November 26--Tech(not)logy

Technology is so important in our world today. As you may have noticed today, I am a novice when it comes to navigating through the sea of technology, but I still feel it is important for me to step into the water and swim with my students. After all, if I don't, all I will be able to do is stand on the shore and wave as my students sail by. I will also be producing a book trailer with you. I will be eager to learn how to use technology to "hook" a kid on a book.

On the blog for this month I would like you to tell us how things are going with your book club/book trailers. I would also like for you to tell us about the technology you are using in your classrooms. Tonight I went back to HotChalk, and I was able to pull up an interview with a former slave. It was powerful! Please try HotChalk again. Let us know if you take you kids on a Google Earth trip.

Thanks for letting me show you my NCTE pictures. Speaking of audience...my husband and sons were not so interested in seeing all my literacy friends...Thank you for at least acting interested.

Have a wonderful December. I'll be coming to see each of you in December.

November 12 Class Meeting and Assigned Reading

I am so happy that you all are excited about your books you selected for book clubs. How did it make you feel to be able to select your own books? I can't believe that some of you have read or are almost finished with your books already.

Talk to me about "The Importance of Purpose and Audience" chapter. What are the implications for your classroom? How will teaching students these strategies help them evaluate the world around them? Did this chapter change how you think about the assignments you give your students?

PS
I met Kelly Gallagher in New York this past weekend!!!!