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
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Internet Memes and Learning
A few weeks back I wrote about teachers using humor in the classroom. And, as cool as it is, do… Read more Internet Memes and Learning
Tinder profiles for the new, single USA
Recently I began my big New Government project in US History. My culminating project is a student presentation of a… Read more Tinder profiles for the new, single USA
Aging documents project – take it to the next level with Aurasma
When you were in school, did you ever create a “historical” document and then dip it in tea/coffee to give… Read more Aging documents project – take it to the next level with Aurasma
Keep History Alive with This Day in History
One day I was at an assembly, watching the Art department showcase student work. After the presentation, the middle school… Read more Keep History Alive with This Day in History
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
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