The Best Teacher Resources of 2020

Resources reigned in 2020 especially with the new normal in teaching and learning. Topics of the year trended toward culturally responsive teaching and anti-racism work, online and hybrid teaching and learning, and mental health challenges faced by many. Teachers were flooded with helpful free subscriptions and articles a plenty. But time is often of the essence (and a commodity educators lack), so with that in mind, we’ve curated the best resources of 2020! We trust these will be helpful to you as you move into a brand new 2021 filled with hope, learning, and peace.

Books:

Unstressed – Dr. Alane Daugherty writes about managing stress through positive emotions. (Learners Edge chose this book for Course 5116.)
This Book is Anti-Racist – Tiffany Jewel’s book is good for young people and adults. It’s reflective, informative and hopeful!
Balance with Blended Learning – Catlin Tucker shares her ideas for reimaging learning and reclaiming your life.

Blogs and Articles:

Mindshift – Explore the future of learning!
The Chalk Blog – Find relevant advice and applicable strategies to implement right away.
Tchers Voice – Uncover diverse techniques to help students grow.
Youth Voices – Revel in this student written blog with concrete examples of ongoing discussions.

Videos and Films:

LIKE – A documentary about finding balance in a digital world.
Love Them First: Lessons from Lucy Laney Elementary – One year and one principal fights to get her school off “the list”.
Self Care Videos for Teachers – Every teacher likely needs these right now!

Podcasts:

Truth for Teachers – Join author, Angela Watson, for inspirational messages each week.
The Cult of Pedagogy – Jennifer Gonzalez and guests tackle tough topics and provide key takeaways.
TROL (Rapid Transition to Online Learning) – A variety of speakers with useful tips and tricks along with real solutions for those teaching online.

Websites:

Teaching Tolerance – Critical information to teach about active participation in a diverse democracy.
Edutopia – An idea in every article or video!
Common Sense – Media insights for teachers, students, and families.
ReadWriteThink – Resources and lesson plans for language arts including interactivity!

Webinars:

Using Digital Tools to Support Students Learning – Tons of ideas for your online classroom.
Distance Learning Playbook Webinar Series – Meet the authors of The Distance Learning Playbook and discover a few new methods to try.
Understanding Anxiety – A three-part series on anxiety and the impacts to students, teachers, and schools.