Resources from the people I follow on Twitter, professional emails, and my own surfingThe Importance of Recess and Play by Ken Myers takes on schools that have cut back on recess thinking it will help their test scores. Based on what we know, this makes no sense and Ken does a great job spelling out the reasons why. According to CBS News, a Long Island school is banning […]
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October 23rd, 2013Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School
October 13th, 2013Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School by John Medina tells how what we know about brain science can be used to positively influence our daily lives. This book is vital for educators, policy makers, and anyone who wants to get more out of their gray matter. Click at […]
Read entire post...Eat Smart, Be Smart: How Diet Can Improve Mental Capacity by Madoline Hatter
September 29th, 2013Eat Smart, Be Smart: How Diet Can Improve Mental Capacity by Madoline Hatter When we eat, the vitamins and nutrients in the food we consume are processed by our bodies. If you eat a lot of “junk food,” there is a good chance that you will feel like junk. Foods that are more beneficial to […]
Read entire post...The Internet: Sum of Human Knowledge, or Collection of Scams? by Christine Maddox
September 25th, 2013The Internet: Sum of Human Knowledge, or Collection of Scams? by Christine Maddox Thanks to Christine Maddox, we have a look at the dual nature of the Internet and what it can mean to learners of all ages. This would be a good piece to have students read and discuss in classes from middle school […]
Read entire post...Why Students Don’t Like School? by Daniel T. Willingham
September 23rd, 2013Why Students Don’t Like School? by Daniel T. Willingham (©2009, Jossey-Bass: SanFrancisco, CA) answers questions about how the mind works and what it means for the classroom. The focus here is how do students’ minds work, and how you can use this knowledge to be a better teacher. Click at the bottom of any page […]
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