Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 18th, 2009 No Comments »
In one short week, you will begin participating in an online blogging challenge, providing you the opportunity to connect with students from around the world. More details can be found here.
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 16th, 2009 1 Comment »
I thought I’d write a quick post about my technology adventures this weekend in Portland. I have spent three days learning about emerging technologies, exciting tools that will allow us to create digital stories, movies, podcasts… the list goes on. I have also listened to leading educators, technology professionals, and other leaders [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 13th, 2009 No Comments »
Several students created interesting and unique posts for the slice of life writing blog assignment. A few jumped out as being especially original, creative, and worth reading. Remember, students whose blog entries are mentioned here receive five bonus points for their writing.
Micah
Johnathan
JB
Devon
Brittany
Jackson
Christiana
Makaya
Rhiauna
Brittany
Andrew
Devon
Tara
Alina
Brandi
Heather
Ulises
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 12th, 2009 No Comments »
Listening to the memoirs in class a few weeks ago, I couldn’t help but notice the overwhelming positive response students received as they read about important moments in their lives. A few stood out, sometimes unleashing a flood of laughter, a nod of recognition, an uneasy shiver, and, in some cases, a stream of [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 2nd, 2009 No Comments »
After reading through many interesting blog posts, I kept finding myself drawn back to a handful of entries that really grabbed my interest, gave me reason to think about the impacts of this current economic downturn on our local community and inspired hope in the optimism and ideas of the young people I am lucky [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 18th, 2008 No Comments »
The booktalk podcasts created by students during first trimester were both interesting and unique. The blend of student voices, background music, and special effects made for some very intriguing booktalk podcasts. I’d like to highlight a few that stood out as especially thought provoking, definitely worth a listen.
Nora, Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
James, 1984 by George [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 14th, 2008 4 Comments »
After watching student after student fall into the pages of Stephanie Meyer’s popular series of young adult books, I decided to read the books myself. I devoured the first in the series, Twilight one evening after dinner, woke up the next morning and promptly began reading the next book, New Moon. Hooked after [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 3rd, 2008 No Comments »
I wanted to mention a few of the blogs about blogging, highlighting both the positive and negative aspects of undertaking such a task and challenging readers to think differently about the whole blogging concept.
Jennie
Camron
Alec
Cristina
Mikayla
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 30th, 2008 No Comments »
In all honesty, your blogs about texting were both interesting and insightful, making it difficult to select just a few. However, I whittled down the list and came up with the following blogs about texting that make for interesting reading:
Wyman
Alicia
James
Britney
Haley
Jordyn
Lyndi
Miranda
Malachi
David
Rachel
Claire
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 30th, 2008 No Comments »
You obviously spent some time listening to the podcasts on YA!Cast and reflecting on what you heard. I was impressed by the quality and depth of your reviews. Below I’ve provided links to those student podcast reviews that stood out, worth a definite read (and perhaps a listen, too):
Alec
Riley
Connie
Cristina
James
Jazlyn
John
Rachel
Elise
Erica
Anna
