Give Your Students More Creative Freedom

Posted on March 15, 2016March 16, 2016 by mrdeehanclass

It is important to be clear about your expectations. It can be stressful for students if they are unsure what… Read more Give Your Students More Creative Freedom

Roll Technology into Social Studies

Posted on March 8, 2016April 1, 2016 by mrdeehanclass

Social Studies teachers can play an important role in helping students best prepare for the web and social media changes/challenges ahead… Read more Roll Technology into Social Studies

Should late student work still count?

Posted on February 24, 2016March 16, 2016 by mrdeehanclass

Should late work be assessed the same as work submitted on time? Recently I found the following BBC article about… Read more Should late student work still count?

Movies in the Classroom – 5 Suggestions

Posted on February 15, 2016February 17, 2016 by mrdeehanclass

At the risk of being harshly judged by my colleagues – I fully admit that today I am showing a… Read more Movies in the Classroom – 5 Suggestions

Process vs Product

Posted on February 11, 2016February 11, 2016 by mrkauf

Each year I’ve been a teacher I have had a motto or a theme that I would say throughout the… Read more Process vs Product

How the Fresh Prince inspired my Fresh Start

Posted on February 8, 2016 by mrdeehanclass

(The following is the keynote speech I delivered at the 2015 Carol Morgan School high school career day kick-off ceremony. I wanted… Read more How the Fresh Prince inspired my Fresh Start

A New Carrot to Grow Student Participation

Posted on January 28, 2016January 28, 2016 by mrdeehanclass

Ever watch the movie Groundhog Day? It’s the story of a man who is magically forced to relive a particular… Read more A New Carrot to Grow Student Participation

Standardized Substitute Plans

Posted on January 20, 2016 by mrdeehanclass

Before getting a full-time teaching job, I toiled as a substitute. Being a substitute teacher is a thankless job. Seriously,… Read more Standardized Substitute Plans