tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685911890516096062024-02-07T06:41:47.798-08:00Tips for Top Teachers: A Smorgasboard of Teaching ResourcesJessica Ann Stanfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14406854012035483532noreply@blogger.comBlogger171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268591189051609606.post-31451043211062849102014-09-25T12:19:00.000-07:002014-09-25T20:01:46.131-07:00Life Cycle of a Pumpkin CraftI'm all about making learning fun and integrating subjects. I decided to take a science lesson about the life cycle of a pumpkin and turn it into an art project. I came up with this 3-D life cycle of a pumpkin craftivity. Plus, it makes a perfect "non-Halloween" craft for all your students on Halloween and an even better table decoration for Thanksgiving.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268591189051609606.post-84716282703811324062014-04-03T19:59:00.000-07:002014-04-03T19:59:34.445-07:00A Freebie Just in Time for Easter<span style="font-size: large;">Hi It's Patty! I haven't been here for a long time. . . in fact I almost forgot about it! Whew! I'm glad I checked on here. I hope you are too. Because I have a great freebie for you. Yuppers. . . just for you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Click on the picture above to grab it, or click <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ir-EGG-ular-Plural-Nouns-Free-1140233"><span style="color: red;">HERE</span></a>!</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268591189051609606.post-11200873153805823012014-01-27T08:43:00.002-08:002014-01-27T08:43:26.034-08:00Chinese New Year Crafts for ChildrenAre you looking for some crafts to use with your students and children for the Chinese New Year? Is so, I have created some fun, printable Chinese New Year activities. I have some Chinese New Year lantern template, some fun Chinese New Year hat printables for your kids to color and wear, and a Chinese New Year writing prompt. Just click <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Robin-Sellers/Search:chinese" target="_blank">{HERE}</a> to view them at my teaching resource store. <br />
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Jennifer http://www.blogger.com/profile/01569987734526233673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268591189051609606.post-59541588392964955452013-10-10T20:00:00.000-07:002013-10-10T20:00:09.626-07:00Multiple Intelligence TheoryI wanted to find new ways for my teachers to get to know their students and would also help them differentiate their instruction. Multiple intelligence theory was the first thing that came to mind. I researched the resources (blog posts, pinterest, Teachers Pay Teachers, etc.).<br />
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My favorite resource I found was from Stephanie at <a href="http://fallingintofirst.blogspot.com/2013/07/first-week-of-school-activities-1st-2nd.html" target="_blank">Falling into First</a> - "Everyone is Smart." Stephanie wrote a fabulous book that explains the multiple intelligence theory to younger elementary students and then provides a great writing activity to help them think through which "smart" they relate to the most. <br />
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<br />Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01545875783687727542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268591189051609606.post-34740845862801727562013-07-08T14:47:00.000-07:002013-07-08T14:47:31.437-07:00Response to Intervention Organizational TipsI have worked at two different schools and it seemed like both schools struggled with RTI. There was tons of repetitive paperwork and often what was acceptable in one meeting for one child...somehow didn't work for another child and another meeting. I think this is because it is a really confusing process in general- for all parties: parents, teachers, counselors and administrators.<br />
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We watched this short video on United Streaming about Aesop. The part about Aesop was very short (1 minute) and was the perfect length for adding information to the anchor chart above!</div>
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The next day we watched <u>The Tortoise and The Hare</u> from the video above and I modeled how to write a recount on the Promethean board about the <u>Tortoise and the Hare. </u> We did skip the section on point of view because I hadn't taught that yet and wanted to go into more detail.</div>
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Over the last few weeks we have been doing a LOT of work with prefixes and suffixes! My kids are recognizing them in their reading and writing (don't you just love when that happens!?!?).<br />
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There's plenty of evidence out there to prove that frequent review and practice is the best way for children to remember what they're learning. <br />
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So, what does this have to do with baseball? Come check out my blog at <a href="http://www.elementarymatters.com/2013/04/the-brain-baseball-and-geography.html" target="_blank">Elementary Matters</a> to find out!<br />
