Welcome

"We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future."

-Franklin D. Roosevelt

I love this quote.  We will utilize the technology provided to increase student achievement and engagement in the learning process.  They enjoy technology and will love the web 2.0 tools we will use in the computer lab this year.

Example of Wordle

When you go to the link below, you will find a slideshare with the directions  on how to create a wordle.  After you create the wordle, you may embed this into your blog. On my example, you can easily see the four larger words which is the  main idea of the paragraph 

http://www.slideshare.net/lizfotheringham/how-to-create-a-wordle 

http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp  (always cite your source)

Glogster Tutorial

Click on the link for a SchoolTube video on basic steps of Glogster.

http://www.schooltube.com/video/746a92b6c5d6442a9e97/Glogster-Tutorial

Blogging Guidelines

• Never write personal information:  first name only - do not type your first and last name, address, or your phone number
• Use complete sentences
• Use appropriate language, spelling, and grammar 
• Check your spelling and proofread before you post
• Do no use "text speak"
• Document your sources on your blogs and glogs-- copy/paste the website