Thursday, March 12, 2009

Myths and Legends Story Creator


Applications for Education
The Myths and Legends Story Creator is a fun and engaging way for students to write fiction stories. The galleries of Myths and Legends provide models that students can follow or draw inspiration from. This site is unique in that students can also add sound effects to their stories. A world map pinpoints where the young authors live.

Thanks to Twitter user Georgygrrl and Free Technology 4 Teachers for the link to Myths and Legends.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

New SmartBoards at William Budd School


Bill Vader, Steve Lebert and Greg King have been mounting SmartBoards in the second grade classrooms this week. Some creative planning is often required due to the small classrooms and distances needed between Smartboard - projector - teacher desk and students. Of course, there are always problems related to the lack of electrical outlets and Internet ports.