Articles for Educators

• Action Plan – Virtual Learning Action Plan for School Leaders – Key questions to support students, parents, and teachers – Published by Toddle

• Academic Models – Model Options (to download in pdf) – Published by Clemson University

Adolescentes – A Mi Yo Adolescente – via BBVA Aprendemos Juntos

• After-School Learning – How to Set Up an Online School Newspaper – Written Publication via Edutopia

• After-School Learning – Creating Online Clubs for Students During Remote Learning – Article – Published by Edutopia

Atreverse a ser niño – “Hay que atreverse a ser niño”: así fue la última clase de Humberto Maturana el sábado recién pasado – Article via BioBioChile

• Advanced Placement Environmental Science – What mark will you make? – Download Application – App by Footprint

• Assessment – 50 Ways To Measure Understanding – Article published by TeachThought

• Assessment – 4 Strategies for Implementing Standards-Based Learning – Published by Edutopia

• Assessment – How Can Students Self-Assess When Teachers Do All the Grading and Work? – Article and video – Published by KQED

• Assessments online – Formative , Socrative , Google Forms

• Assessment – What to Do About Cheating on Assessments in Virtual Learning? – Article from Education Week

• Assignments – 5 Keys to Successful Homework Assignments During Remote Learning – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Assignments – Are You A Curator or a Dumper? – Article and Podcast – Published by Cult of Pedagogy

• Art – Teaching Drama in Distance Learning – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Assignment – To Boost Higher-Order Thinking, Try Curation – Podcast and Article – Published by Cult of Pedagogy

• Attendance – School Attendance In The COVID Era: What Counts As ‘Present’? – Article – Published by KQED

Biologia y Conocimiento – La biología del conocer y la autopoiesis: La trayectoria del destacado pensador Humberto Maturana – Article via CNN Chile

• Bitmoji – 10 Strategies Designed to Engage Elementary Students Online – Article for Educators – From Twitter @Catlin_Tucker

• Bitmoji – Educators Turn to Bitmoji to Build Community and Engagement – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Bitmoji – How to Design a Culturally Responsive Bitmoji Classroom – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Blended Learning – Effective Instructional Models for a Hybrid Schedule – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Blended Learning – Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning: Representation Article and video for Educators – Published by Catlin Tucker

• Blogging – Top 10 Tips For Student Blogging (guest post by @mrodz308) – via Aaron Hogan

• Bullying – Bullying: A Module for Teachers – A collection of resources for teachers – Published by American Psychological Association

• Bullying – How Remote Learning Has Changed The Nature Of School Bullying – Article published by Huffpost

• Career choices – 7 careers that are even more viable during the pandemic outbreak: “We’re living in unusual times.”

• Classroom Decorations – Dos and Don’ts of Classroom Decorations – via Edutopia

• Classroom Doors – 65 Awesome Classroom Doors for Back to School – via We are Teachers

• Classroom Greetings – Welcoming Students With a Smile – via Edutopia

• Classroom Ideas – Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Learning: There is No Perfect Answer​ – Article – Published by We Are Teachers

• Classroom Management – Using Hand Signals for More Equitable Discussions – Remote Teaching – Article and video from Edutopia

• Classroom Management – 3 Ways to Motivate Your Team Through an Extended Crisis – Article – Published by Harvard Business Review

• Classroom Management – 7 Classroom Management Mistakes—and the Research on How to Fix Them – Article for Educators – From Edutopia

• Classroom Management – 10 Ways To Give Students More Control Of Their Education – Article – Published by TeachTought

• Classroom Management – Should You Require Students To Turn On Their Zoom Cameras? – Remote Teaching – Article and Infographic – from Oregon State University Center for Teaching and Learning

• College Virtual Visits – Three Shifts for College Counselors During and Beyond COVID-19 – Published by Global Online Academy

• Collaboration – 5 Ways to Work With a Reluctant Teacher Collaborator – Article – Published by The Principal’s Desk

