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Catherine Barrack

Young Adult Literature in the English Curriculum - 0 views

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    "Many English teachers believe that YAL offers a sophisticated reading option for addressing standards, designing relevant curricula, and engaging twenty-first century young adults in rich discussions of literature and life."
Lily Varner

Our Kindergarten Journey - 0 views

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    This a blog written by a kindergarten teacher that gives a look into everyday life of a kindergarten classroom and how technology is being used!
Jessica Speasr

Should You Listen to Music While Studying? - University of Phoenix - 1 views

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    Article on study done in University of Phoenix as to if music hinders studying or aids. 
Chris Ruether

Why Schools Must Teach Social Networking | Network.Ed - 0 views

  • Students have discovered that learning is no longer bound to the confines of the school building and schools are beginning to realise that teaching students how to use these technologies effectively for academic purposes is essential if they want their students to engage in the use of social networking appropriately, less sporadically and more spectacularly.
  • The use of the internet is becoming an ever more integral part of young people’s lives and, as a result, they are communicating with each other on an unprecedented scale.
  • In my view, teaching and learning need to reflect these social changes and conform to the needs and expectations of today’s young people.
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  • Your private life should remain private. Being friends with pupils on Facebook is not ok as it exposes you and your pupils to unacceptable risks.
  • Handling all this information has suddenly become one of the most precious skills we can hope to pass on to our students. How teachers and schools react and adapt to this new paradigm will bear direct consequences in the future success of their pupils, for remembering facts and figures may not be as important to them in their lives as being able to successfully acquire, manipulate and exploit information.
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    This article argues that teachers should actually teach their students how to use these social media outlets successfully so they can use them in the class room. I think this is an important article to show how important it is to bridge that gap between student and teacher.
Lily Varner

How Can Technology Be Beneficial in a Kindergarten Class? | Everyday Life - Global Post - 0 views

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    Article explains the benefits students will receive when using technology in the classroom. Motivation, collaboration and differentiated instruction are some of the subjects that are talked about.
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