Archive for March, 2008
Another Genre: Timelines
For those of you looking for another genre for your inquiry project, you might think about creating a timeline using xtimeline. Check out the article from Edutopia, then go try to create a timeline!
Timelines 2.0: A Fun, Easy, and Free Classroom Tool | Edutopia
Timelines are one of the most useful and effective tools [...]
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Words of Wisdom from Jonathan Kozol
As we move to the end of the semester and student teacher gets that much closer, it is worth pausing to consider the wider field of education and what challenges you may face. Kozol has been a passionate voice for all students and teachers over the years, and this article from Edutopia reminds us of [...]
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IRB Approval for ENG 315 Inquiry Projects
Good news for those of you who want to share your inquiry work beyond our ENG 315 class — CMU’s Institutional Review Board has granted us permission to do the research!
So, this message applies to you if you plan to put any or all of your work online, or if you want to use the [...]
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Cover Letters Used By Applicants to Apply for a Career in Education - Job Search Secrets
Here is another genre for you to consider as an option in your portfolio: cover letters. Like the profile you create in online spaces such as Teach English or Facebook, your cover letter reveals a great deal about your personality and interests. Here are some tips from “Job Search Secrets” about writing an effective cover [...]
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Notes on Three Digital Storytelling Sessions
Using Technology to Tell Stories
Notes from Presentations about Digital Storytelling at SITE 2008Posted by hickstro on March 5, 2008
This week, I am at SITE 2008, preparing for a presentation on Project WRITE tomorrow. Today, I will try to blog from some of the sessions (as wifi will allow). Here are three sessions on digital storytelling [...]
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