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Well, things are falling in place, and the administration has helped me gain at least 1 day a week for all my classes to be in the computer lab. Maybe even a second day. I am reviewing Jennifer's tips on Blogging by students and using Wiki ideas in the classroom. Brainstorming ideas and how this can help push some students to their limit as far as academic achievement. I know of one site, Biologyjunction on the internet that has powerpoints that go along with our objectives. Each student having access to a computer will enhance things. Still encouraging other science teachers to join, but I'm glad the 2 members here have technology experience! hahaha digital natives helping a digital immigrant !! I went ahead and created pages for each class I teach. Right now I'm wondering if I should require student passwords to access each class? Ideas? Larry

Some of Jennifer's ideas are : Journals, Creative writing assignments, class discussions, science experiment notebook. I'm leaning toward the journal or writing assignment. Larry

Just heard that we have one of our Biology teachers attending a technology conference next month. Hopefully, we will have some good ideas come back. Larry

1-12-2010: An update. On my teacher page at Gainesville High School I have created a link to this WIKI. Each class has a page which contains readings and worksheets for our unit of study. On my teacher page, I have created a blog that contains discussion questions for the students. If you have time, any feedback is appreciated. Larry

1-21-2010: Report after 1 day in the lab. Students excited about being in front of the computer accessing online textbook and worksheets. Some students need monitoring because of "other activities" and websites. Students still associate technology with playing games. Still trying to get other science teachers to join the site and fun. Thanks Jennifer and Missy.

1-22-10: Valuable lesson. When creating the blog, make sure you make all comments meet approval. I had 3 out of 78 students abuse this. Larry

2-2-10: Some students need close monitoring in lab. These students will struggle with on-line classes because of time management issues.

2-25-10: For the past 3 weeks i have been able to do virtual labs with my Biology students thanks to Missy, our campus computer guru. She put labs on a t-drive for me. The students really enjoy them without the dangers and mess. They blog their lab reports to me too. Thanks Missy!!

2-26-10: I am always glad to help the students. It's nice to see them enjoy the computer labs. It's good when things are working well in the labs. Thanks for the kudos coach. Missy 5-27-10: Finalizing the year. The computer lab was a success. The students learned to complete virtual labs and also blog about their experience. The ability to blog comments about the labs was a connection between all 4 of my classes. Future plans call for using Gaggle email to share student powerpoints with teacher and fellow students. Gainesville is committed to providing teachers with the latest technology. Summer plans are in motion to take professional development to learn more Spanish language and whiteboard.