Educational Links 5/6/2021

 

The Best Read Alouds on YouTube For Classroom or Home

https://www.weareteachers.com/read-alouds-on-youtube/?fbclid=IwAR1Ox-v5stju-x-kf2A94xuX4TUeZFZ4tHlFBQNnIwHmQkUtQjs9LLZ0lqY

The Benefits of the Short Writing Assignment

https://www.teachhub.com/professional-development/2021/05/the-benefits-of-the-short-writing-assignment/

Study: Oral reading fluency closely related to NAEP performance

https://www.k12dive.com/news/study-oral-reading-fluency-closely-related-to-naep-performance/599583/

Why Teachers Leave—or Don’t: A Look at the Numbers

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/why-teachers-leave-or-dont-a-look-at-the-numbers/2021/05

UNSURPRISING STATISTIC OF THE DAY: MORE TEACHERS ARE CONSIDERING LEAVING THE PROFESSION

https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2021/05/05/unsurprising-statistic-of-the-day-more-teachers-are-considering-leaving-the-profession/

Tower Of Babble: Nonnative Speakers Navigate The World Of 'Good' And 'Bad' English

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/57775/tower-of-babble-nonnative-speakers-navigate-the-world-of-good-and-bad-english?fbclid=IwAR28sUWnqInD6CuPma1IuOthCVYhAWBBlrkn6CmA4b790lUgRfCHWhuEp7E

Strategies to Encourage Students to Turn Their Cameras On

https://www.edutopia.org/article/strategies-encourage-students-turn-their-cameras?fbclid=IwAR28031ZUy7RVwB8KyKu3nhKqTqggfTtLvq13CIn0fagYkfHqN2mm

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Incorporating SEL approaches, playing games, and giving students options can inspire them to show their faces.

Educational Links 3/22/21

5 ways edtech builds cross-curricular connections to STEM content

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2021/03/19/5-ways-edtech-builds-cross-curricular-connections-to-stem-content/

Your Emotional Responses to ‘Bad’ Behavior are Counterproductive

https://www.additudemag.com/emotional-response-adhd-behavior/

California adopts CDC’s recommendation to reduce social distancing in school to 3 feet

https://edsource.org/2021/california-to-follow-cdcs-recommendation-to-reduce-social-distancing-in-school-to-3-feet/651787

 Should Schools Use UV Light to Eliminate COVID-19?

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/should-schools-use-uv-light-to-eliminate-covid-19/2021/03

Students With Limited Verbal Capabilities Can Thrive in Inclusive Classrooms

https://www.edutopia.org/article/students-limited-verbal-capabilities-can-thrive-inclusive-classrooms

Choice in school assessments can relieve student stress

https://www.k12dive.com/news/choice-in-school-assessments-can-relieve-student-stress/596704/

COVID-19 has impacted the way educators and experts think about assessments, from some suggesting testing be delayed to redesigning the tests. By rethinking assessments, educators can also expand student choice. 

Educational Links 12/24/2020

 

13 Virtual Games to Play in Your Elementary Classroom

https://www.edutopia.org/article/13-virtual-games-play-your-elementary-classroom

School Workers May Get Early Shot at COVID-19 Vaccine. Will They Take It?

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/school-workers-may-get-early-shot-at-covid-19-vaccine-will-they-take-it/2020/12?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=soc&utm_campaign=edit&fbclid=IwAR2ECxSv_Uk93xtNFNwidTJAVb85av4W2_tC-dlwzvVOEFgY-0_4FyfEoKw

Understood’s top 5 educator articles of 2020

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/for-educators/universal-design-for-learning/understoods-top-5-educator-articles-of-2020?_ul=1*h2dwm8*domain_userid*YW1wLTVmR21LUkI1Q1ZBMi1nSkh3UEkzWnc.

'Every Kid is Motivated': Action-oriented Ideas to Revive Students' Curiosity

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/57152/every-kid-is-motivated-action-oriented-ideas-to-revive-students-curiosity

Learn Right Now! 8 Secrets to Engaged Online Learning for Students with ADHD

https://www.additudemag.com/engagement-strategies-learning-at-home-adhd/

How Today’s Unique Education Challenges May Improve Tomorrow’s Assessments

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-12-15-how-today-s-education-crisis-may-improve-tomorrow-s-assessments?utm_campaign=EdSurgeSproutSocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwAR3R6lgtfPXnnhMh0m3cghb1jWjAIw45j4G9a71EWNYLAcPaMNS1B66H0OY

Low-Income Students

https://edsource.org/topic/low-income-students

The majority of California’s students come from families with incomes of less than 185 percent of the federal poverty level and qualify for free- and reduced-price meals. These students often face obstacles to succeed in school. California’s funding formula provides more funding for schools to serve children who are low-income.

