Friday, August 31, 2007
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Post your Questions in this Comment Box
Post your Question in this Comment Box or email me at ideaexchange@yahoo.com and I will post it and get some answers for you :)
Questions about the Site
Rich asks
" What will distinguish your site from the many many other sites with identical goals that are already out there?"
Rich,
As I receive emails from people, I am categorizing them by subject area. When someone has a subject specific question I will send it to all of the people who are on the list for that subject.
Everyone will be able to see your question and respond at their own convenience.
Their responses will be posted on my site. I will not give away anyone's email.
This strategy works particularly well for teachers who don't frequent a message board like teachers.net but are more than willing to help if they receive a direct question via email. Am I reinventing the wheel? I don't think so, but obviously those who try it will have to judge for themselves :)
Mike
" What will distinguish your site from the many many other sites with identical goals that are already out there?"
Rich,
As I receive emails from people, I am categorizing them by subject area. When someone has a subject specific question I will send it to all of the people who are on the list for that subject.
Everyone will be able to see your question and respond at their own convenience.
Their responses will be posted on my site. I will not give away anyone's email.
This strategy works particularly well for teachers who don't frequent a message board like teachers.net but are more than willing to help if they receive a direct question via email. Am I reinventing the wheel? I don't think so, but obviously those who try it will have to judge for themselves :)
Mike
Members
Mike (founder)- 6 years teaching: social studies (west. civ, global studies, psychology, sociology, global studies, government, economics-this year for the first time)
Gene- member since 8/30/07, retired science (earth, oceanography)
"I am a retired science (earth and oceanography) teacher with some pretty hot lessons gathering dust waiting to be sought out. Always willing to offer ideas and tips when they are needed."
Pam- member since 8/30/07, 8 through 12, computer applications, keyboarding, web design
jasonmorin- member since 8/31/07, 10+ years experience, k-12 certified, sci/math major, inner-city and rural experience, college education teacher.
"I like your idea for helping people 'work smarter.' "
Laura- member since 9/01/07, first year Spanish teacher, 9th grade
Zodea- member since 9/01/07, 4 years experience, science (general science, biology, chemistry, physics)
Andrea- member since 9/02/07, 5th grade, all subjects
Karyn- member since 9/03/07, 9-12 social studies
Tammie - student teacher
grammerteacher- 5th and 6th grade language arts and social studies
sublimesara- 6th grade language arts
Gene- member since 8/30/07, retired science (earth, oceanography)
"I am a retired science (earth and oceanography) teacher with some pretty hot lessons gathering dust waiting to be sought out. Always willing to offer ideas and tips when they are needed."
Pam- member since 8/30/07, 8 through 12, computer applications, keyboarding, web design
jasonmorin- member since 8/31/07, 10+ years experience, k-12 certified, sci/math major, inner-city and rural experience, college education teacher.
"I like your idea for helping people 'work smarter.' "
Laura- member since 9/01/07, first year Spanish teacher, 9th grade
Zodea- member since 9/01/07, 4 years experience, science (general science, biology, chemistry, physics)
Andrea- member since 9/02/07, 5th grade, all subjects
Karyn- member since 9/03/07, 9-12 social studies
Tammie - student teacher
grammerteacher- 5th and 6th grade language arts and social studies
sublimesara- 6th grade language arts
First Post
Teachers, especially all of you newbies, this is going to evolve into a dynamic site where teachers can exchange lessons, strategies, and tips.
If you are interested send an email to ideaexchange@yahoo.com
Please provide a user name, an email (I will not share with anyone or send you spam), and a specific request for a lesson, strategy, or tip.
For example, I need a lesson on World War I. Or I need a group activity that will teach the concept of capitalism, as you can tell I'm a history teacher. You could even request a tip, such as "what are three ways you differentiate instruction?" or "how can I get my students to participate more frequently?".
I am really excited about this concept and look forward to hearing from you :)
If you are interested send an email to ideaexchange@yahoo.com
Please provide a user name, an email (I will not share with anyone or send you spam), and a specific request for a lesson, strategy, or tip.
For example, I need a lesson on World War I. Or I need a group activity that will teach the concept of capitalism, as you can tell I'm a history teacher. You could even request a tip, such as "what are three ways you differentiate instruction?" or "how can I get my students to participate more frequently?".
I am really excited about this concept and look forward to hearing from you :)
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