At reThink ELA, we not only want to connect with English teachers around the world, we'd like to see you connect with each other, as well. As colleagues, we can work together to rethink what it means to teach English literature and writing in a changing global economy and with diverse groups of students.
With this goal in mind, we are collaborating to start a new Twitter chat just for English teachers who want to engage in reflective, collaborative practices.
Just login to your Twitter account and be ready to chat at 8 pm CST on Dec. 7. We'll use the standard Q1/A1 format.
Our first topic is speaking and listening standards. If you have any questions you'd like to see us include on our list, feel free to reply to this blog post, or send us a direct message on Twitter.
Michelle Boyd Waters, M.Ed.
Michelle Boyd Waters is the founder of reThink ELA, where she creates research-informed resources that help middle and high school English teachers build stronger communities of readers and writers. After teaching secondary English for 10 years, Michelle has continued working alongside educators and students as a university composition instructor, writing center director, teacher consultant for the Oklahoma Writing Project, and mentor to new teachers. Her work brings together classroom experience, literacy research, and writing center pedagogy to create practical resources that support authentic reading, meaningful writing, and student voice. Through reThink ELA, she helps teachers create classrooms where both students and educators can thrive.
