tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151948502910097047.comments2014-06-27T10:32:44.729-07:00Fifth Grade WhiteJennifer Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02021236344775981226noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151948502910097047.post-28910590945721847522014-06-27T10:32:44.729-07:002014-06-27T10:32:44.729-07:00The time investment wasn't any more than any o...The time investment wasn't any more than any other project. I spent some time finding classes to partner with, reading the book with my class, discussing the book, then about a 20 minute Google Hangout call. You have to be flexible with scheduling the call because you have to take differences in time zones into consideration. Jennifer Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02021236344775981226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151948502910097047.post-74243312254578060762012-09-28T11:06:03.161-07:002012-09-28T11:06:03.161-07:00It is amazing that you're students are able to...It is amazing that you're students are able to collaborate within in the classroom and with other classrooms who are reading the same story. I like the idea of blogging and Edmodo because it extends the age old concept of "pen pals". Nowadays students can share, compare and discuss concepts with other students anywhere in the world. This has to help with social skills, confidence, teamwork, responsibility and understanding diversity. The ideas of students in one area may be influenced by the things they experience locally and your students gain a variety of perspectives. <br /><br />I just wonder how much time, in and out of class, is actually spent in this type of investment.<br />Until Next Time...https://www.blogger.com/profile/02018717205387013735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151948502910097047.post-83774874760045010112012-09-28T10:23:54.231-07:002012-09-28T10:23:54.231-07:00Here is a link to the blog post I just created to ...Here is a link to the blog post I just created to share the information with the students in my Computers in the Classroom course. Most of the students are teachers. They need to see the power of Google+ Hangouts and the kinds of wonderful learning happening in your classroom and others through both Google+ Hangouts and Global Reading Aloud. Some have already expressed an interest in Global Read Aloud and joined. Others just need to understand Google+ and Google+ Hangout. Feel free to leave your own reply on this blog post:<br />http://computerconnections.posterous.com/learn-about-students-using-google-hangout-to<br />Thank you.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467341120077033854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151948502910097047.post-64206625470222225232012-09-28T10:04:25.943-07:002012-09-28T10:04:25.943-07:00Thanks for sharing this post about Google+ Hangout...Thanks for sharing this post about Google+ Hangout. More schools need to get connected this way. However, first the school administrators need to see the potential and allow teachers to make use of Google+ in their classrooms. How did the schools involved get the approval to use Google+? I love the way you are using Hangout to connect multiple classes. What a wonderful learning experiences for students. I plan to tell the teachers in my graduate course about this and to connect them to this blog post. Maybe, they will leave some comments. I am aout to create a blog post right now to get them to read your blog post. Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467341120077033854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151948502910097047.post-82219599115864171662012-09-25T04:00:48.700-07:002012-09-25T04:00:48.700-07:00Dear Ali,
What a great glog! I agree that being r...Dear Ali,<br />What a great glog! I agree that being responsible is not always an easy thing. Having a heart full of love certainly makes it easier to be responsible... love of our world, family, friends, pets all add up to helping us be responsible people.<br /><br />From,<br />Mrs Wolfenden<br />Bletchley Park Primary School<br />Western Australia<br />cvivian.edublogs.orgCathy Wolfendenhttp://cvivian.edublogs.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151948502910097047.post-45450683807732479202012-09-22T16:18:26.637-07:002012-09-22T16:18:26.637-07:00We would love to post a Mystery Skype map like you...We would love to post a Mystery Skype map like yours - What a great idea! Mrs. Diaz, your students were so organized and respectful. What a great class! We're looking forward to learning together with you this year.Patti Graysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17297848470444568338noreply@blogger.com