• Communication – How to Make Your Virtual Discussions Engaging, Effective, and Equitable in Eight Steps – Article – Published by Faculty fo

• Communication – 7 Magic Phrases That Make You Instantly Likable on Video Calls – Article – Published by Medium

• Communication – 7 Tips for Difficult Conversations with Students – Article – Published by The@DavidGeurin Blog

• Communication with Parents – Teacher-Parent Communication Strategies to Start the Year Off Right – via Edutopia

• Communication Skills – How a Simple Presentation Framework Helps Students Learn – via Edutopia

• Course Template available in Canvas – TOPSS High School Psychology Course Template available in Canvas: Updated July 2020 – Article via APA

• Community Building – How to Teach When Everyone is Scattered – Podcast and Article – Published by Cult of Pedagogy

• COVID-19 | American Psychological Association – SPECIAL REPORT – Enhancing Online Learning

• Critical Thinking – Ask the Cognitive Scientist: How Can Educators Teach Critical Thinking? – Article – Published by AFT

• Critical Thinking – Correcting The Deficit In Critical Thinking – Article via TeachThought

• Critical Thinking – How to think effectively: Six stages of critical thinking – Article and Podcast – Published by Big Think

• Critical Thinking – What Is Kaplan’s Depth And Complexity Chart? – Article via TeachThought

• Curriculum Planning – Using One Region to Teach World History – Published by Edutopia

• Curriculum Planning – 5 Tips for a More Efficient Transition From Virtual to In-Person Teaching – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Curriculum – Priority Standards – What Should We Teach? 5 Steps for Keeping Kids on Track This Fall – From Education Week

• Curriculum and Universal Design for Learning – How Designing Accessible Curriculum For All Can Help Make Online Learning More Equitable – Article – Published by KQED

• Decisions – 20 Questions To Help Decide What’s Best For Your Kids (And You) This School Year – Article and Podcast for Educators – From KQED

• Delay Gratification – Children Will Wait to Impress Others: Another Twist on the Classic Marshmallow Test – Published by Neuroscience News

• Delay Gratification – What a New Marshmallow Test Teaches Us About Cooperation – Published by Behavioral Scientist

• Dealing with the Unexpected – Dealing with the Unexpected: Teaching When You or Your Students Can’t Make it to Class

• Education – Improving School Improvement – PDF – Published by the American Psychological Association

• Education Equity – Beginning the Year With an Equity Survey – Article via Edutopia

• Education & Covid-19 – What did distance learning accomplish? – Published by the American Psychological Association

• Educational Changes due to Covid-19 – Teaching Without Schools: Grief, Then A ‘Free-For-All’ – Podcast and Article – Published by KQED

• Empowering Teachers – How to Offer Elearning Help – Without Checking Your Inbox – Article – Published by SimpliTeach

• English Language Arts – Developing a Social Justice Unit in English Language Arts – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Eye Strain – Tips to Reduce Eye Strain – Article – Published by The American Cooperative School

Seguridad Digital – Esta guía te ayudará a hablar de alfabetismo y seguridad digital en tu sala de clases – Publicado por Elige Educar

• Family Engagement – How to Coach Parents Who Are Teaching at Home – Published by Edutopia

• Family Engagement – Using Technology to Connect With Parents – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Family Engagement – Less Jargon, More Grace: Using Language That Parents Understand – Article for Educators – Published by Edutopia

• Family Engagement – Using Technology to Connect With Parents – Published by Edutopia

• Financial Education – K-12th – Money Matters: Financial Education Courses for Kids – Published by EverFi

• Future of Education – HOMESCHOOLED – Article – Published by Alumni, Harvard Business School

• Game-Based Learning – How to Use Games to Build Community in Distance Learning – From Edutopia

• Global Competence – Build your students’ global competence and connect your classes to others worldwide – Digipals – Published by Digitals

• Global Education – Teaching a Global Curriculum During Distance Learning– Article – Published by Edutopia

