Archive for February, 2008
Exploring Content Management Systems for Teaching
As you consider the ways that you will want to organize your classroom, I hope that you consider blogs, wikis, and social networks as a part of your overall plan. We have seen how they work in ENG 315, and have potential to support you as individual and collaborative writers.
Also, you may want to [...]
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Litzenburger Fiction Writing Award
THE
SEVENTH ANNUAL
GOW LITZENBURGER AWARD
IN UNDERGRADUATE FICTION WRITING
$300 FIRST PLACE PRIZE
The contest is open to all CMU undergraduate students registered in at least one English or creative writing course.
Submission deadline: Friday, MARCH 21ST.
Submission guidelines: Please submit one short story, a maximum of 30 typed and double-spaced pages of fiction.
All stories must include a cover [...]
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Reading, Writing and iPods? - Education - redOrbit
For those of you thinking about an inquiry project with a technology angle, the use of iPods and other MP3 devices in the classroom has become quite popular in recent years. This article from my Google News feed highlights a rurual district making use of the technology to support student learning:
iPods loaded with content In [...]
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Podcast 5 - Mid-Semester Updates and Reflections
Enjoy this mid-winter podcast as you prepare for the last week before spring break!
ENG 315 Podcast 5 (2-24-08)
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Six Traits Posters
Hi Everyone,
A link from a classmate, Sherry, who found these posters while searching for other six traits materials:
Six Traits Posters
Six Traits of Writing Posters
Thanks, Sherry!
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Gardner on "The End of Literacy? Don’t Stop Reading.”
Another compelling piece to read and think about for a professional response. Prominent Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner offers his thoughts on the changing nature of literacy. I look forward to hearing some responses from you on this timely op-ed piece from the Washington Post.
The End of Literacy? Don’t Stop Reading.
By Howard Gardner
Sunday, February 17, [...]
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TOWARD A DEFINITION OF 21st-CENTURY LITERACIES
Brand new from the National Council of Teachers of English…
TOWARD A DEFINITION OF 21st-CENTURY LITERACIES
Approved February 15, 2008
Literacy has always been a collection of cultural and communicative practices shared among members of particular groups. As society and technology change, so does literacy. Because technology has increased the intensity and complexity of literate environments, the [...]
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Writing Contest Notice
Given that many of you have an interest in animals, this note from one of your classmates, Lynette, about a writing contest for a good cause may be worth checking out:
I just wanted to let you know that the local animal shelter H.A.T.S., is holding a writing contest. The rules are located at the [...]
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A Teacher’s Perspective on a Technology-Rich School
Again, in thinking about technology and schools, here is an editorial from a teacher at a well-endowed high school about how the staff is dealing with an influx of technology in a new building.
As you read this, think about the perspective that he is taking towards technology: is it just a tool? Is it [...]
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Presidential Election, NCLB, and Technology in Schools
As you think about writing your professional responses for next week, you might consider this article about the presidential campaign, NCLB, and how the candidates view education reform and technology.
When we think about we can do (and want to do) with our students in relation to writing and revising with technology, this election may determine [...]
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