Technology

At my conference, teachers are learning about many new applications that can enhance the curriculum. I am wondering what sites or technology tools you use at home to communicate with friends, research, complete homework, etc.
How much time do you typically spend on the computer and what do you use it for? What technology do you [...]

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Letters

In today’s reading, Peak received a packet of letters from home, including a special card from Rolf stating “I miss you. I want you home.” Peak wrote in his moleskine, “With those two sentences, he had done more for me than Josh had ever done or could do. When Josh arrived late that afternoon, I [...]

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Boys Only Classes?

“Canada’s largest school board is poised to go boy-crazy, with boys-only classes, “boy-friendly” instruction and an all-boys grade school among ways the new director hopes to help young males do better in school.” This article on the parentcentral.ca website caught my interest. Do you think that boys learn differently than girls? Do boys enjoy different [...]

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Grades

Peak received no grades at the Greene Street school he attended. If you did not receive a grade for any of your work in your classes, what would change?

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Zopa

Zopa was introduced to us last week in our reading. He is certainly a mysterious character. What do you think of him so far? How will he be incorporated into this story?

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