Tag Archives: classroom

oneword.com

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Michael J. Elson

oneword™ is a simple writing exercise. It’s not about learning new words. It’s not about defining words. If the word of the day is: pen, don’t write: “a writing utensil that dispenses ink” or “OMG!—i don’t know what that word means, i’m SO freaking out…” Write whatever that … Continue reading →

32 Ways to Use Google Apps in the Classroom

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Michael J. Elson

Are you wondering about how you could do amazing things with Google Apps in the classroom? Well, wonder no more. We’ve gathered some great examples shared with us by wonderful teachers all over the world and here are 32 Ways to … Continue reading →

Best Sites To Learn & Teach About Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Michael J. Elson

Stumbled upon this very comprehensive list of websites to learn and teach about Thanksgiving. http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/10/27/the-best-sites-to-learn-teach-about-thanksgiving/ Image via Wikipedia Related articles by Zemanta Thanksgiving Activities (teachinglearnerswithmultipleneeds.blogspot.com)

CIO Corner

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Michael J. Elson

I found this fascinating quote today: What if our educators took time out of each day to reinforce the proper, safe and secure way of using these devices – not only inside the walls of the classroom – but outside … Continue reading →

Texting vs. Teaching: Who Wins? – Class Struggle – Jay Mathews on Education

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Michael J. Elson

Image via Wikipedia Our high schools are full of secretly texting, blithely unengaged adolescents, my colleague Dan de Vise reveals today in a story on a Montgomery County proposal to let students text during lunch. Dan’s story describes the situation … Continue reading →

Montgomery County Student Leader Proposes Allowing Cellphone Use at Lunchtime – washingtonpost.com

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Michael J. Elson

Image by Stitch via Flickr Text messaging has spawned an era of uninterrupted contact among friends, especially young people. Students often tap out silent conversations beneath their desks, even though most Washington area public schools forbid them to use cellphones … Continue reading →