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Jim Lerman
from Into the Driver's Seat
July 16, 2020 2:22 PM
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"In the city of Rochester in upstate New York there stands — or, rather, sits — a bronze sculpture depicting two of these courageous champions of freedom having tea: Frederick Douglass (1818–1895) and Susan B. Anthony (1820–1906), whose neighboring braveries blossomed into a real friendship after both moved to Rochester around the same time in their late twenties. It was in Rochester that Anthony voted in a presidential election, well aware she was going to be arrested for it; it was in Rochester that Douglass launched his epoch-making abolitionist newspaper (which he titled the North Star, in homage to the central role of astronomy in the Underground Railroad). "Inspired by the sculpture and the beautiful camaraderie behind it, Two Friends: Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass (public library) by Dean Robbins, illustrated by Selina Alko and Sean Qualls, tells the story of these two pioneering lives entwined in friendship through an imaginary evening of tea and cake."
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Jim Lerman
July 10, 2020 2:22 PM
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Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are a great way to learn more and practice your creative thinking skills with leading universities around the world. We found twelve FREE MOOCs offered across Coursera, Edx, and Future Learn. Below you will find the links to the MOOCs, along with their course descriptions from their websites.
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Jim Lerman
from Into the Driver's Seat
July 4, 2020 12:53 PM
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"The U.S. celebrates this Independence Day amid nationwide protests and calls for systemic reforms. In this short film, five young descendants of Frederick Douglass read and respond to excerpts of his famous speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" which asks all of us to consider America's long history of denying equal rights to Black Americans. "A text version of the full speech is available here. "This video was inspired by Jennifer Crandall's documentary project "Whitman, Alabama". Visit whitmanalabama.com."
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Jim Lerman
from Cultivating Creativity
July 2, 2020 5:09 PM
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INTERdependence Day :: Saturday, July 4 - 4 PM :: Washington Square Park, NYC
This Saturday at Washington Square Park, NYC. The Blacksmiths & The Wide Awakes are coming together again for INTERdependence Day!
INTERdependence Day aspires to the promise of America more than Independence ever could and more than our violent colonial structures ever have. With an evening of powerful live music and dance performances, speakers, films & more, we will march into THE FUTURE, toward a new kind of connectivity celebrating & centering Black life and marking REAL FREEDOM FOR ALL PEOPLE!
SAFETY FIRST: WEAR A MASK!
WEAR RED/WHITE!
ALL ARE WELCOME! ------------------------------------------------------- My brilliant daughter, Michela. Co-organizing another great event.
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Jim Lerman
from Cultivating Creativity
July 2, 2020 11:59 AM
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Free Virtual Summer Camp for Kids Ages 7-12 - Starts July 6
This is the text of an email I received today from my gym: I wanted to share some exciting news – Chelsea Piers has partnered with NBC Sports on a free, virtual summer camp for kids ages 7 to 12 years old. The camp features our expert instructors alongside NBC’s in-depth roster of gold medal-winning Olympians, Paralympians, and world champions. Everything starts on Monday, July 6! If you have kids in your family and want to participate, you can sign up here. As always, we encourage you to share our virtual community offerings with your friends, family members and coworkers who would benefit too! Let’s stick together, apart. Thank you for being a member of our community, and I hope that you enjoy the long weekend! Be well, Atlas Gonzalez Membership Consultant Chelsea Piers Fitness 60 Chelsea Piers, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10011 212.336.6062 Live Class Schedule Follow us on Instagram Class Archive on YouTube Take a Virtual Tour
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Jim Lerman
from :: The 4th Era ::
June 5, 2020 2:01 PM
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"What should white teachers learn from the death of George Floyd?"
"Erika Niles is an instructional coordinator in the St. Louis area. She is passionate about ALL students. Twitter: @flyingmonkey13:
"When I first read the question, I wondered if I was the right person to respond. As a White educator, I don't have all the answers. However, all too often, I have seen my Black friends and colleagues asked to do the heavy lifting when it comes to answering questions on racism, and equity. While I know I don't have the same level of expertise and understanding, I also know that we have to stop asking the people experiencing the harm to do to the teaching. It's on White educators to know better, to do better.
"So, what should White teachers learn from the killing of George Floyd?" Jim Lerman's insight: Specifics are offered here.
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Jim Lerman
May 17, 2020 10:14 AM
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"Despite 40-plus years on this big, blue rock, I’ve come to the realization that I don’t actually know all that much. Except how to make web videos. I’ve made hundreds of them over the years and currently create product videos as my day job. Here are some of the tips, tricks, and apps I use on a regular basis to make better videos with a reasonable amount of time, budget, and expertise. My advice is best suited to you if you’re just getting into video making or perhaps have made a handful of videos already and are looking to get a bit more serious."
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Jim Lerman
May 11, 2020 1:19 PM
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In my classes, and especially during the time when I’m writing this—an era of emergency distance learning when time is tight—there are three types of Flash Feedback that I find myself coming to again and again: Targeted Response, Micro-Conferences, and Wise Interventions. Jim Lerman's insight: Very useful article.
