As the 20th century drew to a close, educators and policymakers sought out strategies to prepare students for success in… Read more Beyond Critical Thinking: Collaborative Thinking
Tag: technology
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
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?
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
Teaching In Sync
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
Virtual Learning – Our Finest Hour
It’s been a while since my last blog post. Since March 4th, my world has changed a smidge. Kidding –… Read more Virtual Learning – Our Finest Hour
Parenting & Teaching: Being Smart With Your Smartphone
The ups, downs, twists and turns in my life have provided me with a unique perspective on technology and my… Read more Parenting & Teaching: Being Smart With Your Smartphone
Aging documents project – take it to the next level with Aurasma (HP Reveal)
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 (HP Reveal)
Using Memes to Check Understanding
I was doing a lesson on medieval Japan and I wanted to check student understanding on a particular idea. We… Read more Using Memes to Check Understanding
The First Days – Setting Up Google Folders
The First Days is a series of blog posts aimed at new teachers, or teachers just looking for ideas or… Read more The First Days – Setting Up Google Folders
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