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Glogster

Check out how cool Glogster is! Click on this:
http://ableggett.glogster.com/ableggetts1stblog/

Using Google Docs

I think that Google Docs is a valuable tool for students and teachers. This would be good for students to use because they can work in groups and access their work from virtually anywhere that there is Internet access. It eliminates the need for flash drives. Also, the teacher can comment on the work and see the thought processes that have gone into the project. For teachers, it is a great way to collaborate when there just are not enough hours in the day for a formal face-to-face meeting. It also means less paper to keep up with, which is a good thing! Google Docs is the best thing since sliced bread!

English I Test for All Classes

This is a test I made that all classes can access. Please follow the link below:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dG1DeHlqZy15bUlHQk5JcDJPS0FkTFE6MA

English I Test

Please click the link below to begin your test on English I.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dEhDdzU5enNybXoxaDRQR0g1YWk4NXc6MA

Technology Survey

Below you will find the link to the technology survey. Please click to begin the survey.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dHEzR1dxOEQzVW9hSkpVWHFVQzVwV2c6MA

Eight Ways to Use School Wikis

After reading "Eight Ways to Use School Wikis" on the website Technology and Learning, I began to see how wikis can be a valuable resource for educators. In terms of collaborating with colleagues, wikis can save a tremendous amount of time and resources. For example, posting forms and other information on the wiki uses less paper than having to make copies of a document for everyone, including some who might not need it. I especially liked the idea of teachers from the same subject area posting their lesson plans for other teachers to view. This would be so much more convenient than trying to schedule time for a face-to-face meeting to share ideas. In addition, I had never considered putting all my files in such a place. Even though there is a method to the madness on my desk and in my filing cabinet, it would be much more efficient to post these documents. Not only are wikis great for teachers, but they are also great for students. If a student misses a day, he/she could simply get the assignments from the wiki. It would be a great tool for collaboration on group projects as well.

Test Document

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AdOJL420VrVeZGNrZ3QzZzRfMmt3bjMzZ2Ny&hl=en

Mrs. Leggett's Wordle

Check out this word cloud I completed on Wordle! Isn't it cool?

My Cup Runneth Over

These past few weeks have been quite busy! I am not sure when I remember the beginning of school presenting such a long list of things to do. Maybe I just got too comfortable with my summer vacation. Maybe it is because I am enrolled in two graduate courses. Maybe it is because my Bradley Bear only has eyes for his mommy : ) Maybe it is all of these things in addition to a full time job! At any rate, I am sure that I will adapt and adjust. I look forward to seeing my fellow workshop participants tomorrow!

A Week Full of Workshops!

This past week, I had the opportunity to participate in two wonderful workshops! The first was on Monday with our own Mr. Larry Hewett. He is what many would consider our on-site technology guru. In addition to needing technology CEUs, I also need to do a better job with utilizing technology with my students. After all, it has been quite a while since overhead projectors were considered technology! At any rate, the first session was very informative, and I cannot wait to see what remains to be learned in the following sessions!
The second workshop that I participated in was on Wednesday with Melba Johnson. Our focus was on strategies to raise student achievement in English I, the PSAT, the SAT, and the ACT. This was like a breath of fresh air! I have been stuck in a rut, doing the same old, same old. I was glad to see some strategies that I could use to engage students and make them (gasp) THINK! Our next meeting will be held on October 14.

Getting Started

This is my first experience with using a blog. I hope to be able to use this as a tool to communicate with my students outside of the classroom setting. Hopefully I can get my students interested in this as well. Blogging is also a great way to keep parents and the community informed about the happenings here at West Columbus High School.