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Jim Lerman
May 7, 2020 10:20 AM
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“I have been able to give personal feedback on all 85 of my kids’ work today in under 90 minutes,” says Karen Ervin. “They can hear the tone of my voice!”
“Feedback is the most powerful single modification that enhances achievement. The simplest prescription for improving education must be dollops of feedback,” says John Hattie
Our feedback efforts have relied on face-to-face instruction. What happens in remote teaching and learning situations? The inability to emote while giving feedback is frustrating. In this blog entry, we’ll discuss a new solution for voice feedback in G Suite EDU’s products. Those products include Google Docs, Google Classroom, Slides, and Sheets.
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Jim Lerman
from Into the Driver's Seat
May 5, 2020 12:22 PM
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"Talking out of turn. Destroying classroom materials. Disrespecting teachers. Blurting out answers during tests. Students pushing, kicking, hitting one another and even rolling on the ground. This is what happens in my school every single day.
"You may think I’m joking, but I swear I’m not.
"Based on my peers’ behavior, you might guess that I’m in second or fourth grade. But I’m actually about to enter high school in New York City, and, during my three years of middle school, these sorts of disruptions occurred repeatedly in any given 42-minute class period.
"That’s why I’m in favor of the distance learning the New York City school system instituted when the coronavirus pandemic hit. If our schools use this experience to understand how to better support teachers in the classroom, then students will have a shot at learning more effectively when we return.
Let me explain why." Jim Lerman's insight: Fascinating account from an 8th grade student. To me, this shows, rather definitively, that all students do not learn alike (Something most teachers come to know early in their careers.). Rather than aspiring to a one-style-fits-all approach to educating (schooling) students, as we work toward figuring out what schooling will be like post-quarantine, we ought, most seriously, to consider a variety of delivery systems. AND WHAT ABOUT HOW WELL THIS STUDENT WRITES?! JUST TERRIFIC.
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Jim Lerman
from Cultivating Creativity
April 29, 2020 1:12 PM
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"This page is a reading list sharing the best books to read in various categories based on many hours of reading and research. You’ll find more than 100 good books to read, organized by category.
This is a reading list for people who don’t have time for unimportant books. I only list the best books to read in each category. You can be sure that each one is fantastic and will be worth your time.
"Want to keep things simple? Check out the “10 Best” lists under the Start Here section to get some great book recommendations without feeling overwhelmed by all the options."
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Jim Lerman
April 26, 2020 2:56 PM
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As school buildings across the country and around the world continue to be closed due to social distancing measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, a new reality has settled in. Educators are adapting to remote teaching, parents are navigating schooling from home, and students are working hard (or not) to keep up with it all.
We see this unfolding in real-time on Flipboard. New magazines like “Schooling during Coronavirus” and “Free Courses and Learning 2020” are popping up on the platform, and on Twitter we noticed an uptick in educators sharing their Flipboard magazines as resources for their peers.
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Jim Lerman
April 26, 2020 1:03 AM
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Jim Lerman's insight: The virtual curriculum unit available here is on the topic of VIRTUE. Click on the headline or the image above to go to a form to fill out. Once the form is completed the curriculum will be provided. Freedom Writers is the non-profit organization founded by Erin Gruenwald and was the subject of the 2007 hit film Freedom Writers, starring Hilary Swank. "This week's curriculum theme is VIRTUE. "We've included Original Freedom Writers Shanate and Donald reading diary entries and poetry from The Freedom Writers Diary demonstrating VIRTUE. Through sharing their own unique life experiences, they also reflect on key aspects of VIRTUE like courage and respect. We have also included scenes and lesson plans from our feature film and documentary that show how and why the students of Room 203 chose the name the "Freedom Writers" to carry on the VIRTUOUS legacy of our heroic namesake, the Freedom Riders.
"Finally, we are including Freedom Writers Podcast Episode 3, "Freedom Rides: How to Get Into 'Good Trouble'", featuring the life-long activist, Freedom Rider, and Congressman John Lewis as well as his seat-mate on the historic Freedom Ride, Jim Zwerg. In addition to the episode's original audio and transcribed forms, we are also offering original lesson plans and exercises that will help you and your students better understand the value of being VIRTUOUS in the face of adversity.
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Jim Lerman
from Into the Driver's Seat
July 10, 2020 2:30 PM
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"Marvel Entertainment and Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, today announced a multi-year Original Graphic Novel program featuring some of Marvel’s most iconic Super Heroes including Miles Morales, Kamala Khan, Shuri and more! These new stories will launch as part of Scholastic’s Graphix Media line, building from the success of Marvel and Scholastic’s prose collaboration program that kicked off earlier this year. "Next spring, Marvel and Scholastic’s new OGNs will make their debut with Miles Morales: Shock Waves, written by bestselling author Justin A. Reynolds (Opposite of Always and the forthcoming novel, Early Departures) with art by Eisner Award-nominated artist Pablo Leon (The Journey)! Following one of Marvel’s most popular characters, Miles Morales: Shock Waves will introduce readers to a riveting new story that will thrill both new and well-versed comics readers alike."
