Monday, May 14, 2012

5/14 Children Have Smartphones

Post a response to the Question of the Day in your own words using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and define it in your own words.


 Read: TEACHERS: Children No Longer Need Facts Since They Have Smartphones 

Question of the Day:  Do you think that lessons should have a greater emphasis on broad skills?  Does learning dates, facts and figures by rote kill children's creativity?  What would be the effect of reverting back to teaching methods from the past?  How do you teach basic skills and also teach the skill that employers and colleges want?

Write 3 well developed paragraphs.  This will count as a 100 point test.
  • Can Cellphones Be Educational Tools?
  • Can Tablets Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can iPods Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can Laptops Be Educational Tools? 
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Word of the Day:  Inquiry skills - Write your own definition.

 Read: TEACHERS: Children No Longer Need Facts Since They Have Smartphones 

Question of the Day:  Do you think that lessons should have a greater emphasis on broad skills?  Does learning dates, facts and figures by rote kill children's creativity?  What would be the effect of reverting back to teaching methods from the past?  How do you teach basic skills and also teach the skill that employers and colleges want?


Write 3 well developed paragraphs.  This will count as a 100 point test. 
Word of the Day: Inquiry skills Write your own definition.

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