Educational Links 5/16/2020

BEST LISTS OF THE WEEK: TEACHING ONLINE AMID SCHOOL CLOSURES

https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2020/03/22/best-lists-of-the-week-teaching-online-amid-school-closures/

Designing a Meaningful Graduation Ritual in Quarantine

https://www.edutopia.org/article/designing-meaningful-graduation-ritual-quarantine

25 Strategies to Engage Students on Your Next Zoom Meeting

https://hookedoninnovation.com/2020/05/13/25-strategies-to-engage-zoom/?fbclid=IwAR0_VtT12lb61MoklWJ9_xYJvGSOTc7kCQ5m4IJIKGgrP8rQeQhxjk6ijhI

How To Handle Brazen Behavior

https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/category/classroom-management-strategies/difficult-students/

How to Share Audio and Video in Google Classroom Without YouTube or SoundCloud

https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2020/05/how-to-share-audio-and-video-in-google.html

Learning Disabilities by the Numbers

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/getting-started/what-you-need-to-know/learning-disabilities-by-the-numbers

Navigating Uncertain Times: How Schools Can Cope With Coronavirus

https://www.edsurge.com/research/guides/navigating-uncertain-times-how-schools-can-cope-with-coronavirus

During the past few weeks, the coronavirus has cast an uncertain future over U.S. education—particularly the ongoing school year. It has also raised a host of questions: Is remote learning possible for every school? How can educators and parents make it a meaningful experience when it’s happened so suddenly? And what roles will teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals and parents play?

Educational Links 4/9/20

The Definition Of Blended Learning

https://www.teachthought.com/learning/the-definition-of-blended-learning/

Video Series Aims To Help Those With Disabilities Stay Fit At Home

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2020/04/09/video-series-aims-to-help-those-with-disabilities-stay-fit-at-home/28129/?fbclid=IwAR3-XBwu0wYcKVlW4Unj3QbTv9ckNRkVXCWOIfwDuZ7c7OKRQJ3zZOES4ZQ

eLearning Resources to Teach Students Virtually

https://www.teachhub.com/elearning-resources-teach-students-virtually

Why school safety tools should serve a dual purpose

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2020/04/08/why-school-safety-tools-should-serve-a-dual-purpose/

No Caps, No Gowns: For Many In The Class Of 2020, Commencement Is Called Off

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/55669/no-caps-no-gowns-for-many-in-the-class-of-2020-commencement-is-called-off

“FIVE WAYS TO BOOST STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN REMOTE LEARNING”

https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2020/04/08/five-ways-to-boost-student-participation-in-remote-learning/

What Past Education Emergencies Tell Us About Our Future

https://www.edutopia.org/article/what-past-education-emergencies-tell-us-about-our-future

With schools closed in 185 countries, experts who’ve studied school emergencies around the world share insights about the impact on kids.

Educational Links 2/1/19

What We're Getting Wrong About Credit Recovery

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/11/27/what-were-getting-wrong-about-credit-recovery.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB&fbclid=IwAR2u3rmaTS0RvYL4aLf7Eaie5CJ9cjgvt6fxRcwnNJYasw2XJInrbIIVO80

Artist Who ‘Just Happens To Be Autistic’ Winning Acclaim

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2019/01/31/artist-autistic-acclaim/25970/

When Am I Ever Going to Use This?

https://www.edutopia.org/article/when-am-i-ever-going-use?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow&fbclid=IwAR3BJFyUaljveg4DYOCZVLQxnsK2slPcAZ5rEJSnQ8tf67gEVMSUFiQGIps

What We Know About the Long-Term Effects of ADHD Medications

https://childmind.org/article/know-long-term-effects-adhd-medications/?fbclid=IwAR0LAo1rtyBzSh1k8FK8LBKMVtwawuMOxLTQA5bOwXqR2KqQJ0iBDn0arHQ

Confronting the Abominable Snow Day

https://www.edutopia.org/article/confronting-abominable-snow-day-alyssa-tormala-ellie-gilbert?utm_medium=socialflow&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR39XV-sXySWQzL84ooOU7Y324kYSvsE0j3OeaIZB0iOo5IkqmTiWkJcZxA

A LOOK BACK: TEACHERS MIGHT FIND THIS LIST OF ELL ACCOMMODATIONS USEFUL…

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2019/01/31/teachers-might-find-this-list-of-ell-accommodations-useful-2/?fbclid=IwAR2IoecrZkgCwSmDAL548ZkGDnP3j-SrNevPJHAQ6c-3q8-vlCrQ51hDVog

Single-Point Rubrics and Checkmark Make Your Life Easier & Your Kids Smarter

https://www.techlearning.com/news/single-point-rubrics-and-checkmark-make-your-life-easier-and-your-kids-smarter?fbclid=IwAR1cPY4E3ViSzofi-b3bboktjPqHV-X-IHAZ1N0e8T3COH_YcEzDbbQEfDw

 Quick review – why use a single-point rubric? 

• Simple to create
• Clear, specific, higher quality, and individualized feedback
• Focus is on feedback and improvement, not just a grade. (Great if you’re moving to standards-based assessments or away from traditional grading.)
• Allows for flexibility in teacher feedback without losing clear expectations
• Supports student performance and creativity beyond proficient
• Encourages students to actually read and internalize our feedback