Getting to the point

Ever need to summarize something?  Or have a student who would benefit with a more concise version of the text?  SMMRY  might be the answer.  You can paste in text, upload a file or enter a url. There are even settings (and you can select the number of sentences in your summary results).  For a complete review of the site by TeachersFirst, please click here.

Empowering all learners

This was the topic of an October newsletter from TeachersFirst.  Please click here to see their suggested resources.  From tools for summaries to reading sites, there is a wealth of information in these sites.

Creating the ripple effect

I really liked the message in Inclusion: Be the Ripple Effect in Your School by Elizabeth Stein.  I think these sentences really hit home:

✻ Ditch any ableist views: View learners through a strengths-based lens. Focus on variability—not disability. Stop unnecessarily (and unintentionally) stigmatizing and limiting students who deserve opportunities to apply their abilities in striving to be their personal best.

We each need to ensure that all our learners have opportunities and the chance to succeed!  See the suggestions at the end of Elizabeth’s post.