Mem Fox » Welcome! Picture me flat on the floor in a star shape: that’s where I am. I’ve been working for many months with my website designers (massive applause for Enee Solutions) to update the site and make it as friendly and fascinating as possible. I hope you’ll love it. I hope you’re having hide-and-seek fun with my latest book: YOO HOO, LADYBIRD! A new book, BABY BEDTIME, is due out in Australia on October 23rd. On Saturday October 19th I’ll be at the annual USBBY convention, in St Louis, Missouri. On Monday evening, October 21st,the St Louis Public Library is hosting a Mem Fox evening, at which I’ll be giving a different speech. In early November I’ll be on tour across Australia for BABY BEDTIME. Wednesday 6th – Saturday 9th November (Adelaide-Brisbane-Sydney-ADL)Wednesday 13th – Saturday 16th November (ADL-Melbourne-Hobart-ADL)Wednesday 20 – Saturday 23 November (ADL-Perth-ADL) Nothing much happens in my life, you’ll be surprised to know. In future, this What’s Up? Let’s enjoy the ride!
21 Literacy Resources For The Digital Teacher by Kimberly Tyson, Ph.D., learningunlimitedllc.com Update: This post was originally published in February, 2013 If you follow this blog, you know that I believe effective vocabulary instruction is just about the most important instructional activity for teachers to get right. In addition, a broad vocabulary is important for effective speaking, listening, reading and writing.Vocabulary is a foundational component of an effective K-12 comprehensive literacy framework. I’ve posted previously about the importance of effective vocabulary instruction and developed a popular Infographic featuring the “Top 10 Characteristics of Effective Vocabulary Instruction.” In today’s 21st century classrooms, digital tools should coexist alongside more traditional tools. The following digital tools show promise to support word learning, review, and play with language. 21 Literacy Resources For The Digital Teacher Reference Tools 1. Lingro is a cool tool for both the “wow” factor and for its usefulness. 2. 3.