MonthOctober 2008

Posted October 25, 20081 Comment Goals

Fifth grade and sixth grade still focus on elaboration in writing. However, we will dabble in applying our elaboration skills on election issues. I hope to introduce them to working … Continue Reading What’s Next?

Posted October 18, 2008 Reflection

Wiki Wonders for Hesitant Starters

Want to know how to start Web 2.0 in you classroom? I am so glad that I started to learn how to wiki. I first started with my grandkids on … Continue Reading Wiki Wonders for Hesitant Starters

Posted October 14, 2008 Reflection

Better Letters

Students worked well on their Letters to the President. Students researched issues important to them to find supporting evidence. Not all students researched in depth; some only summarized. However, the … Continue Reading Better Letters

Posted October 14, 2008 Technology

Filtration Frustration

I worked two of my three day weekend designing a wiki-quest for students to research election issues. I arrived at school to a new firewall filter and NONE of our … Continue Reading Filtration Frustration