Last year, we were looking for notetaking software to make observations of students in the classroom. We wanted an organization system that was quick and easy to use. We wanted an easy way to find information from our notes. We wanted a way to be able to share and collaborate with other colleagues. In short, […]
Archives for September 2011
Use Special Text Boxes on Your Class Website to Alert Parents and Students to Important Information.
We love WordPress. It’s our favorite tool to create professional looking class websites. Last week, we were helping one of our colleagues set up her class website for kindergarten. One of the things that she wanted was to a little box at the top of her website where she could post important information for parents […]
Should Students Use a Pseudonym or Their Real Name When Working Online in the Classroom
Imagine a world where people don’t judge you based on your race, your gender, the way you look, or the clothes you wear. Instead, you’re judged based on the quality of your ideas and how well you’ve expressed them. That’s one of the potential benefits in having your students use an anonymous pseudonym when writing […]