Blogs--the new journal

A lot of teachers turn to journaling for students. They use journals to help kids get their thoughts down, and also for the teacher to read and see the progress of their students. In today's world there are these new things called blogs. A blog is what I am using right now to create this blog about blogs! Teachers could set up a blog for each student and keep track of what students have to say throughout the year. As a teacher, you could use the blog just for assignments and reports. You could also use to blog as a way for students to give input to the teacher. Kids know how to type, and sometimes they know how to use the internet better than most adults. Using blogging in the classroom is a advance in technology for teachers and students.

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Ipods in the classroom

The Ipod is a multimedia player that can fit in your pocket. Most people use Ipods to listen to music, play games, or watch videos. Not many people have ever used an Ipod to take a test or a quiz in class. This new idea is not just limited to older students. Elementary students can benefit from the use of Ipods in the classroom. Some teachers have began put spelling tests or any other type of test on an Ipod. The student can listen to the reading of the test as they take it. Some students would greatly benefit from the hearing of the test, rather than reading it on their own. The students can pause the recording at any time if they are falling behind. Teachers can also have songs with no words playing for students who prefer to listen to calm music as they take a quiz or test. The Ipod can also help block out the outside noise of the classroom or hallways. If a school can't afford laptops for students, an Ipod could be the cheaper solution!




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