Without fanfare, here it is.
“Over-caffeinated” was one comment from Twitter. But I believe it’s more than java at work here.
So teacher Colby Sharp digs reading. I get it, you say. But look at the kids. They don’t know what to do at first. Somewhat nervous, they even seem a bit embarrassed for their teacher.
And then they get it, and delight ensues. “He’s awesome,” one whispers.
We should all take as much joy in what we do—because it’s infectious.
Have a great year.
Thanks to Betsy Bird for the link. A few more resources:
The Best 100 YouTube Videos for Teachers By John Costilla
Why I Am Against For-Profit Public Schools by Chris Lehmann
The Three Biggest Ways Technology Is Disrupting Education Forever
Study finds that ‘information overload’ doesn’t bother most people
A Reading List for the New School Year Education Week professional development blog
After a Year Teaching High School, Tony Danza Says We Owe Educators an Apology
#tlchat live launching Sept 17 & Back to School TLCafé on Sept. 10. NeverEndingSearch (RT @sljournal)
Massachusetts teen skips traditional bat mitzvah gifts, in favor of donations to @RoomtoRead Girls’ Education program Via @RoomtoRead
“Libraries and ebooks” by Ursula LeGuin (Scroll to post 56)
A conversation comprised entirely of picture book titles
Educators’ biggest fears heading into the new school year. A @Storify by Education Week
Seventeen songs based on the poetry of e. e. cummings
MOOCs and Information Literacy Instruction By Andy Burkhardt
10 Must-Have Apps for Successful High School Students
This is amazing, love the amount of passion I see in this video!