Chapter 2 Economic Systems and the American Economy Test

Students are finishing up their work for the online course in Moodle for Chapter 2.  They have worked through many tasks to acquire the knowledge in the chapter and now will be working at preparing for the Chapter 2 Test. Three groups will be taking the test Friday, and the fourth group Monday.

When we are done with Moodle, we will take a survey to see how kids felt about the online experience. I'll be sure to share the results when we are done.

Ask your student what he/she has learned about the American Economy to help him/her prepare for the test!

Moodle

Online learning  is becoming more and more apart of the American education system. Some of our students have had the experience with online learning through WCATY, Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth, courses.  I wanted to give all our students the ability to see what online learning communities are like, because at some point in their future, they will either take one or be faced with deciding whether or not to take one.

So, for Chapter 2 of our Economics book students are completing tasks found on our virtual classroom, called Moodle.  To ease the transition of online learning we have other techniques to help. Students are tracking their progress on a class spreadsheet showing tasks that are in progress and those completed.  We also have mini lessons or activities to help us better make text to self connections.

Check out our virtual classroom and see what an online classroom can look like. Scroll down to the Parkside list and select Mrs. Williams, then select Social Studies.   If you have any questions feel free to contact me.