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Kim Yaris

YouTube - Crayola Monologues - 1 views

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youtube monologues crayola reading writing digital_literacy

shared by Kim Yaris on 16 Jun 10 - Cached
  • Kim Yaris on 16 Jun 10
     
    THis is AWESOME! WHat I love about it is the use of digital literacy. I think it's a great example of the kind of stuff that we could be teaching kids how to do to share the information they learn. WIth regard to teaching reading and writing, I see possibilities for teaching point of view and subtle persuasion. Lots of potential. Very powerful. How's that for a new kind of report? It requires analysis and synthesis of information. That's what we need to be teaching kids!
  • Kim Yaris on 16 Jun 10
     
    Definitely check this out. I am going to be posting it on the website because I think it has lots of teaching possibilities embodied in it.
  • wanda haggerty on 27 Jun 10
     
    Interesting...I wish it were longer. This would be good for part of a morning meeting or when they write about their favorite and least favorite color. I wonder if there is more research on the origin of names,,,
Kim Yaris

College 2.0: A Self-Appointed Teacher Runs a One-Man 'Academy' on YouTube - Technology ... - 3 views

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youtube Education change Technology learning

shared by Kim Yaris on 17 Jun 10 - Cached
  • Kim Yaris on 17 Jun 10
     
    Very interesting article. I am always wondering what the future will bring. What I love about Khan's approach is that he teachers in ten minute increments. I SOOOOOO believe in less is more.
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  • Kim Yaris on 17 Jun 10
     
    What do you think of this?
  • Rebecca Haggerty on 19 Jun 10
     
    I think this is a cool idea-- especially if students want to learn about something but don't want to take a course. I loved philosophy and would learn more if I could but could not add on a third major. For me, I would love to learn about it on my own. My concern is that he is teaching the wrong content. It would be important to follow up to clarify any mistakes by either editing the same video or providing an additional video.
  • Kim Yaris on 19 Jun 10
     
    I know what you're saying about correct content, but as someone interested in philosophy, i ask, What is correct? I know he does a lot of math/science stuff, I guess that is a bit more black and white but when you are presenting theory, so much is left to the interpretation of the instructor. As I meet and talk to more and more fresh graduates of education programs, I am left asking myself the same questions that the critics are posing of this guy--what is the quality and correctness of content they are receiving? Some are very blessed to receive thorough, up-to-date information. Others, not so much. I guess when it comes to teaching and learning, it's a lot like gathering information on the web--you have to know the quality of the source.
  • Rebecca Haggerty on 23 Jun 10
     
    Delayed response, but -- as for content, I mean getting a specific philosopher's ideas straight-- if the guy said that Rousseau wanted slavery, I'd just shut him off. That's what I meant by content. If he were to be presenting math/science as he is, he should just make it clear that he has a follow-up video to clarify any misinformed/unclear previous videos.
Stephanie Griffin

Writing Heals - 0 views

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EDUCATION and TEACHING Two Writing Teachers Writing Writers Wkshp Teaching Writing

shared by Stephanie Griffin on 30 Jul 10 - Cached
  • Writing is a form of personal freedom. It frees us from the mass identity we see in the making all around us. In the end, writers will write not to be outlaw heroes of some underculture but mainly to save themselves, to survive as individuals. — Don Delillo
  • This morning when I awoke, I realized the hole in my heart was more at peace than it has been. I believe part of the reason is because I have taken the time to write about Nate and have shared those words with others.
  • Too often we push away the things that hurt. We brush them under the rug, shove them into a dark corner, and tie them up in the bottom of a drawer. Our classrooms are filled with children who are hurting. Although I’m not an advocate for making writing workshop a therapy session; I do believe one of the truths about writing is it helps us to heal.
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  • In a world where people avoid the things that make them hurt, we have an opportunity to teach students the healing power of writing. This is part of making writing workshop genuine and responsive to the needs of our students. This isn’t a lesson we will be able to “schedule ahead” in our lesson plan books; however, it is one we can be prepared to give when tragedy strikes.
Stephanie Griffin

What I Learned about Teaching Writing from Swim Lessons - 0 views

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EDUCATION and TEACHING Two Writing Teachers Writing Writers Wkshp Teaching Writing New Teachers

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  • As writing teachers, we need to put words on paper. It gives a deeper insight into how to teach writing well.
  • Teach one thing.
  • constantly modeling
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  • High fives, thumbs up, and verbal encouragement were as much a part of his time as anything else.
  • Adjust to different personalities.
  • Nate would take one person to the other end of the pool while everyone else was able to practice in the shallow end.
  • Nate smiled a lot.
  • Smiling goes a long way and we should do this more when teaching writing.
  • When kids did something they weren’t suppose to, they paid the consequence. He made his explanations clear and the consequence for crossing a boundary evident up front.
  • Give challenges.
  • Since Nate is a swimmer himself, he is able to constantly push each person to become stronger.
  • Give a small amount of whole group instruction and a lot of time for practice. His instruction with the whole group was a matter of minutes. Then he watched them all attempt the teaching point. Then he would call them together and refine his instruction. He never “instructed” for more than a few minutes at a time. He knows learning happens by doing.
  • Teach the big things first.
  • He made his teaching important by focusing on the things that would make the biggest difference.
  • Ignore the mess. Learning something new can be messy. Nate ignored the mess. Instead he focused on encouragement and teaching one thing. As a writing teacher I need to ignore the mess a little more.
  • End with fun. 
  • Give a reminder at the very end. As they were drying off, he would say to each person, “Now what are you going to think about until you come back?” He would give one reminder. The really big thing he expected of each person.
  • Celebrate BIG from time to time. 
  • At the end of all the lessons, we had a pool party.
Kim Yaris

