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Kindles and ebooks

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ann M. Gavazzi Jul 9, 2009. 4 Replies

 

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Terisa King replied to Aaron Lefevre's discussion Annotate and Narrarate over Powerpoint!
"The video you included is excellent. In an alternative school where studying and surviving are often at odds; videos become attention grabbers for traditional lesson material. Classroom 2.0 tools are vital in many ways."
Dec 5, 2009
Terisa King replied to Anne Mirtschin's discussion What prompted you to start using web2.0?
"Your classroom and school sounds similar to mine. An alternative school with non traditional learners. My greatest problem still revolves around student ability issues and passive aggressive behaviors. Some days the simple act of turning on the…"
Oct 11, 2009
Ann M. Gavazzi replied to Terisa King's discussion Kindles and ebooks
"Check out this teacher's blog . . . . and see how this can work for you . . . http://www.teleread.org/2008/09/15/kindles-in-the-classroom-world-history-teacher-is-sold-on-the-k-machine/ Good Luck, Ann (IMHO: I'm not entirely sold on…"
Jul 9, 2009
Lonnie Miller replied to Terisa King's discussion Kindles and ebooks
"Finding materials at the appropriate reading levels will be your first concern. The Kindles themselves are easy to use, it is really a digital version of the book using pdf files. Using the Kindle will be like reading any book as far as lesson…"
Jul 9, 2009
Terisa King replied to Terisa King's discussion Kindles and ebooks
"Kindle uses pdf files. I can convert and allow extra time for worksheets and other assignments. 97 % of our students fall below poverty level. Purchasing books and magazines for reading is probably going to fall into a library type program. My…"
Jul 9, 2009
Terisa King posted a discussion

Kindles and ebooks

The good news: My administrator has purchased Kindles for SpEd students. Bad news: By default, I am now the program coordinator and I've not used one. I get the basic idea. Our school is 97% Title I with a large percentage below poverty level. My fear is that the equipment will languish in storage or become ebay fodder. Any ideas on how to administer the program, providing text, or teaching lessons?
Jul 8, 2009
Terisa King replied to Becky Timberlake's discussion Julius Caesar or Taming of the Shrew
"I love teaching Macbeth. Students love argue and discuss. I divide my classes into groups and assign viewpoint studies based on current television genres. Forensics, Paranormal, Marriage counseling, game shows and military command. Each group…"
Jul 8, 2009
Terisa King replied to Becky Timberlake's discussion Julius Caesar or Taming of the Shrew
"I too have had numerous problems with both students, collegues and administrators who apparently despise the play Julius Caesar My solution has been to use graphic novels and incorporate the study of comic book styles. Look for a magna or classic…"
Jul 8, 2009

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ELA Teacher, BAS in Theater, MAEd in Secondary Ed., Alternative High school, Web 2.0, Reading Recovery,

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