I definitely learned something new in this blog post by preservice teacher Paige Wilson (@PAWilson_edu). Who knew Merge Cubes were a thing!?
Teaching English with Merge Cubes
The Daily Blend – 5.23.19 – Teaching English with Merge Cubes
The Daily Blend – 5.22.19 – PD Playlist for Engaging Students in Higher Level Thinking
Today’s resource is a great playlist for professional development on engaging students in Higher Level Thinking. This was part of the Highlander Institute’s Blended and Personalized Learning Conference last year.
Engaging Students in Higher Level Thinking
The Daily Blend – 5.21.19 – Personalized Learning and the Digital Privatization of Curriculum and Teaching
I stumbled upon this policy paper from the National Education Policy Center at University of Colorado, Boulder, so I thought I would share it here. This is a critical look at the current push for digitized curriculum and the corporate interests behind the push for personalized learning.
Read the Paper on NEPC’s Website
The Daily Blend – 5.20.19 – Instant Relevance Podcast with Carlon Howard
Check out this great interview with Co-Director of Breakthrough Providence and Co-Founder of EduLeaders of Color Rhode Island – Carlon Howard. The hosts ask Carlon about his work elevating traditionally under served communities through positive community based change.
Instant Relevance Podcast on Anchor
Instant Relevance Podcast on iTunes
The Daily Blend – 5.16.19 – Instant Relevance Podcast with Dan Tricarico
Check out this great interview with Teacher and Author of The Zen Teacher & Sanctuaries – Mr. Dan Tricarico. The hosts discuss with Dan the importance of self care in the teaching profession as well as the proper way to approach a mental health day.
Instant Relevance Podcast on Anchor
Instant Relevance Podcast on iTunes
The Daily Blend – 5.16.19 – It’s Time Teachers Reclaimed ‘Personalized Learning’ in the Name of Equity
This was a must read, so I had to share it. Check out this great piece by Paul Emerich France (@paul_emerich) about making Personalize Learning personal again:
It’s Time Teachers Reclaimed ‘Personalized Learning’ in the Name of Equity
The Daily Blend – 5.15.19 – Swimming Lessons: Diving into Blended Learning
Looking to get started with Blended and Personalized Learning? Learn how to get started and overcome your fears with this blog post from Erin Hall (@erinhall47)!
Swimming Lessons: Diving into Blended Learning
The Daily Blend – 5.14.19 – Why DYI videos are easier than you think!
Check out this great piece from Raymond Steinmetz (@blended_math) about using self-made video in your classroom. Overcome your fears and try it!
Why DYI videos are easier than you think
The Daily Blend – 5.13.19 – Increasing Collaboration in ELA Using Flipgrid
This is a great piece by Jessica Reed, MA (@KYgirlinAlabama) about using flipgrid in the co-taught ELA classroom. Check it out:
Increasing Collaboration in ELA Using Flipgrid
The Daily Blend – 5.10.19 – Not just good on Fridays – #TeachBetter
Since it is Friday, I had to repost this amazing piece from Rae Hughart (@RaeHughart) about creating lessons that can last the test of time.
