On my iGoogle page, which is my PLN, I have included e-mail, blogger, weather updates, CNN for news updates, the date and time, YouTube, a Colts website for anyone who is a fan of the colts, and a technology tab that has a link to my delicious account and a link to a free technology website for teachers. It is always nice to have updated time, date, and weather so that you know what to wear that day and so you can keep the days straight because being a teacher can be a little hectic. I also have included my blogger so that I can have easy access to use it anytime I would like instead of having to type it in and opening up a new page. It is really helpful to have my e-mail right there on hand so once again I can be doing other things on my iGoogle account and then shift quickly to my e-mail if need be. Plus with the e-mail I can see the last couple of ones sent when I log on so I don't actually have to go into it all the time. I like to keep updated on the news so CNN comes in handy and also with the Colts. iGoogle is just an easy fun way to be interactive and chat with friends, put all of your important links in one spot, and get things sent to you that can be extrememly helpful in giving you advise on classroom management or lessons.

Ms. York's 3rd grade class
Week 11

Overview of the week of November 9-13, 2009:
This week we will introduce multiplication and begin our times tests, discuss the different types of clouds, and practice our nouns and verbs.

Assignments:
Monday:Draw each cloud and list two characteristics of each
Wedsnesday: Take home a practice multiplication test and bring it back to class completed on Thursday
Friday: Circle the main nouns and verbs in the children's book we are reading that allow you to understand what is happening in the book

Events:
Guest speaker on Tuesday about bullying and on Thursday don't forget we get to go to the school play!

Extras/Reminders:
Pizza party Friday so remember you do not need to bring a lunch or lunch money. Also the field trip permission form needs to be signed and turned in by Thursday!

Let's Have An Awesome Week!

Google Group

For my Google Group we were assigned to investigate how to use a tool known as Edmodo. Edmodo is a smilar program to OnCourse in the sense that teacher's can communicate with their students. It is a private tool so no one from the public can access it like they can with Twitter. Teachers can post assignments, calendar events, and updates for the class to look at. The teacher creates a group and then invites only their students and/or their parents also. This is cool becasue parents can get involved and know what is going on what is due when even if their children do not bring the information home. This program is a great communication tool and it is effective and efficient for the classroom. In my classroom I would use this site to keep my students updated onn their assignments and post future assignments so that they can get a head start on their other work.