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Putting AI in the Corner: Using AI While Keeping Students at the Center
The post discusses a classroom experiment using a custom AI chatbot, or Gembot, to enhance students’ thesis writing during a lesson on the Texas Revolution. By implementing clear guidelines, the Gembot supported student argument development while ensuring their critical thinking remained central. The experience highlighted the importance of thoughtful AI integration in education. Continue reading
The Lost Levels: A Targeted Approach to DBQ Skill Development
DBQ Guild: The Lost Levels is a targeted AP DBQ refinement system. Students focus on two to three skills based on prior performance. Built in Google Sheets with workflow tracking & revision data, it makes growth visible, intentional, & manageable. Continue reading
Vocab Connect: A Review Game, Made Easier
Vocab Connect is a vocabulary review game built around table talk, explanation, and connection. I’ve used it in my classroom for nearly a decade – and recently made the one change that finally made it easy to setup & share. Continue reading
History Investigations: Voices from the Past
As I have begun to mentor an aspiring educator, I’ve been thinking about my various roles as a teacher. At any given moment I am a mentor, a guide, a sources of knowledge, a hero, a villain, a supporting player, a taskmaster, … Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged education, Franz Ferdinand, History, Lewis and Clark, Mexican War, Social Studies, Teaching, World History, World War I
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Preparing for Exams like a Conspiracy Theorist
My favorite tools to prepare students for midterms is not an app or notecards (although both can absolutely be useful) but rather kitchen twine and Gorilla tape. A few summers ago, I read Making Thinking Visible: How to promote Engagement, … Continue reading
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 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
Michael K. Milton: Musings on History & Education (mostly) 