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Nowadays everyone seems to be blogging~ celebrities such as Paris Hilton, sports stars like Curt Schilling, newscasters, radio hosts, journalists, and millions of other "regular" people using myspace, facebook, Google, and hundreds of other sites.
So, it got me thinking.
Can I use this 21st century technology to teach about subjects that are 21 centuries old? The answer~ maybe!
We often have insightful conversations in class, but what is said in one period may not be said in another. So, one way I can use this blog is to post insightful comments or thoughts~ so all students can hear them.
Who knows, maybe students (or parents) could write, e-mail, or talk with me about their thoughts and ideas~ not just about ancient history. But about what is happening in the world around us, the town of Coventry, or how we could make our school better.
Writing and having discussions about current events is going to be an integral part of Social Studies this year. Stay tuned for further information as to how this blog can help your grade!
This idea is a work in progress and it may or may not survive. That will depend on feedback from parents and students.
Feel free to leave a comment here (all comments will be sent to me first- then after it meets my approval it will be posted on the blog).
So, it got me thinking.
Can I use this 21st century technology to teach about subjects that are 21 centuries old? The answer~ maybe!
We often have insightful conversations in class, but what is said in one period may not be said in another. So, one way I can use this blog is to post insightful comments or thoughts~ so all students can hear them.
Who knows, maybe students (or parents) could write, e-mail, or talk with me about their thoughts and ideas~ not just about ancient history. But about what is happening in the world around us, the town of Coventry, or how we could make our school better.
Writing and having discussions about current events is going to be an integral part of Social Studies this year. Stay tuned for further information as to how this blog can help your grade!
This idea is a work in progress and it may or may not survive. That will depend on feedback from parents and students.
Feel free to leave a comment here (all comments will be sent to me first- then after it meets my approval it will be posted on the blog).
posted by Mr. Howman | 8:15 PM
42 Comments:
Great Idea!! Jim Pitcavage
I think it is a great idea! It will allow the students and parents to keep upto date on what's happening in all of your classes. Very innovative and creative teaching ideas. Excellent job! Jonna Ianeiro
Mr. Howman, i think,if i ever found you on myspace, i'd freak.
but this is okay, i like it.
oh and btw, it would be fabulous to learn about something that doesn't have the word "ancient" in it this year. :)
sully's out.
Molly, you don't have to worry about seeing me anywhere else on the Internet but on my website. I'm glad you like the idea of a class blog. And, I too am looking forward to have class conversations about current topics!
I like this idea but I am with Molly on the my space thing :/.
Just kidding..
~Sarah~
It's a bird it's a plane no it's Mr.Howman.
Good idea!!!!!!!!!!
Good Idea Mr Howman.
Learning new things is exciting. I can't wait until we learn about more modern day technology.
Yea i think its a good idea to and i agree with molly and sarah :)
Hey Mr.howman its cool how you made a way for us students to learn someing in class and we can talk about it here where we can get help from some thing that we dont understand. Thanks
see ya at school,
wexler
hey im glad that we the students can blog and still talk about school at the same time. Mr. H your the best.
see ya at school,
wexler
i love this place
matt-------------------
heyy. i think its a cool idea that youu have a blog now. i cant wait to see what else you put upp :)
omg i love this idea! i think it would be a good idea if we leardned bout something with out the word "ancient" in it this year!i lve having you as a teacher you are so cool and u know how to teach and have fun at the same time!
Yeah this blog thing is pretty cool nice job Mr.Howman
Thanks Kyle~ but it only works if students like you and others keep using it throughout the year! So let's start something productive.
someone stole my ITS A BIRD NO ITS A PLANE NO ITS MR.HOWMAN
i like the idea of the blog. its a different way of communicating but i like it. sophie :)
i like the idea of the blog. it is an interesting way to communicate.
:) sophie
its interesting learning more about current events in class. im totally oblivious to my surroundings and now i will know more about the world when it is actually happening.
Sophie
Blogging sounds kool. This is my first time. I guess I can use it to stay updated if im sick. Well good job. Keep up the good work.
Cory
I think this blog is great to help out other childeren and their parents to learn what home work the child may have. This is my first time blogging so I really didn't know what to do.
John Palombo AKA Gomer
This thing doesent work.
Patience my friend~ your comments are not published immediately because they get e-mailed to me first. After I read the comment it is published on the blog!
HAHAHA(: i deffinatly agree wiith molly on the whole myspace thinggg ahahaha
N. Andersonn
this is cooll
i like it now i dont have to worry about loosing papors for extra credit hahah
kate :)
This blog is awesome i can talk more openly. Because im one of the shy kids in skool.
P.S. I didnt give Matt Wexler the ANSWERS to the WARM-UPS!!!
-Kyle Keitz
Kyle- thanks for the comment. That is exactly the purpose of the blog. You are not alone in being more comfortable sharing your thoughts here rather than in a classroom. Check and comment often!!!
Kyle- by the way, okay I suppose you are cleared from "warm-up gate" but I'm still a little suspicious that there is an informant somewhere!
this blog is so interesting. i cant believe we get extra credit for this. great idea
sophie
hey 300 is a awesome moive!
Howman I have a copy if u want to see it sense it is based on greece and everything. Those sparta's PW3N those persians with only 300 people.
Yes but i think i belive matt cause hes in most of my classes. i dont think he would lie because hes more shy then me!!!i dont think hes the kind of guy to cheat on the warm ups im not trying to clear his name im just speaking my mind hahaha
hi its casey and taylor ummm just kina wondering who flyin hawaiin is???
If people create an alternative name it might be because they want to post anonymously...but if you look at other comments posted you should be able to figure it out pretty easily.
we have a question what do we write in the connection box
tori and jess
Here is not the place to ask questions~ these are comments about the blog. If you have a question about an assignment- e-mail me or ask in class. But for now, review the overview sheet and re-read the example I handed out in class. We spend an entire class period going over what to write for the connection piece.
Wow Mr. Howman - It impresses me that you would go the extra mile with this blog. That your day doesn't end when you work out of the building is a credit to you!
Dorothy
Thanks- just trying out something new to try to engage the kids. We'll see how it works out in the long run!
I think it good
Johnny P. AKA gomer
This place is AWWWWEEEESSSSOOOOMMMMEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:)
I am very excited to go back to school i have a good feeling it's going to be a good year.
See ya'll at school!
-Bret J. Albro
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