Sunday, February 28, 2016

Quotes from Articles for Educators Week of 2/28/16

Teaching Is Truly a Joyous Profession

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/work_in_progress/2016/02/teaching_is_truly_a_joyous_pro.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

Elaborate "aha moments" coupled with the unexpected, makes education a very exciting field to be in. However the day to day of planning and mundane paperwork can take us away from the parts we love most.

Starr Sackstein

What is Student Centered Learning?

http://edtechreview.in/dictionary/2292-student-centered-learning

In a student centered classroom the instruction command changes from “Do-As-I-Say” to “Lets See How We Can Do This” where the solutions are brought forward together and not just by the teacher. Allowing students to share and have a voice in what, how and why of the classroom activities give them a sense of responsibility and authority over their learning which again is a good thing. Student-centered classrooms include students in planning, implementation, and assessments. Involving the learners in these decisions will place more work on them, which can be a good thing.

Priyanka Gupta

How high school would be different if students could design it

http://hechingerreport.org/how-high-school-would-be-different-if-students-could-design-it/

The day would start later and end earlier. Testing and school uniforms would be banned. There would be dancing in the hallways. And – some changes adults might get behind, too – there’d be more art, more projects and more computers.

Sarah Garland

17 Great Resources for Building a Student’s Self Image

http://www.edudemic.com/17-resources-for-self-image/

What do your students see when they look in the mirror? Do they see someone worthwhile or someone who will never be good enough? While it isn’t your responsibility to dig into the nuances of every student’s self-perception, you can still help the members of your class to have healthy views of themselves. Such a view can bolster their academic performance and serve as a bulwark against bullying.

Joy Nelson

Teaching with Tech: How Can Teachers Embrace Technology Tools

http://edtechreview.in/research/1881-tips-for-using-technology-in-the-classroom?utm_content=buffere64b7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Education has evolved from a pen, paper and textbook affair to using iPads, online resources and even mobile apps in the classroom. If you are aiming for a career in education, being able to utilize technology effectively is a crucial skill that you will have to be able to demonstrate.

Children who feel closer to nature do better in exams

https://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-news/children-who-feel-closer-nature-do-better-exams

He(Dr Miles Richardson)is quick to insist that what is being measured is not how much time children spend in nature, but the quality of their connection with it. “It’s that feeling of having a relationship to the wider ecology – enjoying it, and finding wonder and awe. An emotional experience in the natural world,” he said.

Adi Bloom

MzTeachuh's Meditations: Telling the Storm

This is not a photo of the Sea of Galilee--this is an actual photo of Lake Erie.

Peace! Be still! In our world, our nation, our homes, our hearts.

Mark 4:35:41 KJV
³⁷And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
³⁸And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
³⁹And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

Amplified Bible
³⁷And a ^[a]fierce windstorm began to blow, and waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was already being swamped. ³⁸But Jesus was in the stern, asleep [with His head] on the [sailor’s leather] cushion. And they woke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are about to die?” ³⁹And He got up and [sternly] rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Hush, be still (muzzled)!” And the wind died down [as if it had grown weary] and there was [at once] a great calm [a perfect peacefulness]. ⁴⁰Jesus said to them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith and confidence [in Me]?”

The Amplified Bible is like a thesaurus of translation, giving synonyms and further elaboration. Perfect peacefulness sounds good.

I Told The Storm - Greg O'Quin 'N Joyful Noize

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghvo32n7Tgc

"I Told The Storm"
Kirk Franklin

Even though your winds blow I want you to know
You cause me no alarm cause I'm safe in His arms
Even though your rain falls I can still make this call
Let there be peace now I can say go away
I command you to move today
Because of faith I have a brand new day
The sun will shine and I will be okay
That's what I told the storm
(the storm, the storm)

[Chorus:]
I told the storm (oh yes i did)
to pass (ohhhhh..)
storm you cant last (go away)
go away (I command..)
I command you to move today
(oh storm)Storm (when God speaks) when God speaks
Storm (you don't have a choice in the matter, you have to cease)
You have to cease (yes that's....)
thats what I told the storm (what I told the storm)
[repeat once more]

[Hook:]
I told the storm
(No weapons formed against me shall prosper I don't have to worry about a thing)
I told the storm
(I'm more than a conqueror through Jesus Christ, and he's gonna bring me out alright)
I told the storm
(It's amazing grace that's brought me safe thus far, and grace is gonna lead me home)
I told the storm
(I stood on solid ground and told my storm and you need to tell your storm today)

