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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.

We Need to Do More Work on Critical Thinking Skills

Posted on January 9, 2021 by mrdeehanclass

During the winter break, I spent some time reflecting on the craziness of these times. Although there was much to… Read more We Need to Do More Work on Critical Thinking Skills

Are We Making Students Anxious When We Challenge Them to Solve Real-Life Catastrophes?

Posted on December 16, 2020 by mrdeehanclass

Last month I read an article in The Guardian about young people and their anxiety concerning the environment. The article… Read more Are We Making Students Anxious When We Challenge Them to Solve Real-Life Catastrophes?

What Educators Can Learn From the McLaren MP4-12C

Posted on December 2, 2020 by mrdeehanclass

In the world of design, it is widely believed that form follows function – meaning that you design with the… Read more What Educators Can Learn From the McLaren MP4-12C

Don’t Pander to the Pandemic – Keep Students Talking in Your Virtual Classroom

Posted on November 11, 2020 by mrdeehanclass

I was reading an article on achievethecore.org entitled Fostering Academic Discussion Online (https://achievethecore.org/aligned/fostering-academic-discussion-online/) and it really inspired me to get… Read more Don’t Pander to the Pandemic – Keep Students Talking in Your Virtual Classroom

Simple Parent Participation Geography Activity

Posted on November 2, 2020 by mrdeehanclass

My academic goal at the beginning of this new quarter was to review basic map elements with my seventh grade… Read more Simple Parent Participation Geography Activity

Teachers Need to Master This New Medium

Posted on October 2, 2020October 3, 2020 by mrdeehanclass

My colleague was talking about a news video about the recent US Presidential televised debate. In the video, a body… Read more Teachers Need to Master This New Medium

Don’t Forget to Add Some Laughter to Your Virtual Classroom

Posted on September 19, 2020 by mrdeehanclass

One of the most powerful and effective tools I am employing during virtual teaching isn’t an app, isn’t a website,… Read more Don’t Forget to Add Some Laughter to Your Virtual Classroom

Let’s Teach Mindfulness, and be Mindful of How we Teach

Posted on September 11, 2020 by mrdeehanclass

This is a reprint of an article I wrote back in 2018. Lately, with the anxieties emerging from continuing COVID… Read more Let’s Teach Mindfulness, and be Mindful of How we Teach

Teaching In Sync

Posted on August 23, 2020August 24, 2020 by mrdeehanclass

This school year, my school is offering parents instructional options. For instance, parents can send their kids to school for… Read more Teaching In Sync

Drawing New Conclusions About Drawing

Posted on August 16, 2020 by mrdeehanclass

This week I had a conversation with a colleague about the upcoming school year and the challenges associated with new… Read more Drawing New Conclusions About Drawing

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