The Homework Trap/ EduTopia
This article is a must read for parents that have children who do not like to do their homework. This article is a great tool for teachers to give parents ideas and information on how to get their children to do their homework. It offers 10 suggestions to lay down rules in the household. Some suggestions that stick out from the article are: The parent is the head of the house and ultimately makes the decisions, set up a consistent homework time each night, and limit distractions. I feel that parents often let the children tell them what to do. This article opened my eyes and I would offer this website as a resource to parents in the classroom.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Summer Learning Tips/Edu Topia
Summer Learning Tips/Edu Topia
Working with children over the summer and providing information to parents is important so the children do not regress over the summer. This article provided helpful tips to prevent the loss of knowledge during the summer especially to low income families. Some simple things to do over the summer were reading, scavenger hunts, and flash cards. I feel that the article provided simple tips that will really help those students during the summer. The tips are also created at little to no cost to the parents which is a plus.
Working with children over the summer and providing information to parents is important so the children do not regress over the summer. This article provided helpful tips to prevent the loss of knowledge during the summer especially to low income families. Some simple things to do over the summer were reading, scavenger hunts, and flash cards. I feel that the article provided simple tips that will really help those students during the summer. The tips are also created at little to no cost to the parents which is a plus.
How Often Do You Interact With People of Another Race or Ethnicity?/ The Learning Network
How Often Do You Interact With People of Another Race or Ethnicity?/ The Learning Network
This article was interesting to read. I was listening to the radio and they were talking about how white/caucasians were not the minority in America today. I knew it was bound to happen eventually because the world is becoming so diverse. The article touches on the issue and I was surprised to learn that New York schools are still segregated. New York is such a melting pot that I would think the schools would be the most integrated. That is definitely something to think about.
Friday, May 18, 2012
What Works for Differentiating Instruction in Elementary Schools/ EduTopia
What Works for Differentiating Instruction in Elementary Schools
This article is a great resource for teachers to think about differentiating instruction. The article shows how to develop differentiated instruction in the classroom in as little as 5 minutes. There are quick ways to use it in the classroom and long term plans as well. Educators can look at the article for ideas and also add ideas through the comment section at the bottom. I like to use differentiated instruction as much as possible and I am excited to try them out in the classroom.
This article is a great resource for teachers to think about differentiating instruction. The article shows how to develop differentiated instruction in the classroom in as little as 5 minutes. There are quick ways to use it in the classroom and long term plans as well. Educators can look at the article for ideas and also add ideas through the comment section at the bottom. I like to use differentiated instruction as much as possible and I am excited to try them out in the classroom.
5 Tips to Avoid Teacher Burnout/ EduTopia
5 Tips to Avoid Teacher Burnout
This article is a must read for those teachers who are just starting out, as well as veteran teachers. I know that I went through a lot during my first year of teaching and some of these tips have worked out well. One tip that I learned early on was to go home! I would stay at the school setting up my classroom and getting things ready that I would get incredibly stressed. I learned that sometimes you need to leave it behind. These tips are simple to follow and think about.
This article is a must read for those teachers who are just starting out, as well as veteran teachers. I know that I went through a lot during my first year of teaching and some of these tips have worked out well. One tip that I learned early on was to go home! I would stay at the school setting up my classroom and getting things ready that I would get incredibly stressed. I learned that sometimes you need to leave it behind. These tips are simple to follow and think about.
Let Students Innovate/ EduTopia
Let Students Innovate/ EduTopia
Every teacher should look at this article which is from a students' point of view. One of the most important views that I took from this article is that a teacher should listen to their students. The high schooler who wrote the article suggested that students should be able to talk to their teachers about things the teacher could change to help them learn. He suggested the use of GoogleDocs and using the social media to offer a format for students to write suggestions. I feel that educators often overlook the students' point of view and just listening to the students'.
Every teacher should look at this article which is from a students' point of view. One of the most important views that I took from this article is that a teacher should listen to their students. The high schooler who wrote the article suggested that students should be able to talk to their teachers about things the teacher could change to help them learn. He suggested the use of GoogleDocs and using the social media to offer a format for students to write suggestions. I feel that educators often overlook the students' point of view and just listening to the students'.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Five Ways to Stop Bullying and Move into Action/ EduTopia
Five Ways to Stop Bullying and Move into Action
This article opened my eyes to "Not in our School" program which provides 5 ways to stop bullying in schools. I have heard about the Bully movie and I do hope that it opens eyes to bullying. The author is the director of the program. She discusses the problems, student solutions, and how everyone has to recognize the problem in order to fix it. The 5 ways to stop bullying are easy to follow and I feel they could be a help to all educators. We should not turn our heads away from bullying but put a stop to it.
This article opened my eyes to "Not in our School" program which provides 5 ways to stop bullying in schools. I have heard about the Bully movie and I do hope that it opens eyes to bullying. The author is the director of the program. She discusses the problems, student solutions, and how everyone has to recognize the problem in order to fix it. The 5 ways to stop bullying are easy to follow and I feel they could be a help to all educators. We should not turn our heads away from bullying but put a stop to it.
