Sorry for the delay in getting this out to you. I spent the past four days at the Virginia Society for Technology in Education’s annual conference. What a great four days. Whenever you have a chance, you should attend a conference like this. It is so inspiring and motivational to be with other people and learn from them. It makes me excited about where education is going. Any way, here are my Diigo links for the week of 12/1. I promise to be on time next Sunday!
Make this week (what is left of it) ridiculously awesome.
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if you haven’t read full report of the VA SOL Innovation Committee, it’s worth the read https://t.co/TUmJkK5iin #satchat #vachat #edchat
— pammoran (@pammoran) December 6, 2014
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Readability – Chrome Web Store
@Lisa_Stutts Readability Chrome Extension https://t.co/yree6Jv4i9 #satchat
— Jenny Grabiec (@techgirljenny) December 6, 2014
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50+ of my Favorite Tools for Schools – @coolcatteacher
Some AWESOME digital resources for teachers
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Learning to fall down, get back up, learn and have fun doing it, the key to life
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10 Ways to Sabotage Your Classroom Management | MiddleWeb
Some great suggestions for effective classroom management
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10 EdTech Impact Opportunities | Getting Smart
Interesting trends on the impact opportunities for edtech
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Smart List: 10 Music & Art Resources | Getting Smart
Some resources for music and art teachers.
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Have get in 5 classes for 5 minutes each day, at least. It’s as important as my morning cup of Joe! #schadminchat
— Kevin R. McCahill (@McCahillk2013) December 3, 2014
A5: Prioritize! And know that what seems like an emergency now might just be a small thing in the long run. STUDENTS #1! #schadminchat— Michele Kelsay (@mmkelsay) December 3, 2014
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@PrincipalSmart I use a Moleskin NB. jot down notes, then take a pic to Evernote so they r all in 1 place #schadminchat
— David Ellena (@TCMSPrincipal) December 3, 2014
Q3: I ask the T how I can participate in the lesson- so then it makes me get in the room because the T is counting on me. #schadminchat— Patricia Mychack (@pmychack) December 3, 2014
A3: the trick is to START IN CLASSROOMS – starting in the office causes you to get stuck there. Don’t go there in first place #schadminchat— Matt Parker (@DrMattParker) December 3, 2014
A4: I immediately deal with email in 1 of 4 ways: respond/act/to do list, delete, forward, or file. Emails disappear #schadminchat— Matt Parker (@DrMattParker) December 3, 2014
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#schadminchat @evernote is my go to for organization. I have a notebook for each teacher. I also have a notebook for my “to do” list.
— Marci Houseman (@marcihouseman) December 3, 2014
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5 Social Media Must Knows for Every Teacher | Getting Smart
5 things to get the most out of your social media use
- Twitter (click here to learn about Twitter for Teachers)
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- Flickr
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- Tackk in the Classroom
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- YouTube
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Social media is inherently designed to instigate conversation and communicate ideas.
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5 Common School Website Mistakes | Getting Smart
Some tips on getting the most out of your schools website
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11 Alternatives to “Round Robin” (and “Popcorn”) Reading | Edutopia
Here are some great ideas to replace popcorn reading
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Becoming a Listening Educator | Edutopia
How you can become a listening educator and why it is important
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1. The Willingness to Slow Down
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The listening educator feels the urgency of change, but embraces the slower pace of listening.
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2. Genuine Curiosity
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Each interaction offers a riveting window into another human being’s perspective and experience.
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3. Attention to Non-Verbal Cues
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The listening educator pays close attention to non-verbal communication.
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4. Self-Awareness and Empathy
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Teaching Is Giving: One Teacher’s Gift List | Edutopia
Sometimes we don’t realize how much we give or are capable of giving
A Principal's Life 