Archive for the 'News and Notes' Category
The Northern Nevada Writing Project: Our Mini Lesson of the Month Network
Here is a link to a resource that Sheila sent along to me. I know the webmaster and others at the Northern Nevada Writing Project, and I encourage you to sign up for this free service!
Sign up for “The Mini Lesson of the Month” e-mail network today! Receive free, quality lessons every month in [...]
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ENG 315 Podcast 6 - Blog Version (4-13-08)
This podcast includes interviews from Bright Ideas 2008 including notable author Chris Crutcher and students from ENG 315: Jen, Michelle, and Sarah.
ENG 315 Podcast 6 - Blog Version (4-13-08)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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