Literacy Builders

Good things to think about when working with reluctant readers, peppered with good resources

Everybody MUST read this! An outstanding call to action from a high school student

Great tips for small group instruction

Great website that could be used with kids to help teach the process involved in writing and publishing a story.

from TC most recent version

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.

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.

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.

We're all always looking for lists and resources that support great literacy instruction--this is a list of short text recommendations that you can use and it comes with a downloadable annotated bibliography.

Hear ye! Hear ye! Did you know that TC is now allowing people to purchase tickets to their calendar days! Wow! This is new and they are relatively inexpensive--$50 for the day.

Writing contest for anybody who teaches/works with fifth grade students

Exemplars of student writing from TC website

Great blog post for starting the beginning of the school year.

GREAT article about online reading comprehension!

Thanks for sharing. I am sure this will be something that is crucial as schools catch up with the world.

Great summary video of highlights of what children need to become more proficient.

Implications of giving up handwriting to keyboarding.

Librarian blogger presents resources (book trailers) that help get kids ready to read The Invention of Hugo Cabret

Don't think I've ever read a stronger review of a book. I bought it and read it and whole heartedly agree. Don't launch your wtg wkshp without this book!

Research or teach? Calls into question a problem plaguing our university systems. What will we produce if the people teaching college students aren't invested in doing so?

If you can get past the sleepy music, this video makes a strong case for teaching with picture books. I concur!

I better get reading!