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<i><b>Earth Day</b></i> is an ABC book, and makes a great introduction to the concept of protecting the environment.</div>
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<i><b>The Lorax</b></i>, is classic Seuss! He tells about a mystical land of fantasy, which, in true Seuss fashion, a much deeper real story. Even my second graders understand this valuable lesson.</div>
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<i><b>The Wump World</b></i> is a fun book to read to the children and NOT show the illustrations (even the cover) until the children have had a chance to show the Wumps and Pollutians that they visualized while listening to the story. Another great story about a fantasy world with very real lessons!<br />
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<b><i>This one is a new discovery to me, and my new "Earth Day Favorite". </i></b><br />
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<b><i>A River Ran Wild </i></b>is a story that dates back to the days the Native Americans ruled this area, and respected the earth. It continues through European settlers, the industrial age, and attempts to clean up the river. This book is based on a local river, which makes it near and dear to my heart, but it's a valuable message about protecting our world. My students became very upset when they saw what happened to the beautiful river!<br />
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After reading, I intend to have the children do some opinion writing and/ or explanatory/ informational writing based on what they have learned about protecting the environment.</div>
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Here's a collection of writing paper with the Earth Day theme that I'll be using. </div>
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I am so ready for Spring! Here in New Hampshire, the temperature seems to have trouble getting past the 40s, and there are still patches of snow everywhere, including my garden!</div>
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Games make up a big part of my centers, and I have several spring activities in my classroom!</div>
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As a blogger, I know the power of the audience. It's you readers out there that make me want to blog, and make me want to make <i>quality</i> blog posts! Don't our children need this same sense of audience to motivate their writing? I think so!</div>
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<b><u>Here are some ideas for celebrating the children's writing:</u></b></div>
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1. <b><i>Share in Class!</i></b> Have one child read his/ her story to the class. Class is expected to listen and ask questions that "prove they were listening." This works well when the child is "mid-story" in order to get ideas on where to go from this point.</div>
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2. <i><b>Small Group Shares!</b></i> Have children work in groups of 2 or three to share their stories as above.</div>
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3. <i><b>Share Your Best Sentence!</b></i> I like this one because there's usually enough time for each child to share one sentence. If the children know it's coming, that helps motivate the children to work on the quality of their sentences.</div>
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4. <i><b>Share With Someone Else in the Building!</b></i> There are lots of adults in an elementary school who would be thrilled to "play along" with this one! It's a great motivator to promise a child that he can read his story to the custodian, or the secretary, or the cafeteria workers. It's a win-win!</div>
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Just hop on over to <a href="http://www.elementarymatters.com/2013/03/easter-freebies.html" target="_blank">Elementary Matters</a>, link up, or check out the freebies left from others! Have fun!<br />
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I've got a few ideas! Come on over to <a href="http://www.elementarymatters.com/2012/04/eggs-cellent-freebie.html">Elementary Matters</a> to download this freebie, and check out a few other ideas!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268591189051609606.post-20148275361692852972013-03-12T16:12:00.000-07:002013-03-12T16:12:00.226-07:00Using Wallwisher to Create Community<p><font size="3">Have you ever used <font size="3"><a href="http://www.wallwisher.com">www.wallwisher.com</a> in your classroom? </font></font></p> <p><font size="3"><font size="3"><img title="image" border="0" alt="image" align="right" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3fSOUuT91MgJf88RuXfSNNm8NyDHqcqKsTKdM9g_m0NKl8cP99tT6tKJOwt5Fa4cLb4wjoyhh41uo8CCGNip_chQ9m9FCp1YFGuLEn5ix-j7TBZAjatvWfuh45y5RPmFglnyjrIzQiqkV/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="182">I am working on compiling a document full of information on using various websites to create community in your classroom. I’m doing this for my upcoming presentation at the ECIS Technology Conference. I’d be honored if you’d stop by and add your answers to these questions:</font></font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p> <p><font size="3">1.) What grade levels is this site appropriate for?