Grade 8’s – Here is the link to the wiki you will be working in on our solutions unit. I hope this will be a useful study guide for each of you. Remember, you have to edit the wiki at least two times! Let me know what you think of this tool on the comments section [...]
Grade Eights: As part of our unit on solutions you will be learning about solutions and mixtures. When we look at these topics we will be studying matter. You will discover that matter is made up of atoms. To learn more about atoms I would like you to try the atom builder activity from the [...]
I recently viewed an online presentation on the concept of connectivism, a theory on how knowledge is created, where it is stored, and how people learn. The presentation was given by George Siemens who is currently working out of the University of Manitoba. In his presentation he promoted a networked approach to learning where knowledge is flowing, dynamic, complex, [...]
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I have recently been introduced to the idea of podcasting. It hasn’t taken long to sell me on the fact that this may be a valuable tool. A couple of days ago I attended our teacher’s [...]
Yesterday I attended the Prairie South School Division’s teacher convention. Maurice O’Callaghan was the keynote speaker that addressed us in the morning. It was interesting to listen to his presentation as he talked about how to deal with changes in a positive way. This was a very timely topic as educators in this area are currently being [...]
Hey check out and add to my wiki at:
http://smichaluk.wikispaces.com/
See you there!
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http://smichaluk.podomatic.com/
Over the past few weeks I have been experimenting with blogs. I have had the opportunity to read about blogging, view many blogs and create my own. Also, I have learned about subscribing to blogs through an RSS feed. During this time I have been reflecting on advantages of blogging in education. To me, a huge advantage [...]
We are concluding our unit on natural resources in Saskatchewan. I would like you to comment on at least three of the most important things we discussed or learned about during this unit. Also, you may wish to comment on the following questions:
Renewable or non-renewable energy resources – what is your first choice? Explain.
In your opinion, which is Saskatchewan’s [...]
