I originally constructed this project using VoiceThread, but the pacing framework didn't work for me. I completed this using Windows Movie Maker, which with a better microphone, would have been satisfactory.
The trouble came when I couldn't upload to Teacher Tube. I had to resort to YouTube, a blocked site at our county schools.
I hope this stimulates your curiosity, causing you to read it for yourself.
2011 Printz Honor Book
I'm Linda Dextre', teacher-librarian, innovator, collaborator and lifetime learner. Watching students see themselves as innovators, creators, writers and producers is my daily fuel. These are my experiences. They are messy. They are daring. They are rewarding.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Melinda Awards 2011
I am listening to the Melinda Awards, streaming archive from the Eva Perry Library, in Apex, NC. I'm pleasantly surprised to hear these students support literature in a meaningful way. Their level of descriptive summarizing skill amazes me! The excitement about nominations and awards for characters and genres inflates me with hope after a day spent with apathetic readers.
I hope to inspire students, as a media specialist, to this level of engagement in literature. To hear the Melinda committee talking about development and voice resonates their deep understanding of the author's purpose. Their enthusiasm inspires me to find more meaningful interactions with my students and their texts. I see a few future theatre majors too!
I am heading to amazon next to purchase a copy of Rot and Ruin. I will not download it on my Kindle, because I have a feeling that I will want to share it with my friends when I finish.
The category most likely to be used with my students is..... best literary boyfriend!
I hope to inspire students, as a media specialist, to this level of engagement in literature. To hear the Melinda committee talking about development and voice resonates their deep understanding of the author's purpose. Their enthusiasm inspires me to find more meaningful interactions with my students and their texts. I see a few future theatre majors too!
I am heading to amazon next to purchase a copy of Rot and Ruin. I will not download it on my Kindle, because I have a feeling that I will want to share it with my friends when I finish.
The category most likely to be used with my students is..... best literary boyfriend!
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