Educational Links 11/13/21

 

Prioritizing Teachers’ Mental Health In The Age Of COVID

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/improve-teacher-mental-health/

Easy Christmas ornaments for kids to make

https://www.theottoolbox.com/easy-christmas-ornaments-for-kids-to-make/

How to Use Microtracking to Promote Student Autonomy

https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-use-microtracking-promote-student-autonomy?fbclid=IwAR0bYPJUENsHLiHJnEpG0IKFM25gFSVR8FVdtUyOOKwyLGdfq3FN90QLvcE

CVS Drops Supreme Court Case Over Disability Community Concerns

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2021/11/12/cvs-drops-supreme-court-case-over-disability-community-concerns/29593/

Supporting Kids During the Coronavirus Crisis

https://childmind.org/article/supporting-kids-during-the-covid-19-crisis/

What Are the Best Strategies for Small-Group Instruction?

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-what-are-the-best-strategies-for-small-group-instruction/2021/11

The Infrastructure Bill Includes Billions for Broadband. What It Would Mean for Students

https://www.edweek.org/technology/the-infrastructure-bill-includes-billions-for-broadband-what-it-would-mean-for-students/2021/11

What Is ADHD? Meaning, Symptoms & Tests

https://www.additudemag.com/what-is-adhd-symptoms-causes-treatments/

 

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder that impacts the parts of the brain that help us plan, focus on, and execute tasks. ADHD symptoms vary by sub-type — inattentive, hyperactive, or combined — and are often more difficult to diagnose in girls and adults. Here, we review the symptoms, causes, types, and tests associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Educational Links 11/12/21

20 Ways To Get A Noisy Classroom’s Attention 

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/noisy-classroom/?fbclid=IwAR3C4x86v75Ufmtcx2lLlQcIHpoKTJH69DqMLIB8qKn5EQkMPTzPjKLFLKg

Leading Through a Staffing Shortage

https://www.edutopia.org/article/leading-through-staffing-shortage

15 Ways to Improve Small-Group Instruction

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-15-ways-to-improve-small-group-instruction/2021/11

Federal Judge Blocks State Ban On Mask Mandates In Schools

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2021/11/12/federal-judge-blocks-state-ban-mask-mandates-schools/29594/?fbclid=IwAR2Gd73rxFYpVbM7DWvS9yg81HBiBxpyOrnaNoaOuR55_WC-Vi_COW0ppBg

Social Challenges of Kids With Learning Problems

https://childmind.org/article/social-challenges-kids-learning-problems/?fbclid=IwAR09F0GF3ykYavNVyEq5LLsDRV9nYCZZoXqQi-tSrdKv0j82YpIXzFI9WHg

Emotional Regulation Games

https://www.theottoolbox.com/emotional-regulation-games/

Q: IEP vs. 504 Plan — Which Will Work Better for My Child?

https://www.additudemag.com/iep-vs-504-plan-adhd-differences/?fbclid=IwAR0meu-fIHy-rVzDhnlxr9pDayjAGIX-sAnDZrkwjUDnGXjRV15OBrt-qFw

Should your child have an IEP or a 504 Plan? Here, learn about distinctions, qualifications, attributes, and examples of school accommodations or services associated with each.

Educational Links 11/11/21

How To Use Flexible Grouping In The Classroom

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/use-flexible-grouping-classroom/?fbclid=IwAR0XPlW2_JRlPT4dT0I_x4G_DAgV_q7wbzEDIoYeLat6G1Do3jGpyrOI2_Q

Parents May Not Be as Upset With Schools About COVID Protocols as You Think, Polls Show

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/parents-may-not-be-as-upset-with-schools-about-covid-protocols-as-you-think-polls-show/2021/11

3 Activities That Guide Every Student to Contribute in Class

https://www.edutopia.org/article/3-activities-guide-every-student-contribute-class

3 Digital Skills That Ease Learning (and Life) for Students with ADHD

https://www.additudemag.com/digital-skills-learning-productivity-students-adhd/?utm_source=eletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=school_november_2021&utm_content=111021&goal=0_d9446392d6-faf217605c-295972737&fbclid=IwAR2yjE9g-ddJry1reDcPEahQBb6Zs_hth2agxOz8H7lMx7qle0qRfSv81Kg

Google Tips for Instructional Coaches and Tech Coaches

https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/google-tips-for-instructional-coaches-and-tech-coaches/?fbclid=IwAR1mcbUT2goLYAMNpg5IU1K29hMxUghegfwJM-80Bh3allRFrYqhahpF8RA

NatGeo MapMaker - Create, Share, and Print Custom Maps

https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2021/11/natgeo-mapmaker-create-share-and-print.html

How do you solve a problem like maths anxiety?

https://www.tes.com/news/how-do-you-solve-problem-maths-anxiety?fbclid=IwAR19tgTAAQZ1JrZ--QyWoYlBfdzGW7NWp6WrMCaewkC_RVRWOCxsnlwr8J4

Once teachers have dispelled the myth that some people just 'can't do' maths, there are five things they should do, says Bobby Seagull.

Educational Links 11/10/2021

 

Where Students Create Their Own Learning Experiences

https://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/education-3-0/?fbclid=IwAR0aG4Sw7HM3aLqPVdxUcDxaoJzI9rIWem7tDhF3rYT0v-KnE5ZkeChFH88

How Preschool Teachers Can Reclaim a Sense of Joy and Purpose

https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-preschool-teachers-can-reclaim-sense-joy-and-purpose

Stop Telling Students, ‘You Belong!’

