Hey, I know you like playing games. But there are some sites that just aren't appropriate for school. Here's a site that allows you to impress your teachers and parents by playing games that are related to books that you've read.....or maybe even would like to read.
I tried a few myself, and they're really easy to get the hang of. Let me know what you think! Click here: http://www.scholastic.com/kids/stacks/games/
A few of my favorites were Holes and Keys to the Kingdom. Happy gaming!
Mr. Spies
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Poll Everywhere!
Want to take a quick survey of the people in your class? Try this cool survey tool, called Poll Everywhere. Make sure you have a texting plan before you submit a response.
IF YOU DON'T HAVE A TEXTING PLAN, click on "WAYS PEOPLE CAN VOTE" link and click "Vote Now." To try our sample class survey using your cellphone, visit this website:
Favorite Color http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/MTI1ODY3NTk1NA
Favorite Drink http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/MTI0NDM3MTkyMA
What's your name? http://www.polleverywhere.com/free_text_polls/NjgyMDgxMDA1
IF YOU DON'T HAVE A TEXTING PLAN, click on "WAYS PEOPLE CAN VOTE" link and click "Vote Now." To try our sample class survey using your cellphone, visit this website:
Favorite Color http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/MTI1ODY3NTk1NA
Favorite Drink http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/MTI0NDM3MTkyMA
What's your name? http://www.polleverywhere.com/free_text_polls/NjgyMDgxMDA1
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Week 3 - Finding Facts from the QC Times!
Hey, today, let' s apply what we learned last time in Wednesday WOW!
See if you can use the electronic edition of the Quad-City Times (http://ee.qctimes.com) to find answers to the questions Mr. Spies gives you. If you answer all the questions correctly, you can turn your paper in for a prize!
Get going - you only have 20 minutes! Good luck!
See if you can use the electronic edition of the Quad-City Times (http://ee.qctimes.com) to find answers to the questions Mr. Spies gives you. If you answer all the questions correctly, you can turn your paper in for a prize!
Get going - you only have 20 minutes! Good luck!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Week 2 - Current Events At Your Fingertips!
Have you ever wished you could get a picture from the paper to use in your document? Ever wanted to read the paper, but you just couldn't find one? Have I got an easy solution for you!
Check out the "Electronic Edition" of the Quad-City Times! Just go to http://ee.qctimes.com and enter the sample user name and password that I give you. You'll have access to today's paper, as well as previous editions.
Today, we'll spend some time learning how to access the electronic version of the paper, view different sections, and copy information from the paper for use in class projects. (Just make sure you cite your source with proper MLA formatting - otherwise your work might be considered plagiarism!)
How to cite an article used from the paper:
"The daily pothole report is back.
Coming on the heels of his letter last week
urging Davenport’s public works crews to
put all available resources into pothole
repair,Mayor Bill Gluba once again is asking
for a daily tally of how the work is progress-
ing."
Brecht, Tory. "Gluba Revives Pothole Report." Quad-City Times [Davenport, IA] 23 Feb. 2011: B1. Print.
Check out the "Electronic Edition" of the Quad-City Times! Just go to http://ee.qctimes.com and enter the sample user name and password that I give you. You'll have access to today's paper, as well as previous editions.
Today, we'll spend some time learning how to access the electronic version of the paper, view different sections, and copy information from the paper for use in class projects. (Just make sure you cite your source with proper MLA formatting - otherwise your work might be considered plagiarism!)
How to cite an article used from the paper:
"The daily pothole report is back.
Coming on the heels of his letter last week
urging Davenport’s public works crews to
put all available resources into pothole
repair,Mayor Bill Gluba once again is asking
for a daily tally of how the work is progress-
ing."
Brecht, Tory. "Gluba Revives Pothole Report." Quad-City Times [Davenport, IA] 23 Feb. 2011: B1. Print.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Our First Wednesday!
Today we will introduce our Wednesday blog, make sure you are in the right place, and explain our procedures. Our time will be quick, but I hope you will enjoy the activities I have planned!
Each time you enter the room for Wednesday WoW, you will:
1) Get a pair of headphones
2) Sit at your assigned computer
3) Log on as "smartstudent"
4) Occupy yourself quietly until I start the lesson
I am really looking forward to sharing some neat things with you. Because our time is so short, I thank you in advance for your cooperation and attention!
Have a great day!
Mr. Spies
Each time you enter the room for Wednesday WoW, you will:
1) Get a pair of headphones
2) Sit at your assigned computer
3) Log on as "smartstudent"
4) Occupy yourself quietly until I start the lesson
I am really looking forward to sharing some neat things with you. Because our time is so short, I thank you in advance for your cooperation and attention!
Have a great day!
Mr. Spies
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