Category Archives: Whiteboard Desks

Whiteboard Desks: Sharing and Archiving

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Robert P.

I couldn’t include everything in yesterday’s post on how we use whiteboard desks, so today’s post will focus on two key parts of the whiteboard desk project: Sharing with other students and archiving for portfolios and later use. Sharing with … Continue reading →

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Following up on Whiteboard Desks

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Robert P.

I have had so much interest via Twitter and my blog about the whiteboard desks that I thought I would write a follow-up post before the school year starts up again. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the … Continue reading →

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A Quick Peek into my Classroom Layout

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Robert P.

I noticed #4thchat today was talking about classroom layout, so I thought I would quickly write about mine. My classroom was packed and had many different areas until Jenna talked me into Feng Shui for my room. A basic bagua … Continue reading →

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Saving Paper, One Desk At A Time!

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Robert P.

On the eve of Earth Day, I thought it would be a fitting time to reflect on our newest innovation in our classroom: whiteboard desks. This is a project I envisioned last summer, when I had a three-day professional development … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Workshop (Open Souring My Classroom)

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Robert P.

Sitting in my professional development on Writer’s Workshop and I’m thinking about how I have taught writing in my classroom in the past. I feel I have taught and developed a couple of units a year decently well, but have … Continue reading →

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