Email Addresses

I have been introducing the kids to different sites on the computer where we can do activities as a class over the past few months. One site that I really want us to use on a regular basis for individual responses to questions or group collaborations is Wallwisher.

Wallwisher allows each person to make a short "sticky note" type post. I control it, and I control who can access the site.

However, in order to use it properly, each child really needs his or her own email address. So, if your child has an email address (or can use your email address to log in with), please let me know.

If your child doesn't have an email address, I have a couple of options for you. First, you can choose to establish an email address for your child, using your choice of providers. Or, you can set one up through E-pals, which is a safe collaborative technology site. This site allows classrooms all over the world to communicate and learn from each other. We can also participate in large projects with other schools. As a parent, you can establish the email address for your child through www.epals.com, or you can check the Wednesday Packet next week for a permission slip and I can establish an email account for your child. If you would rather your child not have an email address for this project, then your child can submit his or her responses on paper during class. Email addresses will only be used for classroom assignments!

Epals can be found at: www.epals.com

Gratitude Attitude

Since it is the season to give thanks for all the blessings we have in life, I wanted to take this time to thank each one of you for a wonderful school year. I am having an awesome time with this group of kids!

This past month has been like a whirlwind and it is hard to believe that we have three full weeks of school left in 2010 once we go back on Monday!