Educational Links 11/26/2020

I Teach Art to Students With Trauma. These Are the Strategies I Use to Support Them.

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-11-25-i-teach-art-to-students-with-trauma-these-are-the-strategies-i-use-to-support-them

Teaching in the Time of COVID-19

https://www.air.org/resource/teaching-time-covid-19

 Shifting Teaching From What They Might Become To Who They Are Today

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/shifting-teaching-from-what-they-might-become-to-who-they-are-today/

Education and the coronavirus crisis: What’s the latest?

https://edsource.org/2020/latest-updates-on-education-and-the-coronavirus-crisis/635717

How Mindfulness During Class Can Help Students and Teachers

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/57002/how-mindfulness-during-class-can-help-students-and-teachers

How Effective Is Online Learning? What the Research Does and Doesn't Tell Us

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/03/23/how-effective-is-online-learning-what-the.html?cmp=SOC-SHR-FB

7 High-Impact, Evidence-Based Tips for Online Teaching

https://www.edutopia.org/article/7-high-impact-evidence-based-tips-online-teaching

What do highly effective teachers do in online classrooms? We combed through dozens of studies to find the best research-backed ideas.

Educational Links 9/20/2020

With Safety in Mind, Schools Take Classes Outdoors

https://www.edutopia.org/article/safety-mind-schools-take-classes-outdoors?fbclid=IwAR2YXAr-q34QusWTRqOtPm-Ixs0m_FXm9suN0qhcI_se3TeFYoKR4F6J_GA 

Our Favorite Videos For Kids About How Things Are Made

https://www.weareteachers.com/how-things-are-made-videos/?utm_content=1599590323&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2HcwUYN0wA7MAEjkAuwep8PicPzywC6okhX2Jd4V0mzN1wHqEcD1NFldw

The Evil Culture Of Online Teaching

https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2020/09/19/the-evil-culture-of-online-teaching/?

fbclid=IwAR2HcwUYN0wA7MAEjkAuwep8PicPzywC6okhX2Jd4V0mzN1wHqEcD1NFldw

20 Ways To Bring The Joy Back To Your Classroom

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/ways-to-make-classroom-inviting-bring-joy-back/?fbclid=IwAR3POxeUh2jGJNjjsQ3Mf-ZtpmKf9YXoKaKke5lp3NS1yUpQT7R-88FnX_c

Clear parent communication, support essential for remote learning success

https://www.educationdive.com/news/clear-parent-communication-support-essential-for-remote-learning-success/585130/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%20Weekly%20Roundup:%20Education%20Dive:%20K-12%20Daily%2009-19-2020&utm_term=Education%20Dive:%20K12%20Weekender

I’m an ADHD Expert — and I Still Struggle With ADHD

https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-experts-struggle-with-add/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=adult&fbclid=IwAR3BumBF6GFnMvTD6rNE0aqA6Qz7Z2CwSWlpe2zsNyNGkz_HmGb2Gn7wAIM

Just because you’re an expert in helping others with ADHD doesn’t mean you don’t struggle with the condition yourself. Here are the ways I grapple with inattentive ADD, and why I refuse to let my symptoms define me.

Educational Links 9/7/2020

Teaching a Global Curriculum During Distance Learning

https://www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-global-curriculum-during-distance-learning?fbclid=IwAR0Or_Efu6Q88TpPNc7a4UeqNpjuAyFWKq5crl3QDLoerigNMZMDhFLlSm8

5 Research-Backed Tips to Improve Your Online Teaching Presence

https://www.edutopia.org/article/5-research-backed-tips-improve-your-online-teaching-presence?fbclid=IwAR0Or_Efu6Q88TpPNc7a4UeqNpjuAyFWKq5crl3QDLoerigNMZMDhFLlSm8

Today-a Special Education Section

Writing a Strong Vision Statement

https://www.makespecialeducationwork.com/blog/writing-a-strong-vision-statement?fbclid=IwAR0Or_Efu6Q88TpPNc7a4UeqNpjuAyFWKq5crl3QDLoerigNMZMDhFLlSm8

SMART IEPs (Step 2): Create Goals and Objectives

http://www.ldonline.org/article/24684/

How to Tell If Your Child’s IEP Goals Are SMART

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/special-services/ieps/how-to-tell-if-your-childs-iep-goals-are-smart

