Monthly Archives: September 2013

Module 1 Summary – “Collaboration Inspires Ideas”

Posted on September 14, 2013 by steve1

All of the introductions posted on our Weblog inspired me to think deeply about a wide variety of issues and topics related to text and technology. Some themes and topics that currently engage my thinking are: “Teens & Texting” How … Continue reading →

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Introduction – Janet AuCoin LeBlanc

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Janet AuCoin LeBlanc

Photo by: Enokson on Flickr While searching for a particular picture I saw recently on Facebook, I came across this image. To me this picture represents the evolution of communication. This is a merging of ‘traditional’ language and the digital … Continue reading →

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Mariana Reinoso

Posted on September 11, 2013 by marirei

This is Saint Jerome in His Study (1514), an engraving by Albrecht Dürer. Jerome was born in Dalmatia in the 4th century and is best known as the translator of the Bible from Hebrew into Latin. I chose this picture … Continue reading →

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Introduction-Caitlin McKeachie

Posted on September 9, 2013 by cmckeachie

Hi everyone, I chose this image because it really encapsulates the passion I have for emerging reading and writing technologies. I am excited to see how technologies can alter and improve the learning conditions and outcomes for students with disabilities. … Continue reading →

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Versions of Reality

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Kim Wagner

I chose this image for it’s diversity in communicating ideas as opposed to presenting an absolute, fixed reality. Text presents us with a version of truth or a shadow of a person’s ideas which they express in an attempt to … Continue reading →

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Text and Literacy

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Sabrina

This picture grabbed my attention as it depicts a social situation that puzzles me on a regular basis. It has become such a common experience to see people of all ages out and about in social situations with their attention … Continue reading →

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Emma Sarbit

Posted on September 8, 2013 by esarbit

“Where words fail, music speaks.” Hans Christian Andersen The above quote summarizes my reasoning for choosing this photo. For many people, music is a relatable form of text, poetry set to a tune. Many of my students are able to … Continue reading →

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Technology is not just digital

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Ashley Bayles

Hi Everyone, My name is Ashley and I am a Vancouverite living in Bogota, Colombia. I love living in South America and switching between Spanish and English all day long without even thinking twice about it. The opportunities for travel … Continue reading →

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Hello and Intro – Eileen

Posted on September 8, 2013 by emonks

pic: from flickr This is going to sound totally cliche but I chose this image because when I saw this picture it promoted me to think of the original reasons I entered the ‘texting/technology’ mobility world; so that I could … Continue reading →

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Introduction- Text and Technology

Posted on September 8, 2013 by kgill

Taken by: Debs I chose this picture because like most people, I text a lot on my phone. I text more than I actually talk on my phone (I know some people rarely talk on their phone and only text, … Continue reading →

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