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Integrating important new technologies more seamlessly into our teaching.

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Writing skills improved by Digital Storytelling and Podcasting

September 20, 2009 · 2 Comments · Digital Storytelling

My last post discussed some great progress my students have made in their reading this year through making and broadcasting podcasts or short Digital Stories.  Recently I have seen some great things happen with the student’s writing as well. Last week my class went on camp, the first time most of my students had been [...]

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More thoughts on Literacy in the Digital Age

May 1, 2009 · 1 Comment · Digital Literacy, Teaching

“Learning how to type is more important than learning handwriting.” Wow. The statement slipped out of my mouth before I’d really had a chance to think about it. Someone had asked whether I thought teaching the kids to type was important. I guess I have a habit of making big statements to get my point [...]

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