Collaboration

=Collaboration= Please use the links below for collaboration activities...we'll consolidate the pages when we're done.


 * ~  ||~ Random Groupings ||~   ||~ Grade Level Groupings ||
 * =  ||= Group 1 ||   ||= Grades K to 4 ||
 * =  ||= Group 2 ||   ||= Grades 5 to 8 ||
 * =  ||= Group 3 ||   ||= Grades 9 to 12 ||
 * =  ||= Group 4 ||   ||   ||
 * =  ||= Group 5 ||   ||   ||
 * =  ||= Group 6 ||   ||   ||

Grades K-4 Notes Grades 5-8 Notes Grades 9-12 Notes
 * Classroom Collaboration Notes from ELA Forum, 9/22/2009**===

**Grades K to 4 Group Notes**

 * How do we collaborate?**
 * What are ways we can collaborate within our classroom?**
 * //-Pre-and post-assessments for knowledge at the beginning of a concept/unit and at the end//
 * //-Integration//
 * //-Wordles for writing: off a particular prompt//
 * //-comparing texts//
 * //-Googledocs-combination of etherpad/wiki//
 * //-Sharing lit circle/reader's responses//
 * //-Sharing calendars//
 * //-Teacher book study groups//
 * Fears**
 * //-Time//
 * //-Keyboarding/spelling//
 * //-As a way to share from home//
 * //-Wiki as information clearinghouse for teams/grade levels communicating with eachother//
 * //-A place for saving links//
 * //-As a way to learn how to use wikis//
 * //-Across district communication//


 * What do we need from this forum?**
 * //-Specific user groups//

//**Topics for discussion**//
 * //-Dialogue for how strategies are used across grade levels//
 * //-Literacy in content areas across grade levels//
 * -//Increased Oral language in the classroom//


 * For next time**
 * **//-//**//We will bring writing ideas to share - how are we teaching writing?//

Grades 5 to 8 Group Notes
If computers are where the jobs are, why are we not giving students access to them all the time? Why do we not teach students at a younger age what all the technical skills are? Font, Format, etc
 * Use of a blog vs. a wiki?**
 * Wikis could work well in order to post up articles or web sites that are relevant to a subject - for example - Greek Mythology
 * Anamoto.com - you can upload pictures and create free 30 second videos - music choices as well - it is sent back as a 30 second music video
 * Could Use it for commercials
 * Announcements
 * Period Pieces
 * Schools that use Macs have use of Itunes, Iphoto, etc.
 * One concern is that blogging takes so much time. Teacher Web.com was brought up as an option to use.
 * Use of iTouch - Some apps work well for all grade levels and subjects
 * Letter Boxes - atlasquest.com - it is reading, as students have to read in order to get there and follow directions

Grades 9 to 12 Group Notes

 * What types of technology are being used to initiate conversation in classroom - about lit/other topics?**
 * 1.** **edublogs.org**
 * **- allows you to set up and manage pages **
 * ** - laptop carts or labs are helpful **
 * ** - homework assignments for blogs - access in schools and at home (in case kids don't have access at home) **
 * ** - rubric for postings is helpful - example is jarz.edublogs.org (Honors 10 class) **
 * ** - allows kids to incorporate voice/humor in writing since most assignments are more formal **
 * ** - way to communicate/interact with students **
 * ** - sometimes parents get on **
 * ** - must post with complete sentences, etc.. for credit **
 * ** - go to management page to change backgrounds **
 * ** - own homepage- create links for classes **
 * ** - biggest issue is getting on **
 * ** - good "sponge" activity for when kids finish early - can hop on a computer and blog **
 * ** - put name and something recognizable so you know who it is but others might not **


 * TeacherWeb.com has blog option similar to this so if your school has a subscription you can add it to your page **
 * ** - not sure if privatized **

2. **www.shelfari.com** **-** social network - could be used for feedback on lit/themes
 * public site
 * anyone can comment
 * still accept friend


 * 3. ning page **


 * 4. Facebook** - do you add students?
 * BE CAREFUL
 * Will schools have a policy on it?
 * Use an alias???


 * 5. Thoughtful education - program incorporates teaching strategies for four different learning types - for example - groups vs. individual assignments **
 * ** Learning Style Inventory - kids take it and go from there **
 * ** In one school kids take a test (based on colors - Briggs - Meyers) **


 * 6. Freerice.com - vocabulary grammar - they donate a certain amount of rice to UN World Hunger Organization for every correct answer **


 * 7. ****docs.google.com** - can create word processing, spreadsheet, powerpoint presentations, drawings (not as good but does the job)
 * ** is also known as computing in the clouds - saved on google servers - off in space is where your stuff is **
 * ** like having own hard drive but somewhere else **
 * ** great if in a lot of different places - can access easily - no worry about where files are **
 * ** only you can only get your docs - your own login and password, but can share it if you want to **
 * need an e-mail account for this
 * storage limit?? Not sure - but pretty darn big
 * googleapps - some districts are using this

8. **www.donorschoose.org** - check this out to see if you can get donations - books, etc... get points to order - sponsored by Bill Gates and his wife

9. **www.picnicbasket.com** - review books and get it for free???