The temperature is going up and up and up these days, proof that summer is here even though school is still in session. Students are restless to be outside (or at least not at their desks), and I have a feeling the teachers are, too! If you’re looking for some Shakespeare class activities to fit… Continue Reading »
Posts Categorized: Conferences
~by Barbara Cobb When I was starting my work on Shakespeare in the schools, I asked a cognitive psychologist with whom I collaborate, “at what age do children have the greatest facility with different dialects, like Shakespeare’s early modern English?” Her response surprised me just a little: “around the age of 9,” she said, “and… Continue Reading »
~by Amy Ulen Teachers from around the country descended upon Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida, last weekend to attend the National Council of Teachers of English annual convention. In years past, the Folger Shakespeare Library conducted a one-day Shakespeare Set Free workshop on the Monday after the convention. This year our goal was… Continue Reading »
~by Christopher Shamburg In today’s digital environment some people are compelled to consume, create, and share remixed videos and music while others live happily ignoring remix altogether. Whatever your interest, if you like Shakespeare, you’re a fan of remix. Shakespeare was a master of it. As teachers there are some creative, worthwhile, and easy-to-do methods… Continue Reading »
We are in full swing at Folger Education. Later this week and part of next we’ll be in Orlando, Florida at the NCTE Convention. If you’re planning to attend, please stop by our booth in the exhibition hall and pick up one of our new posters for your classroom. We would be happy to talk… Continue Reading »
