As a history teacher, I spend a lot of time looking backwards. Yes, I do connect the past to the… Read more Back to the Future: Rethinking History Instruction
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.
AI Chatbots Are Here. Now What?
On December 9, The Atlantic published an article entitled ‘The End of High-School English’ which warned that AI chatbots, like… Read more AI Chatbots Are Here. Now What?
Thinking Global Through Globle
I was surfing through Reddit and stumbled across a link to game that has captivated my Geography students: Globle. It’s… Read more Thinking Global Through Globle
2022 Wrapped
Recently Spotify sent me a report, entitled 2022 Wrapped, detailing my activities on the audio streaming service for this year.… Read more 2022 Wrapped
The Fertile Crescent – A Google Slides Presentation About Early Human Civilizations
This is my first year teaching about early humanity. I created this presentation/hyperdoc to explore the fertile crescent civilizations following… Read more The Fertile Crescent – A Google Slides Presentation About Early Human Civilizations
Student Smartphone Usage – Are Adults Overreacting Again?
In the 1950s, young people rejected obedience and compliance and began to rebel against their parents. Adolescents adopted a different… Read more Student Smartphone Usage – Are Adults Overreacting Again?
Make Time for Magic
I have never been the kind of teacher who sits still. Throughout my career, I have reflected, constantly seeking ways… Read more Make Time for Magic
Reducing Smartphone Use: Authenticity vs. Authority
My school asked our grade-level team to talk to our students about smartphone usage. No phones in the classroom has… Read more Reducing Smartphone Use: Authenticity vs. Authority
So Over That Rainbow – My New YA Adventure Novel
Beatrice Jackson’s life isn’t all rainbows and unicorns. Well…actually it is: you see, Beatrice has a flying unicorn named Rainbow.… Read more So Over That Rainbow – My New YA Adventure Novel
20 Years of Teaching: Talking ’bout an Evolution
The 2022/2023 academic year will be my 20th as an international teacher. As I look back at my time as… Read more 20 Years of Teaching: Talking ’bout an Evolution
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