Mrs. Detisch's Read 180 Class
Monthly News Letter
Welcome Back & Happy New Year!!!
The first week back from break was a busy one, and the children did a wonderful job transitioning back into their routines. We discussed favorite memories of 2014, as well as our hopes for the new year. This is a fun time of year because there is so much growth in the children
Advisory Read Along
In class, we have started to read "The Crossing" by Gary Paulson. This is a story about Manny Bustos, an orphan scrounging on the streets of Juarez. On the other side is Vietnam vet Robert Locke, trying to forget the war. When Manny decides to slip into America, the two meet — and discover endless new possibilities.
Focus for the Semester... Technology
I movie
iMovie imports video footage to the Mac using either the FireWireinterface on most MiniDV format digital video cameras or the computer's USB port. It can also import video and photo files from a hard drive. From there, the user can edit the photos and video clips and add titles, music, and effects, including basic color correction and video enhancement tools and transitions such as fades and slides.
Infuse Learning
Infuse Learning is a student response suite that allows teachers to send out a set of questions, prompts, or even a quiz, and lets students provide their responses via any device - tablets, computers, phones, etc. Infuse Learning has a couple of really cool features including the drawing response where students can doodle their answers and the ability to have questions read to users, even in multiple languages. This is a robust tool that is free to use and can be used in unique ways to allow full-class participation.
Kidblog
Kidblog is a wonderful resource for student blogging. According to Kidblog's website, kidblog.org "is designed for elementary and middle school teachers who want to provide each student with their own, unique blog. Kidblog's simple, yet powerful tools allow students to publish posts and participate in discussions within a secure classroom blogging community. Teachers maintain complete control over student blogs." Kidblog has several advantages over other blogging sites:
Tools to be successful this semester
Gift Center
Our school offers after school tutoring at The Gift Center. This center provides help in your core classes from qualified tutors and credentialed teachers. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Hay if you have any questions regarding The Gift Center..