If you've read my previous posts about Google Classroom, you might find today's post extremely surprising. It's no secret, especially around my building, that I have not been 100% happy with Google Classroom this year. Yes, I know Classroom is in it's infancy, and yes I know bugs and kinks are still being worked out. Today, however Google Classroom saved the day. Here's what ... Read More about Google Classroom Saved the Day!
Online Tools to Help Teachers Teach the Writing Process-Guest Post
Happy Friday! I am so excited for you to read the second guest post presented by Teaching with Technology. Online tutor, Robert Morris, has created a list of great tools to help teachers teach the writing process. Without further adieu... Online Tools that Help Teachers Teach Essay Writing as a Process When you expect your students to complete essays and other types of papers, you have ... Read More about Online Tools to Help Teachers Teach the Writing Process-Guest Post
Padlet Review Activity
It's that time of year, folks. Testing season is upon us. This means the school year is drawing to a close, and summer is in the not-so-distant future! Keep thinking happy thoughts! Standardized testing, and the review that accompanies it, is my least favorite time of the year. I'm sure I'm not alone in this feeling. However, since I began employing the flipped classroom strategy this ... Read More about Padlet Review Activity
Using Humor to Review for Standardized Tests
Attention teachers: If you enjoy administering or reviewing for standardized tests, please digitally raise your hand. Anyone? I didn't think so. No one likes to review for standardized tests, including students. Since we cannot provide our students with a traditional study guide for their standardized tests, we simply say that the entire course has been their study ... Read More about Using Humor to Review for Standardized Tests
Current Events + Common Core = Curriculet!
I have a dilemma. I teach American Government, arguably one of the most important courses in the Social Studies content area for obvious reasons...you know, teaching students about how their government works, how to be a part of it, and of course, what characteristics a good citizen embodies. No big deal, right? :D In the state of Missouri, Government is an end of course tested area, ... Read More about Current Events + Common Core = Curriculet!