Learning Project: Update 4: Searching for Community
As a recap, below are the goals I set for myself for weeks 5-6 in my original learning project blog: WEEKS 5-6: Character Development and Story Refinement Focus: Improve characterization and storyline Tasks and Resources: Wattpad (Writing Community): Explore online children’s stories for further inspiration and – gulp – share some writing to receive peer feedback. Goodreads…
Learning Project: Update 3: Fresh Eyes, New Edits
As a quick recap, here is the schedule I set for myself in my original learning project post… WEEKS 3-4: Develop Writing Skills and Structure Focus: Storytelling techniques, structure, and drafting format Tasks and Resources: Write! ProWritingAid: The Storyteller’s Toolkit (Editing Tool): Online writing assistant site (initially free) that helps with grammar, readability, and finding…
Learning Project: Update 2: Children’s Writing Foundations 101
Reflection: Returning to that Ol’ Written Word Magic As I’ve been deep-diving into my learning project – writing and maybe (gulp!) publishing a children’s storybook – I’ve felt that old magic return. There’s just something about children’s stories, the simple yet beautiful turns of phrase; the vivid illustrations tapping into boundless imagination. Growing up as…
Phones Down, Heads up: The Duality of Saskatchewan Schools’ Cell Phone Ban
For the last 16 years, I’ve worked for the same small Catholic school division, and during that time, I can’t recall its elementary schools not having a strict cell phone policy. Even before the recent Saskatchewan cell phone ban, my division strictly enforced the same policy: One strike, warning; two strikes, office for the day;…
Learning Project: From Scribbles to Storybooks
Contextual Preamble…and I do love to (r)amble Since I first read the assignment description, my learning project has fluctuated between two choices; thus, this post is less timely than my usual routine. Initially, I was drawn to learning American Sign Language (ASL), something I have dabbled with using the Lingvano app since I unexpectedly woke…