Today, I implemented a new curriculum in my classroom. I introduced "edmoto" to my students today. In short, this is a new social website that is similar to facebook. This site allows teachers and students to use classrooom motives and ideas inorder to educate one another. I can now introduce online quizes, tests, assignments, etc. to the students. Yes, as 7th graders, they are very receptive to this new classroom tool.
I was amazed today at how receptive the students were. I did believe that they would enjoy it. Mainly because this platform is built around the facebook concept. But after school today, I logged on around 6 pm, and to my surprise there were several students posting comments and finishing there assignments from earlier in the day. Yes, on a Friday night, the students were interacting with there teacher and with one another. How exciting this was for me to see.
On Monday, I will begin my instruction on Area of Triangle and Trapezoids. Hopefully the new won't wear off on the "edmoto" social site. I will most likely post there new assignment (homework) for the first time. I will also place there first quiz online for them to complete by Thursday. I hope they are receptive to this new 21 century instruction that I am implementing. It is for their own good!
--Seth
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