Rose+Bates

Example Questions - Not the ones you're answering What things are you most excited about with this blog? How do you think this blog will help you with your reading and writing skills? Make sure you add some additional media (pictures, video links, or websites) that help explain your ideas about this project.

After mentioning the wiki, blog and technology in class, I am thrilled at the interest and response that I have encountered from all of you so far. I can't wait to see the conversations and incredible work that you are able to produce online this year! This is a wonderful place for all of the 8th graders to collaborate and work together, //even if you are not in the same class.// This makes your audience for what you write larger, but even more worthwhile. I think that this blog will continue to help my reading skills, because I have to analyze all of the things that you are posting and read much more than I typically have time for. As for writing, I am learning what specific skills are needed to be built upon in the classroom based on how your write and respond to questions I post online. This year, I am most excited about using technology to enhance as many lessons as I possibly can. Google Apps, Blogging, PowerPoints, YouTube, and the list of things I hope to do with all of you just travels on and on.



A little about me (DO NOT ADD THIS PART INTO YOUR POSTS!!):

I graduated from Rutgers University with my Masters degree in Education.This is my third year teaching and I could not be happier. Teaching is a passion of mine and and I will do my best to help you enjoy this school year. I have a large family, but my siblings are all adults now. I am a twin, however, my sister looks nothing like I do. Too bad we could never fool people and switch places. My pets are just as much a part of my family as my siblings. I currently have three dogs: two Siberian Huskies and a black Labrador. When I'm not bogged down with schoolwork, I love to ride horses, read good books and even play video games (most recently Borderlands 2).

To all of my students: Good luck with the rest of the school year. I predict that we will create and develop amazing things through our online interactions, as well as in the classroom!!

Leave me a message and I'll respond back to you! :-)