We were asked on Sunday at the Digital Literacy Summer Institute to watch Matt Harding’s video: Dancing to Connect to a Global Tribe and his This I Believe statement. If you haven’t […]
The Power and Questions of Revision
Just over a month ago I was asked to write a chapter for a book dealing with Technology and writing. Another colleague and I had originally submitted a proposal for the book and […]
Digital Portfolio Resources – Technology & Writing: New Approaches to Literacy Competency
Below you will find many resources for using digital portfolios in the classroom. Comment with any questions! Digital Portfolio Websites http://www.michiganportfolios.org/ http://electronicportfolios.com Book Resources on Portfolios The Digital Writing Workshop by Troy Hicks […]
CCSS Does Not Mean an S.O.S.
It feels good to take on a different format of writing with me writing this blog, I am not going to lie. It has been over a month since my last post. […]
Just Hanging Out…and Learning
This week has been crazy to say the least. On the other hand, it has been phenomenal! Tuesday, my 2nd hour seventh grade class began an adventure I felt was worth taking. […]
Ode to the Narrative.
I am not sure if it is an appropriate title or not, but I just completed the first of four Google Hangouts I am having this week. I met with CRWP colleagues […]
Steady is the Pace
Recently I received an evaluation. I want to say how thankful I am for an administrator who offers constructive feedback. I often wonder how many teachers would take that constructive criticism personally or […]
Teaching Students to Reflect on Their Writing
Recently I came to the conclusion middle school students need instruction on how to effectively reflect on their writing. I just got done handing back my 7th graders book reviews. My classroom […]
Will the Common Core Burn Out Teachers?
I am almost 1/2 way through the 3rd marking period and I am not going to lie, I am exhausted. Now, I do have a full plate when it comes to everything […]
Myths as Informational Reading and Text
No, your not seeing things! I actually wrote the title you see before you. Last year was my first year teaching 7th grade and my first year teaching myths. Last year when […]
