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Friday, July 31, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Children's Book Press and Multicultural titles
As I was searching for a multicultural folktale still in print for my discussion blog in my children's lit class, I came across this interview with a Children's Book Press Director. I remember so many wonderful books that I was able to order through them, and I was encouraged to hear that technology support in audio and visual form is being developed by the company to answer the needs of today's students. I also agree with her about the level of sophistication of today's young readers, along with a love of reading still alive and well.
Meeting my professor at PBS Online
So I'm working on my weekly readings for my Masters' class and this week it's all about multicultural collections. Major elements include developing collections that represent the many cultures of my school community, celebrating holidays and events that are part of the cultures of the children, remembering to read aloud stories where my students see their faces embedded in the everyday stories I read to establish and reinforce their value at our school, and actively seeking information about the countries their families come from to have knowledge of where they are from. One of the assignments is to view a video, "Shirley's story" and lo and behold, it's my professor that I've been working with during these summer weeks. My face to face with her is through the PBS Teacherline website where she is a facilitator. I will also be checking out this website for more PD this year... you can bet on it.
Here's the link to the video.
Here's the link to the video.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Tonight at class I'm presenting "The Composer is Dead" by Lemony Snicket. The book includes a CD with the San Francisco symphony playing the accompanying music for the story. This is a murder mystery with all the suspects from within the orchestra. As we try to determine who the murderer is we learn all about the sections and instruments of the symphony and hear some terrific music. Mr. Snicket actually performed this murder "symphony" in April at the San Francisco Symphony. I wish I could have gone, but the book and CD are great! The slide show was created in iMovie, with scanned pictures and edited audio clips from the full length CD.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Teaching Communication skills
Back at school again...
In one of my summer classes I viewed this video...my first thoughts were... Finally!...recognition that these essential communication skills need to be taught and included as part of our regular curriculum.
In one of my summer classes I viewed this video...my first thoughts were... Finally!...recognition that these essential communication skills need to be taught and included as part of our regular curriculum.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Back in School: Favorite Books
So I'm back in school learning more about libraries and great books! Here's my newest favorite book from the "Everybody" section...It's Wolves, writtten by Emily Gravett.
Monday, March 9, 2009
So what happens during Media Center visits?
There are so many projects and activities we complete during our weekly visits to Media Center. Each grade level visits weekly where we read, access information, utilize technology, and more.
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