Roundup of Education Headlines 12.9.14

If you’re like me, December is an extra-busy month. I’m trying to wrap up many projects at the same time that the demands of family time and holiday celebrations are increasing. So here’s a short and sweet dose of some of the latest headlines in the world of education, along with encouragement to take care of yourself! Click on the titles below for links to the articles.

More Accurate Autism Diagnoses

This a small research study, but it indicates that we may have a more accurate way to diagnose autism soon.

Using a Popular Video Game in Education

I’m seeing more and more educators using Minecraft in their lessons. At a homeschooling expo I attended recently, there were several vendors for programs that used Minecraft to teach math and computer coding. Check out this article for some tips about teaching math using this popular video game.

Teaching Kids to Surf the Web for Learning

Have parents who are teaching their children how to use the Internet responsibly? How about how to conduct internet searches? This is a good general article with great tips.

Get the Extra Energy You Need

A lot of education consultants “burn the candle at both ends.” If you’re feeling the effects of doing this too long, read this article. The author is a highly-respected authority on leadership and productivity, and the former CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishing. Take his word for it and grab a pillow!

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