Educational Links 2/12/20

Everything You Never Knew About the ADHD Brain

https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-brain-prefrontal-cortex-attention-emotions/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=diagnosis&fbclid=IwAR0cKxcFGY8px7t06_0dhBOFqJ7XdMJj9g-VJB35o-PerjoiHEYMqyvD2ZY

How To Kill Learner Curiosity In 12 Easy Steps

https://www.teachthought.com/learning/how-to-kill-a-learners-curiosity-in-12-easy-steps/?fbclid=IwAR0qSsIIELJ2i8eM1mcaSs2kqlDeOTnW8jYG6kGJJT6LvVpuGdOEeyDPzsE

2 Big Teachers Unions Call For Rethinking Student Involvement In Lockdown Drills

https://www.npr.org/2020/02/11/804468827/2-big-teachers-unions-call-for-rethinking-student-involvement-in-lockdown-drills?fbclid=IwAR1hCaEgAHyxsJyX395nGEmiEkKJzh6Dc3O_0NuP8Jk60TLsNVcgA7VXcKI

USING MULTI-SENSORY TEACHING TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO MUSIC EDUCATION

https://www.thinkinclusive.us/using-multi-sensory-teaching-to-support-access-to-music-education/

When Are Self-Contained Special Education Classrooms (Ever) Okay?

https://www.noodle.com/articles/when-are-self-contained-special-education-classrooms-ever-okay?fbclid=IwAR3NkamdemHiGK61DRGDT_tgfKYHdm2ckErASFiZil9FbDPgCRX9MDgCneM

Number of Homeless Students Hits All-Time High

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/02/12/number-of-homeless-students-hits-all-time-high.html?fbclid=IwAR3blDHu6KvWHk7IDDtZQG4n3KNl-mi9eJz4EAnkd7xz2eCKdqQqhjLEg9M

As Knowledge Demands Change, Curriculum Must Change, Too

https://wegrowteachers.com/as-knowledge-demands-change-curriculum-must-change-too-2/?fbclid=IwAR0JH5Z4ZHAmfTZ9kPfTreymtpIxZ3K7N972HzDPjaCdzsn9qzlPeRDCk-4

Coders are either painted as geniuses with keyboards, or an eclectic mix of cutting-edge vigilante and binary terrorist, with secret documents, scary viral threats, and national security all a part of their tools and struggle. Combined with the role digital technology increasingly plays in our lives, coding sits at an awkward intersection—misunderstood by most, but tangent to almost everything. So we should absolutely teach coding in schools, right?

MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Creating A Living Classroom

MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Creating A Living Classroom: Teaching Secrets: Arranging Optimal Classroom Seating http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2012/07/31/tln_merz_seats.html   Bulletin B...

MzTeachuh: Is Your Classroom A Petri Dish For Illness?

MzTeachuh: Is Your Classroom A Petri Dish For Illness?: This schoolyear teachers, students, and families are faced with serious communicable health risks to every generation. The first precau...

MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Giving Lifelong Reading

MzTeachuh: Teaching Is Giving Lifelong Reading:   These links are not for Reading Specialists, or those educators involved exclusively with reading instruction. These links are intended...

MzTeachuh: Taking Care of Teacher

MzTeachuh: Taking Care of Teacher: Here is some information and health strategies to stay well and effective. There has been a reappearance of whooping cough and measles, ...

Educational Links 2/10/20

The Significant Benefits Of Creativity In The Classroom

https://www.teachthought.com/learning/innovation-imagination-12-benefits-creativity/?fbclid=IwAR1RVztvwCWp_2K3WU3OhFav-8oJE4g2mfAN1z0QXWx5-AZcsGtd2pTeOVQ

 Get Paid for 180 Days of Work Each Year, but I Actually Work More Than 250

https://www.weareteachers.com/teacher-overtime/?utm_content=1579986301&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0YdkG_QdezOtb1KFsKjoXGXUonFiyo4iBmRS3QOXhiUokL3p4ea2ESPyw

When Teachers Are Tough Graders, Students Learn More, Study Says

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teaching_now/2020/02/when_teachers_are_tough_graders_students_learn_more_study_says.html?cmp=soc-edit-fb&fbclid=IwAR2VhTrTHkqnsgAW4CjaLeIPC0XkDF1_GLkWx1bpCPoC_NZ0u4CENyEBLQs

3 Lessons Learned as a New Teacher

https://www.edutopia.org/article/3-lessons-learned-new-teacher?fbclid=IwAR2aKTwIQuPNvRhtZHPQ6o9jvOwIX2_HpQjBHPl4iDiEJLM-DsB7-ksBEvE

