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Annenberg study of 6 different high school literacy coaches

Created by a high school student.  No need to download anything.  Works well on a white board

Although this is designed for high school, lower grades could adapt some of the ideas.

 tool that allows for quickly and easily designing posters, signs, fliers and more, allowing for a variety of customizations with backgrounds, clipart, and text, while also allowing users to upload and use their own pictures.  My own high school kids have used it to complete one page posters referred to as visual book reports.  Their end products were printed for display purposes in the library, and used for visuals for book-talks done by both the librarians and the students. We even use them in digital frames that loop through pictures at our circulation desk, and students have responded to the "book-reports" created in Poster My Wall by checking out those titles.   The site does not require an account though that is an option, and those opting to use the free version can create professional looking posters and download for printing in minutes.  My school secretary was so impressed with the site she has even used it to create fliers for events and activities at school.   The site is easy enough for even elementary school students.  Like Wordle, my collaborating teachers are finding some very interesting uses for Poster My Wall. Cons?  It is not a replacement to Glogster by any means, but a poster app none the less. (Rec by Cathy Jo Nelson)

This blog is for middle and high school ELA teachers.  This particular entry is about pinterest. 

Great post detailing how to incorporate more reflection and self-assessment. Includes students writing emails to parents, and using google tools to reflect upon assignments.

rec by Pam Griffin.  From NCTE Voices from the Middle. Details a district-wide implementation of five strategies to improve reading comprehension

Abundance of resources about multigenre research projects

Also includes music