Here are my Diigo bookmarks for the week of March 24th. Also, check out my latest blog post on successful communication with all stakeholders. Make this week ridiculously awesome!
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Seven Simple Steps to Better Student Writing | MiddleWeb
Some really good ideas on writing and helping your students get better
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5 Apps for Making Movies on Mobile Devices | Edutopia
They have the tools, use them to help them create
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Why I No Longer Use Bellringers | CTQ
An interesting idea on the beginning of each class
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Student Cognitive Development Isn’t Just About Content Knowledge
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We All Need A Break From Information Overload
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The constant barrage of doing–for both teachers and students–is intense, and it’s exacerbated by our digital connectivity.
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Students Are Stressed Out
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Providing simple mindfulness practice at the beginning of class surely helps chip away at student stress levels, ideally leading to greater academic engagement and well-being.
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But I’m more interested in testing out ways to improve the quality of time spent on academic work.
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10 Women in Education to Follow on Twitter | The Puzzle
If you are not on Twitter, You can start with these great educators
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4 ways to make your class more engaging | eSchool News | eSchool News
What does an engaged classroom look like? Here are some ideas
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Map Your Schoolyard | USGS Schoolyard Geology
Cool activity for science classes
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@TCMSPrincipal I’m looking for ideas too! My plan was to start small and low tech- Legos, craft materials and organizers #satchat
— Heidi Neltner (@heidinelt) March 29, 2014
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A link to all of #Cantiague’s @TonySinanis student-led video newsletters http://t.co/RCOF7wx4PR #satchat
— Joe Mazza (@Joe_Mazza) March 29, 2014
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30 Of The Best Apps For Group Project-Based Learning
#pbl Peeps- some of my fave apps are here. “Best Apps For Group Project-Based Learning” http://t.co/UkrWf6rT7m via @teachthought #satchat
— Kendrick (@khqp) March 29, 2014
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I use @socrative for short quizzes and exit tickets, also fun to try space race option #satchat
— cbeyerle (@cbeyerle) March 29, 2014
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Twitter / kathyschrock: #satchat And, to mix it up …
Kathy’s on fire! MT @kathyschrock:#satchat&to mix it up bit more,think abt the SAMR levels as developing assessments. pic.twitter.com/5BeiMjL8Vi
— Jodi Moskowitz (@JodiMos) March 29, 2014
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#satchat A3: @tellagami is awesome for this! Have Ss create short clips with their voice. Gets all class involved
— Bobby Dodd (@NLHSprincipal) March 29, 2014
@NLHSprincipal @tellagami So true! I haven’t encountered a student that doesn’t enjoy tellagami. #satchat
— Ben Gilpin (@benjamingilpin) March 29, 2014
I use Chirp app to quickly send my students links and images, and links from Evernote, I shorten too via bit.ly #satchat
— cbeyerle (@cbeyerle) March 29, 2014
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8 Classroom Apps To Try This Fall – The Ed Tech Roundup
8 Classroom Apps To Try This Fall – The Ed Tech Roundup http://t.co/nkKybFLxeI #satchat
— Jacqueline Samuels (@TechTeacherJSam) March 29, 2014
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Online tools and applications – Go2web20
A3: Try this! lots of cool tools. Hover over each for more info http://t.co/P0M5a4tKFi #satchat
— Sashi Gundala (@TagSash) March 29, 2014
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Revolution, Responsibility and Football: Teaching Financial Literacy to Middle Schoolers | Edutopia
Economics teachers, here are some ideas on teaching financial literacy!
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8 Tips for Reaching Out to Parents | Edutopia
Some ideas on how to establish positive relations with parents. Some EXCELLENT points that we all nee reminding of periodically.
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Tear Down That Wall: Joining the Global Classroom Community to Instill Global Citizenship | Edutopia
Trying to think of ways to engage your kids on a global level? Here are some places to get started.
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How to get 10 grammar teaching activities from one video clip | Teach them English
English teachers get 10 grammar lessons from one video. Sweet…
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Avoiding the Trap of “Q & A Teaching” | Edutopia
EVERY Teacher should read this and take a look at how they are questioning and modeling.
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Q&A teaching is often the culprit when you realize that your direct instruction took 30 minutes and you’d only planned for it to take ten.
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1. Announce Your Intention
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Openly tell the students that you’re doing a model and that you’ll check for their understanding at the end.
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2. Raise the Stakes
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Prior to your direct instruction, give the students a little time to try figuring it out by themselves.
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3. Rehearse the Lesson
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Script out and practice your direct instruction ahead of time. This can be time consuming, but it can really pay off for crucial concepts.
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4. Watch the Clock
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Use a timer for direct instruction. If you’ve been talking for 15 minutes and you’re still not done, 90 percent of the time you probably won’t make things any clearer by talking for even longer.
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5. Watch Yourself Teach
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Video your direct instruction and then watch it. This can be terrifying for some, but it’s incredibly helpful.
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April Fools’ Day in the Classroom: Eight Resources for Teachers | Edutopia
Who says kid s are the only ones who can have fun on April Fools Day?
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Using Social Media to Teach Visual Literacy in the 21st Century Classroom | Edutopia
An interesting way to think about the “new” literacy of kids
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10 things that separate great teachers from good teachers – Brilliant or Insane?
10 Things Separating Good Teachers from the Great Ones http://t.co/Lnea0LH9Wx #satchat #vachat #edchat
— Reed Gillespie (@rggillespie) March 22, 2014
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STEAM tips and resources you can use right now | eSchool News | eSchool News
Some good stuff for science, and math too.
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The 10 best resources for K-12 STEM projects | eSchool News | eSchool News
For Ingrid and Vince, and all our Science people. Some really good stuff here
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Life of an Educator by Justin Tarte: 10 thoughts on grading and assessment
Some GREAT thoughts on how we grade.
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LeadLearner: Communication Lessons from Charlie Brown
A challenge to think about your delivery of instruction. Sometimes you HAVE to lecture. HOW do you lecture?
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Why I’m Getting A Divorce In 2014 | Jarrid Wilson
#vachat Ok..but yall don’t forget to read this insightful post http://t.co/UdKS3D0PKM Because it helped me to see my faults with tech!
— Kimberly A. Hurd (@khurdhorst) March 25, 2014
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@JaimeStacy it’s a great time! http://t.co/D3v4lGeqHE to register. #vachat
— Suzanna L. Panter (@SLPanter) March 25, 2014
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@LynMarsilio @Ryan_Ferrera I have been sending discussion questions prior to the post-observation conference. BIG difference! #vachat
— Jaime Stacy, Ed.D. (@JaimeStacy) March 25, 2014
RT @SLPanter @rggillespie don’t forget @edcamprva on May 17th! #vachat
— Reed Gillespie (@rggillespie) March 25, 2014
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