I know I've spent several posts talking about the All-Write Summer Institute. This is because it was BIG! Here are more thoughts and reflections from the 2011 Summer Institute. Unfortunately I'm afraid I've missed some. If so, please forgive me and leave the link to your reflection in the comments. Perhaps you aren't a blogger,… Continue reading More All-Write Reflections
Category: professional development
All-Write Reflection + {Discover. Play. Build.}
Sometimes when an experience seems so big it is hard to focus a reflection. Sometimes it is hard to settle the thoughts and find the meaning. Sometimes it is difficult to even know where to begin processing. So I'm going to make a lists. Lists always seem to make things more manageable. The Twitter feed… Continue reading All-Write Reflection + {Discover. Play. Build.}
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Looking for Summer PD?
Check out the All-Write Summer Institute on June 20 - 21 in Warsaw, Indiana. I'll be there along with... Jeff Anderson Ann Marie Corgill Georgia Heard Lester Laminack Debbie Miller Katie Wood Ray Terry Thompson Chris Tovani Teen author Kristina McBride Children's author Barbara Morrow The price is incredibly reasonable, so even if you have… Continue reading Looking for Summer PD?
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Twitter as PLN
I joined Twitter at the beginning of October. What began as an experiment in learning a new genre has become one of the best professional development experiences of my entire career. I've been envisioning a post about the professional development offered (free) on Twitter, when I came across "Making the Most of Twitter" by Franki… Continue reading Twitter as PLN
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Writing Institute
I'm getting ready for the Teachers College Writing Institute, which begins next week. Anyone else going to be there? If so, please drop me a line. It would be great to meet up before one of the keynotes. I'll look forward to sharing what I learn, in this forum, during the month of July.
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Two Exciting Events on Opposite Ends of the Country
THIS WEEKEND: The Tucson Festival of Books is taking place this-coming Saturday and Sunday. Click here to learn more about the events for children. Plus, there is PD Credit available for this event. NEXT WEEKEND: The 78th Saturday Reunion at the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project will take place on Saturday, March 20th. Click… Continue reading Two Exciting Events on Opposite Ends of the Country
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WordFest 2009
I presented at the Capital Area Writing Project's WordFest tonight. Just thought I'd share my presentation in this forum as well. SESSION NAME: Well-Chosen Words About Slices of Real Life BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Help your students find the beauty in their everyday lives by opening up your notebook and sharing your own writing with them. In… Continue reading WordFest 2009
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Where Do You Want to Go This Summer?
Professional Development can go hand-in-hand with a summer getaway! Think about seeing a new place and learning something too. Here's what other readers mentioned as great summertime p.d. opportunities to help you enhance your teaching of writing. Just click on the hyperlink to go straight to the website. ARIZONA NWP Professional Writing Retreat in mid-July.… Continue reading Where Do You Want to Go This Summer?
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Soon… Reflections About the Saturday Reunion
I spent the earlier part of today at the TCRWP Saturday Reunion. I attended the keynote and four sessions back-to-back. I took 39 pages of notes. I spent time with Jen from A Teacher's Life, but missed Sarah from The Reading Zone. I finally met Katherine Bomer, in person, whose work I truly admire. It… Continue reading Soon… Reflections About the Saturday Reunion
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Summer P.D.
I'm trying to compile a list of professional development opportunities for teachers. I posted about it last month and got a few responses (Thanks!). However, the list is short and certainly not comprehensive as it stands. Therefore, if you know of summer p.d. for teachers of writing, please post a comment on this post.
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Summer Writing P.D.
Summer's coming! I know it doesn't feel like it if you're battling the black ice on the roads this morning, like me, but it's approaching! Therefore, I'm starting to think about what kind of professional development courses I'm going to enroll in this summer. Most likely I'll head to the TCRWP's Summer Institute on the… Continue reading Summer Writing P.D.
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Ruth’s Slice: Rekindled.
I spent Monday and Tuesday being inspired by Penny Kittle. My thoughts swirled as she shared her ideas, passion, and love for teaching students to write well in that no-nonsense genuine style of her's. I was reminded that the fight for good teaching to trump standardized tests is a worthy one, even though the battle… Continue reading Ruth’s Slice: Rekindled.
