I've noticed that we have had a few threads that have strayed from the "Focus Points" that the Mosaic list was founded upon: * comprehension strategy instruction * questions about implementation * action research by teachers based on experiences in strategy teaching * reading workshop * authentic assessment * strategy instruction as it relates to high stakes testing * professional reading ideas that forward professional practice * lesson write ups/book suggestions (see: http://www.readinglady.com/mosaic/)
While I don't think there's any great harm done, I'd like to gently suggest that members try to hold their posts to topics that are focused on literacy instruction. We've had the words "political climate" enter into recent subject lines and this is very shaky ground for most any list. Those of you that want to find "birds of feather" about off-focus topics such can form other lists or use social networks such as Twitter or Facebook to advance or promote these ideas. This group's focus is on literacy. Also, I want to remind everyone that Mosaic's archives are public and so once you post something, it cannot be removed. Additionally several members are holding individual conversations on this list. Please remember change your reply to the PERSON and not the entire list when appropriate. We are seeing a lot of "thanks" and "me too", thinks that you'd send in a text message in a private conversation. This is putting a strain on our server that is entirely unnecessary. To review, I am asking that our members to: 1. Maintain our list focus on literacy and professional practice. 2. Move off-topic discussions to other lists or networks 3. Send individual replies to the ONE person and not the entire group of 3000+ members 4. Please, please, please *trim your replies*. We're getting a lot of messages with 3-4 new words and pages of repeated text. (this especially for those using phones, Blackberry, or handhelds to reply). Your help in maintaining the group focus as well as the professional approach and etiquette that has long characterized this list would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your continued cooperation, Keith Mack Web Administrator http://www.literacyworkshop.org _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
