Monthly Archives: January 2015

Don’t ever ask students to make a poster again! Instead…

Posted on January 5, 2015 by

Digital “posters” In the olden days, students used to make posters.  Teachers would assign some sort of presentation.  Parents would run to the store at the last minute to buy poster board and markers.  Students (and parents!) would make colorful … Continue reading →

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Voices from the Middle article: Listening and Speaking Demystified

Posted on January 3, 2015 by

Voices from the Middle, Volume 22 Number 1, September 2014 The Forgotten Language Arts: Addressing Listening & Speaking Erik Palmer TEACHING THE COMMON CORE The Forgotten Language Arts: Addressing Listening & Speaking ABSTRACT Common Core State Standards include listening and … Continue reading →

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