April 2011
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NY Times: With More Than Yawns, Pupils Rate... →
For these 15 minutes every week or two, the children have a chance to soak up Mr. Imwalle’s passion for writing. They see that creative writing requires hard work, revision and risk — a risk that their own teacher is willing to take. And they discover that contrary to the usual order of things, they have something to teach him.
“It really has gotten them excited about writing,” said Mr....
March 2011
10 ways for teachers to save time →
emth:
RT @marynabadenhors:
Teachers never have enough time. We have curriculum to cover, skills to teach, reports to write and meetings to attend. The demands are endless, both in and outside the classroom.
10 ways to save time, both in and out of the classroom.
I’m sure you there are hundreds more so please share yours.
1. Don’t talk about how little time you have.
Use the time to do...
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Reading and Writing Strategies: elementary
theteachersdesk:
Set aside 15 minutes everyday for DEAR or FLOW.
These are short, quiet and independent sessions where students are able to practice their reading and writing skills using materials they have selected based on their personal interests.
Drop For
Everything ...
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PicLits.com: Inspired Picture Writing →
For those of us who do not have photoshop.
PicLits.com is a creative writing site that matches beautiful images with carefully selected keywords in order to inspire you. The object is to put the right words in the right place and the right order to capture the essence, story, and meaning of the picture.
My students recently had to make post cards from magazine clippings to demonstrate the...
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Math In Daily Life: Playing to Win →
Join us as we explore how math can help us in our daily lives. In this exhibit, you’ll look at the language of numbers through common situations, such as playing games or cooking. Put your decision-making skills to the test by deciding whether buying or leasing a new car is right for you, and predict how much money you can save for your retirement by using an interest calculator.
My...
soak it in: Blah. →
lhuddles:
Over the past few months, I have had many instances where someone said to me, “Are you sure you want to go into teaching?” Usually it deals with a parent complaint, a silly decision by the administration, or something crazy a student has said/done.
My answer has always been yes (and it still is).
It is tough when you can’t be everything for everyone. However, know for every...
kicksandgiggles asked: You are the one who is amazing, my dear! Principals should be fighting over you. And I hope they do.
Bloom's Digital Taxonomy v3.0 →
roughdrafts1:
This is a long paper (74 pages!) but it has a table of contents if you’re in the mood for a quick browse. It applies Bloom’s Taxonomy to digital resources. I found a few interesting things to consider in it. For example, Delicious, which I knew about but didn’t consider using in a classroom context.
sandyl:
Writing a unit on Fairy Tales for third graders should be more enjoyable than this…
and ideas on cool activities bring them on!
There are a lot of Fairy Tales retold and different culture’s versions of the stories. I’d use the different versions as mentor texts and then have the kids write their own.
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Skype in the Classroom: a new network for teachers →
theteachersdesk:
On Tuesday, Skype launched Skype in the Classroom, a dedicated teacher network.
Using the platform, teachers can create profiles that describe their classes and teaching interests. They can then search a directory of teachers from all over the world by student age range, language and subject, finding classrooms that match theirs. This will allow teachers to connect with other...
mehreenkasana asked: Thanks for following me back!
It's an honor to have such a pleasant teacher following my silly Tumblr. I have a small question. Can one pursue a career in the UN women's wing as well as teach children simultaneously? It sounds a tad tough and demanding but I have been offered the opportunity. I'm taking my time to evaluate the pros and cons of such a scenario. Your...
It's an honor to have such a pleasant teacher following my silly Tumblr. I have a small question. Can one pursue a career in the UN women's wing as well as teach children simultaneously? It sounds a tad tough and demanding but I have been offered the opportunity. I'm taking my time to evaluate the pros and cons of such a scenario. Your...
Glogster: What do 21st Century Students need? →
Love this!
Makes you think about how you are reaching your kids and how their lives impact their learning.
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StoryLine Online: Have Celebrities Read Favorite... →
This site is presented by the Screen Actor’s Guild Foundation. It streams videos with SAG members reading children’s books. Some of the stories include Harry the Dirty Dog, To Be a Dog, Thank You Mr. Faulker, Stellaluna, A Bad Case of Stripes, The Polar Express, and Enemy Pie (Others are featured). Some of the SAG members are Al Gore, Haylie Duff, Betty White, and Amanda Bynes....
Minn. Student Expelled For Posting Hit List On... →
A Minnesota high school expelled a freshman who allegedly posted a hit list on his Facebook page.
The list on Facebook included 30 names of school staff, students, and graduates that the student wanted to see dead, Chisholm High School Superintendent James Varichak told the Duluth News Tribune.
There was no threat in the post, other than the heading bearing the words hit list. The decision to...
Poll: Americans misunderstand learning... →
kicksandgiggles:
The results of this poll are disheartening, but the saddest part is that it doesn’t surprise me.
A majority of Americans think that neurologically based learning disabilities are the result of laziness and cling to other serious misperceptions about the disorders, a new national poll found.
