Marnie Smith's Page

"Lindsey, I read this book when I was getting my Master's. I agree with you that it helps people to realize their own "story". I started writing some memories for my children to have... after I am gone. And to answer your questions...…"

"Wendy, This has certainly been an area of struggle with me as well. Years ago, I and a team of colleagues came up with a writing rubric for each grade...One of the checkpoints was "each sentence begins with a capital". I would have…"

"If you want to watch kids get excited in the classroom, sit them in front of a computer and let 'em fly!  I'm thrilled that you are taking on this subject.  I teach in a school that doesn't have an especially high ELL…"

"Leigh, I am really looking forward to hearing your presentation. I am always thinking about how to inspire students to own their learning. Sounds like having students write down their connection, whether it's text to text or text to self could…"

"Wow Marnie- I also teach 2nd grade and find it amazing that students come to our classes with Such descripencies in their schema or background knowledge of subject matter and life experience. I think your use of technology will certainly inspire…"

"Marnie, This topic sounds fun.  For a few semesters, I required my students to change  their research papers into visual presentations encouraging digital formats but accepting any form.  I found that the students are overly…"

"This is such a common problem across all curriculums I have found. We all realize the value of peer feedback but soliciting quality feedback is the struggle. I really look forward to your presentation and seeing if I can adapt what you present…"