MzTeachuh: We're Still So Smart Tweets of the Day 12/29/12

MzTeachuh: We're Still So Smart Tweets of the Day 12/29/12: 1. Motivation, Not IQ, Matters Most for Learning New Math Skills http://healthland.time.com/2012/12/26/motivation-not-iq-matters-most-f...

We're Still So Smart Tweets of the Day 12/29/12

1. Motivation, Not IQ, Matters Most for Learning New Math Skills

http://healthland.time.com/2012/12/26/motivation-not-iq-matters-most-for-learning-new-math-skills/ 

2. School Success with Dr. Seuss: Exploring Themes Through Creative Activities

http://www.edutopia.org/teacher-creativity-part-two?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_content=blog&utm_campaign=programming 

3. 7 Quick Fixes for ADHD Meltdowns

http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/5762.html 

4. Assessments—Using Incentives to Change the Image

http://theeducatorsroom.com/category/from-the-front-lines/the-new-teacher-chronicles/ 

 

5. Start the New Year Off Right: Resolve to Raise a Reader!

http://www.readingrockets.org/article/21362/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Hootsuite&utm_campaign=RRSocialMedia 

6. The “No Excuses” Parent

http://theeducatorsroom.com/2012/10/the-no-excuses-parent/ 

7. 10 Ways To Use Technology To Teach Writing

http://edudemic.com/2012/11/10-high-tech-ways-to-teach-writing/ 

 

 

Check Out Mind/Shift

How We Will Learn.

 Brought to us through KQED, San Francisco and NPR.

 

Mind/Shift has excellent writers who ferret out fascinating and helpful points of view. Here is some information about the site.

They have broken their topics into Culture,  Teaching with Tech, Research and Learning Methods.
There is a thorough archive of articles.Under each topic are a wealth of subtopics with articles and recommendations.

Here is the latest I received on Facebook.

Can E-Readers Ease Reading for Dyslexics?
http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2012/06/can-e-readers-ease-reading-for-dyslexics/ 

Related posts:

1. Reading More With E-Readers
2. For Young Readers, Print or Digital Books?
3. Are E-Readers Helpful for Dyslexia?

Here is the latest one I received through an RSS feed. 

Online Privacy: Parents Worry Advertisers Know Too Much

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2012/12/online-privacy-parents-worry-advertisers-know-too-much/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher 

 

Related posts:

1. What Do Kids Know About Online Privacy? More Than You Think
2. Parents Keep Track of Students Online
3. How Should Schools and Parents Be Involved in Kids’ Online Lives?

 Mind/Shift is an enriched source of opinion and research.

MzTeachuh: Check Out Mind/Shift

MzTeachuh: Check Out Mind/Shift: How We Will Learn.   Brought to us through KQED, San Francisco and NPR.   Mind/Shift has excellent writers who ferret out fascin...

MzTeachuh: Check out Teaching Channel...

MzTeachuh: Check out Teaching Channel...: You can register for access to the whole site and receive email. Or 'like' them on Facebook and receive articles.  This info is from the...

Check out Teaching Channel

You can register for access to the whole site and receive email. Or 'like' them on Facebook and receive articles.  This info is from their site:

5 great ways to use Teaching Channel

Whether you are a teacher looking for helpful videos on effective teaching practices, or a blogger or webmaster looking to share a great resource, Teaching Channel has you covered. If you'd like additional information on how to use or support Tch, email us at info@teachingchannel.org and we'll get right back to you.

1. Watch Tch Videos 

2. Schedule Lesson Ideas for the Future 

3. Share Time-Stamped Video Notes with Peers 

4. Embed Tch Videos in Your Website or Blog 

5. Spread the Word

Here is a sample of newsletter topics.

December 2012

1. 12/22/2012 Catching Up on the Core
2. 12/15/2012 It's Never Too Late to Restart
3. 12/08/2012 It's All About The Students
4. 12/01/2012 Student Engagement Around the Holidays

 

This is the most recent video  I received on my Facebook page. It's a brief video. There are thousands of videos on any topic you can image--clear, concise, encouraging. The Teaching Channel is superior. 

So here it is.

1. Go With the Flow: Plan and Adjust

All Grades, All Subjects, Planning 

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/classroom-time-management-tip 

There is this lesson plan with it.

 Lesson ObjectiveAdjust plans to meet the needs of the class

Length

2 min

Questions to Consider

• Why are planning and flexibility both important?
• What does Ms. Wessling mean when she calls this process "mucky"?
• How can you identify the right times to "go with the flow" in your classroom 

MzTeachuh: A Nerd's Las Vegas Christmas by Twinkle McJingle

MzTeachuh: A Nerd's Las Vegas Christmas by Twinkle McJingle: Twinkle McJingle Date: December 25, 2012 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Subject under observation: MzTeachuh and kin Activity: Christ...