Resources from the people I follow on Twitter, professional emails, and my own surfing
Dear Math: Why Kids Hate Math and What Teachers Can Do About It by Sarah Strong & Gigi Butterfield shows how teachers can use students’ “Dear Math” letters to get to know their students and draw them into learning. There is emphasis on creating a community of mathematicians in a project-based environment. Be sure to get a copy for any math teacher you know. Thanks Sarah and Gigi.
Dear Math: Why Kids Hate Math and What Teachers Can Do About It by Sarah Strong & Gigi Butterfield
December 14th, 2022Dr. Doug’s World Cup Semi-Final Analysis and Maybe a Laugh or Two
December 12th, 2022
As a retired sports fan with DVR capability, I’ve been able to watch most of the 60 FIFA World Cup matches played thus far. I predicted that Morocco would beat Spain and Portugal so I’m on a roll. Here then, are my picks with explanations for the semi-final games on 12/14 and 12/15. I’ve also tried to add a little humor.
Six Ways To Help Students Deal With Academic Burnout by Amanda Winstead
November 24th, 2022Six Ways To Help Students Deal With Academic Burnout by Amanda Winstead Photo by Monstera: Pexels Every educator should be all too aware of how real academic burnout can be for students, especially as the holiday break draws near. After months of learning new information and skills, taking tests, and finishing up homework assignments, students […]
Read entire post...Parents/Educators: Please Don’t Leave Twitter
November 21st, 2022
It’s clear to me that Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter has caused many people to leave the platform. While a lot of what happens on Twitter is useless, frivolous, and even harmful, there is a lot of good information being shared by people with similar interests. I’ve been on Twitter since 2009, when I started my blog DrDougGreen.com. I quickly connected with other like-minded educators who were using it to share free resources or advertise education products and services.
How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes: Science-Based Strategies for Better Parenting from Tots to Teens by Melinda Wenner Moyer
October 31st, 2022
How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes: Science-Based Strategies for Better Parenting from Tots to Teens by Melinda Wenner Moyer can help just about anyone be a better parent. Like her, you are not likely to become a perfect parent with perfect kids, but you can profit from the extensive research and expert interviews she conducted. If you have kids still at home, be sure to get a copy as well as copies for any adult children who have kids.
