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Jan Spohn
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In the palm of their hand
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First Time Attendees
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Blogging Teachers
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National Day on Writing
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Jan Spohn's Discussions
The aduacity!
Replied Apr 19
Planning on heading to Orlando next November!
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Teaching and learning with Ipod and Iphone
Hi, first timers. Please be sure you do go to the First timers Breakfast - besides a bit or recognition, it is a wonderful way to learn how to make the most of your convention experience. As a member of the Local Committee, look to PCTELA members ...
Are you a first time attendee of the NCTE Annual Convention? If so, join this group. Post a discussion question. Learn new tips to maximize your convention experience.
Do you have a blog where you write about the teaching of reading or writing in your classroom?
It would be great to find some time to chat about blogging, and how it's made our teaching more responsive, at the conference.
Early Childhood Events at the NCTE Annual Convention at Philadelphia, PA
November 21, 2009 all day
The Elementary Section and newly formed Early Childhood Education Assembly sponsor this day featuring sessions specifically for educators of children in preschool and early elementary. The day is filled with sessions devoted to issues of teaching,...
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- PA Council of Teachers of English
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- President
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- Yes
- How long have you been a member of NCTE?
- 10 years +
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Wow, Les than 4 months from today... and we will be working in Philadelphia!
As President of PCTELA, we are so excited to be the local affiliate hosting NCTE's 2009 Convention. Behind the scenes so much is occurring to make certain you attendees have a stellar convention! So enjoy your summer, but DO mark your calendar and make those reservations! We will be waiting, just steps from the Liberty Bell!
Posted on July 20, 2009 at 10:39am — 1 Comment
what wonderful sessions so far!
I am so impressed with the sessions I have attended so far. Thanks so much all you who stepped forward to do proposals. BTW - it won't belong until those calls for proposals go out for '09. Hopefully this convention will give you the stimulus to shift from program attendee to sharing the awesome things doing in your own classroom. Perhaps you and a colleague are now ready to submit a proposal and you can help tell your stories. Jot a note in your electronic calendar.
Posted on November 21, 2008 at 12:06pm —
totally enjoying this ning! Thanks NCTE!
first kudos on the revamped site - it looks wonderful! I was involved with staff development yesterday and showed it off a bit to a few colleagues. I then shared how useful the ning has been to continue to excite me about sessions for the convention, make new contacts, reconnect with colleagues across the country. I have also found out about some educators that I want to seek out and meet at the convention simply from their postings, and their profile page! We have also located many of our activ… Continue
Posted on November 15, 2008 at 10:00am —
discussion about technology in our lives... and this great readwritethink.org assignment...
http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson325/TAAssignment.pdf
Some of us on a list serve were reminising about how we came to be the technology users we are currently. I was browsing on readwritethink and see this wonderful lesson for middle schoolers. My spouse , the engineer, had to have a personal computer early on --- and then an Atari for the kids... now the two of us have our individual machines but at one time we had 6 computers in our home. Wondering if that Atari has any valu… Continue
Some of us on a list serve were reminising about how we came to be the technology users we are currently. I was browsing on readwritethink and see this wonderful lesson for middle schoolers. My spouse , the engineer, had to have a personal computer early on --- and then an Atari for the kids... now the two of us have our individual machines but at one time we had 6 computers in our home. Wondering if that Atari has any valu… Continue
Posted on November 12, 2008 at 11:40am —
worth the time to watch - Clay Shirky video at Web 2.0 conference
Web 2.0, Gilligan, and One Percent of Your Time
I recently ran across this video http://www.warrenellis.com/?p=5885
from the April 2008 O'Reiley Web 2.0 conference. I think this talk captures the revolution in collaborative communication better than I could. I strongly urge you to take 10 minutes and watch it.
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fits in with NCTE's discussions of 21st century learning.
I recently ran across this video http://www.warrenellis.com/?p=5885
from the April 2008 O'Reiley Web 2.0 conference. I think this talk captures the revolution in collaborative communication better than I could. I strongly urge you to take 10 minutes and watch it.
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fits in with NCTE's discussions of 21st century learning.
Posted on September 28, 2008 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (37 comments)
- At 10:42am on July 29, 2009,
Sara Kajder said… - Hi, Jan.
Great news about October! Let's talk more - email me at skajder@vt.edu.
- At 8:19pm on May 1, 2009,
Jack said… - Hi Jan,
MIT university is trying to build a free resource to help kids learn SAT/ACT thru the power of user-generated images and video. We are currently running a nationwide contest, challenging kids to make fun and memorable flashcards by pairing sentences and images to a common test word. There will be a small cash prize and iTunes giveaways. Due date is May 22.
More details at brainyflix.com/main/contest_rules. Do you have students or colleagues who would be interested?
- At 12:18pm on December 6, 2008,
Agnes Cardoni said… - Good to hear from you! And yes, I joined PCTELA this year. In fact I got the prize for being first to register for the conference in Lancaster!
Have a great holiday.
Agnes
- At 1:57pm on November 24, 2008,
Elizabeth Lewis said… - I'm so sorry I missed the event! I didn't get this message until I got back home... but I'd love to get together sometime in PA!
- At 6:09am on November 20, 2008,
Elizabeth Lewis said…
- Hi Jan,
Thanks so much for the note! I am really excited to go to the convention, and I hope to meet up with lots of folks from PCTELA!
Liz Lewis
- At 7:42pm on November 19, 2008,
Lisa Harmon said… - Jan,
This actually is my first national convention! I am so excited and can't hardly wait! Are you a First-Timer as well?
Lisa H
- At 6:47pm on November 19, 2008,
Karl Fisch said… - Hi Jan, thanks for the kind words. I'm not sure of our schedule yet, but where and when is the Howl at the Moon event?
- At 8:28am on November 19, 2008,
Charlene Klassen Endrizzi said… - Jan:
I will be at the NCTE authors reception at the same time. So sorry. I can't wait until Philadelphia.
Charlene Klassen Endrizzi
- At 2:24am on November 14, 2008,
Traci Gardner said… - Jan,
Thanks for the invite. Unfortunately, I am no longer going to be in San Antonio, so I won't be able to enjoy the party with you.
:(
Traci
- At 6:37am on November 12, 2008,
Kate Hoffman said… - Jan, thanks for the PCTELA invite!
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