Technology and Learning

Mrs. Detloff, an English teacher in Barnesville, has been using the Serial podcast with her students.  What she is doing is AWESOME!!!  Here is her explanation: " I needed something interesting and different for their nonfiction unit that covered a lot of standards. It also had to be something that could introduce their big research paper project. It was a way to improve listening skills while talking about primary and secondary sources, credibility, and evidence. It also addresses critical reading skills. and incorporates technology. Standards also state that we need to present texts in different mediums, so this addressed that as well. I attached the parent letter I sent at the beginning of the year." Seriously - I love EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS!  But I am a HUGE podcast fan, and the kids are getting into them as well - SO NEAT:)!! Happy Wednesday, Mrs. I:)

I have been working with third grade to "map" out standards.  Now, I don't mean just "map" out, I mean really dig into curriculum and find what loopholes they have and be INTENTIONAL about covering those standards.  I came across this website that seems pretty amazing when trying to find lessons that might be for those more difficult standards that maybe aren't covered as strongly as others! Better Lesson I can't even - I LOVE THIS ONE:)!!! Teachers created these lessons, and it seems to have all the items necessary here for you.  It would be worth your time to take a look at this one:)! Happy Thursday all, Mrs. I:)