Ye Olde Blog is thirteen years old today. A teenager on the web can be a dangerous thing, but I am hopeful that although the pace of posting has slowed in the old age of this space, measured thought is replacing youthful exuberance. I also hope that I am not so aged that I start to scream at young blogs to get off my lawn. What does Year 14 hold? I want to be with you here, when I can. A couple of weeks ago, I had several conversations where someone used a term such as red kids.

Thursday, April 6, 2017. Here is the link to a folder. A big thank you to ETA hand2mind for sponsoring this presentation! Links to this post. Saturday, April 16, 2016.

Rethinking the Role of the Literacy Leader. Can Mobile Technology Help Us Be More Mindful? August 13, 2015. Came across one of my social media feeds today. This wearable technology attaches to your clothing and monitors your breathing patterns. If you are stressed, Spire will know and send you a notification on your smartphone with a reminder to take a moment to breathe deeply. The concept seems similar to a Fitbit.

A blog about reading, writing, teaching and the joys of a literate life. Toward a Saner View of Text Complexity. As happened a few years ago, when eighth grade students took to Facebook to share reactions to a nonsensical passage about a talking pineapple. 8221; from the Wall Street Journal. I say supposedly because if y.

Teaching and learning tools and tips from a passionate, experienced teacher! Sunday, August 16, 2015.

Assessing Our Writing Part 2. Students have finally finished recording their slides in the Explain Everything App. I am very impressed with their ability to pick out favourite lines and explain their significance. They are truly thinking of their reader and they are thinking critically about their own writing. To view more of these projects click here. Wednesday, 19 March 2014.