Author Archives: Ann Leaness

About Ann Leaness

I am a High School English Teacher in Philadelphia. I am also an adjunct for Neumann University. I am a life-long learner, hoping to nurture a love of learning in my students. I look forward to learning with you!

Dissenters- Part 2

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Trials and Tribulations We lost some momentum over the weekend. I really wanted my students to try and read Thoreau on their own. I know his writing is difficult, but I gave them some guided reading questions to help them … Continue reading

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The Dissenters – Part 1

The Dissenters We just started a new learning activity packet (LAP) called the Dissenters. We use a LAP system in our school. Students are able to work at their pace until they complete all activities. They then receive a credit … Continue reading

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Change

It’s been quite a while since I have written a post. I am now working in a new school and am just starting to feel like a part of this new community. Change is good and inevitable, but it definitely … Continue reading

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Hacking ISTE

This was my third ISTE experience and each one has been unique. In DC, I was a newbie. I went to several tech workshops and learned a ton. It was enough to really whet my appetite and keep me interested … Continue reading

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My Top Ten Reasons Why edcamps Matter.

Why edcamp Matters. 21 edcamp events have taken place since the first edcampPhilly on May 22, 2010. There are 10 more currently on the calendar with mentions of more to be planned. That is a lot of enthusiastic people, a … Continue reading

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