CSU_TLship

"An Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) study across approximately 30 countries found that teens who said they most often read paper books scored considerably higher on a 2018 reading test taken by 15-year-olds compared to teens who said they rarely or never read books."

"five general questions to help make sure that these tools truly have you covered or to facilitate a discussion with a group of colleagues. The ideas and questions are meant to spark discussion, get your wheels spinning, and hopefully help you and the educators you work with make decisions about thoughtful technology integration."

"A project-based learning unit on homelessness can provide middle and high school students with valuable information and foster empathy for the unhoused."

"This article focuses on two areas of effective blended learning planning and practice: curricular alignment and instructional breadth. I use a station rotation learning model to illustrate how these pedagogical objectives work together."

"When metacognitive talk is employed as an instructional tool, students learn to use discussion as a way to build knowledge instead of just participating to display what they already know."

"Science fiction is not a distraction-it's a great way to spark innovation and to think critically about science. "

"Balancing rigorous academic study with joy in learning, particularly when it comes to project-based learning, may seem impossible... Teachers often define academic rigor in English as the study of challenging works of literature accompanied by in-depth literary analysis in writing. But what about projects that allow students to delve into who they are and what they are passionate about? Is there space for these projects in academic classrooms? Can we ensure that students learn concrete skills and are challenged academically while also providing them with opportunities for self-discovery and joy?"

"This brief video above explains why keyboard compatibility is "essential for people with disabilities and useful for all." The WC3 Keyboard Compatibility webpage explains that a variety of people "depend on this feature"

Genrefying the secondary library

"Watch my demo video to see how the Accessible Color Matrix provides a quick and easy way to see which color combinations do and don't work from an accessibility standpoint."

"In a new study published in Reading and Writing, she and her colleagues found significant differences between students who read for pleasure outside of class-immersing themselves in fantasy novels or spy thrillers, for example-and those who primarily read books to satisfy school assignments. Not only was there a powerful link between reading for fun and stronger language skills, but students who disliked reading frequently attributed their negative outlook to experiences they had in classrooms."

"How, in this data-heavy world, are we supposed to convince young people that reading books matters? That the stories they consume while turning the pages are exercising their brains to become better at critical thinking and problem solving?"

"Revitalizing neglected library spaces is the biggest task to update the library collection. Untouched for five, ten, and twelve years, the collections are a time capsule of what was considered ideal reading for students: subject-specific nonfiction, classics, award-winners, and biographies."

"If you're not sure which books do or don't count as historical fiction, you're not alone. No one agrees on a definition! I don't even agree with myself, because I hold two opposing opinions. On one hand, I think books that illuminate a specific moment in history count as historical fiction, even if that point in time is very recent. But when I'm in the mood to read a historical novel, I'm thinking about a particular kind of book. "

"Picture books are an extremely valuable resource for learning. They come packed with amazing artwork, stories, humor, history, and science. They often teach about people in that wonderful genre of narrative nonfiction."

"A strong sense of justice can form in a young child's mind when they read books that tell the truth. When they grow into adulthood, that sense of justice can guide them in how they vote and where they work." An interview with Debbie Reese on the dangers of presenting white centric perspectives in children's literature

"Teachers can use stories and poems to boost students' understanding of math and science concepts while giving them extra reading practice."

"We know the many benefits of independent reading outside of the classroom: Research shows that it reinforces early reading skills and improves vocabulary, spelling, and writing. It can also ignite a passion for reading that bears fruit throughout their entire academic career. "

"Expedition Insects is a neat interactive book from the Smithsonian Science Education Center. The book was written to helps students in third through fifth grade learn about insects from all over the world. The book is full of pictures and videos to complement the text. Throughout the book students can click or tap on underlined words to quickly access their definitions." PDF available from the link, or download for free in Apple Books.

"Nontraditional books can help students make connections to content at the word level and deepen understanding by providing visual context. Let's look closely at the literacy work that can be done with comics and graphic novels in literacy instruction, particularly with upper elementary and middle grades students. While some strategies helpfully focus on work at the word level, these visual texts afford additional possibilities."