5B Gets Interviewed!

Wow!

It was quite a day of compliments in the land of 5B today!  Not realizing it is was going to happen, 5B and other classrooms had a chance show off their knowledge, use and understanding of why technology is so important in our classrooms and education in general.  The videos shot today are for 2 main purposes:  

1)  For a large educational conference this spring/summer to raise money for schools in need of change - specifically integrating technology into the daily lives of kids

2) For a more local presentation that will be used to attract people to come live in northeast Iowa - specifically Howard County and surrounding areas

5B did an amazing job of just doing what they do everyday, learning, working together, staying focused, discussing, and of course, using their iPads!  Morgan and Carter got to be interviewed individually!  They said they were a bit nervous....Don't worry, I was, too!  

Reminders

Math pages - depending on your teacher:)

Book club reading - meeting with both Island and Tsunami on Thursday

Inquiry supplies/items you may know to bring

Conference Sign Ups - 3 students need to get notes to families as reminders please:)

Activity Planned for Tomorrow

I have a little surprise for you for Thursday.  We will be meeting with a class (one we met WAY early in the year as a favor) from Texas through Skype.  We will be acting out a court case with Mrs. Reynolds' class from TX.  I'm attaching a link to a Google Doc shared to ALL 5B students.  When you click on the link, it may take you to the Single Sign On page like when you open your email.  Read the facts of the case Lee vs. Kris.  We will be DEFENDING Kris's side of the story.  There are questions below the story.  Add your name FIRST, then write what you think we could say to help DEFEND why Kris should NOT have to pay the money.  Those people who put more effort into the Google Doc will be our leaders for this activity.  We'll talk more about it in the morning, too!  Get your "lawyer's suit on" and be ready to WIN THIS CASE.  Mrs. Reynolds from TX and I will be the JUDGES:)

Here's the link. Click Here!

If you can't get to it, just email me and I'll get it to you by email, ok? Or just check your email for the link. 

 - This is blog proof AND your chance to prove you can FIGHT with words and WIN a case!