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SPECIAL CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... The latest news and resources in education since 2007

Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... | The latest news and resources in education since 2007



SPECIAL CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... 
The latest news and resources in education since 2007




Ed Tech Digest

Eight years ago, in another somewhat futile attempt to reduce the backlog of resources I want to share, I began this occasional “” post where I share three or four links I think are particularly useful and related to…ed tech, including some Web 2.0 apps. You might also be interested in THE BEST ED TECH RESOURCES OF 2019 – PART TWO , as well as checking out all my edtech resources . Here are this
Now THIS Is a Useful Resources: A Guide To Doing Project-Based Learning Remotely

Not many new resources are making it onto The “Best Of The Best” Resources To Support Teachers Dealing With School Closures , but PBLWorks’ new PBL For Remote Learning is going there right now. It’s full of useful and practical information, including lots of examples.
“TIME For Kids” Now Offers Materials In Multiple Languages, Same Article In Different Lexile Levels

TIME For Kids has announced they are starting to make their materials available in different language. They’ve begun in Spanish, and plan to expand to other languages in the next few weeks. While I was checking it out, I discovered that it also offers the same articles in three different lexile levels. Like many companies, they’re making their site free through the end of the year. I’m adding thi
Video: “Former President Obama Obama Surprises Teachers for National Teacher Appreciation Week”

janeb13 / Pixabay I’m adding this video to The Best Resources To Learn About World Teachers Day :

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This Week’s Resources To Support Teachers Coping With School Closures

Wokandapix / Pixabay I have a number of regular weekly features (see HERE IS A LIST (WITH LINKS) OF ALL MY REGULAR WEEKLY FEATURES ). This is a relatively new addition to that list. Some of these resources will be added to The Best Advice On Teaching K-12 Online (If We Have To Because Of The Coronavirus) – Please Make More Suggestions ! and the best will go to The “Best Of The Best” Resources To
“Students Reflect on Their Distance Learning Experiences”

Students Reflect on Their Distance Learning Experiences is the headline of my latest Education Week Teacher column. Six students, from the ages of 7 to 17, share their thoughts about online learning – both the good and the bad. Here are some excerpts:
The 75th Anniversary Of World War Two’s End In Europe Will Be Celebrated On Friday – Here Are Teaching & Learning Resources

janeb13 / Pixabay The 75th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany will be celebrated in Europe on Friday. You might be interested in: The Best Online Resources For Teaching & Learning About World War II (Part One) The Best Online Resources For Teaching & Learning About World War II (Part Two)
This Week’s “Round-Up” Of Useful Posts & Articles On Ed Policy Issues

Here are some recent useful posts and articles on educational policy issues (You might also be interested in THE BEST ARTICLES, VIDEOS & POSTS ON EDUCATION POLICY IN 2019 – PART TWO ): A School Experiment to Remember is from Larry Cuban, and is pretty interesting. School Reform Metaphors: The Pendulum and Hurricane is also from Larry Cuban. The Coronavirus Pandemic and K-12 Education Funding is f
Video: Jimmy Fallon Performs “Teachers’ Day Song”

OpenClipart-Vectors / Pixabay I’m adding this video to The Best Resources To Learn About World Teachers Day :


You Won’t Find A Better Growth Mindset Quote Than This One From A Rugby Star

Today’s Guardian article, ‘A year to be better’: Abby Gustaitis on lockdown and the lure of Olympic rugby gold , included that wonderful quote in the text box above. I’m adding it to: A Beginning List For Learning About The 2020 
Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... | The latest news and resources in education since 2007