On Writing and Reading...

In an age overwhelmed by information we should view this as a crisis, because the ability to read, comprehend, and write—in other words, to organize information into knowledge—can be viewed as tantamount to a survival skill.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Blog Bling

Persuasion Elements

I found this video on Teacher Tube. I could use the video while introducing the elements of persuasion in the beginning of my Persuasion course. During the early weeks of the class, we spend a significant amount of instructional time recognizing, defining, and imitating these elements. I already have several froms for deliving these concepts; however, I have yet to obtain a video that communicates the concepts at a middle school level. In addition, I predict my students will be engaged and amused... The narrator has a southern dialect and the animated examples are relevant scenarios my students experience. Enjoy!

Friday, June 1, 2012

Introduction

Hello-
I am so thrilled to be going to camp this summer. It is my hope that my camping adventures will add new tools to my "instructional" backpack. While sitting fireside, I am interested in learning about digital storytelling and creating wikis with my counselors. In addition, socializing with my fellow campers will keep me active and motivated to complete this journey. After camp, I will be found either in my vegetable garden or my floaty-mattress on Lake Callahan.