Well, friends, my first digital BreakoutEDU is in the books! We freed Congress! In case you missed my initial post, here's my background story: After new members have taken office, the Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, and Vice President Mike Pence (the president of the Senate) are attempting to call their respective houses into session ... When no one shows up, Speaker Ryan and Vice President ... Read More about BreakoutEDU Reflections – We Freed Congress!
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A Day in My Flipped Classroom Part Two: What does my flip look like?
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?
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!
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
Creating a Government – Gamified Project
One of the first topics we discuss in my American Government classes is "what is government and why do we need it?" Answers range from "government protects us" to "government takes away our freedoms!" to "government is stupid!" In order to have a better understanding of the role of government and the responsibilities that rest upon its shoulders, I assign one of my favorite activities: Create Your ... Read More about Creating a Government – Gamified Project
