Educational Links 7/8/2020

Autism Spectrum Disorder

https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1441644043303616609#editor/target=post;postID=8870248954290735656

Tools to Help Create Digital Student Portfolios

https://www.teachhub.com/technology-in-the-classroom/2020/02/tools-to-help-create-digital-student-portfolios/

Empathy Is An Elevated Form Of Understanding

https://www.teachthought.com/critical-thinking/the-opportunities-for-empathy-in-the-classroom/

How Students Benefit from a School Reopening Plan Designed for Those at the Margins

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/56195/how-students-benefit-from-a-school-reopening-plan-designed-for-those-at-the-margins

How Technology, Coronavirus Will Change Teaching by 2025

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/06/03/how-technology-coronavirus-will-change-teaching-by.html

Survey: Students relatively positive on distance learning, but obstacles remain

https://www.educationdive.com/news/survey-students-relatively-positive-on-distance-learning-but-obstacles-re/581100/

3 Ways to Reduce Stress and Build Connections During Distance Learning

https://www.edutopia.org/article/3-ways-reduce-stress-and-build-connections-during-distance-learning

Remote learning will likely play a role in students’ lives once schools reopen. Here’s how teachers and parents can help kids manage stress, build resilience, and stay connected.

Educational Links 6/20/2020

5 Radical Schooling Ideas For An Uncertain Fall And Beyond

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/56118/5-radical-schooling-ideas-for-an-uncertain-fall-and-beyond?fbclid=IwAR28Ro17HBW5pkRiai1-xT5m9mTGuk_QxscRPW6jWLx6XJJ0hHIwdsnuE84

How Schools Can Prepare for a Very Different Kind of School Year

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-05-23-how-schools-can-prepare-for-a-very-different-kind-of-school-year?utm_content=bufferafe4c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=EdSurgeBuffer&fbclid=IwAR2b93fvB1DWEJhUoxt_WVwVTOT-SxgWEWa1V82qlSCJs1KY5DwqfNyD4co

Teaching African American Students Through Parallel Inquiry

diversity,inquity-based learning, https://www.teachthought.com/education/reaching-african-american-male-classroom/?fbclid=IwAR2qGooLnCK34fW9WXZCiHTP8nxdKOLWWji_vBwB5XgPYyb2xnKql4DWBwo

Building Student Understanding Across Racial Differences

https://www.edutopia.org/article/building-student-understanding-across-racial-differences?fbclid=IwAR2r2Gf8fOkrLyDDNi6zJIb5RIiCOmkTGSgZU3cVuW0IPLJcqUWbUfrsVqw

Superintendents, school boards attack ban on layoffs they suspect could be in state budget

https://edsource.org/2020/superintendents-school-boards-attack-ban-on-layoffs-they-suspect-will-be-in-state-budget/634154?fbclid=IwAR242DomjmJ4W2g6tFNCGXu6bNT5VL1BGdTOU33KMHmCcOzJOjhjqw8Z8F8

4 Phases Of Inquiry-Based Learning: A Guide For Teachers

https://wegrowteachers.com/4-phases-inquiry-based-learning-guide-teachers/?fbclid=IwAR3Jx0A7v5wp5ftobtNcw1XWb4r_WJEqFpwuZX9-eaUTRXCKUlGMbCRtnzk

Teaching With Empathy: Why It’s Important

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/for-educators/empathy/teaching-with-empathy-why-its-important?_ul=1*1lhyuz*domain_userid*YW1wLXg1OXRZZFBFeURzOVNtd05BXzZoNmc.

Showing empathy can help you change that dynamic, so you not only acknowledge and consider what you see and feel, but also what you don’t see. Those unseen challenges could include learning and thinking differences. But other struggles, such as trauma or hunger, may also be involved.

Educational Links 9/26/19

Empathy Is Tough to Teach, But Is One Of the Most Important Life Lessons

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/47502/empathy-is-tough-to-teach-but-is-one-of-the-most-important-life-lessons?fbclid=IwAR19IZhJ72wdQPLBDzCYfsMgsH-9JVeA2ufeD45X-UV_mvlqZIJc2BZLMy8

Whole Child and Equity Are Just Band-Aids Without a Learner-Centered Approach

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-07-27-whole-child-and-equity-are-just-band-aids-without-a-learner-centered-approach?utm_content=buffer4f2e2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=EdSurgeBuffer&fbclid=IwAR0GU3ryRKV5v4qViD8QwCxCPdim3-ItwO_EqK5_Gs-M_2sbyRyuOdk7KZM

