This is a great way to embed presentations on your blog:
Author: turtola
SSR and Voice Thread
This year the scholars have blogs and they are embedding voicethread critiques of many of the books read during SSR on Mondays. First they post weekly entries after their reading by using these active reading strategies https://turtola.edublogs.org/ssr-reflection-log/ Then when they finish reading the book, they cull the entries into a voicethread critique like this one: this is kelsey’s blog. other voicethread presentations… More →
What Foran Scholars Have Said About CE
Whenever I get the chance to present CyberEnglish to educators, I try to include what my scholars have to say about it. This was the powerpoint I showed in New York City in 2007 and Arlington VA in April 2008: cybersaid
Are You Really Prepared for College?
Some students are not ready for college classes after high school. Learning disabilities, laziness or bad study habits are problems. Reading and math are critical. These videos can develop a better attitude about your future. Web articles you should read: Students Unprepared for the Real World Students.Unprepared.For.College Tests_Reveal_Students_Unprepared_for_College Most Students Unprepared for College The Accounting Cycle: Students Then and Now Too… More →
winning isn’t everything, but doesn’t it feel good?
six of the scholars from the fall creative writing class have been selected to have their poems published in an anthology called “A Celebration of Poets”. While guaranteed to be published, these students are also eligible for a cash prize if they are selected as a “top ten poet” in their age bracket. here are the winners: lindsay a. grade… More →
This is where we’re going. (When) are we going to get there?
i’ve been talking to my colleagues here in milford ct and they don’t see our schools going to the same places as they are in san diego ca. look at what they are doing at High Tech High. Why can’t we go there?
tunes while you blog- awesome!
kali showed this to me. tunes while you blog– brilliant!
Yes, People are Watching!
I received this email yesterday. i love getting messages like this because it validates the work we do with cyberenglish. Wikispaces Diane Carter [dianecarterdc@hotmail.com] You replied on 11/18/2008 10:33 AM. Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 6:23 PM To: Paul Turtola I have just learned how to use wiki spaces and can’t wait to use them in my classroom. I… More →
For Teachers
What is Social Media? Why Teach Social Media? Pay Attention3 Steps to 21st Century Literacy What is Cyberenglish? email