MzT's Special Education Classroom: The Flow of Our School Day

MzT's Special Education Classroom: The Flow of Our School Day: Communication  Focus  Recall Our Classroom Routines Moderate/Severely Handicapped SDC Class Ms. Taylor, Rm. 8530, Silverado High ...

Educational Links 3/3/20

Educational Links 3/3/20

Me Learning: A Student-Centered Learning Model

https://www.teachthought.com/learning-models/student-centered-learning-model/?fbclid=IwAR2kbSnBoTo25cwaIvGSCyoKbvsPUiMGT5T72qmHkcMg3zCq5RVUe7yhh_g

Steps to Make Classrooms More Culturally Responsive

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/classroom_qa_with_larry_ferlazzo/2020/03/steps_to_make_classrooms_more_culturally_responsive.html?fbclid=IwAR0A5EPY46m7vlWR2Z7soG8lGFkJ-PEtXq4FZtjGJrersB_-BWzIYwCvFWY

Hidden Segregation Within Schools Is Tracked in New Study

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/02/26/hidden-segregation-within-schools-is-tracked-in.html?cmp=soc-edit-fb&fbclid=IwAR3p63eOPoVeCjx_9YzS4Cem6VqaVtv5krRP3egeAW1S-u9mDee2oACL6N0

WHY GENERAL ED TEACHERS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION

https://www.thinkinclusive.us/why-general-ed-teachers-are-essential-for-special-education/

Lesson Learned: I Needed to Engage Students in a Voter Engagement Project

https://www.pblworks.org/blog/lesson-learned-i-needed-engage-students-voter-engagement-project?fbclid=IwAR0rAuHBP5_ZY7HslfRIRl6jol7EGMC0UNZ3l8y3LU1gDY228G9c3vLwH4I

WE DID A SHORT & USEFUL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXERCISE TODAY TO EXAMINE HOW WE TEACH WRITING

https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2020/02/27/we-did-a-short-useful-professional-development-exercise-today-to-examine-how-we-teach-writing/?fbclid=IwAR0GQEyZgweNs89UNbYTKflMKj2Iwsjxp92VZlCjLO5vqATpOuQQMPWx-NI

‘Students Are Lonely:’ What Happens When Coronavirus Forces Schools Online

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-03-02-students-are-lonely-what-happens-when-coronavirus-forces-schools-online

It sounds like a drastic measure: moving every school to online learning in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. Here in the U.S. it seems almost unfathomable, despite guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to start preparing.

Irish Blessing #1

MzTeachuh: Irish Blessing #1

Educational Links 3/2/20

Steps to Make Classrooms More Culturally Responsive

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/classroom_qa_with_larry_ferlazzo/2020/03/steps_to_make_classrooms_more_culturally_responsive.html?fbclid=IwAR3McQaYqDcFNWKBvsm14s6TZYt7MEDiUSVchhKylz6grN45aN39HGd0P3o

Students Tackle Life's Challenges Together

https://www.edutopia.org/video/students-tackle-lifes-challenges-together

A Mindset Shift to Continue Supporting the Most Frustrating Kids

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/47954/a-mindset-shift-to-continue-supporting-the-most-frustrating-kids?fbclid=IwAR0OB6oZmRO68LtoUuAEMuWRlAD8zK1BHMpk2l3vyInom_NKeCXIU3DLkls

Great Tools for Making Mind Maps and Flowcharts 

https://practicaledtech.com/2019/12/01/great-tools-for-making-mind-maps-and-flowcharts/

Are Your Diversity Strategies Missing the Mark? Nine Ways to Get it Right

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/diversity-strategies/?fbclid=IwAR2ypLfUj38xc48wfPBsGxjPRGSd_FKHToTn6g21ufkXCKF08molVxrLjks

Technology in rural schools: Addressing digital equity

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2020/02/26/technology-in-rural-schools-addressing-digital-equity/?utm_content=buffer34288&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR0dKZAjKjS_v1CRLVfJxch21pw3jnAkj2ua5MYx3hx8Tk54Xx5aBePgHcg

6 Common Myths About Learning and Thinking Differences

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/getting-started/what-you-need-to-know/common-myths-about-learning-and-thinking-differences?_ul=1*13z9rb*domain_userid*YW1wLXg1OXRZZFBFeURzOVNtd05BXzZoNmc.

There’s a lot of misunderstanding about learning and thinking differences like dyslexia and ADHD. Here are some of the most common myths—and facts to debunk them.

