Well, we talked about crediting sources but then did not allow enough time in the lab to finish that. That's OK, there's always next week and you all were on a roll writing about weblogs! I can't wait to share that with other educational webloggers!
I'm glad you liked my idiom story and are going to try your hand at it for homework this week. Aren't we going to have fun reading those stories next week? I think the best time for our group is right at the beginning when we share our writings, help each other with suggestions and praises, and then discuss ways to make our writing better. Next week is going to be so much fun. Yep, we may even have to kick up our heels after sharing our stories!
Also, I am so excited about the project that Emily, Jennifer & Derrick are going to undertake. They have picked such a worthwhile topic - why we should keep art, music, and physical education in the school curriculum. They have plans to interview teachers, search the net for information, and maybe even come up with something that we could send our legislators. Wow! After much brainstorming and tossing ideas out, Jennifer suggested this topic and everyone knew that it was exactly the one that they wanted to research. What's really impressive about this is that these 3 students will be doing this on their own time - they are motivated to try to make a difference in something they care about. I am so proud of them! I can't wait to tell their art, music, and PE teacher about their chosen topic. These particular teachers really do a terrific job of integrating the curriculum across their subject areas PLUS every lesson is alive and full of the most interesting activities. Then the use of technology in each class is outstanding. Yamaha is used in the music classes. The PE teacher is implementing the TriFIT 620 system. It provide teachers with the ability to quickly and accurately evaluate student fitness levels while teaching health and wellness concepts. The goal is to sustain lifetime fitness. Then the art teacher uses digital cameras, flex cameras, and other technology daily. Check out the great art work from J. H. House displayed on Artsonia.
We welcome Amber and Angelica to our group! They were both hoping to get an available spot that had come up and there was no way to choose between these two hard workers so both will be coming. They have been working hard and are excited about joining the group. We are delighted to have them!
Thursday is fast becoming my favorite day of the week! See you then!