13 GRAMMAR GAMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR FUN LEARNING

https://englishteaching101.com/grammar-games-and-activities-for-warm-ups-reviews/?fbclid=IwAR3ZPOIukhWn6khw9_Fl0zdOP-w7quc26VduquHBgXJbFIDR0bj7SGrQ4Ss

Co-Teaching: How to Make it Work

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/co-teaching-push-in/?fbclid=IwAR12GGfDQxJ9BvfNJQm5vO4gPcdOPW0sj61q_1wsEPbmIAlXy8c-5LlSHEk

Explicit Phonics Instruction: It's Not Just for Students With Dyslexia

https://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2019/03/19/explicit-phonics-instruction-its-not-just-for.html?cmp=soc-edit-fb&fbclid=IwAR3ZbJLsj8OAuFZrFdnWy0wzoYwsrRIPNzYV83cNVx5lRHw-MA8Rx1sjPJs

Cracking the code of dyslexia

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cracking-the-code-of-dyslexia/?fbclid=IwAR2ZaMTgtZB5QiTKIPiwu588nmFzs9LyMGE-nclY9dt7fBcn5vNAd21TT6Y

10 Student-Tested Chrome Extensions

https://www.edutopia.org/article/10-student-tested-chrome-extensions?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow&fbclid=IwAR2LpV0Wdvio0CRdRmLDcmqHquesmwt8Wl-CfTu6b_8QiDTDYaSPPGXtnH8

Many teachers and students use Google Chrome, and it’s easy to customize with these extensions that really benefit students.

Teaching Civility

Teaching civility: Two daring assignments

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/teaching-civility-two-daring-assignments/2014/10/30/6c71682e-4b3c-11e4-a046-120a8a855cca_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.d6a94af74ce6

A Quick-Guide To Teaching Empathy In The Classroom

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/quick-guide-teaching-empathy-classroom/

Teaching civility can reduce school bullying

https://www.educationdive.com/news/teaching-civility-can-reduce-school-bullying/505207/

Are Schools Responsible for Teaching Manners?

https://www.edutopia.org/teaching-manners-young-children-schools-responsibility

Teaching Civility in an F-Word Society

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-moment-youth/201206/teaching-civility-in-f-word-society

The foundational virtue of citizenship, civility is behavior that recognizes the humanity of others, allowing us to live peacefully together in neighborhoods and communities. The psychological elements of civility include awareness, self-control, empathy, and respect. If we believe that all human beings “are created equal” and have worth, then civility is an obligation to act in ways that honor that belief. It requires us to treat others with decency, regardless of our differences. It demands restraint and an ability to put the interests of the common good above self-interests.

Summer Activities for Kids and Parents

Little Missy got sumpin to say.

Keeping parents on their toes, too. 

1. Keeping kids' minds sharp during the summer

I especially like the suggestion to start an argument (discussion?) with your child.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/parenting/homefront/bal-keeping-kids-minds-sharp-during-the-summer-20120703,0,6347949.story 

Especially like the Sun's lipstick.

2. Teaching Students to Turn Empathy into Action

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/students-turn-empathy-to-action-sel-maurice-elias 

So many great venues to help, and kids have big hearts.

 

I like nighty night with a story.

3. Top 10 Bedtime stories: Children's Books You Will Love

http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/parenting-first-time-through/2012/jun/28/Top_10_bedtime_stories_Childrens_books_love/#.T_Mj_Ea1quw.facebook 

Here is enough activity to keep both parents busy.

4. Summer Learning

11 Everyday Ways to Learn Math While Having Fun

10 Everyday Ways to Explore Science While Having Fun

Read more on FamilyEducation:http://school.familyeducation.com/summer/family-learning/36089.html#ixzz1zbHlTZt9

I'm very intrigued about the "while having fun" part.

 

This is the only summer slide we want.

Teaching Civility

Teaching civility: Two daring assignments

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/teaching-civility-two-daring-assignments/2014/10/30/6c71682e-4b3c-11e4-a046-120a8a855cca_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.d6a94af74ce6

A Quick-Guide To Teaching Empathy In The Classroom

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/quick-guide-teaching-empathy-classroom/

Teaching civility can reduce school bullying

https://www.educationdive.com/news/teaching-civility-can-reduce-school-bullying/505207/

Are Schools Responsible for Teaching Manners?

https://www.edutopia.org/teaching-manners-young-children-schools-responsibility

Teaching Civility in an F-Word Society

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-moment-youth/201206/teaching-civility-in-f-word-society

The foundational virtue of citizenship, civility is behavior that recognizes the humanity of others, allowing us to live peacefully together in neighborhoods and communities. The psychological elements of civility include awareness, self-control, empathy, and respect. If we believe that all human beings “are created equal” and have worth, then civility is an obligation to act in ways that honor that belief. It requires us to treat others with decency, regardless of our differences. It demands restraint and an ability to put the interests of the common good above self-interests.

