Here’s a thought that puts things into perspective, one based entirely on the research: The reality of the game we are playing, acting like we can teach them a language, is that we can’t. There are two polar opposites at work here: (1) that we can teach them the language. (2) that we can only […]
Here are some small books on various topics for PLC members at no charge. Some may recognize that some of the information has its origins in previous articles published here over recent years:
This activity was first posted here years ago but I think a lot of us have forgotten it. Thinking about the need now in January to be able to pace ourselves for the grueling winter run, I republish it here. It definitely takes the pressure off. One Word at a Time Stories (OWATS) It is
Greg reports from the weekend workshop, and we thank him: Hi everyone, Here is the video of my presentation. Please do not share outside of Ben’s PLC members: Here is my Google Slide from the presentation: h https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1aPsJu_WKW6L1EpLNf-mz1DwLBuUBjHQZ6Jk6M1C-2oI/edit Access is restricted. In order to view you will need to request access via your Google account.
Sorry guys but I am deep into a new book and not spending as much time here as I usually do. I will post things here over the next month or so, but it won’t be as much as usual. You know the drill. The creative process is like none other. It can drive you
I got this question from a teacher about individually created images: Q. Today is Individually Created Images Day and they are having a blast! I know the next step is to get them into gradually increasing in size groups to vote on the best ones. What do I do once we have a winner? Or
Jen this is that flower I mentioned in that comment: Name: Daisy the Flower Job: to wake the family in the house next to her field with pretty songs in the morning Likes/Dislikes: likes to sing/doesn’t like to be alone Fear: too different and won’t ever be accepted and loved Problem: She’s the only flower
Greg shares: Hi all – Just wanted to let you know that I am presenting a CI session at Nice Minicon this Saturday! The other sessions are more focused on tech (but you always learn something useful)! If you end up coming find me and we can eat lunch together and turn it into a
We only accept the individually created drawings for consideration into the story if they are (1) big and bright and not stick figures (they must know how seriously we take our art culture first), (2) have mojo and personality, and (3) the back page has the following things listed on there and the information GELS to
Drawing Days It’s a good idea to let kids draw in class to prepare their ICIs. You need high quality drawings that badly. They are that important. During drawing time, students should be encouraged to look at the Gallery (a section of wall in the back of the room) of One Word Images and other
Individually Created Characters (ICI) have gotten the shaft because of all the hoopla around One Word Images (OWI). And yet the Invisibles were originally based on ICIs, not OWIs. What happened? It doesn’t matter. But I want to at least stand up for and promote this lovely way of starting a trip around the new
