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  • Autor: Vários
  • Narrador: Vários
  • Editora: Podcast
  • Duração: 11:11:19
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Episódios

  • Episode 9: Train to Write

    10/02/2014 Duração: 26min

    After training for eight weeks to run a half marathon, both Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Spencer discuss how their own training compares to the endurance of a writer. Listen in to hear how they challenged themselves on the pavement, as well as how to train your young writer to endure the distance by setting small goals and taking it one day at a time. Writing truly is a process and once students start to embrace this, they will excel in their challenges as a writer.

  • Episode 8, Part 1: Multitasking and Academics

    27/01/2014 Duração: 21min

    We want to thank our parents for always thinking about us. This past week, we received a great article on technology and multitasking while doing homework. After reading the article, Mrs. Larson and I couldn't help but talk about it with our listeners. We had so much to say, we will continue the topic for the next two weeks. This week, we focus on personal experiences in our lives and in our classrooms with technology and learning. We, also, tackle why multitasking can affect our student's writing ability over time. Listen in this week, to get the scoop on why this is such an important topic in our lives today.

  • Episode 7: Fluency

    05/01/2014 Duração: 29min

    Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Spencer, Oxford Academy teachers, discuss what fluency is and how to help kids achieve it in their writing. They offer practical strategies to help all writers with fluency.

  • Episode 4: Why Writing Matters

    30/12/2013 Duração: 21min

    Oxford Academy teachers, Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Larson discuss why writing matters beyond the classroom and as a life-long skill for students.

  • Episode 3: Common Core Writing

    30/12/2013 Duração: 27min

    Oxford Academy teachers, Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Spencer, discuss how Common Core will change instruction and learning for students. They focus on writing instruction and the changes parents will see in their child's writing assignments.

  • Episode 2: Writing in the Classroom

    30/12/2013 Duração: 23min

    Oxford Academy teachers, Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Spencer, discuss how parents can support their children in school and work with the teacher on writing instruction.

  • Episode 1: College Application and Personal Statements

    30/12/2013 Duração: 26min

    Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Larson discuss how to tackle the personal statement for college admissions.

  • Episode 6: Writing Tutors Vs. Small Group Instruction

    30/12/2013 Duração: 18min

    Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Larson chat about the benefits of small group instruction and individual tutoring.

  • Episode 5: Technology at Home and School

    16/12/2013 Duração: 19min

    Writers and Teachers from Oxford Academy, Kasey Spencer and Cathy Larson discuss how technology continues to increase at home and in school. Together, they share ideas on how to engage kids at home using any device along with supporting academic success at school.

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