First Graders!

First graders have been working hard using their new keyboarding skills. Now, we're learning how to navigate the Internet and finding links we want to use. Let's start with this one:

http://www.brainpopjr.com/

Book Fair coming up!

It's getting closer....yes, the Sweeney Book Fair! The fair starts on Monday, November 12th and runs during parent-teacher conference times. The last day of the fair is Thursday, November 15th. Come support the Sweeney Media Center and literacy. Books make great presents too.

iPad at Sweeney

I've been playing with the new SEEF Grant iPad for Sweeney teachers. I hope to have lots of neat free apps on there for the school year. I'll need to brainstorm with Mr. Savage and/or BLT to come up with a way to disperse the iPad throughout the school year. Everyone should have a chance to use it.

I'm on Twitter!

Follow me on Twitter: @KatieBohn1

And that's all for now!

Winter Book Club at Sweeney

Starting in January, 2011 (hopefully!) the fourth graders at Sweeney will have a chance to participate in a Book Club. The club will be limited to 15 students, but I will rotate the club group after 3-4 weeks, so more kids can participate. I will choose the book, but don't worry...it will be a good one. :)

Two students in the book club will have the chance to read the book club choice via a Nook! Yes, indeed, I am purchasing two Nooks (e-reader) for student use at Sweeney Elementary. I can't wait to get my hands on this new tool and get kids excited about reading AND technology.

Check out the link to see the features of a Nook.
Nook features

Glogster Rules

I found a website that lets you create (free!) multmedia posters. You can post images, video, audio, and make it look as creative and personal as possible. Check it out...

http://edu.glogster.com/

Hello World

Hello everyone,

I'm excited to finally get a blog out there in cyberspace. My blog will have information about media class, great books, great websites, technology, and other great things about Sweeney Elementary and public school education.

Right now I'm excited about Jake Maddox books. Some of the readers at Sweeney are tough critics and these have gotten full approval by them. They've created a lot of excitement, especially among the boys.