Month: June 2009
Movie Study Guides
A new teaching guide helps you learn how to use movies to teach important life lessons to children and youth. “Teaching with Movies: A Guide for Parents and Educators,” provides insight, instruction and resources to help adults use any movie as a learning tool. The guide is produced by F.I.L.M. (Finding Inspiration in Literature &… Read More Movie Study Guides
Book at no economic Cost
Nippon Foundation Offers Books on Contemporary Japan to Libraries – Must apply by June 30! The Nippon Foundation will donate “100 Books for Understanding Contemporary Japan” in English to 200-300 libraries throughout North American. The book’s cover all aspects-politics/international relations, literature, arts, history, society, culture, economics and business. Academic and public libraries interested in some… Read More Book at no economic Cost
Bobbt Flay’s Latest Throwdown: Book Reviews
Earlier this week, I read a posting on Zetta Elliot’s blog, Fledgling, about the controversy between professional and non-professional book reviewers. I had an immediate reaction to the discussion (much ado about nothing!) but, I decided to step away and give it some thought. This morning, I’m watching the Food Network and my response begins… Read More Bobbt Flay’s Latest Throwdown: Book Reviews
Twittering Tech Tips
One of the plans for the summer is to work on my tech skills. With technology today there is always something new to learn, improve or master! The more I learn, the more I can teach. Or teach with. So, I’ve bookmarked several free online courses with my Google bookmarks and in delicious. This past… Read More Twittering Tech Tips