Carol's Corner: NOT A TYPICAL FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL ENTRY - 2 views

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community beginning of school year

shared by Kim Yaris on 07 Aug 10 - Cached
  • Kim Yaris on 07 Aug 10
     
    Nice blog post about thinking about community building at the beginning of the school year.
Kim Yaris

The Best Posts & Articles About The Teacher-Bashing "Waiting For Superman" Movie & Asso... - 0 views

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Superman

shared by Kim Yaris on 28 Sep 10 - No Cached
  • Kim Yaris on 28 Sep 10
     
    Thought might be interesting to look at some of these articles because of the inner circle debate going on around this film
Kim Yaris

100 Excellent Online Lectures for Educators | Best Colleges Online - 1 views

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  • Kim Yaris on 06 Jul 10
     
    I've seen a few already, can't wait to get started watching some of the others.
  • Kim Yaris on 06 Jul 10
     
    If you watch any of these, be sure to let us know how it was--which ones are truly inspiring and which ones are kind of duds?
Kim Yaris

Diigo and Delicious « Involvement and Interactivity in Teaching - 0 views

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  • Kim Yaris on 10 Aug 10
     
    I am bookmarking this because as I try to convince many teachers of the importance of diigo as a learning tool, this outlines WHY so nicely!
Stephanie Griffin

Ruth's SOLS: Nate - 2 views

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EDUCATION and TEACHING Two Writing Teachers Writing Writers Wkshp Teaching Writing Story Inspiration

shared by Stephanie Griffin on 30 Jul 10 - Cached
  • I think the slice of life is this: Life is fragile. Share your story with others. Listen to the stories of the people you care about. Take time to sit down, brew a cup of coffee, and talk about all the stuff that doesn’t seem to matter.
  • Who should you sit down and talk with today? Trust me the housework and errands and the list of “to-do’s” can wait. Sharing our stories with one another can’t.
Kim Yaris

EduDemic » The Sad State of Student Texting [VIDEO] - 1 views

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edudemic writing technology

shared by Kim Yaris on 18 Aug 10 - Cached
  • Kim Yaris on 18 Aug 10
     
    Because we all need a good laugh sometimes. Literacy related in a backhanded sort of way.
Kim Yaris

Steady Work Finland - 1 views

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shared by Kim Yaris on 12 Aug 10 - No Cached
  • Kim Yaris on 12 Aug 10
     
    Excellent synopsis of education in Finland and the course it has taken. I'm always interested in learning about how they teach in Finland as it is one of the world's most literate countries
Kim Yaris

http://www.aecf.org/~/media/Pubs/Initiatives/KIDS%20COUNT/123/2010KCSpecReport/Special%... - 0 views

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reading proficiency grade 3

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  • Kim Yaris on 29 Jul 10
     
    Summary of report about why kids need to be proficient in reading by end of 3rd grade
Kim Yaris

Kerlan Children's Literature Research Collection, University of Minnesota  - ... - 0 views

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video Kate dicamillo

shared by Kim Yaris on 22 Sep 10 - No Cached
  • Kim Yaris on 22 Sep 10
     
    Outstanding video of Kate DiCamillo speaking about her experiences being a writer and reflecting on her writing process. About 10 minutes long but worth watching.
cara newman

Strategies for Reading Comprehension - 2 views

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  • cara newman on 15 Sep 10
     
    Great website that offers a plethora of ideas for teaching reading comprehension skills. Many of the ideas are great for your visual learners.
  • Kim Yaris on 16 Sep 10
     
    Thanks Cara, this site looks good. I can't wait till I have a little time to really explore it!
Kim Yaris

How to Create Nonreaders - 2 views

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reading motivation

shared by Kim Yaris on 02 Oct 10 - Cached
  • Kim Yaris on 02 Oct 10
     
    Reminds me a lot of what Kelly Gallagher said in Readicide. Bottom line--our bad practices do get in the way of building children into readers.
Kim Yaris

Anneberg Video: Richard Allington speaks about what readers need to become more proficient - 3 views

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Allington Literacy

shared by Kim Yaris on 05 Nov 10 - No Cached
  • Kim Yaris on 05 Nov 10
     
    Great summary video of highlights of what children need to become more proficient.
Kim Yaris

Nancy Teaches: 8 Secrets of Success or Confessions of a Conceited Teacher? - 1 views

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TED video success in teaching

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  • Kim Yaris on 15 Jan 11
     
    Inspirational.
Kim Yaris

Watch. Connect. Read.: The Invention of Hugo Cabret - 2 views

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book trailer Hugo reading

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  • Kim Yaris on 21 Jan 11
     
    Librarian blogger presents resources (book trailers) that help get kids ready to read The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Craig Yaris

EduDemic » Google Unveils Dozens Of Great Education Apps - 2 views

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google apps education

shared by Craig Yaris on 16 Jun 10 - Cached
  • Craig Yaris on 16 Jun 10
     
    Google Education Apps.
  • Craig Yaris on 16 Jun 10
     
    Hello Group -- Check out some of these education apps from Google. Maybe you will find one useful. Let me know.
Kim Yaris

On Our Minds @ Scholastic: 5 Questions with Suzanne Collins: author of the Hunger Games... - 0 views

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Hunger Games author

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  • Kim Yaris on 20 Aug 10
     
    If you teach kids who are fans of The Hunger Games, they will appreciate this video featuring the author Suzanne Collins as she talks about her upcoming book Mockingjay
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