Brainpop: The Corona Virus

Coronavirus
https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/?fbclid=IwAR1uqTdZvpvRuZ-vxOYPh2bKWKz86JdmvtGFS50YwyI2TchNRNowBeG6Llk

MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Being Consistent

MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Being Consistent: 1.  Teacher tips: How to be flexible and still enforce consistent classroom discipline  http://www.helium.com/items/700569-teacher...

Educational Links 3/1/20

A Fun, Experiential Approach to Strengthen Reading and Writing Skills

https://www.edutopia.org/article/fun-experiential-approach-strengthen-reading-and-writing-skills?fbclid=IwAR1iQRM5H_JtomDJ1igBO8Ov_ye7KzkApseOOHFYm8uuGA7LnH4_51PGdXI

4 Steps to Help Students Discuss Real Issues and Tackle Misinformation

https://www.kqed.org/education/533175/4-steps-to-help-students-discuss-real-issues-and-tackle-misinformation

What Giving Students Choice Looks Like in the Classroom

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/52421/what-giving-students-choice-looks-like-in-the-classroom?fbclid=IwAR04zVmWFHeBNO5As-AmoE4Ug2lRRAxPzilM0k6Iza4IlQPLHFPI2nAFOUI

Why Your Best Students Need Strict Accountability

https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2020/02/29/your-best-students-need-strict-accountability/?fbclid=IwAR0kQUrmSPAN2kvkFhqUuH_nKA_d889X4BOAMWX5IGHj7owy5MuYsh9mOOY

What’s Going on Here? How to Have a Trouble Huddle with Students

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/trouble-huddle/?utm_sq=fhsz51axy6&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=The+Literary+Maven&utm_content=Articles&fbclid=IwAR0DEsHkUoU7qveV9vSaTZ4th3TtYdLuEZpZoMc6WSvUhxROYNzDFrTLiqM

States to Schools: Teach Reading the Right Way

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/02/20/states-to-schools-teach-reading-the-right.html?cmp=Soc-edit-fb&fbclid=IwAR1cydSQhpPnisVuqJ7tNt9sP0auXQiqf-P4HngS7Xev1OYkaqvj8E-Avfk

What Is Auditory Processing Disorder?

https://www.additudemag.com/what-is-auditory-processing-disorder/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=diagnosis&fbclid=IwAR1uNchWIXPOXUlomIdhV1lFvL2XsZ8JBKRAAlc_fnDdOTWtIt0PUiQBZ-c

Up to twelve percent of children have diagnosed or undiagnosed auditory processing disorder, a condition that inhibits the brain’s ability to translate and process sounds. Learn more about common signs and symptoms.

Educational Links 2/29/20

Reaching Students With Emotional Disturbances

https://www.edutopia.org/article/reaching-students-emotional-disturbances-lori-desautels?fbclid=IwAR3vy45TKjES5RGnJp8fAOiyGh3lZm88V7sr2xYAUfSNbzeZX_mJJY2Cdkg

Does Social Media Cause Depression?

https://childmind.org/article/is-social-media-use-causing-depression/?fbclid=IwAR3z4Gpqe5NiFPDh8fjfSK8Xi9Z_u1meP-Lk-lifW7i2g0saEyKkX-1fitA

Mainstreaming Making: Helping Teachers and Administrators Embrace Making

https://www.edsurge.com/research/reports/mainstreaming-making-helping-teachers-and-administrators-embrace-making?utm_content=bufferb6c12&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=EdSurgeBuffer&fbclid=IwAR03csnLdqh7ExKTR8-Smhh5dnbDt1a3tqJy51DU9af6kDOgQtQaKlgta20

Trouble Estimating “How Many”: What It Looks Like

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/math-issues/trouble-estimating-quantity?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=org-earlyjourney-feb20-fm&utm_content=article&fbclid=IwAR1Vsf-_dUXCxPY2CQldM0BQsgcMI4s0k_V_r0zE3bE9OvFZ6QJnuirwka0

COLLABORATIVE LESSON STUDY

HTTPS://WEGROWTEACHERS.COM/CONSULTING/LESSONSTUDY/?FBCLID=IWAR2VIG4JTJRACDETZL6CD5FC-XZLQJTFIMF8WNWONABG06RXU8MKTTGXRVA

What's Your Purpose? Finding A Sense Of Meaning In Life Is Linked To Health

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/53733/whats-your-purpose-finding-a-sense-of-meaning-in-life-is-linked-to-health?fbclid=IwAR37ksghuNrYo4M8K6H10TUqQTNNs3vpV3nv8AOGv_rjyUYsir9VU6CO3zw

An Updated Guide To Robust PBL For Teachers

https://www.teachthought.com/project-based-learning/an-updated-guide-to-robust-pbl-for-teachers/?fbclid=IwAR1VdPOkw4Kpv0vD9USkscAMbeuZTvxzFigH02XcyyH-NkqnGO7VVFiNlG0

First, there are varying degrees of how effective any project-based learning experience will be due to a variety of factors including teacher and student experience with PBL, the nature of the project, and outside variables that are the reality of any school. The aim is to turn all the knobs to 11 but that’s not reality. With any PBL experience, it’s most likely there will be pieces you wish were more impactful. Effective teaching with PBL is not an easy skill to master and it takes practice and time for refinement.

