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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

Solid Foundation: Using Teaching Strategies that Build Comprehension

By Dr. Childs
June 3, 2018
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If you are visiting this post, you are probably looking for the slideshow and accompanying resources to my presentation titled, “Solid Foundation: Using Teaching Strategies that Build Comprehension”. What do you do once your students have a solid foundation in their literacy skills to help further develop them into fluent readers? How do we as educators move students to better comprehend text, and read for understanding? In my presentation I focus on the foundation of …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

TALE Board Elections: Vote for Dr. K. Childs

By Dr. Childs
May 17, 2017
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Recently, I took a leap of faith–as I am seeking to be more active in educational policies and educational rights for students, parents, and of course, teachers.   I put in my nomination to be a part of the TALE (Texas Association for Literacy Education) Board.  Please read a portion of my submitted background and vision for TALE (below).  Also, feel free to click on the provided links for more information.  If you are a …Read More

Preparing for College Now: Don’t Wait Until Senior Year

By Dr. Childs
July 29, 2016
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Introduction From the first time I heard of the word “college”, I was always curious about it.  I always had the intention of attending college (as I love to learn new things), but there was never a “plan” developed as a family for me to attend.  My plan was to go to college at home one year, and then transfer to another school the next.  I knew that I wanted to be a teacher, and that …Read More

New Instagram Account

By Dr. Childs
June 21, 2016
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Though many shy away from social media, I am present on social media, and I have been for quite some time.  Often times, I am so busy teaching that I am unable to take pictures and share the great work put forth in my classes. I have created an Instagram to document the awesome work, and happenings in my courses.  I will also use this as a space to advocate for education and literacy.  When …Read More

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