In a previous post, I examined blogging software for educators. Most teachers will probably want to go with a blogging service, especially if they don’t have their own domain and would like to attach to a sort of community. Several good, free blogging services exist, and many of them are great for teachers. If I…
In my previous post, I examined several wikis/wiki services for educators, and I promised a post on blogs for educators. I actually feel more well-versed in this particular topic, but I have some pretty strong opinions on the matter. Just like wikis, blogs come in two main varieties: those you host on your own or…
When my husband was interviewed by Wired regarding some cyber-sleuthing he had done in connection to a crime and MySpace, he was given a subscription to Wired by the reporter, Noah Shachtman. I think I have been reading it more religiously than Steve has. Despite the fact that some true techies in their blogs complain…
Seniors at our school have the opportunity to study in Israel for part of the school year. One of our students has decided to blog about her experiences and share with faculty, students, and parents at home. You can follow our students’ experiences at Jamie’s blog: Weber Israel Experience ’07. I can’t resist the opportunity…
I have to say that I am very proud of my students’ posts about Huck Finn on their blog. I am enjoying reading what they have to say, watching as they discover this great book for the first time, and participating in their active discussion. If I could ask them to change anything, it might…
After a few hiccups, my American literature students have started blogging about The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The first post was about superstition in the novel. If you have a minute, go ahead and check out what my students are doing over at their blog. They will be posting four days a week, excluding weekends….
Thanks to Ms. George for nominating me for a Thinking Blogger Award. The rules say that “if, and only if” I am tagged, I must “write a post with links to five blogs that make [me] think.” It is an honor to be considered a “thinking blogger,” and I am honored to nominate the following…
I must have missed this one when it made the rounds, for it surely must have. My friend Roger brought it to my attention. Better late than never! If you haven’t seen it, you need to: [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/6gmP4nk0EOE” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /] Think about the ways in which this technology has already changed and will…
This Week in Education is hosting the 105th Carnival of Education, and they were kind enough to include me. Thanks! [tags]Carnival of Education[/tags]
My students will be collaborating with Mr. Murphy’s students on a project involving the Holocaust. His 8th graders, who are studying the Holocaust in literature such as the play based upon The Diary of Anne Frank, will chronicle the family histories of my students, whom Mr. Murphy’s students will interview. I teach at a private…
