Franz Kafka The Impossibilityof Translating Franz KafkaHow do you translate a writer who felt alienated from his own words?By Cynthia OzickJanuary 3, 1999Franz Kafka is the twentieth century’s valedictory ghost. In two incomplete yet incommensurable novels, “The Trial” and “The Castle,” he submits, as lingering spirits will, a ghastly accounting—the sum total of modern totalitarianism. His imaginings outstrip history and memoir, incident and record, film and reportage. He is on the side of realism—the poisoned realism of metaphor. Cumulatively, Kafka’s work is an archive of our era: its anomie, depersonalization, afflicted innocence, innovative cruelty, authoritarian demagoguery, technologically adept killing. But none of this is served raw. Kafka has no politics; he is not a political novelist in the way of...
Technology makes learning more intuitive and accessible for everyone. With the right apps, learning can become more exciting and entertaining for a child. Not only that, but since mobile apps allow learning to happen anywhere, they are great tools for families who have busy schedules. Reading and writing are essential skills for every child to learn, so a lot of thought and care goes into creating apps for efficiently imparting these skills. Let's take a look at some of the best Android and iPhone apps that can help you teach kids how to read and write. 1. LetterSchool Image Gallery (3 Images) Expand Expand Expand LetterSchool is a tracing and handwriting app that uses colorful animations and sounds to teach children how...
At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. As digital equity discussions matured and hyperbole became reality, educators found that those loudly-touted digital devices often became paperweights. The reasons were varied (teacher training, infrastructure, and professional support to name a few), but one of the most prominent was money. Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Turns out — and not really a surprise — the cost of the digital devices was minor compared...
My husband, a father of three, doesn't like to have a lot of stuff. He is a practical guy who doesn't need or want for much, and let me tell you, finding a gift for uber-practical people can be tough!As a former preschool teacher, I saw similar character traits in the dads of the students I taught. They weren't ones to hold on to every piece of artwork their child created, if you catch my drift. But when it came to Father's Day, they were honored to receive the thoughtful gifts their child made for them. Over the years, I have seen what gifts were appreciated and used by the dads and which ones didn't last past a few months.Here...
Are you teaching ESY (Extended School Year) this year? Do you have your students or other students from your district? I am teaching ESY for my district this year, and I have a few tips for creating a simple ESY routine for K-2 special ed. Visual Schedules This is an example of a visual schedule I will use during ESY. It is the same type of schedule I use during the school year. All I have to do is make sure I have all visuals needed for ESY. Don’t try to reinvent the wheel with ESY. You know what works during the school year, so use that during ESY. One of the most important pieces of your ESY routine should...