• Google Classrooms – Google Extensions For Distance Learning – Article for Educators – Published by The Brown Bag for Teachers

• Google Classrooms – 10 Google Classroom Tips for Remote Learning – Podcast and Article for Educators – from Shake Up Learning

• Google Sites – Educación a Distancia por Emergencia Sanitaria Covid-2019 – Elaborado por Viviana Mendoza

• Grading – A Better Alternative To Grading Student Writing – Article – Published by TeachThought

• Grading – Dear Parents: Here’s What You Should Know About Letter Grades Article – Published by TeachThought

• Grading – Opinion – Pass-Fail Raises the Question: What’s the Point of Grades? – Article – Published by The New York Times

• Growth Mindset – Using Retakes to Nurture Growth Mindset – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Health – Trauma is ‘Written Into Our Bodies’—but Educators Can Help – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Health and Wellness – Five Tips to Balance Home, School, and Work – Article – Published by Learning Incognito – Blog Section

• Health and Wellness – Offline Choice Boards: Integrating Offline Learning into Your Online Class – Article – Published by Catlin Tucker

• Health – Identifying signs of stress in your children and teens – Article – Published by American Psychological Association

• Health and Wellness – Stop “Should-ing” Yourselves: Teaching Teachers and Students About Habit Formation – Article – Published by The International Educator

• Humor – 15 New Problems That Remote Teachers Are Facing Right Now – Published by Bored Teachers

• Icebreakers – 10 Simple Icebreakers For Kids: Elementary Students Edition– Published by TeachThought

• Inclusive Pedagogy – Diversity and Pedagogy – Article for Educators – Published by The University of Chicago

• Interest-based Learning – Emphasizing the Importance of Play During Distance Learning – Article published by Edutopia

• International School Services – Online Learning: A Strategic Approach for K-12 Schools

• Introductions – 27 Unique Ways Teachers Can Introduce Themselves to Their Students via We are Teachers

• Instructional Design Models

• Instructional Design Models in alphabetical order – ADDIE Model & ADDIE’s Weaknesses , ARCS Model , ASSURE Model , Backward Design , Dick and Carey Model, Cognitive Apprenticeship , Gerlach and Ely Model , Interative Design (Rapid Prototyping & Spiral Model) , Kempt Design Model , Transactional Distance

• Lifelong Learning – Who’s Building the Infrastructure for Lifelong Learning? – Published by MIT Sloan Management Review

• Learning – Is Learning “Lost” When Kids Are Out of School? Published by Alfie Kohn

• Learning and Growth Mindset – 10 Ways To Honor Mistakes In The Learning Process – Published by Teach Thought

• Learning Ownership – The Value of a Camera-Optional Policy – Published by Edutopia

• Lesson Planning – Back to Basics: Lesson Planning for the Concurrent Classroom – Article – Published by Catlin tucker

• Lesson Design – Backward Design: The Basics – Podcast and Article – Published by Cult of Pedagogy

• Math – Online Learning – 11 Teacher-Recommended Math Apps and Online Tools – Article for Educators from Edutopia

• Math – Online Learning – Using Google Slides to Make Virtual Math Classes More Engaging – From Edutopia

• Math Online – The Math Manipulatives Hiding in a Junk Drawer – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Memories – The Neuroscience of Narrative and Memory – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Memories – Why are memories attached to emotions so strong? – Article – Published by Science Daily – Columbia University Irving Medical Center

• Mindfulness – Mindfulness meditation: A research-proven way to reduce stress – Published by the American Psychological Association

• Mindfulness – Online Mindful station – By Mike Fisher (Mainly for Elementaty School)

• Misinformation – Ten ways to spot online misinformation – Published by The Conversation

• Motivation – Seven Strategies to Keep Students Motivated All Year Long– Published by KQED

• Morning Messages – Using Morning Messages to Start the Day in Distance Learning (K – 5th grade )- Published by Edutopia

