2nd Grade Reading Buddies
Hi,We're looking for another 2nd grade class to read and discuss the same book through Voicethread or Skype or we're open to other ideas. We're a small private dayschool in Chicago. Anyone interested?Thanx,FaithSee More
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2nd Grade Reading Buddies
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mary E Collins Jan 24, 2010. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,We're looking for another 2nd grade class to read and discuss the same book through Voicethread or Skype or we're open to other ideas. We're a small private dayschool in Chicago. Anyone…Continue
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Parental approval for Web 2.0 tools
Started this discussion. Last reply by Faith Shabat Jan 12, 2010. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, My administrator is against us using any Web 2.0 tool that requires parental approval to sign up. We want to use http://www.bibme.org/ which creates…Continue
Classroom Management in the Computer Lab
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Peterson Dec 31, 2009. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, Anyone have any tips on keeping the students focused and on task in the computer lab. I demonstrate first on the Smartboard, hand out written directions, and still have so many kids who want the…Continue
Has anyone used Shelfari with 3rd or 4th graders?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Carol Olson Feb 3. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I haven't really explored Shelfari that well and I'd like to know if there are any disadvantages. Can outsiders find and contact the kids directly? What are everyone's experiences with Shelfari or…Continue
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Carol Olson replied to Faith Shabat's discussion 'Has anyone used Shelfari with 3rd or 4th graders?'
I used Shelfari with 4th graders last year( I am at a different school this year) and it was fabulous. The students were so excited about reading, posting their books, reading what other kids had to say and joined and/or created book clubs…
warren.aarong replied to Faith Shabat's discussion 'Twitter following?? How do you do it?'
I just started using Twitter not that long ago, but I am very happy with the results.
1. I suggest using tweetdeck to help organize your social networks. It will also automatically shorten your links and tweets and set up columns for your…
Faith Shabat replied to Sallie Michalsky's discussion 'Best search engine for younger grades (2nd and 3rd)?' in the group K-8 Computer Lab Teachers
I like sweetsearch.com. I also have other kids safe search engines listed on my website: www.bzkids.org.. You can look on any of the class pages. I have a variety of options. good luck.
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Faith Shabat replied to Ms. Perkins's discussion 'Looking to video skype with other classrooms' in the group Mac Classroom 2.0
Tyler,
We're actually doing a unit on the continents with 2nd graders from different continents around the world. Would you be interested in joining? Here's our spreadsheet. We will send more info at the end of the month.
Faith
Faith Shabat replied to Faith Shabat's discussion 'Jewish Customs and Holidays'
Hi, Thank you for your responses. Can you email me at my school fshabat@bzaeds.org directly. I'd love to discuss ideas with you. What grades do you teach? Do you have Skype?
Faith
Mary E Collins replied to Faith Shabat's discussion '2nd Grade Reading Buddies'
Faith,
I know my VoiceThread identities were tiny so you probably could not tell they were the students' names. They drew their names on half sheets of paper and I scanned them in. That would take you a long time with 200 students. If you…
Faith Shabat replied to Faith Shabat's discussion '2nd Grade Reading Buddies'
Hi Mary,
I love your class blog. You've been doing it for a long time. We just started blogging this year. I use Classblogmeister and I've given each student their own account. (It's very timeconsuming!) I love how you used blabberize…
Faith Shabat replied to Faith Shabat's discussion '2nd Grade Reading Buddies'
Thank you everyone for your responses. I'll pass these ideas on to all of our teachers. They are great ideas. We just started 2 other Skype and collaborative projects with 2nd grade teachers in other parts of the country. All of this real time…
TIMOTHY PUGH replied to Faith Shabat's discussion '2nd Grade Reading Buddies'
Hi Faith. Yes, there would be interest here. I coordinate a board-wide virtual learning literacy project called Virtual GrandE....on our team this year are a number of dynamic elementary librarians who are connecting primary students all over the…
Mary E Collins replied to Faith Shabat's discussion '2nd Grade Reading Buddies'
Hi,
We do have a classroom page. Go to http://cliffordjohnsonschool2.blogspot.com/. Then classroom pages, 2nd Grade, Mrs Collins/Mrs. Gianfrancesco. I job share (I'm Mrs. Collins.). I looked at your website. It was impressive - so extensive! I…
Dr. Rita Oates replied to Faith Shabat's discussion '2nd Grade Reading Buddies'
You can search for other grade 2 classes worldwide through the ePals Global Community (at no charge).
Australian students will be back from summer break the week of Feb. 4, if you wanted to hear some different accents.
Go to www.epals.com and…
Faith Shabat replied to Faith Shabat's discussion '2nd Grade Reading Buddies'
Hi MaryBeth,
Thanx for your response. Our 2nd graders just finished "Mouse Noses on Toast" and the teachers will tell me what they're starting. Can I see samples of what you've done on Voicethread? We're just starting it…
Mary E Collins replied to Faith Shabat's discussion '2nd Grade Reading Buddies'
Hi,
I am a 2nd grade teacher and just got set up with Skype. I have also used Voicethread with the kids. What book did you have in mind?
We are located in Warrenville which is located next to Wheaton and Naperville.
MaryBeth
Faith Shabat replied to Faith Shabat's discussion 'Parental approval for Web 2.0 tools'
Janine,
You're so right. That's such a nice way of looking at the "challenge." Jennifer, thanx for the link, I'll send it out to my teachers!
Thanx,
Faith
Janine replied to Faith Shabat's discussion 'Parental approval for Web 2.0 tools'
I am not sure about what danger there would be. Why does a site require knowing a student email? Is it just for the account? They don't post it anywhere, right? I think if it is a school owned email, then you can go ahead and use it. My…
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- At 10:00am on October 21, 2009,
Nancy Bosch said…
- Thanks, help yourself to anything you need.
- At 2:38pm on September 29, 2009,
Mark Cruthers said… - Hi Faith,
With your work in Technology, I recommend you take a look at Wiziq's virtual classroom and authorstream's power point presentation platform. Both are web based platforms, have a bunch of features and free basic service. Here’s a public class recording you might find of interest.
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