Homework Station

The site that I explored was HomeworkStation. I thought this was a great tool to keep kids and parents informed on what is due and when. It is a constant headache for teachers to hear, I didn't know that was due or I forgot. It is also hard to explain to parents that you gave the assignment in class and told everyone to write it down. This tool allows instant documentation as to when an assignment was given and how much time was allowed. It is also a great way to keep students caught up when they have missed a lot of school for one reason or another.

Still, I feel that by doing this it may just create more work for the teacher and enables students by not holding them accountable. As a sixth grade teacher I feel that a big part of my job is to prepare them for middle school. In middle school, most of their teachers won't be this prepared and the kids won't be used to taking care of assignments on their own.

http://www.waveside.com/homework/index.htm

EDU 553

I am really excited about this class! I have been wanting to learn more about what is available for me online to better reach my students and I feel this will help a ton. I am also a little worried about keeping up with the work. I had my first son three weeks ago and he seems to want to eat or be held everytime I start my work. I love being a mom and it is very tempting to sit and hold him when I should be doing this. His name is Drew Robert Paulsen and he was born May 21st. The little stinker waited until the last day of school so I didn't even get time off, but I will like having the whole summer with him.