Have you seen the recent update to Padlet? As if Padlet could get any more awesome, they've added the ability to comment on posts! This feature opens so many doors for using this wonderful tool in the classroom! My dual credit students are currently participating in a cultural collaboration activity with students in the United Kingdom (more about this fabulous activity soon!) and we are using ... Read More about Commenting Feature Comes to Padlet
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New Google Forms Features
You have no doubt realized that I am a huge fan of Google Forms. I love the simplicity of creating Google Forms and the fabulous data collection that comes with attaching a Form to a Google Spreadsheet. Google has recently given some great updates to Forms, including the ability to create self-grading quizzes from a Form, and now the ability to upload files! Shut the front door, ... Read More about New Google Forms Features
New EDpuzzle Apps for Students!
It's no secret that I LOVE EDpuzzle. It's a fantastic tool that has become a staple in my flipped classroom. It's fabulous. It's awesome. However, if you don't teach in a 1:1 classroom or have easy access to devices, using EDpuzzle can be a challenge. Good news! EDpuzzle has recently launched apps for iOS and Android devices! Hooray! Now, students can download this free app and easily access ... Read More about New EDpuzzle Apps for Students!
Government Vocabulary Day!
I've been so incredibly fortunate during the past few weeks to attend great professional development workshops and network with some fabulous Social Studies teachers! Don't you love when you get to learn with and from "your people"?! One of my (many) goals for this school year has been to increase my focus on vocabulary, especially in my Government classes. It was so great to hear other teachers ... Read More about Government Vocabulary Day!
How I’m Covering Election Results In My Classroom
Well, friends, it's over! No more mudslinging campaign commercials! Hallelujah! Last month, Alexandra Pannoni from US News and World Report tweeted asking high school teachers to share how they would cover the results of the presidential election. I immediately responded with my initial idea and thought I would share the rest of my post-election plan, as well as what I shared with my students ... Read More about How I’m Covering Election Results In My Classroom