Month: November 2022

Call for proposals: Critical Questions in Education Conference

The 2023 Critical Questions in Education Conference will be held in San Diego, California, February 27—March 1, 2023 at the Westgate Hotel. The deadline for submitting proposals is December 12, 2022. Participants are invited to explore four conversation themes: Cleaning out the closet of educational ideas:  What to keep, and what to throw away – an examination of educational ideas and … Continue reading Call for proposals: Critical Questions in Education Conference

Call for papers: The Literacy and Urban Schools Journal

Spring 2023 Theme – Children’s and Young Adult Literature in Urban Schools In 1990, Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop coined the term Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass doors in reference to diversity in children’s and young adult literature. This concept has been explored over the past 30 years within the research literature. However, there have been … Continue reading Call for papers: The Literacy and Urban Schools Journal

Digital Tools for Teaching

There are numerous digital tools available to use in teaching. Here are some that my students and I have used and recommended. Prices are accurate as of 11/9/2022, although some subscriptions are currently discounted. What do you use? Add your favorite tools in the comment box below. ToolApplicationURLPlatformCostClassroom response apps & surveysSurvey MonkeyAdministering surveys & … Continue reading Digital Tools for Teaching

How to Come Up with a Qualitative Research Topic That Brings You Light and Joy

This week's guest blogpost is from Tairan Qiu. Tairan is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Language and Literacy Education at the University of Georgia. To view the screencast, click here. You can read the full transcript below... Transcript Hi everyone, my name is Tairan Qiu and my pronouns are she/her/她. I am a … Continue reading How to Come Up with a Qualitative Research Topic That Brings You Light and Joy