Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Steve needs some suggestions for videos to show to teenagers

I'm looking for a list of videos that I can show my students during break.

What videos have astonished and inspired you?

I need short videos like this one.



This is the ideal length and subject ...

Sunday, August 24, 2014

A list of ebooks for students at the beginning of the school year


Here is a list of ebooks that I like to share with students.


tinyurl.com/sunedweek1
Journal
The process of writing can help us figure out how to plan our day.


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Quotes
The quotes help us focus on a positive idea before we go to sleep.





Thursday, August 7, 2014

Make a t-shirt -- communicate your passion and interests -- wear your project

He has some ideas about fashion
One of my students wants his ideas to go viral.  He even calls his facebook name "Contagious."  

What can you do to get your ideas "out there"?  Why not put photos and slogans on your chest?  Wear your favorite words.





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  • Wednesday, August 6, 2014

    News from Chinari, a small village in Armenia... a bit of news for teenagers to think about

    Here's a news item that might grab the attention of a teenager...

    [8/5/14, 11:02:51 PM] Davit Vanyan: http://www.tert.am/en/news/2014/07/30/crrc/?sw
    [8/5/14, 11:03:19 PM] Davit Vanyan: The delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Armenia regrets that it has had to suspend its work in support of civilians harvesting fields in Chinari village, Tavush Region, as a result of a shooting incident that occurred on 26 July.

    In accordance with its mandate to assist civilians adversely affected by armed conflict, the ICRC had agreed to a request made by Chinari village to be present as harvesters worked in fields situated at the international border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

    No one was injured at the time of the shooting, but an ICRC vehicle sustained minor damage. Prior to the incident, villagers had been able to harvest four hectares in safety with the ICRC being present.

    The ICRC’s policy is to maintain a confidential dialogue with the relevant authorities in order to address security concerns. The ICRC therefore does not comment publicly on the specific circumstances of incidents of this kind, or on who may have initiated the shooting. 

    Through this policy, the ICRC is able to engage with the authorities in a manner that helps ensure that it can continue its work in behalf of people suffering the effects of armed conflict.

    The ICRC maintains its commitment to work in behalf of civilians living close to the international border and will continue to carry out other assistance activities in the border area.

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    This item was sent to me by Davit Vanyan, a university student who wants to return to this "dangerous" village to become an English Teacher.  Who wants to interact with Davit and help him practice English Conversation?

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    Monday, July 7, 2014

    I just received a new computer. What programs should I put on it?


    Vocabulary
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    When a student gets a computer, which is "new to you," you can think about ways to save money and get free software.   What programs will help you prepare for the future?

    Free Software
    OpenOffice.org

    Communications
    Skype.com

    A package of videos and files to study
    Download the ebooks at these locations

    Set up a Digital Portfolio
    Sites.Google.com is a good place to start

    Set up your blog
    Blogger.com

    Set up your Youtube Account
    If you don't have a gmail account, get one today.  gmail.com


    Get busy with BIBPenpals.com and other free vocabulary opportunties to practice with others, such as YourNetImpact.com

    Two important websites for teenagers: An Alarm clock http://onlineclock.net/ and an app to practice vocabulary and mental math

    Teenagers need to wake up early sometimes...  and asking some teens to get up before 7 a.m. is early for them.


    http://onlineclock.net/

    Here are some screenshots.   I awoke early today because I needed to speak with someone in Europe...

    ... and I had lent my phone to a student who needed to use the applications to improve his studies.   I especially recommend Spread the Words App and the math practice with Math Workshop









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    Sunday, July 6, 2014

    Let's visit the Matterhorn and walk on the road in Jerusalem... the antidote to video games and TV




    Go to "Air Zermatt Helicopter Matterhorn" 



    Yes, you can find an alternative to Grand Theft Auto...





    How about an HD tour on the streets of Jerusalem?


    How about "Creepy Places"?



    so let's look at "Creepy Places"


    and Unbelievable Places

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFdBNJsW46Y


    100 Beautiful places is just a slide show...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xl1oWjQJF8


    The City of Petra
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0Z6XkKryD4





    Walking tour of the city of Jerusalem

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuq3HyTvFeo




    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuq3HyTvFeo



    Yes, go travel!  With a 10-year-old...





    No more "Grand Theft Auto" -- a list of videos for a 10-year-old boy

    Where is Katharine?
    Parents, I now it is difficult to watch your kids.  I was recently put in charge of a 109-year-old boy and I looked down to check my email... and when I looked up, the fellow was playing Grand Theft Auto.  "Does your mother allow that?"

    "no."

    "Then turn it off. Let's learn about monsters and Noah's Flood."

    "Can you show me something about mummies?"

    There!  Finally, an educational site

    You can look at Ocean Research, or Ocearch.org and look for the shark...  Katharine has bdeen sighted near Florida in the past 7 months.

    http://www.pbs.org/wnet/pharaohs/mummy.html



    Here is the Mummy