Blog ArchivesThe Right Message, The Right WayWhen we put technology in the hands of students, especially technology to take home with them, we recognize the responsibility for providing accompanying knowledge and guidelines. But how we do this is just as important as whether or not we more » Participation 100%Each individual class certainly has its own personality. One mainstay, however, is that each group will have vocal and silent members and several students who fall in the middle. Collaborative tools, such as forums, wikis and mind maps such as more » Kids Want Balance TooOne word often floating around technology discussions is balance. Questions such as How much screen time is too much? and How much class time should be dedicated to tech usage? are typically posed. Just as we as adults understand the need more » Managing a Class BlogEverybody’s doing it. Blogging. Probably even your great aunt Ethel. When students “own” their own blogs they have a fantastic forum for reflection, analysis, creation and discussion. However, if you are just considering jumping on the worthwhile blog bandwagon or more » Protecting Your InvestmentOne careless moment is enough to crack a screen. Although eliminating accidental breakage in a 1 to 1 project is merely a dream of IT directors across the globe, there are ways to reduce damage, keeping costs down and leaving more » Rethinking Classroom Spaceteacher.scholastic.com Whether you have your own classroom or have the challenge of sharing space, how your classroom is arranged should be amongst your important considerations for a smooth-running classroom. Here are some basic tips |