Developing Literacy

May 31, 2008 at 1:17 pm | In Content Area Literacy, Technology, literacy | 16 Comments

The first weekend of this class we started off examining what NYS identifies as essential ELA standards for reading/writing/listening/speaking K-12. Since then we’ve built bridges by implementing literacy strategies into the content areas to strengthen student learning and understanding. Learning to effectively use literacy strategies in the content areas is challenging in itself for new teachers. Now think about the larger picture of 21st century literacies. Click here to read what The National Council of Teachers of English writes on the subject. To further examine the changing view of literacy, go to the K12 Online Conference site and watch the presentation by Clarence Fisher entitled, “Globally Literate” and read the comments about the presentation.

How have these or other sources further changed and/or challenged your thinking about 21st century literacy?

Say Hello

May 21, 2008 at 9:53 pm | In uncategorized | 6 Comments

As you were exploring the world of blogging last week, did you happen to visit What It’s Like on the Inside blog?  The Science Goddess, author of the blog, has graciously acknowledged our class in her recent post, Postpourri.  Visit the blog, read the linked posts to previous GMST 525 classes, explore the archived posts, and check out her blogroll.  There is bound to be something you can connect with professionally.  Most importantly, leave a comment on her blog.

Why Blogging?

May 17, 2008 at 2:17 pm | In uncategorized | 23 Comments

Konrad Glogowski writes in his post, Towards Reflective BlogTalk,

“Blogging is not about choosing a topic and writing responses for the rest of the term. It is about meaningful, thoughtful engagement with ideas.”

After exploring other educational blogs, what are your initial thoughts about using this tool to develop content area literacy? What blog(s) have you found of professional interest?

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