Monday, September 15, 2008
Back-to-School and diving in!
By now- everyone's back in the swing of things and
I am diving in full speed ahead with projects and updates!
We've started the year off partnering with schools from all over the Great Lakes region and the Milwaukee Public Museum with the "Rediscovery of the Lady Elgin" videoconference expedition.
Already cooking is an IVC book club and the book, "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen. The book study will start in January- and I am creating a PBWIKI for participants to use throughout the project. Note: the PBWIKI is under construction- nothing too juicy there YET!
Also in the works is the Adventure Kids Learning IVC project from Guatemala in March 2009! I will be there hosting SKYPE connections from Mayan ruins and the village where we're installing water tanks.
LEST WE FORGET- the 4th Annual Wisconsin History Mystery in May for 4th graders across our great state! I'm shooting to pass 1000 students this year- SPREAD THE WORD!
As always- I welcome your participation, comments and questions!
Email Joan Roehre
Happy New School Year Everyone!
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
08-09 Projects and ideas...
Why is it that before the students are even done- I find myself dreaming, scheming and planning for next year?
Chime in with your thoughts, comments OR IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in any of the following:
Rediscovery Expedition of the Lady Elgin- Begins September 8th:
Take your students along on the Milwaukee Public Museum’s field expedition to the Lady Elgin. Known as the Titanic of the Great Lakes, this historic paddleboat steamer sank in Lake Michigan in 1860. The expedition begins the week of September 8th, 2008 with a live interactive videoconference where your students become the official storytellers/reporters of this exciting rediscovery expedition. They will see and hear from the divers first hand, and will be able to interact by asking questions. Then they will explore with the expedition team the artifacts, ROV data and maps to uncover what happened on September 8, 1860, find out who was onboard and why, and learn how this disaster is connected to their hometown!
Adventure Kids Learning- March 2009:
Follow the 2009 AKL team by blogging, emailing and SKYPING team members
in Guatemala from Mayan ruins and the water tank building site.
Was your community a stop on the Underground Railroad?
We're developing ideas to create a collaborative project (grade 3 and up) to connect communities across the country that were stops on th UR. Ideas?
Your additions are welcomed and encouraged! Email Joan Roehre or post here!
Chime in with your thoughts, comments OR IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in any of the following:
Rediscovery Expedition of the Lady Elgin- Begins September 8th:
Take your students along on the Milwaukee Public Museum’s field expedition to the Lady Elgin. Known as the Titanic of the Great Lakes, this historic paddleboat steamer sank in Lake Michigan in 1860. The expedition begins the week of September 8th, 2008 with a live interactive videoconference where your students become the official storytellers/reporters of this exciting rediscovery expedition. They will see and hear from the divers first hand, and will be able to interact by asking questions. Then they will explore with the expedition team the artifacts, ROV data and maps to uncover what happened on September 8, 1860, find out who was onboard and why, and learn how this disaster is connected to their hometown!
Adventure Kids Learning- March 2009:
Follow the 2009 AKL team by blogging, emailing and SKYPING team members
in Guatemala from Mayan ruins and the water tank building site.
Was your community a stop on the Underground Railroad?
We're developing ideas to create a collaborative project (grade 3 and up) to connect communities across the country that were stops on th UR. Ideas?
Your additions are welcomed and encouraged! Email Joan Roehre or post here!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
The Rediscovery Expedition of the Lady Elgin
Take your students along on the Milwaukee Public Museum’s field expedition to the Lady Elgin. Known as the Titanic of the Great Lakes this historic paddleboat steamer sank in Lake Michigan in 1860. The expedition begins the week of September 8th, 2008 with a live interactive videoconference where your students become the official storytellers/reporters of this exciting rediscovery expedition. They will see and hear from the divers first hand, and will be able to interact by asking questions. Then they will explore with the expedition team the artifacts, ROV data and maps to uncover what happened September 8th, 1860 discovering who was onboard and why, and learn how this disaster connects to their hometown!
We are recruiting students from Duluth MN! Anyone???
Contact Gaye-Lynn Clyde Distance Learning Coordinator at the Milwaukee Public Museum at 414-278-6146 or clyde@mpm.edu.
