7/07/2009, pt. II

here's an online webquest dedicated to online netiquette and safety (w/ a huge list of links):

Netiquette & Safety

Netiquette & Safety [open in new window]

a website dedicated to teaching writing to diverse student populations (it explores the changes classrooms have underwent and how teachers can be better prepared for this as well as tips and techniques that can be implemented to help reach all students- especially those who are struggling for various different reasons):

Teaching Writing to Diverse Student Populations

Teaching Writing to Diverse Student Populations [open in new window]

7/07/2009

for the best online calendar:

Google Calendar

Google Calendar [open in new window]

a textbook for language arts teachers trying to create student-centered classrooms that empower their students through a critical pedagogy:

Language Arts Textbook

Language Arts Textbook [open in new window]

7/06/2009, pt. IV

Merriam-Webster Dictionary::
Word Lookup:

7/06/2009, pt. III

a little teaser concerning technology and education

i didn't want to post the picture itself due to copyright laws.

7/06/2009, pt. II

here is my lengthy, unrevised philosophy of education. i need work honing it down, but i'm happy with where my ideas are at the present.

Philosophy of Education

7/06/2009

here's my concept attainment plan for metaphors:


Metaphor Concept Attainment Plan

Metaphor Concept Attainment Plan [to open in new window]

7/01/2009, pt. III

a video presentation by marina, tim, and joshua.
imovie put to excellent use:

7/01/2009, pt. II

i am currently shaping up a powerpoint presentation about sandra ciscernos's the house on mango street that will incorporate a couple of videos of her discussing the book to help understand the inspiration behind the book in ways that will help to understand what the book was attempting to accomplish as well as help to thoroughly enjoy the excellent novella.

i will post a link to the powerpoint presentation when it is fully finished.

7/01/2009

a little bit belated, but a little about me:

my name is joshua kelly and i am a first semester student through the tcpcg masters program at uconn. i am going to school for secondary english education, and am currently developing a pegogy of student-centered classrooms where the sharing of experience is a vital part of class work and discussion. my personal favorite book (and one that i hope to be able to incorporate into my future classrooms) is "the sun also rises" by ernest hemingway.

hope this fills in a little bit of information about myself.

feel free to direct further questions to: joshuapkelly@gmail.com

6/24/2009, pt. II

Webquest: "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck

6/24/2009

Here is a link to an online quiz that I developed:

Literature Quiz

Literature Quiz [open in new window]

6/17/2009

Philosophy of Educational Technology

Podcast: Philosophy of Educational Technology

Philosophy of Educational Technology

6/10/2009, pt. III

A quote from one of the most seminal authors of the 20th century.

6/10/2009, pt. II

List of "100 Best Books of 20th Century", courtesty of: http://www.randomhouse.com/modernlibrary/100bestnovels.html

100 Best Books of 20th Century


Compare the list of what the board at Random House believed and then look at the list that readers voted on. What books make both list? How many have you had the chance to read (from either list)? Do you agree with the books that have been listed, or would you replace books in the list with other books, in which case what books do you believe deserve to be on the list?

6/10/2009

6/03/2009

Reporting from first day of class- we've just made our blogs.