School Talk is a lively six-page newsletter designed specifically to help classroom teachers bridge the gap between the ideal and the real world of teaching. Presented in a friendly, informal voice, each issue focuses on one particular topic and deals in practical terms with questions that teachers everywhere are asking. Since teachers choose the topics explored in each issue of School Talk, the conversation in upcoming newsletters will continue to focus on what really matters to teachers and learners in today's elementary classrooms. (Published October, January, April, and July.)
Editors: Frank Chiki and Andrea Garcia
Submissions to Frank Chiki at chikiman@comcast.net
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April 2010 School Talk
Theme: 21st Century Literacies: Young Children Reading and Writing in a Digital World
In this issue, four authors share their stories of providing opportunities for special needs students to access curriculum using digital literacy tools. We learn how they use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) from the Center for Applied Special Technology; a Web-based program called ThinkQuest, which provides a forum for student voices; and various other Web resources to engage their students.
Recent Themes
January 2010:
21st Century Literacies: Young Children Reading and Writing in a Digital World
October 2009: 21st Century Literacies: Navigating the Possibilities
July 2009: A Tribute to Donald H. Graves: Teacher, Writer, Friend
April 2009: Writing in the Content Areas: Making it Real, Making it Theirs