How to Rewire Your Burned-Out Brain: Tips from a Neurologist
This article is a must read for educators! I found it to be insightful and have felt some of the stressors that are mentioned in the article. An educator is always thinking about the students and it is stressful because we want them to succeed. I am now able to see how the brain thinks and it is something to think about. I will keep the tips in mind while teaching.
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Friday, June 8, 2012
A Tech Expert's Not-So-Secret Sources> EduTopia
A Tech Expert's Not-So-Secret Sources
This article is from a high school teacher from here in Michigan. We are currently talking about free tools so I found this article to be interesting. He uses technology and decided to share some useful tools that he uses in the classroom. Some websites are used everyday and other websites I had not heard of. I would used these resources in the classroom and found something useful at every website.
This article is from a high school teacher from here in Michigan. We are currently talking about free tools so I found this article to be interesting. He uses technology and decided to share some useful tools that he uses in the classroom. Some websites are used everyday and other websites I had not heard of. I would used these resources in the classroom and found something useful at every website.
Friday, June 1, 2012
"Gaming the System: Redshirting in Kindergarten"/ The Daily Riff
"Gaming the System: Redshirting in Kindergarten"/ The Daily Riff
This article has brought to my attention a new term that I have not heard of, Redshirting. I clicked on the article to see what it was about because I work with children at the kindergarten age level. It does not surprise me that parents would hold children back to help academically but did not know if it was really effective. The article discusses what redshirting is and if it helps those children out or does not really help those children. It is definitely something to think about.
This article has brought to my attention a new term that I have not heard of, Redshirting. I clicked on the article to see what it was about because I work with children at the kindergarten age level. It does not surprise me that parents would hold children back to help academically but did not know if it was really effective. The article discusses what redshirting is and if it helps those children out or does not really help those children. It is definitely something to think about.
What Are You Reading this Summer?/ EduTopia
What Are You Reading this Summer?/ EduTopia
I am an avid reader and I personally look for those books to enrich my life and allow me to go to another world. We encourage students to read and I feel that we should be role models. The author brings up how she remembers vacations and summer by what she has read. I can relate to the author and I am always looking for new books to read. She provides books that are education related and books for enjoyment. The comments are just as useful because they provide even more resources.
I am an avid reader and I personally look for those books to enrich my life and allow me to go to another world. We encourage students to read and I feel that we should be role models. The author brings up how she remembers vacations and summer by what she has read. I can relate to the author and I am always looking for new books to read. She provides books that are education related and books for enjoyment. The comments are just as useful because they provide even more resources.
Five-Minute Film Festival: Travel for Teachers/ EduTopia
Five-Minute Film Festival: Travel for Teachers
I feel that traveling is a must for any adult to experience and get away from everyday life. I had personally never thought about how important travel can be for a teacher. We are all creative and it is important to show the children that we are open to new things and share those experiences with the children. This article provides a video playlist for teachers to watch and gain ideas/resources from other professionals. There are links to sites and a must read for any educator.
I feel that traveling is a must for any adult to experience and get away from everyday life. I had personally never thought about how important travel can be for a teacher. We are all creative and it is important to show the children that we are open to new things and share those experiences with the children. This article provides a video playlist for teachers to watch and gain ideas/resources from other professionals. There are links to sites and a must read for any educator.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The Homework Trap/ EduTopia
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.
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.
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.
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