Author Archives: Alvin Trusty

Bubblesnaps

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

I have been looking for a good “bubble” dialog program to use with elementary students during writing exercises.  I found Bubblesnaps today. The picture above is directly from the Flickr account of my good friend John. Bubblesnaps connects to any … Continue reading →

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Maps of War

Posted on December 4, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

If you like maps and are interested in history, you will like Maps of War.  The site shows a multimedia map for most major military operations.  In addition, there are religious time lines and other significant events such as the war … Continue reading →

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Cyberbullying

Posted on December 3, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

Here is a good video on Cyberbullying.  Give it a watch if you are not familiar with the term. http://www.digizen.org/cyberbullying/fullFilm.aspx With technology becoming more ubiquitous among younger children (I know 4th graders with cell phones), I can see how many of … Continue reading →

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BCS Problem Solved

Posted on December 2, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

Like most people in Ohio, I was glued to the TV tonight to find out who the Buckeyes would play in the championship game.  With Fox dragging out the announcement of each of the four BCS games, we were talking … Continue reading →

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Don’t Tell Your Kids They are Smart

Posted on December 1, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

A Scientific American article says that a focus on effort will make your kids more successful than a focus on intelligence. Our society worships talent, and many people assume that possessing superior intelligence or ability—along with confidence in that ability—is … Continue reading →

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