Latest articles by Pernille Ripp
Do You Do Global Collaboration with Your Students? Please Take this Survey
I am looking to highlight amazing teachers around the world that are doing just this; creating opportunitiesfor their students to collaborate with others in their literacy instruction.
Audience Needed for Elephant & Piggie Performances
The students have been hard at work figuring out how to be better speakers and they are now ready to show the world.
The 2030 UN Challenge – A Social Advocacy Project
For the past 3 weeks, we have combined classes and worked on the2030 UN Challenge.
What It’s Like to Live Online – A Student’s Perspective
My students started blogging yesterday, all trying to use it as a platform to start conversations with others. I was blown away by many of their posts and thought I would share at least one.
Why audio books in the classroom?
Several of my students who have never liked reading are begging for the next book.
Why Audio Books in the Classroom?
Several students this year are having incredible reading experiences, kids who have never liked reading, are begging for the next book, begging for time to listen.
Ideas for Working With the January Slump
So how do we work through the January slump that sometimes happens? A few ideas to help.
Mind Your Skype Manners – Tips for Better Skype Calls
Every year I have to remind my students how to act while Skyping, to mind their Skype manners as we proceed.
Would You Like to Be Our Readers?
As part of ourepic non-fiction picture book project,we are looking for students to share these books with.
Our Epic Nonfiction Picture Book Project Take 2
Throughout this project we have been able to successfully marry tech tools with writing, as well as use Skype, Padlet, Twitter and other interactive tools.
How to Do PD Right – Yes, It’s Possible
Excitement? Really? Since when has PD actually been something to look forward to?
Want to Be Our Audience?
My fantastic 7th graders are working on short choral poetry performances and would love a real-live audience.
Win A Signed Copy of My Book!
In the spirit of learning from others, I thought it would be great to give away a physical copy of my bookPassionate Learners – How to Engage and Empower Your Students.
Global Read Aloud: One Book to Connect the World – A Video #GRA15
The International Literacy Association (formerly IRA) has been a huge supporter of the Global Read Aloud for a few years.
How I Select A Picture Book For Our Classroom
As I looked up something for him, I heard them excitedly talk about the books in our room.
Before We Periscope From Our Schools, Let’s Think For a Moment
The myriad of ways I could see implementing it in my classroom overwhelmed me in a good way.
How About a Mystery Vox?
The power of Skype never ceases to amaze me and I have loved doing Mystery Skypes for many years now.
3 Must-Do’s If Your School Purchases Curriculum
If we are chained to a curriculum map based on other people’s students, then we are not teaching the students in front of us.
What About the “P” In Your B.Y.O.D.?
The final quarter of last year, our classroom was a limited B.Y.O.D. zone, meaning yes, bring your own device but check it at the door unless we had a purpose for it.
Passionate Learners – My ISTE 2015 Ignite
On Sunday, I had the incredible privilege to give an Ignite speech at ISTE 2015.
