On School One Book

I really enjoyed the One School, One Book choice, Touching Spirit Bear. The book made me think about so many things with which our students may struggle. So many books are written from the point of view of the child who is bullied. This was in interesting perspective from the bully.

The recurring theme of fear, being afraid and making others afraid, was very interesting. Both of the boys featured in the book had many fears and I wonder how many of our students are holding fear in their hearts. How do we help students overcome fears that we don't even know?

I hope our students enjoy this book as much as I did!

New test coming our way?

Below is a quote from Business Week about plans to create a national technology literacy assessment. What do you think?

Click on this link, http://images.businessweek.com/ss/08/10/1028_tech_test_quiz/index.htm, to take Business Week's technology quiz. I got 10/11. How tech savvy are you?


"In a bid to make technology literacy more widespread, the National Assessment Governing Board this month announced plans to develop the first nationwide assessment of technological learning in U.S. schools. NAGB, a government-commissioned independent council, awarded nonprofit WestEd, a 40-year-old educational research and service group, a $1.86 million contract to work with educators, school officials, the business community, and the public on constructing the test, set to hit schools in 2012."

Quizlet

Here's a web site where your students can practice those rote memorization skills like math facts and vocabulary words. You can use the "flash cards" on the site or create your own.

http://quizlet.com/

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