Using Blogs in the classroom/part 2

The second blog I found was developed by a Senior English teacher at Mountain Brook High School, in Birmingham Alabama. The one thing I have found by doing this assignment is that teachers all over the United States use blogs in thier classroom. This teacher, Mrs. Caldwell, used her blogs as a way for the students to recieve thier daily assignments/homework. Most of the assignments were written. Website: http://mrs.caldwell0.edublogs/org/

Using Blogs in the Classroom

The first blog I found was Meriwether Lewis Elementary School's blog page, which was not just used in the classroom but the whole school. The school blog included a calender, upcoming events for the school, and each teachers classroom notes. The different blogs on the page varied from the events of the first day of school, to the community care day held in their town of Portland, Oregon. This schools blog is very helpful to keep the parents informed about what is going on in their children's school.

How I would use Alex

One reason why Alex would be helpful in my classroom is by giving me ideas of lesson plans and activities I could do. Also the web links provided by Alex can also help with my lesson plans. Since I plan to be an elementary teacher, the web links can help with each subject that I will be teaching.
I can also use the distance learning for my students who would like to take electives not available to them at school. Also, the professional learning section of Alex could be very helpful with grant ideas, learning tools, and even tips and tricks of teaching.

Alex

Alex is a website with many teacher resources and helpful tips. Alex provides teachers with web links and online lesson plans. Alex also has a wide range of studies in school from English Language arts and Science to Health Education and Physical Education.
Along with different lesson plans, Alex also provides many web links for teachers. It is split up by subjects and the links are found below whichever subject you choose. Alex also provides Distance Learning which allows the students statewide to take Advanced Placement, electives, and other courses not available to them in some schools.

Statewide Access Program

Access provides teachers with advanced diploma course and also additional course offerings. Another course provided by access is advanced placement or dual enrollment credit courses. Multimedia and technology tools for enhancement in instruction are other things access provides. Access delivers virtual online courses and a unique blend to teaching and learning about 21st century equipment.

The grant includes 85,000 for the purchase of equipment, training tools, and support. The distance learning courses include web-based, interactive videoconferencing and a combination of delivery methods.

My Weekend

My labor day weekend was a lot of fun. I spent most of my time laying out by the pool since summer is almost over. :( I also did a lot of shopping which i didn't really need to do. I also spent time with my family. Since I moved to mobile and started going to school I haven't really been able to see them.