“Story telling in the digital age” – one of the Area 3 Writing Project classes is not to be missed. For all of you out there who know you would never voluntarily travel the highways at peak hours or plunge into the “blogosphere” unaided know that there is hope. I will never be a commuter! Today I experienced a log jam on the freeway and realize this is also what I’ve feared on the information highway – getting bogged down. I survived both. One is a drain physically and mentally (why do drivers insist on playing dodge cars) and the other is an amazing adventure that’s just beginning. My hat’s off to all the designers of the presentation models they are amazing, and I’ve switched numerous times already. I love being able to experiment without fear of loosing data. I’ve only just begun. I can’t wait to see where this highway takes me.
Blogging provides students with a reading and writing experience. Watch the following video to find out why students should blog. Download Video: Posted by rachelboyd at TeacherTube.com.
1. I really like using the Scholastic News website with our magazine. It furnishes extra related information, quizzes to test your recall, and other approved sites.
2. For our district Scott Foresman math program here’s help, a copy of that lost homework page and much more.
3. When researching information on the oceans inhabitants, the Monterey Bay Aquarium site is filled with live webcams in exhibits, research, references, and captures interest.
Imagine students willingly reading and writing and not understanding this is the same as the traditional journally, just because a keyboard is involved. A tool to encourage out of the box thinking and actual homework being done. The challenge will be access to machines, three just isn’t going to do it.
