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CCIRA Literacy ConversationsTanny McGregor: Sketch-notes to Improve ComprehensionTanny McGregor chats with Molly and Jessica about using sketch-notes to make thinking visible and improve comprehension.Resources:Tanny's websiteInk and Ideas (book)The link above features:A Heinemann Podcast about SketchnotingTable of Contents from the bookA Sample ChapterFree TemplatesPD Resources from Tanny McGregorQuick video on the bookVIsual Notetaking using Ink and Ideas (46 minutes video)Please email cciravideo@gmail.com with any questions or concerns you have about the episode. Thanks for listening!
2021-08-0553 minCCIRA Literacy ConversationsTroy Hicks: Integrating Tech into Literacy InstructionTroy Hicks: professor of English and Education at Central Michigan University. former middle school language arts teacher, Director of the Chippewa River Writing Project shares about New Literacies in the classroom.Resources:Troy's WebsiteTroy's new book: Mindful Teaching with TechnologyNCTE Definition of literacy in the digital ageAdobe Spark: Free for K-12Northwestern University Knight Lab Storylines ToolsSutoriThinglinkChoose Your Own Adventure - Alice KeelerChippewa River Writing Project - YoutubeStanford History Education GroupLateral ReadingNational Writing ProjectTransmedia Storytelling 101 - Henry JenkinsCreating Confident WritersTroy Hicks' heroes:Chris Miller, mentor as a teacherErnest Morrell, Director of NCTE Policy...2021-07-2246 minCCIRA Literacy ConversationsColby Sharp: Increasing Book Access in Your ClassroomColby Sharp, host of The Yarn Podcast, co-author of Game Changer, editor of The Creativity Project, and co-founder of The Nerdy Book club shares a bit about his recent projects and how to curate a great classroom library.*More show notes to come.Have questions or comments? Please email cciravideo@gmail.com.
2021-07-0834 minCCIRA Literacy ConversationsBeth Skelton - Every Teacher is a Language TeacherToday's guest is Beth Skelton who is a guru of Language Acquisition. Throughout the podcast Beth shares numerous actionable steps to allow teachers to create effective literacy and language instruction. She recommends purposeful planning to support students in producing quality reading, writing, and speaking. Listen in to find out how to leverage student assets and elevate student language success. If you want to learn more from Beth, join us for the 2022 CCIRA Literacy conference!Resources:WIDAIsabel Beck - vocab guruWorking with Words Off the WallKaganWord SwapJeff ZwiersCris Tovani, "I Read It, but I Don't Get It"...2021-06-2452 minCCIRA Literacy ConversationsErik Palmer - I think we can all improve at speakingToday's podcast was recorded with Erik Palmer, a guru of instructional practices for better spoken communication. Erik shares his philosophy on the importance of teaching speech as a crucial life skill. He has developed a framework to teach students what to do before and during speaking and uses mini lessons throughout the year to practice elements of great speech. He integrates speaking into all areas of instruction to maximize every moment and have students practice these skills. He elaborated on the importance of adults and teachers becoming effective oral communicators. Throughout our conversation Erik emphasized the importance of always...2021-06-1048 min