Supporting the Emotional Needs of Kids With Learning Disabilities

https://childmind.org/article/supporting-the-emotional-needs-of-kids-with-disabilities/?fbclid=IwAR0Or_Efu6Q88TpPNc7a4UeqNpjuAyFWKq5crl3QDLoerigNMZMDhFLlSm8

The ADHD-Anger Connection: New Insights into Emotional Dysregulation and Treatment Considerations

https://www.additudemag.com/anger-issues-adhd-emotional-dysregulation/

The ADHD-Anger Connection: New Insights into Emotional Dysregulation and Treatment Considerations

https://www.additudemag.com/anger-issues-adhd-emotional-dysregulation/

Irritability, anger issues, and emotional dysregulation in general contribute significantly to the psychosocial burden of ADHD in children and adults. The latest research suggests that these problems are inherent to ADHD and may require specific treatment.

 

Educational Links 09/01/20

How ‘Growth’ Goals Actually Hold Students Back

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-08-30-how-growth-goals-actually-hold-students-back

The Month in Review - Back to School

https://www.freetech4teachers.com/

Making sense out of madness: Protecting students online in a time of crisis

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2020/08/28/making-sense-out-of-madness-protecting-students-online-in-a-time-of-crisis/

Europe Is Going Back to School Despite Recent Virus Surge

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/08/27/europe-is-going-back-to-school_ap.html

9 Principles Of Student Engagement In A Virtual Classroom

https://www.teachthought.com/technology/principles-of-student-engagement-in-a-virtual-classroom/

Color purple will determine whether California schools can open for in-class instruction

https://edsource.org/2020/color-purple-will-determine-whether-california-schools-can-open-for-in-class-instruction/639303

How to Make Teaching Online Feel Less Isolating

https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-make-teaching-online-feel-less-isolating

Working from home can be tough for educators who feed off the energy of their students and coworkers, but there are ways to feel more connected.

Educational Links 8/16/2020

50 Ways Google Can Help You Become A Better Teacher

https://www.teachthought.com/technology/25-ways-google-can-help-you-become-a-better-teacher/?fbclid=IwAR2qM7Skbb4HOYYh-FqaOPi3GeTY8bFY7Jemkfik57ArWSBe2CGLwW5t7F0

Ed Department Accused Of Diverting Funds From Students With Disabilities

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2020/08/13/ed-department-accused-of-diverting-funds-from-students-with-disabilities/28725/

Education Trust Issues Report on Social and Emotional Learning from an Equity Perspective

https://exceptionalchildren.org/blog/education-trust-issues-report-social-and-emotional-learning-equity-perspective?MvBriefArticleId=32741

Federal court clears way for new Title IX K-12 rule, takes effect Friday

https://www.educationdive.com/news/federal-court-clears-way-for-new-title-ix-k-12-rule-takes-effect-friday/583407/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202020-08-13%20K-12%20Education%20Dive%20Newsletter%20[issue:29070]&utm_term=Education%20Dive:%20K12

Oakland Unified reaches compromise with teacher’s union in distance learning deal

https://edsource.org/2020/oakland-unified-reaches-compromise-with-teachers-union-in-distance-learning-deal/638360?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=oakland-unified-reaches-compromise-with-teachers-union-in-distance-learning-deal-08-15-20&fbclid=IwAR15Po4YobrHbsbNjvYaR-8zcRtUKW818t2llTxtikA_CdG8j8aLPDXsb_8

Video Conferencing: Establishing Routines and Structuring Online Time with Students

https://catlintucker.com/2020/08/video-conferencing-establishing-routines-online/?fbclid=IwAR3Jq_42Td5x_iHm-74dMxwg6MGnhZLdQlw5tojWlgtha4HiMZV-4f__3q8

Keeping Kindergartners Engaged in Distance Learning

https://www.edutopia.org/article/keeping-kindergartners-engaged-distance-learning?fbclid=IwAR2bqTGi-HDwcWvGor899fZiSpQIMom2bl-PpIuzEmvPhr7svpxoZFu83wM

Personalizing lessons and giving brain breaks can help young students stay engaged during short synchronous sessions.

Special Education: Ms. T's Class Our Week in Review First Week

Our Week in Review

8/3-7,  2020

We had an exciting first week online in school.

We greeted old friends, met new friends and

introduced ourselves to Ms. D and Ms. S, our

Instructional Assistants.

Our schedule this week:

8am Join Google Meet for Ms. T’s Class

Practice courtesy, using chat, and the mute button.

