| One teacher's quest to build language skills ... and self-confidence (NPR) Engage all learners: Make students think visually (By: Savanna Flakes) How should kids learn English: Through Old MacDonald's farm or Ali Baba's farm? (The Conversation) The customer is not always right: A case for teacher autonomy in the classroom (By: Debra Abrams) Teens make film in broken English to explain why they'll fail English (NPR) Don't be left behind. Click here to see what else you missed. SOURCE: Tesol.org |
Friday, July 3, 2015
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Holiday - July 4 ~ Happy Independence Day!
Happy 4th of July to one and all! We are grateful to all veterans & those who serve in the Armed Forces, for they are instrumental in the freedom we enjoy today.
Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with typical festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.Source: http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th
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Tuesday, June 16, 2015
News & Resources from UNC's Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute
New Workshop Opens for Professionals Who Train Teachers with Students Ages 3-8
The Incredible Years® Teacher Classroom Management program strengthens teachers’ classroom management skills, promotes children’s competence and school readiness, and reduces classroom aggression and disruptive behaviors--and teachers even report decreased stress levels after attending the training... more FPG Researchers Discuss Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Schools are teaching increasing numbers of students with ASD as its prevalence has grown 200 percent in the last decade, and although educators want to provide a good and effective educational experience, they may not be sure where to start or what to do… more The PDC@FPG Offers New CONNECT Course for CEUs on Building Powerful Family Partnerships This new course is an excellent complement to the "Communication for Professional Collaboration" course, which also helps promote partnerships with families with children in early care and education... more Webinar on Thursday Demonstrates Self-Assessment Tool for State Part C and Section 619/Preschool Programs The assessment tool produces a profile across quality indicators, provides a current snapshot to help prioritize improvement efforts, and generates a set of scores for states to measure progress... more Early Childhood and Adolescence Are Key Times in the Development of Self-Regulation According to the new "Foundations for Understanding Self-Regulation," self-regulation can be strengthened and taught, and skills that aren't developed early can be acquired later--with multiple opportunities for intervention... more New Intervention for Preschools with Students with Autism Draws on Expertise from Educators and Researchers FPG scientists also used information from parents and children in a process involving multiple partners to develop the "Advancing Social-Communication and Play" intervention...more Implementation Science Can Support and Propel Research and Evaluation in Early Care and Education FPG's Allison Metz and colleagues introduce this series of free research briefs by explaining key elements of effective implementation within an integrated, stage-based framework... more The Abecedarian Project Takes Center Stage in UNC's Most Popular TED Talk of the Year FPG scientist Kate Gallagher spoke about the most famous study in early education, and you can watch her talk here... more Free Guide Helps Parents and Educators Ignite Children's Early Language Skills More Than Baby Talk reveals how to spark communication skills in infants and toddlers... more Free Learning Modules Use Videos and Teach Interventions for Toddlers with Autism Based on FPG's extensive review of the research, these modules present focused intervention practices for use with toddlers with autism spectrum disorder... more FPG's Implementation Science Team Contributes to the International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences The new edition of the encyclopedia is a broad source of social and behavioral sciences reference material... more
Source: UNC's Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute
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Thursday, April 9, 2015
21st Century Education
What is 21st century education? - YouTube
Our world is changing at an unprecedented pace. To prepare our students, lessons must go beyond the "3 R's" and foster 21st century skills. Skills like criti...
Friday, April 3, 2015
6 Classroom Technology Grants
Wanted: Classroom Innovators! Toshiba America Foundation accepts applications from teachers who are passionate about making science and mathematics more engaging for their students. Many successful grantees have designed projects that tap into the natural curiosity of their students, enable students to frame their own scientific questions, and incorporate the expertise of community partners.
Funding amount: $5,000
Deadline: August 1
Funding amount: $5,000
Deadline: August 1
EcoTech Grants
The Captain Planet Foundation is awarding 16 grants for the purpose of engaging children in inquiry-based projects in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) that use innovation, biomimicry / nature-based design, or new uses for technology to address environmental problems in their communities.
Funding amount: $2,500
Deadline: April 30
The Captain Planet Foundation is awarding 16 grants for the purpose of engaging children in inquiry-based projects in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) that use innovation, biomimicry / nature-based design, or new uses for technology to address environmental problems in their communities.
Funding amount: $2,500
Deadline: April 30
Fab School Labs
This contest, from the Northrop Grumman Foundation, is open to public middle schools and will make five grants of up to $100,000 available to five winning schools to fund a school lab makeover. Teachers will have the opportunity to submit an entry explaining why they deserve to win a science lab of their dreams giving students access to the latest technology and learning tools.
Funding amount: Up to $100k
Deadline: May 4-July 12
This contest, from the Northrop Grumman Foundation, is open to public middle schools and will make five grants of up to $100,000 available to five winning schools to fund a school lab makeover. Teachers will have the opportunity to submit an entry explaining why they deserve to win a science lab of their dreams giving students access to the latest technology and learning tools.
Funding amount: Up to $100k
Deadline: May 4-July 12
Lockheed Martin STEM Grants
These are general grants supporting specific programs in schools, especially relating to STEM education and community improvement. There is a geographic restriction, which may exclude those handful of states where the company has no physical presence or substantial business interest.
Funding amount: Flexible
Deadline: Rolling
These are general grants supporting specific programs in schools, especially relating to STEM education and community improvement. There is a geographic restriction, which may exclude those handful of states where the company has no physical presence or substantial business interest.
Funding amount: Flexible
Deadline: Rolling
EdTech Conference Grants
K-12 administrators, teachers and technology coordinators are eligible for these grants that make it possible for individuals to attend education technology conferences from eInstruction. Loaner technology to use at the conference and a few other perks are also included.
Funding amount: $3,500Deadline: 5 months in advance of conference
K-12 administrators, teachers and technology coordinators are eligible for these grants that make it possible for individuals to attend education technology conferences from eInstruction. Loaner technology to use at the conference and a few other perks are also included.
Funding amount: $3,500Deadline: 5 months in advance of conference
Computers for Learning
CFL is a federal program allows schools and educational nonprofit organizations to view and select the computer equipment that federal agencies have reported as excess, and then bring them back to their institutions. Schools can apply through filling out a registration form.
Deadline: Rolling
CFL is a federal program allows schools and educational nonprofit organizations to view and select the computer equipment that federal agencies have reported as excess, and then bring them back to their institutions. Schools can apply through filling out a registration form.
Deadline: Rolling
Source: eSchoolNews
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Trending Articles - 4/1
| Speaking a second language may change how you see the world (Science Magazine) The gift of tongues: Having more languages gives kids better brains (The Northern Star) What are the most challenging Common Core standards? (eSchool News) Source: nabe.org |
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