This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. (Elmer Davis) Veterans Day is an official United States holiday honoring the men and women who have served in our military forces. Maybe you’re planning to focus on this event for one class period, or maybe you’re going to incorporate […]

“Never, never be afraid to do what’s right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society’s punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way.” This quote epitomizes why I have always admired Martin Luther King, Jr. As a pastor, activist, […]

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. (Elmer Davis) Veterans Day is an official United States holiday honoring the men and women who have served in our military forces. Maybe you’re planning to focus on this event for one class period, or maybe you’re going to incorporate a […]

Welcome to the first edition of The Edtech Smackdown—a collection of digital resources containing a few of my most favorite activities curated from various social media spaces throughout the past week. Check out some super cool edtech gems right here, right now and get ready to use these ideas to support learning and engage students […]

“Never, never be afraid to do what’s right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society’s punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way.” This quote epitomizes why I have always admired Martin Luther King, Jr. As a pastor, activist, […]

What’s new this week in my Diigo bookmarks? Two super cool resources that can be utilized to in your classroom during the new year. Check ’em out below! » Biteable An online video and animation generator that can be used to create presentations, infographics, ads, intros and more! » Spacehopper Test geography knowledge with this Google StreetView […]

What’s new this week in my Diigo bookmarks? Check out some really useful resources that can be utilized to incorporate technology into your classroom! » A Worldly Mind Love Geography? Then check out this comprehensive iOS and Android app for learning facts about 238 countries/territories from around the world! » 5 Dice An iOS math app that […]

In the words of Elmer Davis, “This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” These words could not be more true—which is why my Tech Club/SWAT Team students and I decided to produce a video that honors the Americans who serve(d) in our […]

Veterans Day is an official United States holiday honoring the men and women who have served in our military forces. Whether you choose to focus on this event for one class period, or maybe you’re planning to incorporate a special project in honor of our American heroes—either way, utilize the resources located within the recently updated […]

As the candidates crisscross the country in a quest for votes that will determine who will become the 45th President of the United States, educators also have an awesome opportunity: To teach students about the American political process as well as the roles and responsibilities of U.S. citizens. For many reasons, this election has been unlike any […]