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Jim Lerman
from Into the Driver's Seat
July 10, 2020 2:13 PM
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"Every school day, we choose an important or interesting Times article to feature in our Lesson of the Day and pair it with learning activities and critical thinking questions. As you might expect, many of these lessons respond to major news events, such as the coronavirus pandemic, the impeachment of President Trump and the protests for racial justice following the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis. "We encourage you to bookmark this list and look through the various topics. Students might want to pick interesting lessons to complete over the summer. Teachers might want to choose relevant ones to include in their curriculum. On Sept. 8, we’ll begin publishing new daily lesson plans for the 2020-21 school year."
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Jim Lerman
July 3, 2020 8:10 AM
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Jim Lerman
from Cultivating Creativity
July 2, 2020 12:12 PM
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The system that killed George Floyd and the system that raised and educated the cop who killed him are the same. And in the same way that folks are tired of the viral Black death—protest—fake trial—acquittal—rinse and repeat cycle, I am tired of folks acting like there’s no direct connection between the schools where White children sit and the street corners where they choke out Black life.
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Jim Lerman
from Cultivating Creativity
June 17, 2020 12:45 PM
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Special Protest, This Friday 6/19, Starts 3 PM in NYC
My daughter, Michela Marino Lerman, is co-coordinating this protest, so it's sure to be very special. Many musicians and performers will participate. Starting at 110th St. and Malcolm X Blvd. and going to Columbus Circle. Please share with anyone you think might be interested.
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Jim Lerman
from Into the Driver's Seat
June 5, 2020 8:29 AM
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Digital storytelling is a great way for teachers to encourage the creative use of technology in learning. The process can be used with almost any subject, and with the abundance of apps and tools available, there’s one that’s right for every classroom.
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Jim Lerman
from Cultivating Creativity
May 15, 2020 11:09 AM
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Write or film your own film review just like a movie critic! Use the questions listed below to help get your opinions and observations in order. Jim Lerman's insight: Great instructions on how to get your students organized to write and/or film their own film reviews. Obviously, this could be extended to books, video games, live theatrical productions, art, and more. Very practical and well thought out. Grades 4 and up, through to adults. Highly recommended.
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Jim Lerman
from Into the Driver's Seat
May 8, 2020 10:20 AM
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"For our first-ever STEM Writing Contest, The Learning Network teamed up with Science News to challenge teenagers to choose a STEM-related question, concept or issue that interested them and, in 500 words or fewer, explain it to a general audience in a clear and engaging way. "But what set our winners apart wasn’t just what they wrote about or the evidence they drew on to support it — it was the way they skillfully explained their topics so a general audience could understand them. This was a writing contest, after all. With engaging hooks, relatable analogies, clever metaphors and a strong sense of voice, these writers not only helped translate complex subjects; they also made them enjoyable to read. "But don’t take our word for it. We’re publishing the eight winning essays in full and you can read them for yourselves by clicking on the links to their work below. We hope, like us, you’ll learn something new and have fun doing it."
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Jim Lerman
from Into the Driver's Seat
May 7, 2020 10:17 AM
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"I would be interested in learning how to do a book club with my students online. I want to focus on short stories for 5 – 8th grade boys to improve their reading comprehension skills and vocabulary.
-Lydia
"Dear Lydia,
Thank you for your question. Making a book club come alive in a virtual space can be tough, but there are many resources available online that you can follow."
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Jim Lerman
May 1, 2020 5:45 PM
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"Are you at home with a young child (or children) who is between the ages of four and eight? We want to offer manageable and fun ways to think about writing that might give you and your child something to do together while providing structured writing practice. In this overview, we offer a sense of how you might help your young writer grow. Then we offer four cycles of exploration and writing for you to try out. You can do these activities with your children to give them something to learn and talk and write about.
"If you are wondering what “counts” as writing, you might find this article helpful. Spoiler alert: all of it—the drawing, the scribbles and squiggles—is approximation on the way to writing; and just as we celebrate baby talk as an approximation of adult language, we want to celebrate all the steps your child is taking on the way to becoming a full-fledged adult writer.
"Building on the work of our colleagues—Eileen G. Feldgus and Isabell Cardonick, authors along with Richard Gentry, of the book Kid Writing in the 21st Century: a Systematic Approach to Phonics, Spelling, and Writing Workshop—we are going to share four simple ideas to support you as you take up the role of writing mentor to your child during this time of interrupted schooling. To give you a view of what we are aiming at, we share this video of an elementary school principal in Philadelphia talking about why this program has been powerful for young writers in his school:"
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Jim Lerman
from Cultivating Creativity
April 28, 2020 12:47 AM
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For the adults in the house, trying to do their own jobs while helping children with class work has become one of the most trying aspects of the pandemic.
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Jim Lerman
April 26, 2020 2:19 AM
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Cognitive load theory has been described as one of the most important discussions in modern psychology that educators need to be familiar with. Natalie Wexler looks at what the implications of this theory are for the way we teach writing, and what it means in the classroom.
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