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Monthly Archives: June 2010
Backwards design, inquiry learning, and Pokemon: Scenario
Before we jump in to the actual lesson planning part, let’s set up a scenario. Let’s imagine that I’m an elementary school media specialist in the state of North Carolina. Animals are a key part of the 4th grade science … Continue reading
My First ALA Annual
I’m very excited to be attending ALA for the first time next week. I’m trying to plan out my days. I’d love to know if you’re going to be there. And most importantly, if you’re going to be at KidLit … Continue reading
Backwards design, inquiry learning, and Pokemon: Introduction
Soon after I wrote Pokemon for the 21st Century Learner, JP at 8bitlibrary.com continued the Pokemon series he began in Pokemon 101 with the posts Pokemon 102 and Pokemon Project Based Lesson Plan Idea: Habitats. JP’s lesson plan planted the … Continue reading
The Generosity of the Internet: Smoothies, Streamys Nominees, Felicia Day, Leo Babauta & Tim Gipson
Again, I quote Maureen Johnson’s Manifesto: Make stuff for the internet that matters to you, even if it seems stupid. Do it because it’s good and feels important. Put up more cat pictures. Make more songs. Show your doodles. Give … Continue reading
Maureen’s manifesto and my consumption
Hi there. Via Gwenda, I found my way to Maureen’s manifesto. Do read the post itself but I quote the most important part below. The internet is made of people. People matter. This includes you. Stop trying to sell everything … Continue reading
48hbc postponed until Wednesday-Thursday?
So there’s no way I’m getting time logged in for the 48 hour book challenge proper, but I’ve been longing for a break from myself (I was sick for a week and felt guilty about not doing housework the whole time). … Continue reading
My 48 hours postponed, probably.
My sister and husband are living with a broken air conditioner right now, and with temperatures poised to be in the 90s and up, and the inside of their home tending to be hotter than outdoors, I’m going to be … Continue reading
Booking Through Thursday: Short Stories vs. Novels
Which do you prefer? Short stories? Or full-length novels? I like both, but which I’m inclined to read depends on my mood. I generally gravitate towards novels – because they take less time, if you can believe it. By that, … Continue reading
48 Hour Book Challenge: It’s almost time!
For the past couple of years, MotherReader’s 48 hour book challenge has signified the start of summer for me. Now that I’m back in academia instead of K-12, I actually feel as though a third of my summer has passed … Continue reading
