Saturday, August 29, 2015

Welcome to Blogging!

Students,

I have worked hard to ensure that we have technology to learn this year. Three computers in our classroom and computer lab time make it possible for us to run our own blogs.

 In addition, I have created this blog NSS213, which stands for our classroom number, of course. I have other websites, including eighthgraderocks.weebly.com , which you can check out if you'd like. It is really more for other teachers to see what I do, but it is still cool, if I do say so myself.

My goal for you: I want writing to be purposeful for you. I want you to understand the reasons why we write and I want you to use writing to express yourself.

I considered making you all write and run two blogs. Instead I will ask that you COMMENT and discuss posts on this blog and that you run one of your own. The rules for your ongoing blog assignment are not yet set. I want to talk about it with you.

I want you to have power in your own education. I don't want to tell you what to do all the time. I want you to explore, to learn because it's an awesome thing to do.

Now, tell me, WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THAT?

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34 comments:

  1. KVAugust 31, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    Ms.A,
    I think that this is a great idea that we will enjoy. I love the way that you set it up. Making a blog is a great way for students to express themselves. I hope that you do this for other students who come to your class.

    K'Vaughn

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  2. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Ms. A ,
    This whole blogging idea seems pretty cool. I'm excited to see what kinds of things I can find to write about. This will be a fun idea
    Janiya

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    1. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 9:16 AM

      I like what you said i think it is very positive.☺☻

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  4. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Ms.A
    I believe that this is a great idea. Us students need a way to express ourselves and research what we like and what we enjoy.I hope you continue this tradition with your other students!!!



    Micheala

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  5. JayAugust 31, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Ms A, I Agree With Kvaughn. It Is A Great Way For People To express feelings & ideas..


    Johnnie

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    1. KaitSeptember 1, 2015 at 4:18 PM

      You all have very important feelings and ideas to share!

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  6. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    Ms.A,
    I think it is good that we will be allowed to use our phones in classrooms also making a blog is a great idea too.
    Selen

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  7. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    Ms.Alexander,
    I think these ideas that you have are very good and I think that we will all love doing this, this year. Having a blog i think is awesome because I think we will be able to express ourselves and what we think.I hope we have a great school year this year . Ramis Celpa

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    1. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 9:23 AM

      Hi Ms.A
      i believe the technology will help us with the work we have to finish on the computer learning on a computer or a similar piece of technology then to learn on a boring piece of paper. I like this idea and hopes it work out

      Victor

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  9. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    ms A
    i think the idea of using our phones is cool and look
    forward to using them

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  10. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    Ms. Alexander
    Its a great idea to have phones in the classroom we will have fun learning and us kids will like your class
    rahqoun watson

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    1. KaitSeptember 1, 2015 at 4:18 PM

      I really, really want you to like class, Rahqoun

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  11. Marliyah CAugust 31, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    Ms.Alexander I firmly agree with your idea of a fresh new start and learning to practice typing on the computer. I certainly give you props on coming up with such a helpful good idea on helping us get our exploring juices to flow.
    -Marliyah

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  12. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    I am going to enjoy blogging this will be very fun year Ms.A this was a great idea

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  13. Enyce WilliamsAugust 31, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    Ms.A ,

    I think this is a good idea and a good way for us to say what we think about different things . And i also think its a good idea to use our phones so we can look things up on the internet that we cant get from books or anything.
    Enyce Williams

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  14. susanaAugust 31, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Ms.Alexander
    I believe this idea is great it will be fun and help us in our social skills i cant wait to get started i'm so excited.

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  15. ��Nicole��August 31, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    Ms. A
    I think is a really good idea because we can express ourselves ans share stuff with you

    Nicolle Z.

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  17. ��Nicole��August 31, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    Ms A.
    I think is a really good idea to express ourselves and share stuff with you.

    Nicole z.

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  18. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    I think that we will have a fun time typing these blogs and it will be a good way to keep our Grades up

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  19. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    Do I get an a for this ☺☺☺☺

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  20. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    http://mickeyschoices.blogspot.com/

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    1. KaitSeptember 4, 2015 at 6:38 PM

      You don't get a grade, but I think it's pretty cool.

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  22. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    http://pinkbluepurrple.blogspot.com/2015/08/20-facts-about-me.html
    20 Facts About Selen ^^^

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  23. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 1:31 PM

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    1. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 1:39 PM

      I love this idea so much can't wait to start!

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