When I applied for the MAT@USC I had no other option that I was considering “just in case.” And I discovered that there is no other option that could give me what I got from the last 12 weeks nor what I will be receiving in the future. You expect to go into a master’s program and feel overwhelmed and …
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Writing in the MAT Program—and Beyond
This post was written by James Hayashi. James is the writing advisor for the MAT@USC and Rossier’s Masters Programs office. He earned his Master of Professional Writing from USC, and enjoys writing in the field of creative non-fiction in his (limited) free time.
As any student in the MAT@USC knows, writing—and writing well—is crucial to success in the program. …
Most Loved Children’s Books [Infographic]
The month of March is considered National “March into Literacy” Month, and was created to promote reading among children. Literacy Month and its sponsor, Toys for Tots Literacy Program, work to increase opportunities for our nation’s most economically disadvantaged children by providing them with access to resources that can improve their ability to both read and communicate effectively. Since 2008, …
Teaching Leap Day
This year is a leap year, which means that Leap Day will be celebrated on February 29. Since Leap Day only occurs once every four years, it’s a new experience for many elementary school students. This makes it a great opportunity for activities and lessons that center on the Earth’s rotation, the calendar or anything that can be tied to …
Privacy Settings on Facebook for Teachers
Nowadays, an increasing amount of teachers are becoming friends with their students on Facebook. Some educators use Facebook to make themselves more accessible to students. Others use it to strengthen relationships or to connect with former students. Many classrooms even have a Facebook group for students to connect with and help one another.
Facebook is a wonderful tool for teachers, but …
