language arts

Using rubrics to give feedback on iLearn (Moodle)

Using rubrics to give feedback on iLearn (Moodle)

One of my favorite features of iLearn (Moodle) is the ability to use rubrics for grading pretty much any type of assignment. Once an assignment is created, teachers can create a rubric of their own or adopt one of the several already-published rubrics available. They...

iLearn (Moodle) in 5th Grade- Part 1

iLearn (Moodle) in 5th Grade- Part 1

Take a look at one of the cool things that is going on in an elementary iLearn (Moodle) class in the district! At McCollough/Unis, students in Rola Harb's 5th grade used iLearn(Moodle) to discuss the indentured servant system and whether they felt the system was fair....

Mr. Belknap’s Two-Draft Reading Lesson

Mr. Belknap’s Two-Draft Reading Lesson

I've had the good fortune of teaming up with English Language Arts teacher Mr. Jacob Belknap from Edsel Ford to find ways to integrate technology into his instruction.  Recently, Mr. Belknap and I used Google Hangouts to hold a video conference to discuss how he could...