We are recruiting students from Duluth MN! Anyone???
Contact Gaye-Lynn Clyde Distance Learning Coordinator at the Milwaukee Public Museum at 414-278-6146 or clyde@mpm.edu.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Still going...Still going...
Wisconsin History Mystery meets the Energizer Bunny!
(sounds like a horror movie title!)
With 14 connections completed and 3 more left- the end is near!
So far- over 600 students from Kenosha, Shell Lake, Boyceville, Lena, Gillett, Birchwood, Eau Claire, Waterford, Oconto Falls, Siren, Hillsboro and Mequon have learned more about their state via video conference!
Still more conections next week with Peshtigo, Kenosha and Eau Claire!
I ask anyone who took pics to pick 1-2 of your favs and email them to me if you'd care to share!
I'll be videotaping next week to put together a little something on search engine techniques and tips for next year's WHM!
Thank you to everyone who has participated so far! I hope to finalize a BRIEF assessment for you soon-
(sounds like a horror movie title!)
With 14 connections completed and 3 more left- the end is near!
So far- over 600 students from Kenosha, Shell Lake, Boyceville, Lena, Gillett, Birchwood, Eau Claire, Waterford, Oconto Falls, Siren, Hillsboro and Mequon have learned more about their state via video conference!
Still more conections next week with Peshtigo, Kenosha and Eau Claire!
I ask anyone who took pics to pick 1-2 of your favs and email them to me if you'd care to share!
I'll be videotaping next week to put together a little something on search engine techniques and tips for next year's WHM!
Thank you to everyone who has participated so far! I hope to finalize a BRIEF assessment for you soon-
Friday, May 09, 2008
WHM Update & Tip of the Day:
99% tests completed!
KUSD equipment loaded in to the trusty Saab trunk for delivery and set-up!
(Nash & Bose today)
Schools added! We will be having connections the week of 5/29 as well!
All sessions are full though- SORRY!
WHM 2009 if you weren't able to swing it this year :-(
KUSD equipment loaded in to the trusty Saab trunk for delivery and set-up!
(Nash & Bose today)
Schools added! We will be having connections the week of 5/29 as well!
All sessions are full though- SORRY!
WHM 2009 if you weren't able to swing it this year :-(
Tip of the day: Visual clues reinforce audio clues!
Large yellow, poster-sized signs with bold, black lettering work the best!
Don't laminate signs- camera+glare=not so good :-)
Happy WHM 2008 everyone and good luck with your connections!
Large yellow, poster-sized signs with bold, black lettering work the best!
Don't laminate signs- camera+glare=not so good :-)
Happy WHM 2008 everyone and good luck with your connections!
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
WHM "Tip of the Day" :
Audio- Audio - Audio!
What? I can't hear you???
When planning and practicing your preso- be sure students are at a microphone, speak LOUDLY, s-l-o-w-l-y and clearly.
Avoid choral reading- it's too hard to understand.
Anyone not speaking should be silent.
Keep all papers and props quiet.
Have fun practicing!
What? I can't hear you???
When planning and practicing your preso- be sure students are at a microphone, speak LOUDLY, s-l-o-w-l-y and clearly.
Avoid choral reading- it's too hard to understand.
Anyone not speaking should be silent.
Keep all papers and props quiet.
Have fun practicing!
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
WHM "Tip of the Day":
A question was posed recently regarding resources for researching your Wisconsin History Mystery-
Q: Can we use computers or should we just rely on print sources?
A: USE THEM ALL- however- I caution against instant Google :-)
If you immediately go to Google- you'll have 19 minutes of "free time".
All of that being said- I encourage use of technology, however, you can build on citing sources as well if answers are quick to come by :-)
Happy WHM everyone!
Q: Can we use computers or should we just rely on print sources?
A: USE THEM ALL- however- I caution against instant Google :-)
If you immediately go to Google- you'll have 19 minutes of "free time".
All of that being said- I encourage use of technology, however, you can build on citing sources as well if answers are quick to come by :-)
Happy WHM everyone!
