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4 Tools for a Flipped Classroom: https://www.edutopia.org/article/4-tools-flipped-classroom
"Whether students do the advance work at home or in class, these tools help teachers track their work and assess their understanding."
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25 things to try in your classroom next year: https://www.eschoolnews.com/2018/06/28/25-things-teachers-classroom-next-year/
This is the time of year when I like to begin thinking about the new school year. I have reflected on the last year and the new year is still far enough away not to worry about but close enough to plan for. Reading this article and visiting the links that I found interesting began to get me excited about what I can try in the fall to help my students become excited about learning. Is the new education reform hiding in plain sight?: https://hechingerreport.org/is-the-new-education-reform-hiding-in-plain-sight/
"Personalized learning has broad appeal, but may be more revolutionary than we think" I especially appreciated the discussion of learning and what we measure near the end of the article. 17 Reps to Build Vocabulary Muscles: https://www.thoughtco.com/vocabulary-reps-4135612
"Exercise Vocabulary Muscles Through Repetition" More States Opting To 'Robo-Grade' Student Essays By Computer: https://www.npr.org/2018/06/30/624373367/more-states-opting-to-robo-grade-student-essays-by-computer
I wonder if there is a study that shows whether student creative thought is affected over time when they know that a computer reads their work rather than a human. In my college classes, students do not like the idea that they have spent time and effort on an essay that a person may never read. Judge says there's no fundamental right to learn to read and write: https://www.freep.com/story/news/education/2018/07/01/detroit-literacy-education-rights/748052002/
I was stunned when I read the title of this article. After reading the article, I understand a little better why the judge in Michigan may have ruled this way although I still do not agree. Why You Should Enroll Your Kids in Piano Lessons, According to Science: http://time.com/5322121/music-lessons-language-learning/
The study used children who were 4-5 years old. Glowing Oobleck! How to make mud: http://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/79868561317
The directions in this video are easy to follow and the explanations of what happens are interesting. It is a great summer project. |
Janet LuchAs a life-long educator, I like to read about education and decided to share what I find interesting here with you. Please let me know your thoughts about the articles. Archives
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