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The Power of Blogging and Social Media for Educators

Posted by educatedtodeath ⋅ April 19, 2012 ⋅ 2 Comments

For more visit educatedtodeath.com I’m sure this topic has been explored to some extent, but I’d like to add my perspective. I’ll attempt to work towards a concise explanation, but I surely won’t arrive there on the first attempt. I’ve digressed before beginning. Beginning. My initial purpose for beginning my blog, educatedtodeath.com, was simply as … Continue reading »

“Above Us Only Sky”: A Writing Teacher’s Manifesto

Posted by jaimerwood ⋅ March 18, 2012 ⋅ 6 Comments

“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.” John Lennon is right. From the time I was a small girl, people have told me that I’m idealistic, which always came across as a nice way of calling me naïve. But when it comes to teaching, I am one of Lennon’s dreamers. … Continue reading »

Writing is Thinking

Posted by Paul Oh ⋅ March 17, 2011 ⋅ 10 Comments

As William Zinsser famously said, “Writing is thinking on paper.” I would amend that to say, “Writing at its most authentic is thinking on paper … and through video … and via audio … and through gaming … and on social media … and … and … and …” I’ve strengthened this belief over the … Continue reading »