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Are Teachers Wasting Their Time Teaching Styles?
Jun 15th
Tweet As I grade a seemingly never ending pile of essays a question continues to pop into my mind. How much time am I wasting teaching students to use the proper formatting style? How much time are they wasting trying to make sure that their essay adheres to this style. How many points are taken off if the style
Student Bloggers Wanted! No Rent, Free Parking!
Apr 25th
Tweet I have some students who expressed an interest in blogging just for the sake of writing, not for a grade. Initially I had about fifteen interested students but that number has dwindled down to four or five students who consistently post. If you have students interested in blogging but for whatever reason have not set one
Don’t Forget About Modeling: It’s Money!
Dec 5th
Tweet I knew I would lure you in with that title, but I am not talking about fashion week here. I am talking about a tried and true teaching technique that I sometimes forget — modeling. I had an experience this week that reminded me of its importance. We have been studying and writing various forms of poetry in my creative
