Jun
12
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.
Mar
7
Battles of World War I
March 7, 2008 | | Leave a Comment
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.
Feb
12
Radio Broadcasting in Music Class
February 12, 2008 | | 1 Comment
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.
Jan
15
The Nervous System Podcast
January 15, 2008 | | Leave a Comment
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!
Jan
4
The Gift of Giving
January 4, 2008 | | Leave a Comment
May 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.
Dec
5
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.
Nov
20
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.
Nov
14
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
Nov
5
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.
Nov
4
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.
