Shot in the dark but is anyone else here a teacher?
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@aarbrk my main focus is on the primary (elementary) and near primary ages kids, k-5 (ages 5-11), although everything I do has to work within the continuum of the school (ages 3-18, we are an IB school).
@RoRo Cool, not my context but I'm curious. Spill some specifics, maybe people will have ideas.
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@RoRo I teach, develop curriculum, NA teaching quals but don't teach in NA. I totally get the revision-in-isolation feeling. Not sure if I can help any, but am happy to be a sounding board! What grades & kinds of literacy are you working on? What problems are you aiming to solve?
@Bumblefish I also don’t teach where my qualifications are from. I work at an international school in Japan, at an IB school, but got my certification in the states (MA). My focus right now is on the primary (elementary) school, US grades k-5 (UK/Aus/etc entry (reception, foundation, etc - 6). When I arrived at the school last year they were using the Readers and Writers program, which means they are not using best practices. Helping them phase out RW and learn best practices!
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Shot in the dark but is anyone else here a teacher? I am working on revising the literacy curriculum at my school and feel as though I’m doing it in complete isolation. I’d love to chat with another professional about it. #forkiverse #teachers #curriculum (im trying with this tagging stuff but I have legit never done it before)
@RoRo hashtags for the win!
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Shot in the dark but is anyone else here a teacher? I am working on revising the literacy curriculum at my school and feel as though I’m doing it in complete isolation. I’d love to chat with another professional about it. #forkiverse #teachers #curriculum (im trying with this tagging stuff but I have legit never done it before)
@RoRo I have been a high school English teacher for 30 years and am happy to talk! I’ve done a lot of this kind of work. What’s your goal? Where / how are you starting?
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Shot in the dark but is anyone else here a teacher? I am working on revising the literacy curriculum at my school and feel as though I’m doing it in complete isolation. I’d love to chat with another professional about it. #forkiverse #teachers #curriculum (im trying with this tagging stuff but I have legit never done it before)
You may find this of interest:
Developing Literacy by Timothy G. Morrison, 2012
Here is a comprehensive view of all of the elements that are essential to developing effective literacy and providing the necessary gradual release of responsibility for reading and writing from teachers to students.
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You may find this of interest:
Developing Literacy by Timothy G. Morrison, 2012
Here is a comprehensive view of all of the elements that are essential to developing effective literacy and providing the necessary gradual release of responsibility for reading and writing from teachers to students.
I personally like the 'gamify' approach:
Gamify Literacy: Boost Comprehension, Collaboration and Learning by Michele Haiken, 2017
Literacy is at the heart of education — and what better way to teach this important subject than through the motivational techniques built into gamification? With Gamify Literacy, teacher Michele Haiken brings together top educators and gaming professionals to share gamification strategies...
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Shot in the dark but is anyone else here a teacher? I am working on revising the literacy curriculum at my school and feel as though I’m doing it in complete isolation. I’d love to chat with another professional about it. #forkiverse #teachers #curriculum (im trying with this tagging stuff but I have legit never done it before)
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Shot in the dark but is anyone else here a teacher? I am working on revising the literacy curriculum at my school and feel as though I’m doing it in complete isolation. I’d love to chat with another professional about it. #forkiverse #teachers #curriculum (im trying with this tagging stuff but I have legit never done it before)
@RoRo shared for reach
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Shot in the dark but is anyone else here a teacher? I am working on revising the literacy curriculum at my school and feel as though I’m doing it in complete isolation. I’d love to chat with another professional about it. #forkiverse #teachers #curriculum (im trying with this tagging stuff but I have legit never done it before)
@RoRo As others have mentioned, there are plenty of teachers here — and no reason to limit yourself to those on theforkiverse.
Here's an English teacher I follow:
@rufustheduckAnd @hlseward seems like she might be a good contact for you.
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Shot in the dark but is anyone else here a teacher? I am working on revising the literacy curriculum at my school and feel as though I’m doing it in complete isolation. I’d love to chat with another professional about it. #forkiverse #teachers #curriculum (im trying with this tagging stuff but I have legit never done it before)
@RoRo I teach media design at a college level (17+) but have a lot of experience with curriculum design... though it looks like you are nicely covered from looking at the other responses!
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Shot in the dark but is anyone else here a teacher? I am working on revising the literacy curriculum at my school and feel as though I’m doing it in complete isolation. I’d love to chat with another professional about it. #forkiverse #teachers #curriculum (im trying with this tagging stuff but I have legit never done it before)
@RoRo college, but phd is in ed tech and learning design . . . does that count? I also use the hashtag #education to cover all the bases.
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@Bumblefish I also don’t teach where my qualifications are from. I work at an international school in Japan, at an IB school, but got my certification in the states (MA). My focus right now is on the primary (elementary) school, US grades k-5 (UK/Aus/etc entry (reception, foundation, etc - 6). When I arrived at the school last year they were using the Readers and Writers program, which means they are not using best practices. Helping them phase out RW and learn best practices!
@RoRo Oh great! I've been in Japan since forever, used to teach JHS and HS English, now at uni. at mark jezebelkat@famichiki.jp also has a lot if experience in this area. (Removed the first at so I'm not tagging them into the conversation without any warning). "Best practices" is a highly variable term, but sounds like the curriculum needs a re-work. Any specific issues?
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Shot in the dark but is anyone else here a teacher? I am working on revising the literacy curriculum at my school and feel as though I’m doing it in complete isolation. I’d love to chat with another professional about it. #forkiverse #teachers #curriculum (im trying with this tagging stuff but I have legit never done it before)
@RoRo
I'm a high school Maths teacher/tutor, if that's of any help (I've found trying to change things in a school to be extremely difficult - the "we've always done it this way" mentality - so not sure I can help you much in that regard). All my Maths posts are made using the #MathsMonday hashtag (and various other Maths hashtags, but you can find all of my specific ones under MathsMonday, which only a couple of other teachers have ever used here) -
@RoRo college, but phd is in ed tech and learning design . . . does that count? I also use the hashtag #education to cover all the bases.
@DrSuzanne @RoRo I've run into a number of #educators here and agree #education hashtag will get some attention. May also try tagging #literacy directly.
I wonder if @FediTips has a directory that lists relevant educators. Several directories are linked at https://fedi.tips/how-do-i-find-accounts-to-follow-on-mastodon-and-the-fediverse-how-do-i-find-my-friends/
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@Wyatt_H_Knott @RoRo @futurebird was just making sure somebody tagged her! High 5
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Shot in the dark but is anyone else here a teacher? I am working on revising the literacy curriculum at my school and feel as though I’m doing it in complete isolation. I’d love to chat with another professional about it. #forkiverse #teachers #curriculum (im trying with this tagging stuff but I have legit never done it before)
@RoRo Some in system have worked in education, mostly afterschool, be happy to talk shop.
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@DrSuzanne @RoRo I've run into a number of #educators here and agree #education hashtag will get some attention. May also try tagging #literacy directly.
I wonder if @FediTips has a directory that lists relevant educators. Several directories are linked at https://fedi.tips/how-do-i-find-accounts-to-follow-on-mastodon-and-the-fediverse-how-do-i-find-my-friends/
I am not sure if this is exactly what you are after, but I've tried to list some education-related accounts at https://fedi.directory/tag/education
(Fedi.Directory is the website of my other account @FediFollows )
I'd also suggest doing the other things on the list at https://fedi.tips/how-do-i-find-accounts-to-follow-on-mastodon-and-the-fediverse-how-do-i-find-my-friends