</font></p> <p><font size="3">2.) What makes this a good community building website?</font></p> <p><font size="3">3.) What are the benefits of this site?</font></p> <p><font size="3">4.) What are the downfalls of this site?</font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p><font size="3">In addition to being thankful, I’m offering YOU a chance to receive the same Conference Goodie Bag that my participants will be receiving. <strong><em>Stop by my blog – <a href="http://www.rakisradresources.com/2013/02/using-technology-to-create-community.html" target="_blank">Raki’s Rad Resources</a> - and fill out the Google Document to join in our learning community and to receive a chance to win 12 different items from some of the best teacher authors around.</em></strong></font> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCeiHlkuwXSOIVR9iIStroTeLEyZAnrmgPHKMLZqraWXFvtQ7x8ns5_0k2m8_41JpeFjYg34zKKC4JCjvAIg_sHIw8sZZcBPRJb55twwOlwnqC-UJbV373LpEX-vDZebRu1aaxOg9BraaR/s1600-h/Heidi%252520Raki%252520of%252520Raki%252527s%252520Rad%252520Resources_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Heidi Raki of Raki's Rad Resources_thumb" border="0" alt="Heidi Raki of Raki's Rad Resources_thumb" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSu4c0A6qgHhgUMs2e484KIVwlpeHnkhoEp0DSWQquawY-VyOfzDfsAjXhyphenhyphenxSYSscPkNunZ1DgU_J_M8lIqUnxKB1auk02atrMcDL0j4Mnl1v7ybd-RGd8McN-e5K3iddnEIh16I98YOlL/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="73"></a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13740105671088424720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268591189051609606.post-44523835775440090592013-03-10T16:11:00.000-07:002013-03-10T16:11:00.183-07:00Using Stixy to Create Class Community<p><font size="3">Have you ever used <font size="3"><a href="http://www.stixy.com">www.stixy.com</a> in your classroom? </font></font></p> <p><font size="3"><font size="3"><img title="image" border="0" alt="image" align="right" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3fSOUuT91MgJf88RuXfSNNm8NyDHqcqKsTKdM9g_m0NKl8cP99tT6tKJOwt5Fa4cLb4wjoyhh41uo8CCGNip_chQ9m9FCp1YFGuLEn5ix-j7TBZAjatvWfuh45y5RPmFglnyjrIzQiqkV/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="182">I am working on compiling a document full of information on using various websites to create community in your classroom. I’m doing this for my upcoming presentation at the ECIS Technology Conference. I’d be honored if you’d stop by and add your answers to these questions:</font></font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p> <p><font size="3">1.) What grade levels is this site appropriate for?</font></p> <p><font size="3">2.) What makes this a good community building website?</font></p> <p><font size="3">3.) What are the benefits of this site?</font></p> <p><font size="3">4.) What are the downfalls of this site?</font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p><font size="3">In addition to being thankful, I’m offering YOU a chance to receive the same Conference Goodie Bag that my participants will be receiving. <strong><em>Stop by my blog – <a href="http://www.rakisradresources.com/2013/02/using-technology-to-create-community.html" target="_blank">Raki’s Rad Resources</a> - and fill out the Google Document to join in our learning community and to receive a chance to win 12 different items from some of the best teacher authors around.</em></strong></font> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6y-eu2qTwig9rhryGdVM0Q7o1oLkeWzIqmxKap2gm8FLGuCLxcIAMHyDSDaMmrckTYoBiOID8UgscdFbyaD3xDXMT7jMhn1xLMF2V1mZBkqfIGQ8v0aMr0hBxyDvdtlJ8BtTl7eVNII4/s1600-h/Heidi%252520Raki%252520of%252520Raki%252527s%252520Rad%252520Resources_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Heidi Raki of Raki's Rad Resources_thumb" border="0" alt="Heidi Raki of Raki's Rad Resources_thumb" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuEkVh4Y5q86dL4ofCcusroBCQc8N2IvHixfXUbjiF1lk_wpqCMwi-WlHZdvUlBKD1AkpfSj7cJFOtgBHWNb834Y_SH6mXVSZAZU_xk9R_3-szVKQ-io8TuVqvw9W3iQIoA9FnuZ4FVGTi/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="73"></a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13740105671088424720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268591189051609606.post-14540828030582776692013-03-09T21:52:00.001-08:002013-03-09T21:54:35.626-08:00Getting to Know Google Chrome: A Tip Tutorial<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><i><b>Let me take you on a side journey before I give you the tutorial!! Ha! I have completely switched to using Google Chrome and use NO other browser at all!! I can't stand FireFox (it is S-L-O-W), and Internet Explorer won't even run (since about 6 months ago). If you use anything other than Google Chrome, well you will have to find another 3AM'er to get a quickie self-help tech tip from...sorry..haha </b></i></span><b><span style="color: #666666;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">I am also a PC user and not a MAC user. This tutorial may vary slightly if you are using a MAC.