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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Global Collaboration -> Global Empathy
Last semester, my students and I were so fortunate to participate in a fantastic global collaboration with a group of students in the United Kingdom. The availability of educational technology tools and device is shrinking the world like never before and making activities like this one possible! When I mentioned the possibility of working with a group of students in another country, they were ... Read More about Global Collaboration -> Global Empathy
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!
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
Using Recap for Student Review and Reflection
Good morning! I feel like I've been flying through content with my Government students and, while I'm using frequent formative assessment through Kahoot and Quizizz, I feel like we need another review before I scoot ahead to new material. I stumbled upon Recap this summer, and this seemed like a perfect time to give it a whirl! Recap is a FREE website that allows teachers to ... -->> ... Read More about Using Recap for Student Review and Reflection