• New Teachers – No One Starts Out Awesome: Advice for New Teachers – via Edutopia

• Online Learning – Keys to Success in Distance Learning – From Edutopia – Article for Educators

• Online Learning – Setting the Stage for a School Year Online – Article Published by Edutopia

• Online Learning – Seven Takeaways From Our Experiences With Distance Learning – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Online Learning & American Sign Language – How Using a Little Sign Language Can Improve Online Classes – Article for Educators – Published by Edutopia

• Online Teaching – 9 Ways Online Teaching Should Be Different from Face-to-Face – Podcast and Article – Published by Cult of Pedagogy

• Parenting during Covid-19 – How parents shape their children’s mental health – Article published by CNN that includes 6 related articles

• Parenting – Tug of thought war – Learning scientist vs Parent – Article – Published by Learning Incognito

• PenPal Schools – Login Required – PenPal Schools connects students from 150 countries to make friends and discover the world

• Philosophy – Epiphenomenalism: one of the most disturbing ideas in philosophy – Article via Big Think

• Place-Based Learning – With Safety in Mind, Schools Take Classes Outdoors – Published by Edutopia

• Plagiarism – Teaching Students to Avoid Plagiarism – Article published by Cult of Pedagogy

• Politics – How to talk about politics constructively – Article – Published by IDEAS.TED.COM

• Professional Development – A Strategy Teachers Can Use to Learn Together – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Projects Using Digital Images – Why You Should Consider Using Digital Images In The Classroom – Article via TeachThought

• Project Based Learning – How Project-Based Learning Helps Students Process Challenging Personal Experiences – Article – Published by EdSurge

• Project- Based Learning – The Power of Personal Purpose and Value in PBL – Article – Published by Buck Institute for Educators

• Project-Based Learning – An Adaptable Framework for Project-Based Learning – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Projects at Home – Projects at Home – Different Subjects and Levels K-12th – Published by ELEducation

• Psychology – Teaching Psychology: Where Can I Find Help? – Article – Published by American Psychological Association

Precauciones en el aula durante la COVID-19 – Artículo publicado por UNICEF

• Prevent stress and burnout – Not Again! How to Keep From Overextending Yourself This Year – Article via Edutopia

• Questioning – Using Student-Generated Questions to Promote Deeper Thinking – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Question-Based Learning – What Is Question-Based Learning? – Article via Teach Thought

• Reading – The Reading Bridge: Bridging the gap between school and home – Article for Educators from The Reading Bridge

• Reading Strategies – How To Read A Book: 3 Strategies & Questions For Critical Reading – Published by Teach Thought

• Reading Comprehension – Why Deeply Diving Into Content Could Be the Key to Reading Comprehension – Article – Published by KQED

• Reading Tips – OPINION: Tips on teaching reading in the time of coronavirus – Article for Educators – Published by The Hechinger Report

• Relationships and Rules – Relationships Over Rules: Separating Fact From Fiction – via BamRadio

• Remote Work – Is the office obsolete? Many travelers hope so – Article – Published by National Geographic

• Remote Learning – One fifth of pupils ‘falling through remote learning net’ – By Isobel Leybold-Johnson – April 12, 2020

• Remote Learning – Asynchronous Remote Learning Is The Most Humane Way To Teach This School Year – Article for Educators – Published by Forbe

• Remote Learning – Opinion – Why remote learning is hard — and how to make it easier Published by Los Angeles Times

• Remote Learning – Routines – Establishing Routines for Remote Learning – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Research on Teaching – On Students’ (Mis)judgments of Learning and Teaching Effectiveness – Journal of Applied Research on Memory and Cognition

• Rethinking Assessment and Grading –Assessments and Grading in the Midst of a Pandemic – Published by Education Week

• Rethinking Education – The COVID-19 pandemic has changed education forever. This is how!

