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
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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
“Start Here” Guide to Educational Technology
Educational technology can provide a wonderful, fantastic, fabulous (and tons of other adjectives) opportunity for teachers and students. However, all too often teachers are tossed a Chromebook or an iPad and told "use this" with little to no training. I know the world of educational technology can be overwhelming. Sometimes, the sheer amount of tools and trends available to teachers has an ... Read More about “Start Here” Guide to Educational Technology
Getting Started with EDpuzzle – A Quick Guide
With so many schools embracing educational technology and 1:1 initiatives, it's no surprise that many teachers are embracing the power of interactive video lessons in their classroom! Hooray! Interactive video lessons created with EDpuzzle can be incredibly beneficial to both students and teachers. Teachers are incredibly busy people, so I'm sharing a quick guide with a video tutorial to ... Read More about Getting Started with EDpuzzle – A Quick Guide
Padlet Backpack – Great Premium Tool for Schools!
Hello! I hope your "summer off" is "off" to a great start! Hopefully, you've noticed my love for Padlet. It's pretty great :) I've recently started my free trial of Padlet Backpack - Padlet's premium tool for schools. Check it out! I've written before about the endless possibilities of Padlet in the classroom. The collaboration space created by Padlet is simply fantastic and is a HUGE benefit ... Read More about Padlet Backpack – Great Premium Tool for Schools!
