Asia Editorials

June 12, 2008 | | Leave a Comment

One task of the Asian Survivor project was to create an editorial page about an issue in a country from their assigned region. Students interviewed people from their country and each team member contributed to the editorial by compiling information into a word processing presentation tool. Click the link below for an example of an editorial from Afghanistan.

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Junior high students created a keynote presentation on a battle of World War I. As an extension to the project, students “flew” from Nobleboro to their battlefield using Google Earth. The Battle of Tannenberg was created by a seventh grade student.

The-Battle-of-Tannenberg.pdf

Students showed their broadcasting talent by creating a podcast introducing their radio station. Click the mp3 file below to listen to the WWCPT 107.5 introduction.

01-track-01.mp3


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Students in Mr. Williams’ science class are creating podcasts about the nervous system. Check out one of the first projects to be completed. Awesome job Mikaela and Hannah!

The Gift of Giving

January 4, 2008 | | Leave a Comment

The XO LaptopMay and her brother received special gifts during the holiday season. As participants of the One Laptop per Child program, they received two XO laptops while another two were sent to children in a developing nation.

One Laptop Per Child

December 5, 2007 | | 2 Comments

What is green, has a rubberized keyboard for extreme weather conditions, is the size of a child’s hand, and weighs about 3.2 pounds? It’s the XO laptop! With growing interest, this laptop is part of The Get One Give One program. Check out this web site to learn how to donate an XO laptop to a child and get one for yourself as a way of recognition for your contribution. This offer ends December 31st.

Halloween Day

November 20, 2007 | | Leave a Comment

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Students in Kindergarten - 1st. grade celebrated Halloween with pumpkin activities and a visit to Lincoln Home to make new friends.

A Vision of Students Today

November 14, 2007 | | 1 Comment

This video is worth considering as we think
about current educational practices and the electronic lives of our
students.

http://mediatedcultures.net/ksudigg/?p=119

I recommend…..

November 5, 2007 | | 1 Comment

viewing the “Did You Know 2.0” web site. This is a thought-provoking 8 minute video that focuses on the “shift” taking place in our world and its impact on education.

21st. Century Skills

November 4, 2007 | | Leave a Comment

Maine partners with 21st. Century Skills organization.  The focus of the partnership is to provide resources for teachers that support the necessary work skills for the 21st. century.  Follow the link to learn more about this and Route 21, the online educator resource to be launched on Nov. 7th.


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