Nov
21
Technology Down Time
November 21, 2006 | Leave a Comment
The ELA staff is learning about blogging during our fall professional development workshop. I was to be a presenter, but I am spending time getting ready for our move to the new school building. During our tour of the site, I was awed by the layout of the computer labs and projection systems. There are [...]
Nov
7
Exploring the blogosphere
November 7, 2006 | Leave a Comment
I have spent much of the evening exploring the blogs of educators. I am encouraged by what I have been finding. Pat Sine’s blog pointed me to an article about a new school in Philadadelphia. “No more teachers, no more books” has me thinking about the school of the future. I have also discovered a [...]
Nov
4
Using blogs in ELA
November 4, 2006 | Leave a Comment
While searching for examples of English teachers using blogs in the classroom, I discovered Smith’s 9th Grade Blog. I like some of the ideas proposed. She offers her students an opportunity to write for an authentic audience on a national stage. I need to be so bold.
