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1. The value of using primary sources in my classroom ... Using primary sources in the classroom will enrich and deepen the experience of the lesson with first hand account information in a particular subject matter. Primary sources are documents, artifacts, representing an actual moment in time. This will blow kids away! The national archive I chose is the regional history of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, which provides an introduction, information on the earthquake and fire that resulted, the aftermath, and rebirth sections. The website has some devastating photos as well.
2. Student groups that  experience achievement gaps and are identified as at risk are racial and ethnic minorities, english language learners, students with disabilities, and students from low-income families.Gathering and organizing resource materials related to culturally diverse groups for use by school staff will fit my teaching style. This will enable me to familiarize myself on resource materials related to culturally diverse groups and in a sense become an expert on resource material in this discipline. I will become competent in this content area and also be a resource myself for my colleagues.

Build and use a network of "natural helpers" at school and in the community as well as "experts" who have knowledge of the culturally, linguistically, racially, and ethnically diverse groups served by your school. I like this area because I will be able to bring in others who have experience which will compliment any literature I may uncover regarding divers groups in and out of my community and classroom. My classroom community will also set a great example for my young learners to not only accept others but embrace our differences.

Network with parent, family, minority community, and faith-based organizations concerned with the needs of diverse students. Solicit their involvement and input in the design and implementation of initiatives for culturally, linguistically, racially, and ethnically diverse groups. This will build my relationship with my students by taking an interest in them. Networking to meet the needs of all learners will be beneficial in maintaining an affluent classroom environment. My goal is to level the playing field for all students to achieve their fullest potential and not to ignore or disregard barriers but to identify and address them.
3. I plan to teach 2nd grade and I took the ages 7-10 quiz. I am a cyber saint. I have not done these things however I can see how with no formal training a student can easily commit these cyber bullying criteria. I am a cyber saint because I am an adult, unfortunately there are adults who are cyber bullies. I learned about a group who call themselves, "Teenangels," who deliver presentations on safe internet use. I was shocked to see the kinds of questions that the cyber bullying quiz asked. This means there is an online community who are capable of doing such harmful things to each other. In my classroom I will be including technology and with that I have the responsibility to teach its proper use. The computer and the internet are powerful tools and need to be acknowledged as such devices. I would like to model good computer behaviors and educate my students on the dangers associated with the cyber bullying which exists.
4. The area @rtjunction from the "Subject Access", called Teaching Kids to Paint is going to be a great resource for me. As art begins to slowly disappear from the education field, I will incorporate art in my classroom, hopefully on a regular basis. @rtjunction is a collaborative space for teachers and students. Picasso once said that it took him a lifetime to learn to paint like a child. This website describes in detail how to prepare for painting, the different types of paint, what to paint, further reading, and related websites. I am not an expert on art in the classroom, yet. This website will assist in giving me the confidence to encourage students to tap into the world of art a little deeper. Eventually I see myself involved into the art 2.0 world where there is a community of people who share my beliefs on the importance of art.
I chose the slide shows for "Teacher Helpers." Mrs. Schrock has an in depth instruction on such gadgets as the Palm OS handheld device. I need the detailed instruction since I am just starting to incorporate technology into my personal knowledge base. I hope to sharpen these skills and utilize Kathy Schrock as  a resource.
5. Naturalistic - 83%, Logical/Mathematical - 81%, Musical - 56%
Video - Multiple Intelligences Leave No Child Behind, Teachers  are backing up children who were previously labeled as not smart and discussing how to incorporate Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences in their classroom adaptations of the theory. Now teachers are adapting their assessments for the MI theory. I learned how to develop a digital portfolio for children. "When you are testing, you can't be teaching."
6. Grades 1 to 2, Social Studies Arts, City Blocks to build a tolerant community of learners. So the lesson had grown from a book called Roxaboxen by Alice McLerran, children, "find stones and rocks on a hillside and set up a city." I will take two weeks out of my lesson plan, if permitted, and allow my class to become the city of Roxaboxen. I can plan a field trip to the beach to collect rocks or use building blocks as in the example lesson. The children will create houses and businesses and see where their imaginations take them. I will of course be on standby for intervention, however, the community is going to be tolerance based and learner directed.
7. Wow. All of the questions and statistics are highly notable. Question 13, based on a 2007 report, the annual earnings of the average full-time worker is roughly equal to the daily earnings of the average C.E.O. in the U.S. is inconceivable to me. I would think that the mindset of this C.E.O. would be, "If you put your mind to it and work hard, you could too." My answer is that if this were true there would be a lot more C.E.O.'s out there. I got this answer wrong, I was hoping it would have at least been a week's salary, but daily? As a teacher, I hope to influence some young minds to realize their potential and at least from my level instill a hope that they can change the world in which we live. I also incorrectly answered the Princeton boost, question 15. I guessed 220 points, I mean why not? What's in 60 points? Spelling your name correctly, right? This is downright unfair.
8. My score on the Netiquette quiz = 90%. Netiquette is important because first and foremost my students could possibly land themselves in a dangerous situation. Screen rolling or posting a flame may incite a cyberbully who may constantly harass or even harm an unknowing participant. I think that with the ability to use a computer, there is a certain responsibility on the behalf of the adult. Netiquette is important also because it exists. Violence exists and I wouldn't want anyone to get harmed. d :-o