Hello fellow literacy colleagues and welcome to the 2011-12 school year. In my new role as one of Hadley's Library Media Center (now known as the LMC) Co-Directors, I am happy and eager to collaborate with you in meeting the needs of your students. One way that I will be communicating with all staff is through this blog.
I just want to share some ideas that might be points of collaboration between us if there is an interest.
Book Trailers
This is a great 21st century way for students to demonstrate synthesis of a finished novel and is an excellent example of an alternative to the traditional book report format.
Vocabulary I just want to share some ideas that might be points of collaboration between us if there is an interest.
Book Trailers
This is a great 21st century way for students to demonstrate synthesis of a finished novel and is an excellent example of an alternative to the traditional book report format.
With vocabulary study as one of many priorities and initiatives, here is an example of a short visual presentation that I made in Christina Graves's class last year to facilitate discussion and study. We could work with students to create their own presentations.
Another great way to reinforce vocabulary study is through the use of digital flashcards. Students can create these digital cards and study them on a computer, a tablet, or even their own mobile phone.
Graphic Novels
One of the initiatives that the LMC will work on this year is expanding on our collection of graphic novels. These novels are a great way to reach struggling and reluctant readers as well as proficient readers. I am happy to collaborate on a graphic novel unit with you if you are interested.
iPads
Yes! There will be a classroom set available. E-books and graphic novels on the iPad are just two out of numerous possibilities that they might have for literacy teachers. I look forward exploring their potential impact on teaching and learning with you.
I don't want to overload you in my first blog, but please look forward to more throughout the year. You can subscribe by inputing your email to the right, or you can subscribe through Outlook in the RSS folder.
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Once again, I want to say how I am looking forward to developing a collaborative relationship between you, your students, and the LMC. Please feel free to leave a comment below. Have a great start to the year.
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