Confusion about the definition and causes feeds into a stigma that has long...
WaPo: Va. Board of Education urges policy on... →
Kimiya Haghighi, 17, had a prose problem. As much as her teachers preached concise writing, her sentences remained long and overwrought — the words poured out, unpunctuated, one after another.
Then Aubrey Ludwig, her 11th-grade English teacher at Langley High School, introduced her class to Twitter, requiring that students tweet their responses to a Hemingway assignment in 140 characters or...
Obama says testing is boring. →
dagseoul:
I love it when he throws the media a curve ball. What will they say about this? Of course, he’s correct. Standardized testing is horrible for the classroom, for both teachers and students.
theteachersdesk-deactivated2013 asked: Hi,
I wanted to thank you for reblogging my post! You are so influential in the Tumblr education community that it is really having an effect on the attention my post is getting as well as on the number of followers I have. So thank you!
I also wanted to tell you just how much I am enjoying Tumblr, particularly the education tab. I have only been a member for about 2...
I wanted to thank you for reblogging my post! You are so influential in the Tumblr education community that it is really having an effect on the attention my post is getting as well as on the number of followers I have. So thank you!
I also wanted to tell you just how much I am enjoying Tumblr, particularly the education tab. I have only been a member for about 2...
How Teacher Turnover Harms Student Achievement →
educationpolicy:
A scholarly article worth reading
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SCORE: teaching students how to work in a group
theteachersdesk:
The SCORE strategy is an effective way to help students build the skills necessary to work in a group effectively and cooperatively.
Display this handy acrostic in the classroom and encourage students to “SCORE” as they participate in group work.
Share ideas
Compliment others
Offer help and encouragement
Recommend changes nicely
Exercise self-control
Love this! These...
BBC - CBBC - Websites and shows →
kbkonnected:
This is a complete list. CBBC provides excellent educational content for kids. Students can create a free account to access many neat games/interactives. No e-mail is required, only teacher or parent permission. This resource is one fun ride.
Screenshot of Beat the Boss, a game where students must design a product better than the boss can. Lots of trial and error…plenting of...
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Is There a Minimum Age for 1:1 Computing in... →
The comments in this page are worth following. It is interesting to see what different schools are doing with ipads.
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Washington Post: Food dyes’ favor fades as... →
Foodmakers have used dyes since ancient times to make food more appealing to the eye. But the practice has so invaded the modern psyche that artificial dyes are being used even on some pet foods. Dogs see limited color, but apparently their owners don’t like buying dull, gray chow.
Now, federal regulators are reexamining artificial ingredients they have long deemed to be safe, prompted by...
Dear Education Community On Tumblr,
I’m sure by now most of you are aware of the Explore section of tumblr. There’s a few ways to change how the tags there are shown to you (greatest activity to least activity, least to greatest, greatest feedback to least feedback, and least to greatest).
However, the default setting is to show the tags from greatest to least on feedback. This is the liking or reblogging or replying...
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Edmond Sun: Students Give Thumbs Up for... →
“Thinking skills are a huge part of our week,” she added. “Whatever we do we try to include and talk about our thinking processes. I don’t want students who can regurgitate information; I want students who can think about and discuss what they know.” The students seem to like the learning process also. “It helps us learn better and make connections in our brains,” said Sophia Berges, “and it...
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scraphow.com - Videos →
kbkonnected:
I found lots of tutorials on this site to make different types of books.
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Profesorbaker's Blog: Spelling Secrets →
Learning to spell words is HARD.
Blogging through the Fourth Dimension: So I Work... →
I wish there was a way to get more people from outside the education world to read this.
I work on the weekends because it makes me a better teacher. By coming in, spending the time, and thinking once again about what I intend to do, I grow.
slotimeflyingby replied to your post: Why are you in pain?
no way you had foot surgery? what kind? I just had foot surgery in December…still on crutches, I just can’t wait to walk again.
Yes. I had my surgery June 14, 2010. I actually injured it almost 3 yrs before, but it took that long to get a doctor who agreed yes, you need surgery and it was only AFTER he opened me up that anyone knew...
unoconleche asked: Also, totally out of left field but would you be open to reading a cover letter that I am working on? It would be great to get some feedback. Thanks!
unoconleche asked: Another question: I have a class of 18 3rd graders all who need help with reading comprehension. What can I do to hep them develop the necessary reading comprehension skills to succeed in school?
unoconleche asked: Hi I love you tumblr and thanks so much for all your wonderful advice and thoughts. I am a current student at USC in their MAT program. Any advice for a future high school English teacher?
tiptoelightlypastmymind asked: What has been your favorite grade and subject to teach, and why?
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Raise your hand if you were bullied while in...
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emth:
Teaching An Autistic Child
Teaching an autistic child requires creativity and an understanding of the child’s strengths and weaknesses. You can not take one program and use it with all autistic children. Each program needs to be designed specifically for each child. This can be difficult for teachers. Having an IEP for your child helps, but it can also hurt.
Once an IEP is in place,...
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