My Learning Curation - submission #2 by Erin Caldwell https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109 A space to collect thoughts, ideas, inspiring readings en-us 2018-01-30 02:45:59 UTC 2026-01-29 09:50:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Multimodal Literacy - a personal connection as I learn ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/225921742 Multimodal Texts help support 4 Roles of the Reader-Viewer:
1. Navigator (not decoder)
2. Interpreter
3. Designer
4. Interrogator
**When I read about Multimodal texts, I am reminded of the very cool story, "The Lizzie Bennet Diaries" by Pemberley Digital which re-told the Pride and Prejudice story across many platforms: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. It was a great contemporary re-telling of Jane Austen's classic story, in honour of her 200th birthday. I wonder how I can use, and inspire my colleagues and students, by using a variety of texts.

]]> 2018-01-30 02:49:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/225921742 Learning about literacy from Frank Serafini ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/225922260 Many years ago I was part of a group of educators that met with Frank Serafini for monthly workshops via Skype. Reading his 2 articles this module reminded me of how using a variety of texts can help us teach students about a  topic.

]]> 2018-01-30 02:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/225922260 The School Library Learning Commons - a recipe ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/227807750 Trying to sum up all I hope a Library learning commons can be, some key ingredients are: 
- a place of collaboration for TL and colleagues
- a place where students can collaborate as they research (with digital tools and books) and create together
- a centre for literacy and a space to develop a love of reading
Please click on the cartoon below to see my comic summary using https://www.pixton.com]]> 2018-02-04 03:34:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/227807750 Multimodal texts and Critical thinking in my teaching practice (an example) ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/227808048 How am I using multi-modal texts this year? As part of my team of 4 classes at middle school, my 3 colleagues and I are teaching about Residential Schools. We are using:
- the BCTF resource "The Gladys We Never Knew" to guide our lesson planning
- "Shi-Shi-Etko" by Nicola Campbell - watch this terrific video portrayal of the book (see link below)
- "Shin-chi's Canoe" by Nicola Campbell - read with a document camera to show pictures
- Read-aloud "My Name is Sepeetza" by Shirley Sterling
- Novel study: 2 of our French classes will read "Les bas du pensionnat" while 2 English classes read "Fatty Legs" by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak Fenton
- graphic novel & video "The Secret Path" by Gord Downie and Tim Lemire
**Module 4 Prompt: I have started a new padlet on Residential schools with these links & more - please click on my name at the top left, and go to my padlet titled "Teaching about Residential Schools"]]> 2018-02-04 03:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/227808048 Sharing a passion for reading ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/227810655 Early in my career I came across the marvelous book "The Read-Aloud Handbook" by Jim Trelease. It shaped my practice in how I teach literature to my students in both English and French. I was delighted to hear Stephen Krashen refer to it in his video!]]> 2018-02-04 04:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/227810655 The Power of Reading ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/227810832 Such a great lesson on the impact of reading. After watching this video I have had discussions with colleagues about Silent Reading and free, voluntary reading.
I loved his his statement that "One positive book can transform a person into a READER"!
I hope to share a few minutes of this video with more colleagues.]]> 2018-02-04 04:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/227810832 Leading Learning ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/227811095 How to move libraries into learning hubs for 21st Century learners
So much to use here... I really appreciate how this document is organized as a practical tool.
Focus on:
- Pathways
- Collaboration
- Creativity
- Innovation
- Opportunity
A Learning Commons:
1. A shared physical and virtual space
2. Designed to move students to exploration, experimentation and collaboration
3. Increases student engagement and improves student achievement
4. Promotes personalisation, inquiry and technology integration]]> 2018-02-04 04:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/227811095 Learning Curation ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/227811919 Initial thoughts]]> 2018-02-04 05:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/227811919 What makes a learning commons thrive? ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/227812996 From "Library to Learning Commons: A Recipe for Success" by Terri Hayes
https://www.edcan.ca/articles/library-to-learning-commons/]]> 2018-02-04 05:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/227812996 Helping a Reluctant Reader ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/227813390 The Secondary school student scenario - Learning Curation Prompt addressed here!]]> 2018-02-04 05:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/227813390 The Power of a book ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/227813904 Some of the readings reminded me of this hilarious video by Ikea "Experience the power of a bookbook" :)]]> 2018-02-04 06:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/227813904 Thoughts on reading ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/227814260 From Jim Trelease]]> 2018-02-04 06:17:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/227814260 Literacy ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/227814798 Neil Gaiman's article  was a terrific read
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/oct/15/neil-gaiman-future-libraries-reading-daydreaming?CMP=twt_gu]]> 2018-02-04 06:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/227814798 Multimodal texts ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/x9d2y2rkc109/wish/239012905 A text may be defined as multimodal when it combines two or more semiotic systems. There are five semiotic systems in total:
  1. Linguistic: comprising aspects such as vocabulary, generic structure and the grammar of oral and written language
  2. Visual: comprising aspects such as colour, vectors and viewpoint in still and moving images
  3. Audio: comprising aspects such as volume, pitch and rhythm of music and sound effects
  4. Gestural: comprising aspects such as movement, speed and stillness in facial expression and body language
  5. Spatial: comprising aspects such as proximity, direction, position of layout and organisation of objects in space.
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