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Using Pop Culture to Teach Writing Skills

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In 2007, she was named a member of the USA Today All-Teacher Team, and in 2011 she was awarded the Massachusetts Commonwealth Award in Creative Leadership. Sponsor: Advancement Courses is sponsoring DonorsChoose projects from August 18 – September 24.

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Beyond English: Why Writing Belongs in Every Classroom

Catlin Tucker

So, it should not be surprising that only 27% of 8th and 12th-grade students earned a score of proficient in writing in the last report published in 2011 by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Reading comprehension and information retention improve when students write about what they read (Graham & Herbert, 2011).

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Review: Increase Productivity with the Logitech M325 USB Wireless Mouse

EdTech Magazine

A 2011 Logitech blog post headline read, “Enjoy Precision, Comfort and Control with New Logitech Wireless Mouse M325.” For the past decade, the M325 USB wireless mouse by Logitech has been a mainstay in the world of wireless mice. March 31, 2021, marked the 10-year anniversary of Logitech’s introduction of the M325 to the world.

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5 Blogs to Read in 2011

The Electric Educator

The regular blog posts that appear on EdReach range from the philosophical and reflective to the practical and specific. One thing that I really appreciate about Jon''s blog is that not only does he discuss the philosophical and pedagogical reasons for his teaching methods, he also shares practical advice. I''ve updated the link.

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Lumio: Making Review and Practice Easy

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In this blog post, I’ll share how Lumio is a great tool for classroom teachers everywhere, whether you’re reviewing for a tough exam like my Computer Science class or teaching a regular lesson. Sponsored Blog Post This blog post is sponsored by Lumio.

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How to Assess with Respect with Starr Sackstein

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In 2011, the Dow Jones News Fund honored Sackstein as a Special Recognition Adviser and 2012 Education Updated recognized her as an outstanding educator. Assessment is part of what teachers have to do in school.

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The 21st Principal: 2011 Edublog Best Administrator Blog Nomination Thank You

The 21st Century Principal

Nominations for the 2011 Edublog Awards are in, and I feel honored that this blog, The 21st Century Principal is among the nominees for Best Administrator Blog. When I began this blog almost exactly 2 years ago, I was a bit strong on ambition and perhaps a bit weak on just how far I was going to go with blogging.