In Reading Canada Donawa and Fowler (2013) state that “technology ought to be a seamless, integral part of what [teachers use] in the classrooms, especially in literature classes. Students and teachers want and need a connected classroom” (p. 188). Furthermore, the … Continue reading →
Review 360 by Taylor and Kourtney
Today we will be discussing Review 360 which is a behavior tracking application that is used by school divisions to allow schools to target and solve behavioral issues that students may have. Some of the benefits of the program are … Continue reading →
Time Signs ASL and Taking the “Time” to Reflect
Please feel free to leave some feedback in the comment section: The camera is a bit further back this time; this was a correction I needed to make, as suggest by Nadene via email correspondence who noted that “ASL requires … Continue reading →
Brain-Based Instruction and Accountability
Using multiple intelligences is something I always try to incorporate in my lessons as a teacher. And that made me think: what about with myself? Do I use multiple intelligences to help myself learn? The conclusion I came to is … Continue reading →
Twitter, Networking, and ASL Learning Project
Over the last couple days I have really being feeling the benefits of online learning. I think these photos from my Twitter account show the possibilities that are present when we learn online; collaboration, connection, and networking are just some of … Continue reading →
ASL Places
My first take at ASL places signs: My resources: Bill Vicars “100 Basic Signs” (see: 2:17 to 4:11) Paul Fugate‘s “Places in American Sign Language (ASL)” ASL University – I have been using the quizzes to test myself. For instance, on February … Continue reading →
ELA and Digitial Citizenship Resources and Activities
Resources (as suggested by Donawa and Fowler in Reading Canada Chapter 6). Canadian Review of Materials Quill and Quire Kids’ Books Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Between the Covers The Next Chapter Writers and Company Cross Country Bookshelf Canada Reads Children’s Literature … Continue reading →
To Use Technology or Not to Use Technology: It’s Not Even a Question
Computer Hard Drive Half-Full Today I will be reflecting on Wendy Donawa’s and Leah C. Fowler’s “The YA Reader in the Digital Age” from their book Reading Canada. This chapter focuses on using technology in ELA classrooms. Donawa and Fowler … Continue reading →