</span> </i></span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;">It is a cool winter-ish night & you are in the mood to create, explore, & get stuff done (even if that includes pinning)! While you are working on multiple projects, the number of tabs in your browser begin to pile up - but you just can't let even one go. They are vital to what you are working on!! If you are like me, you will have a tab for Facebook, Pinterest, TpT, TN, Etsy, Blogger (for the post you have been trying to finish for a week now), <a href="https://www.payloadz.com/rs/go.asp?rs_id=161055" target="_blank">Payloadz </a>(this is my absolute must have solution for sending all of my large files), and whatever else I am working on.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">All of my store links are simultaneously open when I am uploading a new product. I make sure to upload my files to each store at the same time. I have made the mistake of waiting before!!</span></b><b style="font-size: x-large;">Any-WHO, you get the idea. It doesn't matter what you are doing because it is important to you at the moment you are motivated.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #11bbc6;"><span style="font-size: large;">As you get deeper in your zone, you ACCIDENTALLY click the </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">X</span><span style="font-size: large;"> on your browser & LOSE EVERYTHING! What do you do??</span></span></b>
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<span style="color: #11bbc6; font-size: large;">1. Panic & completely criticize yourself for being a moron or a failure?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Take it as a sign to procrastinate and get a bite to eat from the kitchen?</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Freeze in a moment of shock because you just realized that you didn't bookmark ANY of the pages you were working on & you can't remember the links?</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Go directly to your browsing history, sift through the mess, hope to come across the right sites, and take precious time in the process??</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #11bbc6; font-size: large;">OR.......</span></b><br />
<span style="color: #11bbc6; font-size: large;"><b>Do what I do - GIVE GOOGLE CHROME A GINORMOUS HUG, because they have a solution that only takes seconds...AND will bring back everything (I mean EVERYTHING..) you were working on?</b></span></blockquote>
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<b><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: large;"> There are so MANY cool features you can gain from learning about the browser you use. Sure, you can just open it, learn to type in the search bar, and some may even learn to print from a browser...BUT.... Google Chrome can do so much more!!! Ready to learn something REALLY easy??? Won't you please follow me to the next paragraph.....</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #11bbc6;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Okay, well maybe you weren't on the same websites I was on...hahaha...CLASSIC!!</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #11bbc6;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Take a deep breath & smile (The 3AM Teacher & Google Chrome loves you)...</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-large;">1. Open a NEW Window (re-open your browser)</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-large;">2. Look all the way down at the bottom of your browser and find the AWESOMELY simplistic link that is labeled, "RECENTLY CLOSED". </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;">3. Once you click on the "Recently Closed" link at the bottom of your browser....</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;">GOOGLE CHROME will GIVETH what your FINGER had TAKETH AWAY (don't even start about me not being grammatically correct here..hahaha)</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;">I am sure that you can probably right click and re-open closed tabs in any browser, but I cannot give you a 100% green light about that. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;">If your browser does not have this option (just in case), you can always download a <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/recently-closed-tabs/opefiliglgllmponlmoajkfbcaigocfc?hl=en" target="_blank">Google Chrome extension</a> that will give you a speedy short-cut. All Browsers have access to third party downloadable extensions; however, proceed with CAUTION!! Be absolutely certain that the extension is safe. If you download an extension and end up having problems, just delete it or disable it from your browser settings. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;">I REALLY hope this little mini tip helps some of you out and I didn't just waste a bunch of cute pictures for nothing...hahaha!!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;">Now I need to get back to work... or Google Search School! I am amazed by the amount of things I can learn from the comforts of my home...</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #11bbc6; font-size: x-large;">Dear Google Search, I want to be a millionaire just like <a href="http://mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Deanna Jump</a>!! hahaha</span></b></div>
