Beci Pope

ELA teacher/AP Literature & Composition/Dog mom

[pope515]

Dr. P Check-in Post Part 1.

Huizinga article - In a device-driven world, where students won't put away devices and are reluctant to take out their air pods, how can play become appealing to the younger generations in the classroom?

Sutton-Smith article - How will high school students appreciate these rhetorical approaches in a classroom setting where students struggle with anxiety for perfection and social angst, (where they don't speak in class or to each other)?

[pope515]

Week 1 Extra Credit - I sit here looking at this post with only 4 days of school remaining! The only thing getting me through these last few days is the countdown to our family trip to The Outer Banks!! We travel with 2 other families and stay in Southern Shores! I am ready for early morning walks, time at the beach and pool, making dinners together, and checking out the local stores!! Summer can't come soon enough!!

[katieec15]

Who am I as a Graduate Learner?

I enrolled in graduate school in the fall of 2021. I was and still am working a full time job, while balancing graduate work. Throughout the past 3 and a half years, I have learned that I love learning. As a graduate student, I find myself always wanting to know more. I want to master certain skills, but in a way, I also want to uncover a lot of knowledge within the field. So as a graduate learner, I would say that although I am at the end of my master’s degree, I am first and foremost an active learner that wants to know more about literature, writing, and English as a whole.

[pope515]

I love that you have developed a love of learning through your experiences as a graduate student. Beyond the content, if you don't enjoy learning, then the process of obtaining a Master's Degree or any other level of education can become very difficult. Good luck to you through this process.

[mmtys]

Dr. P Check-in Post Week 1

From this class, I’m very interested in learning how I can incorporate writing into games in my own classroom. Writing, and teaching high school students to write, has been a big focus throughout this program for me, so anytime I can put those two together, I am here for it. It is no secret that students like games, with getting instant feedback, leveling up, characters, and more. That’s a big reason as to why all of the game-based tools like Kahoot!, Quizizz, Blooket, Gimkit, etc. are so popular with students at all levels. Even better that we’re working with online/web writing as many students look toward careers that are based online, and so much writing in general is done online. I’m not sure if students realize there’s more to these careers than just sitting in front of a camera and talking, so I’m looking forward to learning how these connections can be made.

#writ671mu @npfannen

[pope515]

I think that you and I are on the same page. I am also seeking to find new ways to bring games and writing together in the classroom. Do you find that EVERYONE uses Kahoot!, Quizlet, etc.... and then the students become bored with them? I still see them get excited to deviate from the standard classroom structure, but they definitely want something new.

[pope515]

Week 1: Original Content Writing

It is difficult to define myself as a writer, since most of my writing has been technical, either as a graduate student or as an educator making comments on student work. My goal this summer is to broaden my creative writing prowess and practice more of what I teach. In my spare time, I like to indulge in games on my phone/iPad. I love word games, such as Wordle and Contexto. I also love jigsaw puzzles, so I often complete them on my iPad.

[pope515]

Week 1: Dr. P Check-in Post

My main focus for this course is finding new methods and strategies for teaching writing in high school. As an ELA teacher, I want to make the writing process relevant and productive, so I am eager to see how I can implement these methods into my courses.