Let’s face it. The fact that it is very difficult or impossible to fire really bad teachers is a black eye for all educators. Even if you can get rid of a bad apple, it will probably come at a high cost to the tax payers. Here are stories from this week’s (6/4/2012) newspapers on the subject. Finding more would be easy. I think this is one area were teacher’s unions could gain support if they give up some control.
Four Predictions for the Future of Work – The World Economic Forum”s co-chair of their Council on the Future of Work, Gender, and Education weighs in on this important subject. @skasriel @DrAlexConcorde @wef
When Student Voice Says A Teacher Is Awesome, You Have To Listen. Check out Jim Sturdevant’s amazing Hacking Engagement podcast below and his show notes, which bring one teacher’s students front and center. @hackmylearning @jamessturtevant @alienearbud @markbarnes19
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Advocate active learning in the classroom so students take responsibility for own learning, learn how to research effectively for a purpose, and learn not from an expert but learn how to be expert themselves. All are the best preparation for engaged citizenship. @CathyNDavidson
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Larry Cuban’s Cartoons about ChatbotGPT – Hard to believe the media storm since this computer program was released less than six months ago. What is it? What can it do? @LarryCuban
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
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Unlike my typical post, here I focus on the costs that go up and down when someone retires. I suspect that many of my readers are near retirement age, so this should be of interest. Geoff Schmidt does a great job of spelling out which costs are likely to go up and down. Even if you are not close to retirement, these two short videos are worth a watch. Thanks, Geoff. I’ve also included a quote and some cool Viking music.
Ten Expenses That GO UP in Retirement – Yes, I not all savings for most folks. If you are getting ready to retire you also need to know what might get more expensive.
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Humor, Music, Cool Stuff
Heilung | Anoana [Official Video] I just picked up on these guys in the NY Times. It seems that they are trying to give us some idea of what king of music the Vikings made. I like it, but I am a Sw4dish American. @anitenson @blindguardianDC
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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, and share them with your older children.
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3 Ways Districts Are Using Artificial Intelligence – AI is saving end users time and making operations more efficient. via Amy McIntosh, the managing editor of EdTech: Focus on Higher Education and EdTech: Focus on K–12.
Why Writing by Hand Beats Typing (in 6 Charts) – Typing may be faster, but the research shows that handwriting engages our brains in richer, more meaningful ways. Youki Terada via @edutopia
Dear Robot, Make Art. This delightful cartoon tells the story of an artist who was asked to use AI. It’s funny, touching, and insightful. If you see a box at the beginning, just close it. Scroll left to read the story. amymariestad via Instagram @amymariestad on X.
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
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Why Do We Have Elite Schools? Click here for the original post at EdWeek Teacher and consider leaving a comment. @DrDougGreen @MsSackstein @EdWeekTeacher
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Why Movement Matters in Math. These strategies for building controlled movement into learning can help middle school math students stay focused and engaged. @kmkansky @edutopia
America’s Most Air-Polluted Cities, Ranked – According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills a staggering seven million people every year, while around 90 percent of the global population are breathing air containing high levels of pollutants. @darcymiajimenez
Leadership/Parenting
New guidance helps ID students ready for Algebra I – A universally administered indicator of readiness is a key starting marker in making placement decisions, especially in identifying traditionally. @eSN_Laura @eschoolnews
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Why This Company Owns Thousands Of Colors – As weird as it may seem, specific colors can be trademarked — and this is how one American company came to claim 2,390 of them. @HalfInteresting @darcymiajimenez @digg @pantone
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Three top priorities for K-12 administrators – K-12 administrators juggle challenges related to staff retention, student well-being, and cybersecurity readiness. @eSN_Laura @eschoolnews
Danube River Facts! This river is a big deal for navigation and power. All geography students should know about it. This video is only 2:37 in length. @kwik_facts
An Hour With Yong Zhao by Dr. Doug Green – These are my take-a-ways from a recent webinar with Yong. If you search “Yong Zhao” on this site you will also find my summaries for several of his fine books. @DrDougGreen @mssackstein @YongZhaoEd
Five predictions for post-COVID learning – States are creating plans for fall as many wonder how COVID-19 has impacted learning as we know it. @ESN_LAURA @eschoolnews
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