Monthly Archives: March 2012

Thoughts about Reading

Posted on by
Reply

A book was recommended in a meeting I attended last week. (Personal recommendations are powerful!)  I got a copy of it and started reading. I couldn’t put it down. It confirmed my thoughts about reading and how we need to provide choice and time for our students to “get the bug” and develop a true love of reading.  The title is The Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller. Miller refers to Stephen Krashen, an ELL expert, and his studies about reading. Stephen Krashen has been advocating free voluntary reading for years as a powerful method to acquire language. In her book, Miller provides examples from her experiences and practical methods to help teachers implement a free reading program in their classrooms. It is a book I would highly recommend!

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/book_whisperer/

 

Prescott: iPads 4 Learning – Session 1

Posted on by
Reply
We had a great turn out on our first “iPads for Learning” session at Prescott on February 28. Twelve teachers were interested in learning about ways to use this tool to engage our 21st century learners.

We shared some “tips and tricks” during the session. Please click here to review them.

Although there are thousands of apps out there, our session focused on three apps that can go the distance. And yes, all three of them were free apps: Toontastic, Doodle Buddy and Show Me. Please click here to review these apps and to learn about a few more.

Other pertinent resources are: Managing iPads and iPads 4 instruction.

We would LOVE to hear from you. Your instructional idea, the app you found, and/or comments about what you learn in the session.

Thanks!