• Rethinking Education – Moving Students From Consumers To Creators To Contributors

• Rethinking Education – Returning to the classroom will be a chance to rethink its purpose – Article for Educators – Published by World Economic Forum

• Rubrics – The Problem With Rubrics In Learning – From TeachThought

• Rethinking Education – What Past Education Emergencies Tell Us About Our Future:With schools closed in 185 countries, experts who’ve studied school emergencies around the world share insights about the impact on kids.By Sarah Gonser April 8, 2020

• Rubrics – Vetting Rubric

• Rubrics – How to Create a Single Rubric that Works – From TeachThought

• Remote Learning – TED-Ed – 4 Free TED Ed Resources to Help Support Online and In-Person Learning – Article and Videos – Published by TED-Ed

• Self-Determined Learning – The Definition Of Heutagogy & Self-Determined Learning – Article via TeachThought

• Self-Directed Learning – Four Stages Of A Self-Directed Learning Model – Article for Educators – Published by Teach Thought

• Self-Directed Learning – Tips for Fostering Students’ Self-Regulated Learning in Asynchronous Online Learning Environments – Article – Published by Faculty Focus

• Shifts in Education – The 12 Shifts for Student-Centered Hybrid Environments – Article for Educators – from Getting Smart

• Social Studies Project – A Crafting Project to Boost Engagement in History – Article via Edutopia

• Social Emotional Learning – A Tool to Help Students Assess and Improve Their Character – via Edutopia

• Social Emotional Learning – Discover the new Teams feature that supports social-emotional learning – Article – Published by Microsoft

• Social Emotional Learning – How to Maslow Before Bloom, All Day Long – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Social Emotional Learning – Tools for Social and Emotional Development in Online Learning – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Sketchnoting – Why Teachers Are So Excited About the Power Of Sketchnoting – Article and Video – Published by KQED

• Skills – Stanford psychology expert: This is the No. 1 work skill of the future—but most fail to realize it – Article – Published by CNBC

• Skills & Jobs – Jobs are changing. But two skills will always be in demand – Published by World Economic Forum

• Student Engagement – Engaging Students in Virtual Instruction With the Camera Off – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Student Engagement – How to Choose Words That Motivate Students During Online Learning – Published by Edutopia

• Strategies for Distance Learning – 5 Ways That Teachers Are Using Breakout Rooms to Create More Learner-Centered Experiences in Distance Learning – Posted on August 30, 2020 by Katie Martin

• Strategies for Critical Thinking – 30 Strategies for Critical Thinking – Article for Educators from TeachThought

• Stress – With Stress in Schools Increasing, Simple Strategies to Stay Calm – Article and videos included – Published by Edutopia

• Teaching and Learning – Transparency in Learning and Teaching: Begin with SMARTE and SMARTER Student Learning Objectives – Article – Published by Oregon State University’s Center for Teaching and Learning

• Teacher’s Day – Learning Never Stops – Article – Published by The International Educator

• Teacher Development/Induction online – 6 Tips for Mentoring New Teachers During Distance Learning – Article published bu Edutopia

• Teaching – Teaching Exhausted? Pause, Reflect, And Adjust – Article – Published by TeachTought

• Teaching – Teaching: How to Give Students a Break From Their Screens — in an Online Course – Article – Published by The Chronicle of Higher Education

• Teaching Strategies – Marzano’s 9 Instructional Strategies For Teaching And Learning – Article – Published by TeachThought

• Teaching Strategy – Hexagonal Thinking: A Colorful Tool for Discussion – Published by Cult of Pedagogy

• Teaching Strategies – 4 Strategies to Help Students Feel Calm During Distance Learning – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Teaching Strategies – 8 Strategies to Improve Participation in Your Virtual Classroom – Published by Edutopia

• Teaching Strategies – The Student Engagement Trap, and How to Avoid It – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Teaching Strategies – Support Online Learning with Powerful Thinking Routines – Article – Published by Catlin Tucker

• Teaching – 5 Levels Of Student Engagement: A Continuum For Teaching – Article – Published by TeachTought

