Welcome to part two of A Day in My Flipped Classroom! Today, I'll be sharing how a typical day looks in Petty Wap's classroom. THE VIDEOS... In a typical unit, which normally lasts anywhere from two weeks to a month and a half depending on the content, my students have between 3 and 7 instructional videos that they actively view. The videos are 3-7 minutes in length, and most of them are about ... Read More about A Day in My Flipped Classroom Part Two: What does my flip look like?
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A Day in My Flipped Classroom Part 1: Why I modified my flip
The flipped classroom strategy is gaining tons of well-deserved attention in the education community. The advent of educational technology and it's availability in classrooms around the world creates an awesome environment for flipping traditional instruction. However, what happens if all students don't have reliable internet access at home? They may have a device, (school-issued or personal) ... Read More about A Day in My Flipped Classroom Part 1: Why I modified my flip
Digital BreakoutEDU – Free Congress!
While I was at a Social Studies conference last month, I experienced my first BreakoutEDU ... to say it was fun would be the understatement of the millennium! I felt like Benjamin Gates in National Treasure, trying to figure out the clues the founding fathers left on the Declaration of Independence. It. Was. AWESOME! We completed the BreakoutEDU just before breaking for lunch, and as soon as I ... Read More about Digital BreakoutEDU – Free Congress!
Connect Parents, Students, and Teachers with LivingTree!
Are you looking for a way to engage parents and students in classroom events and activities? Look no further than LivingTree! LivingTree is a FREE, that's right, a FREEÂ platform that encourages parental involvement and communication through a user-friendly platform. Teachers, students, and parents will love using this private social network to communicate with each other and be more connected ... Read More about Connect Parents, Students, and Teachers with LivingTree!
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Whoa! It's been quite some time since my last post! The end of the semester crazy time has commenced. Christmas presents are all ordered and I've received the shipping confirmations ... which is always a weight lifted from my shoulders! As I was finishing up my shopping last week - nearly all of which I do online - I was on a website and an ad started blaring. I quickly turned off the volume ... Read More about Right-Click Options for Chrome Tabs