Today is the day Julius Caesar was warned to beware. Here are 5 little-known facts about Caesar’s extremely bad day: 1.… Read more The Ides of March – 5 Things
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Give Your Students More Creative Freedom
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
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
QR Codes = Quite Relevant in the Classroom!
QR, or Quick Response, codes were developed in Japan for use in the automobile industry. But, an enterprising teacher can… Read more QR Codes = Quite Relevant in the Classroom!
Critical Lincoln Classroom Activity
My 5 step Critical-Thinking Activity about the 16th President of the United States My US History students and I are… Read more Critical Lincoln Classroom Activity
Should late student work still count?
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
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
How the Fresh Prince inspired my Fresh Start
(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
Thanks Trump!
Donald Trump is awesome! Yeah, you heard me: Donald. Trump. Is. Awesome. Before you unfriend or unfollow me, hear me… Read more Thanks Trump!
A New Carrot to Grow Student Participation
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
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