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Technology, Social Studies, and the Common Core: Part II
This summer I have been working with Todd Whitten on how we can integrate the Common Core Standards for History/Social Studies into the classroom for this upcoming year. Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing what we have … Continue reading
Posted in Common Core, History
Tagged 21st Century Skills, Common Core, education, History, Social Studies, Technology
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Lessons from Superhero Movies: Teachers’ Edition
As the recent surge of superhero films is showing no signs of stopping, I felt that now was probably a good time to share lessons that I have gleaned from the current batch of superhero movies and apply them to … Continue reading
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to a 1:1 Classroom* (Lessons Learned from Year 1)
As I was watching The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy on the way to New York City on Sunday, I came across this piece of dialogue: Mr. Prosser: This bypass has got to be built and it’s going to be … Continue reading
Posted in Reflection
Tagged 1:1, 21st Century Skills, education, iPad, Reflection, Teaching, Technology
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My Season Finale: The Ending of the School Year as a TV Show
If the closing of my first year school year was a season finale what would it be like? This thought popped in my head during my morning run as I was anticipating receiving my contract for the upcoming year. Here … Continue reading
How I Found a Job: Episode 4 ~ Tales from the Road
While applying for a teaching job a few years ago, I posted a few notes on Facebook about the experience. I wrote them in an attempt to keep my sanity and sense of humor while facing a series of setbacks. … Continue reading
Posted in How I Found a Job, Reflection
Tagged education, Human Resources, Humor, Job Hunt
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How I Found a Job: Epsode 3 ~ Advice from Mom
While applying for a teaching job a few years ago, I posted a few notes on Facebook about the experience. I wrote them in an attempt to keep my sanity and sense of humor while facing a series of setbacks. … Continue reading
How I Found a Job: Episode 2 “A Highly Qualified Applicant”
While applying for a teaching job a few years ago, I posted a few notes on Facebook about the experience. I wrote them in an attempt to keep my sanity and sense of humor while facing a series of setbacks. … Continue reading
#MaycombProbs: Building Community Through Twitter
Last Friday morning, my department head Ben Lally sent out the following tweet (Note: I could not find the original so here is my retweet). RT @MisterLally: When you want to leave gum & toys for the neighborhood kids, but … Continue reading
Posted in English, Reflection
Tagged education, Humor, Storify, To Kill a Mockingbird, Twitter
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How I Found a Job: Episode 1 ~ Unhumble Beginnings
While applying for a teaching job a few years ago, I posted a few notes on Facebook about the experience. I wrote them in an attempt to keep my sanity and sense of humor while facing a series of setbacks. … Continue reading
Call to Action! Social Media in the Classroom
Friends, Romans, PLN, lend me your ears/eyes! On Saturday, Andy Marcinek and I led a discussion on the use of Social Media in the Classroom at EdCamp Boston. Andy masterfully worked the room giving reasons and examples as to why … Continue reading
Michael K. Milton: Musings on History & Education (mostly) 