Teacher Update: May 18, 2017: May 18, 2017

Weekly news and resources for teacher leaders, May 18, 2017. View as web page.

FIRST PERSON

Harnessing the Power of the Cellphone in Class

Instead of viewing cellphones as a nuisance, Curtis White allows his students to use apps and tech tools for deeper classroom learning and collaboration. Read more.

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Do Fidget Spinners Belong in the Classroom?

Fidget spinners are supposed to help students sit still and focus. But many teachers say they're having the exact opposite effect. Read more.

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CTQ COLLABORATORY

Is Your Social Media Account a Parasite?

Social media provides teachers with a network of online support, but can also be distracting, writes Joanna Schimizzi. Teachers should follow these strategies to post and share topics that prompt engagement and inspiration. Read more.

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Google Products Dominate in K-12 Classrooms, Ed Week Survey Shows
(Curriculum Matters)

Can Teacher Residencies Help With Shortages?
(Education Week)

What Can Educators Do to Increase Graduation Rates for English-Learners?
(Learning the Language)

Teacher-Prep for High School Science and Social Studies Found to Fall Short
(Teacher Beat)

Rethinking Recess (Video)
(On Air)

Arizona Is the Latest State to Drop Teacher Training and Experience Requirements
(Teacher Beat)

Children Must Be Taught to Collaborate, Studies Say
(Education Week)

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TEACHER BLOGS

Students Speak About Expressing Gratitude
(Capturing the Spark)

Tech Helps Us 'Be a Little Less Common & Go Far Beyond the Core'
(Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo)

Are You Connected With Your Education Passion?
(An Edugeek’s Guide to K-12 Practice and Policy)

The Price of 'Free Speech'
(The Intersection: Culture and Race in Schools)

Accessing Shakespeare One to Two Scenes at a Time
(Work in Progress)

Ready for the Robots? Let's Prepare Every Student for the Future of Work
(Learning Deeply)

COMMENTARY

No, Education Isn't the Civil Rights Issue of Our Time
(Education Week)

FEATURED TEACHING CHANNEL VIDEO

Supporting English-Language Learners: A Turn-and-Talk Strategy (Video)

Kindergarten teacher Elizabeth Iwaszewicz shares how she pairs native English speakers with English-language learners during a turn-and-talk exercise to improve their speaking and listening skills. Watch video.

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EDUCATION WEEK FREE SPOTLIGHT

Student Engagement

FREE! In this Spotlight, see how absenteeism poses a challenge for schools, how students are developing measures of social-emotional skills, and how teachers can foster authentic student engagement. See other Spotlights.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SPONSOR WEBINAR - Thursday, May 18, 2017, 1 to 2 p.m. ET

Powering Student Engagement With a Successful OER Strategy

Hear from a former open education advisor for the U.S. Department of Education on powering student engagement with a successful open educational resources (OER) strategy. You will also hear from a district leader from the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township, Ind., on the ways high-quality, curated OER is impacting student engagement. Click here to attend this free live event.

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PREMIUM WEBINAR - Friday, May 19, 2017, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET

Mastering the Charter School Market

What does it take to master the expanding charter school market? Our guests explain the steps vendors can take to gain ground in this growing marketplace, and what mistakes companies should avoid making. Click here to attend this premium live event.

FREE WEBINAR - Wednesday, June 7, 2017, 1 to 2 p.m. ET

Weaving Project-Based Learning Into Rigorous High School Courses

This webinar examines the Knowledge in Action program, an attempt to incorporate project-based learning into the teaching of Advanced Placement courses. What lessons does the program offer for using project-based learning in rigorous courses at the high school level? Click here to attend this free live event.

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