Author Archives: amysullvn
Does this blog post make my digital footprint look big?
Bugs Bunny Feet by marya on flickr. CC by 2.0 Funny story about feet: For some reason, at the end of 7th grade, I wanted my feet to stay size 6 forever. I completely rejected and would not acknowledge the … Continue reading
Lights, Camera . . . Learning!
I recently completed my first digital storytelling project plan for my Intensive Reading classes. It was a joy to work on the project because I constantly thought about how my students might respond to the different activities involved and what … Continue reading
Digital Storytelling Project Update
I’ve been working on creating an example for the digital storytelling project I would like to have students in my 9th and 10th grade Intensive Reading class complete. Here is a link to the project on our class wiki: Intensive Reading … Continue reading
For My Students: Digital Story Telling Project Plans
This blog post is dedicated to all of the reluctant readers I’ve had over the years: Students like Dwight, who told me flat out in the beginning of the year when I introduced our Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) routine that … Continue reading
Computer Literacy Requires Knowledge and the Right Attitude
If someone asked me whether I considered myself to be computer literate, I would say, “of course.” After all, I feel competent using computers and other technology. I know basic hardware and software terminology. I can troubleshoot pretty well and … Continue reading
Helping Our Students Find Their Way in the Digital Age
Part of being a good citizen in any society involves knowing and understanding the common rules and expectations governing behavior and following them. As a teacher, I assume that my 9th and 10th grade students have been in school long … Continue reading
Knock Knock. Who’s There? Disruptive Innovation. WHAT?!
As I explored the theme of communications and the Internet this week, I thought about the future. Specifically, I thought about my future as a teacher, and I wondered where I would be in 2023 and what my classroom would … Continue reading
How to Start a (Technology) Revolution at Your School
Embracing technology: a matter of time or priority? There are a lot of technophile teachers out there. You know the type, or you may even be one of them: they have the latest tablet and smart phone, are using all … Continue reading
The adventure begins . . .
Welcome to my blog and learning journal for EME5050! I have already learned so much in the first week of class. The best (and hardest) part for me so far has been just going through the experience of learning how … Continue reading
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