Is it ever ‘too soon’ to take the training wheels off? “Change Tomorrow Today” is the 2017 title for our Grade 5 Exhibition at UWCSEA. But I’ve been wondering…how might teachers use this mantra in our own pedagogy? Can we change TODAY to better prepare students for TOMORROW? Although I’ve been teaching for ten years, this was my first…
Why Blogs? real-world application of all strands of literacy encouraging reluctant writers/readers creative space for students to share learning modelling digital citizenship student authorship global connections exploring features of different texts showcasing learning creating links between home-school expanding classroom walls fostering pride and independence in students Not convinced? Read THIS Day 1: Introducing Easy Blogger Jr. to Grade…
Is your blog worth reading? http://www.creativityden.com/blog/things-you-need-to-follow-to-become-a-pro-blogger/ This term we will practice more editing skills in preparation for middle school. We will use blog posts as a way to share our learning with others and a way to improve our writing. Here are some examples of the pictures you drew after the activity. What do you…
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