Happy Halloween

Halloween Math

     It’s Halloween; the students are happy and cannot focus on their assignment.  What should you do to get them back on task?  Take the opportunity to engage in storytelling.  First, the teacher will discuss the history of Halloween.  Second, have some of the students describe their costume, and tell why they selected it.  Take pictures and post them on the bulletin board.  The following day when the students come to class with a bag of candy do not take it.  Tell the students they will work in groups and create pictographs.  One member for each group will describe their graph to the class.  The teacher will assign a key for each pictograph.  Some of the students may decide to have a snack.  Remind them the purpose of this task is to engage in a math activity. 

Source:  http://www.loc.gov/folklife/halloween.html

By Jack Santino

Retrieved October 31, 2012

Apps for Learning

Martha Speaks Dog Party by PBS

     I haven’t used this App.  It supposed to develop vocabulary skills.  Many students do not read at grade level.   This may be a fun interactive tool for students to master comprehension skills.

Source:  http://www.edutopia.org

Incorporating mobile apps and web tools into the curriculum can be a gateway to student engagement.

BY S. JHOANNA ROBLEDO

October 25, 2012

Apps for Learning

     Nearpod is a PPT App that is designed for the I-Pad. It allows students to respond to questions.  This App will evaluate students’ knowledge; and let the instructor know whether or not the students are on target.  One positive feature about this App, it is free.  Check it out, you may want to use it  with  a new project.

Source:  http://www.edutopia.org

BY S. JHOANNA ROBLEDO

October 25, 2012

     Technology in K-12  schools   (I-Pad Mini)

     Will school districts purchase the I -Pad Mini for their students?  Many schools have invested in the I-pad 2-3 to enhance learning.   However, the new mini is expensive, the product cost $329.  The mini is fragile, and students may drop it.  If this occurs, it may be cheaper to replace, than have it repaired.   Let me know, if this  I-pad will benefit students in the classroom.   

     

   This product is not on my Xmas list.   However, it is convenient for traveling.  I travel often with my laptop, it is heavy and needs to be replaced. 

Source:   By Brandon Griggs, CNN

updated 3:08 AM EDT, Thu October 25, 2012 

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