Where do social action, art, music, technology, media, pop culture, and most importantly, student needs intersect?
As part of my work with North Star of Texas Writing Project (NSTWP), I am participating in research about Culturally Mediated Writing Instruction (CMWI). It focuses on how to strengthen academic writing for ELLs. The research group is reading Sonja Nazario's Enrique's Journey. Thus far, it is incredible. I have chosen to discuss any interesting moments from this powerful read here on my blog. More coming soon...
When I leave school for the summer, I like to be able to detach myself from all things DISD for however many weeks it may be possible. I shut down as much as possible because 1) I want to focus on family, 2) I need a break, 3) I need time to concentrate on NWP. This is probably why I was oblivious to the academic rating change of my campus. When I left NDHS this past June, I think most of the faculty was feeling relieved. We were looking forward to a better year because we thought we were finally "academically acceptable...
Click here to download: 2010-cb-advocacy-teachers-are-center.pdf (4.42 MB) (download) Click here to download: 2010-cb-advocacy-teachers-are-center.pdf (4.42 MB) NWP, College Board, and Phi Delta Kappa join forces to celebrate and share the powerful work of teachers. This particular report looks at teachers who use technology in writing instruction. Hats off to these three organizations for realizing that as a...
MacArthur Grant Will Expand National Writing Project’s Digital Media Program For Immediate Release Press contact Genevieve Bennett (415) 515-8040 gbennett@nwp.org Berkeley, CA, February 18, 2010 – The National Writing Project (NWP) announced today that it will receive an $800,000 grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to expand the "Digital Is" program, NWP's nationwide initiative to create and...
Does a hierarchy exist? Why?Talk about when you prefer one over the other? Benefits of each?
via hsdinstitute.org Understanding the complex ecology composed of diverse systems and individuals is integral to helping "students read and write powerfully and independently" (Patterson, CMWI, August 4, 2010). Mediating while searching for and examining patterns in an unpredictable network of systems partners with inquiry to investigate the dynamics in the socio-cultural practice that is literacy. That's what Culturally Mediated Writing Instruction (CMWI) means to me.
via nytimes.com Is Tumblr the new Facebook or Twitter as far as marketing tools and networking for companies? I agree that it is super easy to post. What do you all think? I've been on Tumblr for a while. What new services will be the new powerhouses in getting out important information?
via mguhlin.org Thank you, Miguel Guhlin for this post on your site. It gives us a good look at the revising step of the writing process. I especially enjoyed the section on providing feedback. This is rich with valuable resources. I will be using many in my own teaching.