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In and of themselves, wikis, blogs, podcasts and microblogging will do very little to transform digital writing or learning in general. It 's really not the tool or digital space that can transform or enhance learning. It is what is done there and how the tool is used by teachers and students alike. However, as I think the articles captured, when used effectively these digital tools have the potential to develop critical digital literacies. In Wikis as Learning Environments, Forte and Buckman report

Choices make a difference McEwan Rodefeld Throughout “The other Wes Moore”, The Wes’ were faced with surprisingly similar situations that were handled in very different ways. These situations were key turning points in each of their lives and shaped them into who they are. Even though each Wes had hardships in their environment and faced many trials and tribulations, ultimately, their choices during these times are what produced each Wes. Because of their series of different choices that each

problems to light, and not just confined to the limits of the classroom. It is enlightening to learn about different intersections of race, ethnicity, culture, class, sexuality, and religion that can all be present in a classroom. As a future educator, it is important to address these intersections, especially with a mainstream background as myself. When learning about these intersections, the ones that stuck out to me most were Latino, Native American, Muslim, LGBTQ+, and special education. The class

In addition to curriculum, grades and activities Dickinson's Admissions Committee looks for purpose, potential and self-reflection. Describe the intersection of your values, interests, and accomplishments with your goals at Dickinson. If you elect to submit the writing supplement, please write as much or as little as you feel is necessary to fully answer the question. There is no recommended minimum or maximum word count (the technical limit of 1,000 words is simply meant to provide more than enough

In 1861, the Sunflower State was adopted into the USA as the 34th state. It is home to the geographical center of the United States and not to forget the largest ball of twine ever recorded. With its vast plains and prariers Kansas is the largest producer of wheat and is known as the ‘bread-basket state’. Many schools in this agricultural governance still base their hours around the harvest schedule allowing the children to lend a hand in the tradition of family farming. There is currently over 2

Dialect versus Intelligence Amy Tan, the creator of this language and communication piece, “Mother Tongue,” is a published writer and English scholar. This piece was published in 1989 and appeared in The Threepenny Review. It is aimed toward the general public and is based around the idea that English is still English even if it sounds broken. Amy Tan, a Chinese woman who throughout her youth lived with her mother, is speaking at an assembly of her peers. After this assembly, she is

In The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, a moment that starkly captures the intersection of scientific ambition and ethical oversight occurs when Henrietta, an African-American woman, finds herself unwittingly at the heart of a medical revolution. Her cancer cells, taken without her consent, not only outlived her, but also became a cornerstone of modern medicine. Author Rebecca Skloot meticulously unfolds Henrietta’s story against a backdrop of racial and gender inequalities. She highlights how these

The United Declaration of Human Rights is an international document where the United Nation (1948) put together to commit to uphold, promote and protect the human rights of every individual. The united Nation proclaims that the UDHR has a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and

Nicole Palacios Professor Sara Cooper Writing 105 25 August 2017 While it is up to the student to make sure they keep up their grades and complete all their school work, a well-managed learning environment will motivate a student to do well, unlike an unwelcoming and unsafe one. This gives students who attend a healthy and safe school an academic advantage. Creating better programs and effective policies will improve student’s attitudes and performance in class. The education we get in our early

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