E-Anthology 2009

One of the things I’m thinking about right now is the E-Anthology. Last year, this resource was headed up by one of the Teacher Consultants. Do we plan to keep this model, or will this become the responsibility of the Tech Liasion? Download the 2008_e-anthology_overview for participants (pdf) E-Anthology overview from the National Writing Project [...]

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Red Cedar Writing Project

If you get a chance before Monday’s meeting, take a look at the video for the Red Cedar Writing Project. Red Cedar Writing Project (wikispaces site): http://rcwp.wikispaces.com/2008_SI This is a great overview of the NWP model, including what to expect from the experience as well as the goals of the summer institute. Do we provide [...]

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Daily Journal Reflections

In addition to having participants keep a traditional paper-bound journal throughout the institute, we could ask them to keep online reflections using a blog. There are an overwhelming number of free blogs out there, so I’ll keep my recommendations limited to just two. Please let me know what you’re thoughts are. There are benefits to [...]

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A gentler, kinder, sneakier approach?

Kathy–I’m reposting this so that it doesn’t get lost in the comments. Kathy says: I finally dug my way out of working on our school SIP curriculum and assessment material. I’ve been catching up on the posts and I am overwhelmed myself. Are we considering making the entire focus of inquiry defining flexible text? I’m [...]

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