Objectives: To learn more about the American system of government Websites to visit: Electing a president in plain English What is a caucus? The president
Author: Ann S. Michaelsen
Author and school leader. Write about engaging students in learning with technology
Working to solve the economic crisis
Image via Wikipedia Objectives: To learn more about what measures are taken to solve the economic crisis in the US Websites to visit: Obama’s speech
Yes we will!
Image via Wikipedia Obama says; “we can stop talking about how great teachers are, and start rewarding them for their greatness”! Great words for all
Growing up online
I just read this article; Internet safety and our need to connect with teens by Wesley Fryer. “We shouldn’t assume that all students understand Internet
Wiring classrooms for Internet access does not enhance learning?
Image via Wikipedia Seems like we are still having the discussion about the use of technology in the classroom. And we are still discussing if
Engaging the students!
Image by mrplough via Flickr I’m following a lot of discussions about how the use of Web 2.0 technology is going to help the students
Collaborating with other students!
Image via Wikipedia Opening the world It is fun to work with teachers and students in other countries. We are currently working with students from
Great Britain, The first World War to the Present
Objectives: To learn about Great Britain‘s role in history from the First World War to the present time Teaching methods: Look at this PowerPoint presentation
Blogs I read
Image via CrunchBase I subscribe and read a lot of blogs using Google Reader because it’s important for my learning. Since starting last year, (I
Language and grammar, common mistakes in English
Objectives: Try to work on the most common mistakes students in Noway do in English. About.com is a great website to learn more grammar. I
Teaching the importance of the Inauguration
Objectives: To learn about the importance of the inaugural speech Inaugurations in times of peril, what makes a good president great? Teaching methods: In the
Web 2.0 in education….
what should teachers and administrators be looking for? A difficult question. The more I read about this the more I feel I need to look
Teaching the skills of the 21 century – revisited
It is truly the resolution of the new year. To teach students how to master the skills they will need in their future occupations. And
It is the time of the year
Image by mechanikat via Flickr It is the time of the year to inspire and be inspired. Look at this clip of 40 inspirational speeches
Devolution in the United Kingdom
Image via Wikipedia Objectives. To learn about the history of the United Kingdom The separation of power Will devolution lead to the breakup of the