My Cat Just Died and It Hurts Like Hell
There are certain truths about cats that are universal. They are cute. We love them.
77 Educational Games and Game Builders
I'm often asked if I know of any games for subject "x," "y," or "z" for a particular grade level or age group. My answer is usually yes, but I need to search my archives. Therefore, I've gone through my archives and dug up many of games that I've mentioned over the last four years that are still active online. Consider this my humongous list of educational games. 1.
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Top 10 Websites to Learn English Online for Free
There are many ways for you to learn and improve your English, such as to hire a teacher, to go to school, to take an online course, and so on. And among those ways, the cheapest and still efficient way is to learn English online for free. You just need a computer with internet access, then visit some English learning websites and teach yourself without paying any money. It sounds cool, right?
Articulating an Impact on Student Learning
by Elizabeth Burns, Assistant Professor, School Library Program, Department of Teaching & Learning, Darden College of Education, Old Dominion University The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), passed in December 2015, positions school librarians as Essential Personnel and provides potential dedicated funding to effective school libraries–IF we make them understand why school librarians matter. ESSA falls short, however, of identifying what characterizes an effective school library program. This significant language allows school librarians to voice how their programs make an impact in their schools. As local decision makers (Local Education Agencies or LEAs in the actual law) and educational communities develop tools and evaluations to determine a school library’s effectiveness, there will be a greater need for each of us to communicate how our school library programs enhance student learning and achievement. Categories: Advocacy/Leadership, Blog Topics, Community, ESSA Updates
The Best Story Structure Tool We Know
By Glen C. Strathy Of the various story structure models or theories that exist, we have chosen to focus mainly on Dramatica, which was developed by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley.
Why Understanding These Four Types of Mistakes Can Help Us Learn
by Eduardo Briceño This article was first published in the Mindset Works newsletter. We can deepen our own and our students’ understanding of mistakes, which are not all created equal, and are not always desirable. After all, our ability to manage and learn from mistakes is not fixed.
Connector Summary
Connector Diagnostic: identify specific points that need review Quiz 1: beginning – intermediate Quiz 2: intermediate – advanced
The Best Sites for Learning Japanese - Nihongo Shark - Japanese Lessons
Yo, I'm Niko. I translate Japanese to English. I also vagabond about the world with this fierce Asian princess: This site is all about finding... The most effective (non-boring) methods for studying Japanese.
Note Taking Skills for 21st Century Students
Note taking skills aren’t just automatic. We tell students “take notes” but they have no idea what that means. What makes “good notes.” What do they write down? How should notes look? Ever since I went through the Writing Across the Curriculum Course at my school I realized the tremendous gap between “writing” as we’ve taught it traditionally and 21st century writing skills.
The Golden Rules for a Good Plot
Writing a novel can be a daunting task. Here are some helpful tips to ensure you write
20 Websites Every College Student Needs In Their Life
So maybe last semester didn't go exactly as you had planned. You came back from summer vacation with glowing skin and all the best intentions. This was going to be the year, you said. You were going to focus on classes and get that GPA up to something Mom would be proud of. Unfortunately, good intentions only go so far. But no matter how your first semester went, a whole new semester is now upon us, which means you still have a chance to turn this school year around.
