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It’s almost the Sesquicentennial!

December 13th, 2010 · No Comments · blogs, Content - Social Studies

I didn’t realize the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War is next year.  To get you in the right mindset, you might want to follow the Disunion Blog (from the New York Times).  Here you will find maps, images(this one is from the site), and timelines critical to the War Between [...]

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Get those students talking (online)

April 27th, 2010 · No Comments · blogs, Content- Cross Discipline

Want a place to give and grade assignments online?  How about private blogs for your students or a class topic blog where your students can respond?  If you answered yes, visit ClassChatter. While I had seen this site a few years ago, Phyllis Newman suggested I take another look.  The site has been recently updated [...]

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We won a DENny!!!

May 31st, 2009 · 21 Comments · blogs

No, I’m not talking about a quick place for breakfast.  It’s an award presented by the DEN*- and this blog was one of the five winners for individual blog!  And I say “we” because many of my posts are based on projects you and your students have completed in the classroom.  Thank you for sharing [...]

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Does it look like me?

April 17th, 2009 · No Comments · 21st Century Skills, blogs

What’s an avatar?  From an internet view, it’s a graphic representation of the user.  While I have had some troubles creating avatars before, here is a site that makes it as easy as click and save!Doppelme will allow you to select your wardrobe, hairstyle, expression, and background for use in your blog or website.  Does [...]

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