National Constitution Center (NCC) hosts programs that I think you would like for your school for remote learning. Since COVID-19 school closures began, the National Constitution Center has been running online classes called Scholar Exchanges. Scholar Exchanges connect students with a constitutional scholar for a virtual interactive class about the Constitution. Part lecture and part lively conversation, sessions are open to the public. I wanted to let ... Read More
How do you set up a safer zoom meeting?
https://youtu.be/WbzgapfqWbk Ten Tips I use when I use video chat: Always use the waiting room feature!!! To only allow students to enter who you know. I also only let them use their names! Set up reoccurring meetings with the same URL to make it easier for you and your studentsUse a password for extra security if you want itPlay with zoom first with a friend. Make sure you know how to chat, kick a kid out, instantly mute, stop the video, and end a meeting fast if ... Read More
How I use Padlet in the classroom?
Padlet is an application to create an online post-it note- bulletin board that you can use to display information and collaborate together for any topic. I am offering a FREE Padlet workshop on Monday, June 22nd EST from 7-8 PM. Padlet is an application to create an online post-it note- bulletin board that you can use to display information and collaborate together for any topic. Join Here Easily create an account and build a display board. Students can add images, ... Read More
AP US Government Instagram Review
I hope you are holding up well during this crazy time. I am making a daily goal to workout every day, do a craft, and outdoor time with my kids. I just created a review Instagram for my AP US Government and Politics classes. If you want to have your students follow, I am going to post daily review questions, information, multiple-choice practice, political cartoons, and so much more. Encourage your kids to follow, comment, and respond. Please feel free to jump in so ... Read More
Free Remote Learning Ideas!
Here is a list of my top 4 tools for teaching remotely. My biggest tip is to find something that works for you and make your life easier with one of these tools! Padlet is an application to create an online post-it note- bulletin board that you can use to display information and collaborate together for any topic. Easily create an account and build a display board. Students can add images, links, videos, columns, and more. You can always add to it late. Settings allow you ... Read More
Get outside the classroom in Sociology
I love teaching my sociology class because it is such a fun and interactive class to be apart of! I have a very supportive school district that allows me to be creative and inventive in the classroom. My class gets to participate in a bunch of interactive projects and trips. Here are some of my favorite field trips and activities. I am offering a FREE Sociology Training Monday, July 20th, 7-8 PM EST. I will go through how I structure my course, organize my classroom, and ... Read More
