Fakebook, anyone?

Have you heard of Fakebook? It is an online tool that allows students to create a fake social profile. Why, you ask, would I want to know about this? I am so glad you asked!

You see, characterization is an important reading skill that students need in order to fully comprehend the text they are reading. Students can create the profile, based on the main characters in the text. In doing so, they are identifying the protagonist and antagonist of the story. But it gets better...

Students can create posts that the character might add if it was his/her own actual post. In doing this, students identify conflict, character traits, and can even collaborate with other students and teachers throughout the story.

Hop on over to www.classtools.net/fb/home/page. While you are there, you can also check out the "Twister" feed and a lot of other meaningful resources. Set aside some time, because you are going to want to be here a while!

Let me know how you can use this in your classrooms! I love to hear ideas!

Let your voice be heard

Have you ever had a student who had the right answer, but was too shy to answer out? I once had a student who, because if a language barrier, would never raise her hand in class to answer questions because she was afraid she did not have the right words in mind. 

On the other hand, sometimes you just don't have enough time to listen to every single answer from every single student. Have I got the resource for you! 

Today's Meet is a web-based tool where students can join the background conversation while you are teaching or collaborating on a project. Students enter comments in Twitter style (140 characters or less). Students can ask questions, make comments, or collaborate on a project.

The conversation can then be transcribed and printed for later use.

Today's Meet is a free resource that can have many uses in the classroom. HTTPS://todaysmeet.com