Chris Miraglia

Male

Lakewood, CA

United States

Profile Information:

School / Work Affiliation
Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School. SAUSD
Blog
http://cmiraglia.edublogs.org
Website
http://www.sausd.us/149420115173847153/site/default.asp
Skype Account
dcmm14
Twitter / Plurk / Other Account
http://delicious.com/cmiraglia
About Me
I teach 8th grade US History and utilize technology in a limited fashion compared to what I see now. I do utilize class blogs for posting homework questions, posting surveys from Vizu and instructional videos using Jing. I would like to expand so that my students create their own blogs and have more ownership in the process.

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  • Terry Parent

    How far are you in your reading? I have a feeling I might be behind you. Next week, hopefully, I'll be starting the North and industrialization.

    So, since we've last spoken, Susan and I got a chance to try out the Skype debate. Everything went well. Time difference was hard to work around, but all in all it is such a great tool/ experience for our classes to try out.

    I would use the same format I used with the school in Texas. All we did was read points and counter points a certain list of issues. Basically the students should prepare a 30 second argument/ point and present that to get the ball rolling.

    I'm guessing my students are probably on the same level as your students. We're not a Gate class. I have a wide range of learners.

    If you want to get things rolling on this in the future let me know. The main thing is getting our schedules to match. This was a big issue with our last debate. We could try out a meet and greet.

    Let me know if you have any ideas as well.

    Feb 16, 2009

  • Terry Parent

    Hey Chris,

    This Friday we actually are not in session. We are going through WASC accreditation this week. Today was our first visit from our WASC committee. It's been pretty hectic for us at the school. On Fridays we actually get out of school at 12:30.

    I was wondering if you could sent me a class schedule of the class you want to debate with. Then I can see how my schedule compares with yours.

    Here's a rough schedule of my 8th grade Social Studies Class.
    Monday: 8-1030
    Tuesday- 1030-12:30
    Wednesday 10:30-12:30
    Thursday 1-3 ( I don't know your schedule, but this seems like a right fit for us. )
    Friday 11:30-12:30

    Feb 24, 2009

  • Terry Parent

    What class do you have Tuesday at 11:15-12:33? This might be our best match. Is this the class you would want to work with. I only have one 8th grade class. We're a small school. My schedule is kind of weird.

    Where are you in your curriculum? This week really set me back. I'm starting the Industrial Revolution Next week. I apologize for being behind if I am. It's been hectic to say the least.

    Here's my e-mail address. E-mail is the best way to contact me.
    Tparent831@gmail.com

    If you wanted to juts test out our connection next week we could. Just to let the classes say hello and test sound and such. Also, next week let's start working on getting the unit planned and the details worked out.

    Feb 25, 2009