Ten Takeaway Tips for Critical Thinking

We often talk about how important it is for our students to develop critical thinking skills in order to be literate learners.  Edutopia provides Ten Takeaway Tips for Critical Thinking.

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More Supports for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder

More Supports for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder outlines a plan for students on the spectrum to apply for and succeed in post-secondary education.  Thanks Mette for sharing!

5 Ways to get Better at Twitter

http://www.edudemic.com/get-better-at-twitter/

Edudemic suggests that we ditch the egg, manage twitter feed, 'protect' or 'private', it's okay to unfollow, and find some time. See 5 Ways to get Better at Twitter  for details.

Trendy Concepts in today's Educational Technology Literature

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/02/a-new-educational-technology-cheat.html

Four Traits of Effective Leaders

Read more about how a clear, shared vision, commitment to see it through, enablement to get the task done and accountability are common traits among effective leaders.  Jeremiah Owyang gives details on Four Traits of Effective Leaders.

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Making Adolescence More Adult

In the article "The Big Wait" by Allen & Allen (2010) it suggests that we can combat adolescent restlessness, boredom and apathy by introducing adult-like work into the teenage world. A great read!

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Social Media Trends and Predictions for 2014

See 6 Ways Social Media will Change in 2014!

http://www.edudemic.com/social-media-changes/