Educational Links 7/6/16

Connecting iGeneration to the Natural World

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/connecting-igeneration-to-natural-world-kevin-barisonek?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20EdutopiaNewContent%20%28Edutopia%29 

Top picks for back-to-school tech this fall

http://edscoop.com/top-picks-for-back-to-school-tech-this-fall 

Can PD Be Virtual? Professional Development Technology and Trends

http://classtechtips.com/2016/07/05/can-pd-virtual-professional-development-technology-trends/ 

Educational Toys That Build ADHD Brains

http://www.additudemag.com/slideshow/144/ 

What You Need for Back to School 

http://www.educationworld.com/back_to_school/

When Tech Meets Project-Based Learning

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2016-06-22-when-tech-meets-project-based-learning?utm_content=buffer58c48&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer 

Why Math Is Taught Differently Today 

https://www.understood.org/en/community-events/blogs/expert-corner/2015/01/15/why-math-is-taught-differently-today?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg 

The reason for teaching conceptual understanding is to help students to see connections between the math they’re learning and the math they already know. This can be especially empowering for kids with learning and attention issues. It prepares them to solve the real-world problems they will face in the future.

Yes, math is being taught differently today. It may be a little more difficult for parents at times, but it definitely can be better for kids.

 

Take A Walk With Ludwig

Vienna Woods, lessing-photo,com

A picnic would be lovely.

Beethoven - 6th Symphony - Pastoral; there are some beautiful images of nature throughout a year,  on this video, although no thunderstorm.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMJPZ-mu-Ts

Here is my playlist for Ludwig. 

My Favorite Beethoven  

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbfa86bTD34&list=PLA2SFaAnpsdCQ6F9kl5X938ifC0RwYJEe

Educational Links 7/5/16

Our All-Time Favorite Books About Teaching 

http://www.weareteachers.com/blogs/post/2015/08/10/our-all-time-9-favorite-books-about-teaching 

5 Things Not to Say to Your Child About Dyslexia 

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/understanding-childs-challenges/talking-with-your-child/things-not-to-say-to-your-child-about-dyslexia?view=slideview&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg 

New Classroom Ideas Come from Colleagues

http://gettingsmart.com/2016/07/new-classroom-ideas-come-from-colleagues/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Getting%20Smart&utm_content=New%20Classroom%20Ideas%20Come%20from%20Colleagues 

30 Goal Challenge: Helping Students Make Good Decisions

http://www.bamradionetwork.com/educators-channel/3951-30-goal-challenge-helping-student-make-good-decisions?utm_content=buffer65a0d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer 

Sensory Processing Issues Explained

http://childmind.org/article/sensory-processing-issues-explained/ 

3 Arguments in Favor of the In-class Flip

http://catlintucker.com/2016/07/try-the-in-class-flip/ 

Project-Based Learning

http://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning 

Project-based learning is a dynamic classroom approach in which students actively explore real-world problems and challenges and acquire a deeper knowledge.

All-American Music To Grill To (updated)

All-American Music To Grill To: This is mostly for Americans. And maybe you wish to grill in quiet--that's okay, too. Multi-generational fun. But for us in the S...

Lincoln and the Fourth of July

Lincoln and the Fourth of July: Only Lincoln photo after the Gettysburg Address. Abe Lincoln made more than one speech about the Battle of Gettysburg, which was f...

Educational Links 7/4/16

Why better STEM programs are the key to creating global citizens

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2016/07/01/why-better-stem-programs-are-the-key-to-creating-global-citizens/ 

Organize a Self-Serve Creativity Zone

http://tinkerlab.com/organize-a-self-serve-creative-zone/ 

What I'd Like to Tell My Students About Benchmark Testing

http://www.weareteachers.com/blogs/post/2016/05/18/what-i'd-like-to-tell-my-students-about-benchmark-testing 

5 Unwritten Social Rules 

https://www.understood.org/en/friends-feelings/common-challenges/following-social-rules/5-unwritten-social-rules?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg 

Learning from My PLN

http://sarahbrownwessling.com/2016/07/03/learning-from-my-pln/#prclt-kcs1IjZD 

What Are Students' Biggest Motivation Killers? We Asked Them Point-Blank

 http://www.weareteachers.com/blogs/post/2015/07/07/what-are-students'-biggest-motivation-killers-we-asked-them-point-blank

Education Equity

http://www.edutopia.org/blogs/tag/education-equity 

 How can we ensure all students have equal access to opportunities, support, and the tools they need to succeed? Explore and share proven ways to make this happen.

The Sky Is Cheap Entertainment: July 4th Juno Spacecraft Arrives At Jupiter!

Juno Space Probe Is Set To Enter Jupiter's Orbit On Monday

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/07/03/482534266/juno-space-probe-is-set-to-enter-jupiters-orbit-on-monday?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20160703 

How the fastest spacecraft ever will enter orbit around Jupiter

http://www.astronomy.com/news/2016/07/how-the-fastest-spacecraft-ever-will-enter-orbit-around-jupiter 

Ride with Juno into Jupiter orbit

http://earthsky.org/space/juno-makes-closest-yet-jupiter-flyby-of-july-4-2016 

Juno Spacecraft's July 4 Jupiter Arrival: What to Expect

http://www.space.com/33333-juno-spacecraft-jupiter-arrival-timeline.html 

In case you want to look up and see Jupiter with your own eyes.

So, go outside and look!

July 2016 guide to the 5 bright planets

http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/visible-planets-tonight-mars-jupiter-venus-saturn-mercury 

And here is some classical music to celebrate this momentous event!

Gustav Holst - The Planets - Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz0b4STz1lo