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Teachers.Net Gazette Vol.5 No.10 October 2008

Cover Story by Eric P. Jensen
A Fresh Look at
Brain-Based Education


More than 20 years since it was first suggested that there could be connections between brain function and educational practice, and in the face of all the evidence that has now accumulated to support this notion, BBE guru Eric Jensen urges educators to take full advantage of the relevant knowledge from a variety of scientific disciplines.


Harry & Rosemary Wong: Effective Teaching
Boaz City Schools:
Professional Learning Teams

Columns
»Change Isn’t Just for PoliticsCheryl Sigmon
»Are you an Informal Teacher-Leader?Hal Portner
»Strategies to Meet Standards, Promote Reading and Boost SkillsSue Gruber
»Helping Children Cope with LossLeah Davies
»The Future Votes NowTodd R. Nelson
»The Brain and SleepMarvin Marshall
»The Busy Educator's Monthly FiveMarjan Glavac
»Dear Barbara - Advice for SubsBarbara Pressman
»My Supervisor Hates Me! & Are These Kids Just Crazy?Kioni Carter

Articles
»Curriculum Happens
»Spam! Spam! and More Spam!
»FHA-Hero Program Creates Leaders
»October 2008 Writing Prompts
»A “Disruptive Behavior” Plan
»More Than A Desk - Changing the Learning Environment
»A Teaching Guide for Night Journey to Vicksburg
»Computers in the Classroom
»Silent Mentoring
»Cyberbullying Tips for Educators
»Perfectly Normal

Features
»The T-Netters Who Saved My Life
»Teacher Starts Rock Band to Help Students Learn
»Printable Worksheets & Teaching Aids
»School Photographs for October 2008
»Lessons, Resources and Theme Activities: October 2008
»Video Bytes: Brain Based Education, Monday Morning, Rockin' the Standards and More
»Today Is... Daily Commemoration for October 2008
»Live on Teachers.Net: October 2008
»The Lighter Side of Teaching
»Apple Seeds: Inspiring Quotes for Teachers
»Alternatives to Halloween Party and Costumes
»Newsdesk: Events & Opportunities for Teachers


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Applying brain-based learning strategies; Critters celebrating TGIF! Rockin’ the Standards, Star Trek rap, and 21st Century skills are this month’s short video treats! Also, a form for suggesting YOUR favorite streaming videos!
by Kathleen Alape Carpenter
Regular Feature for the Gazette
October 1, 2008

A Utopian School Based on Eric Jensen's Brain Based Learning theories
(Click here to read an article by Eric Jensen)
A student’s plan for practical application of BBL principles. (7:48) www.youtube.com/watch?v=flOFOYYW2MI

Brain Education
A 5 step process for improving brain functioning for learning. (7:33)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nOL__MC6KI

Friday vs. Monday (performed hilariously by critters)
Recommended by a-b-c-Dee on the Main Chatboard:
“It's this time of the year we can appreciate this video the most! Here is a cute video of what it’s like going to work on Monday and coming home on Friday.” (0:43)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7Vdn8Nf3jY

Did You Know III
Referenced in Todd Nelson’s article, “The Future Votes Now”
Fascinating facts about 21st century skills, classrooms and the Global Economy. (9:30)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7J_ereCiTo

Make It So - Star Trek’s Picard Song Music Video
Referenced in Hal Portner’s article,
“Are You An Informal Teacher-Leader?” (3:43)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddEIICbllAI

Triangle Song by Rockin' the Standards
Based upon the belief that music and movement help kids memorize concepts, Rockin’ the Standards presents math concepts in catchy rock songs. (1:11)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qye37PEMUL0

Please send your favorite YouTube videos to kathleen@teachers.net. We'll consider all submissions for future Video Bytes!



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