Looking for something to do after the New Year? There will be a webinar broadcast in computer lab B on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 3:00pm. The "Teacher Talk" from Scholastic will be given by Tim Rasinksi, a professor of literacy education at Kent State University. He is the author of over 150 articles and over 15 books or curriculum programs on reading education. You can read his bio here.
When I asked Dorothy whether or not she had heard of him, she said, " He's a guru of reading!", and she has a number of his books. Her reaction to who he was, led me to believe this webinar would be useful. If you'd like further information about Dr. Rasinksi, he has a website with presentation materials, resources, and of course his books. Check it out prior to the webinar, then please join us on Thursday, January 13, 2011, at 3:00pm. If you have a conflict with duty, please talk to Nathan.
I think we will be able to ask questions at the end of the presentation, but they are also taking questions prior to the presentation. If you have any questions you'd like answered, send them to me and I will pass them along.
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Tam,
ReplyDeleteSince he is both el and middle school rdg. Do you know if his focus will be el ed or middle school age?
Jill O
Not sure,Jill, but his materials look to be more usable in the elementary range, look to be adaptable, though, for older students. Here is a link to one of his books in pdf form.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.timrasinski.com/presentations/effective_teaching_of_reading-from_phonics_to_fluency_2009.pdf