We have had a busy few weeks in the lab. Not only have teachers been doing innovative projects with their students, but they have also been leading and participating in trainings that will benefit their classes. Here's a taste of what has been going on:
Ms. Alberts Students' Collaborate on Play Writing:
6th graders in Ms. Alberts' class learned about play writing in drama class. They discussed how one can tell dialogue apart from stage directions, as well as aspects of a play. Students worked in groups on shared Google docs to write and act out their own plays. Check out Ms. Alberts' site for more information.
Cluster B Netbook Rollout:
The one to one laptop program rolled out this past week! Each student on cluster B has been assigned a netbook to use in their on-team classes. They have additional rules to follow as well as responsibilities that are clearly stated on their netbook licenses. The netbooks help the teachers to enhance lessons with technology, and the students to collaborate and create their own learning.
Click HERE to learn more about the 21st century classroom initiative.
Using Google Earth to Make Connections:
Both Mr. King's and Ms. Levy's geography classes spent three days introducing their students to Google Earth. During the first day, students learned about many of the uses of Google Earth, as well as how to navigate it. On the 2nd and 3rd days, Mr. King's classes created their own tours, mapping their connections to the world, and uploading them to Google docs. Ms. Levy's classes created tours of physical features throughout Europe as an introduction to the continent. Both classes will have work posted online next week!
7C Uses the Lab to Differentiate Instruction:
Mr. Souza created a multifaceted quiz review, which included a Google form, web videos, readings, and worksheets. Students could move through the lesson at their own pace, and Mr. Souza could use the form as a formative assessment and meet with students on an individual basis. Click HERE to check out his lesson.
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