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Learn to L.O.V.E. Literacy for FREE!

By Dr. Childs
March 28, 2020
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Learning. Opportunity. Valued. Enhanced. This book is for parents of any school age student (even college), teachers, administrators, educational coaches, curriculum specialists, and anyone else who has an educational interest.  “29 Days” contains a description of what “L.O.V.E” means (in relation to teaching reading and writing), and  activities that can be used for 29 days and beyond. From using technology, music, going on library tours, to writing movies reviews- these are not your ordinary strategies/ways …Read More

NEW Article–D.R.E.A.M. Literacy: Enhancing the Literacy Experience for Diverse Populations

By Dr. Childs
November 10, 2019
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“It was all a dream…” In October 2019, I had another a peer-reviewed article published in the Texas Association for Literacy Education’s Yearbook. It was an article that began as a presentation session at TALE’s 2019 Annual Conference held in Waco, Texas (February 28th -March 2, 2019) . Read the brief abstract below, and follow the link to read the rest of the article: Abstract “D.R.E.A.M. Literacy” represents several pieces necessary to address and provide …Read More

Changing the Language: Using Social Media & Popular Culture to Teach Traditional Literacy Skills

By Dr. Childs
September 29, 2018
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What is “Changing the Language”? “Changing the Language” now available as a peer-reviewed article: TALE Yearbook, Vol. 5, Fall 2018 We are in a time period in which technology evolves so fast, that we feel as if we will never catch up.  This definitely is an everlasting debate as it relates to education.  If you are visiting this post, chances are you have attended one my sessions over the need to “change the language” in …Read More

SXSW Edu 2019 Proposal- VOTE NOW!!!

By Dr. Childs
August 26, 2018
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Voting is open until 8/30 on South by Southwest Edu’s Panelpicker wesbite, and I have submitted a proposal for my presentation, Changing the Language #SocialMedia Matters. Session Description The session will share ways to incorporate social media, technology, and popular culture into traditional literacy learning assignments. Outside of the classroom, students are using the skills taught, but many are unable to connect their learning. The presenter/speaker will work collaboratively with the audience via technology/poll (app) …Read More

DREAM Literacy

By Dr. Childs
February 1, 2018
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The concept of “DREAM” (Diversity, Relevance, Engagement, Access, and Motivation) will be one of my next projects that I develop to encourage educators to implement into their reading and literacy instruction. A book, a series of presentations and/or webinars, and an online platform will be created to help educators learn to encourage at-home support, use diverse texts, popular culture and technology, and multi modal resources that empower students, and parents. According to a study by …Read More

Teaching Students to L.O.V.E. Literacy

By Dr. Childs
June 25, 2017
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If you are visiting this website, you have probably attended one of my sessions or workshops “Teaching Students to L.O.V.E. Literacy”.  During this session, I spoke of ways to get educators, parents, and advocates of literacy involved in the process of building student literacy skills in non-traditional formats.  This session had techniques and discussion that is applicable to nearly any age group, and seeks to help empower those who want to put some creativity into …Read More

Welcome Home: Building an Engaging Classroom Environment

By Dr. Childs
August 20, 2014
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Robert John Meehan once stated, “Learning becomes relevant when we connect it with reality”.  Students must be able to connect their reality with material being presented to them.  They must also feel comfortable enough in their classroom environment to establish a reciprocal teaching and learning relationship with their teachers.  As a classroom educator for eleven years in the public school systems, I have always made it a point to take pride in creating a welcoming …Read More

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