Seventh Grade Technology 11-24

Seventh grade technology students have currently been working on a small group project in which they develop and distribute a "future product" that has not yet been invented. Students have been researching and developing these products and are now in the phase of putting together their presentations, visual aids, and a short, 30 second commercial to help sell/explain their new inventions. The students have had some very creative ideas thus far and I look forward to seeing how they market the products to their fellow classmates. With the shortened week ahead due to the holiday, the projects will be due the week that we return from break. I hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving!

Sixth Grade- New Term

I know it has been some time since I posted a blog, but with the end of term and a very entertaining three-day field trip, I have been a bit behind. So, first and foremost, this sixth grade term has begun quite well. I first asked students two questions in order to gauge their current and potential knowledge on the subject of technology. I asked "What do you know or think you know about technology" and "What would you like to know about technology"? This is my way of getting feedback from students in regards to where we can begin our lessons, and more importantly, where they would like the lessons to lead them. Our first project consists of groups of two working together to develop their own fairy tale story. The only stipulations that I placed on the assignment were that: 1) If original be at least one page in length and appropriate fairy tale material, and 2) If it were an existing fairy tale, the hero and villain would switch roles. Some interesting stories have been written to say the least! With the short week ahead, I will be working with students who have finished their work on acclimating themselves to the typing lesson program that we will be using this semester. I also encourage all students to practice homerow typing skills at home to help improve their speed and accuracy. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!