Using+Technology

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We have been involved with a one to one laptop project with two other classes. We work on the computers for one and a half hours everyday. We learn while using our laptops. We have been involved with this project for almost a month.=====

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We have been doing a whole bunch of good things. We have completed a project on explorers of Canada. We have doing novel summaries, learning from various internet websites and using notebook software. We do a lot of learning through our class wikispace. We have numerous online discussion about science, language arts and social studies.=====

Take a look at some of our work.


Important Information Regarding using computers, exploring the internet and working with peers.
 * Student Netiquette **

Remember: *Never use your real name or provide other personal information on the internet *Every comment made on this discussion page is emailed to your teacher, even if it is deleted afterwards. Please keep your discussion appropriate and on-topic *All opinions are valid and there should not be any reason for deleting posts. Please ask for your teacher's permission if you feel a comment should be deleted.

**Following are some tips to follow when posting that will help other members navigate through the postings. ** - Avoid multiposting, duplicating posts (your own, and others') and off-topic posting - Avoid shorthand - not everyone will understand it - Make an effort to write correctly - If there is a specific post on which you would like to comment, copy and paste it into your post - Avoid posting comments for the sole purpose When you type in all CAPS, readers interpret your tone as yelling. - Because posting does not include facial expressions or tones of voice, people CAN be misunderstood. If someone seems to have disrespected you, make sure that was their intention. Then make your teacher aware - Always use school-appropriate language - Be respectful of the ideas and comments presented by your peers

Using Wikispaces. 