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Library Levity

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

This is my very own cat, Calliope …

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Inquiry is Everywhere!

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

This is a video of our bulletin board comparing the Research Process to the Scientific Method, the Writing Process, the Invention Cycle and “Things Good Readers Do” to let you know that inquiry is everywhere!  I added Flip’s music to … Continue reading →

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Remember the ALAMO

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

I’m trying out a new homework policy with our 6th graders in our collaboratively-taught class on Composers (General Music). The students have “listening logs” they do, where they listen to a piece of music about their composer, fill out some … Continue reading →

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Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Sources

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

A little “Go Animate” I made for my 8th graders to help explain Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sources. http://goanimate.com/movie/0D4cPAMxMT1c/1 The cat’s name is “Simon” because the British voice option I used in Go Animate was called “Simon” (as someone said … Continue reading →

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Ode to my Tablet

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Just a few things I love about my tablet, after living with it for 8 months now: I love that when I arrive in the morning, I’m not attached to my desk, which is behind a wall, a door and … Continue reading →

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New Blog Design – A Learning Experience

Posted on August 4, 2010 by

At last I have a blog design that reflects who I am! Thanks to the family and friends who helped me purchase the new SLR camera, and to Tara Frey’s Book Blogging for Bliss, I have been experimenting with photography … Continue reading →

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my kind of library (dance party)

Posted on July 18, 2010 by
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NewsTrust

Posted on July 7, 2010 by

Just found out about this source from a post in Buffy Hamilton’s blog. NewsTrust “We started NewsTrust to address growing problems of information overload, misinformation and mistrust on the Internet, caused by the rise of opinion news and amateur journalism, … Continue reading →

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Blogger’s Lounge at ISTE

Posted on June 27, 2010 by

Well, I just booted up my laptop and heard someone say “Look, Bloggers!  A rare species …”  We are, after all, sitting around a lounge in what could possibly be considered a zoo-like setting – a lounge next to a … Continue reading →

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Flickr Groups

Posted on May 4, 2010 by

paulajolly Originally uploaded by newportmayagreen Creating my first Flickr Group as part of the 23 Things planning process for our online professional development. So, you can create a group of shared photos and discussions in Flickr (they can be public, … Continue reading →

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