I found the graphic organizer program-bubble-us-fun to use. I think I'm going to try it with students tomorrow. Unfortunately the program wasn't working for some of us which brings to mind of how fabulous technology can be but also extremely frustrating when it doesn't work for us. This is the second time today I have struggled with the new technology available....I was having a fight with our scanning machine today. Make that the third.... I love all of the new things I'm learning that Microsoft Word can do such as highlighting, creating callouts, and summarizing text, but I'm having difficulty trying to find out how to do this using the laptops! Aargh
Thanks for all the new info!

Now that I'm sharing my thoughts with others I try to at least portray myself as someone who is slightly intelligent and it's not always that easy at 6:30. Wicki's are cool and I would like to try one with my class. I agree that if you try to research all the new technology before trying it you may just keep putting it off. I like the approach of jumping in and just doing it. I'm starting two new units in math and science and we are using techniques I learn in this class every day. I do no work ahead of time....we work together as students and teacher to teach each other new information.

There is an overwhelming amount of information available to us and it can be mind boggling! My experience so far is that kids do not know how to search for information. I have learned today that at times I struggle when searching for new information too. One of the things I have learned is once you find a resource that is easy and reliable and stick to it. When you have the time, research others to add to your toolbox. Useful links:
Britannica (sp?) online school resource.

I can add to this later....

Session #2----- 3-5-07

What I learned from this class...

Creating essential questions encourage you to think about what you would like students to learn from your class from many different angles. It also makes me think about what is really important and what is not. Sometimes science and math do not leave room for various outcomes

I am greatful to have more resources that I can share with my students to help them become effective thinkers and problem solvers.

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