Google Docs let me down this year. It kept giving my students an error message over and over. This was disappointing. We switched to TitanPad as a place to post research and for students to collaborate. This has worked pretty well. It doesn't provide many of the applications that Google Docs do but we are managing. If you haven't checked out TitanPad, go give it a try. It allows me to see what student is doing what ... I really like that!
http://titanpad.com/
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
New Technologies
Students were introduced to a couple of new technology applications that they will be using this semester. Google Docs will be utilized by the students as they research and develop an in-depth analysis of a global issue. Google Docs is great for collaboration, storing research, developing presentations, etc. It is also great for student accountability and should help encourage each students to pull their weight, even though they are working in pairs.
Another Web 2.0 application that students were introduced to was the class Wiki. The Wiki provides an avenue for students to work together in learning Geography. Terms and identifications have been placed on the Wiki for the students to define together. Hopefully, the students will be able to collaborate and teach each other important Geography concepts that pertain to each of our units. New pages will be created in the Wiki as we progress through this semester.
This is our first class Wiki and we will constantly be looking for ways to improve it over time. It is my goal that everyone contributes a little but reaps a big benefit!
Another Web 2.0 application that students were introduced to was the class Wiki. The Wiki provides an avenue for students to work together in learning Geography. Terms and identifications have been placed on the Wiki for the students to define together. Hopefully, the students will be able to collaborate and teach each other important Geography concepts that pertain to each of our units. New pages will be created in the Wiki as we progress through this semester.
This is our first class Wiki and we will constantly be looking for ways to improve it over time. It is my goal that everyone contributes a little but reaps a big benefit!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
The Pursuit of Education
Based on your knowledge of Social Studies and the article, "The Price of Going to School," explain why the pursuit of education should be an unalienable right.
Your paragraph should be posted by the time that you come to class Thursday, February 10.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Time to Critique!
The writings below represent short essays written by your classmates. The writing prompt was, "How has the abundance of oil in Southwest Asia affected life in the region?" Please critique the following brief paragraphs by explaining what is correct or incorrect about each one in a comment
1. The abundance of oil in SW Asia has affected the region greatly. It's region has gotten more trade from different countries. The water is very scarce so they have to learn to trade and share with other countries. The amount of oil has greatly affected SWA sia with trade.
2. The abundance of oil in SW Asia has helped them develope and modernize faster. SW Asia have build more hospitals and schools due to the sell of oil in the region. The sell of oil has helped the region by modernizing their daily life.
3. The abundance of oil effected the life in the Southwest Asia Region posotively. SW Asia has a good abundance of oil in their region. The abundance has effected the living, and has improved it. The abundance of oil in SW Asia has improved the region and made a good impact on living.
4. Asia has really taken advantage of their large oil supply Asia can use it for themselves Asia can ship it to other countries Many people would be unemployed if not for it
5. The abundance of oil has improved the Standard of living. People used to live and work in small farms to survive. The increase of oil has brought more money and allowed people to have easier lives.
6. The abundance of oil in Southwest Asia has had both posative and negative affects on life in the Region. Posative because of the cash profit from other countries wanting their oil. But also negative due to wars fought over the oil. The price of oil today has increased therefore Southwest Asia is making profit.
7. The abundance of oil in Southwest Asia has made this area gain a lot of money. The money has been used to help lessen the problem of freshwater. Money has also made this area more modernized. Southwest Asia has changed a lot due to gaining money from oil.
8. As oil in Southwest Asia Prices gos up. It affects the ones who buy it. The United States buys most inf not all the oil from them so it ther prices go up USA would go up too. The Gas Prices need to go dow or make a solution
9. The abundance of oil made other countries rely on Southwest Asia (SW Asia) to import their oil to them. Many countries live in locations that mainly has water, plants, and animals rather than places that has oil. SW Asia has mostly a non renewable area thus making trade difficult. So in conclusion the oil SW Asia has affected their lifestyle by making other countries rely on them all the time.
10. The abundance of oil had dramatically affected life in the Southwest Asia region. It has increased the Standard of living dramatically. With the exports and price of gasoline, the OPEC receives a positive outcome. Therefare, the abundance of oil has greatly affectes life in the Southwest Asia region.
1. The abundance of oil in SW Asia has affected the region greatly. It's region has gotten more trade from different countries. The water is very scarce so they have to learn to trade and share with other countries. The amount of oil has greatly affected SWA sia with trade.
2. The abundance of oil in SW Asia has helped them develope and modernize faster. SW Asia have build more hospitals and schools due to the sell of oil in the region. The sell of oil has helped the region by modernizing their daily life.
3. The abundance of oil effected the life in the Southwest Asia Region posotively. SW Asia has a good abundance of oil in their region. The abundance has effected the living, and has improved it. The abundance of oil in SW Asia has improved the region and made a good impact on living.
4. Asia has really taken advantage of their large oil supply Asia can use it for themselves Asia can ship it to other countries Many people would be unemployed if not for it
5. The abundance of oil has improved the Standard of living. People used to live and work in small farms to survive. The increase of oil has brought more money and allowed people to have easier lives.
6. The abundance of oil in Southwest Asia has had both posative and negative affects on life in the Region. Posative because of the cash profit from other countries wanting their oil. But also negative due to wars fought over the oil. The price of oil today has increased therefore Southwest Asia is making profit.
7. The abundance of oil in Southwest Asia has made this area gain a lot of money. The money has been used to help lessen the problem of freshwater. Money has also made this area more modernized. Southwest Asia has changed a lot due to gaining money from oil.
8. As oil in Southwest Asia Prices gos up. It affects the ones who buy it. The United States buys most inf not all the oil from them so it ther prices go up USA would go up too. The Gas Prices need to go dow or make a solution
9. The abundance of oil made other countries rely on Southwest Asia (SW Asia) to import their oil to them. Many countries live in locations that mainly has water, plants, and animals rather than places that has oil. SW Asia has mostly a non renewable area thus making trade difficult. So in conclusion the oil SW Asia has affected their lifestyle by making other countries rely on them all the time.
10. The abundance of oil had dramatically affected life in the Southwest Asia region. It has increased the Standard of living dramatically. With the exports and price of gasoline, the OPEC receives a positive outcome. Therefare, the abundance of oil has greatly affectes life in the Southwest Asia region.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Christmas Joy!
I hope that my students are enjoying their much deserved holiday break! It is always good to be able to spend time with family and friends. As I look around the room at my family enjoying the day eating WAY TOO MUCH food, laughing and playing a variety of games, and did I say, ...eating way too much food????
One week down and one more to go! I could really enjoy the rest of the break if I did not have essays to grade!
One week down and one more to go! I could really enjoy the rest of the break if I did not have essays to grade!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Aral Sea
The Aral Sea Video - please watch - use your headphones!
This website provides an interactive map of the Aral Sea as well as more pictures to help you develop a better understanding of the impact this has had on the region.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Something to consider for the finals!
Do you think Europe is headed for more continued cooperation in the future, or will conflict erupt once again on the European peninsula? Justify your answer.
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