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Really proud of the strides RMS is making toward technology integration. I also enjoy working with your teachers - you have a great staff. You and Allison have a lot to do with that. "
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Melissa Shields commented on Melissa Shields's blog post ISTE Reflections (READ Administrators and Teachers)Melissa Shields commented on Melissa Shields's blog post ISTE Reflections (READ Administrators and Teachers)"Donna, somehow I missed your comments before. Glad you are enjoying the technology. I'll see what I can do about the headset. For now, I guess the Redcat will have to do. :)"
Tracy Cross commented on Melissa Shields's blog post ISTE Reflections (READ Administrators and Teachers)"1. - The most valuable thing I took from ISTE were the contacts I made with other educators. It is always nice to have others in my same position to bounce ideas off.
2. - The number one thing I brought back was a renewed passion to have technology…"
Cory Thomas Nickels commented on Melissa Shields's blog post Digital Writing Matters - PD Blog (READ Grant)"Lisa,
Thanks so much for taking the time to facilitate this blog that Melissa created. I hope that you can come and visit Hokes Bluff Middle School one day. Again, thanks for all you have done for us!"
Lisa Light commented on Melissa Shields's blog post Digital Writing Matters - PD Blog (READ Grant)"Hello, everyone! I want to wish you a great school year as you implement all your new 21st century learning tools into your instruction. I've enjoyed blogging with you this summer about digital writing and how writing can…"
Cory Thomas Nickels commented on Melissa Shields's blog post Digital Writing Matters - PD Blog (READ Grant)"Lisa: I completely agree with you in what you said about becoming effective writers. As we all know, reading and writing go hand in hand. In order for one to become a successful writer, they must first become a successful reader. By mecoming a…"
Donna Ingram commented on Melissa Shields's blog post ISTE Reflections (READ Administrators and Teachers)"1. I think I liked Ron Clark the best. He has a wonderful story and his energy was contagious. I hope to take some of his "think outside the box" ideas back into my classroom this year.
2. Having never been to a conference of that…"
Lisa Light commented on Melissa Shields's blog post Digital Writing Matters - PD Blog (READ Grant)"Well, it's almost that time again -- Back to school! Many of you are already preparing your classrooms and gearing up for a new school year. With that in mind, we'll focus our last few blog discussions…"
Farrah Kilgo commented on Melissa Shields's blog post ISTE Reflections (READ Administrators and Teachers)"1. What I found most valuable at the conference were the sessions we attended that dealt with integrating technology into the curriculum. I also enjoyed the opportunity to meet with people that I'd currently only known through twitter or…"
Melissa Shields commented on Melissa Shields's blog post ISTE Reflections (READ Administrators and Teachers)"Cara, I like both Edmodo and Schoology too - not sure which I like better yet."
Cara Whitehead commented on Melissa Shields's blog post ISTE Reflections (READ Administrators and Teachers)"1)One of my favorite aspects of the ISTE conference is the many networking opportunities with others. The many people I meet open up many opportunities for collaboration through Twitter and Plurk. We connect our classrooms and share wonderful web…"
Andrew Derek Laughlin commented on Melissa Shields's blog post ISTE Reflections (READ Administrators and Teachers)"1. I enjoyed the session by erin gruwell the best. Her love for learning and kids inspired me to be a better teacher and to look for the positive in each child. 2. I plan on using several of the promethean websites from promethean world. There was…"
Melissa Shields commented on Melissa Shields's blog post ISTE Reflections (READ Administrators and Teachers)"1) At an ISTE Conference, I particularly enjoy networking with other district technology leaders all over the country. National conferences provide a bird's-eye view of emerging instructional technologies, as well as their applications to…"
Melissa Shields posted a blog postISTE Reflections (READ Administrators and Teachers)
ISTE 2011 Attendees: I hope you enjoyed this year's ISTE Conference in Philadelphia. As part of the READ initative, I'd like you reflect on the following THREE questions, regarding your time at ISTE: 1) What did you find most valuable at the conference?2) Identify 1-2 ideas/tools you'll take back to your classroom/school that you gleaned from the ISTE Conference. Include links, where possible.3) If (and that's a big IF), there were funds available, what additional equipment would you purchase…See More
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ISTE Reflections (READ Administrators and Teachers)
ISTE 2011 Attendees:
I hope you enjoyed this year's ISTE Conference in Philadelphia. As part of the READ initative, I'd like you reflect on the following THREE questions, regarding your time at ISTE:
1) What did you find most valuable at the conference?
2) Identify 1-2 ideas/tools you'll take back to your classroom/school that you gleaned from the ISTE Conference. Include links, where possible.
3) If (and that's a big IF), there were funds…
ContinuePosted by Melissa Shields on July 18, 2011 at 11:30am — 9 Comments
Digital Writing Matters - PD Blog (READ Grant)
All middle school ELA teachers and lead ELA high school teachers will receive a copies of “Because Digital Writing Matters” (published by the National Writing Project, 2010) and “Writing to Read: Evidence for How Writing Can Improve Reading,” (a report from Carnegie Corporation of New York published by the Alliance for Excellent Education, 2010). The JSU Writing Project will facilitate ongoing book studies of these resources though an online professional…
ContinuePosted by Melissa Shields on April 18, 2011 at 10:57am — 47 Comments
Nings, Jing Workshop - State your name.
Please state your name.
Posted by Melissa Shields on July 22, 2010 at 9:56am — 11 Comments
Essay Writing Structure!
An essay can have a lot of intentions, but the basic structure of all type of essays will be same. You may be writing an argumentative essay to argue for a particular point of view or to may be doing a persuasive essay to explain the steps necessary to complete a task. Either way, your essay will have the same basic format and structure.
An essay consists of three major parts,
1.Introduction
2.Supporting Paragraphs
3.Summary Paragraph
In this article we will… Continue
An essay consists of three major parts,
1.Introduction
2.Supporting Paragraphs
3.Summary Paragraph
In this article we will… Continue
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