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The weirdest thing happened...

I have read about this phenomena and heard about it from colleagues but hadn't quite experienced it until recently. My students wrote sooooo much better on our class blog than they do when turning something in to me for evaluation.Here is what I noticed from a simple "Book Review" assignment I gave them to do on the blog. (I teach middle school Language Arts). They...followed the format (this RARELY happens)responded to ALL of the prompt (in almost all cases)used standard/conventional English…See More

Dec 9, 2010

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Mary Lynn Bryan replied to Jessica Parker's discussion What does learning, literacy and knowledge look like in the 21st century?

"I have decided to post my experience from a recent conference in this spot bc I think my ideas are a response to this question. About a month ago, I attended the CUE (Computer Using Educators) Conference in American Canyon at the brand spanking new…"

Dec 9, 2010

Sheri Edwards replied to Mary Lynn Bryan's discussion What do you do about managing 150 students on a blog??? in the group Middle School English Language Arts

"I found this blog about managing student comments and blogs using Google Reader. Hope this helps: http://theedublogger.com/2009/04/13/managing-comments-and-posts-on-student-blogs-using-google-reader/"

Oct 12, 2010

Jessica Parker left a comment for Mary Lynn Bryan

"When is that blog entry from your thesis project going to be posted? Sorry I missed you the other day. Hope to see you soon."

Sep 14, 2010

Mary Lynn Bryan replied to Laura Bradley's discussion Teaching Terms of Service for E-mail in the group Middle School English Language Arts

"I can see this as one of those great ideas that goes bad quickly. I wonder if you could talk about how impt. it is to know what you are signing before you do but if you were to be honest- I am guessing that you would have to say that most of us…"

Sep 9, 2010

Mary Lynn Bryan replied to Mary Lynn Bryan's discussion What do you do about managing 150 students on a blog??? in the group Middle School English Language Arts

"What kind of messages? my email is mbryan@nvusd.k12.ca.us Will that work? p.s Cassidy (sister of Cooper) is totally bummed to not have you as her teacher. Just thought I would share."

Sep 7, 2010

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Sep 7, 2010

Laura Bradley replied to Mary Lynn Bryan's discussion What do you do about managing 150 students on a blog??? in the group Middle School English Language Arts

"Would love to get together... Let's switch to messages to figure out when and where."

Sep 7, 2010

Mary Lynn Bryan replied to Mary Lynn Bryan's discussion What do you do about managing 150 students on a blog??? in the group Middle School English Language Arts

"Those are great ideas and thank you and I am not sure how you do this. This is the first time I have been responsible for so many students. We used to have 60 students and teach two subjects and now I have 155 and teach only one. Would love to get…"

Sep 7, 2010

Laura Bradley replied to Mary Lynn Bryan's discussion What do you do about managing 150 students on a blog??? in the group Middle School English Language Arts

"I started with just two classes on one blog, then I added two more after I got used to the routine. I'm not sure if I would put 150 on the same blog. It becomes overwhelming for them as well as you -- do they know what to look at? They might…"

Sep 6, 2010

Mary Lynn Bryan added a discussion to the group Middle School English Language Arts