tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709550036223786720.post2439751967455721086..comments2010-08-30T19:31:41.836-05:00Comments on BlogSmith: The Online BrainMrs. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09360594054553071276noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709550036223786720.post-48694749126419128512009-11-29T14:39:56.341-06:002009-11-29T14:39:56.341-06:00Jim,
I couldn't agree with you more. We work ...Jim,<br />I couldn't agree with you more. We work very hard in my 4th grade classroom on mapping skills as well as reading skills across all content areas. WRA allows students the opportunity to have another resource at their fingertips to aid in their learning. It does not take the place of "original" thinking. My 4th graders use context clues to identify the definitions of words and then follow up with WRA to see if they are correct in their thinking. WRA provides another opportunity to expand what they know and sometimes is even a catalyst for them to dig deeper for further understanding. Have you been in a 4th grade classroom to see this in action? It is truly an awesome tool to get kids thinking further about what they are learning in the classroom!Mrs. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09360594054553071276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709550036223786720.post-13166165284440928982009-11-29T13:47:46.800-06:002009-11-29T13:47:46.800-06:00I am facinated by WRA! I found the WRA site yester...I am facinated by WRA! I found the WRA site yesterday and I just finished the video with Shannon Smith. It seems wonderful for the students to "do their homework" on WRA, but how about reading skills needed to find the same information in a text book? Nine year olds need to be taught reading, math, and geography skills before they are turned loose on a website that does all their thinking.<br />jimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com