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Archetype Video

Archetype Video

Published by Dr. Rozlyn Linder on January 8, 2012 | 3 Responses

I had this idea that I just needed an extra teacher in my class to teach more effectively. I decided that the role of lecturer could be taken on by anyone; if I just had someone. If that was the case, I could spend my time with small groups, helping students, or circulating to check for understanding more effectively. I… Read more →

Posted in Featured, Literacy | Tagged archetypes, lectures, small groups
Top 5 Reasons Why Kids Tweet That They Hate School

Top 5 Reasons Why Kids Tweet That They Hate School

Published by Dr. Rozlyn Linder on January 7, 2012 | Leave a response

[View the story “”I Hate School”: Top 5 Tweeted Reasons” on Storify]

Posted in Featured, Musings | Tagged school, Twitter
Cultural Insensitivity in the 2012 Classroom

Cultural Insensitivity in the 2012 Classroom

Published by Dr. Rozlyn Linder on January 7, 2012 | 1 Response

It’s 2012. The Digital Age. A Post Racial Society. These phrases have been used to describe our modern day society. As much as I want to believe that these words equate a change inchange, I always peer sideways and question how much of thise type of ideology has become praxis. Cultural acceptance and sensitivity is just that–a praxis. Unfortunately in our… Read more →

Posted in Culture, Featured, Musings | Tagged cultural sensitivity, racism, teachers
Flat World Teaching: Understanding the Cultural Implications

Flat World Teaching: Understanding the Cultural Implications

Published by Dr. Rozlyn Linder on January 6, 2012 | 1 Response

One of the fundamental precepts of Flat World Teaching is cognizing the diversity of not just our physical classrooms, but of the global community. The concept of teaching in a flat world means that we recognize that our students will engage, interact, and compete with students from all over the globe. Many teachers mistake Flat World Teaching as being a… Read more →

Posted in Culture, Featured, Musings | Tagged cultural sensitivity, flat world, race, teachers
Twitter Crowdsourcing

Twitter Crowdsourcing

Published by Dr. Rozlyn Linder on January 5, 2012 | 1 Response

As I continue to read and write more about crowdsourcing, I understand the value and benefit that it presents for educators on multiple levels. It is one thing to teach about something; it is quite another to be actively engaged with it. Engaging with new social media tools and experiencing the new literacies that we want out students to embrace meaning in… Read more →

Posted in Digital, Featured, Musings | Tagged collaboration, crowd sourcing, hashtags, Storify, Twitter
Teaching About the 2012 Presidential Election

Teaching About the 2012 Presidential Election

Published by Dr. Rozlyn Linder on January 3, 2012 | 5 Responses

The 2012 Election season is reved up in full throttle right now. It is hard to turn on the television and not be overwhelmed with polictical advertisements, interviews, or election coverage of some type. This is a teachabe moment for students. Whether you are teaching English or Social Studies, this year the 2012 election will be a hot topic! With… Read more →

Posted in Featured, Literacy | Tagged 2012 Election, lesson plans, Social Studies
Storify in the Classroom: Top Ten List

Storify in the Classroom: Top Ten List

Published by Dr. Rozlyn Linder on January 2, 2012 | Leave a response

As I prepared to introduce Storify to my students, I wanted a fun task that they could do with a high level of success and ease. I decided on the Top Ten list project. Students will select their own topis and build a Storify. I want students to use this inquiry method to dive right in and see what Storify… Read more →

Posted in Digital, Featured, Journalism | Tagged crowdsourcing, news, Storify
Kindle Fire Review

Kindle Fire Review

Published by Dr. Rozlyn Linder on December 28, 2011 | 3 Responses

As an avid iProduct user, I was hesitant to even consider the Android market. The $199 price tag on the Kindle Fire and two girls, age 3 and 6, who always manage to wander off with my iPad2 caused me to walk into Target and part with the $600 needed to equip everyone in my house with Kindle Fires. I… Read more →

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Posted in Digital, Featured | Tagged kindle, Tablets
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