See How Technology in the Classroom Motivates Learning
Having iPads in class provides a unique ability to have students create content in a mobile environment. While creating content is not unique to an …
07 Sep
International Dot Day
International Dot Day
The first day of school we read, ‘The Dot’ by Peter H. Reynolds. ‘The Dot’ tells the story of a caring teacher who reaches a …
07 Sep
Place Value
Place Value
We are beginning our math program with place value. In class we practiced the concepts by playing a card game called Batter’s Up and …
28 Aug
Welcome to a new school year!
Welcome to a new school year!
This year at Edgewater, we are celebrating heroes! Each homeroom teacher was asked to choose a hero for their students to identify their new …
08 Jun
Our Blended Classroom: analog meets digital
Our Blended Classroom: analog meets digital
Schools need to provide children with the skills and thinking abilities they will need to be successful in a highly competitive, globalized 21st century workplace. …
27 May
Sharks 4 Kids Skype Session
Sharks 4 Kids Skype Session
We went to the Bahamas today and we did not even leave the classroom! Marine Biologist, Jillian Morris Skyped into our classroom and gave …
22 May
1:1 iPad Classroom Pilot Project
1:1 iPad Classroom Pilot Project
“Technology alone isn’t going to improve student achievement. The best combination is great teachers working with technology to engage students in the pursuit of the …
08 May
illustrator Diego Herrera (Yayo)
illustrator Diego Herrera (Yayo)
We are fortunate enough to welcome Quebec author and illustrator, Diego Herrera to our class in the upcoming weeks. We are exploring some of …
14 Apr
Curiosity Presentations
Curiosity Presentations
How Do Curious People Share Their Learning? After you have chosen how you want to share your information, you will need to decide what you are going …
07 Apr
Copyrights and Plagiarism
Copyrights and Plagiarism
Watch the following videos before completing the ‘citation’ homework page. Using the ‘Citing Online Source’ page from Common Sense Media, you will need to cite an …