.teachingchannel.org/class-culture/classroom-norms

Creating Classroom Rules Together

https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/creating-classroom-rules-together/

5 Keys to Effective Classroom Management

https://www.amle.org/BrowsebyTopic/WhatsNew/WNDet/TabId/270/ArtMID/888/ArticleID/187/5-Keys-to-Effective-Classroom-Management.aspx

How to Create Class Rules

https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/class-rules/

Classroom rules vs. procedures

Let’s clarify what purpose rules serve and how they differ from routines.  Rules set the tone for the classroom.  They provide broad guidelines about what should or should not be happening as a whole in the classroom. Procedures and routines are specific steps that kids are supposed to take in specific scenarios.

I especially like #4. Kill no vermin such as fleas, lice, ticks, etc., in the sight of others.

Educational Links 8/16/17

Celebrate the Solar Eclipse with these Classroom Resources

http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/blog/2017/08/14/celebrate-the-solar-eclipse-with-these-classroom-resources/

Technology in the Classroom: How to Assess Writing

http://www.teachhub.com/technology-classroom-how-assess-writing

Five Tips to Encourage Positive Classroom Culture

https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2017/08/11/five-tips-class-culture-new-tch/

How Ethnic Studies Connects Learning With Students’ Identities

https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2017/08/14/how-ethnic-studies-connects-learning-with-students-identities/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29

Behavior Therapy Benefits Parents Too, Study Finds

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2017/08/15/behavior-therapy-parents-too/24034/

Children Learn Best From Storybooks When Characters Are Realistic

https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2017/08/15/children-learn-best-from-storybooks-when-characters-are-realistic/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29

The Impact of Student-Created Apps

https://www.edutopia.org/article/impact-student-created-apps?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EdutopiaNewContent+%28Edutopia%29

In addition to all the marketing, graphic design, website building, and content creation activities that take place when you create an app, the students are learning brainstorming and social entrepreneurship.

Change (Led By Insight) Can Be Good

 

Get the stats on STEM vs. STEAM

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2014/09/02/stem-vs-steam-093/

Helping Diverse Learners Succeed

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/helping-diverse-learners-succeed-todd-finley?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20EdutopiaNewContent%20%28Edutopia%29 

Hate Crime in the Classroom

http://www.kveller.com/blog/parenting/hate-crime-in-the-classroom/

Want Students to Ask for Help? Talk to Parents.

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/inside-school-research/2014/09/want_students_to_ask_for_help_.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+InsideSchoolResearch+%28Education+Week%3A+Inside+School+Research%29

[Archive] #TchLIVE Chat on Building Classroom Culture

https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2014/09/02/chat-archive-classroom-culture/ 

Physical Fitness Associated With Less Depression in Middle School Girls

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/schooled_in_sports/2014/08/physical_fitness_associated_with_less_depression_in_middle_school_girls.html 

Five Counterintuitive Ways to Be a Better Teacher This School Year

http://www.bamradionetwork.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2114:five-counterintuitive-ways-to-be-a-better-teacher-this-school-year&catid=105:teachers-aide&Itemid=299