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What is Tween Tribune?
Tween Tribune is a free not-for-profit online newspaper that shares age appropriate news stories that are of interest to kids.
Teachers are able to monitor and approve comments by students, allowing students to experience current events and use social media in a safe and secure way!
- Using technology students are reading, writing and learning about current events.
- Encourages student expression in an exciting way
- Students learn online skills
- Can focus on a variety of topics.
- Offers
- TT Junior for younger children
- Tween Tribune for ages 8-12
- Teen Tribune for older students
barbarab-Smi Could you bear to spend a year in space?
I am glad to see the United States continued involvement in space exploration despite the recent retiring of NASA's shuttles and vast changes in the space program. There is still much that needs to be explored and learning to be done and it is positive that we can partner internationally to accomplish goals and increase knowledge. There is huge sacrifice on the part of the individuals who are willing to take on a year long mission in space for the benefit of science and future exploration. They are not only leaving behind their families, but all of the daily activities, conveniences and comforts of home--at the same time, it is an amazing opportunity for these astronauts whose study could impact understanding of space and future space travel.
barbarab-Smi GM unveils new electric car (batteries included)
The idea of an electric car is much more appealing to me than the actual use of it. According to the article there are huge limitations in the distance a car can travel on a charge. Without the charging stations available nationwide to support it, it is an impractical option for any sort of long distance travel. Although you are not paying for gas, you will pay for the electric, I would be curious to know what the effect on a household electric bill would be for a car used daily--or what about two or more car households, would one really feel the savings?!? The cost of the car itself is also a consideration, making it accessible only to a certain percentage of the population. It is necessary to continue to develop this type of technology so that we may see the day where there is less reliance on gas, but I do not believe we are there yet.
barbarab-Smi Can you trust a girl with power tools? Uh huh.
I think t hat it is excellent that so many young women at the school have a desire to learn about things that have been traditionally seen as "boys work". I appreciate the teacher who sees the aptitude that the female students bring to their projects and his support of their learning, although I look forward to the time when this is not something to report, but just simply what is! The young ladies are not only learning vital skills that can assist them in daily living and decision making as they move toward adulthood, but are learning skills that are a foundation for so many careers that they may not have pursued if not for this class. As the article points out, the young women are increasing self-efficacy and developing a sense of empowerment--I would absolutely trust them with power tools!!!
I believe tween tribune would be a great resource to use in conjunction with classroom discussion.
The technology is important, but there is great learning that can come from face to face discussion and debate!
"Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important."
-Bill Gates
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