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Reading aloud is the foundation for literacy development. It is the single most important activity for reading success (Bredekamp, Copple, & Neuman, 2000).It provides children with a demonstration of phrased, fluent reading (Fountas & Pinnell, 1996).It reveals the rewards of reading, and develops the listener’s interest in books and desire to be a reader (Mooney, 1990).Listening to others read develops key understanding and skills, such as an appreciation for how a story is written and familiarity with book conventions, such as “once upon a time” and “happily ever after” (Bredekamp et al., 2000).Reading aloud to children helps them develop and improve literacy skills — reading, writing, speaking, and listening. And since children listen on a higher level than they read, listening to other readers stimulates growth and understanding of vocabulary and language patterns. ( www.educationworld.com, 2017).
Via Karen Bonanno
This morning I received an email from a reader who was looking for an alternative to Kahoot. He wrote, "I would love to have the same se
Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
In 1975, the United Nations declared March to be International Women's History Month and March 8 International Women's Day. Later, in 1981, several women's groups convinced Congress to declare a national Women's History Week in the United States. In 1987, after lobbying by the National Women's History Project, Congress expanded the week to a month. The…
Via Cyndi Danner-Kuhn
“You’re never alone if you have a good book. A good story, fiction or nonfiction, can open up the imagination for problem solving and critical thinking, or just for working through the tough spots in life. A truly good story sucks you in, and opens up a whole new world.”
Via John Evans, Karen Bonanno
It really is amazing what you can accomplish with a simple idea, a few alligator clips, tin foil, some curiosity and a sense of wonder. Check out the Makey Makey Whack A Mole game!
Via John Evans
Alright – let’s dive right in! When we first got started, the only knowledge we had of utilizing a STEAM station in the classroom, was what we read. We were a bit nervous at first because the task seemed daunting and oh…we had ZERO space for all of the things we thought we needed! What we discovered, however, was that the setup was much easier than we had anticipated. We each chose a corner in our classrooms devoted to creating. Laura’s was called “Tinker Town” and Jess called hers “Imagination Station.” We filled it with things we already had in the classroom. We basically searched for easily manipulated recyclable items to put in bins (ie. q-tips, cotton balls, yarn, pipe cleaners, paper towel rolls, cardboard, tape, etc.) Our STEAM stations became the perfect place to house those extra odds and ends we always saved in our closets because we would “need it someday.”
We knew we wanted the creating to be authentic, so we decided that each STEAM activity would connect to a piece of literature. We started simple.
Via John Evans
AASL’s Standards for the 21st-Century Learner mandate that we equip our students with the skills they need to pursue lifelong learning. The Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards all advocate for genuine student inquiry, and the best thinkers in education are demanding that students take a…
Via Dave Wee
The Little Prince, Astrid Lindgren, the Brothers Grimm, made us readers. But they came to English years ago—where’s all the stuff that’s happened since?
Via Jennifer Cowley
It’s no secret that kids learn better when teachers provide learning activities that keep them engaged. Teachers work tirelessly to plan engaging lessons that capture and keep the interests of their students, thereby making content more accessible. However, teachers continue to feel the daunting pre
Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
The old model of a teacher delivering a one-way message through a lecture is no longer engaging 21st-century students.
Via Ana Cristina Pratas
Gamestar Mechanic is a gaming platform where students grades 4 to 9 get to learn how to design their own games using the learning principles of game design. Gamester Mechanic features three main components to engage students in game-based learning: the Quest, Workshop and Game Alley.
Via John Evans, Karen Bonanno
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Reading aloud is the foundation for literacy development. It is the single most important activity for reading success (Bredekamp, Copple, & Neuman, 2000).It provides children with a demonstration of phrased, fluent reading (Fountas & Pinnell, 1996).It reveals the rewards of reading, and develops the listener’s interest in books and desire to be a reader (Mooney, 1990).Listening to others read develops key understanding and skills, such as an appreciation for how a story is written and familiarity with book conventions, such as “once upon a time” and “happily ever after” (Bredekamp et al., 2000).Reading aloud to children helps them develop and improve literacy skills — reading, writing, speaking, and listening. And since children listen on a higher level than they read, listening to other readers stimulates growth and understanding of vocabulary and language patterns. ( www.educationworld.com, 2017).
Via Karen Bonanno
Adding “And Then The Murders Began” As The Second Sentence Of Any Book Makes It Instantly Better
Via Jennifer Cowley
"Let's be clear, there's no such thing as "alternative facts."
The same fact can be used by different people to support alternative opinions, but the facts don't change. Different people can use the same facts to emphasize alternative ideas or to inform different theories, but the facts remain the same. Facts are non-partisan. Facts alone are neutral. It's what we do with them that becomes controversial.
That said, there's a not so old saying that goes "we are drowning in information, but starving for knowledge." (Note: the fact that this saying is attributed to at least 5 different people when I do a quick search for the author is an irony that has not escaped me, but I digress). These days, getting answers to your questions is just about the easiest thing in the world. Getting the right answer is more challenging. Librarians (and Neil Gaiman) have known this for years, but one thing is certain, in the information age, discerning fact from fiction is THE "21st century skill."
Via John Evans
School culture refers to the way teachers and other staff members work together and the set of beliefs, values, and assumptions they share. A positive school climate and school culture promote students’ ability to learn (ASCD, 2017). Students, staff, administration,... Read More ›
Via Karen Bonanno
“You may think you are prepared for a post-truth world, in which political appeals to emotion count for more than statements of verifiable fact,” writes Margaret Sullivan, media columnist for The Washington Post. “But now it’s time to cross another bridge—into a world without facts. Or, more precisely, where facts do not matter a whit.”
Because I teach American history, government, and journalism in high school, Sullivan’s words hit close to home. I spoke with my students about Mary Beth Hertz’s Edutopia post “Battling Fake News in the Classroom,” and I sensed that many of my students, while skilled at what Hertz fittingly calls “crap detection,” were still deeply troubled by what they characterized as a growing public aversion to the truth.
When politicians and thought leaders can’t or won’t agree on a basic set of facts, how can we motivate students for the noble pursuit of truth and help them see why it still matters? "
Via John Evans
The University of Florida's Digital Collections offers ahuge library of digitized children's books. All of the children's books in the collection can be read online. Reading the books online could be a bit difficult for some as there is a border with menus surrounding each page of the books. To avoid that, you can print all of the books for free. The printed version does not display anything but the book as it was scanned.
Via Karen Bonanno
This STEM-based movement spurs critical thinking and creativity.
Via Karen Bonanno
Results day can be stressful and traumatic for students, but employers are interested as much in the skills that will help a new employee fit into their business as in their academic performance.
Via Ana Cristina Pratas
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Use these effective classroom management tips to deal with difficult students who tend to act out.
Here are 40 of some of the best learning quotes out there on the Web, collected from some of history's best and most brilliant minds.
Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
You see, we're not building one space 5,000 times. We're building the space that our kids, teachers, and community need. And it's ok to be different from someone else's space.
Via Karen Bonanno
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What's the sound of one thumb rising?
I hear a man trapped in filter bubbles, drowning in a torrent of robot generated 'news'.
Fascinating article.
What does it mean - "like" on FB? Check this article and you will find out. #facebook #filterbubble #advertising
FASCINATING experiment! - Reason # 201 why I broke up w/ FB!
The Daring Librarian: Dear Facebook, We Need to Talk