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Literacy Voices Roundup- January 16

Friday, January 16th, 2009

The Electric Company
Sesame Workshop President & CEO Gary Knell previewed “The Electric Company” revamp at NCFL’s conference last year (click here to read the blog post). The airdate is finally here! The show premiers Monday (January 19) on PBS Kids Go.
Check out this preview article from the Los Angeles Times, and then head [...]

Tags: Gary Knell, National Endowment for the Arts, Presidential Inauguration, Sesame Workshop, technology, The Electric Company

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Literacy Voices Roundup- January 9

Friday, January 9th, 2009

Welcome to the first Literacy Voices Roundup of 2009.  For those who are new to NCFL’s blog, Literacy Voices Roundup is a Friday feature that explores and highlights literacy news from the week.  Enjoy!
Visuwords
This is a great website for learning vocabulary. In addition to the definition, this site teaches about associations with other words and [...]

Tags: Literacy Voices Roundup, parent involvement, resources, technology

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High Tech High

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

High Tech High’s mission is to “develop and support innovative public schools where all students develop the academic, workplace, and citizenship skills for postsecondary success.” Here’s a little more about the school, but watch the Edutopia video “Transformed by Technology: High Tech High Overview” for a great look at what the school is doing right.

“High [...]

Tags: 21st century learning, Edutopia, High Tech High, technology

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Deadline for Tech Savvy applications is Friday

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Reminder: Applications for the 2009 Verizon Tech Savvy Awards are due this Friday, December 12. Visit www.famlit.org/TechSavvyAwards to submit your application. Good luck!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YqlRqlJq0k

 
For some inspiration, check out this video from last year’s Tech Savvy winner: the Boston Digital Bridge Foundation’s Technology Goes Home Program at the Lilla G. Frederick Middle School.
Through the Technology Goes Home [...]

Tags: Tech Savvy, technology, Technology Goes Home

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Literacy Voices Roundup- December 5

Friday, December 5th, 2008

Teacher video can help parents boost literacy
“Parents needing an example of good reading practices now have a hands-on tool that models real-life lessons. The Aiken County School District released this month a 20-minute video guide, Parents: A Child’s First Teacher, to encourage parents to build literacy skills from birth.” From The Augusta Chronicle.
Education evolution in [...]

Tags: digital media, education reform, Education Week, parent involvement, Pearl Harbor, technology

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Guest Post: 2008 Tech Savvy Regional Winner Kristine White

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

Only 11 days left until applications for the 2009 Tech Savvy awards are due! Here’s a guest post from Kristine White, one of the four regional winners of last year’s award. Visit www.famlit.org/techsavvyawards to submit your application.
Winning the regional Verizon Tech Savvy Award was an honor for Computers for Families in Santa Barbara. Our program [...]

Tags: Conference, Tech Savvy, technology

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Literacy Voices Roundup- November 7

Friday, November 7th, 2008

Grading with Games: An Interview with James Paul Gee
An interview with James Paul Gee about video games in the learning process from Edutopia.org. Gee is the Mary Lou Fulton Presidental Professor of Literacy Studies at Arizona State University. Want to see him in person? At our 2009 Conference, Dr. Gee will present “Using Technology [...]

Tags: Adult Education, civic education, Conference, gaming, James Paul Gee, Play the News, technology

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Literacy Voices Roundup- October 17

Friday, October 17th, 2008

In One Ear: iTunes U Puts iPods to Good Use
A new online repository offers free, state-approved K-12 course materials and teacher development tools. From Edutopia.
A Nation at Risk: 25 Years Later
Special coverage marking the 25th anniversary of the landmark report, A Nation at Risk. The report was one of the first comprehensive assessments of the [...]

Tags: podcasts, technology

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Literacy Voices Roundup- October 10

Friday, October 10th, 2008

New Better World Books blog
Congratulations to Better World Books, one of our key partners in family literacy, on the great new blog!
How Technology Changes the Way We Do School
This presentation is from Angela Maiers blog, and it explores the role of technology in education and ways teachers can utilize it.
Shameless plug: if you or your [...]

Tags: Better World Books, ESL, NAEP, technology

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Tech Savvy Award Will Provide $45,000 to Winning Education Programs

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

Are you using technology to help parents and children to gain the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century? Apply for the Verizon Tech Savvy Awards!
The awards recognize and support sustainable programs that help parents bridge the widening gap between adults’ and children’s understanding of technology. These two generations must learn about technology [...]

Tags: 2009 Conference, Tech Savvy, technology, Verizon

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