Video Games: A New Form of Reading? October 17, 2008
Posted by leewin in Uncategorized.Tags: education, literacy, opinion, Reading, video games
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The New York Times had an interesting article on authors using video games to get youth to start reading. The series of articles goes on to discuss how some authors use video games to get them to read their stories. Could this be the future of reading?
The articles even talk about how some libraries are having video game parties to draw students into the library to take out books.
The links to the articles you can find here:
Using Video Games as Bait to Hook Readers
Do you think video games are good way to get kids to read?
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School Uniforms: Could they be coming to a school near you? September 23, 2008
Posted by leewin in Uncategorized.Tags: opinion, Reading, response
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There has been tons of debate about the use of school uniforms in our schools. Parents and students are quite divided on the subject and I wanted to know how you feel about uniforms in school. Now just so you know I am going to link you to this article to read about the subject. Post your comments to this post.
As for my feelings, I think they couldn’t hurt or hinder a student. I know that students will no longer have the status issues that are attached to fashion in school. No longer will a student be singled out because of what they wear to school. Also, it sets the tone for work and learning at school. This is no different than any other work setting when our students have careers of their own.
However, that is as David Warlick says “my 2 ¢ worth”, I am more interested in hearing about yours. By the way hear are some articles you can read on the subject:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-Students-Have-To-Wear-School-Uniforms?&id=25943
http://newteachersupport.suite101.com/article.cfm/childrens_school_uniforms
Remember I am interested in your opinion. Please read the articles as they will give you some insight into the debate!