Educational Links 12/30/18

10 Reasons to Become a Google Certified Educator 

https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/10-reasons-become-google-certified-educator-infographic-video/?fbclid=IwAR1bcy4YG3A2WF7XFuCK4Gp9Iu0ZcxqfpqhC9cI2chEaAycOPfcHNuQJZYM

USING VIDEO IN THE CLASSROOM

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2018/12/29/guest-post-using-video-in-the-classroom/?fbclid=IwAR1mRllbKkXGtgwO1bbzIla2Z6BD-RY5GLw0GO8a9PrXt-8kKfuw3sw8MpA

Resource officers equipped with SEL skills can help reduce bullying, suspensions

https://www.educationdive.com/news/resource-officers-equipped-with-sel-skills-can-help-reduce-bullying-suspen/544077/

Books That Foster Empathy and Hope

https://www.edutopia.org/article/books-foster-empathy-and-hope?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

Social Communication Disorder Basics

https://childmind.org/guide/social-communication-disorder/?fbclid=IwAR0OZC2RaEHIXRxqZrWIOjMr-Iw-8qZG1cZMZtkLwk2AnwQWs-n4q83ALdI

Teaching Is as Stressful as an ER. These Calming Strategies Can Help.

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-12-26-teaching-is-as-stressful-as-an-er-these-calming-strategies-can-help

When we think of effective professional development in America’s schools, we often hear of the need for sustained training, subject and grade-specific materials, and opportunities for active learning. While these are all essential, missing from this picture are the activities and strategies that our teachers need to effectively address those highly stressful moments.

Educational Links 8/6/18

Learning and the Social Brain

https://www.edutopia.org/package/learning-and-social-brain?utm_medium=socialflow&utm_source=facebook

The 8 Back-to-School Emotions All Teachers Will Recognize

https://www.weareteachers.com/back-to-school-emotions/

16 Discounts Teachers Did Not Know They Could Get

http://ablelifemag.com/r/teachers/

Understanding Dysgraphia

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/dysgraphia/understanding-dysgraphia

Am I The Only Teacher Who Didn’t Know About “BookTubers”?

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2018/08/05/am-i-the-only-teacher-who-didnt-know-about-booktubers/

       You can’t teach empathy — but project-based learning can!

https://www.iste.org/explore/articleDetail?articleid=2150&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--8TIdUapIrEaJ8ZmW1qvCI8TPRouEIVO6H-NW-rSZpFBS0kU_FWONJa5vjkcsucI8XfH8ZyO8nRKD-jm0Nt9QeoiYqa6wZXod5OVuM6wW1Bcw8iLo&_hsmi=64971585

Educational Links 7/11/18

The Role Of Empathy In Classroom Management

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2018/07/10/the-role-of-empathy-in-classroom-management/

Preventing Teacher Burnout – Part 4: Slash Your To-Do List

http://teacherhabits.com/preventing-teacher-burnout-part-4-slash-your-to-do-list/

9 Chrome Extension Student Researchers Should Know About

https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2018/07/9-chrome-extensions-research-students.html

Straw Bans Face Opposition From Disability Advocates

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2018/07/10/straw-bans-opposition-disability/25270/

Defiant Student: I Won the Power Struggle, but Lost the Relationship

http://www.bamradionetwork.com/my-bad/4775-i-won-the-power-struggle-but-i-lost-the-relationship-with-my-student

Using Essential Questions in the Classroom for the Best Learning Ever

https://globaldigitalcitizen.org/using-essential-questions-classroom

Do No-Zero Policies Help or Hurt Students?

https://www.edutopia.org/article/do-no-zero-policies-help-or-hurt-students?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

No-zero policies spur serious—and productive—debate among teachers. We look at the big insights on both sides of the argument. 