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Michelle Tsivgadellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09327578199614794262noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268591189051609606.post-43410782947292157612013-03-09T15:10:00.000-08:002013-03-09T15:10:00.551-08:00Using Cacoo to Create Community<p><font size="3">Have you ever used <font size="3"><a href="http://www.cacoo.com">www.cacoo.com</a> in your classroom? </font></font></p> <p><font size="3"><font size="3"><img title="image" border="0" alt="image" align="right" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3fSOUuT91MgJf88RuXfSNNm8NyDHqcqKsTKdM9g_m0NKl8cP99tT6tKJOwt5Fa4cLb4wjoyhh41uo8CCGNip_chQ9m9FCp1YFGuLEn5ix-j7TBZAjatvWfuh45y5RPmFglnyjrIzQiqkV/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="182">I am working on compiling a document full of information on using various websites to create community in your classroom. I’m doing this for my upcoming presentation at the ECIS Technology Conference. I’d be honored if you’d stop by and add your answers to these questions:</font></font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p> <p><font size="3">1.) What grade levels is this site appropriate for?</font></p> <p><font size="3">2.) What makes this a good community building website?</font></p> <p><font size="3">3.) What are the benefits of this site?</font></p> <p><font size="3">4.) What are the downfalls of this site?</font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p><font size="3">In addition to being thankful, I’m offering YOU a chance to receive the same Conference Goodie Bag that my participants will be receiving. <strong><em>Stop by my blog – <a href="http://www.rakisradresources.com/2013/02/using-technology-to-create-community.html" target="_blank">Raki’s Rad Resources</a> - and fill out the Google Document to join in our learning community and to receive a chance to win 12 different items from some of the best teacher authors around.</em></strong></font> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg_Z0VU6_bNyMofawdl0VOiFTb7qSTTtc9peTmXfczWrYMUOJiF_npW1acWXW5biOwLgg-S3Okwzq7c46hmpttA7iLxEgDjeJa-xjb8c2bgY8lMEewgB2wD0THClaC_E0CkeIcAkDMwpWe/s1600-h/Heidi%252520Raki%252520of%252520Raki%252527s%252520Rad%252520Resources_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Heidi Raki of Raki's Rad Resources_thumb" border="0" alt="Heidi Raki of Raki's Rad Resources_thumb" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9viBIVGtA4LId7Nfg9pLwCxgKRIP43bYeqPaDFzgpe7m_SQ1zCSTUEj0bNQrNEzzwIq4QOyGtS0J42T9gfuFNclWDYnkXNc-0uEDPaK33o4HTWRh37dkuJee1RL7mUWNsSc2uYLvjQfhP/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="73"></a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13740105671088424720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268591189051609606.post-57435827783464464602013-03-08T15:09:00.000-08:002013-03-08T15:09:00.037-08:00Using Edmodo to Create Community<p><font size="3">Have you ever used <font size="3"><a href="http://www.edmodo.com">www.edmodo.com</a> in your classroom? </font></font></p> <p><font size="3"><font size="3"><img title="image" border="0" alt="image" align="right" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3fSOUuT91MgJf88RuXfSNNm8NyDHqcqKsTKdM9g_m0NKl8cP99tT6tKJOwt5Fa4cLb4wjoyhh41uo8CCGNip_chQ9m9FCp1YFGuLEn5ix-j7TBZAjatvWfuh45y5RPmFglnyjrIzQiqkV/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="182">I am working on compiling a document full of information on using various websites to create community in your classroom. I’m doing this for my upcoming presentation at the ECIS Technology Conference. I’d be honored if you’d stop by and add your answers to these questions:</font></font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p> <p><font size="3">1.) What grade levels is this site appropriate for?</font></p> <p><font size="3">2.) What makes this a good community building website?</font></p> <p><font size="3">3.) What are the benefits of this site?</font></p> <p><font size="3">4.) What are the downfalls of this site?</font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p><font size="3">In addition to being thankful, I’m offering YOU a chance to receive the same Conference Goodie Bag that my participants will be receiving. <strong><em>Stop by my blog – <a href="http://www.rakisradresources.com/2013/02/using-technology-to-create-community.html" target="_blank">Raki’s Rad Resources</a> - and fill out the Google Document to join in our learning community and to receive a chance to win 12 different items from some of the best teacher authors around.</em></strong></font> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC0YJ3EylXm1KTvRT7ypG1XN2Lk_sZEixkwFA-TCbSQQ6RMizMp1skiq3rA6ehm8aBNZus5BVYDNHC6vMfQI4bGq4FObgq2hnYSA-_CSmxhHCmQWlY9p1lMbfyvzoAQHeVR1ow9-mQpION/s1600-h/Heidi%252520Raki%252520of%252520Raki%252527s%252520Rad%252520Resources_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Heidi Raki of Raki's Rad Resources_thumb" border="0" alt="Heidi Raki of Raki's Rad Resources_thumb" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilTrnmwUGHambhJSbQsMCNA3o_B6acApl-CfM1EtC9vCTyK4mG8jYoaPVaaIzjAvaZgumj6b24C7H_DthkQep9p56Dw2nEgR_z4D0Is7-edXH_qdEljqI1Ps-3BEOQE4quS7nOY6O6dLP3/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="73"></a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13740105671088424720noreply@blogger.com0