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My students to share My Passion

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

The beginning of the school year is growing closer by the minute. As it does, I wonder if the students in my classes this year will share my passion for learning new things and will be willing to explore new ways of responding to their reading. That’s the excitement of every new year–what new worlds [...]

Getting ready for the new year!

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

It’s that time again . . . a new year!  And just like a new pair of  shoes, that I never know how they really fit until I wear them for a day or two, I’m getting new classes. I’m hoping that my new students will embrace using technology. Last year I had two classes of the same [...]

Technology

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

Using digital book talks enlivens novels for students. Words on a page are in my world; visuals and music on a screen is their world. Students love the challenge of presenting the text in a new way using visuals, music and technology.

Success!

Saturday, July 19th, 2008

Testimonial