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Using 6-word-memoir Posters to Discuss Reading, Inspire Writing

At my institution our Writing II class is based on using a reader and it is intended for students to…

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Google Docs, Blackboard blogs, and class discussion

I have been teaching online for several years and one class activity which I have continually struggled with is the…

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Using Badges to Assess a Class Community Assignment

I just finished awarding my students their badges for our Community assignment and I wanted to share the good, the…

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Why would a writing project site want to start a Writing Studio?

Founded in 1974, the goal of the National Writing Project is to improve the teaching of writing. The Morehead Writing…

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Teaching/Technology: On Digital Learning Day

The 2013 Digital Learning Day was Feb. 6. How did you celebrate? I have a confession to make. I had big plans…

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PLNs, Serendipity and Learning

I am curious as a cat which I think has a great deal to with my career choices. Sure journalism…