We also learned to take turns speaking and raising

our hands to ask or answer a question. Good Job Class!

8:42am Join Google Meet for PE

10:00am Return to Ms. T’s Google Meet

We had a nutrition break and talked about

healthy food.

This week while setting up, in this block we learned

about Google Meet Presentations, had two book

reads, and began to learn about our online program

Acellus.

We watched videos on cursive writing, a story from

ReadWorks, the science of water, and discussed the

uses of numbers.

Friday we had Fun Friday, much like last school year.

We chose music from YouTube for our class playlist,

and drew pictures and colored pages to share with

each other. We had show and tell and saw a student

crafted bracelet and home grown squash. HOW COOL!

Next week we will transition into Acellus Independent

Online Work during our 9:30-11:00 block.

Thank you, parents!

You are HEROES!

Educational Links 8/6/2020

EFFECTIVE ONLINE TEACHING

https://wegrowteachers.com/online-teaching/?fbclid=IwAR3kPxirgBTSNZhnVCWVhR2VJp6L-VCntV0aSqR0JpLaxVprqUZFGukI5LA

Tiny Teaching Stories: 'How Will We Navigate This New Normal?'

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/08/04/tiny-teaching-stories-how-will-we-navigate.html

How to Stay Physically, but Not Emotionally, Distant with Kindergarten and Pre-K Students

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/56320/how-to-stay-physically-but-not-emotionally-distant-with-kindergarten-and-pre-k-students

5 ways to take STEM outside

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2020/08/05/5-ways-to-take-stem-outside/

Understanding Learning and Attention Issues

https://www.ncld.org/news/state-of-learning-disabilities/understanding-learning-and-attention-issues

Best EdTech Tools for a First-Year Teacher

https://www.teachhub.com/technology-in-the-classroom/2020/08/best-edtech-tools-for-a-first-year-teacher/

15 Ways To Virtually Welcome Kids Back to School

https://www.weareteachers.com/ways-to-welcome-kids-virtually/?utm_content=1596553381&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2mvrqeWSREV7uFEEQFbXxXF_Om85w82-be0fVkHQmEjgeHVTAcbcc-FPk

Phonics: 13 things every teacher should know

https://www.tes.com/news/phonics-13-things-you-need-know-primary-literacy?fbclid=IwAR2PeUqCV3CfmYK2CA43AKbwy7W1TNoLGeWEtxp8-xiXZdWRTzZJu0aPlo4

Research is clear that using phonics to teach reading works, argues Clare Sealy, but why don’t more teachers know about the science behind it?

Special Education: Daily Schedule Online Learning

Ms. Taylor’s Special Education Class 

Online Learning

Daily Schedule Online Learning 

8:00 am Sign Into Ms. Taylor’s Google Classroom Google Meet

It is found on Google Calendar

Morning Class Meeting

Review Agenda

8:30 amBreak

8:42 am Sign in for PE

10:00 am Return to Ms. Taylor’s Google Meet, the same link from 8 am

Nutrition Break-15 minutes-Socialization

Block for Reading/ELA/Social Science

10:45am Break

11:00am Return to Ms. Taylor’s Google Meet, the same link from 8 am

Block for Math/Science

11:45 am Summary Meeting, review the day, talk about homework

12:00 pm Lunch Break-Socialization

12:30 pm End of day.

This is the first version--today was the first day of school for our class for the Moderately/Severely Handicapped.

Educational Links 7/29/2020

The impact of the coronavirus on e-learning

https://www.educationdive.com/trendline/covid-19s-impact-on-e-learning/71/

3 Critical Classroom Management Strategies For The First Hour Of The First Day Of School

https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/

Effective Anti-Racist Education Requires More Diverse Teachers, More Training

https://www.npr.org/sections/live-updates-protests-for-racial-justice/2020/07/08/889112818/what-it-would-take-to-get-an-effective-anti-racist-education

NCLD Releases "Planning for Equity and Inclusion: A Guide to Reopening Schools"

https://www.ncld.org/news/ncld-releases-planning-for-equity-and-inclusion-a-guide-to-reopening-schools/

10 Rhetorical Questions To Create New Ideas For Learning

https://www.teachthought.com/technology/new-ideas-for-learning/

The Importance of Reopening America’s Schools this Fall

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/reopening-schools.html

Overcoming the Isolation of Rural Teachers

https://www.edutopia.org/article/overcoming-isolation-rural-teachers

Finding a sense of community is sometimes a challenge for rural teachers, but these six strategies can help.