• Teaching – NINE Roles For The Teacher That Leads – from TeachThought

• Teaching – RAP ON: Live Streamed or Face to Face? Comparing Efficacy – Article

• Teaching and Learning – 4 Laws of Learning (and How to Follow Them) – Article & Podcast for Educators – Published by Cult of Pedagogy

• Teaching Resources – Finding Reputable Online Resources for Distance Learning – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Teaching Resources – Printables K-12 – “Learn Along” Bingo Packets– Published by PBS (English and Spanish)

• Teaching Resources – HERE’S THE ENTIRE LIST OF EDUCATION COMPANIES OFFERING FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS DUE TO SCHOOL CLOSINGS – Published by Kidsactivities.com

• Teaching Resources Grades 3 to 5 – History Channel – Videos for Upper Elementary students

• Teaching Resources – Resource Library – Grades 6-12 – National Geographic – Learn at home – Biology, Ecology, Conservation, Earth Science, Climatology, Geology, Geography, Physical Geography, Social Studies

• Teaching Resources – Climate Literacy: Find resources from a range of public media producers and curators that will help you learn and teach climate science literacy. The structure of this collection is based upon the Essential Principles of Climate Literacy.

• Teaching Resources – How to Get to ‘Sesame Street’? These Days, It’s by Video Conference: The New York Times, April 13, 2020 – Resources

• Teaching Resources – National Geographic – Looking for new ways to educate and entertain your kids? Visit NatGeo@Home for all kinds of resources—including quizzes, science experiments, lesson plans, and fun activities to do as a family.

• Teaching Framework – Darryl Williams’ Framework For Online Lessons – Article and Sample videos for Educators – Published by Teach Like a Campion

• Teacher Development – How to Become and Remain a Transformational Teacher – Article for Educators – From Edutopia

• Technology – 12 Of The Best Bookmarking Tools For Teachers – Published by TeachThought

• Technology – 20 Of The Best Zoom Tools For Teachers – Article – Published by TeachThought

• Technology – 21+ Chromebook Keyboard Hacks Remote Learners (and Their Teachers) Need to Know – Article – Published by We Are Teachers

• Technology – Accessibility Features Can Ease Remote Instruction for Students – Article – Published by Edutopia

• Technology – How to Use Pear Deck in World Language Classes (6th grade to 12th grade)

• Technology – Why COVID-19 is an EdTech opportunity for Latin America – Article – Published by World Economic Forum

• Technology – Kahoot – RAP ON: What’s All the Kahoot! About? – Article

• Technology – The Google Curse: Too Much Information Too Easily Found – Article – Published by TeachTought

• Technology Integration – Essential Apps for the Physical and Digital Classroom– From Edutopia

• Technology Tips – Video Conferencing: Establishing Routines and Structuring Online Time with Students – Article for Educators from Twitter @Catlin_Tucker

• Technology: What Teachers That Use Technology Believe – Article for Educators

• Student Engagement – Elevating Student Engagement in Breakout Rooms – Article and Infographic from Oregon State University’s Center for Teaching and Learning

• Students’ Voices – What (Some) Students Are Saying about the Switch to Remote Teaching and Learning– Published by Educause Review

Uno de cada cinco alumnos fracasa con el aprendizaje a distancia Por Isobel Leybold-Johnson (Spanish)

• Syllabus – How to Make a Video Syllabus – via TeachThought

• Virtual Teaching & Learning – How many hours a day? – Is a six-hour school day too much? Families cope with realities of virtual learning– Published by Chalkbeat Chicago

• Volunteering – Volunteering and Human Flourishing – Published by Institute for Family Studies

• Writing Literacy – How Fan Fiction Can Transform Student Writing (and Reduce Your Grading) – Article for Educators – Published by Edutopia

• Writing – Why writing by hand makes kids smarter – Article – Published by Medical Xpress

• Zoom Fatigue – Is Learning on Zoom the Same as In Person? Not to Your Brain – Published by EdSurge