Educational Links 2/28/20

12 Of Our Most Popular Articles About Project-Based Learning

https://www.teachthought.com/project-based-learning/popular-articles-about-project-based-learning/?fbclid=IwAR0vnuV5Cm-uHe4Fs9Fw9701mbvmOc8RRWQ3WMQOfyKK92m4_GYlfb_U0BI

BACKGROUND NOISE FOR WRITING WORKSHOP

https://twowritingteachers.org/2020/02/27/background-noise-for-writing-workshop/?fbclid=IwAR3tGausjxoiWzh4t02IlGw1hY2sQFQ7D0Mpev2p7RoJIa2f41iIYhB8ukY

The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 197 Are We Teaching Reading Wrong By Omitting Knowledge?

fbclid=IwAR1iRPJdwiAL07ZdDK-t83zPNxSZc45hQ__RMP0DQyUtOdgOCpQbapINgXo

Don’t Mistake Your Child’s ADHD Symptoms for Bad Behavior

https://www.additudemag.com/bad-behavior-adhd-symptoms/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=parent&fbclid=IwAR2zp-ALYoGh1zw8LDaTENY8Khani02MW6NJnzs9hVZuAPwH87xmKhzNfXg

Brainpop: Corona Virus

https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/?fbclid=IwAR3xoCQYqGRorammunOc93NmDTkryh3eLKYl7TWsd797nFZRljDHnCtEN-w

Enhancing Early Ed Classrooms with UDL

https://blog.brookespublishing.com/enhancing-early-ed-classrooms-with-udl/?fbclid=IwAR0tgnLgho8lcHYHr1oxFyzFwV7fo8-DZBiA4_CtmzkGlxjgYAWTc6LKlXk

Using Art in Assessments

https://www.edutopia.org/article/using-art-assessments?fbclid=IwAR3zcHrEpjhB-9UHJrzH0YhsMDRacwUIFScNHX_JUUka5CkiScu4k7m1bpA

An assessment called a one-pager has students use art to show what they know—and it can be used across the curriculum.

Classroom Management for ADHD

ADHD Fact Sheet

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/add-adhd/adhd-fact-sheet?_ul=1*1ne2psl*domain_userid*YW1wLXg1OXRZZFBFeURzOVNtd05BXzZoNmc.

School-Based Management of Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: 105 Tips for Teachers

https://www.addrc.org/disorder-105-tips-for-teachers/

Teaching Students with ADHD

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/add-adhd/teaching-students-with-adhd-attention-deficit-disorder.htm

Classroom Accommodations for ADHD

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/partnering-with-childs-school/instructional-strategies/classroom-accommodations-for-adhd

6 classroom organization tips to help kids with ADHD

https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/6-classroom-organization-tips-to-help-kids-with-adhd/

Quick Classroom Management Tips

Download this free guide to remaining calm and responding right when a student challenges.

https://educate.crisisprevention.com/Remain-Calm--Respond-Right-When-A-Student-Challenges.html?code=ITG035007012CM&src=Pay-Per-Click&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOjyBRC0ARIsAIpJyGM-1mjnmlnFx9PEUnjHpU3_51SOjIQ98XDjXsPP9B4T8uDn0a7DyF8aAsPuEALw_wcB

The Messy Student’s Guide to Order: ADHD Organizing Tips

https://www.additudemag.com/helping-adhd-students-get-organized-for-school/

Chaotic desk? Forgotten homework? Missed deadlines? Your child needs these ADHD organizing tips ASAP — start by color coding his folders, buying him an easy-to-use organizer, or trying these other ADHD-friendly strategies.

MzTeachuh: Teaching Is... Making A Kid Feel Uniquely Importan...

MzTeachuh: Teaching Is... Making A Kid Feel Uniquely Importan...: MzTeachuh: Teaching Is... Making A Kid Feel Uniquely Importan... : 1. How Can Teachers Foster Self-Esteem in Children? Teachers play an ...

