@patrickmlarkin I fail everyday! But I pick myself back up and learn from the mistakes. Would take me 100 Tweets or… https://t.co/dNY7nMnhFf

Example of a newsletter to send to staff rather than a stream of endless emails.

From Changing the Game Project – “We can correct course and help our children find their own paths.”

Good resources from Shaelynn Farnsworth

Journal Writing in Grade 1 With Google Docs https://t.co/yj8vKlU8Jr via @patrickmlarkin #edchat #earlyed #ece #edtech #gafe #GoogleEDU

Great ideas on Professional Learning for staff.

This is the #1 carb rule Hilary Duff followed to lose 30 pounds: https://t.co/lcC11ERSrC https://t.co/KQxTV6pT57

May be of use for you @NormandLCSW @cpsdauna_coffin Great post @patrickmlarkin Thanks for sharing! https://t.co/rPecO3ppcx

Via Patrick Lenz – “The debate over homework often falls into two categories: “Yes, I’m for it” or “No, I’m against it.” I am of the mind that homework can be a powerful tool that fosters a love of learning, creates strong partnerships with families, and pushes students to reach learning targets.”

From Cult of Pedagogy – “In my own elementary physical education classes, it is my students who consistently remind me that the content (skills, patterns, understandings) is not what they are there for, per se. Rather, they are there to have fun, be with their friends, and learn to do some things in the process. Understanding this helps me see my students more fully and also tap into their rich capacities for insight and discovery. One way I do this is with a trouble huddle.”

From Richard Byrne – “The Writer’s Workshop is a playlist of twenty-two TED-Ed lessons. The The Writer’s Workshop contains lessons on basic topics like how to use punctuation and videos on more complex topics like how to make your writing humorous.”

Our young people value personal and professional development. The future is bright. #NCE17 https://t.co/NjWVcPNw5b

“Mark Trifilio, principal of the public pre-K-5th grade Orchard School in Vermont, sat down with the school’s 40 educators last summer to discuss the soon-to-start new school year and homework — how much kids were getting and whether it was helping them learn.”

“In a traditional classroom, the teacher is the center of attention, the owner of knowledge and information. Teachers often ask questions of their students to gauge comprehension, but it’s a passive model that relies on students to absorb information they need to reproduce on tests. What would happen if the roles were flipped and students asked the questions?”

Blended learning has the potential to transform the way teachers teach and students learn—if we take advantage of all that it offers.