Bulletin Board/Epals

We are beginning to use the Wells Bulletin Board to expand our understanding of the Internet and Computer Technology. The Bulletin Board will be used to write journals on-line and have others review and comment on them. In addition, the Bulletin Board can be used to post questions (e.g. homework) and exchange ideas with fellow classmates. We continue our use of Information Computer Technology (ICT) with Epals (email exchange program). Currently we are corresponding with classrooms around the world. Epals is an excellent way to learn about other countries and cultures and build reading, writing, keyboarding and interpersonal skills in a safe and monitored learning environment. www.epals.com

Current Events

Students are encouraged to read the newspaper and present their articles to the class in their own words. This is an excellent way to develop public speaking abilities, reading comprehension skills and to promote an understanding of world events.

Epals

We are doing epals as part of our language and socials program.

Community™ is the largest online community of K-12 learners, enabling more than 325,000 educators and 126,000 classrooms in over 200 countries and territories to safely connect, exchange ideas, and learn together.

Currently we are corresponding with classrooms in Canada and USA. Epals is an excellent way to learn about other countries and cultures and build reading, writing and thinking skills.



www.epals.com

Show and Tell

Here we see the students partaking in Show and Tell. Such public speaking develops the following:

* Learn to communicate more effectively
* Become a better listener.
* Improve your presentation skills
* Increase your leadership potential
* Build your ability to motivate and persuade
* Reach your personal goals
* Increase your self confidence.

Values Education

Every week students read about a topic (e.g. making friends, dangers of drugs) in values education that can assist them in making better choices or being a more responsible citizen. After reading and discussing the topic they must break into groups and retell the important aspects of the information through a drama or play. By doing so, they are not only relearning the information through a different means (e.g. role plays) but learning to work together and share ideas to create a meaningful and entertaining presentation for all to see.