Group Link Post 07/18/2012
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“Many educators are acutely aware that punishment and threats are counterproductive. Making children suffer in order to alter their future behavior can often elicit temporary compliance, but this strategy is unlikely to help children become ethical, compassionate decision makers. Punishment, even if referred to euphemistically as “consequences,” tends to generate anger, defiance, and a desire for revenge. Moreover, it models the use of power rather than reason and ruptures the important relationship between adult and child.”
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An amazing set of resources to explore the world’s oceans in a 3D virtual environment. Swim with killer whales or drift along and watch sea turtles cruise by. You can even complete missions, including exploring the deepest place in the oceans.
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Restorative Classroom Circles – home
Wiki for educators implementing restorative practices in their classrooms
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Education Week Teacher: Redefining Instruction With Technology: Five Essential Steps
A teacher rethinks how to teach math with the use of iPads
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A fascinating site that explores endangered languages. Read information and the demographics of the remaining speakers and watch video clips of some phrases. Why not try something different for your ‘language of the week’.
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19 Bold Ideas for Change in Education
“What do you believe is needed to change in Education? Powerful Learning Practice believes in the power of educators and challenges you to re-envision what you do in your school and classroom this upcoming year.”
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Japanese Real Estate Bubble Recoverry?
Explains how Japan has responded to the breaking of their real estate market bubble and the effect it has had on Japan’s economy
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Education Week Teacher: Redefining Instruction With Technology: Five Essential Steps
Info on how to rethink how to use iPads to the best utilization
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Handy YouTube Tools for Teachers | TeachHUB
5 favorite teacher tools on YouTube.
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Teen Social Media Infographic from Common Sense Media | Common Sense Media
How Teens View Their Digital LIves
Social Media-Social Life
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