Resources from the people I follow on Twitter, professional emails, and my own surfing
Start by checking out the 36 blogs tapped as top sites for administrators by Albert’s Index. Dr. Doug Green is thrilled to be part of this fine list at #18. Then it’s making Wordpress blogs faster and the worst approach to teaching about social media. On to tips for preventing the summer slide, the epidemic that is ruining youth sports, characteristics of effective tech teachers, a sports quote, and how GPS works and why we have it.
Albert’s Index: Top Blogs for School Administrators – Dr. Doug is #18 – So Proud
June 21st, 2017Job-Ready Resumé / Preschools by State / 1st Grade Spreadsheets
June 12th, 2017Today I welcome My Perfect Resumé as a new advertiser at the top of this post. Please give it a look. Then it’s preschools by state in terms of quality and access and using spreadsheets in first grade. On to reasons not to flip your classroom, Roman roads as a subway map, 28 ways to incorporate growth mindset, a Darth Vader quote, and an Internet porn primer for educators and parents.
Read entire post...Teen Driving Basics: What Your New Driver Should Know About Car Maintenance by Mark Conor
June 11th, 2017
Teen Driving Basics: What Your New Driver Should Know About Car Maintenance by Mark Conor offers excellent advice for parents who are preparing a child to assume the responsibilities of driving a car. While Mark started this effort due to his son’s ADHD condition, this advice is good for parents of all children. Thanks Mark.
Three Cornerstones to Consider When Choosing an Essay Writing Company by Lucy Adam
June 9th, 2017Three Cornerstones to Consider When Choosing an Essay Writing Company by Lucy Adam from the UK offers a look at an industry that is no doubt much larger than most educators realize. She also gives good advice for choosing and working with these companies. While I don’t recommend passing someone else’s work off as your […]
Read entire post...Use Text Messaging to Connect with Parents and Improve Student Performance by Ken Rhie
May 12th, 2017
Use Text Messaging to Connect with Parents and Improve Student Performance by Ken Rhie gives teachers a way to more effectively and efficiently communicate with parents. It also suggests his product from Trumpia that teachers can use to make this process even easier.