Educational Links 2/26/20

The Secret to Classroom Management—No Matter Where You Teach

https://www.weareteachers.com/classroom-management-title-i/?fbclid=IwAR19bIuzXNlbToqpKDQ5NbAaGBWqJPv42a73ypprae6OaFQFrNOSVQSuZo0

#ThinkPossible: Not Giving Up on Disruptive Students Even When We Really, Really Want To

https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/thinkpossible-not-giving-disruptive-students-even-when-we-really-really-want?fbclid=IwAR08PAq9i35yomj2uSbR66xTyIw49-zKAfpLOjdqM43g99guRcbQ3pp9D_U

How to Motivate Students in the Classroom

https://www.teachhub.com/top-12-ways-motivate-students?fbclid=IwAR2tmUibWmGae61qNQybdo3i7voNBZY0HMKUOgBJNfyMAAjO6txNhKslPu8

Moving Students From Consumers To Creators To Contributors

https://www.teachthought.com/project-based-learning/moving-students-consumers-creators-contributors/?fbclid=IwAR2y2PdJvoUckXB8U_wTT8cPV0BxM889bU1s7OZgSUt-MXGPbQFaqOAQ1Eg

Five Apps Students Can Use To Make Podcasts

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/55393/five-apps-students-can-use-to-make-podcasts?fbclid=IwAR3A37A5-ELhu21woeDMNKAZNveMKEkqvrCuIxQsV5h6exDKbK4LpRt5SYg

3 QUESTIONS TO KICKSTART UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING IN YOUR CLASSROOM

https://www.thinkinclusive.us/3-questions-to-kickstart-universal-design-for-learning-in-your-classroom/?fbclid=IwAR1i4xJ46SoIl1xCcYuF3k6OBnhrAWf1qv5affIFxWBkG2YQnYJr8WOvdQo

Game-Based Learning in Middle School Math

https://www.edutopia.org/article/game-based-learning-middle-school-math?fbclid=IwAR0T0UktihwP0Fp2w3O4UQec3a_Bdzo8vzNzh5znbz2gZtecnDFLL-uuhbo

Working with teachers, researchers created free online math games that encourage students to persist in grappling with difficult concepts.

Educational Links 2/27/20

Test Anxiety Is Crippling Students. Giving Them a Breather Can Help.

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-02-24-test-anxiety-is-crippling-students-giving-them-a-breather-can-help?utm_content=buffer8b26c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=EdSurgeBuffer&fbclid=IwAR3WPfUSTkMeNIuySGqQtm5-Z98Nt22hD2O3-W12euiv_6y2zi-GbNdgVyY

10 Google Classroom Tips You Didn’t Know

https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/10-google-classroom-tips-you-didnt-know-suls029/?fbclid=IwAR2D1sC_iAUp_Y2vSirmfJV_9kJ2wENm-UstKfAgrHM8DTdzriE_3lHfODQ

How Great Teaching And Learning Grows Under The PBL Umbrella

https://wegrowteachers.com/growing-great-teaching-and-learning-under-the-pbl-umbrella-framework/?fbclid=IwAR0lC4mimY8s-o6zFpmKRv711TU3Ifx3aKPd1Epxz802LRoBa7B4SdJwvMU

Nine Ways To Ensure Your Mindfulness Teaching Practice Is Trauma-Informed

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/53228/nine-ways-to-ensure-your-mindfulness-teaching-practice-is-trauma-informed?fbclid=IwAR3j8Sm8fOmpwz31qWodSMDNaWNcgQ7IUWH6ESBkJ9o8l9G11HoF_chSoEM

3 Misconceptions About Educator Self-Care

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/02/26/3-misconceptions-about-educator-self-care.html?cmp=soc-edit-fb&fbclid=IwAR3b6o8TSQd_miD0oluarThF56Ut4UFOyA6u-blz2xNwudYPopGxcLo9_Ww

The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 196 Modernizing Our Math Programs

https://www.teachthought.com/podcast/the-teachthought-podcast-ep-196-modernizing-our-math-programs/?fbclid=IwAR1CeX-yv0WYDwgZFahvw_6_XGwDM5PRM7IS-pI5L0-_MewOxkutzm5BqV0

OMG: My Eye-Opening Discoveries After Shadowing My Students

https://www.additudemag.com/omg-my-eye-opening-discoveries-after-shadowing-my-students/?fbclid=IwAR2r1A0eZA6f45GEfMd62li2cely-1WkqK_0qaBKHAp0pU-wb1A1y8-wgQ8

One woman spent a day as a student and found herself wishing she could go back and change her teaching strategies to keep kids’ attention with these changes.