Research Made Fun

Many young or old writers sometimes think research is long and boring. Others find it interesting and intriguing. Research does not have to be looking through encyclopedias or sitting in the library for hours just to write a paper. You can publish your research in many creative ways. You can create slideshows, movies, podcasts, or start your very own blog on a topic that interests you. Check out some of the video podcasts that Ecogeeks have made. They make researching animals and geographic areas fun and entertaining. Do you think you could produce a podcast just like this?

Resources:
(2008). The Wild Classroom:Education for the Next Generation. Retrieved Feb. 16, 2010, from The Wild Classroom, Spokane, WA. Web site: http://www.thewildclassroom.com/.

Remember when...

We've all had to complete a research paper in our lifetimes. Sometimes we were allowed to choose a topic and sometimes we were assigned a topic. Either way, researching can be a long and tedious process. Share a time when you really enjoyed researching a topic and why you enjoyed it. Also, share a time where you were really excited to be finished! What made the research paper difficult?

Attention Parents!

Parents, this is a great site to check out. It gives tips on how parents can help their children write. Let's encourage our kids to write for fun! Let me know what you think of this site.

Resource:

(2006). Let's Get Kids Writing. Retrieved Feb. 16, 2010, from Blog Catalog. Web site: http://www.blogcatalog.com/blog/lets-get-kids-writing.

Let's Get Kids Writing