An Internet Field Trip: Exploring the Arctic by Dogsled/ EduTopia
An Internet Field Trip: Exploring the Arctic by Dogsled
This topic/resource in this article was very interesting to learn about! It introduces a site called GoNorth! which students can interact with online. It is a neat idea for the children to have a field trip by using the computer. The classroom is able to log in and follow actual people who are traveling through the Arctic. The class can actually video chat with the people throughout their journey. It is also free, which is a big selling point. The website is currently being worked on but I am going to keep checking to see how engaging it is.
This topic/resource in this article was very interesting to learn about! It introduces a site called GoNorth! which students can interact with online. It is a neat idea for the children to have a field trip by using the computer. The classroom is able to log in and follow actual people who are traveling through the Arctic. The class can actually video chat with the people throughout their journey. It is also free, which is a big selling point. The website is currently being worked on but I am going to keep checking to see how engaging it is.
Education: The Single Most Important Job/ EduTopia
Education: The Single Most Important Job/ EduTopia
I felt that this article shows a point of view from someone that is not an educator but appreciates what we do. I am a big fan of Star Wars and I came to appreciate George Lucas even more. He explained how he did not enjoy school until he went to college and could focus on something that he loved. Technology today is changing the way children like him can learn. He explains how students can be a part of the learning process and not passive learners. I thought it was nice to get someone else's point of view and discuss education today.
I felt that this article shows a point of view from someone that is not an educator but appreciates what we do. I am a big fan of Star Wars and I came to appreciate George Lucas even more. He explained how he did not enjoy school until he went to college and could focus on something that he loved. Technology today is changing the way children like him can learn. He explains how students can be a part of the learning process and not passive learners. I thought it was nice to get someone else's point of view and discuss education today.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Parents and Teachers: The Possibility of a Dream Team/ EduTopia
Parents and Teachers: The Possibility of a Dream Team
This article brings up good points about how important communication is between the parents and the teacher. People constantly judge other people and the article talks about how educators and parents judge each other. If we could work together and not criticize each other, the other people who benefit are the students. The second point from the article is that parents often dump issues onto the teacher and expect the teacher to fix it. I have experienced this issue firsthand and it is probably the hardest to overcome as a teacher. It may not change but it is important to teach and encourage parents to continue working with children outside of school. The article introduces a three-call method where the teacher maintains contact with parents and discusses positives and not always negative news. This article is a great tool for teachers and I plan on working with parents to build a positive learning environment.
This article brings up good points about how important communication is between the parents and the teacher. People constantly judge other people and the article talks about how educators and parents judge each other. If we could work together and not criticize each other, the other people who benefit are the students. The second point from the article is that parents often dump issues onto the teacher and expect the teacher to fix it. I have experienced this issue firsthand and it is probably the hardest to overcome as a teacher. It may not change but it is important to teach and encourage parents to continue working with children outside of school. The article introduces a three-call method where the teacher maintains contact with parents and discusses positives and not always negative news. This article is a great tool for teachers and I plan on working with parents to build a positive learning environment.
How the iPad Is Changing Education/ Read Write Web
How the iPad Is Changing Education
Technology is changing schools and the iPad is one piece of technology that has made a great impact. One positive of the iPad is that it can be used from Pre-K through high school. One positive point from the article is that although iPads cost money, ultimately districts will be able to use ebooks which are cheaper and more convenient. The iPad engages students and could be used by all ages. An educator in the article is quick to point out that the technology should not be used alone to teach. I have teacher friends that use the iPad and my family members have iPads. I have seen how easy they are to use and the educational games do keep my young nephews' attention. Again, it is a good supplement that should be used in the classroom.
Technology is changing schools and the iPad is one piece of technology that has made a great impact. One positive of the iPad is that it can be used from Pre-K through high school. One positive point from the article is that although iPads cost money, ultimately districts will be able to use ebooks which are cheaper and more convenient. The iPad engages students and could be used by all ages. An educator in the article is quick to point out that the technology should not be used alone to teach. I have teacher friends that use the iPad and my family members have iPads. I have seen how easy they are to use and the educational games do keep my young nephews' attention. Again, it is a good supplement that should be used in the classroom.
Should Video Games Replace Classroom Learning? PBS Teachers
Should Video Games Replace Classroom Learning?
I am working in a Pre-K setting and I am preparing for my final parent teacher conferences. I have been testing the children to see how much they have grown since September. One child is able to spell and write his name but is having trouble identifying the letters. I approached his mom and she told me that she has all the educational games at home. It got me thinking about video games and if they should be used in the classroom. The article brought up some good points about how children can relate to video games and bring lessons into the real world. Technology provides the resources to tie into real world situations. The article also discusses how games should push the students to learn more without being too difficult. When we are teaching, we are doing the same thing by using zone of proximal development. I personally feel that video games could be used as a supplement but parents and teachers should still interact with the children.
I am working in a Pre-K setting and I am preparing for my final parent teacher conferences. I have been testing the children to see how much they have grown since September. One child is able to spell and write his name but is having trouble identifying the letters. I approached his mom and she told me that she has all the educational games at home. It got me thinking about video games and if they should be used in the classroom. The article brought up some good points about how children can relate to video games and bring lessons into the real world. Technology provides the resources to tie into real world situations. The article also discusses how games should push the students to learn more without being too difficult. When we are teaching, we are doing the same thing by using zone of proximal development. I personally feel that video games could be used as a supplement but parents and teachers should still interact with the children.
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