#046 – Of Screen time and cliffhangers

Welcome back to the weekly edition of OpenEd Daily! Here's a look back at the week that was...

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💡 THOUGHTS

Trust: The Secret Sauce of High-Stakes Learning 🤝 - Mark Hyatt of Falcon AeroLab reminds us: "Trust is the miracle ingredient." Whether you're flying planes or managing a classroom, without trust, the whole system falls apart.

Memory: More Showroom, Less Storeroom 🧠 - Real learning isn't about filling a bucket with facts, but lighting a fire of understanding. Train kids to assimilate and connect dots, not just collect them.

You're More Qualified Than You Think 🏆 - Feeling unqualified to teach your child? Relax! Your job is to curate experiences, not lecture. Trust in your child's innate desire to learn.

📊 TRENDS

Gen Z's Tech Skepticism: "Apple Vision Pro. Like, what even is that?" 🤔 - Not all young people are rushing to embrace the newest technologies. Some are questioning the impact of constant connectivity and preferring "IRL" interactions.

The Comparison Trap: Keeping Up with the Johnsons 👀 - Stop comparing your homeschool journey to others. Your "normal" might be someone else's breakthrough. You're pioneering the future of education!

The Great Standardized Testing Shell Game Continues 🎲 - States are lowering proficiency benchmarks, making more kids "proficient" overnight. But if we keep changing the ruler, maybe we're measuring the wrong thing.

🔨 TOOLS

Nature Kids Connect: Learning in the Great Outdoors 🌳 - A nature co-op in Utah offering weekly nature-based learning experiences, and emphasizing connection to nature, resilience, and outdoor skills.

Sensory Processing 101🧘‍♀️ - Neurodivergent brains process sensory input differently. Learn about the “8 senses” and strategies for supporting sensory needs in this free training.

The Cliffhanger Technique to Supercharge Your Read-Alouds 📚 - Want to boost engagement during story time? Try stopping at the good parts! It builds anticipation, enhances engagement, and teaches patience.

(MEME) OF THE WEEK

For some letters, it just feels right when you say it faster...

That's all for this week, folks! Have a great weekend.

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