Here is today’s list of links which may be helpful to educators:

• 7 Ways to Become a More Connected Educator Today — If you are reading this, you probably are already a connected educator, using technological and online resources to improve your partitioning of education in your classroom. I know I probably need to be more patient with folks, but I have a difficult time understanding why more people don’t embrace online connections for their own learning and growth. This is the BEST time in the history of the world to be an educator. We have so many opportunities to connect with each other and learn from each other. It still baffles me why so many people struggle to do just that.
• Homecoming, and Going….. — An important reminder that there is more to our existence than just this world, and how a spiritual focus on both the future and the present is important for all of us.
• 8 things to do before bed to have a better day tomorrow — Written from a business perspective, but there might be something there from which all of us can learn. It seems that many educators could learn from these suggestions.
• Using Brain Breaks to Restore Students’ Focus — I encourage all educators to use brain breaks with their students. They are VERY important if you are serious about learning in your classroom.