Enhanced English Teacher

A blog about using technology in an English classroom

Entries from October 2009

How to Introduce Nings in the classroom

October 7th, 2009 · 4 Comments

I was recently interviewed by Tim Walker for an article in the NEA Today titled, “Students live in a Digital World.  Are schools ready to join them?”  I have had several requests asking me to share how I introduce Nings in my classroom.
Creating a Romeo and Juliet Ning with Students
Last school year, I used two [...]

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Tags: 21st Century Literacy · English Resources · Nings · Romeo and Juliet · To Kill a Mockingbird · Web 2.0

Writing Grants

October 1st, 2009 · No Comments

I have been busy writing grants the past few weeks to benefit my classroom.  My district has set aside money for teacher grants, and I want to put it where it is best deserved, but of course, my focus is literacy above all else, so maybe I am biased.  The majority of the high school [...]

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Tags: 21st Century Literacy