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A blackboard that shines

My first notebook was a small blackboard. It was probably used because it was less expensive and less fragile than paper and gave you incentive to apply yourself. It worked. I still remember the joy of being allowed to write with a fountain-pen, six months after I stopped using the tablet at the age of 6. As a teacher I've noticed that kids at any age want to write something on the big tablet. It doesn't matter which kind. They love to write, think aloud, solve puzzles, make puzzles, decorate…See More
Jul 6, 2010
Carlos Ferrer replied to Shane Clay's discussion Ideas?
"Why not do something fun, something that engages students narcisistic elements and puts that into good use? Use Google Earth and Google Maps to find everybodies home address. Make a map, save it as a jpg image and place in PowerPoint. There you use…"
May 10, 2009
Carlos Ferrer replied to ffoxworth's discussion Need help with Ustream
"Try using a protocol - a checklist. 1. Connect mic to computer and have a soundcheck (I use Audacity to record a bit of sound and check my volume) 2. Connect camera to computer and make sure that it's feed is active (I use ManyCam or…"
Mar 30, 2009
Carlos Ferrer replied to Dr.Tamishra Swain's discussion Call for Chapters
"Very interresting but I'm afraid I cannot participate. Thank you for the invitation."
Mar 18, 2009
Carlos Ferrer replied to Elizabeth Davis's discussion Are you using Netbooks? Have you explored the possiblities? Please share your experience.
"Why don't you install a Linux disto (Ubuntu) on ONE recent Mac computer (with Intel Processor) and try it out (you may even istall Suse Linux onto a PPC Mac!)? When you work with a cart or two of computers, the connetion problems you may have…"
Feb 14, 2009
Carlos Ferrer replied to Jeff's discussion Best Web 2.0 Tools for Education
"A big *amen* to that! I suggest you go for the following technique: 1. Try to embed the "active stuff" from a certain web tool into your schools webpage (Youtube ...). If it embeds and is still active through browsers in you school, you…"
Feb 11, 2009
Carlos Ferrer commented on tomshepp's blog post Blogging in Classroom 2.0
"I've been using Wordpress for a few years now, both WPMU, Wordpress.com and have installed it via SimpleScripts on a Bluehost server. I never fail to be amazed on how versatile it is and adaptable to my needs. There are two operative words here…"
Jan 29, 2009

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A blackboard that shines

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My first notebook was a small blackboard. It was probably used because it was less expensive and less fragile than paper and gave you incentive to apply yourself. It worked. I still remember the joy of being allowed to write with a fountain-pen, six months after I stopped using the tablet at the age of 6.



As a teacher I've noticed that kids at any age want to write something on the big tablet. It doesn't matter which kind. They love to write, think…
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At 7:17am on March 14, 2009, Dr.Tamishra Swain said…
Hi Carlos,
will you be interested to contribute a book chapter of your teaching experience.Please visit my profile for the book chapter invitation.
A response is solicited.
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