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Those are excellent sources of information. They add a "WOW" factor to geography. They also offer great ways to engage the students. I am excited about trying to find ways to incorporate them into my classroom. I am also going to share them with the…
What are some ways you might employ GPS in your classroom?
I think one way that I can input GPS into my classroom is in one of the projects that I give to my 7th and 8th grade students. They search through college websites to gather specific inform…
Share your thoughts on the state and relevance of geography in the curriculum today. After you finished the article did you thoughts change?
Geography tends to lost within the curriculum. Some teachers still hold onto it while others try at any cos…
How does the use of GPS/GIS contribute to the development of higher-order thinking skills?
These tools enhance the curriculum to a new level. It moves learning beyond the classroom walls which challenges the students to a greater level by fostering…
I agree with your statement that with eportfolios their is no limitation of physical space. My students are constantly having to clean out their folders because we cover so much mateiral and there is not enough space to keep everything. I really lik…
The point you made about eportfolios being used in colleges is so true. I have a friend who is also taking graduate classes and she has to have an eportfolio. She is required to pick her best work from each class and post it. When she is finished th…
What do you see as potential benefits of using eportfolios for students?
• Students can create and customize their eportfolio for academic use, career, and/or personal use. Students maintain their eportfolio and then can choose to share their work,…
Video streaming tells a story, conveys emotion and provides “real life” examples with which learners can identify. Using video and audio together creates more powerful images in the minds of learners. I found a quote from another article that I love…
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- HI! I teach Business classes at Ledford Middle School. I am married, have 3 children (24, 23 and 21) and recently gained a son-in-law. I also just got a new puppy (see picture). I just received my National Board Certification. I am very excited about this new adventure.
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