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Marilyn Cook
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Marilyn Cook posted a status"Here is a link to a page about visual literacy and picture books http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/bookzone/vislit.html"
Marilyn Cook posted a status"Thank you to the Port Aransas Education Foundation for the support for a technology class to develop visual literacy and fine art."
Marilyn Cook posted a status"View our report of Brain Awareness Week http://www.dana.org/brainweek/reports/list.aspx?country=US&usstate=TX"
Marilyn Cook posted a blog post"Does the brain like e-books?" from the NYTimes
Here is a link to the discussion. http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/14/does-the-brain-like-e-books/ Question to think about and find credible research for like we had in the New Lit institute this past summer. Institute facilitating group: you guys are way ahead of the curve! Good work! Marilyn
Marilyn Cook posted a blog post"Technology and Writing"
Here is a link to an article that was in a newspaper last week, "Technology just might be improving writing skills" Here is the email and link from the author. Sarah Tindall sent you this:Technology changing way students view writinghttp://www.caller.com/news/2009/sep/13/head-to-go-here-ande-rha-x-snren-enr-hereree/Sarah Tindall attached this additional message:--------Hi Marliyn! Here is my article that ran last week; I'm glad you enjoyed it, and Ihope the folks at the New Literacies…See More
Marilyn Cook left a comment for Julie Coiro"Hi Julie. I read what you posted from SRI. Makes alot of sense to me and keep up the good work. Yes, we need new literacies and I think that video I posted says volumes. Marilyn"
Marilyn Cook posted a blog post"A humorous look at the definite need for new literacies"
Yes, we need new literacies! I think this speaks to new literacies and the need for assistive technology! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkhpmEZWuRQ Marilyn
Marilyn Cook posted a blog postebook resource for teaching science and math through children's literature
This info is from Donna German, editor at Sylvan Dell Publishing. I review books for them and use these ebooks with my students.“ We have just introduced our new eBooks for use in classroomsettings with projection/white board capabilities. Our marketing departmentis sending out free trial codes to access these eBooks through the end ofOctober. Please feel free to use and to share the following information witheducators:These are quite literally the most technologically advanced eBooks in…See More
Marilyn Cook replied to John Lee's discussion What did we learn today in the Showcase?"The high level thought and creativity in the design studio showcase was awesome! It is so inspiring to see the affective side integrated with the tech tools! Marilyn Cook"
Marilyn Cook replied to John Lee's discussion Teacher Leader Action Plans"Three goals I have for the year are: video lunch and learn discussion groups, create a wiki space for my students and parents, design and implement an interactive online short course for students and parents together about how to search on the web.…"
Marilyn Cook posted a blog postusing video
I plan to have my lunch and learn group (funded by the Port Aransas Education Foundation) of students video their discussions of learning challenges including dyslexia to share with parents and other students.
I have taught at all levels including teaching as an adjunct professor in curriculum
> and instruction at TX A&M – Corpus Christi. Currently I teach K-12 reading
> and am the district dyslexia specialist in a small school on Mustang Island
> on the gulf coast of Texas. I have published articles, have published lessons on the web and write extensive resource reviews for the National Science Teachers Association. I have
> taught most subjects including art and science. I was recently elected to the
> board of directors of the Council of Elementary Science International and
> also serve as an advisory board member of the Parents Association at Texas
> State University. I wrote a grant and received funds to attend this institute from the Port Aransas Education Foundation.
> Here is the citation of an article I wrote that I put on the blog:
36 THINKING CLASSROOM VOLUME 9 ISSUE 3 JULY 2008 THINKING CLASSROOM VOLUME 9 ISSUE 3 JULY 2008
> and instruction at TX A&M – Corpus Christi. Currently I teach K-12 reading
> and am the district dyslexia specialist in a small school on Mustang Island
> on the gulf coast of Texas. I have published articles, have published lessons on the web and write extensive resource reviews for the National Science Teachers Association. I have
> taught most subjects including art and science. I was recently elected to the
> board of directors of the Council of Elementary Science International and
> also serve as an advisory board member of the Parents Association at Texas
> State University. I wrote a grant and received funds to attend this institute from the Port Aransas Education Foundation.
> Here is the citation of an article I wrote that I put on the blog:
36 THINKING CLASSROOM VOLUME 9 ISSUE 3 JULY 2008 THINKING CLASSROOM VOLUME 9 ISSUE 3 JULY 2008
Marilyn Cook's Blog
"Does the brain like e-books?" from the NYTimes
Here is a link to the discussion. http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/14/does-the-brain-like-e-books/ Question to think about and find credible research for like we had in the New Lit institute this past summer. Institute facilitating group: you guys are way ahead of the curve! Good work! Marilyn
Posted on October 30, 2009 at 5:20pm
"Technology and Writing"
Here is a link to an article that was in a newspaper last week, "Technology just might be improving writing skills" Here is the email and link from the author. Sarah Tindall sent you this:
Technology changing way students view writing
http://www.caller.com/news/2009/sep/13/head-to-go-here-ande-rha-x-snren-enr-hereree/
Sarah Tindall attached this additional message:
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Hi Marliyn! Here is my article that ran last week; I'm glad you enjoyed… Continue
Technology changing way students view writing
http://www.caller.com/news/2009/sep/13/head-to-go-here-ande-rha-x-snren-enr-hereree/
Sarah Tindall attached this additional message:
--------
Hi Marliyn! Here is my article that ran last week; I'm glad you enjoyed… Continue
Posted on September 21, 2009 at 3:31pm
"A humorous look at the definite need for new literacies"
Yes, we need new literacies! I think this speaks to new literacies and the need for assistive technology! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkhpmEZWuRQ Marilyn
Posted on August 27, 2009 at 12:53pm
ebook resource for teaching science and math through children's literature
This info is from Donna German, editor at Sylvan Dell Publishing. I review books for them and use these ebooks with my students.
“ We have just introduced our new eBooks for use in classroom
settings with projection/white board capabilities. Our marketing department
is sending out free trial codes to access these eBooks through the end of
October. Please feel free to use and to share the following information with
educators:
These are quite literally… Continue
“ We have just introduced our new eBooks for use in classroom
settings with projection/white board capabilities. Our marketing department
is sending out free trial codes to access these eBooks through the end of
October. Please feel free to use and to share the following information with
educators:
These are quite literally… Continue
Posted on August 1, 2009 at 6:25pm
using video
I plan to have my lunch and learn group (funded by the Port Aransas Education Foundation) of students video their discussions of learning challenges including dyslexia to share with parents and other students.
Posted on July 16, 2009 at 11:12am
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