Why Mindfulness And Trauma-Informed Teaching Don't Always Go Together

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/52881/why-mindfulness-and-trauma-informed-teaching-dont-always-go-together?fbclid=IwAR1dOzYmovMb38Iu2pAbebn6EbtSqYG7Cr0xD1kRqpbKipLZoqb3TvrIgpo

How Collaboration Unlocks Learning and Lessens Student Isolation

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/54486/how-collaboration-unlocks-learning-and-lessens-student-isolation?fbclid=IwAR2Q2yNwjuB5jXzYjaPmfSzJ6Rq9v2hpXZ9Wkx2PL8u8a_cED8AgAn00DVI

How Revising Math Exams Turns Students Into Learners, Not Processors

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/53524/how-revising-math-exams-turns-students-into-learners-not-processors?fbclid=IwAR1R4dqn0XhN9RMIdlsOXIbj9VjMw5FvtFwN90ig2YVpAMrjO1FAdqbGHXU

Making Cooperative Learning Work Better

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/making-cooperative-learning-work-better/?fbclid=IwAR33YqAG6EbLRSWpLJflq3lFqh2pY31BDHxqqTc9tPkw0o4QaE71VKaIM9E

Here’s the big takeaway: In general, when students work together, they make greater academic and social gains than when they compete against one another or when they work individually. But merely putting students into groups is not enough to realize these gains. To be effective, cooperative work needs to be structured so that it embodies five key components.

Educational Link 2/9/20

When Teachers Make Room For Their Own Curiosity They Defend It For Children

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/55081/when-teachers-make-room-for-their-own-curiosity-they-defend-it-for-children

Short Lessons on Colds and Flu

https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2020/02/short-lessons-on-colds-and-flu.html

The Power of Rap and Hip-Hop in the Classroom

https://www.edutopia.org/article/power-rap-and-hip-hop-classroom

The Best Edtech for Students Is Backed by Research. Here’s What to Look For.

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-02-06-the-best-edtech-for-students-is-backed-by-research-here-s-what-to-look-for 

Valentine’s Day Party Games for the Classroom

https://www.teachhub.com/valentine%E2%80%99s-day-party-games-classroom

Getting started with early literacy

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2020/02/06/getting-started-with-early-literacy/

12 Strategies For Creating A Culture Of Problem-Solving In Your Classroom

https://www.teachthought.com/critical-thinking/12-strategies-creating-atmosphere-problem-solving-classroom/?fbclid=IwAR0EmtYwL_aw_dC9oUJwpCDSlmm9B72gIghwDGCOEB5zgY5rFeANF1-JvSc

Problem-solving, creative thinking, and critical thinking are both skills and habits that allow students to apply and transfer academic knowledge into real-world application. Unfortunately, problem-solving isn’t a significant part of most curriculum in K-12 schools.

Educational Links 2/8/20

The Big Problem With Teaching

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/the-problem-with-teaching/?fbclid=IwAR15JpRgTYZDQEMSKUMngdaHXHwOveocTr7VnH93CjWn-lIyzfCJMgVYsEY

The Education Reform Movement Has Failed America. We Need Common Sense Solutions That Work.

https://time.com/5775795/education-reform-failed-america/?fbclid=IwAR0UE3rutW_0qo971J7pnxsuP9rYvv4kbgjPo7jdRqBFEo68BX6hfMNRPf4

Why Some Kids Get Lost All the Time

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/math-issues/why-some-kids-get-lost-all-the-time?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=org-earlyjourney-feb20-fm&utm_content=article&fbclid=IwAR2fjBapoUaBfnzd_gulfmagjBTQ-b31QC5fhiOz0E5_PAs6Xtq0A9Y4nbc

5 Out-Of-The Box Assessment Strategies Every Teacher Should Know

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/5-out-of-the-box-assessment-strategies-every-teacher-know/?fbclid=IwAR06GPm1j_L5fDeZrYJaHYW8-imRj__QRyJenBF0Yo3PCDuCl1menhFCObM

Why Focusing On Adult Learning Builds A School Culture Where Students Thrive

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/54750/why-focusing-on-adult-learning-builds-a-school-culture-where-students-thrive?fbclid=IwAR2auNfHBFRdtIrsj8fseVAxtSCRbY_IZRmG-32XhRhT14MSz_4phhbmeNU

Let's Teach for Mastery Not Scores

https://www.ted.com/talks/sal_khan_let_s_teach_for_mastery_not_test_scores?fbclid=IwAR35e84rcWcqjuzpMAqgQqzH-RvxWWdMcGoUqOQ58v1wU4qRFKl2bVfgbHI

Would you choose to build a house on top of an unfinished foundation? Of course not. Why, then, do we rush students through education when they haven't always grasped the basics? 

