Comments on: Language Transcending Ink http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/ The silent majority speaks up Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:08:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Things 5-7A RSS feedssssss | I wonder?? http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/#comment-1549 Things 5-7A RSS feedssssss | I wonder?? Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:10:56 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/#comment-1549 [...] have read some very interesting posts on web 2.0 in the classroom, English assessments: Language Transcending Ink and teaching diversity The Day of [...] [...] have read some very interesting posts on web 2.0 in the classroom, English assessments: Language Transcending Ink and teaching diversity The Day of [...] ]]> By: Thing 7b: RSS Feeds | friday yoga http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/#comment-1548 Thing 7b: RSS Feeds | friday yoga Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:15:07 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/#comment-1548 [...] and well-written. See the one, for example, written by Morgante Pell from Vermont entitled: “Lanugage Transending Ink” and be sure to read the responses from his readers, many who are teachers. This opens a very [...] [...] and well-written. See the one, for example, written by Morgante Pell from Vermont entitled: “Lanugage Transending Ink” and be sure to read the responses from his readers, many who are teachers. This opens a very [...] ]]> By: Jodi Vaughn http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/#comment-1401 Jodi Vaughn Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:17:01 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/#comment-1401 cdxehxa8v6it0g45 cdxehxa8v6it0g45 ]]> By: Thing #5: getting started with rss | TFlan Wants To Be a Techie http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/#comment-1311 Thing #5: getting started with rss | TFlan Wants To Be a Techie Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:21:35 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/#comment-1311 [...] “connect” with an audience in so many ways — through text, photos, audio, and video. In Language Transcending Ink, Arthus Erea of Student 2.0 reflects on how Muhammad Ali could be such a success, and inspiring [...] [...] “connect” with an audience in so many ways — through text, photos, audio, and video. In Language Transcending Ink, Arthus Erea of Student 2.0 reflects on how Muhammad Ali could be such a success, and inspiring [...] ]]> By: Thing 5: RSS | The Newman Experience http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/#comment-1182 Thing 5: RSS | The Newman Experience Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:22:51 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/#comment-1182 [...] for the particular posts I read, one was about teacher bias towards written language, perhaps at the expense of giving more time to oral communication (and those students who may have [...] [...] for the particular posts I read, one was about teacher bias towards written language, perhaps at the expense of giving more time to oral communication (and those students who may have [...] ]]> By: Fifty Ways | UD in ME http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/#comment-1179 Fifty Ways | UD in ME Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:27:49 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/#comment-1179 [...] to have disabilities. A short list of names includes Jack Horner, Stephan Jenkins, Ann Bancroft, Muhammad Ali, and many scientists and inventors, past and present. Although some of these folks may have had [...] [...] to have disabilities. A short list of names includes Jack Horner, Stephan Jenkins, Ann Bancroft, Muhammad Ali, and many scientists and inventors, past and present. Although some of these folks may have had [...] ]]> By: Arthus Erea http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/#comment-1016 Arthus Erea Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:40:08 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/#comment-1016 @<a href="http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/#comment-1015" rel="nofollow">Adrienne</a>: Thanks, I really admired the graceful way in which you wrote your comment towards the end of the thread. I agree, equality across mediums really needs creative teachers. Unfortunately, I have met many an uncreative teacher in my time as a student: there are far too many of them in this country. I also agree with the fact that communication must be emphasized across all subjects. After all, there is no subject where you don't need to communicate. I think that Language Arts is the class where you can really focus on honing the art of communication: regardless of content. In other classes, students will get plenty of experience communicating content. In LA, the focus should be on the style and skill of the communication (though the content still has some importance). An interesting prompt in this is to write something about a completely fake topic: not as fiction, but as prose/nonfiction. @Adrienne: Thanks, I really admired the graceful way in which you wrote your comment towards the end of the thread.

I agree, equality across mediums really needs creative teachers. Unfortunately, I have met many an uncreative teacher in my time as a student: there are far too many of them in this country. I also agree with the fact that communication must be emphasized across all subjects. After all, there is no subject where you don’t need to communicate.

I think that Language Arts is the class where you can really focus on honing the art of communication: regardless of content. In other classes, students will get plenty of experience communicating content. In LA, the focus should be on the style and skill of the communication (though the content still has some importance). An interesting prompt in this is to write something about a completely fake topic: not as fiction, but as prose/nonfiction.

]]> By: Adrienne http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/#comment-1015 Adrienne Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:38:23 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/#comment-1015 Hi Arthus, Thanks for a great read on this important topic. To answer your question, "how can equal weight be given to all the forms those words may take?" -- I think it requires creative teachers willing to step outside the box of tradition. I also think it also requires working closely with other subject areas to discover how students do communicate within different contexts. Communication skills should not be limited to the English (Language Arts) classroom. I also agree with Carolyn who says our assessments must reflect what we value -- this is key. As a departing thought, I wonder sometimes how much the content really matters. Writing is so often used to deliver content, when teachers of all subjects use it just this way and expect our students to use it this way too. I wonder if *we* can think about delivering content in other ways, and use that to help our students do the same? Or maybe the content isn't all that important, anyway? Hi Arthus,
Thanks for a great read on this important topic. To answer your question, “how can equal weight be given to all the forms those words may take?” — I think it requires creative teachers willing to step outside the box of tradition. I also think it also requires working closely with other subject areas to discover how students do communicate within different contexts. Communication skills should not be limited to the English (Language Arts) classroom. I also agree with Carolyn who says our assessments must reflect what we value — this is key.

As a departing thought, I wonder sometimes how much the content really matters. Writing is so often used to deliver content, when teachers of all subjects use it just this way and expect our students to use it this way too. I wonder if *we* can think about delivering content in other ways, and use that to help our students do the same? Or maybe the content isn’t all that important, anyway?

]]> By: Arthus Erea http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/#comment-1014 Arthus Erea Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:14:03 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/#comment-1014 @<a href="http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/#comment-1013" rel="nofollow">diane</a>: That is indeed impressive that you have been able to adapt to students different gifts and have 0 failures. I can never under-emphasize the respect I have for teachers working with the rich array of ability found within schools—particularly those where the talent can be harder to find. @diane: That is indeed impressive that you have been able to adapt to students different gifts and have 0 failures.

I can never under-emphasize the respect I have for teachers working with the rich array of ability found within schools—particularly those where the talent can be harder to find.

]]> By: diane http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/#comment-1013 diane Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:38:38 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/04/29/language-transcending-ink/#comment-1013 Thanks for your kind response. Believe me, I agree that our current educational system fails many of our differently-gifted children and young adults. Let me just say that no student has ever failed any of my courses. They may not all be successful in the standard way, but they learn something and we maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect. I'm lucky not to be a "core" teacher, with all of the constraints that designation implies. Keep us thinking and learning together! diane Thanks for your kind response. Believe me, I agree that our current educational system fails many of our differently-gifted children and young adults.

Let me just say that no student has ever failed any of my courses. They may not all be successful in the standard way, but they learn something and we maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect. I’m lucky not to be a “core” teacher, with all of the constraints that designation implies.

Keep us thinking and learning together!

diane

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