This page was created to show valuable resources that could be used in the classroom or just to build general knowledge of what is happening in the cyber world today.
Great Feminism Tumblr
Who Needs Feminism? is a Tumblr started by 16 college students at the male dominated Duke University. They started this blog so anyone could submit photos with declarations of why they needed feminism.
Here is an excerpt from their awesome mission statement:
“Identify yourself as a feminist today and many people will immediately assume you are man-hating, bra-burning, whiny liberal. Perhaps a certain charming radio talk show host will label you as a “Feminazi” or “slut.” Even among more moderate crowds, feminism is still seen as too radical, too uncomfortable, or simply unnecessary. Feminism is both misunderstood and denigrated regularly right here on Duke’s campus. We, the 16 women of Professor Rachel Seidman’s course on Women in the Public Sphere, have decided to fight back against these popular misconceptions surrounding the feminist movement.”
I enjoyed this Tumblr as it showed similar perspectives of feminism that I behold, whilst acknowledging that both men and women are subjected to preconceptions.
Video Games for the Classroom
When researching potential video games to include within teaching I came across some valuable websites that might be useful for future teaching. I found this particularly useful as I’m very new to all forms of gaming, besides Candy Crush and Mario Kart, and it clearly identifies how you could utilise it.
6 Video Games to use in your Classroom
Exactly How to Teach with Video Games in the Classroom
Te@chthought
Teachtought.com is a fantastic website that offers many different pages aimed at supporting educators evolve for the 21st century audience. Teachthought describes themselves as,
“TeachThought is primarily interested in exploring new learning models, including blended learning, project-based learning, self-directed learning, and the role of play in learning while also supporting existing K-20 educators as they seek to improve their own craft in practice today. So, a balance of reality and possibility.”
A personal favourite page is 10 Team Building Games that Promote Critical Thinking. These games look fun for the classroom whilst “tricking” students into using some higher order thinking skills.
Forever Young Adult
ForeverYoungAdult.com is a site for young adult (YA) readers who are a little less Y and a little more A. It shows the newest and hottest books with teens from a more adult perspective, discussing the most relevant issues. It even includes a FYA Lexicon that shows definitions of frequently used vocabulary by todays youth that might be sometimes lost on older generations.
It also has a fabulous Internet Round Up, that shows the new upcoming trailers, trending YouTube clips and even some procrastination tips!
GreenBeanTeenQueen
GreenBeanTeenQueen.com is a fantastic blog run by a teen services librarian. Its main feature is its awesome book reviews, which are concise, easy to read and entertaining. There are also some young adult movie reviews worth reading that follow a similar format to her book reviews. Audiobook reviews, YA Movie News, booklists and self commentated adventures of being a librarian are also included.
The Bully Chronicles
The Bully Chronicles is a blog designed at bringing awareness to cyberbullying through telling peoples stories. They are endeavouring to make an educational movie about bullying in today’s format, so students can relate the ever changing face of bullying. A great read and they have some fascinating other projects also.
Youth, Popular Culture and Texts 