Resources from the people I follow on Twitter, professional emails, and my own surfing
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.
Parents/Educators: Please Don’t Leave Twitter
November 21st, 2022How 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.
Back from Italy – Here is a Summary of My Trip with Tips Based on My Experience
October 12th, 2022
Dr. Doug’s Pictures and Tips for traveling to Italy
On September 20, 2022, I left for Italy with three friends. We returned on October 4th. If you haven’t been to Italy, I strongly suggest you add it to your bucket list.
What Everyone Needs to Know About Retirement Expenses in Ten Minutes by Geoff Schmidt
September 10th, 2022
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.
Hacking Student Learning Habits: 9 Ways to Foster Resilient Learners and Assess the Process, Not the Outcome by Elizabeth Jorgensen
September 5th, 2022
Hacking Student Learning Habits: 9 Ways to Foster Resilient Learners and Assess the Process, Not the Outcome by Elizabeth Johnson offers a host of great advice that beginning and veterin teachers can use to help their students form efficient learning habits. If you want to shift student focus from grades to learning with a bigger purpose start here. Every leader should be sure to add this fine book to their professional development library.
