Fitness Test Scenario One

Senario One rang a bell with me. Not while I am teaching first graders because I need to supervise them more. I could really see this happening when I was teaching fifth graders. I love the idea of student peers reviewing each others writing. Google docs seems like such an easy, fun and educational way for students to collaborate. When I taught fifth grade I had the students peer review each others work with highlighters and then write comments in the margins. It was hard for them to comment on specific writing details. Google docs would be great because you could highlight and then use the comment section. When I introduced peer reviewing/editing in my classroom, we first discussed what would be positive/constructive comments versus negative comments. Fifth graders can be harsh with their peers. We also discussed staying on topic. With Google docs you would have to remind them of the acceptable use policy. Students need to be reminded of the rules. You can't tell them once and think they will remember. I don't think the child should be suspended from using the technology indefinitely. Make the child use pens and highlighters for awhile and then remind the student of the rules. And of course the teacher needs to monitor student activities.