tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.comments2023-10-08T11:02:42.939-04:00Collazo CoveKim Collazohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02309771363162175279noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-755721930231952582012-02-23T11:53:42.000-05:002012-02-23T11:53:42.000-05:00LOVE this idea! It not only adds to their resourc...LOVE this idea! It not only adds to their resources, but gives them ownership on locating the resources. Great job!Danita Russellhttp://www.msrussell.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-2205202910494472332012-02-23T21:48:33.000-05:002012-02-23T21:48:33.000-05:00Thanks! They had fun knowing they'd get to sha...Thanks! They had fun knowing they'd get to share them with their classmates. They came up with some great ones I had never seen!kcollazohttp://kcollazo.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-62916063348259620882012-02-23T11:58:01.000-05:002012-02-23T11:58:01.000-05:00I'm thankful you are still speaking to me afte...I'm thankful you are still speaking to me after getting hooked on Pinterest! I can lose hours and hours pinning! It's been awhile since I've seen anything as addicting. But, so much fun!Danita Russellhttp://pinterest.com/danitarussell/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-56986156462679032312012-02-14T18:43:24.000-05:002012-02-14T18:43:24.000-05:00This gave me a headache, and all I did was read it...This gave me a headache, and all I did was read it. Seems designed to take all the fun and interest out of learning. I love reading the excitement in your kids' blogs! If anyone can keep their interest alive and well, it's you! Good luck with this!Ruthhttp://learn4fun.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-67694113425481316892012-02-15T21:42:13.000-05:002012-02-15T21:42:13.000-05:00Thank you for reading the kids' blogs! They am...Thank you for reading the kids' blogs! They amaze me with the things they can do every day! Please feel free to leave comments, they always get so excited when someone besides me comments on their blog posts! Thanks for "feeling my pain"! Gonna be a rough road ahead for public school educators if we continue down this path...kcollazohttp://kcollazo.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-64255571264839091972012-02-18T11:14:05.000-05:002012-02-18T11:14:05.000-05:00And I too, have a headache from just reading the p...And I too, have a headache from just reading the proposed schedule. I worry about the "teachable moments" that are dwindling.ctrout123http://gravatar.com/ctrout123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-61057140783728293922011-10-10T11:36:57.000-04:002011-10-10T11:36:57.000-04:00Zoho has so many wonderful tools. I use both Goog...Zoho has so many wonderful tools. I use both Google Docs and Zoho, and love both of them! Glad that Zoho saved the day for you and your class!Ruthhttp://learn4fun.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-83742482597018023012011-09-22T11:36:23.000-04:002011-09-22T11:36:23.000-04:00Great way to reinforce learning! I had never used...Great way to reinforce learning! I had never used Vocaroo before, but I'm eager to give it a try! After visiting their site, I want to use Vocaroo just because the developers have such a great sense of humor.Ruthhttp://learn4fun.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-79772324970940565352011-09-22T20:27:00.000-04:002011-09-22T20:27:00.000-04:00The kids love it, and it is so user-friendly we ut...The kids love it, and it is so user-friendly we utilize it a lot! Thanks for the comment!kcollazohttp://kcollazo.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-3933420242482723432011-09-06T20:09:11.000-04:002011-09-06T20:09:11.000-04:00We are so amazed by great teachers like you and th...We are so amazed by great teachers like you and the incredibly creative ways that you come up with for using LiveBinders. It is so fun to hear about the excitement of the students as they build something together.<br><br>Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your all your wonderful ideas with others!Barbara Tallenthttp://barbaratallent.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-37681081879860842732011-09-06T20:16:51.000-04:002011-09-06T20:16:51.000-04:00Thank you Barbara! We couldn't do it with as m...Thank you Barbara! We couldn't do it with as much fun and excitement without the wonderful Web 2.0 tools people like you and Tina are creating! Always a fan!!kcollazohttp://kcollazo.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-55726318834249335362011-08-18T18:42:39.000-04:002011-08-18T18:42:39.000-04:00I Love this post! The idea is great - both for th...I Love this post! The idea is great - both for the kids and the teachers, but I really love the way you've provided detailed information on how I could develop something like it for my own purposes. I wish ALL teachers were so willing and able to share so well. Thank you for every part of that! I'll look forward to hearing of future ideas, and hope I'll be able to share some someday too!Cathy Beachhttp://cbsnewjourneys.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-63461281405918041082011-08-18T22:27:26.000-04:002011-08-18T22:27:26.000-04:00Thanks Cathy! I'm glad you found it helpful. ...Thanks Cathy! I'm glad you found it helpful. I am excited to see how it works with the kids. I'll blog about the next step soon!<br>Kimkcollazohttp://kcollazo.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-66787709417077775682011-07-06T01:24:18.000-04:002011-07-06T01:24:18.000-04:00Hi Kim,I really like your Math Program idea. I hav...Hi Kim,<br><br>I really like your Math Program idea. I have heard of the 'flipping the classroom' concept on twitter, but don't really know a great deal about it. It sounds very interesting and engaging, I'm sure the students will love it! Being a student teacher I'm really keen to hear how it goes for you.