So, this is the cutest blog ever. It is Ms. Cassidy's Classroom Blog. Ms. Cassidy's classroom of 6 year olds are sharing their learning experience with the world, and I love it. I am, currently, observing in a fourth grade classroom and I am having a blast. I think they would also enjoy blogging about what they learn and create. Here are some examples of how Ms. Cassidy uses the blog to share what the class is doing. Here the student's are reading to others through video! Another neat way to implement technology in the classroom.
She also has an individual blog for each student! I love this idea. Some are videos of their work with audio of the child talking about it. This is a great way for student's to learn safe and educational ways to use blogging and, also, a great way for parents' to see what their kids are learning at school. It's a very neat way to collect the student's work in an online portfolio, if you will.
This is definitely something I will keep in mind for my future classroom! I would love being able to see my child's work on a blog, as a parent. I can tell the whole class really gets into it as well. Such a great learning tool. She also has some great ideas for helping student's learn in the classroom. Not only would I love to use blogging as a tool, but also some of the great ideas she shares, as well. Thumbs up, Ms. Cassidy!
National Geographic Kids.
I would highly recommend this website to anyone: student, teacher or parent. The National Geographic KIDS site really appealed to a younger audience while still providing great learning opportunities. This would be very useful in research papers, educational games, and study tools.
I love the videos that they show and I would love to use these in the classroom as well as recommend games for younger children or even my own son! I feel it's reputable without being "stuffy," which is excellent in education!
