Thing 21-Student Tools

The RPC looks incredibly cool. I think back to my school days and what I had to go through to write a term paper or thesis. Research was definitely more time consuming, notes were hand written, outlines were sketched and redone several times. Our biggest worry was doublespacing as we used the old Smith Corona. But now everything is technologically driven and kids want their assignments done fast and in a hurry. I think that teaching students how to plan a project and how to manage their time wisely is an essential skill. Teaching how to discern whether a site or resource is reliable is necessary too. All of the PDF materials in the Teacher Section are great...a whole handbook ready to go. While I can't think of any immediate uses for the library, I can see possible uses for individual projects with a deadline. It would keep me on track! And I know for sure it's going to get used at home for my 8th Grader!