TECH TIP: The Google Year in Search
One of my favorite moments of the year is when Google releases its Year in Search. It encapsulates those moments that captured our common attention. For a two minute feel good moment, watch the video:
If you want to go down more rabbit holes, you can also take a look at what was trending both nationwide or locally.
BOOK TIP: An Article on Faculty Supporting Student Mental Health
This article from Inside Higher Ed Training Faculty to Support Student Mental Health included some good specific things teachers can do to help students who might be in distress. The article referenced a guide that Boston University and the JED Foundation put together for faculty to support student mental health. It is 9 pages, a quick read. I've attached it to this email if you are interested, as these can be difficult times for many of our students (and us).