Hi, I am doing a mini workshop for teachers on reading and writing for grades 3-6. I have to fill about 2 hours and to take the focus off me I'd like to have the teachers work on something. Does anyone have any ideas for me?
For the lower grades, graphic organizers of story characters is a g...See MoreOn 10/03/11, Micahnj wrote: > Hi, I am doing a mini workshop for teachers on reading and > writing for grades 3-6. I have to fill about 2 hours and to > take the focus off me I'd like to have the teachers work on > something. Does anyone have any ideas for me?
For the lower grades, graphic organizers of story characters is a good idea. Technology reading/writing ideas: Audacity - free audio editor and recorder. I learned about it at a technology conference at William Paterson. We all loaded the software down on our computers, quickly wrote something and recorded it. Students will attend more to their reading if they can hear their words. Also PowerPoint by Microsoft can be used as well. Software will allow you to type the writing, illustrate it and record it, similar to Audacity. Both Auducity and PowerPoint records best with a headset/mic combination. Good luck!
I am a military spouse of thirty years and a third grade teacher in Galloway, NJ. I offer a free military child tutoring program for my students. Many arrive to my district below grade level or just worn from so many transfers. I can relate as my own children went through the same experience. Recently I was nominated by my local Rotary in the natio...See MoreI am a military spouse of thirty years and a third grade teacher in Galloway, NJ. I offer a free military child tutoring program for my students. Many arrive to my district below grade level or just worn from so many transfers. I can relate as my own children went through the same experience. Recently I was nominated by my local Rotary in the nationwide teacher contest "The Great American Teach Off'. I was shocked to find I am one of the four finalists, down from ten, for my work with military children and was voted through to round 4 this week. The winning teacher receives a $10,000 classroom grant. If you would like to vote and spread the word I would be so appreciative. You can connect through Face book or register.The site is below in addition to links of press I have been receiving. I would so appreciate any of spreading of the word. I am not the best "self promoter" but would do anything for these military children. I have received support from Army Reserve Command at Fort Bragg, Joint Base Mcguire-Dix- Lakehurst and The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. My goal is to create a mobile technology lab for the children to communicate with their deployed parents. It will also address Science and Math technology as well as literacy skills. Thank you so much!
Sincerely, Terry Dougherty Roland Rogers School 105 S. ReedsRoad Galloway, NJ 609-204-5181
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My son got a job in Belford, not in education. He has lived in Texas all his life. Can anyone one tell me anything about the area? How much culture shock is he in for?
Does anyone know if a retired teacher dies, does the surviving spouse continue getting the primary health insurance or is there a monthly charge to retain it? We're ok, just a question my wife's co-worker had.
My husband is a retired police officer, we have...See MoreOn 12/11/11, ron/nj wrote: > Does anyone know if a retired teacher dies, does the > surviving spouse continue getting the primary health > insurance or is there a monthly charge to retain it? We're > ok, just a question my wife's co-worker had. > > thanks, Ron
Ron,
My husband is a retired police officer, we have the same plans I believe. The surviving spouse doesn't get medical benefits.
Ron