Now that you know you'll be using laptops in your classes this year, think about the ways using a laptop will help you in your learning activities this school year. Think of some of the challenges you might face when using a laptop.
Assignment: In a thoughtful, well written paragraph list two ways using a laptop will help you during this school year and two challenges you think you might face when using the laptop.
Extra Mile: List a way you might face one of your challenges.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Digital Etiquette Language
After reading the Digital Etiquette Language article what do you think about texting language? Do you think it has an influence on a students learning? Have you ever used texting language in an inappropriate setting (on a written exam, assignment)?
Use details from the article to support your comments.
Use details from the article to support your comments.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Comparing Books to Movies
Read the Wimpy Kid Hits the Big Screen article from Time for Kids. Then post a comment to the blog. Your comments must answer the following questions. Your response should be written in paragraph format.
How are the elements/features of a book and movie the same? Think about a time when you read a book and then saw a movie based upon that book. What kinds of things did you think about as you watched the movie? Was the movie exactly the same as the book? Why do you think movie makers change things for a movie? Do you think it’s important for movies to remain identical to the novels on which they are based?
To support your blog posting please use a specific example of a book that you read that was turned into a movie.
How are the elements/features of a book and movie the same? Think about a time when you read a book and then saw a movie based upon that book. What kinds of things did you think about as you watched the movie? Was the movie exactly the same as the book? Why do you think movie makers change things for a movie? Do you think it’s important for movies to remain identical to the novels on which they are based?
To support your blog posting please use a specific example of a book that you read that was turned into a movie.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Cyberspace Bullies
Read the Cyberspace Bullies article from Junior Scholastic, November 9, 2009. Then post a comment to the blog. Your comments must answer the following questions. Your response should be written in paragraph format.
-Why did you choose this article to read?
-What is Cyberbullying?
-How do you feel about the issue of Cyberbullying?
-Share an important detail about Cyberbullying that you found in the article that you think every Middle School Student should know about. Explain why you think this detail is important.
-A tip for students who may be dealing with a Cyberbullying issue.
-Why did you choose this article to read?
-What is Cyberbullying?
-How do you feel about the issue of Cyberbullying?
-Share an important detail about Cyberbullying that you found in the article that you think every Middle School Student should know about. Explain why you think this detail is important.
-A tip for students who may be dealing with a Cyberbullying issue.
Destination Mars
Read the Destination Mars article from Junior Scholastic, November 23, 2009. Then post a comment to the blog. Your comments must answer the following questions. Your response should be written in paragraph format.
-Why did you choose this article to read?
-What is NASA? What significant/important events have they been involved with in History.
-Do you think there will be travel to Mars in your lifetime? Why or why not?
-Share an important detail that you found in the article that you think every Middle School Student should know about. Explain why you think this detail is important.
-Why did you choose this article to read?
-What is NASA? What significant/important events have they been involved with in History.
-Do you think there will be travel to Mars in your lifetime? Why or why not?
-Share an important detail that you found in the article that you think every Middle School Student should know about. Explain why you think this detail is important.
Is Texting 2 Much Bad 4 U
Read the Is Texting 2 Much Bad 4 U? article from Junior Scholastic, September 7, 2009. Then post a comment to the blog. Your comments must answer the following questions. Your response should be written in paragraph format.
-Why did you choose this article to read?
-What concerns do you think the author might have about texting?
-What are the benefits of texting?
-Are you in charge of texting, or is texting in charge of you (take the quiz on page 7 to find out).
-Share an important detail that you found in the article that you think every Middle School Student should know about. Explain why you think this detail is important.
-Why did you choose this article to read?
-What concerns do you think the author might have about texting?
-What are the benefits of texting?
-Are you in charge of texting, or is texting in charge of you (take the quiz on page 7 to find out).
-Share an important detail that you found in the article that you think every Middle School Student should know about. Explain why you think this detail is important.
Directions for Blogging
When you want to blog...
1) Click on the title of one of the posts.
2) Go to the end of the comments and click "post comment."
3) Type in your comment in "Post a Comment" box. Spell check to prevent errors.
4) Where it says "Choose your identity" click "Name/URL." Then type in your first and last name.
5) Click "Publish your comment."
If you have any questions about how to post to the blog, please submit them under this post.
1) Click on the title of one of the posts.
2) Go to the end of the comments and click "post comment."
3) Type in your comment in "Post a Comment" box. Spell check to prevent errors.
4) Where it says "Choose your identity" click "Name/URL." Then type in your first and last name.
5) Click "Publish your comment."
If you have any questions about how to post to the blog, please submit them under this post.
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