From my entry this week for the NCTE Inbox Blog: Unsure if you can use a music video in class legally? The Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education can help answer all these questions. Read…
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Use Doodle to Cast Your Vote
From my entry this week for the NCTE Inbox Blog: Trying to plan a time to meet friends at the Annual Convention in San Antonio? Doodle is a free online polling tool that makes it easy to gather preferences–for setting…
Tell Me about Your Convention Session
From the NCTE Inbox Blog (you know, my other blog): The 2008 NCTE Annual Convention is only 3 weeks away. Before you know it, you’ll be in San Antonio attending sessions, giving presentations, and connecting with friends and colleagues. But…
Coping in a Time of Tragedy
Literature can provide powerful support for us in times of trauma and sadness. In the Teaching English in the Two-Year College article “Literature of Survival: A Literature Class as a Place for Healing,” Kate Dailey explains how literature can provide…
Inbox: Exploring Literature with ELL and ESL Students
As the number of English language learners in our classrooms increases, teachers are challenged to find meaningful ways to teach language in context. These resources suggest ways to discuss language issues in the context of literary discussions, giving teachers the…
Inbox: Focus on Native American Heritage
National American Indian Heritage Month is recognized each November as a time to learn more about the history and heritage of Native American peoples. These resources provide strategies to explore Native American literature and heritage in your own classroom.
Inbox: Halloween and DÃa de los Muertos
With Halloween and DÃa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in the next week, these resources provide seasonal activities that focus on language arts, literature, and writing.
Inbox: Using Literacy Coaching to Improve Your School
NCTE and the International Reading Association have created a Literacy Coaching Clearinghouse to build a professional learning community of literacy coaches and to provide the education community with information on literacy coaching.
Inbox: Get Active at Your School
Next week is Teen Read Week! This year’s theme, “Get Active!” encourages teens to use the resources at their library to lead an active life. Students at any grade level can get active with these resources.
Inbox: Coming Out in the Classroom
October 11 is National Coming Out Day, sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. This year’s theme, “Talk About It,” focuses on the importance of discussing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues openly and honestly. These NCTE resources explain…