"Education is life itself..." ~John Dewey.

Monday, July 18, 2011

Tips for Webquests

Here are a few tips for using a webquest in your classroom:
1. Make sure the topic you choose for the webquest is clearly defined and not too broad.
2. Choose age appropriate websites for the students to research.
3. Make it fun and interesting!
4. Give the students clear directions to follow.
5. Include videos and pictures for the students to research online, not just text.

Webquest

Webquest
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Tips for Using Blogs in a Classroom...

The following are tips for using a blog in a classroom:

1. Use the blog as a way to keep parents up-to-date on the lessons being taught in the classroom.
2. Post homework assignments on the blog for upper elementary grades.
3. Post spelling tests, field trips, special events, class calendars, and any other special news you want parents or students to be aware of.
4. Students can post on the discussion board, which will have different questions relating to the material we cover in class that week. Each students will post one question weekly AND post a comment on two peers comments.

Monday, July 11, 2011

Technology and Teaching Question

I think technology is a wonderful tool to use in the classroom. However, at what age is technology appropriate to use in the classroom? Are kindergarteners too young?