Hi Everybody,

Yes. I know it is kinda geeky but there really is a Blog Day. It is next Wednesday August 31, 2011.

If you would like to get your kids blogging (web journaling) there is a really great site for young kids called kidblog.org. This site is especially great for young kids because it does not require student emails and you can set it up in just a few minutes.

Kidblog.org is designed for elementary and middle school teachers who want to provide each student with their own, unique blog.

Kidblog's simple, yet powerful tools allow students to publish posts and participate in discussions within a secure classroom blogging community. Teachers maintain complete control over student blogs.

Set up your class with no student email addresses.

Provide your students with an authentic, engaging, and interactive learning experience with Kidblog.   Learn more...

Also if you want to introduce the topic of blogging to your kids you can go to Brainpop.com and share a movie on the topic.

Enjoy,
-e.

Hey Everybody!

Been a busy summer so far. We went to ISTE11 in Philadelphia and I am going through all of the great resources to share with you. Here are the first two.

Special Education App Collection
http://scr.bi/cdz1SF
Twenty-four pages of apps covering different areas, from reading, writing, and math to accessibility and organization.

Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
http://bit.ly/9i1ZQ4
This compilation includes interactive books and behavior apps, as well as some advice for adults. With plenty of comments from users and a list of Android apps.

More to come . . .

Where have you been? No really. We've been looking for you. I know. You didn't like the look of the the last version of The Hoot but we've fixed that and have done so much more. Make sure you check out some of the new things going on here. In particular, make sure you take a look at Hootie's Top Five for April. Thanks Becca. Just Awesome! Also make sure you check out the May edition of Albemarle Family, that is running a story about iPods and card catalogs by your's truly.

Four awesome games on Egypt from the National Museums of Scotland.

http://www.nms.ac.uk/kids/people_of_the_past/discover_the_egyptians.aspx

AutoMotivator is for making printable motivational posters or parody demotivational posters. You choose the picture, colors, and text, and we make your poster.You might like to use this site to create awards for students or even vocabulary activities. Very easy to use.

http://wigflip.com/automotivator/