A recent update made by Google to Docs, Slides and Sheets is causing quite a stir in the EdTech community! If you or your students were fans of the "Research" function, you may have noticed this morning that it has been replaced by "Explore." Don't be alarmed! Here' a quick rundown of how to use the new feature, what I like about it, and what I'm adding to the feedback option to be changed! To ... Read More about Using the New “Explore” feature in GAfE Programs
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How I Set Up My Blog : Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of my "How I Set Up My Blog" series. Today, I'm sharing the tools, themes, and sites that I use to jazz up my blog. Enjoy! Framework: Genesis The Genesis framework is a purchase I finally made in January. When I first started blogging, I didn't really know what I was doing (not saying that I have a firm grasp on that now - ha!), nor did I know how much time I was going to ... Read More about How I Set Up My Blog : Part 2
Gamification in American Government
Towards the end of last school year, my students and I were all suffering from end-of-the-year-itis. We had 10 snow days (nothing like 20 from the year before!) and we knew we would be making up those days AFTER Memorial Day. We fell into the "4th Quarter Funk." Motivation on both "sides of the desk" was at an all time low. I had to try something to encourage at least a little drive and ... Read More about Gamification in American Government
Social Studies Flipped Videos and Activities
Looking for examples of flipped Social Studies videos? You've come to the right page! As I continue to create flipped videos for my classes this year, I will add the YouTube video links to this page. Please feel free to use them in your classes, or as an example to help you make your own flipped videos! More will be added! Unit One: Foundations and Formations of Government Video ... Read More about Social Studies Flipped Videos and Activities
Summer Professional Development
Have you heard any of the following?"Teachers only work part of the year.""You teachers get the whole summer off.""The rest of the world has to work in June and July."I've heard this since I became a teacher. I heard this as a child because my mom is a teacher. It never seemed to me. though, that Mom took any time off in the summer. She's always in her classroom or researching new ways to reach ... Read More about Summer Professional Development