(Oh wind) Wind stop blowing
(Flood stop flowing) Flood stop flowing
(Lightening stop flashing) Lightening stop flashing
(Breakers stop dashing) Breakers stop dashing
(Darkness go away) Darkness go away
(Clouds move away) Clouds move away
(That's what I told...) That's what I told the storm

(Oh death) Death can't take me
(Job can't make me) Job can't make me
(No matter how the fares of this world...) Bills can't break me ( may seem to way me down)
Disease can't shake me
You won't drown me
My God surrounds me
That's what I told the storm

That's what I told the storm [repeat until end and fade]

Saturday, February 27, 2016

Educational Links 2/28/16

Teaching Channel--videos on the Common Core

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos?page=1&categories=organizations_national,topics_common-core&load=1

Strategies for Reaching Quiet, Disengaged, Struggling, and Troublemaking Students

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/reaching-quiet-disengaged-struggling-troublemaking-students-david-cutler?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20EdutopiaNewContent%20%28Edutopia%29

Understanding Dyspraxia

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

What Savvy Teachers Know About Managing Disruptive Student Behavior

http://www.bamradionetwork.com/classroom-management/2417-what-savvy-teachers-know-about-managing-disruptive-student-behavior

The Week in Review - The Most Popular Posts of the Week

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/

Teaching Strategies that Enhance Higher-Order Thinking

http://www.teachhub.com/teaching-strategies-enhance-higher-order-thinking

What is Student Centered Learning?

http://edtechreview.in/dictionary/2292-student-centered-learning

In a student centered classroom the instruction command changes from “Do-As-I-Say” to “Lets See How We Can Do This” where the solutions are brought forward together and not just by the teacher. Allowing students to share and have a voice in what, how and why of the classroom activities give them a sense of responsibility and authority over their learning which again is a good thing. Student-centered classrooms include students in planning, implementation, and assessments. Involving the learners in these decisions will place more work on them, which can be a good thing.

Priyanka Gupta

Friday, February 26, 2016

Educational Links 2/27/16

Fusion Invites “Dear Next President” Videos – Nice Student Project Idea

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2016/02/26/fusion-invites-dear-next-president-videos-nice-student-project-idea/

Beyond Being Nice

https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2016/02/25/beyond-being-nice/

5 Confusing Signs of Nonverbal Learning Disabilities

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/nonverbal-learning-disabilities/5-confusing-signs-of-nonverbal-learning-disabilities?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

Election Guide: 5 Education Takeaways From the Presidential Candidates

http://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/election-guide-5-education-takeaways-from-candidates.html?cmp=soc-edit-fb

Critical Shortages in Special Education Teachers. Sound Familiar?

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2016/02/critical-shortages-in-special-education.html

Children from poor families 'twice as likely' to have special needs

https://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-news/children-poor-families-twice-likely-have-special-needs

How high school would be different if students could design it

http://hechingerreport.org/how-high-school-would-be-different-if-students-could-design-it/

The day would start later and end earlier. Testing and school uniforms would be banned. There would be dancing in the hallways. And – some changes adults might get behind, too – there’d be more art, more projects and more computers.

Sarah Garland

Trending On MzTeachuh 2/26/16

How important are recess and 'brain breaks?'

I want to play!

Hey, Meet Me At Recess By The Swings
http://melanielinktaylor.mzteachuh.org/2015/08/hey-meet-me-at-recess-by-swings.html

"Getting students to help plan your lessons provides valuable opportunities for student voice and this has a measurable impact on the quality of learning." - See more at: http://melanielinktaylor.mzteachuh.org/2016/02/educational-links-22216.html#sthash.hIXNA6LU.dpuf

Student Involvement and Exciting Lesson Planning

Educational Link 2/22/16

http://melanielinktaylor.mzteachuh.org/2016/02/educational-links-22216.html

SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) and Poetry--a super match!

Five Poems To Soothe Kids' Toxic Stress

http://melanielinktaylor.mzteachuh.org/2016/02/five-poems-to-soothe-kids-toxic-stress.html

New Special Education Law and Insights Into Learning and Attention Issues

Educational Links 2/20/16

http://melanielinktaylor.mzteachuh.org/2016/02/educational-links-22016.html

Books! Literacy! Whoopee!

Educational Links 2/25/16

http://melanielinktaylor.mzteachuh.org/2016/02/educational-links-22516.html

Educational Links 2/23/16

http://melanielinktaylor.mzteachuh.org/2016/02/educational-links-21316_22.html

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