Digital Poetry Performance

Last week, we talked about reading fluency in my reading methods class. The students tried creating a digital poetry performance using Microsoft Movie Maker. We kept it simple and uploaded digital pictures or pictures on the web. The result is a great technique for encouraging fluency! Students will practice over and over and then can listen to themselves (both will promote fluent readers)! Check out some of our videos!

What are the Candidates' Stances on Education

Politically, this is a really exciting time. Do you know how the candidates stand on education issues? Click here to check it out!

Are Teachers Ready for 21st Century Learning?

Are Teachers Ready for 21st Century Learning?

Teacher Magazine has a dialog that you can contribute to. What do you think?

An unprecedented level of discussion about 21st Century learning and its impact on teachers’ work has taken place in the Teacher Leaders Network discussion group recently. Among the many topics covered: Internet safety and cyber-bullying; growing up online; the risk of teachers becoming “irrelevant”; the frustrations caused by school firewalls; and the distinction between digital tools and digitally-infused learning.