The Happiest Laboring Class

Just as a reminder, in the course of a 30 minute discussion, you should be able to get in at least five quality comments. Also, feel free to jump into the inner circle to share some of the things that you've been blogging about. Enjoy!

Live Blogging: Resistance to Civil Government

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Your Vision

What are three characteristics that would be part of a "perfect school" five years from now? Think about the roles of the student, teacher, and technology as you describe your ideal learning climate. As you consider this question, you might also think about what you might look for in your ideal college.

Please consider this question seriously and realistically, as your responses will form part of a presentation to the 21st century learning community of teachers this week.

Drawing Electricity from the Sky

Examine Benjamin West's painting, Benjamin Franklin Drawing Electricity from the Sky (1805). You may access this painting via the following link: http://www.frankelec.com/west_fullsize.htm. After spending a few moments with the painting, please respond to one or more of the following questions:

1. What do you think the artist is trying to achieve in this painting? Consider the sometimes clashing roles of science and religion and how they function in this painting.

2. What are your reactions to the elements of this painting? Do you think it's Romantic? Rationalist? Explain your response.

3. What do you think Benjamin Franklin thought of this portrait of himself?

Live Blogging: "The Minister's Black Veil"

This is the last of the live blogging, so let's make it happen, people!

Remember to proofread carefully before publishing your comments. Enjoy!

"A Rose for Emily": Live Blogging

Take your time as you develop your thoughts; always use correct grammar. Enjoy!

The Tell-Tale Heart: Live Blogging

Please post your fishbowl comments here; remember to refresh the page frequently by hitting F5. The same rules for writing apply to live blogging:

1. Always proofread and use standard spelling and grammar.
2. Use complete sentences, not IM language.
3. Read others' comments before posting your own, and focus on having a conversation with each other.

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