website that allows students to make online books. Students can add their own text and choose from a plethora of backgrounds. Seems geared towards younger kids but maybe it could be manipulated for high school students.
Despite the overwhelming evidence that collaborative cultures in schools improve student learning, and the presence of tools that allow these cultures to be developed in new and expansive ways, there continues to be reluctance to embrace the potential of online environments and social media.
there continues to be reluctance to embrace the potential of online environments and social media
Not only does it mean that the role of teachers must change, it also means that for schools to be considered professional learning communities, they must orient themselves within the wider world beyond the classroom walls.
Perfect food for thought-really follows what we have been talking about in our sessions. 21st century tools for collaboration. Learning for us as professionals extends beyond the walls of our classroom
AMAZING!!!!! You do not want to miss out on this resource. An online conference was held called Library 2.0 and all of the sessions were recorded. I challenge you to watch/listen to just one of these presentations and share that knowledge with your colleagues. Topics are ALL over the place, not just related to the library.
Glog – interactive poster
Collaborative class projects
School-level teacher management of students and classes
Private and safe student environment
Engage students in fun and creative activities
National educational standards
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students need to share their work and projects with others outside the
classroom.
Skype sessions, blogs, wikis, creating podcasts, digital storytelling, content
specific interactive games and programs, VoiceThread, and online presentations
with Glogster
students need to work collaboratively inside and outside the classroom to solve
real-time issues, problems, and audiences
This Wednesday is an 8th Hour day for Lindbergh High School students. The 8th
Hour modified schedule provides students with opportunities for class meetings,
extra study time, test make-up, club meetings and A Plus tutoring. A complete
listing of 8th Hour Wednesdays is available at the end of this article.
Lindbergh will make wireless Internet access available to students beginning in
January, allowing them to type assignments, use online resources in class and
collaborate on projects. As part of this first
at the Edward Jones Dome for their final competition of the
eThemes is your source for content-rich, kid-safe online resources that will
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As we were discussing safe sites for kids to use during research, here are some of the best links to use. If you need a password and username, see your librarian.