Graduate students enrolled in ED638: Teaching with the Internet presented at the University of Guam’s 22nd Annual Regional Language Arts Conference held November 6 and 7 at the University of Guam and Guam Marriott Resort & Spa. The theme of the conference was Multicultural Approaches in Language Arts Education. The students’ presentation titled Using Internet Tools to Enhance Multicultural Education explored web sites aimed at enhancing multicultural education, including reading, writing, collaboration, professional development, instructional technology, WebQuests, and more. Pictured L-R first row: Angela Sablan; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, instructor; and Marife Fernandez. Second row L-R: Darlene Quichocho, Ceria Santos, Tessa Pfahler, Yolanda Tabayoyong, Nadine Cruz, and Josephine Mesa Cruz. Back row L-R: Alan Jamison and Devin Paciente.

Family Literacy in the Pacific

Check out the new Family Literacy in the Pacific website at http://familyliteracypacific.blogspot.com/

May the Lord richly bless you with a memorable Christmas to cherish with family and friends. Felis Pasgua! Feliz Navidad! Have a blessed Christmas filled much love, joy, peace, and happiness!

Congratulations to all of the Fall 2009 UOG graduates, especially those graduating from the School of Education! We are very proud of all of you, and we're confident that you'll do great things for our community! Remember, together we can make a difference!

I would also like to encourage all UOG graduates to join the UOG Alumni Association, and for those who graduated from the School of Education, I especially encourage you to join the SOE Alumni Association. You can access the alumni membership forms on the respective alumni websites located below.

UOG Alumni Association: http://uogalumniassociation.blogspot.com

SOE Alumni Association: http://soealumniassociation.blogspot.com



















Pictured above left to right: Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Language and Literacy/TESOL Adjunct Professor, UOG Alumni Association Vice President, and SOE Alumni Association President; Richardson "Rick" Chiwi, Language and Literacy graduate; and Dr. Catherine Stoicovy, Language and Literacy/TESOL Program Advisor and Professor.

















Pictured above left to right: Mae Mendiola, Special Education M.Ed. graduate and SOE Alumni Association Treasurer; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Language and Literacy/TESOL Adjunct Professor, UOG Alumni Association Vice President, SOE Alumni Association President, and ACEI Co-Advisor; Lois Taitano Gumataotao, Special Education M.Ed. graduate and SOE Alumni Association Vice President.















Pictured above left to right: Liwanag Dominguez, SOE Alumni Association Secretary; Lois Taitano Gumataotao, Special Education M.Ed. graduate and SOE Alumni Association Vice President; Lolita Sigueza, Special Education M.Ed. graduate; and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Language and Literacy Adjunct/TESOL Professor, UOG Alumni Association Vice President, SOE Alumni Association President, and ACEI Co-Advisor.

Un Dangkulo Na Si Yu'os Ma'ase'! BIBA UOG!

COMMENCEMENT FACTS:

●Forty-six received master's degrees this year, and 131 received bachelor's degrees.

●Valedictorian: Geralyn Marie Dydasco Pablo

●The graduates earned degrees in the areas of Language and Literacy, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Administration and Supervision, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Counseling, English, Communication, Biology, Accounting, Nursing, Psychology, Sociology, Computer Information Systems, Finance and Economics, International Tourism and Hospitality, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, and more!

Funschool.com - A Special ED638 Contribution by Devin Paciente

As part of our community contribution to promote literacy, the University of Guam’s ED638* students and I will continue to share effective literacy websites that we think you’ll enjoy and learn from at the same time!

Website: Funschool

URL: http://www.funschool.com

Contributor: Devin Paciente

The website http://www.funschool.com provides learning activities for students, teachers and parents. There are many learning activities for grade levels Pre-K to 6^th grade. Most of the activities are quiz-type games that users can play for subjects such as Reading, Language Arts, and Math. There are also games for content areas, such as Science, Social Studies, and Health.

For students in Pre-K, there are matching, counting and printable coloring activities. K-2 students can have fun learning how to type and spell with the Language game Super Hyper Spider Typer! Students in the 3^rd-4^th grades can have fun with math and memorizing activities that become more challenging as they progress through levels. The 5^th-6^th grade students can apply their knowledge to trivia-type games on a variety of subjects. The website also includes a game that helps young learners support recycling.

The website also includes a link for parents to http://www.kaboose.com. On the website there is a blog where parents can read and share their stories, parenting tips, family activities, or just simply exchange ideas. Parents can also find seasonal/thematic arts and crafts activities, as well as many recipes that they can experiment with, such as grilling, cooking with kids, or healthy eating.

*ED638: Teaching with the Internet

The Guam International Reading Association's 10th Annual Community Book Fair be held on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at the Agana Shopping Center from 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Bring the entire family for a fun day of literacy filled with books, Read Alouds, raffle prizes, and more! There will be exciting student performances including Maria Ulloa Elementary School’s Head Start students and the St. Francis Honor Choir. A special appearance of Clifford the Big Red Dog will also be available.

A special presentation of IRA’s Community Book Baskets will benefit the following: University of Guam’s School of Education Literacy Lab, Guam Memorial Hospital’s Pediatric Ward, Erica’s House, Department of Youth Affairs, and the Alee Shelter in order to promote literacy.

There will be an array of books just for you! There will be paperback and hardcover books, young adult literature, and an assortment of professional books—all at affordable prices. There will also be software, novelties, and brand new Read-A-Thon 2010: “Go Green, Go Read” stocking stuffers. Books for IRA’s upcoming visiting author, Eric Ode, will also be on sale. There will be items from Southern Creations, PBS Guam, School Essentials, and Scholastic. Other features include the make-n-take children’s craft table, face painting by ACEI, gift wrapping stations, and more! You won't want to miss this event!