World History
- Effective Classroom Methodology
As I begin a new school year - my 25th, (my student have their first day on Tuesday) I always like to reflect on what setup (beyond the physical part) is best for my students. So Hip (Keith Hughes) has a great list of what is most important...
- Classroom Management For Dummies
I just saw this on FreeTech4Teachers from Keith Hughes' growing library of mostly content videos. I wish I had had it my first couple of years of teaching when I played the "who wants to go to the office game!" Now I can proudly...
- Mistakes That Changed History
My post yesterday was inspired by the video above and which talks about mistakes that changed history. I particularly liked the one on Gavrilo Princip as I had incorrectly thought he had failed in the AM to kill Franz Ferdinand when, in fact, it...
- What Makes A Great Teacher?
After years of being an AP coordinator and department chair I still know if someone will generally make a great teacher in the first few minutes I meet them. But explaining it is a bit harder. Having said that I know while a number of teachers...
- Knowmia For Video Search
Keith Hughes who has a tremendous Youtube channel for US and government (and 17 videos for WH) just told me about Knowmia. Keith's Knowmia page is here. There is a search engine and you can set up your own page (for free) where you can...
World History
How to Flip from Keith Hughes
Last week I asked Keith Hughes if he would consider coming up with a video of how to flip from the definitions to how to to create his own videos. What he came up with in just three days is great. Thanks Keith and I might add this is why you should have a PLN so you can work with teachers from other schools to improve your classroom.
- Effective Classroom Methodology
As I begin a new school year - my 25th, (my student have their first day on Tuesday) I always like to reflect on what setup (beyond the physical part) is best for my students. So Hip (Keith Hughes) has a great list of what is most important...
- Classroom Management For Dummies
I just saw this on FreeTech4Teachers from Keith Hughes' growing library of mostly content videos. I wish I had had it my first couple of years of teaching when I played the "who wants to go to the office game!" Now I can proudly...
- Mistakes That Changed History
My post yesterday was inspired by the video above and which talks about mistakes that changed history. I particularly liked the one on Gavrilo Princip as I had incorrectly thought he had failed in the AM to kill Franz Ferdinand when, in fact, it...
- What Makes A Great Teacher?
After years of being an AP coordinator and department chair I still know if someone will generally make a great teacher in the first few minutes I meet them. But explaining it is a bit harder. Having said that I know while a number of teachers...
- Knowmia For Video Search
Keith Hughes who has a tremendous Youtube channel for US and government (and 17 videos for WH) just told me about Knowmia. Keith's Knowmia page is here. There is a search engine and you can set up your own page (for free) where you can...