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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

SXSW EDU 2018 Conference–Updated 10/29

By Dr. Childs
October 13, 2017
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Update: Last week I received notification that unfortunately, they could not find a place for my presentation for the 2018 SXSW EDU event.  It was disappointing, but I am glad that I was even in the conversation (being put on standby).  Thank you to ALL who voted for my proposal, and those who encouraged me!  However, don’t feel sorry for me. I am not finished with “Changing the Language”, as I also learned last week …Read More

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