I know that as teachers, we are supposed to believe that there is truly no such thing as a dumb… Read more The Dreaded “What if…?” Question
Author: mrdeehanclass
I am an international educator and the author of a number of both fiction and education-related books. Engagement and relevance are my thing. I am the father of three children and am married to the wonderful, and patient, Kristi.
Revolutionary Speeches!
Here is a link to a video of students presenting their passionate, revolutionary speeches. See the article for details!
Suit up! Put some Costumes and Replicas into your Repertoire
Whenever I teach a unit about life in the 1700s, students invariably ask about the wigs worn by men at… Read more Suit up! Put some Costumes and Replicas into your Repertoire
Plickers is very Applickable to Your Classroom
First, coming up with punny headlines is tougher than you think. Next, I want to share an assessment tool I… Read more Plickers is very Applickable to Your Classroom
Fun with QR Codes
QR, or Quick Response, codes were developed in Japan for use in the automobile industry. But, an enterprising teacher can… Read more Fun with QR Codes
Edgycation – Cafeteria-Style Assessment Model
(Developed in collaboration with Natalia Costales of the Carol Morgan School, Dominican Republic, and Lindsey Greenwell of the Lincoln School… Read more Edgycation – Cafeteria-Style Assessment Model
2015 Tri-Association Conference – a Summary
I just returned from the 2015 Tri-Association conference in Bogota, Colombia. If you weren’t one of the 800+ attendees, do… Read more 2015 Tri-Association Conference – a Summary
Pain in the Assessment? Shake things up!
Ever get tired of the same old, same old? Well, if your assessments are boring you, imagine what the students… Read more Pain in the Assessment? Shake things up!
About Face! – and get your students moving!
It’s easy to fall into the routine of lecture/note-taking. After all, it guarantees that an expert is doing the talking,… Read more About Face! – and get your students moving!
Giving Them a Sporting Chance – Planning for the Future
One of the ways I try to make instruction more relevant for students is making strong connections between school and… Read more Giving Them a Sporting Chance – Planning for the Future
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