Carolyn+Arnold's+Viewpoint

Here are my points... I have had an opportunity to reflect on the input.. Great comments and good food for thought.. Since I am just beginning this process. I don't want to lose everything again. I am going to upload my photo and try to locate the video that I would like to share. I can't seem to tget the eInstruction off of my wikkispace so that I can submit my thoughts....I read one article which discuss the fact that one of her assignments could have been placed on paper... True.. but I find it a little more exciting to use digital formats.. if nothing else but to tap into the territory of which our students are familiar. I have the advantage of having a laptop mobile unit in my room and we have reaped many benefits from it.. I am now working heavly with integrating [|www.skype.com] into the instructional process. Our first hit was with a young attorney who is presently living in Santa Domingo and works with a contractor who is helping to rebuild shelter for the Haitians. She is originally from Ghana and is working on a contact person for our unit of study on Africa. I am also working with my principal to secure webcams for our classrooms so that the other interested teachers can get on board.

I also read a comment about the use of clickers.. I have just recently implemented a teaching strategy which include the use of the student's cellphone. This lesson is used primarily for bell activities/collaborative exercises.. The format is simple text answers or multiple choice.. My 9th graders absolutely loved it... Warning.. you must insist that the text messaging feature is free to avoid parent complaint ​ (smile). The website is [|www.polleverywhere.com] and is great for classrooms with 30 or less. The service is free unless your audience exceeds 30.

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