Free Resources for Busy Parents and Educators Who Don’t Have as Much Time to Read and Surf as I Do
The Twitter names next to each link belong to the authors, publications, and the people who bring them to my attention.
The future of social networks might be audio. The latest apps bring back the intimacy of the spoken word—but there are serious moderation issues to be addressed. @tanyabasu @techreview @MeghanMBiro @AkwyZ @Paul4innovating @antgrasso @CRudinschi
If I had to start learning Data Science again, how would I do it? The author’s favorite way to learn is going from simple to complex gradually. This means starting with practical examples and then moving to more abstract concepts. @TDataScience @johanstn
Ten Strategies To Get to Know Your Students and Create an Inclusive Learner-Centered Culture – Here are 10 strategies that you can use to get to know your students and continue to build relationships throughout the year in any learning environment. @katiemartinedu @Rdene915 @JCasaTodd
Social/Mobile Media Education
Introduction to cloud computing – In this article given in detail, we are going to find out, what is cloud computing? , the pros and cons of cloud computing and what are the technologies pertaining to it. @rasangarocks @bexxmodd
Learning
Make Your Essay Structure Rock-Solid with These Tips. In high school and college, it’s not enough to just write strong essays. One of the most important skills to develop is writing strong essays efficiently. @grammarly
Leadership/Parenting
Why It’s Imperative We All Learn To Be ‘Emotion Scientists.’ This is from Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive by Marc Brackett. @marcbrackett @MindShiftKQED
Inspirational/Funny Tweets
@basil_marin
Humor, Music, Cool Stuff
This University In Norway Responded To Will Ferrell’s Super Bowl Ad Challenging Their Country’s Electric Car Dominance. The University of Agder in South Norway had some things to tell Will Ferrell and General Motors about their homeland. @AgderUniversity @GM
Recent Book Summaries & My Podcast
Listine 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
The Hype Machine: How Social Media Disrupts Our Elections, Out Economy, and Our Health and How We Must Adapt by Sinan Aral @SINANARAL
Back to School COVID Myths – It’s popular to say that hybrid learning is negatively impacting poor students who generally attend schools with lots of discipline issues. Is it possible that some poor kids who make a serious effort to learn aren’t the big winners? There may be stresses at home, but not many bullies. @DrDougGreen @mssackstein
This is my podcast on the Jabbedu Network. Please consider listening and buying my book Teaching Isn’t Rocket Science, It’s Way More Complex. Here’s a free executive summary. @jabbedu @DrDougGreen
Weird: The Power of Being an Outsider in an Insider World by Olga Khazan
The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win by Maria Konnikova
Boys and Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity by Peggy Orenstein
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves (the book can be found here)
The Knowledge GAP: The Hidden Cause of America’s Broken Education System and How to Fix It by Natalie Wexler
Upstream: How to Solve Problems Before They Happen by Dan Heath
Innovate Inside the Box: Empowering Learners Through UDL and the Innovator’s Mindset by George Couros with Katie Novak
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