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Hometown:: Minneapolis

School / Work Affiliation: Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities

About Me:: I am an Social Stdies and ESL teachear. I have been blogging with my students for the last year or so and am now writting my Masters Capstone paper on using blogs in the classroom. Feel free to check out my new blog and let me know what you think of it.

Blog:: http://johnfranke.edublogs.org

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Here at my school we have a blank slate, so to speak, in regards to technology. We are trying to put together a "Wish List" of technology in our classroom. I am a big thinker but I also know that there are a lot of even "Bigger Thinkers" here. I know we won't get everything on the wish list but I don't want to miss anything. Please help me compile a list of the most "cutting edge" technology that has, or could have, an applied use in a Project Based Classroom for teachers and students. What t…

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Posted on April 25, 2007 at 10:43am —

Happy to be here

Good morning. It has been a pleasure taking a look around at all the different blogs and seeing such a large group sharing a deep interest in similar things. I am an ESL teacher in the Twin Cities at an Alternative High School and recently began writing my Master in Teaching paper on the use of Blogs in the classroom. The end product will be two curriculums, one for Social Studies and the oth…

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Posted on April 12, 2007 at 9:42am — 3 Comments

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At 8:08am on May 2, 2007, Skip Zilla said…: John, your photo of what looks like a Dalmation trying to ride a bicycle at some trainer's behest is a powerful metaphor. It's a reminder for me of what societies ask schools ask teachers ask students to perform. Thanks, Skip

At 10:19pm on April 24, 2007, Lynne Wolters said…: Hey John - thank you for the gentle nudge about the resources I mentioned. This is my last week of classes and my federal research project is coming to conclusion. Nudge me again in two weeks if you haven't received the links from me by then. "L"

At 8:23am on April 12, 2007, John Franke said…: Thanks for the comment and encouragement. If you would be kind enough to share your resources that would be great! How ever you could send it would be fantastic. Thank yo very much.

At 7:53pm on April 10, 2007, Lynne Wolters said…: John, you are certainly creating a worthwhile blog - also an e-portfolio of your emerging understandings. I have so many resources I know you would just love. Are you interested? If so, do you want me to send them via email or posted within a blog entry comment?
"L"

At 7:46pm on April 10, 2007, Lynne Wolters said…: John, I look forward to reading your blog. If you are ever looking for resources, etc. please feel free to ask. Thanks for becoming a new "friend".
"L"

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