<br><br>I couldn't agree more with you in terms of Geography. It drives me nuts when students think Sydney is the capital of Australia! <br><br>On a teaching round, I saw a classroom with a big poster of the world pinned up on the wall, attached to the posted with string lines were articles from the newspapers 'World' section. The string lines pointed to where in the world the article was talking about. The teacher would collect articles all week and update the poster with the new articles weekly. Was a great tool for Geography and Issues. I loved it and will hopefully use it myself one day!<br><br>Thanks for the great post!<br>Think I will hit the subscribe button on my Google reader :)<br><br>@Mick_15_Mick Sweeneyhttp://micksweeney.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-22064554290114912372011-07-06T12:24:28.000-04:002011-07-06T12:24:28.000-04:00Thank you, Mick! I love the idea about incorporat...Thank you, Mick! I love the idea about incorporating a map and the world events. Since we are a laptop classroom I could easily incorporate the skills needed to read online newspapers, and maybe a class Google map! I appreciate your comments!kcollazohttp://kcollazo.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-71435432676693783762011-07-06T15:37:50.000-04:002011-07-06T15:37:50.000-04:00Hi Kim,Way to go on making the move to Reading Wor...Hi Kim,<br>Way to go on making the move to Reading Workshop -- I love the workshop style and would have a hard time going back out of it, if I ever have to! My favorite parts of a RW/WW style is the ability to differentiate, empower students, and see authentic reading by students! <br><br>Have you tried Mystery Skype? I'm hoping to do it next year and I think it would be GREAT for a geography tie in...we could even collaborate between our classes!<br><br>Best of luck with your new initiatives -- can't wait to hear how they go!Amy Straushttp://twitter.com/Amy_Teachesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-20133807060155447272011-07-07T02:22:43.000-04:002011-07-07T02:22:43.000-04:00No problem Kim.Linking world events to a something...No problem Kim.<br><br>Linking world events to a something like Google Earth would be great!Mick Sweeneyhttp://micksweeney.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-74831742248750243682011-07-07T10:47:37.000-04:002011-07-07T10:47:37.000-04:00Amy,Thanks for your comments!I am very excited abo...Amy,<br>Thanks for your comments!<br>I am very excited about moving to the Reading Workshop method for the very reasons you mention! I might be in touch for some advice! : )<br>I have heard about the Mystery Skype and was interested in participating as well! Our class would love to collaborate this year, let's keep in touch!kcollazohttp://kcollazo.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-52500593414703364682011-07-06T01:35:12.000-04:002011-07-06T01:35:12.000-04:00Hi Kim,I'm not sure if this is a similar thing...Hi Kim,<br><br>I'm not sure if this is a similar thing or if I'm on the right track, but this is a link to a teachers blog detailing some great stuff she is doing with games, namely SimCity and Civilisations 4.<br>Gaming lesson seem to be a very fun to deliver.<br><br>http://creativityquest.global2.vic.edu.au/<br><br>@Mick_15_Mick Sweeneyhttp://micksweeney.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-4643129369369644372011-07-07T10:53:07.000-04:002011-07-07T10:53:07.000-04:00Hey Mick,Thanks for the link! I have been working...Hey Mick,<br>Thanks for the link! I have been working with researchers at NC State, here in NC, USA on creating 3D, multi-user, online games embedded with science curriculum, so I am always interested in learning about what others around the world are doing in this area! Can't wait to check out what you've mentioned!<br>Take care!kcollazohttp://kcollazo.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-79300166743479173852011-02-14T13:08:05.000-05:002011-02-14T13:08:05.000-05:00Another great list, Kim! I especially liked Lisa ...Another great list, Kim! I especially liked Lisa Nielsen's post regarding standardized tests. <br><br>Wonderopolis is cool, too!<br><br>Thanks for sharing so many helpful links!Ruthhttp://learn4fun.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-14088166043788316792010-10-25T21:15:16.000-04:002010-10-25T21:15:16.000-04:00Loved the idea of the hand calculator, but I can&#...Loved the idea of the hand calculator, but I can't figure it out. I need someone to teach me too. I teach 5th grade in Sioux Rapids, IA and my students are having the same difficulty. We do have Skype too and would love to have your students teach my students and me. Let me know what you think. THANKS!<br>My Skype username is mhuebner4<br>Marla HuebnerMarla Huebnerhttp://www.sioux-central.k12.ia.us/webpages/mhuebner/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-60100240264112416982010-10-25T21:33:56.000-04:002010-10-25T21:33:56.000-04:00We'd love to Skype with you, and teach you wha...We'd love to Skype with you, and teach you what we learned! You have a fantastic class site! Our kids also blog, so they'd have a lot to talk about when we do Skype! My Skype name is kcollazo. If you would please email us at collazocove@gmail.com we can arrange a good time to "meet" each other face to face!kcollazohttp://kcollazo.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-79708795240175707512010-10-19T10:46:17.000-04:002010-10-19T10:46:17.000-04:00Love this! Love this method of reinforcing online ...Love this! Love this method of reinforcing online civility while teaching necessary content. This is a perfect merger of character education with content.Mike Whalenhttp://www.ignitelearning.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738297571919900665.post-88684854672501877642010-08-26T20:59:16.000-04:002010-08-26T20:59:16.000-04:00Keith,Thanks for the suggestion. I haven't lo...Keith,<br>Thanks for the suggestion. I haven't looked at Xmarks, but I'll be checking it out now.kcollazohttp://kcollazo.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com