Choice Lit Topic: Digital Literacy
Thoreau once wrote we are in danger of becoming the “tool of our tools,” but it’s doubtful he envisioned a day when there would be so much technology hardware and software to distract and empower us at the same time. Teachers who are grappling with iPads, laptops, kid blogs and cellphones in classrooms share their triumphs and struggles here.
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Tweeting an Author
Katherine Sokolowski helps Amelia send a tweet to a favorite author.
Twitter Chats and Professional Development
Networking and learning with other educators has always been fun and inspirational for me. I enjoy going to literacy conferences and meeting all kinds of wonderful minds. In the past...
Photo Booth and Young Readers
How many times had I seen that Photo Booth icon on my laptop but not really given it much thought? How many times did I think of Photo Booth as...
Using 9/11 Research to Build Community and Writing Process
It seems unreal to me that the students who sit in front of me have no personal knowledge of the events that transpired on September 11, 2001. To them, it’s...
Teaching Passion and Tech Tools: A Conversation with Angela Maiers (PODCAST)
Franki Sibberson chats with Angela Maiers about teaching passion and new tech tools. Angela is the author of The Passion-Driven Classroom and many other resources for teachers. You can learn...
Using Skype in the Classroom
When I plan for the year I map out field trips, read alouds, and writing units. Iin recent years I've added Skype visits to the calendar. Skype is something I...
