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Hi I am a reg ed teacher and trying to find different picture and chapter books to teach theme. I know there are so many themes out there. If you have any suggestions of a certain book that stands out to you when teaching theme would love your input. Thanks
by Taechers.Net
Sep 15, 2009
Tim Newlin alerts us to the symptoms driving more and more victims to enroll in PPA (Power Point Anonymous)!
Powerpoint Pandemic
All across the world students are nodding off in lecture halls, executives are yawning in boardrooms, military personnel are being anesthetized at briefings, and committees are being put to sleep in gove...See MoreTim Newlin alerts us to the symptoms driving more and more victims to enroll in PPA (Power Point Anonymous)!
Powerpoint Pandemic
All across the world students are nodding off in lecture halls, executives are yawning in boardrooms, military personnel are being anesthetized at briefings, and committees are being put to sleep in government offices by infected carriers that are unaware of their condition.
Most of us have been exposed many times and have woken up afterwards wondering where we were and what happened. Some of us may even be already infected! The PPA (Power Point Anonymous) gives us a list of 12 character symptoms to watch out for:
They say nothing until something comes up on the screen.
They spend all their time talking with their backs to the audience.
They speak in a monotone voice with no breaks and no rhythm.
They have no eye contact with the audience.
They have body language says “I don’t want to be here.”
They fidget with a pointer or clicker while fumbling through slides.
They fill slides with too many bullet points.
They use too many charts and graphs.
They use too many clip-art clichés.
They try to communicate too much too fast causing info-overload.
They have little patience with questions and explanations.
They believe that detailed, visual data will somehow be absorbed into the brains of their audience. -------------------------- Click below to read the rest of Tim Newlin's article, then be sure to pass the link on to your network of colleagues! [link removed]
Meeting with my principal tomorrow to discuss goals. Suggestions for first year goals?
Looking for anyone from the UK to discuss job differences
What do I do about a teacher who continues to dictate (not guide) what she allows her students to check out from the library? I always make sure her kids have an on-level AR book, something she requires, but I also allow at least one free choice book. She has a big problem with this. She does not want to let her students borrow any graphic novels, ...See MoreWhat do I do about a teacher who continues to dictate (not guide) what she allows her students to check out from the library? I always make sure her kids have an on-level AR book, something she requires, but I also allow at least one free choice book. She has a big problem with this. She does not want to let her students borrow any graphic novels, Goosebumps, etc. She does not understand that Goosebumps and other low level books can actually act as a bridge into higher level chapter books, something that she wants from her students. She sends kids back if I manage to let them get a graphic novel or a nonfiction selection about personal interests. Most of our students are ELL so graphic novels go a long way in getting these kids interested in reading, another fact that she does not recognize or understand. She tells her kids such things as "put that back you cannot read it" in front of the whole class, even if it is just one level above their AR level or even if it is ON their level but she just happens to not like the book herself. She's even told me that she should be the one to decide what her kids read. I've tried to reason with her, I've given her the research various times but she obviously doesn't read it. I've even pointed out that the state skills require free selection. The principal doesn't care. Her test scores are low and have been for years. She was educated several decades ago in South America. I'm in my third year with this woman and frankly it is really sad to see the damage she is doing to her students. How can I fight this?
by Booklover
Sep 28, 2009
HI all,I was hoping I could get some creative juices flowing and ask some of you what you are doing to promote your book fair this year? The scholastic theme is around the world. Any ideas or thoughts? Thanks
by Laurie Maruski
Oct 3, 2009
lease help! I am extremely interested in becoming a media specialist. I have an elementary teacher certification (K- 8)in NJ, PA, and TX. I am highly qualified in Language Arts Literacy.
I have heard that you need to obtain a Masters degree to be a media specialist, however, I cannot find a college that offers that program anywhere! What a...See Morelease help! I am extremely interested in becoming a media specialist. I have an elementary teacher certification (K- 8)in NJ, PA, and TX. I am highly qualified in Language Arts Literacy.
I have heard that you need to obtain a Masters degree to be a media specialist, however, I cannot find a college that offers that program anywhere! What are the qualifications and where can I go to school to meet those qualifications?
Thank you for your help, Laurie
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