Wow! My head was spinning and I think I was having a slight anxiety attack during this session. There are SO many tools available out there and WAY too much information to possibly examine. Our blog was to center on developing the topic, identifying sources, searching strategies, evaluating sources, etc..., but I don't know where to begin.
Originally, I was thinking I would plan a unit for 2nd Trimester and do the lesson plan for 3rd Trimester. However, I've been rethinking this as I have an exciting unit I'm going to do again this year during 3rd Trimester that lends itself well to integrating research and technology. The name of the unit is "Cowboys" and it draws on my own passion for the subject and therefore generates a lot of excitement among the students. The topic is cross-cultural and lends itself to inquiry. For example, last year one of the questions it brought up was the humane treatment of livestock. This year I'd like to have them take such a question and research it to come up with an opinion piece. How this would look I'm not sure yet but it could be in the form of a written document, blog entries, Powerpoint presentation, class debate, or some sort of simulation. Sounds exciting, doesn't it?
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