In addition to being a HUGE educational technology nerd, I am also quite a government geek...which works out well for me, since I teach American Government classes - ha! I typically struggle, however, to make learning about the President's Cabinet engaging, exciting, or at least not dull. Let's face it. Learning about what each part of the Executive Branch is most likely not of utmost interest ... Read More about American Government Activity: The President’s Cabinet
How I Set Up My Blog – Part 1
I've been blogging for a little more than two years, and by no means do I consider myself to be an expert in the field! However, I've recently been asked to talk about the tools and resources I use to set up my blog. Without further adieu, here's how I set up my blog...part 1! Blogging Platform: WordPress.org When I created my blog initially, I used Blogger has my blogging platform simply ... Read More about How I Set Up My Blog – Part 1
I Wish I Would Have Known This Before I Flipped My Classroom : 4 Flipped Classroom Tips from a Second Year “Flipper”
I first learned about the flipped classroom model at METC probably 4 years ago, and immediately went to work researching ... ok honestly Pinteresting like a madwoman ... trying to learn about this instructional strategy. I was really looking for honest feedback on the flipped model from a teacher who had actually implemented the strategy. I wanted first hand knowledge ... honest information and ... Read More about I Wish I Would Have Known This Before I Flipped My Classroom : 4 Flipped Classroom Tips from a Second Year “Flipper”
Google Docs Keyboard Shortcuts
We've been a GAFE school for many years, and have been 1:1 with Chromebooks for two school years. My students and I STILL have problems remembering specific shortcuts and how to find specific tools in Google Docs, because many features are in different locations in Google and Microsoft products. To help everyone with this issue, I've created mini posters to display around my classroom that ... Read More about Google Docs Keyboard Shortcuts
How to Use Quizalize to Review with Your Students
Thank goodness for Twitter! I love stumbling upon new tools...especially game sites! I recently found Quizalize during a late night #edtech search, and I'm so glad I did! Like many formative, game-based websites, Quizalize allows teachers to create review games and activities for their students for FREE! Unlike Kahoot or Quizizz, Quizalize offers a marketplace for teachers to not only ... Read More about How to Use Quizalize to Review with Your Students