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-stop-telling-students-you-belong/2021/11

Relationships, resources must become a focus in learning to address mental health crisis

https://www.k12dive.com/news/relationships-resources-must-become-a-focus-in-learning-to-address-mental/609766/

School Leaders Take Note: Teacher Care is a Lot More Than Self-Care

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2021-11-02-school-leaders-take-note-teacher-care-is-a-lot-more-than-self-care

Self-soothing techniques for kids

https://www.understood.org/articles/en/self-soothing-techniques-for-kids

10 SEL activities to help students with stress management

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2021/11/10/10-sel-activities-to-help-students-with-stress-management/

Effective stress management is a crucial SEL competency for students and gives them lifelong coping skills

Educational Links 11/9/21

 

How Schools Can Stem the Toxic Tide of Technology

https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-how-schools-can-stem-the-toxic-tide-of-technology

5 strategies to help students build literacy skills

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2021/11/05/5-strategies-to-help-students-build-literacy-skills/

 

Understanding why kids have trouble with focus

https://www.understood.org/articles/en/child-trouble-focusing

Why PE matters for student academics and wellness right now

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/58720/why-pe-matters-for-student-academics-and-wellness-right-now

Incentives, morale boosters crucial to curb K-12 teacher, other workforce shortages

https://www.k12dive.com/news/incentives-morale-boosters-crucial-to-curb-k-12-teacher-other-workforce-s/609622/

The ‘absolutely essential’ role of Black counselors on campus

https://edsource.org/2021/the-absolutely-essential-role-of-black-cohttps://www.edutopia.org/article/supporting-students-during-uncertain-timesunselors-on-campus/663367

Supporting Students During Uncertain Times

https://www.edutopia.org/article/supporting-students-during-uncertain-times

Motivating students starts with knowing what you want them to take away from lessons and finding ways to incorporate their interests.

Educational Links 11/08/2021

How Cooperative Learning Can Benefit Students This Year

https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-cooperative-learning-can-benefit-students-year?fbclid=IwAR3EqplF2ms50muDuO2luFDLIZlQ_WUdEsK-n1WAvHuGZ8-JyvFwVzBcqOM

 Theme Days Schools Should Avoid (and What to Do Instead)

https://www.weareteachers.com/theme-days-to-avoid/?utm_content=1636343460&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3EqplF2ms50muDuO2luFDLIZlQ_WUdEsK-n1WAvHuGZ8-JyvFwVzBcqOM

Critical Race Theory

https://www.edweek.org/critical-race-theory

My Top 20 Tech Tips for Teachers!

https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/top-20-tech-tips-for-teachers/?fbclid=IwAR3k6MC_4ziEK8SMHcn9pm-oEIuYLWF5Q-qD61cLodG_dG_HfB-OncxOaRo

Gifted education's future requires more diversity, inclusion and access

https://www.k12dive.com/news/the-struggles-and-success-of-diversifying-gifted-education/609200/

42 Stunning Leaf Crafts for Kids to Make

https://handsonaswegrow.com/kids-leaf-crafts/?fbclid=IwAR35IMIAX6mkZf77jqvUHfh8zgIOOlGTHmRYwokcXQ6k76g6Dx-_cKqJDXg

The Dyslexia and ADHD Connection

https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-dyslexia-connection/?fbclid=IwAR3PyAe7wCy_Br1J2okgkg9xCvC_HhxDs0w3j4m3H4TZdz9Czm6Jk9tDg84

ADHD is usually apparent from the first day of school, whereas dyslexia is often not recognized until fourth or fifth grade, when the shift is made from learning to read to reading to learn. How to tell the difference between ADD and its comorbid learning disabilities, and how to get help.

Educational Links 11/7/2021

 

How to Open Class Participation to Everyone

https://www.edutopia.org/article/making-sure-every-student-has-voice-classroom

How to Spot Dyscalculia

https://childmind.org/article/how-to-spot-dyscalculia/?fbclid=IwAR0z6LL_a0GqvI3Lj-BvHrAjrzoHDu5h0snwkEiDtveeT6o43WeIG7Kmfas

Are Bus Driver Shortages So Bad They Require the National Guard? Why Leaders Made the Call

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/are-bus-driver-shortages-so-bad-they-require-the-national-guard-why-leaders-made-the-call/2021/11

Student mental health days offer chance to recharge, learn to manage stress

https://www.k12dive.com/news/the-benefits-and-cautions-of-student-mental-health-days/609552/

The Longer You Wait, The Better The Reward…

https://www.teachertoolkit.co.uk/2021/09/04/wait-time/?utm_content=buffere232b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR3Ilu1VmIf-h1lewHi1o5p2WEtYuXtuBOkXreuJpSBTlhtel7S43ytrd40

NatGeo MapMaker - Create, Share, and Print Custom Maps

https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2021/11/natgeo-mapmaker-create-share-and-print.html?spref=fb&fbclid=IwAR2OQMq9Y2Jc_qrdR9sPA8JzTRgTht3wI8wuJ98fLa9KZWkCfCfv-_0w_cE

12 student engagement activities for online learning

https://infogram.com/blog/online-student-engagement-activities/?fbclid=IwAR1nGPPLnd3HyiCJ9u4ZYa0YrMlcEomfP5ZdsAnGP2FzSEGZbZt3dIijGNE

Student engagement has always been a focus for educators. How can you hold the attention of your class when their ability to focus is waning? And more importantly, what student engagement strategies foster a greater desire to learn?

With remote learning, the discussion of online student engagement has risen dramatically. Many teachers are wondering how they can bring a spark to a student’s eyes when they’re teaching remotely?