Learning to write is relatively easy; learning to write well is a considerably more formidable task. It’s widely documented that technology can improve students’ writing skills, and applications for the classroom are constantly evolving. Here are two free and simple tools that have the potential to strengthen your students’ ability to write effectively. BookHooks Style [...]
This occasional series, Weekend Reading, offers suggestions for books, articles, and research papers that can foster professional growth. This latest installment includes the 2010 State of K-12 Cyberethics, Cybersafety and Cybersecurity Curriculum in the U.S. Survey and The Amazing Web 2.0 Projects Book. State of Ethics, Safety, and Security The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) [...]
It was in Romeo and Juliet that William Shakespeare had his leading lady claim, “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” She was declaring her unconditional love for Romeo by making the broader point that it’s what something is, not what it’s called, that determines its worth. That’s [...]
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