Educational Links 2/7/20

8 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE FILING FOR DUE PROCESS

https://www.thinkinclusive.us/8-things-to-consider-before-filing-for-due-process/

Why Creating A Culture Of Inquiry Is So Important

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/why-creating-a-culture-of-inquiry-is-important/?fbclid=IwAR3Rv9ypdSP3LvtjdtUZuYYw87QzpFmv4musAnVnsdilvjnF8L87bjfAhhY

Why History Classes Need Vocab Lessons

https://www.middleweb.com/42253/why-history-classes-need-vocab-lessons/?fbclid=IwAR0WLnWetCVA7VC_l9vx8PFvweL3tMHBcEoRMHqoU0vaEe4pnRL3aTBMrR

Kindergarten Teachers Speak Out for Children’s Happiness

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/freedom-learn/201911/kindergarten-teachers-speak-out-children-s-happiness?fbclid=IwAR2nR9z2bU5H5mcYYA2_KNdFsNF7ONoN62-N709YBYg64rWy99EufmN-ZPU

What Brain Science Teaches Us About Conflict Resolution

https://www.edutopia.org/article/what-brain-science-teaches-us-about-conflict-resolution?fbclid=IwAR3FMhsuaCau1gbsCu0SDy9lzM7X4hOI8GAB3dZeq6sXbDDeX2eEpzJfiNU

Here’s why this principal started a school turnaround with SEL

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2020/02/07/heres-why-this-principal-started-a-school-turnaround-with-sel/

Assessing Literacy Skills With One-on-One Conferencing

https://www.edutopia.org/article/assessing-literacy-skills-one-one-conferencing?fbclid=IwAR0_fJuHwkz3iEJG9eIyqp6-lYAuu4gZ9ivT-Sd5cXiHaw7Y3x-KlpnG-Z0

Brief, frequent chats with students help teachers assess their reading and writing skills while building strong relationships.

MzTeachuh: Black History Month: Speeches of MLK #4

MzTeachuh: Black History Month: Speeches of MLK #4: M artin L uther K ing , J r . Methodist Student Leadership Conference Address delivered 1964, Lincoln, Nebraska "One...

MzTeachuh: Black History Month: Speeches of MLK #3

MzTeachuh: Black History Month: Speeches of MLK #3: M artin L uther K ing , J r . Sermon at Temple Israel of Hollywood delivered 26 February 1965 "I believe firmly that w...

Educational Links 2/6/20

What Separates a Good Blended Learning Program From a Bad One?

https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1441644043303616609#editor/target=post;postID=2200590827129313614

What I Would Never Trade Away

https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/positives-of-adhd/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=adult&fbclid=IwAR0HCUnkpHIA2z8RvtcAW5VWIWKwCJAjO5Z9SuEdvyczQ7tJwpczc7Z5iu0

The Importance of Mental Health Awareness in Schools

https://www.wgu.edu/heyteach/article/importance-mental-health-awareness-schools1810.html?fbclid=IwAR1aEp6b-xGo0OiKP8RhTHjwmUk9HD9HLnkdBi0lj0UVuDtgVAa5-HnuF3g

How Strengthening Relationships with Boys Can Help Them Learn

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/54878/how-strengthening-relationships-with-boys-can-help-them-learn?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Cool%20Cat%20Teacher&fbclid=IwAR27C5nH-B2ejniKjvx-7EBQ3RBtsqWFPTECpC9uW-RWdujVzdo2Gx5kRGI

Snapshots Of Understanding? 10 Smart Tools For Digital Exit Slips

https://www.teachthought.com/technology/smart-tools-for-digital-exit-slips/?fbclid=IwAR1a3GwiEvRjfJTtCQLqRyQUQqeOsNPYIAHmmIxpc8uQa6nKgb0Hy_5RFMI

6 Scaffolds That Deepen Independent Learning

https://www.edutopia.org/article/six-scaffolds-deepen-independent-learning?fbclid=IwAR3-GR1XZcQsaUerJZLnv_HWUfxMc0LC8tGCcGWc6J-5d8Z3wEhXm23V40k

3 Lessons Learned as a New Teacherprofessional development

https://www.edutopia.org/article/3-lessons-learned-new-teacher?fbclid=IwAR36HeNft_LTCIjc7Tu86bYKr4G4AppaKvf-IcZXtoAwpmR_D4A4SMDn_PA

Many new teachers are told they need to be more strict, but that may not be the best advice for everyone.

MzTeachuh: Black History Month: Condoleeza Rice

MzTeachuh: Black History Month: Condoleeza Rice: Condoleeza Rice and mother, Angeleena Rice. Condoleeza Rice is very unusual. Not just because she was a Black American wom...