One of the questions I originally had about flipping my classroom was, "what do I put in the videos?"At first, I thought I would just record one of my lectures and put it online. Then I realized, my lectures are geared to (hopefully) fill a 50 minute class period. How many high school students will go home, access YouTube, and watch their teacher's 50 minute rant about checks and balances? Not ... Read More about Components of a Flipped Video
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Teaching with Technology Giveaway!
I am so excited to be hosting a giveaway on Teaching with Technology! As you know, I am extremely excited about the concept of flipping the classroom, and loved "Flip Your Classroom" by flipped classroom gurus, Aaron Sams and Jon Bergmann.So...I'm proud to announce that I will be giving away one copy of the amazing "Flip Your Classroom!"If you're interested in signing up for this giveaway, please ... Read More about Teaching with Technology Giveaway!
EdTech Communities
Looking for a place to discuss ideas, questions, and concerns about educational technology? Online communities are great places to learn tips, tricks, and new ideas about the ever changing world of educational technology! I've listed a few of my favorite online communities below...Google+There are TONS of communities on Google+ dealing with educational technology. If you're looking for information ... Read More about EdTech Communities
Flipping!
I am so excited about flipping my classroom!I have been lucky enough to attend some pretty amazing workshops this year dealing with flipping. I have been sifting through all of the resources and trying to come up with a game plan for my flip. Here's what I have so far...What to flip?I currently teach many sections of American Government, which is a state tested area...eek! From my research and ... Read More about Flipping!
Pocket: A Great Tool for Teachers and Students!
I've blogged about how much I love Pocket before, but haven't given much thought to its many classroom uses. And there are MANY!First of all, if you're not familiar with Pocket, here's a quick rundown of the basics of this great app:It is FREE!It's available on iOS and Android devicesThe Chrome app is AWESOME and runs offline!Easily add articles, videos, and almost anything you can think of to ... Read More about Pocket: A Great Tool for Teachers and Students!
