Nancy

Dear Joe,

I just want to thank you for an interesting and informative workshop today. There are many new things that I learned today, but two really stand out for me. First, I feel much more comfortable using Google Docs and Wiki. I feel like I can navigate fairly well on them--I just have to practice and really try to learn the sites. I also plan to attempt Twitter. Secondly, I was glad to learn about the 21st Century skills that literate citizens must have as we navigate all of this information. I have always had an idea as to what these skills might be, but I really appreciate you naming them and elaborating on them. That was key for me!

I don't really have a question for you right now, but I do have a request--I would greatly appreciate it if you would be kind enough to let me know if you hear of any other websites that would be helpful for K-5 teachers as they implement reading and writing workshop. You gave me a couple today (school discovery and pics for learning) that I will definitely use. I'm sure that I will have other questions as I start to explore all of the sites we talked about today.

My plan for this upcoming school year is to share this information with K-5 teachers and also work to use the sites myself.

Enjoy your new daughter--I know that she will be a healthy and happy little girl. You have a lovely family!

Thanks again, Nancy Chodoroff