August’s Infographics & Interactives Galore – Part Four
There are just so many good infographics and interactives out there that I’ve begun a new semi-regular feature called “Infographics & Interactives Galore.” You can see others at A Collection Of “The Best…” Lists On Infographics and by searching “infographics” on this blog. I’ll still be publishing separate posts to individually highlight especially useful infographics and interactives, but you
Excellent “Reading Research Summary” From Scholastic
Scholastic has just unveiled a new website focused on the joy of reading. It includes a number of materials, including videos and a free downloadable book with contributions from educators about their own reading experiences. In my mind, though, the most valuable part of it is a Reading Research Summary on the “Joy and Power of Reading.” I don’t think you’re going to find a better compilation any
Video: “Watch what a 6-magnitude earthquake does in China vs. the US”
I’m adding this video to The Best Sites For Learning About Earthquakes:
Sunday & Monday (2nd Wk) Tweets About #Ferguson #MichaelBrown
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Two Of The Most Student Accessible Articles I’ve Seen On Self-Control
© 2011 Daniel Oines, Flickr | CC-BY | via Wylio I’ve written a lot — both on this blog and in my books — on strategies to help students motivate themselves to develop self-control. Here are two of the most accessible, if not THE most accessible, pieces I’ve seen for students to read on the topic (both are from Fast Company): 6 SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN WAYS TO BOOST YOUR SELF-CONTROL 5 QUICK TRICKS TO
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Creating Positive Relationships With Students
Creating the Ideal Relationship with Your Students was the topic of a recent BAM! Radio show where I was one of three guests. You might also be interested in The Best Resources On The Importance Of Building Positive Relationships With Students. And, speaking of BAM! Radio, in two weeks I’ll start doing new ten-minute weekly broadcasts with educators writing responses for my Ed Week teacher advice
8-25-14 Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL: Just Sent-Out Free Email NewsletterI’ve just mailed out the June issue of my simple free monthly email newsletter. It has over 2,000 subscribers, and you can subscribe here.by Larry Ferlazzo / 7h hide // saveAugust’s “The Best” Lists — There Are Now 1,341 Of Them!Here’s my monthly round-up of new “The Best…” lists I poste