But….how do I ‘unpost’ ???

Hi Class!

Any thoughts? What does the restaurant owner think? the customers? the friends? the school mates? the family members?

How do you enjoy being online responsibly?

P.S. There is a context to this story – click here. Does this change your reaction?

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Alphabet Book Ideas

Hi Class! Share a thought or two about your ancient civilization alphabet book. What theme could a letter have? For example, A = architecture, activities, animals; B = books, battles; C = culture, cuisine, creativity…

Remember to note your sources AS YOU ARE WORKING. Do not try to backtrack all the websites you visit once your book is complete. Here is an online citation generator.

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Longboarding and the Law…

Hi Class! Longboarding is in the news. Some citizens of Kamloops are asking for bylaws to be created to limit (or eliminate) longboarding on public roads (click here for the story). What are your thoughts? What are the views of others not sharing your thoughts? What is the solution?

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How do we get grit?

Hi Class! Consider the image and caption below. Is grit important? How does a grade 6/7 student develop grit? How can classmates, teachers and parents help?

Post your meaningful thoughts by the end of Wednesday (May 29). Reply to all comments and questions linked to your initial response.

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WiFi Thoughts

Hi Class!

Describe our expected behaviours for using the class WiFi connection. Rather than list all of the DON’Ts, provide a list of what we should DO.

If you need help locating the MAC or WIFI address on your device, click here.

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BC Politics – Message to Student

Hi Class! Read and comment about the messages written by the parties running in the current election:

BC Conservative Party

BC Liberal Party

BC NDP

Green Party of BC

You can all of the parties at this link.

What were your reactions to the messages? What ideals (from any/all parties) are important to you? How would you deal with the issues if you were elected?

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Morning Music…

Hi Class! Have your say in the MSES morning music selection. What songs share the message we are looking for at our school? Be sure to make suggestions with explanations. Beware, without your input, we may be listening to ‘The More We Get Together’ for the remainder of the year.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGRzqbH_flo[/youtube]

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Political Ponderings and Predictions…

Hi Class! What are your important issues as a soon to be voter? What will be the result of the BC Election? Who will win in the two Kamloops ridings? Which party will form the next government? Will it be a majority or minority

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Reading Reflection…Part 1 & 2

Hi Class! Post this week’s reading reflection to our blog. Aside from a brief retelling of the big ideas, be certain to make several connections to your reading. Finally, pose a question for others to answer with interesting ideas.

Post your second reflection here as well. If it is a continuation of last week’s book, simply reply to your first thread.

If you are reflecting on a new book, start a new thread.

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Infographics???

Hi Class! Check out this infographic by clicking here. Feel free to write a response to share your reaction to the information this infographic provides.

The point of sharing this is to see another way information can be presented. If this format suits your style, give it a try for your next learning activity (say for you HCED project). Infographics can be done with technology, or you can create them by hand.

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