http://edtechpower.edublogs.org Exploring the Possibilities of the Read/Write Web Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:43:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I could've sworn that the countdown on the white board in the German room had a big "56" on it a few days ago.  Somehow, though, I am leaving for Germany in one week. To be completely honest, I am not very excited yet.  Everybody else that I seem to ... http://edtechpower.edublogs.org/2008/03/26/good-lord-its-here-almost/ With course selection well underway for the 2008-09 school year, the English Department is taking every advantage to get the word out about the two new electives they plan to offer next year.The first semester course, “Words without Borders,” focuses on non-Western writers’ novels, short stories, plays, poems, and critical ... http://edtechpower.edublogs.org/2008/03/05/english-department-adds-two-new-courses/ The Oscars showed us what an exciting year it was for visually stunning and technically virtuosic films. No Country for Old Men, Michael Clayton, There Will Be Blood, Sweeny Todd, and Ratatouille all had impressive visual panache. With all of this stylish filmmaking, one can easily overlook quieter ... http://edtechpower.edublogs.org/2008/03/03/away-from-her/ There has been big news for the New England Patriots this week. First, star LB Colvin was released early this week. I can understand why the Patriots made this move, as Colvin was being paid a lot of money but spent most of the season injured. Next, the ... http://edtechpower.edublogs.org/2008/02/29/new-england-patriots/ Last night’s episode of Lost brought the intensity of the story to a whole new dimension. Literally. We’ve seen Desmond’s flashes of the future before and learned that time on the island was weird, but this episode really delved into the subject.Not only was Desmond transported back in time, the ... http://edtechpower.edublogs.org/2008/02/29/flashback-flashforward-flash-two-places-at-once/ So over vacation I saw a couple movies. Okay, I saw more than a couple. I actually saw so many that I couldn't even keep track. One of those being Vantage Point.The beginning was good. The president was assassinated at a conference in Spain, and there ... http://edtechpower.edublogs.org/2008/02/29/vantage-points-downward/ Michael Clayton, George Clooney’s latest movie, is up for best picture, and I believe Clooney is up for best actor as well. In the movie, Clooney plays a lawyer who is considered a “fixer-upper,” and just does all of his firm’s dirty work. The case that Clayton’s firm is working ... http://edtechpower.edublogs.org/2008/02/29/michael-clayton-a-combination-of-everything-good/ Chloe Bashian is about to embark on a trip that will most likely be a once in a lifetime experience.: the photo trip to Italy.This type of trip is completely new to Bashian. “I have never left the country,” she said. She will be spending ten days exploring “the ... http://edtechpower.edublogs.org/2008/02/29/ipods-are-great/ For three of our Wellesley High School winter athletic teams, their seasons were extended as they were able to qualify for the state tournament. The three teams that did so were the boy's hockey team, the girl's basketball team, and the girl's hockey team.For the girl's basketball team, they were ... http://edtechpower.edublogs.org/2008/02/29/tourney-time/ Since second semester began, I have become the laziest person ever. Every day after school I used to go to the gym, do all my homework and then maybe watch some TV. But this has all changed, especially since I just had my last February break in my life. ... http://edtechpower.edublogs.org/2008/02/29/when-laziness-becomes-detrimental-to-life/