Wilde: 5 Major Spelling Strategies

Spelling is a major aspect in writing, without proper spelling a writer may not be able to get their point across to their reader. Teaching a student how to read, write, and spell is a difficult task. There are 5 different strategies that students can use, or anybody for that matter, in order to improve their spelling: placeholder spelling, human resource, textual resource, generation monitoring and revision, and ownership. Being older and higher in my education, I use a combination of all techniques. Textual resourcing is probably my main technique. When writing on the computer you automatically get a spell checker that allows you to notice what you've spelled wrong and then gives you options for possible corrections. This probably isn't the best technique because you're getting the answers fed to you instead of figuring it out for your own, but it gets the job done. There are times when spell-check can have defects. There may be a word that is spelled right but is not being used in the proper way; in a case like this spell-checker will not inform you that you are incorrect. Overall one spells the way they're the most comfortable, as long as you're getting the job done, all well ends well!

Coffee Shop Literacy Dig

As I sat in Starbucks, a typical thing that occurs in my daily schedule, I made observations that I had never made before. When going to Starbucks I'm either meeting teachers, working on group projects or individual homework, and/or socializing. This time my visit consisted of simply observing. My assignment was to take note of the physical environment of the Starbucks located in the IMU. The setup of this coffee shop was free and diverse. There were single tables for two or one, as well as long tables that could seat up to eight. The counter is as soon as you walk in; I'm assuming so you can get your coffee first before you being doing your work. One thing I thought was interesting was the stage and the TV. The stage is unique and is something that makes this shop so diverse. They could use this stage for performances; actually I have been to a poetry event where they did! This allows the people to not only read here but also put on a show. The TV would probably be nice for those customers that come in and don't want to read but just have a cup of joe and relax.

Overall the layout of Starbucks is definitely positioned to be flexible for its customers. It gives you options and freedom. A wonderful choice to go study, perform, relax, or socialize! I give them a thumbs up!!

Blogging in the Classroom

This topic is something new to me. When you let the topic just brush your mind you would think something like this makes no sense, but when you let it rest and sit in a little, this idea actually seems brilliant. The article "That's online writing, not boring school writing with blogs ans the Talkback Project" really allows one to see the bright side of blogging. Children in the 21st Century love electronics. What better way to reach them but through a computer. A computer may let a student feel like they're free to express themselves; its something new and outside of the box. When the students blog and post their writings others may view and comment. The positive with this is that the students may receive new ideas or views on certain novels or articles which in the long run can span their horizon. Overall, I think blogging in the classroom seems to be a great and effective idea.