Teaching Civility

Teaching civility: Two daring assignments

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/teaching-civility-two-daring-assignments/2014/10/30/6c71682e-4b3c-11e4-a046-120a8a855cca_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.d6a94af74ce6

A Quick-Guide To Teaching Empathy In The Classroom

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/quick-guide-teaching-empathy-classroom/

Teaching civility can reduce school bullying

https://www.educationdive.com/news/teaching-civility-can-reduce-school-bullying/505207/

Are Schools Responsible for Teaching Manners?

https://www.edutopia.org/teaching-manners-young-children-schools-responsibility

Teaching Civility in an F-Word Society

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-moment-youth/201206/teaching-civility-in-f-word-society

The foundational virtue of citizenship, civility is behavior that recognizes the humanity of others, allowing us to live peacefully together in neighborhoods and communities. The psychological elements of civility include awareness, self-control, empathy, and respect. If we believe that all human beings “are created equal” and have worth, then civility is an obligation to act in ways that honor that belief. It requires us to treat others with decency, regardless of our differences. It demands restraint and an ability to put the interests of the common good above self-interests.

Educational Links 3/19/18

Recognize The Signs Of Teacher Burnout

https://www.teachertoolkit.co.uk/2017/06/11/teacherburnout/

Teaching Language & Content: A Coaching Cycle

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/coaching-cycle-teachers-example

When We Ask African American Teachers To Discipline African American Students Because They’re African American

https://www.teachthought.com/education/when-we-ask-african-american-teachers-to-discipline-african-american-students-students-because-theyre-african-american/

4 Reasons for Technology Integration

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/new_teacher_chat/2018/03/4_reasons_for_technology_integ.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

Why Teens Stop Trying — and Achieving — at School

https://www.additudemag.com/motivation-problems-teens-with-adhd/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=parent

A Student’s Perspective on SEL

https://www.edutopia.org/article/students-perspective-sel

Resources for Creating a School Culture of Empathy, Inclusion, and Kindness

https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1441644043303616609#editor/target=post;postID=6321607614222206264

Since the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, we've heard from many educators who are looking for resources to support students' social and emotional development. To help, we've collected our best social and emotional learning (SEL) resources for building a culture of safety, kindness, and upstanding in your school. If you have any questions about how to use these in your teaching, reach out to us on social media or via email. We're here for you.

Educational Links 2/22/18

Get Free Kids' Coloring Pages Using Google Images

https://offspring.lifehacker.com/get-free-kids-coloring-pages-using-google-images-1823045728

Five Essential Features To Looks For In A Good Plagiarism Checker

https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2018/02/5-essential-features-to-look-for-in.html

27 Things Teachers (Have To) Do Well

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/graphic-27-things-teachers-do-well/

How ADHD (Inattentive Type) Looks A Lot Like Learning Disabilities

https://www.additudemag.com/how-adhd-inattentive-type-looks-a-lot-like-learning-disabilities/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=diagnosis

Educators: Would You Like to Contribute to This Blog?

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/classroom_qa_with_larry_ferlazzo/2018/02/educators_would_you_like_to_contribute_to_this_blog.html

TEACHING DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP TO VARIOUS AGE GROUPS

http://www.thetechedvocate.org/teaching-digital-citizenship-various-age-groups/

There Is No Lesson Plan For Tragedy – Teachers YOU Know What To Do

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/lesson-plan-tragedy-teachers-you-know-what-do-angela-maiers/

Listening with Understanding and Empathy in the Classroom

https://www.techlearning.com/tl-advisor-blog/listening?utm_content=buffera949e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

It is an experience all teachers recognize and attend to on a daily basis…...yes, student frustration. Often frustration is quieted, passed over, or viewed as a minor distraction that can be attended to at another time to move through a lesson. But what if we asked: “How can this moment of frustration become a learning experience for all students?” Well, “Listening with understanding and empathy” can be the piece that cultivates positive and productive behaviors that we want all children to embrace.

Educational Links 2/19/18

Infographic: Which Content Areas Are Most Valuable In Real Life?

https://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/12-content-areas-ranked-perceived-value/?utm_content=buffere1e0a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

How YA Novels Help Teachers Build Empathy

https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2018/02/15/ya-novels-empathy/

Help students show their learning with these 4 apps

https://www.iste.org/explore/articleDetail?articleid=2135&category=Tools%2C-devices-and-apps&article

Teach Kids When They’re Ready

https://www.edutopia.org/article/teach-kids-when-theyre-ready

Modeling Assertiveness With Students

https://www.edutopia.org/article/modeling-assertiveness-students?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

NPR Segment on Teaching About Slavery Features Zinn Education Project

https://zinnedproject.org/2018/02/npr-segment-1a-teaching-slavery/

Giving Constructive Lesson Feedback

https://www.teachertoolkit.co.uk/2018/02/05/constructive-feedback/teaching

The most effective feedback allows for the colleague to engage in the conversation and you both construct steps forward together. This can be applied to lessons both above and below the expected standard. Here two feedback models show how to structure these conversations effectively.