Category: English and Language Arts

  • ISTE Live 24 Preconference

    If you are going to ISTE24, share your excitement using Adobe Express And remix this ➡️ adobe.ly/eduiste24remix Have fun creating and then join me Mon Jun24 from 1:00-2:00 to learn more about Literacy with GenAI tools like AdobeFirefly. Or you can create a screensaver with a QR code learning to your presentation resources and contacts.…

  • CIC: Broken Bat is Published

    The “Broken Bat” storyline from Batman comics, depicting the hero’s physical and psychological battles, influenced Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises” and serves as a teaching tool for resilience, character evolution, and storytelling.

  • CIC: Jubilee and Shang-Chi

    Jubilee, a Chinese American mutant in comics, embodies resilience and diversity. Educators can use her journey to teach themes of identity and empathy. Shang-Chi’s story also offers rich opportunities for exploring representation and morality.

  • CIC: The Death of Gwen Stacy

    The iconic storyline “The Death of Gwen Stacy” in Spider-Man challenged traditional superhero storytelling, shaping cultural attitudes towards death and tragedy in comics.

  • Comics in the Classroom: Readings for AANHPI Heritage Month

    May is Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Comics feature diverse characters like Ms. Marvel, Shang-Chi, and Silk. Educators can use them for cultural discussions.

  • CIC: Mental Health Awareness Month

    The representation of mental health in comics has evolved from stigmatized portrayals to empathetic and nuanced narratives, challenging stereotypes and encouraging dialogue.