I post content as I find it with the date of the top post in the headline. These are free Resources for Busy Parents and Educators Who Don’t Have as Much Time to Read and Surf as I Do. Be sure to check out my book summaries too.
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Why It’s Time to Rethink Traditional Classroom Management. For decades, the prevailing vision was clear—students seated in neat rows, eyes front, hands folded, voices silent. @Kajabi @markbarnes19
The Directional Stepping Game and Rectangular Arrangements for Multiplication – A study in the late 1990s at the University of Chicago found that the amount of
new material taught in the US elementary schools declines sharply after the first two years. Dom Marcario
How to Avoid 5 Common AI Pitfalls. Even with the best of intentions, problems might arise with artificial intelligence tools. Here’s how to keep things balanced. @edutopia @TeachRankin
Why My Classroom Furniture Never Stays Still for Long – Rearranging the desks and tables depending on the learning activity signals to students that they also need a shift in thinking. @mattlukepitman @edutopia
Why math hints matter–and how AI can help – AI-driven math hints do more than nudge students toward a correct answer–they help students develop confidence and persistence. @eschoolnews @DrRSherwood
An Innovative Program Fast-Tracking Student Potential – Do you want to give students a competitive edge for the future? @ClassTechTips
5 reasons why game design is the best way to teach STEAM skills – Through game design, students gain hands-on experience that traditional classrooms often lack. Mike Kawas via @eschoolnews
Katie Ledecky addresses the Stanford Class of 2025 – While it’s 22 minutes long, I found it to be inspirational with some good advice. @katieledecky
21 Books That Changed How Daniel Pink Thinks Forever – If these books can change Pink’s mind, they just might change yours too. “When we change our minds, we change the world.” @DanielPink
How to Keep Violent Porn Out of Your Home and Away From Your Kids – Parents often really underestimate the extent to which their own children are likely to have seen pornography, How about you? @FoodieScience @MindShiftKQED
What School of Rock Got Right about Education – One of the very best ways to motivate kids to learn is through the pursuit of their interests and development of their talents. Teachers must see this movie. @s_n_farley @middleweb
AI Detection: Falsely Accused of Using ChatGPT for Academic Writing – I know people who have been falsely charged of using AI. This will help. @IvyPanda3
5 tips to improve your critical thinking – Samantha Agoos – Share with students who may not know what critical thinking is. @Pockless
The Science Behind Long Walks and Longevity – I walk a lot and am never sick. How about you? @HealthyLivingON
Elon Musk’s Incredible Speech on the Education System | Eye Opening Video on Education. All teachers and students should watch this. @elonmusk
Recent Book Summaries & My Podcasts
Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That’s a Good Thing) by Salman Khan
Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics Grades K-12: 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning by Peter Liljedahl
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini@RobertCialdini
Valedictorians at the Gate: Standing Out, Getting In, and Staying Sane While Applying to College by Becky Munsterer Sabky
Plays Well With Others: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrongby Eric Barker
How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes: Science-Based Strategies for Better Parenting from Tots to Teens by Melinda Wenner Moyer
My Post-Pandemic Teaching and Learning Observations by Dr. Doug Green Times 10 Publications
The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward by Daniel Pink
Limitless Mind: Learn, Lead, and Live Without Barriers by Jo Boaler
The Future of Smart: How Our Education System Needs to Change to Help All Young People Thrive by Ulcca Joshi Hansen
Listen to Dr. Doug on the “Cup of Joe” podcast. I recorded it last week. On it, I talk about the many good things I have seen in schools doing hybrid teaching. @PodcastCupOfJoe @DrDougGreen @BrainAwakes
This is my podcast on the Jabbedu Network. Please consider listening and buying my book Teaching Isn’t Rocket Science, It’s Way More Complex. Here’s a free executive summary. @jabbedu @DrDougGreen
Boys and Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity by Peggy Orenstein
