With the increasingly emphasized Common Core standards, teachers both in and outside of the English/Language Arts classroom are looking to incorporate more reading and writing in their curriculum. Wouldn't a book club be a great way to accomplish this task?Recently in my classes, I encountered an issue...I teach four sections of dual credit Social Studies classes in which only about half of the ... Read More about Book Club Discussions with Google Drive
A Quick Thought About Twitter in the Classroom
More and more students are joining Twitter everyday. Teachers are joining Twitter for professional development purposes...that's why I joined Twitter! Isn't time Twitter is used as an educational tool?Sure, teachers have limited, if any, control over what students post on Twitter. With many web 2.0 tools, such is the case. Does that mean we eliminate tools like Kahoot or Padlet from our ... Read More about A Quick Thought About Twitter in the Classroom
Super Civics Lesson in One Minute with 60 Second Civics!
Are you a Social Studies teacher? Do your students sometimes zone out when you discuss the Constitutional Convention? The branches of government? Checks and balances? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then 60 Second Civics is for you!60 Second Civics is a daily podcast by the great folks at the Center for Civic Education. Each brief podcast discusses an aspect of Civics, ranging from ... Read More about Super Civics Lesson in One Minute with 60 Second Civics!
Teaching with Technology Giveaway!
Looking for a concise, go-to handbook for using technology in your classroom? Check out my new eBook, Teaching with Technology: A Brief Guide for Classroom Teachers, currently available in the Kindle store!To say thank you to all of my readers, I will be giving away TWO copies of this book, which is hopefully the first of many!If you're interested, please complete the form below.Thanks for ... Read More about Teaching with Technology Giveaway!
Ready to “Hangout” in Your Classroom?
Google seems to have taken over the world of education...it is absolutely everywhere...and that's great!With the addition of Google+ features to Google Apps for Education accounts (GAFE) came the Google Hangout, which is essentially Google's pumped up answer to Skype.So, what exactly is a Google Hangout?A Google Hangout is a video call, chat, discussion platform crammed into one amazing tool. I ... Read More about Ready to “Hangout” in Your Classroom?